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Communicating our ideas with one another, making our voices heard, sharing and learning from one another, making a difference in the world…these are but a few goals educators hold dear in raising our future generations. We beneﬁt from the assistance of many outside organizations. One in

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tries is indeed one of history’s miracles.” Speaking about Germany’s Jewish community, Lammert said, “We are especially grateful, too, that after the traumatic experiences of National Socialist dictatorship and the Holocaust, Jewish life has once again resumed in Germany.” He announced that the Inter-parliamentary Coalition for Combating Anti-Semitism would be holding a conference in Berlin next year. “We recognize that nowhere in the world has anti-Semitism [that] had more devastating consequences than in Germany,” Lammert said.

Israeli Embassy Teams With Filipino Foundation to Launch Tech Start-Up Contest (JNS.org) The Israeli Embassy in the Philippines has teamed up with the Filipino foundation IdeaSpace to organize a contest that will select one local start-up company to attend the DLD Tel Aviv Digital Conference in Israel later this year. In its second year, the DLD Tel Aviv Dig-

ital Conference has already achieved international recognition as one of the largest hi-tech gatherings in the world. The conference brings together venture capital funds, investors, inventors and other leaders of the tech industry to showcase startups. This year’s conference is scheduled for Sept. 6–12. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Efﬁe Ben Matityau told the Manila Times that Israel has long had a “special relationship” with the Asian country, which took in Jewish refugees in the 1930s and voted for the Jewish state’s establishment in the United Nations in 1948, and that the sponsorship of a Filipino start-up is one way to say “thank you” to the Filipino people. Matityau added that he “hopes that the company, which will be given the opportunity to attend the conference, will bring home lessons from Israel and truly become a valuable asset in the Philippines in the future.” IdeaSpace is a Philippines-based nonproﬁt foundation that seeks to help tech-

nology entrepreneurs developing their ideas and innovations into successful businesses. “This is a great opportunity for Philippine startups to once again shine in the global stage,” said Earl Valencia, president and co-founder of IdeaSpace. “Tel Aviv is a city that’s brimming with innovation, and the Philippine start-ups’ representative to this conference stands to gain a lot of insights, possibly investments, as the world of start-ups converges during this weeklong event.”

Hebrew U., Boston Hospital Create Algorithm That Scans Genes for Diseases (JNS.org) The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has collaborated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to create an algorithm that could scan as many as millions of genetic sequences from a variety of organisms for links that potentially indicate diseases.

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This process could allow doctors, researchers and patients to analyze a gene’s evolutionary proﬁle and would “change the face of biomedical research by creating the ability to identify unique disease-related genes and predict their biological functions,” said the Israeli-American research team, headed by Dr. Yuval Tabach, a molecular biologist and researcher from Hebrew University’s Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada, the Jerusalem Post reported. Additionally, the development “opens the door to drug repositioning, which holds the promise of new treatments for genetic diseases or cancer,” the researchers said.

Palestinians Suspected of Beating Israeli Jewish Farmer to Death (JNS.org) David Ben-Kafra, a 70-year-old Jewish farmer from Rehovot, was beaten to death on in an orchard near Moshav Pedaya in central Israel. Several Palestinians are suspected of committing the murder. Ben-Kafra, who was found alive but critically wounded, was hospitalized at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. The police were not ruling out nationalistic motivations for the attack, although other avenues are also being investigated. Ben-Kafra’s son, Daniel Bar, is a spokesman for the Israeli Ministry of Religious Services and is also the interim spokesman for the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Bar told reporters that “we are waiting for information from the police and are certain it will do its job faithfully.”

According to initial police information, the attackers are Palestinians illegally residing in Israel. Police units conducted a search of the area, although no arrests were made.

Terror Alert Issued for Israeli Sites in India (ynetnews.com) India’s intelligence agencies published a terror warning over fear of a possible attack on Israeli tourists of the Israeli embassy in New Delhi. Local news reports said that security would be increased at the Israeli embassy as well as other Israeli and Jewish sites in light of the alert. It was claimed in India [that the alert is connected to recent reports in the country that India is deepening diplomatic relations with Israel and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to visit Israel sometime in the next year. Senior state sources in Israel said that according to current knowledge, there is no concrete threat on any speciﬁc targets. Instead, they said that the alert is periodical and happens every so often. A similar warning was announced several months ago when an explosion tore through an Israeli diplomat’s car in February of 2012 in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, wounding the wife of a Defense Ministry representative. Four years previous, Mumbai suffered a massive terror attack during which a Chabad house was also targeted.

Torah Scroll to Be Sent to the Moon (JNS.org) French-Israeli entrepreneur Haim Aouizerate is calling on the Jewish people to help fund a project that aims to send a Torah scroll to the moon.

Aouizerate has been in contact with the European Space Agency (ESA), which has agreed to take on the project, working closely with the Zomet Institute, an Israeli nonproﬁt public research institute that is well-versed in the synthesis of Torah law and modern life. A crowdfunding initiative has also taken off. Outside of Aouizerate’s private funding, the project is being paid for through the purchase of letters or phrases in the Moon-bound Torah scroll. So far, around 200 out of 60,000 letters in the Torah have been purchased. Torah on the Moon is projected to cost upwards of $6 million to complete. The launch will hopefully take place sometime between the summers of 2016 and 2018. “People used to buy trees in Israel and the joke was that people would come to Israel and look at every tree to ﬁnd the one with their name on it. But it was inspiring. This is a little similar,” Marans says. “If you buy a letter, you could look up at the Moon and feel a connection with that Torah and with creation.”

Bolton Says Israel Must Strike Iran (JNS.org) John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has expressed his concerns with the Iranian nuclear deal. “My focus is on the threat of a nuclear Iran and how close it is to creating deliverable nuclear weapons,” Bolton said in an interview with JNS.org. “That, and how serious the threat of a nuclear Iran is to Israel and the United States. Any facility that we believe is associated with the nuclear program must be subject to inspection.” In advance of the June 30 deadline for Iran and the P5+1 nations to reach a nuclear

deal, “no notice” inspections of nuclear sites, as well as any inspections of military sites, have been refused by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Bolton said that signing an agreement with Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, is “contrary to United States’s policy that we do not negotiate with terrorists.” Bolton predicts that Iran will have scores of nuclear weapons within 20 months defense.”

Israel Approves Extending Fence Along Jordanian Border (ynetnews.com) Israel’s security cabinet has approved extending the fortiﬁed fence along its Egyptian border into a section of the frontier with neighboring Jordan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday. Israel worries that African immigrants and armed jihadi inﬁltrators might try to reach Israel via Jordan after the Egyptian Sinai border was fenced off with a 5-meter (16-foot)-high razor-wire barrier in 2013. That fence runs from the Palestinian Gaza Strip to the southern Red Sea resort of Eilat. Netanyahu said the fence would help protect an Israeli airport due to open next year at Timna, 19 km (12 miles) from Eilat, and which has been billed as a wartime alternative should Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion airport come under rocket attack. “It is part of our national security,” Netanyahu said. The fence, he said, would go up in Israeli territory, “without in any way harming the sovereignty or national interests of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan.”

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The country has already built high-tech fences in the north on the Lebanon border and along the Golan Heights boundary with Syria. Much of the West Bank is also divided by a network of fences, barriers and walls, while the Gaza Strip is closed off behind high fences and walls. A fence along the Jordan frontier would leave Israel surrounded by a steel and concrete ring.

New Website Documents Rising Anti-Semitism on College Campuses (ynetnews.com) A new webpage, started by the nonprofit campus watchdog AMCHA, features more than 100 testimonies of anti-Semitism from students across the United States over the past year and a half. The information is gathered from public reports and students at 47 American colleges and universities across 20 states. In their reports, many students said they felt intimidated and frightened by anti-Semitism. Others said they wanted to keep their Jewish identities a secret to prevent being targeted by their classmates. At Florida State University, a Palestinian student accused a Jewish student of being a Nazi and a racist. “I think for the first time in my adult life, I truly understand what it means to stare racism straight in the face,” the FSU victim explained. Many students specifically mentioned the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) as being responsible for the unsafe conditions on campuses for Jews today. “From their harassment of students participating in the spring break trip, to the Nazi incident and anti-Zionist rhetoric that verges

on blood libel, SJP has done everything in its power to make Vassar an unsafe space for Jews,” said a student from Vassar college. These attacks on Judaism not only create emotional distress, but also can have “devastating effects” on students academically. One student complained of being “so riddled with anxiety I couldn’t sleep.”

P5+1 Nuclear Weapon Plan After more than a decade of intermittent negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, the P5+1 nations, the United States, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Russia and China are nearing a June 30 deadline to reach a ﬁnal deal with Iran. The United States has had little diplomatic contact with Iran, but under new P5+1 negotiations, proposals were made to encourage Iran to halt uranium enrichment, a plan that was initially rejected by Iran. According to the Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015, Obama must submit the deal to Congress by July 9, and lawmakers would then have 30 days to review the pact. If negotiations go beyond July 9, Congress would have 60 days to review the deal—more time to potentially nix the agreement. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected several key components that he had agreed to under a framework reached in April. Many observers fear that negotiators might agree to a weak deal with Iran or no deal at all.

Israeli Border Policewoman Seriously Wounded in Latest Palestinian Attack (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org and Tazpit) An Israeli border policewoman was

seriously wounded when she was stabbed by a Palestinian woman at Rachel’s Crossing, the main transit point between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Israeli Emergency Medical Services were called in to transport the injured 20-year-old MP to Hadassah hospital, with a stab wound to her upper body. Police ﬁghters and private security guards at the scene managed to apprehend the assailant, Misoun Mussa, a 20-year-old Palestinian female with no prior arrests. She was arrested at the scene and brought in for questioning. Three knives were found in her possession. The stabbing victim is currently in a difﬁcult but stable condition at the trauma ward of Hadassah hospital in Jerusalem.

er victims, including minors and children, suffered various degrees of injury and bodily harm. After deliberations, the court sentenced Al-Halaweh to a 12-month active prison term and an additional 12-month suspended sentence for the next 3 years. Additionally the court ruled that Al-Halaweh must ﬁnancially compensate each of his victims.

Senator Cory Booker Endorses Hillary Clinton (nj.com and nbcnews) On Monday, as Hillary Clinton, the front-runner for the 2016 Democratic nomination, held a fundraiser in New Jersey, Cory Booker endorsed her. Booker, who endorsed then-Clinton rival Barack Obama in 2008, told supporters that he is backing Clinton just one day before his home state governor, New Jersey’s Chris Christie, was expected to join the race for the GOP nomination. “Hillary has fought for her entire career to expand opportunities for all Americans, and these last few months have been amazing to behold. We’ve seen Hillary exhibit outstanding leadership not only on apprenticeships and youth unemployment, but also criminal justice reform — all issues you and I care deeply about,” Booker wrote in an email letter to supporters on the day before Gov. Chris Christie formally entered the race for president on the Republican side. “That’s why I’m so proud and honored to endorse Hillary Clinton in her campaign for president, and I want to do everything I can to help her,” Booker wrote. “I assured Hillary that you would be as excited as I am to support her campaign. Show her that I was right by contributing now.”

Israeli-Arab Convicted of Hate Crime Against Jewish Worshippers (Tazpit) The Jerusalem District Court convicted on Monday morning, Ahmed Abu AlHalaweh (21), a Jerusalem resident and Israeli citizen, on various charges of assault against Jewish worshippers. The attack occurred while the victims were on their way to Shavuot holiday prayer at the Western Wall, which happened on May 2013. The court ruled guilty on charges of assault and battery, aggravated assault, intention of causing bodily harm, and found the crimes to have been committed with clear racial and prejudicial motives. According to the event’s description, found in the minutes of the court proceeding, Al-Halaweh was participating in a Palestinian demonstration moments prior to the event. One of the victims of the attack was hospitalized for an exceedingly long period. Oth-

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Neo-Nazism and Freedom of Speech in England British police made the correct decision to move an offensive neo-Nazi demonstration scheduled for this Shabbos afternoon out of a heavily populated Jewish neighborhood. We applaud that action. It will move the demonstration away from offending the Jewish residents of Golders Green, so that the community may observe Shabbos in peace. The organizer of the much-publicized anti-Semitic march was promising “Jewish book burning and Jewish ﬂag destruction.” Earlier this year, the same group marched against what they called the “Jewiﬁcation of Great Britain” in Stamford Hill, a neighborhood where many Hareidi families live.

Certainly we agree with many of the area’s Jews that any anti-Semitic demonstration should never be permitted. The Community Security Trust (CST), with the help of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, negotiated the location switch with area police. The CST said it understood the importance of “freedom of speech and assembly” as essential human rights while condemning the anti-Semitic rally. Even David Cameron, the British Prime Minister, while recognizing the right to free expression, condemned any anti-Semitic rallies or messages. At a time, though, when we see the cancerous growth of anti-Semitism in nations such as England and France, we encour-

age the British government and its local municipalities to show a strong presence wherever and whenever hate groups of any type seek to diminish the civil rights and standing of all religious, ethnic or cultural minorities. Yes, there will be extra police in the Golders Green neighborhood this Shabbos even with the rally moved elsewhere. We are certainly glad of that. But we also warn that the triggering of anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli sentiment in Europe must be continually monitored and dealt with justly. No Jewish family should ever feel in danger to walk to shul on a Shabbos or live their life safely in England or anywhere else.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: Congratulations to all who contributed to the historic breakthrough in support of New Jersey’s “Secure Schools for All Children Act” (A4288). Although this bill is limited to provide up to $25 per child for security improvements at nonpublic schools, it clearly demonstrates that community efforts can overcome all obstacles. These very same efforts can be increased and magnified in support of school vouchers for every child in New Jersey, and restore “the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The NJ Parental Rights and Property Tax Reduction Act (A1785) will also reduce property taxes based on the enormous savings to be accrued by children transferring from deficient and overpriced public schools to low-cost nonpublic schools. Every New Jerseyan can contribute to this urgently needed transformation of our educational and legal system by respectfully and persistently prevailing on the 112 New Jersey legislators (call 800-792-8630) who have yet to uphold their oath of office by supporting this critical legislation.

and ongoing dedication to the Jewish people, Jewish values, and to the well-being of the State of Israel. The recent biased editorial in the New York Times reviewing the UN report is not the only evidence for the NYT’s anti-Israel bias. The Times’s anti-Israel bias has been noted and conﬁrmed in numbers time and again, and has been openly criticized for that by the Netanyahu administration. In light of these facts it would seem sound for you to stop taking full-page ads in the NYT whose cost can be upwards of $100,000, which ultimately help fund this anti-Israel activity. It does not make any sense for you, and major pro-Israel organizations, to be taking pro-Israel ads in the NYT, thereby supporting an anti-Israel publication. The beauty of a free-market democracy is that when we ﬁnd ideas or products objectionable we are able to go elsewhere and support those whom we like. I look forward to seeing this change from you and other major pro-Israel organizations.

Israel Teitelbaum Rabbi Elchanan Poupko Alliance for Free Choice in Education Fellow, the Institute for Advanced Research 226 Sussex Ave. in Jewish Law, Yeshiva University Morristown, NJ 07960 973-820-6121 To the Editor:

An Open Letter to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach and ProIsrael Organizations Dear Rabbi Boteach, Thank you so much for your repeated

As an act of protest I have not paid my dues to the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), and have now allowed my membership to lapse. I have chosen to leave the RCA foremost because of its attitude towards Yeshivat Chovevei Torah

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Sander Bak A"H wishes to thank the Teaneck/ Bergenfield communities for their outpouring of love and admiration for Sander. Your words and kindness and the meals provided were truly appreciated during this difficult time. May Hakodosh Boruch bless the beautiful community of Teaneck/Bergenfield with only smachot.

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(YCT), the rabbinical school I founded years ago. YCT rabbis are powerfully impacting Orthodoxy and the larger Jewish world in synagogues, Hillels, day schools, chaplaincies and national organizations. If YCT rabbis – with YCT semikha only – cannot join the RCA, neither can I be part of this rabbinical group. Thankfully, there is an alternative to the RCA, the International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF) which Rabbi Marc Angel and I co-founded years ago. I will be devoting full attention to this extraordinary rabbinic organization. If one is seeking out the positions of an Orthodoxy which is modern and open, I suggest turning to the IRF.

Rabbi Avi Weiss

To the Editor: Yesterday Rabbi Weiss officially declared his exit from the Rabbinical Council of America. Upon hearing of Rabbi Weiss’s announcement, I asked the leadership of the RCA to publicly address his concerns. They have refused. By the end of this week, I plan to officially resign from the Rabbinical Council of America, having served in the past on the Executive Committee and having been a member for nearly 20 years. I had been contemplating leaving the RCA for over a year. The RCA’s refusal to admit YCT musmakhim, with close to 100 rabbis serving in the field, almost all of whom are engaged in avodat hakodesh, is reason enough for my decision, but it is only a symptom of a much larger problem. Despite efforts by some members and leaders of the RCA, in recent years the organization has focused on finding ways to exclude rather than include. Moreover, members who should have been censured for rejectionist behavior and abuse of rabbinic power are tolerated for too long until a scandal finally breaks. The RCA was once a groundbreaking organization devoted to bringing in contemporary Orthodox rabbis whom other, older organizations, specifically Agudas Harabanim, rejected because RCA rabbis were too modern and open to the world. It now appears to be an organization devoted primarily to patrolling its borders. I urge the Rabbinical Council of America to return to its roots and be true to the values that once guided it.

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CORRECTION In last week’s article about JEC’s annual dinner, Andrew Schultz’s name is incorrectly spelled in the eighth paragraph. Secondly, the livestream link was incorrect. Those interested can view the video here: https://vimeo.com/131155169. The Jewish Link deeply regrets the errors.

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The Confederate Flag: Historical or Diabolical? By Oren Oppenheim Is the Confederate flag a purely historical symbol? Or does it represent something far more sinister? Ever since the horrific shootings at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church that occurred in mid-June, the entire country has been grappling with that question. There’s not much I can say about the shooting itself that hasn’t been said already. It was an act of terrorism, plain and simple, and my heart and prayers go out to the victims’ families and anyone else affected by the tragedy. But I’d like to give my own perspective on the flag controversy. There’s no denying that the killer in the murders, Dylann Storm Roof, used the Confederate flag as a symbol in his life. The pictures that the authorities uncovered from his social media accounts make that pretty clear. But was it a clear element in motivating him into his terrorism? That may never be known; it’s impossible to get inside his head and to know for sure. The question then becomes: what is the place of the Confederate flag in our society now? I mean, I just took an American history course; secession, the Civil War and Reconstruction are all major (and painful) elements. The Confederate States of America, and by extension, the Confederate flag, hold a crucial place in the history of the United States. We can’t deny that they existed. Those who argue that the flag has historical value, thus, have a point. But celebrating the flag? Keeping it on top of a few southern statehouses? Is that really all necessary? I think I can illustrate the issue with an anecdote I remember from my childhood. It’s not something that directly occurred to me, but the whole flag controversy brought it back to my mind.

Back when I was younger, I was absolutely obsessed with the video game series Pokemon and its corresponding hyperactive TV show. I probably spent more time looking up information on the video games online than actually playing them (… and nowadays my Xbox is gathering dust so nothing really has changed). One thing I remember reading about online was an odd controversy that occurred with a Japanese Pokemon card. During the original run of the cards, there was a card with a bat Pokemon that had a Japanese omote manji symbol to the side of the card. The thing about the omote manji symbol? It looks just like a Nazi swastika, only inverted. The creators of this card almost certainly had no neo-Nazi intentions. The omote manji—that is, the swastika, before it had any other connotation—is a representation of good luck and even of a Buddhist temple. For hundreds of years, in various cultures, it had various positive meanings. But the sym-

bol had been corrupted. It now represents horriﬁc suffering, bottomless evil, the Holocaust, the terror of the Nazi party… And understandably, many were upset to see this symbol on a card meant for a kids’ game. The card created a huge controversy; many Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, spoke up to Pokemon’s parent company Nintendo. Nintendo agreed to stop circulating the card, according to CBS News, saying, “What is appropriate for one culture may not be for another.” A Pokemon wiki shows that the design was later revised to have a different symbol that doesn’t look like a swastika. My point with this anecdote is that sadly, a symbol—no matter what it initially means—can be corrupted, even if it ideally has historical value. We all wish that symbols such as the swastika and the Confederate ﬂag didn’t have the negative connotations that they carry—we all wish the horrors of the Nazis and the Holocaust and

slavery and the Civil War never happened. But it’s impossible to escape those connotations, and thus I believe there is no reason to celebrate symbols like those. They shouldn’t be forgotten; we need to remember our world’s history, no matter how dark it got. But they shouldn’t be defended or placed on a pedestal. The Confederate ﬂag once stood for slavery and oppression. It now stands for not only that, but for murder and terrorism. Take down the Confederate ﬂags, and raise the future in their stead. Oren Oppenheim, age 17, is a rising senior (yes, he did survive junior year!) at Ramaz Upper School in Manhattan and lives in Fair Lawn, NJ. He spends his free time writing and reading, and hopes to become a published novelist, but currently is drowning in emails from colleges. You can email him at orenoppenheim@gmail. com and see his photography at facebook.com/orenphotography.

Gayle Sassoon, Survivor of Fire, Leaves Hospital Gayle Sassoon, the mother of seven children who perished in their Brooklyn home last March, left the hospital on June 26. Gabriel, her husband, told Kol Barama radio during an interview last Sunday that his wife will continue her recovery at his mother’s home. Tzipporah, 15, the couple’s daughter who survived the ﬁre, was released from the hospital last April. “We are able to cry about them [the seven children] with love and then be happy instead of crying about them and missing them and being depressed,” Gabriel Sassoon said on the radio interview. “So, I and my wife are trying to make our missing them for something better, to remember the love and the joy that we have. Through this, it’s possible to change the situation from something negative to something positive.” The children, aged 5–15, were buried in Jerusalem. Gabriel was at a religious conference when early March 22, a Shabbos morning, the ﬁre, which authorities have blamed on a hot plate, burned though the house.

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Donald Trump Says He Is No Apprentice When It Comes to Israel By Jacob Kamaras/JNS.org In the middle of a phone interview with JNS.org on June 26, billionaire real estate mogul and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves his desk to scan the wall of his ofﬁce for awards he has received from the Jewish community. Trump reads the text of some relevant plaques before returning to his desk. But before this reporter can move on to the next question, Trump eagerly points out that he was the grand marshal of New York City’s annual Salute to Israel Parade (now the Celebrate Israel Parade) in 2004 “at a time when it was quite dangerous to do that” and “a pretty tough time for Israel,” in the middle of the second Palestinian intifada (uprising against Israel). He also cites a video endorsement he gave Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the Jewish state’s January 2013 election, expressing pride that it was “at the time the only ad done by a celebrity” for Netanyahu. What does all of this have to do with the 2016 American presidential election? President Barack Obama won 78 percent of Jewish votes when he was ﬁrst elected in 2008, and despite a rocky relationship with Israel when compared to most other U.S. presidents, he garnered 69 percent of the Jewish vote in 2012. Trump, however, touts his close relationship with Israel and the Jewish community as the reason he believes he can outperform Republican contenders of both the past and present among Jewish voters.

How close, in fact, is Trump’s relationship with Judaism? Unlike the name of his reality TV show, he is no apprentice when it comes to the Jewish faith. Trump’s daughter Ivanka converted to Judaism in 2009, and her observance of Shabbat with her husband Jared Kushner (a well-known real estate developer as well as the owner and publisher of the New York Observer newspaper) is well-documented.

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“I have great respect for [the Shabbat traditions], and I see Ivanka during Saturday, and from Friday evening on through Saturday night, she won’t take phone calls and they live a very interesting life,” Trump said. “And it’s actually a beautiful thing to watch, with Jared and Ivanka. In a very hectic life, it really becomes a very peaceful time. So there’s something very nice about it.” There are already 14 declared Republican presidential candidates, and many of them are publicly expressing support for Israel, but Trump argues—in his typically brash and blunt fashion—that his history with the Jewish people and the Jewish

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you approach the current nuclear talks with Iran? “I would double-up and triple-up the sanctions, and I would make them (the Iranians) want to make a deal. Right now they’re just toying with us.” What would a good deal with Iran look like? “You’d have to have onsite inspections anytime, anywhere, to start off with, which we don’t have at all. The whole deal is a terrible deal. There’s no way the Iranians are going to adhere to any deal we make. And if you don’t have onsite inspections anytime, anywhere, they (the P5+1 nations) shouldn’t make the deal. And right now I think they’re just tapping the United States along. We (America) have a bunch of babies negotiating. We don’t have good negotiators. They have great negotiators, and they’re making us look like fools.” What do you think about America funding the Palestinian Authority to the tune of $500 million per year? “I’m not exactly thrilled by it. It’s obvious. We have to help people that respect us, that want things to be done and properly done. Not just there (the Palestinian Authority), we’re giving money to all sorts of groups and people and countries that take advantage of the United States, so it’s something that I’m not thrilled about.” Your recent remarks on Mexican immigrants ignited controversy. Do you stand by your comments, or would you like

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Lapid: There Is Nothing Humanitarian About Gaza Flotilla By Daniel Siryoti, Gideon Allon/ Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff The organizers said the three ships were named the Juliano II, the Rachel and the Vittorio. Activists aboard the Marianne included Israeli Arab MK Basel Ghattas (Joint Arab List), former Tunisian President Mohammed al-Marzouki and left-wing radical and former Israeli Dror Feiler. In a statement, the flotilla organizers assessed that they would reach Gaza by Wednesday, July 1, unless detained by Israeli forces. A warm welcome is being prepared in Gaza, with festive Palestinian flags already adorning the fishing port in the coastal enclave. Meanwhile, the Knesset was also preparing for the arrival of the ships in Gaza. Knesset House Committee Chairman David Bitan (Likud) said over the weekend that he plans to convene the committee to

vote on stripping MK Ghattas of his diplomatic passport and limiting his ability to travel over his participation in the flotilla. Bitan said: “Last week’s decision to file a complaint against Ghattas with the Knesset Ethics Committee is not enough for me. I will try to pass a decision to take away Ghattas’ freedom of movement, because he is undermining Israel’s sovereignty while hiding behind the immunity it provides.” Such a decision requires a majority vote in the House Committee after allowing Ghattas to defend his position. Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid also voiced his opposition to the flotilla on Saturday, declaring that “there is nothing humanitarian about supporting a murderous terrorist organization,” referring to Gaza rulers Hamas. The IDF meanwhile declared that the flotilla would not be permitted to reach the Gaza shore. “We understand that the activists have no intention of reaching the Gaza shore and turning back around. This

is a provocation,” said a source in the IDF. “The military is prepared to stop the vessels, with everything that this entails. The conduct will be the same as it was in the past. If required, troops will embark on the ships,” the source added. Other military sources have surmised that the activists will not stage any violence or resistance. But should the Israeli commandos feel the need to embark on the ships to subdue violent activists, “the protocol will be very simple,” one source explained. “The IDF will approach the captain, explaining the option of docking at the Ashdod port. It will be further explained that after a security check, the supplies aboard the ship can be transferred to Gaza. If the captain declines, the IDF will have to board the ship and stop the activists.” Greek activist and one of the organizers for the Greek volunteers, Vangelis Pissias, said the ﬂotilla participants wanted to

Donald Trump Says He Is No Apprentice When It Comes to Israel  CONTINUED FROM P. 10 to clarify them, for the Jewish voters out there who might prioritize immigration as an election issue? “I have great respect for Mexico and I love the Mexican people. I have many friendships in Mexico and with Mexican people. But Mexico is totally out-negotiating the United States, at our borders and with respect to foreign trade. The people that are coming into this country, and not only from Mexico, many of these people—not all—but many are not people that we should let into the country, which obviously is just common sense. Since I’ve made that statement, I’ve been greeted with tremendous support, from so many people in the United States. We either have to have a border, or we don’t have a country.” If you won the Republican presidential primary, who would you choose as a running mate? “Too early to say. We’re doing very well, but we’ll see what happens. I will be looking and watching, but it’s just too early to say.” How did you feel to see the Chinese government actually respond to your comments accusing that country of stealing American jobs through currency manipulation? “Look, China is like Mexico. They’re taking advantage of the United States. They’re laughing all the way to the bank. Of course they’re going to respond, and they said essentially, ‘Oh no, we love our trading partner, the United States.’ Well of course they should love us, they’re making a fortune off of us. But we make nothing off of them. We get nothing out of that deal, believe me. That would change if I become president.” What broader principles should America apply to any negotiations, whether it be with Iran, China, Mexico, or other nations? “I would have the best negotiators in the world, and we have them in this country, I know many of them. I know the good ones, I know the bad ones, I know the overrated ones, I know the ones that think they’re good but they’re not. We would have our best people and our smartest people negotiating deals for us.”

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highlight the plight of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. “We are contributing to find a solution to a problem that disgraces humanity, the concentration camp that is in Palestine. We want to shut down this concentration camp and we want peace in the region,” Pissias said. At a monthly briefing of the UN Security Council, Undersecretary for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said in a statement on June 24 that the “flotilla would not help to address the dire situation in Gaza.” He reiterated his call on the government of Israel to lift all closures, with due consideration of Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The top United Nations political official told the Security Council that without “positive efforts by Israeli and Palestinian leaders to move peace negotiations forward, tensions and violence in the region could only worsen.”

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Orthodox Community Sees High Court Ruling as ‘Ominous Sign’ By Phil Jacobs While many American Jewish organizations are falling all over themselves in

public support of the June 26th Supreme Court decision to recognize the legality of same sex marriage in all 50 states, the ruling has left the Orthodox community

concerned about what this approval will mean in the future. The Orthodox Union stated that “the historical position of the Jewish faith, enunciated unequivocally in our Bible, Talmud and Codes, forbids homosexual relationships and condemns the institutionalization of such relationships as marriages. Our religion is emphatic in deﬁning marriage as relationship between a man and a woman. Our beliefs in this regard are unalterable. At the same time we note that Judaism teaches respect for others and we condemn discrimination against individuals.” The OU statement went on to ask whether the laws protecting the civil rights of LGBT Americans contained accommodations and exemptions for “institutions and individuals who abide by religious teachings that limit their ability to support same-sex relationships?” Could, for example, a Jewish institution lose its tax exempt status if it declines to recognize same-sex marriages? Could a Jewish day school or yeshiva lose such exemptions if it refused to accept a child of same sex parents? Or could exemptions be lost by synagogues not accepting families with married gay heads of household? Could these same Jewish organizations lose opportunities to receive government grants? Abba Cohen, director of the Washington ofﬁce for Agudath Israel of America, told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the high court’s ruling was an “ominous sign.” “We are deeply concerned that as a result of today’s ruling, and as the dissenting justices have pointed out, members and institutions of traditional communities like the Orthodox Jewish community we represent may incur moral opprobrium and risk tangible negative consequence if they refuse to transgress their beliefs, and even if they simply teach and express their religious views publicly,” said an Agudah statement.

The Rabbinical Council of America rejected the Court’s “redefinition of marriage. Marriage is an institution defined by the Bible and subsequent religious codes and it is upon the foundation of traditional family life that our society has been built for millennia. We are sobered by the response of Chief Justice John Roberts that “people of faith can take no comfort in the treatment they receive from the majority today.” RCA President Rabbi Leonard Matansky said, “We remind all Americans of faith, Jewish and non-Jewish, that no court can change God’s immutable law. We will redouble our efforts to use persuasion to make the case for God’s eternal truths about the nuclear family and the bond between husband and wife. We stand committed not to lose faith in faith itself, and hope that others who cherish God’s teachings will join us.” There was, however, great support by many Jewish organizations. Thirteen of them, representing Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist denominations were part of an amicus brief filed by the ADL in Obergefell v. Hodges, the very case that started the movement toward a High Court Decision. “Jewish tradition reminds us that we were all created equally, b’tzelem Elohim, in the image of God, and also shows us that marriage is a sacred responsibility, not only between the partners, but also between the couple and the larger community,” stated the Conservative movement. It’s the next question and step in this recent process that the OU’s statement addresses. “We now turn to the next critical question for our community, and other traditional faith communities – will American law continue to uphold and embody principles of religious liberty and diversity? And that could be the most important question of all.

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al protection. From another perspective, we applaud this limit imposed on government’s involvement in family matters. We do not want government bureaucrats telling us how to live our lives. From yet another perspective, that of friends and family of gay people who struggle to ﬁnd happiness, we lovingly share in their moment of joy. But there is one more perspective we proudly carry, that of the Torah. We cannot, and do not wish to, forget that the Torah unequivocally forbids homosexual relations and marriages in Genesis 2, Leviticus 18 and Chullin 92. We recognize that clever attempts by liberal scholars to reinterpret these passages contradict all authoritative religious texts. Instead, we are forced to juggle these clashing perspectives and emotions, no easy task. Perhaps we can take comfort that this is an age-old problem, dating back to the time of the giving of the Torah. The Torah (Num. 11:10) tells us that “Moshe heard the people weeping, family by family.” The Gemara (Yoma 75a) interprets this as meaning that the people were

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Chris Christie Announces 2016 Presidential Bid (Vosizneias) On Tuesday, June 30, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie opened his 2016 campaign for president and declared he’s “out to change the world.” The Republican governor, a one-time GOP favorite who faded and is now trying to climb back, told a kickoff rally that his last 13 years as a U.S. attorney and governor have been about “fighting for fairness and justice and opportunity” and he wants to do the same for the country. “America is tired of hand-wringing and indecisiveness and weakness in the Oval Office,” he said. “We need to have strength and decision-making and authority back in the Oval Office. And that is why today I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for president of the United States of America.”

The Modern Orthodox Jew and Gay Marriage  CONTINUED FROM P. 12 crying “about family matters,” the newly forbidden relationships. Rashi (ad loc., sv. hanach) explains that the crying was about the new prohibitions above and beyond the seven Noahide commandments. This is implied in that Gemara and explicitly stated in the Yerushalmi (Ta’anis 5:4). However, the Rambam (Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Issurei Bi’ah 22:18) seems to say that the people were crying over all the forbidden relationships, even those of the Noahide commandments. I believe he deduced this from a different passage. The Gemara (Shabbos 130a) states that the prohibitions on forbidden marriages were accepted with a fight, as evidenced in this crying, and therefore fights often emerge over weddings. That Gemara does not distinguish between different forbidden relationships, implying that the people cried over all the prohibitions. Rambam apparently accepted this Gemara over the other. As usual, Rambam’s view carries great theological and psychological significance. The Rambam here is consistent in his general view that we observe the commandments because God gave them to us at Sinai. Even those He had previously commanded were subsequently binding because of the powerful and overriding Sinai revelation, which obligates all future generations (see, for example, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Melachim 8:11). After Sinai, all the forbidden relationships were newly prohibited. Additionally, we have always struggled with the concept of forbidden relationships. Emily Dickinson famously wrote that “the heart wants what it wants.” We cannot control our passions, at least not without enormous effort. According to the Rambam we have always cried over the ageless problem of love that cannot be realized, whether forbidden by religion or society. Yet this crying cannot stand in the way of our embrace of God’s guidance in this confusing world. Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik spoke of the importance of surrender to the Torah, acceptance of a higher authority than our own opinions. Even when we do not understand or when contemporary intellectual currents disagree, we must submit to divine authority: “Any attempt to inject contemporary meaning, which should be in agreement with the

Four years ago, some of Christie’s backers tried to persuade him to challenge President Barack Obama. In the years since, he won re-election with ease, but also struggled to revive New Jersey’s moribund economy and fought with the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature over pensions and the state budget. In fact, Christie’s poll numbers at home have sunk to record lows. New Jersey’s economy is lagging and there have been nine credit downgrades on Christie’s watch. The governor faces a tough sell with many conservatives, but has seemingly found his stride at times in visits to early voting states with the lively town hall meetings he’s known for at home. There will be plenty more of those now that he’s an affirmed candidate. morality and the value system of the pagan New York Times, is sinful... We have to accept [the laws] regardless of whether they fit into the frame of reference of modern civilization” (The Rav Thinking Aloud, Bamidbar, pp. 156–157). We are not always capable of judging accurately so we let God teach us, through the Torah, right from wrong. While Rav Soloveitchik said this with regard to chukim, laws we struggle to understand, he also applied this to all Torah laws: “Our commitment must be unshakable, universally applicable, and upheld even when our logos is confused” (Reflections of the Rav, p. 105). Intellectual trends come and go. We may find the latest popular theory compelling but we must recognize our limitations in understanding ultimate truth. The Torah tells us that gay marriage is wrong; how can we disagree? Our unconditional love for our gay friends and family cannot translate into automatic agreement with their religious and political beliefs. Without discussing whether we should support gay marriage politically, an issue that is now moot, we can wonder how we can celebrate when so many people we care about are doing things the Torah considers wrong. The Supreme Court has just validated a Torah violation as a constitutional right. That this is not the first time is hardly a consolation. Freedom is good but good as defined by the Torah is even better. The overriding contemporary philosophy is that everyone should be happy as long as they do not harm anyone. There are so many positive ramifications of this simple philosophy that it dominates our multicultural world. Yet, when we think harder, we know this attitude is insufficient. We want more for the people we care about. We want them to be good, to be productive members of society, to do what is right. If the greatest measure of life is happiness, what about circumstances that are tragically unhappy? People will end marriages that are unhappy but not abusive, bringing happiness to one spouse but perhaps misery to the other and their children. While sometimes this is the best option, is our concern for individual happiness breaking up too many families? What about someone injured and barely functioning? Happiness eludes him in his daily struggles. And what about someone terminally ill, suffering with every breath? Why prolong the unhappiness when euthanasia beckons?

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Deﬁning ‘Open Orthodoxy’ By Rabbi Avi Weiss Since the founding of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), and some years later, Yeshivat Maharat (YM), I and others have been asked whether we are creating a new movement within Orthodoxy. Movements are generally not announced; they evolve. They are not proclaimed; they emerge, sometimes gradually, other times, swiftly. Their growth is usually painstaking, surfacing here and there. While they meet opposition, if they are strong and viable, they coalesce to become a powerful voice. It’s only years later that one can assess whether a movement has taken root. But of one matter I am certain: Since the early ’90s, Orthodoxy has undergone a number of great shifts. Responding to a precipitous move to the right within Modern Orthodoxy, a plethora of institutions and organizations have emerged. These include the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), Edah, YCT and YM, the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, and the International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF). In Israel, too, Beit Morasha, Beit Hillel, Ne’emanei Torah Ve’Avodah and others were founded and today women are being ordained (receiving semikha) from Yeshivat Maharat as well as Yeshivat Har’el. Modern Orthodoxy, which 25 years ago faced a signiﬁcant decline, has been reclaimed by tens, even hundreds of thousands of adherents.

Debate has surfaced over what this reassertion should be called. In the end, names are secondary to the substantive changes that have been put in place. Still, names matter as they are descriptive of what we are, our mission and values, taking into account the changes and challenges of the times. For example, when Rabbi Norman Lamm became president of Yeshiva University (YU) in the late ’70s, he abandoned the term “Modern Orthodoxy,” replacing it with “Centrist Orthodoxy.” My sense is that he did so as a way of distancing Yeshiva University from Rabbi Emanuel Rackman and Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, two of the most dynamic and charismatic leaders of Modern Orthodoxy. For RIETS (Yeshiva University’s rabbinical school) and the RCA (the rabbinical organization of which most YU rabbis are members), Modern Orthodoxy was becoming too liberal. A more cautionary, middle of the road label was necessary: Centrist Orthodoxy. From the beginning, I and others were uncomfortable with this term. Centrist Orthodoxy never resonated, as it suggests a position in the center of those on both sides. As the ﬂanks shift, the center must also shift in order to remain in the middle. Centrist Orthodoxy becomes reactive, losing its autonomy. With the advent of YCT, YM, the IRF, JOFA, and others, honest and respectful discussion is taking place concerning what terms should be used to describe these new phenomena in Orthodoxy.

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Rabbi Weiss: Please Don’t Confuse Form With Substance By Rabbi Avrohom Gordimer Winds of secession are in the air. Rabbi Avi Weiss and his disciple, Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, yesterday announced their immediate resignation from the Rabbinical Council of America, and Rabbi Weiss subsequently issued a broad explanation for his new trajectory, presenting his view of the recent history of Orthodoxy and his launching of the Open Orthodox denomination and its rabbinical and educational institutions. (Truth be told, Rabbi Weiss resigned from the RCA many months ago. His announcement of immediate resignation is quite puzzling and appears to be part of a wider plan of action.) Rabbi Weiss presents Open Orthodoxy as the new manifestation of Modern Orthodoxy, arguing that: “Since the early ’90s, Orthodoxy has undergone a number of great shifts. Responding to a precipitous move to the right within Modern Orthodoxy, a plethora of institutions and organizations have emerged. These include the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), Edah, YCT and YM, the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, and the International Rabbinic Fellowship (IRF). In Israel, too, Beit Morasha, Beit Hillel, Ne’emanei Torah Ve’Avodah and others were founded and today women are being ordained (receiving semikha) from Yeshivat Maharat.

Modern Orthodoxy, which 25 years ago faced a signiﬁcant decline, has been reclaimed by tens, even hundreds of thousands of adherents.” In other words, according to Rabbi Weiss, Open Orthodoxy is merely a continuation of Modern Orthodoxy, after Modern Orthodoxy abandoned its mandate. Rabbi Weiss further elaborates: “Others, like myself, prefer a new term: ‘Open Orthodoxy.’ In the ’60s and ’70s, Modern Orthodoxy dealt primarily with two issues: secularism and Zionism—more broadly, the modern secular world, and the modern State of Israel. Modern Orthodoxy insisted that one could be Orthodox while embracing the humanities and science, even as one could be Orthodox while committed to the rebirth of the State of Israel... ‘Modern’ issues of 40 and 50 years ago are no longer modern. We are, in fact, in the postmodern era, as we face new issues and challenges. “The dividing line within Orthodoxy today revolves around inclusivity. Is Orthodoxy inclusive of women—encouraging women to become more involved in Jewish ritual and Jewish spiritual leadership? Notwithstanding the Torah prohibition on homosexuality, are those in such relationships included as full members in our synagogues, and are their children welcomed into day schools? Do we respect,

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POINT Defining ‘Open Orthodoxy’  CONTINUED FROM P. 14 Some suggest the continued use of the term “Modern Orthodoxy.” Modern Orthodoxy is a trademark term. Bearing in mind that it has been abandoned by RIETS and the RCA, a vacuum has been created. Why not fill that vacuum by reclaiming it and infusing it with new ideas and new perspectives while holding on to the term with which people feel comfortable. Others, like myself, prefer a new term: “Open Orthodoxy.” In the ’60s and ’70s, Modern Orthodoxy dealt primarily with two issues: secularism and Zionism—more broadly, the modern secular world, and the modern State of Israel. Modern Orthodoxy insisted that one could be Orthodox while embracing the humanities and science, even as one could be Orthodox while committed to the rebirth of the State of Israel. Truth be told, those battles are behind us. Today, large portions of the Haredi world encourage their young people to attend college and to participate in the workforce. They may not see “holiness” in disciplines outside of Torah, but they have come to understand the importance of acquiring skills to making a living and getting along in the modern world. While secularism for the Haredi has no pure, intrinsic value, it is a means to a greater end. Over time, the Haredi world has also become more committed to the welfare of Israel—its defense and citizenry—even as it rejects the religious significance of the establishment of the State. Agudah, Shas, and Chabad do not sing Hatikvah, they do not recite tefillah lishlom ha-medinah, but care deeply about the welfare of Israel, the safety of its citizens and its security. “Modern” issues of 40 and 50 years ago are no longer modern. We are, in fact, in the postmodern era, as we face new issues and challenges. The dividing line within Orthodoxy today revolves around inclusivity. Is Orthodoxy inclusive of women—encouraging women to become more involved in Jewish ritual and Jewish spiritual leadership? Notwithstanding the Torah prohibition on homosexuality, are those in such relationships included as full members in our synagogues, and are their children wel-

comed into day schools? Do we respect, embrace, and give a forum to those who struggle with deep religious, theological, and ethical questions? Do we insist upon forbiddingly stringent measures for conversion, or do we, within halakhic parameters, reach out to converts with love and understanding? Should Orthodox rabbinic authority be centralized, or should it include the wide range of local rabbis who are not only learned but also more aware of how the law should apply to their particular communal situations and conditions? Are we prepared to engage in dialogue and learn from Jews of other denominations, and, for that matter, people of all faiths? Put simply, is our focus on boundaries, fences, high and thick—obsessing and spending inordinate amounts of time ostracizing and condemning and declaring who is not in—or is our focus on creating welcoming spaces to enhance the character of what Orthodoxy could look like in the 21st century? To quote the late Rabbi David Hartman’s description of having been raised Orthodox: “I grew up in a home where I didn’t feel piety needed an object to hate. I felt close to God without saying, ‘I don’t like him, I don’t go into his shul.’ I never felt piety through anger and negation, but piety was the result of internal conviction and joy.” This is Open Orthodoxy. While insisting on the foundational divinity of Torah and observance of halakha, this Orthodoxy is not rigid. It is open to a wider spectrum. In my travels through America, I have found that people—the amcha—have become alienated from such ossiﬁed terms as “Modern Orthodoxy.” This term no longer reﬂects vibrancy; it is dried up. People are looking for something new that speaks more directly to their inner convictions and passions. They are looking for an Orthodoxy that is inclusive, non-judgmental, and open. It’s the model of our forebears Sarah and Abraham. Unlike Noah, who is best known for his ark—insulated and separated by high walls from the rest of society—Abraham and Sarah dwell in a tent. It is open on all sides, and they not only welcome those who come in, but they are also prepared to run out of the tent and greet all passersby, encouraging them to drink from the waters of Torah.

COUNTERPOINT Rabbi Weiss: Please Don’t Confuse Form with Substance  CONTINUED FROM P. 14 embrace, and give a forum to those who struggle with deep religious, theological, and ethical questions? Do we insist upon forbiddingly stringent measures for conversion, or do we, within halakhic parameters, reach out to converts with love and understanding? Should Orthodox rabbinic authority be centralized, or should it include the wide range of local rabbis who are not only learned but also more aware of how the law should apply to their particular communal situations and conditions? Are we prepared to engage in dialogue and learn from Jews of other denominations, and, for that matter, people of all faiths? “Put simply, is our focus on boundaries, fences, high and thick—obsessing and spending inordinate amounts of time ostracizing and condemning and declaring who is not in—or is our focus on creating welcoming spaces to enhance the charac-

ter of what Orthodoxy could look like in the 21st century? To quote the late Rabbi David Hartman’s description of having been raised Orthodox: ‘I grew up in a home where I didn’t feel piety needed an object to hate. I felt close to God without saying, “I don’t like him, I don’t go into his shul.” I never felt piety through anger and negation, but piety was the result of internal conviction and joy.’ “This is Open Orthodoxy. While insisting on the foundational divinity of Torah and observance of halakha, this Orthodoxy is not rigid. It is open to a wider spectrum.” Unfortunately, Rabbi Weiss’ account of recent Orthodox history leaves much to be desired, and his association of Open Orthodoxy with Modern Orthodoxy is likewise quite wanting. Modern Orthodoxy has not made “a precipitous move to the right,” as Rabbi Weiss asserts. While Torah study and mitzvah observance have dramatically increased over

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BERGEN NEWS BRIEFS Rabbi Hanoch Teller to Speak On Tuesday, July 7th, at 7:30 pm at the home of Chary and Steve Fox, 457 Churchill Road in Teaneck, world-renowned author and lecturer Rabbi Hanoch Teller will be speaking about “The Enthralling Secret of Holocaust Education,” and introduce his latest book, Heroic Children, which chronicles the stories of nine child survivors of the Holocaust. Don’t miss the unique opportunity to hear one of the most prolific authors of our time and get a glimpse into the amazing stories of these child survivors. Reservations are suggested, please email foxy555@aol.com to reserve a spot. The event is free and open to the public.

Summer Learning Series on Medical Ethics at Young Israel of Fort Lee Join Rabbi Zev Goldberg for a special summer learning series “Dvar & Dessert,” focusing on topics related to Jewish medical ethics. Dessert is served and the program concludes with Mincha and Maariv. If you would like to sponsor this program, contact Rabbi Goldberg at RabbiGoldberg@yiftlee.org. The shiurim will be Tuesday, July 7, Wednesday, July 15, and Tuesday July 21 at 7:15pm.

Ronald H. Balson to Speak in Englewood and Teaneck EMUNAH of America presents an evening to “Meet & Greet” author and litigation attorney, Ronald H. Balson on Monday, July 13th at 8:00 p.m. at a private home in Englewood and on Wednesday, July 15th at 8:00 pm in Teaneck. Mr. Balson’s ﬁrst novel, Once We Were Brothers, is an inter-

national bestseller. He will share what inspired him to write the novel, his research and the story behind the novel’s publication. He will also discuss his second book, Saving Sophie, which is due to be released on September 15th. Couvert is $36. For more information contact Ronnie Faber at faberronnie4@gmail.com or 201-370-6597.

Yossi Beilin to speak on ‘The Future of Israel in the Middle East’ The Israeli Center at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades and IAC Talks presents a lecture by Dr. Yossi Beilin. Dr. Beilin, an Israeli statesman who has served multiple ministerial and leadership positions in the Israeli government, is one of the leading orchestrators behind the Oslo accord and the initiator of the Birthright program. A leader in the Avoda (labor) and Meretz parties in Israel, Dr. Beilin will share his thoughts, views, and political insights regarding the future of the Israel in the Middle East. The lecture will take place on Thursday, July 9th, from 8 pm to 10 pm, at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades. $15 for JCC members, $25 at the door.

Help Write a Sefer Torah in memory of Chaim Yitzchok Rosenberg Z”L Friends of “Kenny,” Chaim Yitzchok Rosenberg z”l, have set up an online campaign to write a Sefer Torah in his memory. His friends want to make a dedication in his honor, l’iluy nishmato. Contributions can be made via checks made out to Keren Orah and mailed to ATTN: Sefer Torah Fund, 189 Glen Ave South, Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701. Checks can additionally be made via PayPal at thechabura1@gmail.com. Pledges, credit card

pledges, information, questions and suggestions can also be emailed to thechabura1@gmail.com.

Registration Open for TABC JR Hockey Fall 2015 Registration is now open for the fall 2015 season of TABC junior hockey. During the past few years, hockey has exploded in Bergen County. The quality of play has risen each year of the league’s existence. Through the players’ improvements as a result of the league, the elementary schools and local high school teams have improved as well. Visit www.tabcjrhockey.com to download an application. Please send the completed application and registration fee of $225 to Mo Fuchs at 376 Rutland Avenue in Teaneck.

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CareOne Bikur Cholim Volunteers Needed Looking to do something different with the kids on Shabbos? Arzei Darom’s Bikur Cholim coordinates visits with residents at CareOne on Teaneck Rd. Visits are usually 30-45 minutes in length to visit, talk, read, take residents outside or to the dining room, etc. Those interested will be placed on a rotation list so they will know which week to go. For more information, contact bikurcholim@arzeidarom.org.

Rabbi Moshe Taragin to Speak at Bnai Yeshurun The Adult Education Committee of Congregation Bnai Yeshurun is honored to present Rabbi Moshe Taragin, of Yeshivat Har Etzion, who will speak on Religious Challenges of Democracy: Bridging July 4 and 17 Tammuz. The talk will be Sunday, July 5th (17 Tammuz), at 7:05pm. Mincha will follow at 8:05pm. The community is encouraged to attend.

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COMMUNITY NEWS A Day of Education and Inspiration: Teaneck’s Community Education Conference  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 uniting in its support, is one of the reasons why the conference is so unique. “Lets stand one day a year as group,” said Rabbi Taragin. “We had schools like Frisch high school, and on the other hand Heichal Hatorah...From RYNJ to Moriah. The point is that each institution is different but today we can stand together,” he told JLNJ. The conference’s attendees, which included parents, educators and young adults, were greeted by a registration table where they could obtain the day’s colorcoded schedule, monogrammed pens and notebooks containing a personal letter from Rabbi Taragin along with lined paper for notetaking during the sessions. Mrs. Shani Taragin gave the opening keynote during the breakfast, entitled “Midrashic Models of Education.” The keynote set the tone for the conference’s mission. Quoting from Rav Lichtenstein, Mrs. Taragin explained that “sometimes you can lose the Torah with all the Derech Eretz.” It is crucial to maintain focus on the singleminded presence of Torah as we educate our children.

With five different speakers presenting simultaneously in each time slot, it was difficult for many to decide which session to attend, which is a tribute to the star lineup of noted rabbanim and speakers. “When people go to a program, it’s often a four hour program with four speakers…here, it’s the opposite. Most people had more than one person they wanted to hear in one spot, and that builds an excitement,” said Rabbi Taragin. “They aren’t going by necessity, they are going because they really want to be at that presentation.” The 40 minute session, a peptalk of sorts, was the ideal amount of time for a speaker to get a powerful point across, while avoiding the restlessness that can ensue from an audience facing a longer lecture. Together, the sessions covered the whole spectrum of education throughout the ages, with sessions geared towards the elementary school, high school and seminary and yeshiva stages. This allowed attendees to choose the sessions most relevant to them, based on their stage in life and their interests. In a session entitled, “Breaking the Tefillah Apathy,” Rabbi Ezra Weiner discussed how parents can get their children to see the siddur as something relatable. “The only way to connect our children to tefillah is to make them understand that the words that they say are talking to them,” explained Rabbi Wiener. “And not words of David Hamelech that were written thousands of years ago, but…words that connect to us here and now.” Rabbi Zev Goldberg’s session, entitled, “Raising Women Leaders? Does the Torah Embrace Glass Ceilings?” addressed the tension that often exists between the phenomenal education Jewish women receive today and the communal and familial expectations that they face. Using passages

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from the Chumash, Talmud, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and the Rav, Rabbi Goldberg explained that God created man and women as one? there is equality between them, but the different genders have different life tasks. “If we spend time trying

to dismiss the chasm that exists between males and females, we are doing women a disservice,” he said. Rabbi Shaul Friedman advised attendees, “When you want to educate kids, there needs to be stages in life. Its clear to me that at an early stage, too many messages are confusing.” In his session, “Are we confusing our kids? Challenges and solutions for educating towards religious Zionism in the modern world,” Rabbi Friedman ad-

vised parents to build their children’s faith while they are young, and as they grow older, begin adding some questions, expose different opinions and analytical thought. Other session topics included: “The Sweet and Easy Way to Successfully Raise Children,” by Rabbi Meir Goldwicht, “Everyone’s Favorite Topic in Chinuch: Straight Talk About Dress Code,” by Dr. Rivka Schwartz, “What Does Not Happen in the Year in Israel,” by Rabbi Yamin Goldsmith, and “How (The Only Way) to Get Children to Identify With Their Parents,” by Rabbi Taragin. These are only a fraction of the sessions that were offered. The conference ended with a closing keynote by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, entitled, “We have Torah and Mitzvot, What about Yiras Shamayim?” which was followed by mincha in the main shul. Community teachers, many of whom were among the conference’s attendees, noted the program’s importance. As one teacher remarked, “The conference opens up the idea of what can we do to help our children, so the education is for the parents

as well, that it’s not just left for the teachers, that the parents are taking a fuller hand in the education of their children, our students. Just as we want our students to learn more, we should learn more about how to help our students.”

The conference was organized solely for the sake of the community. “Nobody made any money here. None of the speakers took money, and the reason why is because this is a community event. It’s free to the public. It’s meant for us all to stand together. And that’s part of the special feeling of the event,” said Rabbi Taragin. “The essence of this conference is, it doesn’t matter what your title is, we all stand together,” said Rabbi Taragin.

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TEACH NJS Applauds Gov. Christie for Increasing Non-Public School Funding By JLNJ Staff On Friday, June 26, Governor Chris Christie approved the Secure Schools for All Children Act, an act that provides an unprecedented level of security funding to non-public schools. The passing of this act marks the ﬁrst new funding line available to New Jersey’s non-public schools in more than 20 years. The approved state budget increases the total funding for non-public schools for technology, textbooks, nursing and security aid by 5 million dollars, which is 22 percent over the original budget proposed by Gov. Christie. Christie’s approval is met with celebration by the TEACH NJS community. TEACH NJS is a new initiative of New Jersey Jewish day schools and yeshivas, Jewish Federations and OU Advocacy, the nonpartisan public policy arm of the Orthodox Union. The organization was formed in order to help the New Jersey Jewish community be-

come more politically engaged in advocating for their children’s education. Earlier this month, TEACH NJS brought members of the Bergen County Jewish community to Trenton to advocate for these funding bills with state legislators. Through TEACH NJS’ outreach efforts, New Jerseyans from across the state sent thousands of letters and emails to state legislators and the Governor, urging them to support these important bills. Due to this mobilization of the community, the state legislators passed the Secure Schools for All Children Act 78-0.

“We are grateful to all of our TEACH NJS coalition partners, as well as Chabad Lubavitch of New Jersey, the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations, Agudath Israel, and the New Jersey Catholic Conference, for joining us in the effort to push for passage of these critical funding lines for non-public schools,” said Sam Moed, co-chair of TEACH NJS. “Through our community’s efforts, our state’s legislative leadership was inﬂuenced to increase the total funding to our non-public schools by more than $5 million—including the new fund-

ing line for security—which the governor approved.” “We also are grateful to Assembly Budget Chairman Gary Schaer. As sponsor of the Secure Schools for All Children Act, he was instrumental in bringing this critical issue for non-public schools to the attention of New Jersey’s legislative leadership. We appreciate his vision and his devotion to the safety of all New Jersey children,” said Maury Litwack, Director of State Political Affairs for OU Advocacy. However, public schools currently get $138.25 per student, a signiﬁcant amount more than non-public schools. TEACH NJS hopes to push for even more funding in the future. “This is a start,” said Josh Pruzansky, New Jersey Regional Director for OU Advocacy, in an interview with The Jewish Link. “It doesn’t mean we are stopping; we will keep on pushing to get those numbers up. Everyone is paying taxes so there should be no difference between public and non public schools. Especially after what happened in Charleston, it is important every school, especially religious ones, should feel secure. The buck does not stop here.”

Yavneh Faculty Member Receives Grinspoon Award in Jewish Education Yavneh Academy announce that their faculty member, Mr. Moshe Sanders, has been selected as the Northern New Jersey community's 2015 recipient of the coveted Grinspoon Award in Jewish Education, a partnership between Jewish

Educational Services of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. Mr. Sanders was presented with the award at the JFNNJ 2015 Annual Meeting which took place last week.

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A series of dramatic monologues, written and delivered by women from our community, addressing challenges and victories at the intersection of Halacha and women’s health that we share as Jewish women on our journey through life. Topics include: preparing for marriage, sexual education, mikvah, childbirth, fertility, and women's health at all ages. Monday July 20th 2014 at 8:00 PM Congregation Rinat Yisrael, 389 West Englewood Ave., Teaneck Suggested donation to attend: $10 Please consider a sponsorship to support our local Yoetzet Halacha Initiative: Solomon’s Pools: $36 Banyas: $360 Mei Shiloach: $1,800 Tel Dan: $72 Yarden: $500 Kineret: $3,600 Ein Gedi: $180 Yam HaMelach: $1,000 Yam HaTichon: $5,000 For more information or to RSVP and sponsor, visit http://www.rinat.org/teaneckyoetzet

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“Mr. Sanders represents the epitome of Yavneh Academy's commitment to ensuring the success of each child and is a talented, engaging and passionate educator,” the school said it a statement. “Yavneh Academy is incredibly proud to have Mr. Sanders as a member of our dedicated Yavneh faculty and we wish him a tremendous mazal tov on this well deserved honor.”

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Herzfeld Family Raises Awareness of Mobility Issues Editor’s note: Thousands of members of the Bergen County community, as well as the larger Jewish community, became aware of the mobility needs of Teaneck’s Herzfeld family when they were entered in a contest to win a van from the organizers of National Mobility Awareness Month, which took place in May. While the Herzfeld family was not one of the four families who won a fully equipped van, the Ma’ayanot community was moved to action, and they have news to share. We are pleased to share the following two communications. Dear Ma’ayanot Family: We are sorry to report that Mrs. Herzfeld did not win the handicap accessible van. The news isn’t all bad, however. The good news is that our signiﬁcant efforts in publicizing and voting in this contest have inspired a truly amazing outpouring of support and concern, both within and beyond our community, and we are conﬁdent and hopeful that this support will result in the Herzfelds getting the van that they so desperately need. Stay tuned for more details!

Rabbi Weiss: Please Don’t Confuse Form with Substance  CONTINUED FROM P. 15 the years in most Modern Orthodox communities, thank God, these communities are still Zionistic, committed to secular education, and heavily involved with the “outside world.”

There is yet another piece of good news. As a result of awareness raised through this contest, our community has established The Herzfeld Family Fund, a designated fund managed by the Bergen County Chapter of United Way. Funds raised will be utilized to assist the Herzfelds in achieving greater success in managing their ever-growing physical and medical needs, including construction upgrades needed to accommodate their extraordinary physical challenges and allow for a safe and comfortable living environment. Geirus (conversion) standards in Modern Orthodox communities, as emphatically insisted upon by Rav Yosef Dov Ha-Levi Soloveitchik zt”l of RIETS, included and continue to include an unqualiﬁed Kabbalas Ha-Mitzvos (Acceptance of the Mitzvos) requirement. Due to a concern of some Modern Orthodox rabbis failing

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Learn more about this initiative by clicking here: https://www.crowdrise.com/HerzfeldExtremeHomeMakeover/fundraiser/ maayanotalumnae. Finally, Mrs. Herzfeld asked us to post the following message on her behalf: Although we heard the disappointing news this morning that we have not won the handicap accessible van, we are deeply comforted by the fact that this contest has brought out the best, not only in our small Ma’ayanot community, but in the greater Bergen County community, NY/NJ community, and indeed, the entire worldwide Jewish community. I told my children weeks ago, that even if we did not win he contest, that I knew that something wonderful was coming from it--I believe that this contest will bring Moshiach that much quicker. The unity and achdut that was exhibited by all of K’lal Yisrael was just unbelievable. The entire spectrum of the Jewish world, from Reconstructionist/Reform through Chasidic/Charedi was on our side, pulling for us, rooting for us, encouraging us, and voting for us..

Hashem works in mysterious ways; my family is living testament to that. Fourother families who needed vans did win them, and that is a good thing for them. B’ezrat Hashem, we will get a van one way or the other. All of us feel that although we lost something, we gained something as well. Emotional support has covered each and every one of us like a warm blanket, and we are extremely appreciative for it. My husband and children have made new friendships and connections through this van campaign, as have I. I must confess, however, that the greatest part of this contest for me has been re-connecting with former students who have contacted me to offer love, appreciation for what they had learned in my literature classes [yes!], and emotional, as well as physical and ﬁnancial support; it has been in connecting on a different level with my Ma’ayanot girls who came out in support of me and my family in ways that they realize and that they don’t realize. Allow me then, on behalf of my entire family, to thank everyone who reads this for their help. “Thank you” is a small phrase, but the only one available to us. We hope it is large enough to express the depths of our gratitude to you all. Chazak v’amatz, everyone. It’s just a setback. We don’t feel like losers. We have gained a ton, and still intend, one day, i’yh, to drive around town, the six of us together in a handicapped accessible van. Tizku l’mitzvot, u’lmaasim tovim.

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Bonim Builders Reach Out to Daughters of Miriam Center Clifton—One of the pleasures of living in the Miriam Apartments at Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute is access to the beautifully landscaped grounds. The buildings of the independent-living senior facility are surrounded by gardens and trees that make time spent outdoors relaxing and peaceful. Apartment tenants enjoy walks among the trees, al fresco meals or simply sitting on a bench appreciating the wonders of nature. Thanks to the efforts of Bonim Builders, those surroundings just became a bit more lush and vibrant with the addition of several new trees and shrubs. Bonim Builders is an outreach organization that is part of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. Formed in 2002, it seeks to address the lack of affordable housing in northern New Jersey by assigning volunteers to hands-on projects, renovating or performing critical repairs for low-income homeowners and nonprof-

it agencies in Bergen, Passaic and North Hudson counties. While they are part of the Jewish Federation, volunteers perform these services for community members of all races, religions and ethnicities.

Daughters of Miriam Center director of maintenance and engineering Phil Zungri (right) gives a mechanical assist to a member of the Bonim Builders volunteer team as Miriam Apartment II tenant Irwin Shaller looks on.

The volunteer group that came to Daughters of Miriam Center were all co-workers from Goldman Sachs who speciﬁcally wanted to do something beneﬁcial for seniors. The volunteers not only gave of their time—they also purchased all of the beautifully planted trees in the gardens. Several tenants came out to chat with volunteers as they worked and admired the new garden. While a few of the larger trees required the assistance of machinery run by the Center’s maintenance and engineering staff, for the majority of the work, the Bonim Builders volunteers, quite literally, dug in. It was hot, sweaty work, using shovels to dig holes for the new trees and shrubs. Linda Emr, manager of the Esther and Sam Schwartz Building (Miriam Apartments II) commented, “Being able to enjoy the outdoors makes such a difference in the lives of our tenants. These new plants and trees will be an enduring improve-

Boris Davidson (left) and Eugene Eydlin (right) get a hand from Miriam Apartments II tenant Marion Lasofsky who holds the plant steady as they dig the hole for a new ornamental shrub on the grounds surrounding the building.

ment to our grounds and we are grateful that Bonim Builders chose the seniors at Daughters of Miriam Center for this project.” The gardens are an important part of life at the Miriam Apartments. During the warmer months, outdoor activities take advantage of the grounds and a large gazebo provides a beautifully shaded area for tenants to simply sit and enjoy a perfect summer day. In 1979, the ofﬁce of Housing and Urban Development started a pilot program that offered congregate services that allowed seniors to maintain their own homes for as long as possible. The Esther and Sam Schwartz Building was one of only three facilities in New Jersey chosen to participate. Congregate services combine shelter and services for the elderly, particularly for those who are no longer fully capable of maintaining a completely independent lifestyle. Through provision of the opportunity for congregate meals, housekeeping services and assistance in one or more of the activities of daily living, the program provides a residential environment that incorporates shelter and services in order to promote normalization of lifestyle for the impaired or socially deprived elderly. Daughters of Miriam Center/The Gallen Institute is a state-of-the-art long-term care and subacute facility providing broadbased services to seniors. Emphasizing a continuum-of-care focus, Center divisions include a skilled nursing facility, a subacute-care wing, a dementia-care pavilion, a rehabilitation program, a sheltered workshop, hospice care, a respite program and senior housing with supportive services.

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Touro College Graduate School of Social Work Valedictory Speaker Celebrates Belief in Oneself and Giving Back New York—Someone she was close to told her she would amount to nothing, she said. Yet there she was, standing tall and proud on stage at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, adorned in a ﬁtted white dress beneath traditional cap and gown, chosen by her classmates and the faculty from the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work to be their valedictory class speaker at the Division of Graduate Studies Commencement Ceremony on Tuesday. Teaneck resident Hila Revah, alumna of the class of ’15, is not a quitter. “Instead of believing the weightless accusation I used it as an opportunity for selfgrowth, not only for myself, but for my future clients,” she told the gathering of approximately 2,000—including students from six of Touro’s graduate schools, their families and friends—to rousing applause. Being chosen class speaker was just icing on the cake for Revah. The previous week at a student awards ceremony, she had also received the Dean’s award for Academic Honors with Distinction, and an award for Excellence in Field Education. To hear Revah tell it, the real rewards of pursuing her master’s in social work the last two years lay elsewhere. They included learning to believe in herself, that giving to others is reciprocal and the importance of tolerance and respect for diversity. “These are the most powerful lessons I learned at school,” Revah said on the eve of

her graduation. “People should know ultimately it’s your own decisions that get you to the top—believing you can do it yourself. I learned that at school from every professor. They taught me how to self-evaluate and self-reﬂect, and how to overcome hard times.”

‘Mini Marriage Counselor’ Even before enrolling at Touro, Revah might have known social work was in her future. She had volunteered at a nursing home while in high school. In 1996, she volunteered as a “big sister” at an Emunah of Israel orphanage in Netanya. “It seems like I’ve always been a ‘mini marriage counselor,’” she says, laughing, “to parents, friends—just listening, lending an ear, talking to someone at the supermarket, the gas station. I just needed the skills to become a professional.” She also needed to complete her undergraduate education. Before Touro, she had begun working towards a bachelor’s degree but had been interrupted as she began raising a family, doing volunteer work and designing fashionable hats in a millinery business and opening a restaurant/bakery. Born in Petach Tikvah, Israel, Revah’s parents, who were of Moroccan descent, moved to Ontario, Canada when she was two with her brother and sister. She enjoyed a middle-class upbringing, attending Jewish day schools while her parents operated three restaurants.

Hila Revah at Lincoln Center Commencement.

At 18, she married, moved to New Jersey and enrolled in a joint program in graphic design and ﬁne arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women. After about 18 months, she moved back to Canada, settling in Montreal, where she worked as a hat designer and over the course of seven years gave birth to three daughters—Shalhevet, Ayelet and Layla. With the tri-state area again beckoning, the family moved back to New Jersey in 2008, settling in Teaneck. “I loved being near Manhattan and the wonderful school options for my daughters. I saw the potential for growth personally and professionally,” she recalls. Before long, she was running a popular kosher vegetarian restaurant in Teaneck, Mocha Bleu, and had become deeply involved in Emunah of America, becoming its volunteer chapter president—organizing fundraising events and creating awareness of the nonproﬁt organization and its work on behalf of children in Israel.

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She also started taking Zumba classes and became hooked. Soon she was teaching and her classes were ﬁlled with as many as 70 people. Through Zumba, she said, she found a clear path to social work and the timing was right. “Zumba connected me to people of diverse backgrounds,” Revah said. “They responded like it was their therapy. They would call me for advice. They would write, text, e-mail. I really liked working with people! Through exercise and dance, we somehow connected. It was very powerful and I wanted to do something more. I didn’t feel

fulfilled. I felt I could give more. I was ready to just take off.” With her youngest in first grade, she went back to school to complete her bachelor’s degree and began looking around for a master’s program in social work. After setting foot in Touro’s Graduate School of Social Work she immediately felt at home. “I was sold. Everyone was walking the hallways smiling, welcoming and helpful. It was really more like a family than a school. It was one of the best decisions I ever made,” she said. And Touro was sold on her. It wasn’t long before she bonded with her classmates and became extremely well-respected throughout the school by her peers and the faculty for her concern about others and willingness to always lend a hand. “Hila is outstanding,” said Dean Steven Huberman, Ph.D, who interviewed her before she was offered a spot in the program and proudly introduced her departing words as commencement speaker. “She embodies the values and ethics of the social work profession.” A friend and classmate, Runita Rajkumar, valued how Revah would share her real-life experiences at school. As an example she cited a class discussion about immigration policy. Revah discussed how she hires and treats employees at her restaurant and what public policy changes she would like to see happen. Revah loved her classes, her professors and her fieldwork. Her first year was spent at a nursing home at The Daughters of Miriam Center in Clifton, NJ. She said she was hesitant about the placement at first, but later found it to be one of the most eye-opening and enriching experiences ever, and she returns to visit, something not ordinarily done. Reflecting on the next step in her journey, Revah says in the near term she plans to spend time with her daughters, continue working in the restaurant and start a support group for the recently divorced in her community. Eventually she sees herself having a clinical private practice, working one-on-one with adults. “I would like to find a niche where my area of strength is, and I think it’s in the adult population, a field that encompasses a lot of variety. All walks of life, all kinds of stories and challenges,” she says. “We’ll see. The sky’s the limit.” For further information on Touro College, please go to: http://www.touro.edu/media/.

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An Insider’s Perspective: Looking Back on a Jewish Link of NJ Summer Internship By Aviva Jacobs in·tern1 [n. in-turn] A person who works as an apprentice or trainee in an occupation or profession to gain practical experience. (Dictionary.reference.com) The above denotation well sums up my experience as an editorial intern at The Jewish Link for the past few weeks—a combination of a real work schedule, teamwork, learning opportunities and an expansion of my comfort zone all rolled up into one fascinating, jam-packed internship. Through all of my English and writ-

ing classes over the past few years, I have had much experience with formal, analytical and expository writing, particularly through the two AP English courses, Literature & Composition and Language & Composition, that I completed in my last two years of high school. However, I had yet to have much exposure to the writing styles of journalism, interviewing or current events, and that was what I had in mind when I applied for a JLNJ internship earlier this year. I got all that and more. When beginning the internship, I realized that it is quite satisfying to have a set schedule and daily routine—a taste of the “real” work world—while doing something that I enjoy, namely, writing and ed-

iting for, learning about and contributing to a newspaper and cause on a daily basis. I realized as well that as gratifying as it may feel to complete an interview, feature article or cover story by yourself, there is much to be said about the greatness of a collaborative effort. While a few articles I have worked on were joint projects, the newspaper as a whole is the greatest collaboration of efforts, talents and hard work, all of which are evident in the ﬁnal product. As an intern, I was assigned to write and edit many different types of articles, some close to my heart and others as seemingly random as can be, and I was expected to complete both with the same quality of

writing. I came to recognize that the only way to develop a new skill is to try multiple times until you get it right, gradually becoming better and better, but not without the natural, inevitable errors along the way (a personal example: copyediting is not the same as tearing apart a rough draft!). Pushing my comfort zone with a new style of writing not only further developed my skills, but encouraged me to explore other areas of interest and to use all proﬁciencies as a springboard and means to continue to my next goal. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to Moshe Kinderlehrer and to my editor and supervisor, Elizabeth Kratz, for providing me with this incredible experience.

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Rabbi Ian Shaffer: In the Right Place By Larry Bernstein Some people know from a young age what they want to do professionally. For Rabbi Ian Shaffer, deciding upon the rabbinate was a process. However, anyone who has sat in a class with him can surely attest that he made the right choice. After three years of working in Israel, Rabbi Shaffer and his wife had a decision to make. Should they return to England or stay in Israel? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I realized what I wanted. Kollel was right for me. While I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in a pulpit, I liked teaching and dealing with younger people.â&#x20AC;? The kollel Rabbi Shaffer attended was Meretz Kollel-Mevasseret Zion. While at the kollel, Rabbi Shaffer was fortunate to ďŹ nd a number of quality teachers and mentors, including Nechama Leibowitz. Rabbi Shaffer raves about Leibowitz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take no for an answer, and she forced you to come to conclusion. She was a great pedagogue, and every lesson was like learning how to teach.â&#x20AC;? Ultimately, the Shaffers left Israel when the rabbi found there was no livelihood

for him there. Back in the UK, Rabbi Shaffer served as an assistant principal of Judaic Studies at a high school in London. The school was groundbreaking, as it was the ďŹ rst school in England to teach the same curriculum to girls as it did to boys. Rabbi Shaffer was proud to be part of the institution and believed wholeheartedly in the philosophy. When he was questioned about teaching at the school, Rabbi Shaffer responded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If after 120 years, the ďŹ rst thing I am called out for is teaching gemorah to girls, well, that should be my biggest problem.â&#x20AC;? The Shaffers moved to America after one of their daughters married an American. With their machetunim in Fair Lawn, the decision of where to live in America was an easy one. Since then, Rabbi Shaffer has had a chance to follow through on one of his passionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;teaching Navi and Tanach. These were not a common area of focus in post-yeshiva studies; the tradition was to study on your own. Ultimately, the message was that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as important as Talmud. However, for Rabbi Shaffer, Navi/Tanach was what he connected to most, particularly the ďŹ ve Me-

gillot. He says of learning Tanach, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you learn Tanach, you learn what it means to be a human being.â&#x20AC;? Regarding the Navi, Rabbi Shaffer says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a lucky guy to get paid to teach about King David and King Shlomo. These Rabbi Ian Shaffer are the people who make us who we are. We need to probe and understand them.â&#x20AC;? After moving to the US, Rabbi Shaffer started teaching Navi/Tanach at Stern College. He was pleased to continue teaching at a girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really believe passionately that girls should be taught to a high standard.â&#x20AC;? And the students are pleased to have him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they ďŹ nd me intriguing, enthusiastic.â&#x20AC;? Rabbi Shaffer strives to make the individuals in Neviim real people for his students and not mere characters in a book. Along those lines, a question Rabbi Shaffer likes to ask his students is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would you date this guy?â&#x20AC;? When asked if he was a feminist, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a supporter within boundaries.

There must be a halachic basis. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about politics or making a statement.â&#x20AC;? Rabbi Shaffer also teaches a weekly adult class in Tanach at Young Israel in Fair Lawn. The class has been meeting regularly since 2008. (Want to catch up on past classes? Check out YUTorah.org.) Rabbi Shaffer describes the class as condensed and focused, covering a topic and a chapter a week. The goal for the class is to have a memorable start, end and conclusion. While teaching is very meaningful to Rabbi Shaffer, a major part of his day is dedicated to his role as a mashgiach and supervisor for Kosher food services at Barnard College. Rabbi Shaffer says the job fell into his lap while he served for a year as a Hillel Rabbi at Columbia. Rabbi Shaffer described the program as very serious. He is there early in the morning, orders the food, reviews the menu and inspects the kitchen. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a brand new kitchen with a chef and three to four assistants cooking from scratch. They serve 500â&#x20AC;&#x201C;600 meals per day and are even open on Pesach. Sometimes, ďŹ nding the right position takes time. Bergen County is certainly a beneďŹ ciary of Rabbi Shafferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long route to his â&#x20AC;&#x153;right place.â&#x20AC;?

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Widow(er) Remarriage By Erica J. Goldberg, Esq. and Norman Sohn, MD, MBA, CRPC While the formal will is the most important document in estate planning, there are occasionally needs for additional information or instructions. We have identiďŹ ed an area that is not a component of classic estate planning, but that becomes signiďŹ cant following the passing of a spouse. That subject is remarriage of a surviving spouse. In many cases supplemental instructions to the family are best communicated via a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letter of Last Instructions,â&#x20AC;? or LLI. This is an informal document that provides helpful instructions and guidance to the surviving family after the death of a husband or wife. While the written will may not be available at the time of death, the LLI should be readily available immediately after death has occurred. The LLI does not have the legal force of a will and does not require an attorney for its preparation, but it does set forth the intent of the LLI author. Other subjects that could be included in an LLI will be discussed in future articles on estate planning. Widow or widower remarriage is a subject that is important and can be or become

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OU and YU Present Tisha B’Av Shiurim on DVD and Online As the Jewish calendar passes through the summer months, Bein Hametzarim, the period colloquially known as “The Three Weeks,” will soon be observed. This time period goes through various stages of mourning over the destruction of the two Temples and other Jewish tragedies. Though the period usually begins with Shiva Asar B’Tammuz, the Fast of the 17th Day of Tammuz, the fast will be observed this year on the 18th Day of Tammuz on Sunday, July 5, from before dawn till after sundown. The laws of mourning intensify

during the Nine Days, beginning with Rosh Chodesh Av on Friday, July 17. The Three Weeks will culminate with the 24-hour fast of Tisha B’Av on Saturday night, July 25 through Sunday, July 26. The Orthodox Union has partnered with Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future (CJF) to produce a DVD consisting of various shiurim with the goal of bringing deeper meaning and spirituality to Tisha B’Av. The video will feature presentations by Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, University Professor of Jewish Thought

and History at YU and YU CJF Senior Scholar; and Rabbi Shalom Rosner, maggid shiur at OU Torah, spiritual leader of Kehillat Nofei Hashemesh and rebbe at Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim. The DVD, coordinated by Rabbi Robert Shur from YU CJF, is being sent to all congregations that request it in advance at www.oucommunity.org. Also on Tisha B’Av, the OU will present its annual multi-hour webcast of shiurim by OU Executive Vice President, Emeritus Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, and OU Senior Managing Director Rabbi Steven Weil. This

will be streamed live online at www.ou.org. “The videos prepared by the Orthodox Union and Yeshiva University will provide an opportunity for members of synagogues to spend time on Tisha B’av afternoon reﬂecting on the tragedies that have occurred on this day, on the rise of global anti-Semitism, and this year’s events in France and in Israel,” explained Rabbi Judah Isaacs, OU Director of Community and Synagogue Engagement. For more information and to request the DVD for your synagogue visit www.oucommunity.org.

Hebrew Theological College Joins Touro System The Hebrew Theological College (HTC) of Skokie, Ill. has officially joined the Touro College and University System (TCUS), an affiliation which is planned to strengthen both institutions by coordinating and leveraging the respective resources of each. Through this partnership, a pathway will be created for qualified HTC graduates to gain preferred acceptance into Touro graduate and professional schools; HTC students will, in time, have enhanced course offerings on campus; and access to Touro’s Division of Online Education and Touro Univer-

Pictured left to right, Rabbi Moshe D. Krupka, executive vice president of TCUS; Melvin Ness, senior vice president and CFO of TCUS; Rabbi Shmuel L. Schuman, interim CEO and chancellor of HTC; Dr. Alan Kadish; Brian Levinson; Michael Newman, senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer of TCUS; and David Raab, executive vice president of TCUS.

sity Worldwide. “The fundamental principles on which HTC and Touro were founded are closely aligned—strengthening the Jewish community and a commitment to academic excellence,” according to Dr. Alan Kadish, president and CEO of TCUS. Said Brian Levinson, chairman of the HTC board of directors, “HTC is very excited to move forward with the Touro partnership. The opportunities presented to HTC, the Chicago community and the Midwest, through the talent and expertise offered by this collaboration, will have a profound impact.”

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Chabad of West JEC Opens Bikur Orange Presents Cholim Room ‘Paint With Me’

The Jewish Educational Center was represented at the Harvard Graduate School of Education last week, as one of its RTMA assistant principals, Rabbi Ami Neuman, was selected to participate in an annual leadership institute for educators. AOL (The Art of Leadership) is an annual week-long institute run by Harvard, which draws select educators from around the country to hone their leadership and educational skills and learn from recognized masters in these areas. Rabbi Neuman was part of a cohort of twelve Jewish educators selected and sponsored by

Chabad of West Orange Rosh Chodesh Society is proud to present Paint With Me on Tuesday, July 14 at 7:30pm. A ‘Paint With Me’ artist will guide participants through a step-by-step process of replicating a featured painting. Perfect for beginners, as well as more advanced artists, participants will learn technique and art terms along the way. Canvases, paints, easels, brushes and smocks will be provided. The program is intended for all women and girls. The fee is $36. Please RSVP by Sunday, July 12 to www.chabadwestorange.com/donate—put ‘Paint With Me’ in the memo box. Chabad of West Orange is located at 395 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, NJ. For more information call 973-325-6311 or email Altie@ chabadwestorange.com.

RTMA Assistant Principal Rabbi Ami Neuman. CREDIT: RTMA

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Gary Horan, President of Trinitas Hospital; Rav Elazar Mayer Teitz, Dean of the JEC; Danny and Claire Kahane; their son Jeremy Kahane; and their son-in-law Richie Pomerantz at the gala opening on June 29. CREDIT: JEC

The Jewish Educational Center is proud to participate in the opening of the new Bikur Cholim room at Elizabeth’s Trinitas Hospital. The initiative will serve both Jewish patients and medical staff and will be run and stocked weekly by Chesed 24/7. Community philanthropists Danny and Claire Kahane sponsored the room in memory of their parents.

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An Urgent Plea to Strengthen Israel-Education Programs New York—In an age when students graduating from Jewish high schools must be increasingly knowledgeable about the multitude of issues facing Israel in order to successfully defend its positions on college campuses, many of them are ﬁnding themselves not up to the challenge. This is why The Lookstein Center for Jewish Education at Bar-Ilan University and the UJA Federation of New York joined forces to present a “What’s Up Israel: Consultation” event for Jewish high school educators, which featured two of the Jewish world’s leading advocates for strengthening Israel-education programs at all levels. What’s Up Israel is a new, innovative initiative of The Lookstein Center. It will introduce a facilitated social media discussion for high school students from across North America by focusing on the multitude of issues facing Israel. The featured speakers at this event, which was held recently at the UJA Federation headquarters in New York City, were Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and Ambas-

Lookstein Center Director Stuart Zweiter, far right, with, from left, Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in NY, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Executive Vice Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

sador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel in New York. Participants included in-person attendees, as well as those who joined online. They included leading high school educators from across the U.S. eastern seaboard and Canada. Among those in attendance was a participant from the Golda Och Academy High School in West Orange, NJ.

Improving Israel’s Brand Aharoni stressed the importance of teaching Jewish children and young adults in the United States that Israel is more than

its problems. Saying “this brand image does not serve Israel’s interests,” Aharoni told the educators that the “Israel brand" has now been twinned with the Palestinian conﬂict in the minds of most young people. “This is why Israel has to create relevance in positive areas. Young people must learn about Israel’s core meaning, and we should be talking about it as a country whose people are daring, independent, tough, smart and who have leadership qualities…We have to stress messages that show that Israel can be fun, a good value as a travel destination and trendy. We have to close the perception gap,” Aharoni said.

Fighting Anti-Israel Messages and BDS Movement Hoenlein told the educators that more and more Jewish children are absorbing the anti-Israel messages they see on TV. Saying that ignorance serves the enemies of Israel, he added, “We have to make Jewish history and Israel’s role in it relevant to children. Tell them about all the amazing discoveries taking place in Israel, which show our connection to this land throughout history.”

More effectively teaching modern Jewish history is essential, said Hoenlein, who added that 50 percent of young Jews don’t know what Auschwitz is. He said, “If you asked young Jews who is Natan Sharansky or [about] the Soviet Jewry Movement, most of them would not know.” Hoenlein said all Jews should be concerned with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which he said was part of the “anti-Semitic revolution now taking place around the world.” He added that the BDS movement is building on the same anti-Semitic sentiments that we witnessed in 1930s Europe, except it is attacking the collective Jew—Israel—rather than the individual Jew. Both men stirred numerous questions and ideas, which will lead to a follow-up workshop in the fall conducted by The Lookstein Center to advance the What’s Up Israel program. To learn more about Lookstein Center activities in the US, which are supported by the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University, contact Stuart Zweiter, Director of The Lookstein Center, at stuart@lookstein.org.

4th Annual Yoga on the Green at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades More than 250 men, women, children and teens ﬂocked to the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades to attend the fourth annual Yoga on the Green, where JCC master Yoga instructor, Brenda Blanco, led a free, one-hour yoga class on an expansive lawn on the JCC grounds. It was one of the Center’s most well-attended free health and wellness events this year, drawing a diverse and dedicated group, eager to take part in new ﬁtness options. “Yoga practice is great exercise to improve overall health and an excellent way to stay in shape,” says Barbara Marrott, Director of Fitness and Wellness at the JCC.

“We were excited to see so many people of all ages and levels attend, because we not only drew people who are already committed to yoga as a health discipline, we drew families, kids and teens who were trying it for the ﬁrst time. The JCC hopes that by offering free community events like this, they will be able to provide people with opportunities to discover new forms of exercise. The attendance for this event demonstrates that the JCC is giving people the range of options they are looking for to keep them engaged in healthy lifestyles. In an effort to encourage members of

the larger community to engage in more healthful activities, and to educate them to the wide variety of ﬁtness options open to them, the JCC offers free community

events like Yoga on the Green several times a year. For more information, call (410)4081488, email join@jccotp.org or visit www.jccotp.org.

JCC Holds 15th Annual ‘Play Fore! the Kids’ Golf Event The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades will hold its 15th annual “Play Fore! the Kids” golf event at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, New Jersey on Monday, August 3. The fundraiser will help raise money for more than 500 children with special needs who learn life skills, attend summer camps and take part in other educational and recreational programs at the JCC. Proceeds from the event supporting children with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities who attend the Gutten-

berg Center for Special Services at the JCC, which offers more than 70 programs each month for people with special needs, many

on a weekly basis. Attending or sponsoring the golf event will allow children to participate in the JCC nursery school and sum-

mer camps, provide the opportunity for developmentally disabled children and teens to learn valuable life skills to enhance their daily lives and support Camp Dream Street, a free camp dedicated to children with cancer and blood disorders, and their siblings, who get to swim, bake, dance, plant gardens and do absolutely everything that their healthy peers would do, in a caring, medically safe environment.

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Don’t Miss Out on the MetroWest JCC Tuv Ha’aretz CSA By Jill Kirsch The MetroWest JCC, in conjunction with Hazon, is preparing to begin its annual Tuv Ha’aretz CSA, and invites community members to join with them. Tuv Ha Aretz (meaning good for/from the land) is its Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that runs for 12 weeks from July 9 through September 24. Every Thursday, participants will come to the JCC between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. to pick up their share of the day’s crop. If someone is unable to come during those hours, the JCC will bag it and leave it at the reception desk for a later pick-up. Members receive approximately 10–12 vegetable items and one fruit item each Thursday—more than enough to feed a family of 4–6 for the week. The vegetables are delicious, and plentiful—and are picked the day they are delivered to ensure quality and freshness. In addition, participants receive a weekly newsletter with tips, ideas, recipes and more, and the JCC is planning to repeat its successful “add-ons,” like ﬂower arranging demos and cooking demonstrations. A CSA lets participants buy shares in a small, family farm and then reap the beneﬁts of the harvest with bags of produce from summer to early fall. For a set fee, members get weeks of freshly picked produce. CSAs are quite the hot trend; according to the USDA, there are now more than 8,000 of them across the United States. At

Just a sampling of the fresh produce that will be available weekly at the MetroWest JCC during its Tuv Ha’aretz CSA. CREDIT: JCC

some, participants pick their own while at others, like the JCC’s, they bag the produce themselves after it is delivered weekly by the farm. The beautiful vegetables and fruits received throughout this program are grown and delivered by third-generation farmers Linda and Ed Huff of Central Valley Farm in Asbury, NJ. This Hunterdon County farm has been in the Huff family since 1948 and the family has been farming in the area for over 100 years. While it is still a dairy farm, it has expanded to include a full line of pro-

duce and ﬂowers. Central Valley Farm also raises grass-fed cows for beef, and chicken for farm-fresh brown eggs. The JCC beneﬁts from a long-standing, wonderful relationship with Ed and Linda Huff, who coordinate the CSA connection. Their farm stand is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The word Hazon means vision. This program’s vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable Jewish community and world for all. Hazon was founded in 2000 and has grown every year since. It is based in New York City and at the Isabella Freed-

man Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT, with staff in San Francisco, San Diego, Boulder, Denver and Philadelphia. Hazon welcomes participants of all religious backgrounds and the unafﬁliated as well, and works closely with a wide range of institutions and leaders across the Jewish world. The fee to participate is $365 for the season, but early payment by June 15 comes with a fee reduction to $350. For more information or to sign up, contact Daena Silverman at (973)530-3536 or dsilverman@jccmetrowest.org.

JFS MetroWest Domestic Violence Response Team Graduation

DVRT graduates who will be assisting victims in the Montclair community. CREDIT: JFS MW

On June 9, the Rachel Coalition held a graduation for its most recent class of Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteers at B’nai Keshet in Montclair. Grad-

Graduates who will assist victims in West Essex and Millburn. CREDIT: JFS MW

uates were required to complete 40 hours of training to become members of their local municipalities’ Domestic Violence Response Teams. These individuals are called

Graduates who will be assisting victims in West Orange, East Orange, Orange and Irvington. CREDIT: JFS MW

to the police station when a victim of domestic violence visits their local police department to report a domestic violence incident.

The names of the graduates have been intentionally omitted to protect the identities of these volunteers who will assist residents in domestic violence situations.

Yoetzet Nechama Price to Return to West Orange and Livingston Yoetzet Nechama Price speaking earlier this year. CREDIT: SHERRY KIRSCHENBAUM

The West Orange and Livingston communities are pleased to announce that Yoetzet Nechama Price will be returning for the coming year. During this past year, she spoke several times at the local synagogues, on topics

of interest and import to the women of the community. Mikvah Chana, Synagogue of the Suburban Torah, Congregation Etz Chaim and Congregation AABJ&D have already signed on to sponsor this ongoing and

important community-wide program. However, the communities are seeking additional sponsors. If you are interested in contributing, please contact any of the above-named synagogues for more details.

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Doing It My Way By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersch Weinreb Most of us have had occasions in our lives when we acted as supervisors over others. It might have been in our role as parents disciplining our children, it might have been as employers giving instructions to employees, or it might have been any number of other contexts in which we had to tell others what to do. I sometimes reflect on the many times in my own personal and professional life when I suggested, counseled or otherwise instructed others. And I often think of the diverse reactions I received to my attempts to influence or guide the behavior of another. There were certainly those who rejected my instructions, sometimes passively, sometimes defiantly. My own children were quite creative in devising ways to ignore their father’s commands. And I have had subordinates in various positions that I have held who sometimes stood up to me and simply said, “No!” I have also experienced numerous occasions when my suggestions or commands were carried out to the letter. These were occasions when the individuals I supervised acted with commitment, with obedience to my wishes. I must admit to my great preference to these individuals. Every supervisor likes commitment.

But there is a middle category. Here, the subordinates neither defy the orders, nor perfectly conform to them. Rather, the subordinate’s response is, “Yes, but!”—”I will listen to what you say,” they respond, “but I will do it my way!” When I received responses in this middle category, I found myself in a quandary. On the one hand, I wanted my orders obeyed, but on the other hand, I didn’t want to squelch the initiative and self-reliance of the person to whom I was assigning the task. I may have preferred total commitment, but I compromised. I allowed concession. It is from these personal reﬂections that I can better understand the interaction between the major character of this week’s Torah portion (Parshat Balak), Balaam son of Be’or, and the Almighty. Read the opening paragraphs of this week’s Torah portion carefully. Balaam begins as a very pious individual who dares not make a move without the Lord’s permission. He asks God whether he can accept the request he has received to curse the Israelites. God answers, “Do not go with them! You must not curse that people, for they are blessed.” Balaam accepts this response with commitment. He tells Balak’s dignitaries, “I cannot go with you.” But then Balak ups the ante and sends more numerous and more distinguished dignitaries to Balaam. Again, Balaam consults the Almighty. But this time, He responds, “You may go with them, but what-

ever I command you, you shall do.” How do we understand this shift in the divine instructions? Drawing upon our own personal human experiences in giving instructions to others, we can begin to understand this shift. At ﬁrst, Balaam responds with commitment. In his second consultation with the Lord, that commitment has diminished. The second delegation of dignitaries has weakened Balaam’s resolve. So God, so to speak, has to adapt to Balaam’s “Yes, but!” And God offers a concession: “Obey me, but do it your way.” Our sages describe this concession with this adage: “On the road which man wishes to pursue, upon that road he is led.” That is, God allows us to follow the paths we ourselves choose. Our free will is so important to Him that He concedes to our wishes, and allows us to “do it our way.” Of course, He prefers commitment, but He grants concession, hoping that, even in doing it our way, we will ultimately obey Him and conform, albeit imperfectly, to His will. This approach to understanding one of the ways in which the Almighty deals with human weakness allows us to understand many other examples in the Bible of God’s concessions to human willfulness. Just a few short weeks ago, for example, we read in Numbers 13 of God’s command to Moses to send spies, meraglim, to scout out the Promised Land. The commentaries struggle with the account in Deuteronomy

1 in which it is clear that it was the people’s idea, indeed demand, that spies be sent, and not God’s command. The rabbis resolved the problem of the differing texts by suggesting that God Himself did not think spies were necessary. He originally depended upon the people’s commitment to rely unquestioningly upon His promise of the land to them. But the people wanted to “do it their way” by sending spies. God, as it were, relented, conceded. His command to send out spies was a concession He felt was necessary to grant in the absence of commitment. This insight also helps us understand the questions that have been raised by students of the Bible for millennia about the desirability of a king in Israel. Is appointing a king a divine imperative, as some texts suggest? Or is it a concession by God to the will of the people? Here, too, our approach is helpful. If He could depend upon the people’s total commitment to His divine sovereignty, then there would be no necessity for a king. But the people wanted it “their way,” and so we have God’s concession, the mitzvah of appointing a king. This concept is particularly useful to apply to our own lives. Ideally, we all should act out of perfect commitment. But human nature often insists that we do it our way. The compassionate Lord of the universe “cuts us a bit of slack” and gives us some ﬂexibility but relies upon us not to veer too far from His expectations.

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Balak: Bilam’s Blues By Larry Stiefel Bamidbar: 22: 28 It was the same story in every town they visited. Bilam had been a big star in Midian before his encounter with Balak. He had received the royal treatment everywhere he went. He got to sit on the choice rock at the oasis. He always got the best palm tree under which to rest. People treated him like a celebrity, bowing in his presence or kissing his hand. “There goes Hashem’s prophet,” they would say. His counsel was much valued. They would bring out their children for him to bless. It had been great. Since the whole Balak thing (what people in Midian were calling “Moavgate”), everything had changed. People still pointed at him when he went by, but now they weren’t smiling or waving. They were whispering. “Our ally asks for a curse on Israel and gets a blessing instead,” “Traitor,” “Bumbling fool.” He had heard it all. And now they placed him in the back of the oasis, far from the lush vegetation and the watering hole. Celebrity was so ﬁckle. But that wasn’t the worst part. Now, wherever he went, people wanted to see her. Talk to her. Pet her. She had become a serious liability. Let’s face it, a talking donkey is a wonder to behold when she is protecting you from an angry angel with a sword, but after the confrontation is over, she just kind of cramps your style.

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Bilam rode into the town of Ushka on his trusted donkey (Ushka: the county seat of the Glinkpa Province of Midian, famous for its grapes, idols and rock formations). “Are we there yet?” the donkey asked. Bilam sighed. “Almost.” “Good, I’m so hungry I could eat a horse, if you’ll pardon the expression.” Bilam rolled his eyes. The donkey had saved his life, so he had to put up with her bad puns. Bilam knew that the donkey was one of God’s unique designs—some even say she had come into being during the first week of creation, at the very beginning—but she was really becoming a pain in the… neck. Bilam entered the town square. At first there was no reaction, but after a few minutes, the children came running out, followed by the adults. “Hello, donkey,” they would say, completely ignoring him. Sometimes the donkey would speak, much to the pleasure of the crowd. Other times she would remain silent, in deference to Bilam, but she would still flash her big, toothy grin for the audience. They loved that. It was hard to go from famous celebrity to straight man to a donkey. Bilam tried to contain his bitterness. He knew that this was all part of punishment from God for resisting His will and going with Balak and his advisers. Bilam had sought fame and fortune by defying his Creator, and now he had neither. Sometimes it seemed like more than he could bare. Sometimes he wished the donkey hadn’t saved him and had allowed the angel to strike him down. As a prophet of God, Bilam could see

that the donkey’s future was bright. She would live a long, happy life, filled with water, hay and increasing renown. In the generations to come, while Bilam would vanish from the greater consciousness of the world, writers would compose books filled with talking animals. And Bilam could even see a future of motion pictures filled with talking donkeys, even though he had no notion of what a motion picture was. “You know, donkey,” Bilam said as he hitched her to a post in the town square of Ushka, “your brave deed will live on forever, and you will be discussed by great scholars throughout eternity. Whereas I will lead a short, unhappy life and vanish from the world completely. If my name is ever brought up, it will be as an example of a self-

ish fool and a man who chats with animals. “I’m sorry to hear that,” the donkey said. “I think you’re a great man, worthy of respect and loyalty.” Bilam smiled and petted his donkey on the head. You couldn’t help but like her. Bilam wanted to discuss so much more with his trusted donkey. He wanted to rail at fate. He wanted to prophesize for the ages. But he held his tongue. For when all is said and done, although the donkey was good company while they were on the road, her intellectual capacities were limited. For although the donkey was one of God’s greatest miracles, when it really came down to it, she was still a jackass. Larry Stiefel is a pediatrician at Tenaﬂy Pediatrics.

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Show Me the Pants By Banji Latkin Ganchrow Yes, it’s another column about husband #1. If you have had enough of these, you had better just put the paper down, walk away, get a shot of tequila and then just read it really fast. It’s like pulling off a Band-Aid. You don’t want to do it, but it has to be done. A recent former friend of mine, in a tirade about how terrible I am, also commented on my poor treatment of husband #1. But my response to her and all of you is that you cannot make this stuff up. I don’t intentionally try to think of these things. They really happen. And if they are happening in my house, I can only hope/imagine they are also happening in other people’s houses (though clearly not in the home of the person who thinks I am so terrible). Perhaps I am not alone in this ridiculousness. Let us set the scene: three man-boys lying on the couch watching a baseball game. Harried, sweaty, delirious mom running up and down the stairs trying to pack son #1 for trunk pick-up the next day. “Can you please bring me down the t-shirts you want me to pack?” I say calmly and sweetly. “Whatever you pack is ﬁne mom, thanks.” I am seriously thinking of delving into his Blue’s Clues wardrobe from when he was 3 years old and sending that up with him to be a counselor. Perhaps I will throw in the matching underwear that went with those ensembles. “Honey,” I say calmly and sweetly, “if you want to bring your suit

with you to camp, I need the suit pants.” He looks at me with his yummy face and says “I am really not sure where I put them when I came home from Israel. I think I left them on the piano and someone moved them.” Aha, we all look to the biggest of all the lyingon-the-couch man-boys and hope he will know where these elusive pants are, since before Shabbos he is the harried, sweaty, delirious parent running up and down the stairs hiding all of our belongings before the Shabbos queen makes her way into our home and banishes us all into the dungeon. “Um husband #1, I know you have had a really hard day and you are relaxing so nicely, but could you please go ﬁnd his pants?” My husband of almost 20 years turns to look at me and says, and I am not misquoting, I cannot be sued for libel, he says, “What do the pants look like?” What do the pants look like? What do the pants look like? WHAT DO THE PANTS LOOK LIKE?!?! Breathe. Put down the bagel knife. Breathe. “Shmoopy, the pants look like pants. Like the pants he wears every single Shabbos. They don’t look like a dress, they look like pants.” At this point, the other two baseball-watching lying-on-the-couch man-boys are laughing so hard they possibly have rolled off of the couch at this point and their father and I are in a staring match.

“Please go ﬁnd the pants. Please.” So husband #1 went to look for the pants while his giggling fan club was taking bets on what piece of clothing he was actually going to come down with. I was not a part of this fan club; I was too busy trying to ﬁgure out how I could use the bagel knife and get away with it. Just kidding. Next scene: Husband #1 comes down the stairs holding the pair of pants. Did

Banji Ganchrow is, hopefully, walking around a museum in New York, and her children are, hopefully, walking around camp fully dressed because when you don’t pack for yourself, you get what you get and you don’t get upset...

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From Immorality to Holiness By Mordechai and Nina Glick On Sunday evening we had the pleasure of attending the wedding of the son of old family friends. We had watched him and his siblings grow and mature from the time that they were babies. This was a special simcha because the chasson is 43 and his kallah is 39. As we all know in frum circles that is considered old! The fact that they waited to find the “right one” is not because they did not have previous opportunities. In actual fact the same couple was engaged to each other five years ago and for whatever reason decided to part ways. Hashem obviously had different plans for them because they are now husband and wife. As we parked our car several blocks from the wedding locale in Manhattan we heard loud noises and suddenly realized that we were walking along 5th Avenue in the midst of the Gay Pride Parade. It is not the noise that disturbed us. All of us that attend weddings regularly know that the musicians must be told to increase the volume of the music as the evening progresses. By the time we leave a wedding we usually feel wiped out from the experience. Comically, in the lobby outside wedding halls we have found many older than 35 sitting and trying to engage in normal conversation before they lose their hearing. It was the dress of the participants in the parade (or non dress), it was the absolutely disgusting behavior being exhibited by people on the floats and the crass lewd gestures that were going on publicly with thousands and thousands of people cheering them on. There were by-

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you hear the marching band that started to play? The fireworks that were going off in the background? The award he was given for finding said pants? The parade that was being led by his float? Hey kids, he found the pants, not Jimmy Hoffa, give me a break. So off they went to celebrate this milestone and back to packing went the harried, sweaty, delusional mom. “Why isn’t he packing himself?” you ask. Because I don’t want him to put me in a nursing home. Will this actually help stop that situation from becoming a reality? No. But I just keep doing my thing hoping that when the time comes they will say “She did everything for us, how could we do this to her?” And then they will lock me up and throw away the key. Hope everyone has a great summer!

standers with young children, teenagers, older couples—we cannot imagine what they were thinking. As we pushed our way through the street from this abhorrent display to the 12th ﬂoor of a building where the chuppah took place on the roof we went from one world to a totally different holy setting. The noise from the street actually permeated the rooftop where we all stood as the chasson and kallah walked to their chuppah. Suddenly a sense of holiness transcended. The ketubah was read, the brachos were recited, the cup was broken and a different type of sound permeated the area. They were the sounds of joy and elation. Music began and there was a signiﬁcant difference between the music we had heard only moments ago and the excitement of Od Yeshoma. We would like to make it very clear that we have friends who are living a gay lifestyle. There is no question in our minds that they would cringe at the behavior of the people participating in the parade. These were not the acts of people who are gay and living within communities participating in civic and neighborly activities. What we saw was totally outrageous only giving good cause to those who oppose a gay lifestyle. At the wedding we discussed with siblings of the chasson how they tried to shield their own eyes and those of their children as they walked through the streets. Again it was time to be m’sameach the chasson and kallah and return to the reality of the world that we as shomer mitzvoth have chosen to live. After what we saw yesterday the loud music played at our type of weddings suddenly seems more palatable (only slightly).

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Why Do We Argue So Much? By Dr. Tamara Sofair-Fisch Jennifer and Jonathan were so looking forward to their vacation. They were ﬁnally going to get a break from the busy grind of their hectic lives. Much to their disappointment, the vacation was marred by many arguments that left each of them feeling sad and more alone than when they were home, busy in their daily routines. Scott and Meredith were ready to tear their hair out. Their 14-year-old daughter was continually lacking in discipline, and there were ongoing arguments about her numerous last-minute demands of her parents, without thought as to their schedules and their pressures. In contrast, when they expressed their expectations of her, their daughter became as oppositional, hard headed and stubborn as a mule. Finally, Melissa and Matt had made great progress in therapy. They felt closer, and had overcome some destructive interpersonal patterns. They were disappointed when they came to session a week later, following another argument that had erupted during the intervening week. Surprisingly, each of these very different scenarios has a similar underlying explanation. Understanding the fundamentals of this process helps in creating a more satisfactory outcome to each of these three (and other similar) situations. I often demonstrate our varying states

of mind using a variety of balls. As an example, when you squeeze together two different colored balls made from Play-Doh, they merge, and eventually, the two balls cannot be separated into their original colors. In contrast, the same actions with two baseballs merely lead to a clunking sound. Finally, squeezing two squish balls together will temporarily distort the shapes of the balls. Upon releasing the pressure, the balls pop back into their original shapes. So what on earth do these balls have to do with family arguments? People have two basic needs: a need to belong and a need to be loved. And, a need to be separate, independent and to maintain our unique identities. These two needs are opposite and equally strong and continually exert unconscious conflicting pressures upon us. Without our realization, our “self” morphs into each of the various models of the balls that I described. Thus, when we are happy, relaxed, content, well rested and well fed, we tend to be as resilient as the squish ball. Our boundaries are firm but flexible. In contrast, when we are ill, tired, hungry, stressed, overwhelmed and/or spend way too much time with another person, we become like the Play-Doh or the hard ball. Our resilience and flexibility disappear, and unconsciously, we easily lose our identities, or resort to protecting them with a hard outer shell. Intimate relationships threaten our core self more than any other. We allow our part-

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ners and family members entry into our innermost circles, and we allow ourselves to “need” more emotional support, love and validation from our family members. As a result of this greater closeness, we are more vulnerable and family members are most able to threaten our core self. We, creative humans that we are, find perfect solutions for this dilemma. We unconsciously generate arguments, simply because they provide temporary bad feelings, allowing for distance from our loved one, thereby ensuring our emotional safety. Let’s return to Jennifer and Jonathan whose vacation was marred by the incessant arguments. They each had made assumptions about the vacation prior to their trip to a relaxing resort, and they had never checked in with each other about the silent plans they had created. Thus, Jonathan, who worked many long hours at a demanding career thought that the vacation would be perfect for golfing, working out and spending dinners with his wife. Jennifer, who also worked long hours in a demanding career, thought the vacation would be a wonderful opportunity for the two of them to “connect.” She envisioned hours spent walking on the beach, lounging at the pool and having time to sightsee. In reality, on vacation, Jennifer and Jonathan were now together more hours than usual. Alarm bells were sounding deep in their psyches, warning about the dangers to the survival of each of their identities. One unconscious solution to the fear of losing oneself is to imagine that the other will just adapt and mold themselves to you. Hence, they become like you, and your self is protected. However, this underlying wish cannot be accepted by the other, because it threatens the core self of the other. Can you see that incessant arguments are an excellent protective mechanism for both Jennifer and Jonathan? Distance is created, to counteract the closeness brought on by greater time and proximity to each other. There are definite strategies one can implement to improve this situation. Neither Jennifer nor Jonathan took their partner’s needs into account, as they created their dream assumptions. Had they conversed about their ideals prior to the trip, they could have created time each day to meet both of their individual and joint needs, and the vacation would have been very successful. The process of hearing and responding to each other’s needs creates mutual re-

spect and calms the inner fears that the self will be lost in all the togetherness. Many parents of teens experience the same frustration as Scott and Meredith. Their children expect them to always meet and fulfill their needs and demands immediately. However, the teens have no sense that their parents are separate people who also have needs and expectations. In reality, babies are best represented by the Play-Doh. They are malleable and totally filled by parents. As all parents of 2-year-olds know, it doesn’t take long for their children’s individuality and independence to emerge. But the real battle for individual identity doesn’t usually begin prior to the early teen years when the teens are forever shifting from Play-Doh to hardball selves. Knowing this, parents can begin non-judgmental conversations with their teens about what they are feeling and experiencing. Listening carefully, validating and respecting the thoughts and feelings of the teen is the best way of communicating your acceptance of the teen’s emerging separateness. Once the teen’s emerging autonomy is respected, they are in a better place to hear about their parents’ needs and wants. Sometimes, family psychotherapy provides a safe and excellent forum to begin such conversations. This brings me back to Melissa and Matt, who had made great strides in therapy. Luckily, I warned them that they were very likely to experience a regression, so they were not totally surprised when an argument ensued during the intervening week. We continued to work on reducing conflict by enhancing emotional safety and mutual respect. To summarize, the ideal state of mind is best represented by the squish ball, which is flexible, but still able to retain its core characteristics. So how can we shift from play dough and hard ball, so that we are more flexible and resilient more frequently? The answer comes from knowing oneself, understanding one’s self and developing healthy communication styles within oneself and with others. Just as Adam was charged with naming all the living creatures in the new world God had created, each of us has to go through the task of naming all of the parts within our inner worlds. Locating, labeling and understanding our complex inner selves lead to us knowing ourselves well, and then effectively communicating our needs to our loved ones. The resultant honest communication and mutual respect of our needs, as well as those of whom we love, permits the more stable and flexible selves to emerge, leading to greater intimacy and independence. In subsequent articles, I will describe my process of mapping and mastery of the inner world, a method of learning to become as flexible, resilient and cohesive as the squish ball. Dr. Tamara Sofair-Fisch is a NJ licensed psychologist with practices in West Orange (973- 669-3333) and Lawrenceville (609-883-2577). In addition to helping numerous individuals and couples, she teaches and trains licensed therapists in her unique approach: Mapping and Mastery of the Inner World. To learn more, visit www.RelationshipSolutionsNJ.com or contact her at DrTamaraSF@RelationshipSolutionsNJ.com.

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Vacationing in Montreal By Nina Glick The summer is upon us and families are considering different options of fun and easy destinations to visit. In my mind, Montreal is a no brainer of a great place to visit, with opportunities for everyone in the family to have a good time. Montreal is six hours away by car for a couple alone but with children in the car I think that one would have to consider more stops along the way. For sure seven to seven and a half hours should do it. Of course there is always ﬂying. It is a one-hour ﬂight but the hassle nowadays of airports and security make it so much more comfortable to drive. Everything and anything can be thrown into the car and you are off. Cities passed on the way that might be of interest are Albany, Saratoga and Lake George. Great Escape Six Flags is in Queensbury, NY, 58 miles north of Albany. At exit 20 on the Northway for shoppers there are tons of discount stores in the Lake George Shopping Outlet.

Keep in mind that once on the Northway after Lake George until Plattsburgh there are very few services on the road. Thruway type of rest areas do not exist on this route. Be sure to ﬁll up with gas before you leave and also once before you get to Canada, as close to the border as possible, as gasoline is outrageously expensive in Canada. It is also sold by the liter—not the gallon. Keep in mind that one gallon is 3 ¾ liters. Recently a liter cost C$1.22—multiply by that almost by four and that would be your price! WOW! There is good news for all of you with US Dollars to spend in Canada. The US currency is very much in your favor. One US dollar is approximately 1.25 Canadian. It’s a great time to travel to Canada. Before crossing the border make sure that everyone has a passport and for young children their birth certiﬁcates are accepted as well. Once you have crossed the border all speed limits are listed in kilometers. One hundred kilometers per hour is 60 miles per hour. Montreal is approximately 45 minutes from the border. Suddenly all of the signs will be in French. You are now in another country and in Quebec another language is spoken together with English. As the road to Montreal is totally straight once you have gone across the border the only word that we can think of that might be tricky for everyone is the word pont which means bridge. In order to get into Montreal you must go over the Pont Champlain. No tolls in Quebec is a great pleasure! Where should you stay once you get there? There are many choices and I will make this as simple as possible. For families who want economy and convenience and are not looking for luxury, I would suggest the Quality Hotel Midtown. Again this is not a luxurious hotel, and it is not downtown. However, nothing in Montreal takes long to get to and downtown by car from this hotel is a mere 15 minutes.

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It is extraordinarily convenient in many ways. They give a free kosher breakfast each morning. They have a kosher meat restaurant on the premises and the biggest plus for many families with kids is that they are approximately 50 feet from the famous Kosher Pizza Pita. Pizza Pita is open most nights until 2 a.m. They have a drive-through and are extremely child friendly. Their menu offers a variety of many dairy dishes aside from pizza. Salads, pasta and fish are just a few of the possibilities. The most important dish that they serve is poutine, which is a Quebec favorite and from experience I can say that for children of all ages it is their favorite. Poutine is French fries with a cheesy gravy on top. I am wondering how many dishes they sell per day. The Quality Suites is in very close proximity to shuls. A daily minyan at the Congregation Shomrim Laboker is a mere two blocks from the hotel. The Lubavitch Yeshiva with many minyanim is also two blocks from the hotel. For those who would prefer something closer to the center of the city (Centre Ville) there is a myriad of hotels to choose from. The Sofitel on Sherbrooke Street is upscale and was built by the well known David Azrieli. As a result they have a number of rooms that would allow one to use a key on Shabbos. The closest place to daven while staying downtown would be at the Chabad of Westmount. They have a daily minyan as well as a minyan on Shabbos where everyone is treated to a yummy lunch. Very close to the Sofitel is the Cantlie Suites which is more conducive to family stays. There is also the Chateau Champlain, the Bonaventure, the Queen Elizabeth and tons and tons of other hotels. Take your pick. Parking is nowhere near the cost of what it is in this area. The hotels all have parking arrangements but many times you can arrange to park your car on the street overnight. Be sure to check the signs carefully. Once in this fantastic city, what is there to do? There are tons of free festivals throughout the summer. Find out where and when they are. The Comedy Festival and the Jazz Festival are probably the best known. Although many of the performances have a cost, so many do not. As well, a must, would be to visit Old Montreal and walk along the cobblestoned streets and watch the street performers. Rent bicycle buggies that can seat as many as six (maybe eight) and drive along the streets along the water. Regular bikes are available to rent as well. Artists are on call for caricatures and portraits. Don’t forget the Amphi-Bus tour, whichs leaves from Old Montreal as a regular bus and then proceeds to become a boat and goes into the water. Lots of fun for kids! There is a kosher Ben and Jerry’s in Old Montreal. The City Hall with its huge fountains in front of the building and the Palais de Justice (Courthouse) are situated there as well. Treat yourself to a caleche ride (horse and buggy) where the driver will definitely entertain you. Downtown as well there is the Science Museum, the Art Museum and the McCord Museum. Directly in the middle of the city

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Restaurants: CHEZ BENNY—Family friendly. Shwarma, Israeli Dishes, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chinese. Terrasse outside to eat on. No reservations necessary. 5071 CHEMIN QUEEN MARY, 514-735-1836 CHOPS RESTO BAR—Most expensive restaurant in Montreal. Excellent Asian Fusion and Steaks. Reservations suggested. 5322 CHEMIN QUEEN MARY, 514-759-4677 ERNIE AND ELLIE’S—Family friendly restaurant within a shopping center called Decarie Square. Large menu (children’s menu). Reservations do not hurt. 6900 DECARIE BLVD, 514-344-3444 EXCEPTION BISTRO—Open for breakfast, lunch, supper. Dairy. In case you are around for Shabbos get their whole wheat challah. No reservations. 5039 CHEMIN QUEEN MARY, 514-344-0508 GRILL MIDTOWN in the Quality Suites Hotel— Family friendly. Meat. No reservations necessary. 6445 DECARIE BLVD, 514-739-3800 ext 4 MOZART RESTAURANT—Family friendly. Dairy/fish. 5335A, CHEMIN QUEEN MARY, 514-419-4411 PIZZA GOURMETTI DAIRY—5795 VICTORIA, 514739-7707 PIZZA PITA DAIRY—Family friendly. Try the poutine. They have a car order line if necessary. 6415 DECARIE BLVD, 514-731-7482 YAKIMONO SUSHI BAR—Pareve/fish. Some say this is the best sushi they have ever eaten. Reservations necessary. 4210 DECARIE BLVD, 514-484-1515 In The Cavendish Mall Food Court—Plenty of Room for Kids to Run Around and an Indoor Playground Nearby: KOSHER PIZZA BAR—Dairy. 5800 CAVENDISH E, 514-488-4444 SUSHI BAR—Pareve/fish. 5800 CAVENDISH BLVD, 514-744-2323

JERUSALEM EXPRESS—5800 CAVENDISH BLVD, 514 488 5382 Take-Out Food: KOSHER QUALITY BAKERY—All there is to eat to take out as well as baked goods. Yummy. 5855 VICTORIA BLVD, 514-731-7883—Say hi to Mr Klein. LA MARGUERITE—Sefardi delicacies. Outstanding. Not open Monday and Tuesday. 6630 COTE ST LUC ROAD, 514-488-4111—Say hi to Gaby and Moshe.

Bakeries: KOSHER QUALITY BAKERY—Delicious. 5855 VICTORIA BLVD, 514-731-7883 CHESKIE’S BAKERY—359 BERNARD, 514-271-2253 (you won’t be sorry) PATISSERIE ADAR—Delicious pastries, rolls and Danish as well as take out. 5634 WESTMINSTER, 514-484-1189 Keep in mind that in the IGA in the Cavendish Mall there is a bakery and take-out food counter—all kosher.

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For Children: Aritex Children’s Wear—160 St Viateur E #812, 514-271-1461 Lolly Pop Children’s Wear—Women and teens, and robes for all.160 St Viateur E #501, 514-277-4761 Pearl Coat—Primarily for boys Shabbos coats. 5455 deGaspe #1003, 514-278-5043 Un, Deux, Trois—5425 Casgrain #104 (street level), 514-276-1150 Ladies Hats: Many hats sold in stores here are made in Montreal from the following two companies. Nicole and Co—9200 Park Avenue #407, 514-383-5599 Ophelie—7050 Victoria #415 (might have moved, please call), 514-341-8624

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Organized and Clutter Free: What’s in Your Suitcase? By Eileen Bergman It’s the beginning of July and your travel reservations have been confirmed. You called the Star Ledger, NY Times, and Wall Street Journal to cease delivery during your absence, as well as contacted the Post Office to hold your mail while you are away. Congratulations, you got through all the planning for your vacation. Now what? It’s time to pack the dreaded suitcase. In my past corporate life, I did a lot of business travel all over the United States to locations outside of my time zone and season. I learned the hard way to never check a bag. Twice I arrived at my business destination and my suitcase was still in Newark or LaGuardia. In both cases I was in big cities that were serviced by our regional airports so I was able to receive my delayed bags by dinnertime. Some travelers are not so lucky. A couple of years ago, I met a colleague in Boston for a one-day meeting. I flew up in the morning and returned home later that same day. She decided to fly up the night before so she could get a good night’s sleep in preparation for our big client meeting. It turns out her suitcase never made it on her flight and it ended up being delivered

in the wee hours of the morning. The airline promised to get the suitcase delivered to her hotel within a reasonable amount of time. It was delivered at 3 a.m. Since she

had none of her clothing or beauty products, all she could do was wait in her room for the front desk to alert her that her suitcase had arrived. Mostly everything I know about packing for business travel I learned from the George Clooney character from the movie Up in the Air. If you have not seen this movie, I will brieﬂy describe a wonderful scene that took place in an airport terminal with George Clooney and his travelling companion (played by Anna Kendrick). She

is schlepping along behind him with her clumsy suitcase that needs to be checked. George is strutting along the terminal with his compact 360 suitcase. At one point he insists that she open her suitcase and he is astounded by what he finds. For example, he pulls out a full-size pillow and he makes her toss it in the garbage. He then goes on to lecture her about how to get through the security line quickly by following tourists and business travelers who are wearing slip on shoes. After seeing that movie, I immediately went out and purchased a 360 suitcase and completely changed my style of packing for travel. My gels and lotions are stored in approved 3-oz. plastic bottles and fit into a quart-sized bag. I am prepared to remove the quart-sized bag from my personal bag and place it in a bin so it can be scanned and examined if needed. Many times I see travelers slip off their flip flops and walk barefoot through the security line. Personally, I would not do that because I ad-

mit that I am a bit germ phobic and the thought of all those bare feet walking on those floors is a bit of a turn-off. I plan my reading material for the flight so it’s stored in an easy-access pocket in my luggage. Before I hoist my bag into the overhead bin, I take my books or magazines out and put them in the seat back pocket. My handbag serves as my personal bag, and that goes on the floor in front of my seat for ease of access. During a recent trip to Los Angeles for the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) Expo, I brought very lightweight dresses that pack easily and do not require ironing. I had one pashmina shawl that I used on the plane to keep me warm, and I layered it during the day as the room temperatures dictated. Most important tip, enjoy the trip and your travelling companions. And when you call home to speak with your loved ones, tell them that you love them. Happy Organizing! For more information about Eileen Bergman go to www.eileenbergman.com or check out her profile on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/eileenbergman/. Eileen is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO®).

TRAVEL Vacationing in Montreal  CONTINUED FROM P. 37 is the campus of the famous McGill University, and wherever you look when you are downtown you will see the mountain way up in the center of the city. Mount Royal, which is where Montreal gets its name from, is looking down upon you. It is possible to drive up the side of the mountain from two different directions and once at the top there is a lookout where you can see as far as New York State on a clear day. Notice the cross at the top of the mountain indicating that Montreal has always been a Catholic City, which is what it means if you hear someone say they are French Canadian. A French Canadian is a person who is from Quebec and Catholic. Visit the Biodome with children where they are able to walk through four different seasons and eco systems—one minute they are freezing in the Arctic and the next they are on the Tropics. From the Biodome one can walk over to the Olympic Stadium and Tower. Tickets are purchased

including both facilities if so desired. The Botanical Gardens are also very close to these properties. Montreal has several different Jewish areas. I can say quite emphatically that I never experienced any type of anti-Semitism while living there. The Yeshiva Community is located off Van Horne and de Vimy. The Chassidish community (Montreal has the second largest population of Chassidim in North America next to New York) can be found between Park Avenue and de Vimy and between Van Horne and Ste Catherine. The majority of sephardim live in Cote St Luc or St Laurent where they have their own schools, shuls, kollels, shteibels etc. The majority of the frum kippah srugah community lives in Hampstead/Cote St Luc. That community is found by driving on Fleet towards Cavendish Blvd on both sides and then continuing on Cavendish all of the way to Westminster Avenue. The Cavendish Mall has several kosher restaurants in their Food Court and the local IGA (large supermarket) has a kosher bakery, take out department, meat department etc.

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As well in the mall is a kosher butcher store called J and R. I will list separately all of the restaurants (and there are many) as well as some exceptional bakeries. For those who like to shop and are in the downtown area, Simon’s Department Store would be a worthwhile stop. There is an underground city that links blocks and blocks of buildings so that in the winter people actually never have to go out in the cold if they so choose. The underground city is covered with stores everywhere. For serious shoppers who are looking for “good deals” for children’s clothing and some ladies’ clothing there are factories that are well known in religious circles where most of the children’s clothing sold in the Monsey, Lakewood and Brooklyn communities are made. These companies are all open to the public. Some take credit cards and others do not. Best known is probably Lolly Pop; Aritex; Un, Deux, Trois and Petit Bouffon. These are all factory stores without any great amenities. However, if you make your way over to this area, which is industrial,

you are not too far away from the Chassisihe [ok?] area and you should deﬁnitely work your way over to Chesky’s on Bernard. It has the most yummy rugelach and cheese crowns that you will ever taste. For those who would prefer to be in the mountains, Mt Tremblant in the Laurentians offers many family vacation packages and is approximately two hours from Montreal. Jet boating, boat rides, mini golf, go carting and great hiking trails are just a few of the features there. There is an active Chabad in Mt Tremblant with a minyan and a delicious lunch served to all on Shabbos. It is possible to rent a condo in Tremblant as well as many, many hotel rooms. The Fairmount is one of the most deluxe properties there. The Marriott Residence Inn as well as the Homestead Suites are all there as well. No question that families would have a great time here. There is so much to say and one can see that I am extremely passionate about this city. I would be happy to help anyone plan a family trip. Do not hesitate to be in touch at nglick@jewishlinknj.com. BON VOYAGE!

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Boys Town Jerusalem Not Only Home, But Haven to Dr. Maro Gete By Esther Hirsch Dr. Maro Gete, an ENT resident at Jerusalem’s Shaarei Tzedek Hospital by day, returns to his childhood home-away-fromhome, the Boys Town Jerusalem Dormitory, at night. Boys Town Jerusalem, founded in 1948, is one of Israel’s premier institutions for educating the country’s next generation of leaders in the ﬁelds of technology, commerce, education, the military and public service. With over 900 students and an 18-acre campus, Boys Town Jerusalem pursues its mission of providing young boys from limited backgrounds with an education that can provide them with a limitless future. With classes from junior high through the college level, Boys Town Jerusalem’s three-part curriculum of academics, technology and Torah transforms disadvantaged youths into productive citizens.

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We Judge With Our Eyes By Alex Freund I am on vacation and not even on American soil. It is a vastly different milieu in almost every respect. I ﬁnd myself continuously comparing, contrasting, judging and labeling people. Of course, this continuous chatter is only in my head. I don’t share it with anyone, God forbid. But isn’t that what we do in all instances when we see people? It’s even more critical when you go in for an interview. As a career coach, I counsel people every day—not only on how to answer interview questions correctly and how to avoid interview traps but also on how to let your body communicate the message you want to convey. Hiring

managers and human resources folks read your body language and can tell whether there’s congruence between what you say in words and what your body says in motions. Part of my coaching covers how to dress properly for an interview. I use an evaluation system to make sure you convey the right image. Men are faced with less of an issue on this subject than women are. It doesn’t cause me pleasure to tell clients to upgrade their clothing to ﬁt the 21st century. Or to replace their large-size eyeglass frame with something more contemporary. Or to rethink their outdated hairstyle. Or even simply to get a haircut. An interviewee’s shoes need to be polished, and socks better match. But all of that is only part of the image a job candidate leaves behind and that will heavily inﬂuence the impression made on others. The words the in-

terviewee uses are important too, but even that is not all. The overall image—the total impression—is what will be remembered. My advice is that you ask a trusted source to tell you the truth about the impression you make and the image you leave behind. Family members are not the right people to ask. And don’t jeopardize a friendship by asking the wrong question and causing unease or embarrassment. It’s best to hire a career coach who is paid for giving such advice. Alex Freund, the “landing expert,” supports job seekers into employment. Alex is an eﬀective and successful career and interviewing coach. He is known for making people feel comfortable when interviewing. Feedback and/or questions can be directed to Alex@landingexpert.com.

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Maro Gete, 32, one of 11 children, was born in a small village in Ethiopia; his family later immigrated to Israel in 1991. At the age of 13, Maro attended Boys Town Jerusalem, a school known for its strong religious and academic education. Maro lived and studied at school, where he graduated in 2001 with a major in physics and computers. He credits his teachers at Boys Town Jerusalem with enabling him to develop into the person he is today. “They helped me acculturate and feel at home as a Jew in Israel,” he said. Maro Gete was later accepted to Ben Gurion University Medical School, where he completed his medical degree. He is beginning his residency at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital. The hospital is quite far from Dr. Gete’s home in Beer Sheva and he knew that he couldn’t commute daily. “Then I thought of my ‘home’ in Boys Town Jerusalem,” Dr. Gete explained. Boys Town Jerusalem immediately provided him with a room in the same dormitory he lived in as a student there. His wife and four children will be joining him this summer, and they plan to move closer to Jerusalem. But for now, “Boys Town, which was always my home, is now my haven,” said Dr. Gete.

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Tax Tips: The Accounting Industry’s Refusal to Leave the 80s By Daniel Magence I remember walking into a doctor’s ofﬁce a couple of years ago. The furniture in the waiting room was outdated, the carpet looked as if it hadn’t been replaced in 30 years; even the woman behind the counter looked like she was stuck in 1985. I stood there pondering whether I accidentally discovered time travel. I had to turn on the TV in the waiting room just to make sure new episodes of M*A*S*H and ALF weren’t airing. We rarely stand for this from the professionals we hire, yet in the accounting and tax industry this seems to be the accepted norm for some odd reason. There is a plethora of technology out there that can be very useful and makes not only the clients’ lives easier but the accountants’ as well. But for some unknown reason the accounting profession has lagged way be-

hind almost every other industry. However, failing to implement technology not only is an inconvenience to clients, but it leads to inefﬁcient processes that may affect the quality of work being done. Receiving Information: A vital aspect of the tax-preparation process is how you, as the client, get your tax information to the accountant. In my experience, I’ll have about 15 percent of clients who prefer meeting together and handing me paper documents, about 15 percent who want absolutely everything to be done paperless and all communication to be via email, and the other 70 percent who enjoy a mix of technology along with meetings/phone calls. Let me be clear, I am in no way advocating to abolish face-to-face meetings with your accountant. If that is your preference then by all means go for it; some people just feel better meeting in person. However, let’s be honest, the majority of people have no interest in spending their evenings with me when

they can be watching TV instead (my family included, but they have no choice in the matter). And the truth is, it’s not necessary to meet in person on most matters anyway. There are client portals that allow you to upload your documents in a secure manner from the convenience of your own living room. We are able to discuss on the phone or even Skype any relevant matter. Utilizing existing technologies to gather client information streamlines the entire process, making it easier for both parties, but more importantly takes less time. During tax season, time is a precious commodity. Your accountant may be working on a dozen clients on any given day. So if less time is allocated to gathering information, then more time can be used to evaluate the client’s speciﬁc circumstances and focus on tax planning to help the client save more money. In short, efﬁciency leads to better quality service. Communication: Your accountant should not just be someone you speak to

every April for a minute and that’s it. The accountant should be your advisor who guides you with the goal of saving as much in taxes as possible throughout the year. To make this possible your accountant should be reachable through various methods. Of course there are the phone calls, but sometimes that’s not always the most convenient method for clients. I realize that mediums such as email and text can be hacked; I’m not saying to give over sensitive data through these channels. But there is plenty of guidance that can be given that does not involve such data. Web Site: While having a web site seems merely aesthetic, a properly executed web site can provide very useful tools for clients. Besides the obvious contact information, which is useful for clients, there are other various things that can be implemented. These include access to a client portal, the ability to make payments online, a blog on pertinent topics and helpful calculators and links to other sites. The Small Things: I’m a firm believer that small conveniences can go a long way. My personal policy is that if it’s something that I find annoying then I assume there are others like me. An example of this is the e-file authorization form. The IRS requires taxpayers to sign this form before the accountant can electronically file the tax return. Many accountants will email this form to the client to sign. Now, one of my personal pet peeves is having to print out a document, then sign it, then scan it in the computer, and then email it. I know there are probably harder things but you’d be hard-pressed finding something as annoying as this. A couple of years ago the IRS started accepting e-signatures on this form, which is essentially a one-step process for the clients to sign just using their phone or computer. I don’t know if you’ve had the pleasure of calling the IRS before but if you did then you’d realize within seconds that these people aren’t exactly candidates to work behind the Geek Squad counter at your local Best Buy. So if the IRS is the one urging you to utilize any form of technology and you haven’t implemented it then that is not good. It’s like your great-grandmother having to come over to show you how to hook up your X-Box or Jabba the Hutt asking you if you’ve ever considered Slim-Fast. The 80s gave us some great things: the Reagan years, Teddy Ruxpin, He-Man and the Thundercats cartoons, Pac-Man and of course the We Are the World music video. However, as great as those times were, we no longer use car phones, Apple IIe computers and those stupid printers where you had to rip off the sides of the paper with the holes. Technology has changed and it has allowed for much more convenient and streamlined processes. When it comes to your taxes, this technology can have a direct effect on how much comes out of your pockets. Daniel Magence, CPA, Esq. is a principal at Pristine CPA Solutions, LLC (www.pristinecpa.com), where the latest technology is used. Pristine CPA Solutions offers tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses of all sizes, whether it’s tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll services or personal income budgeting. He can be reached at dmagence@pristinecpa.com or 201-3266908 if you have any questions or comments, or are interested in using Pristine CPA’s services. Feel free to contact us for a free consultation.

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issue that a new driver may encounter needs to be addressed by the parents. Parents should demand from their children that they put their phone in a place where they have no access to it. There should be pre-determined consequences should a parent see his/her child operating a vehicle while on the phone. If there may be a situation that requires the use of the phone, parents should try to preempt the issue by providing guidance as to how to handle the situation. This may include all of the following that your child may say to you: “What if I am lost and need to start Waze (a directions app)?” “What if my friend won’t stop bugging me to look at the pictures on her phone?” “So mom and dad, should I just leave my phone at home?” “Mom, dad, you know that I am very responsible and take driving very seriously. Even if my phone is out and it rings, you can trust me that I won’t look down to get it.” Being a responsible and trusting teenager doesn’t necessarily correlate with someone who will not be tempted to use his or her phone while driving. Being strong role models, speaking to our children and preempting their concerns with practical strategies can help to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Mark Staum, LCSW is an educator, social worker and therapist. He is a frequent contributor to The Jewish Link. If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, please email him at mstaumlcsw@gmail.com.

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supermarket shelves, boasting exotic ingredients such as wheatgrass, cayenne pepper and chia seeds. The kosher market is no exception to this juice craze. JUS by Julie (certified by Orthodox Union) offers one, three, and five day cleanses that are enjoyed by the kosher and non-kosher market alike. Made fresh daily from only pure and raw ingredients, the JUS cleanse promises “a detox diet designed to rid the body of impurities through specially formulated drinks. JUS seeks to keep the dieter nutritionally satiated and energized, assisting in daily productivity, and improving quality of life.” With three storefronts in Brooklyn and Cedarhurst, JUS delivers uniquely blended juices, with names like Morning Glory and Extreme Greens, to your doorstep. JUS founder and mother of five, Julie Maleh, is a qualified nutritionist and developed her juices to help her own hair thinning issues. “I had energy like I never had in my life,” she says, so she began to share her drinks. Within days her phone was ringing off the hook and she now has a warehouse that blends and ships cleanses across the country. “I created a ripple effect from my one little story…and it’s really changing people’s lives,” she said.

Whole Foods Market Moving in the Direction of Kosher owner Avi Roth thanked his loyal customers in a Facebook post: “We want to take a moment to thank all of our customers and friends for reaching out to us! It is great to be so loved in one’s community! Luckily all that is broken can be ﬁxed and that no one seems to be seriously injured!”

Juicing Is Changing Lives in the Kosher Market (Kosher Today) Juice is no longer just a simple drink that you buy in your local grocery store; it is no longer just a great drink for on-the-go. Over the past few years, juicing has become a ‘thing’. It’s all about cleansing and detoxing. Juices no longer just come in the basic apple and orange variety—kale, beet and spinach juices line the

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(Kosher Today and Forbes) Anyone who has recently visited a Whole Foods store in a major kosher market has probably noticed the obvious: You can fill a shopping wagon with kosher certified products. It is, according to many kosher shoppers, a great place to find products that are natural and organic. The chain also acknowledges that the kosher world is producing the kind of products that are consistent with its core mission. With its annual Supplier Awards, Whole Foods Market recognizes and celebrates the company’s supplier partners who best embody its mission and core values. It recently named Kedem Foods as winner of its Outstanding Innovation Category (2015 Supplier Awards). “Kedem helped us deliver. They created new, natural versions of

traditional products, like the first commercially available Tilapia Gefilte Fish specifically for our stores, and now we carry items shoppers simply can’t find anywhere else,” said a Whole Foods Market rep. According to industry sources, Whole Foods has in recent years seen sales of kosher certified items grow and is betting that relationships like it has with Kedem will further enhance its standing with kosher consumers. Whole Foods has also started expanding on gluten-free and other healthy kosher Passover foods.

Clover, a Boston Area Vegetarian Restaurant Chain, Goes Kosher (combined sources) Clover, a Cambridge-based restaurant group, is in the process of being certified kosher. A growing vegetarian chain of restaurants, which includes food trucks, prepared foods soon to be sold at Whole Foods and catering, is taking steps to make all its products kosher. The fastcasual eatery already eschews meat products, which takes away concern for one of the largest restrictions of kosher law. When the commissary kitchen Clover HUB opened in 2011, the company installed vegetable washing equipment that the owner believed would be helpful toward making their food kosher. Owner Ayr Muir, who is not Jewish, has enlisted the help of Rabbi Barry Dolinger, a RIETS musmach and a former intern at the Beth Din of America, during the process of officially certifying Clover products kosher. Clover operations are to be certified kosher under his supervision. Muir notes that all Clover operations, including the forthcoming sales at Whole Foods, will be certified.

Israel Produces World’s Smallest Vegetable Protein (foodbev.com/foodbusinessnews.net) Sometimes great things are found in small packages. Hinoman Ltd. in Tel Aviv is coming out with Mankai, a branded vegetable protein ingredient sourced from aquaculture. Mankai, known as the world’s “smallest vegetable” protein, is sourced from the less than one fifth of an inch long mankai vegetable. According to Hinoman, the vegetable’s small size allows it to be incorporated more easily into food or beverage applications. While the Mankai vegetable is native to Southeast Asia, Hinoman uses hydroponic technology to grow the product faster and without pesticides. Hinoman vice president of marketing and business development Udi Alroy said that “the Mankai plant boasts the closest protein profile to animal protein. The paradox is that this tiny, single-strain microgreen delivers huge health benefits to a wide range of market targets and addresses not only the race for new protein sources but also offers perfect solutions to trendy diets, such as paleo and vegan.” Mankai will be presented at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual meeting and food exposition on July 11-14 in Chicago.

The Surprising Health Benefits of Tea (combined sources) The next time you’re thinking about pouring yourself another cup of coffee, consider making yourself a nice cup of green tea. Packed with antioxidants, green tea is a great dieting tool since it builds exercise endurance and speeds up your metabolism. It reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and a whole bunch of different kinds of cancers. Despite the caffeine, tea is even hydrating your body! Another great thing is that tea can even be used as a “backup sunscreen” since it protects your body from UV rays. While tea certainly does not act as a replacement to healthy eating, exercise, and sunscreen, it couldn’t hurt to change up your Starbucks order every once in a while.

Concern Mounts Over BDS Moves Against Kosher Food Products in Miami (Kosher Today) It was an innocent looking box of Kedem Whole Wheat Crackers that was part of a kosher shelf of a Publix store in Miami. But upon closer look it included an awkwardly pasted look-alike nutritional label under the heading “Occupational Facts.” In the spaces where nutritional facts would normally appear, hate messages with statistics of alleged Israeli atrocities against Palestinians were present. In the wine section, Israeli wines were seen with the sticker “Boycott Apartheid Israel: Free Palestine.” Kosher Today was not able to ascertain whether the police had been called in or what action Publix took once the tampering was discovered. But it did send shudders down the spines of kosher food officials who were hoping that the BDS (Boycott, Divestiture and Sanctions) movement would not make its way to the kosher food industry in the US. In Paris, for example, a French anti-Semitism watchdog group called for a police probe against a former lawmaker who warned Muslim shoppers about locally produced kosher products. “Ramadan soon: Watch out with your shopping,” Jean-Claude Lefort, a former lawmaker for France’s communist party and current president of the France Palestine Solidarity Association (AFPS), wrote in a social media posting. While there have been attempts to boycott Israeli products in many European countries, Israeli officials say that Israeli exports to Europe in the past 6 months have actually increased by as much as 10%. Kosher officials in the US are urging stores like Publix and law enforcement to take a strong stand against the efforts of the BDS movement. Several attorneys reached by Kosher Today said that any tampering with food labels is punishable with heavy fines and up to 10 years in prison under the Federal Anti-Tampering Act which specifically includes food labels. One kosher official said: “Law enforcement and Publix should easily be able to identify the perpetrators thanks to their elaborate surveillance system.”

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A Veteran Food Critic’s Culinary Treasure Map—and Autobiography Mimi Sheraton on her book ‘1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die,’ her mother’s chicken soup, and her least-favorite Jewish dish By Leah Koenig, Tabletmag.com Food writers are regularly solicited for food advice—what to cook, how to cook it, and, most often, where and what to eat. Mimi Sheraton understands this phenomenon all too well. As a veteran food writer who began her career six decades ago (before the job title properly existed), spent nearly a decade as the restaurant critic for the New York Times starting in the 1970s, published several cookbooks, and traversed the globe many times over on her culinary quests, she has tasted, formed, and shared opinions about everything from affogato to Zanzibar duck. In her latest book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, Sheraton offers a lovingly and compellingly annotated collection of musttry foods from around the world. It is difficult to imagine someone better suited to the challenge. But as she writes in the book’s introduction, her biggest problem was not dreaming up 1,000 possible foods to include but rather “whittling down the final tally from twice that number.” Amid the chapters highlighting nopales (cactus) from Mexico, ostrich egg omelets from South Africa, and classic French pots de crème is a section devoted to Jewish foods. Sheraton herself is Jewish, so the inclusion of matzo brei and chopped chicken liver, as well as lesser-known dishes like pizza Ebraica from Italy and a Sephardic sweet fried eggplant called berengena frita, makes inherent sense. But she would be the first to insist that she included nothing in the book on sentimental value alone. I recently spoke with Sheraton to learn more about her process for creating this culinary treasure map, how her father’s profession as a produce man set the stage for her storied career, and which Jewish food she can’t quite stomach. You describe the book as an autobiography. What do you mean by that? Ever since I began writing about food 60 years ago, my life has been focused on seeking out new foods and experiences. Over the years, I made friends around the world who opened me up to new tastes. I would estimate that I have personally experienced more than 90 percent of the dishes in this book, some of them many times. So, while I wrote the book as a guide for others, it really tells the story of my life.

You grew up in a food-obsessed family, right? I began thinking about food without realizing its signiﬁcance as a young child. My mother was a wonderful cook, and my father was in the wholesale fruit and vegetable business at the old Washington Market in what is now called Tribeca, so we often spoke about produce at the dinner table. Strangely, it interested me. When there was a school holiday, he would take me out to lunch in Manhattan. But he was a workaholic, so we would usually stop by his of-

had challah. When my grandmother was alive, she baked challah every week and gave a loaf to all of her children living in New York. My mother’s chicken soup recipe was wonderful. It included all sorts of vegetables like parsnip, leeks, and petrouchka [parsley root]. My book From My Mother’s Kitchen includes a recipe that gets it very close to right. But as a child, I eventually got so tired of chicken soup for Friday night dinner I asked my parents, “Where in the Bible does it say you have to eat chicken soup?”

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fice in the market first, which always had this oniony, slightly rotted vegetable smell. I thought it was such an exciting smell! Sometimes my family and I would go out to a dinner and a show in the city. On our way back to Brooklyn, my father would always want to stop and see what was happening, “on the street,” as he called it. It would be 11 or midnight by that point, which is when the trucks and trains would pull in and deliver the produce for the next day. In the winter, I remember seeing fires in oil drums outside and men drinking coffee and whiskey. Those experiences started my love of night markets. Did Jewish food factor strongly into your life growing up? On Friday afternoon, we would always smell something cooking as we came home from school—either gefilte fish and chicken soup, or pot roast and mushroom barley soup. My mother would light the candles, though I don’t think she ever said a blessing. And we did not make a real motzi [blessing] over the bread, but we always

Why did you choose to dedicate a whole section to Jewish food in a broader food guide? The dishes I chose are both special in their own right and particularly Jewish. They may be influenced by places that Jews lived, but they have little twists because of kosher laws, customs, or holidays. Take the berengena frita, Sephardic sweet fried eggplant, which is eaten as a dessert. I’m sure people do something similar in Spain and other places, but not nearly with the frequency of Jewish cuisine. Meanwhile, many years ago I became friendly with a prominent Danish family. They were Jewish, but she had Russian Jewish parents and his were German. The wife made all of the dishes like gefilte fish and chopped liver in the exact same way I did. Here was someone who was Danish and spoke Danish, but our foods were the same. To me, that’s a Jewish cuisine. How did you decide which dishes to include in the Jewish section versus the Eastern European or Middle Eastern sections?

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I did sometimes get tripped up in the geography of taste. For example, there are some foods that are known in this country as Israeli but are really from elsewhere, like shakshuka being from North Africa originally. Wherever there was a tough call, I worked around the problem by including the various countries or regions a food comes from in the headnote. Can you share an example of one or two Jewish foods in the book you have a strong personal connection with? Definitely the chicken fricassee with meatballs. That is the most child-pleasing dish I know short of pasta. My son loved it as a child, and my granddaughter loves it. There’s something about the easy flavor of onion, paprika, and meatballs that makes it such a classic. I also particularly love knishes. My grandmother made a knish that was totally different from anything you see now. It was a large, horseshoe shaped thing made of dough and filled with sautèed chopped chicken livers, kasha, gribenes [chicken skin cracklings], and onions all rolled up like a jellyroll. I never saw anything like it until I wanted to do a story about a Christian Ukrainian woman in New York. When I went to visit her, she started to bring out some of her classic Easter dishes, and one of them was a knish! It was the same dough, and the same big thing, but shaped into a ring. It was the end of Lent, so her version was filled with cabbage and sauerkraut, but when she called it a knish, the hairs stood up on the back of my neck! Are there any dishes in the book you don’t personally like? I love everything in the book except for p’tcha [jellied calves foot], which is a staple of the traditional Ashkenazi kitchen. My parents ate it hot as an appetizer for Friday night dinner and then cold and gelled the next day. They did not usually call it p’tcha, they said feesela, meaning “little feet.” I could not stand the smell or the foot-sy, garlicky taste. But I felt it was important for me to include it because the book is about

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Avalon Glatt Opens to Rave Reviews By Sherry S. Kirschenbaum Looking for a glatt kosher meat restaurant in Essex County? The newest kid on the block, Avalon Glatt Kosher Restaurant in Livingston, has opened to rave reviews. “I highly recommend the restaurant. The appetizers were fantastic, especially the spicy and sweet chicken wings. The steaks were excellent. The steak fries were to die for. The staff was friendly, approachable and engaging. And the prices were reasonable. I will go back again,” said Dr. Bruce

Friedman of Livingston. Owned and operated by Chaim Malik Shalmiyev, a long-time restaurant manager with a warm and friendly smile, Avalon has a menu to please every palate and budget. The beef selections range from the buffalo-wings appetizer, to its signature steaks, to the child-friendly burger and fries. Main courses also include veal, chicken, ﬁsh and

pasta dishes; there is an array of sides. The restaurant is under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of MetroWest. A native of Azerbaijan, Chaim owned a restaurant in Moscow in the mid 90s before immigrating to the United States in 1997, where his family settled in Brooklyn. Chaim worked at a variety of jobs before becoming an EMT and later a medical technician at Maimonides Medical Center. He also spent seven years as ofﬁce manager of the NY Hyperbaric Unit at Maimonides.

In 2008, Chaim, his wife and four children (Chaim himself is the youngest of eight), moved to the Twin Rivers community of East Windsor, a community in which they were warmly welcomed and feel very much at home. After a stint at St. Francis, he worked at the Kosher Experience at ShopRite in South Jersey, and then started a limo business. It was at that point he de-

cided it was time to look into opening his own kosher family-friendly restaurant (his two older brothers and nephew own their own kosher restaurants, Skazka and Falada, in Brooklyn). After scouting out a number of locations, he decided on Livingston, where local rabbis enthusiastically endorsed the opening of a glatt kosher meat restaurant. After planning a “soft” opening with a partial menu in mid-May, Avalon quickly went into full operational mode due to the overwhelming response of the community. Ever mindful of his patrons’ comfort, he is still making tweaks to the restaurant’s interior design, layout and menu. “The food was very tasty and the presentation was beautiful. The chef made sure to accommodate my gluten and soy sensitivity,” said Dorri Witkes of West Orange, who enjoyed dinner with her husband, Sam. Chaim credits Avalon’s success to its use of only the freshest ingredients, with everything made to order. “We are not a fast-food restaurant,” he said. “There is nothing frozen. We don’t even have a freezer. I’m in the market every single

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It’s all a numbers game. How many are home on a given night. And how many of those that are home will actually eat what’s for dinner. Tricky calculations. With Summer under way, and 3 out of 4 kids away for July, the numbers are now in my favor. I now have a little more ﬂexibility in the things I can cook. No more worrying about allergies, likes and dislikes. I can actually try something unusual or different. But ironically, now that I am cooking for half the family, I almost feel like, well, like there’s no one to cook for. It almost doesn’t feel worth it. (No offense to the family members who are still home!) But, we gotta eat, so cook I must, and cook I will. Now that I have free reign, so to speak, I feel I must try some ingredients that are usually banned from the house. I should rephrase that, because nothing is actually banned from the house, it’s just that no one eats them except me. Exotic ingredients, unusual combinations, never before seen recipes…you get the point. To some

Shelley’s Chicken Ingredients: 2 chickens, cut in eighths 1 cup oil 4 tbsp mustard 2 cups orange juice 1 cup brown sugar Combine oil and mustard. Rub mixture onto chicken. Combine orange juice with brown sugar and stir. Pour over chicken and bake uncovered for two hours at 350. Enjoy! • • • • •

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day.” He takes pride in working with his son, Savi, who is the mashiach and assistant manager, and his master chef Gino Didonato. “Everyone is welcome at Avalon. I look forward to meeting you,” said Chaim. Avalon Glatt is located at 34 South Livingston Avenue in Livingston. The restaurant seats 20–24 patrons indoors and 14– 16 outdoors. Reservations are suggested for large parties. For a full menu and hours of operation, visit www.avalonglatt.com or email avalonglatt@gmail.com. Reservations can be made on Avalon’s website or by calling 973-577-7700. • • • • •

1 tsp ground fennel seed 1 tsp. black pepper ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp ground ginger people, this may be everyday fare, but for 2 C. drained diced tomatoes (from 28 oz. others, they are dishes which will never see can) the light of day. I’ve decided that I am going to try one or • 1 C. water two new recipes a week this summer. Not • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice a crazy, overwhelming amount of cooking, • 8 chicken thighs, skinned but enough to feel creative and exciting. And • 8 drumsticks, skinned guess what else? I don’t mind eating lefto- • 1 large eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1 inch cubes vers, so there will be no complaining. No “What? Chicken again?” or “We already ate • ½ C. slivered almonds, toasted that!” Or, at least not as much complaining • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Procedure: with ﬁfty percent of the complainants gone. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 2 taSo to start off my summer of exciting cooking, I will make a Moroccan chicken blespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garrecipe that is amazing. How lic. Cover and cook until the do I know it’s amazing? Beonions are soft, stirring occacause I’ve made it before, way sionally. (About 5-7 minutes.) before the kids knew they Add all the spices and stir for could make requests, and beabout 1 minute, until fragrant. fore I really knew what they Add tomatoes, water and lemliked and didn’t like, or what on juice and bring to a boil. they really hated! This chickArrange the chicken in en has tomatoes and egga single layer in the skillet. plants and almonds. By the Spoon some sauce over the numbers, 2 don’t like tomachicken. Reduce heat, cover toes, 3 don’t like eggplant and Moroccan Chicken. CREDIT: KDL 1 is allergic to almonds. So, a dish like this is a and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn chicken non-starter as it’s usually not worth it. Now, over and simmer another 20 minutes, unwith the current standings, there is only one til chicken is tender. While chicken is simmering, place who won’t eat tomatoes or eggplant. But the other two eat it all! So, the numbers work in diced eggplant on baking sheet and toss with remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. my favor and I win! Bake until soft and brown, about 25 minMoroccan Chicken with Eggplant, utes. Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 Tomatoes and Almonds day ahead, but keep refrigerated separately. Adapted from Bon Appetit, 2004. AlStir eggplant into chicken, and simmer though the ingredient list is long, it is well uncovered 10 minutes to heat through. Seaworth the effort! son with more lemon juice, salt and pepIngredients: per, if desired. Transfer chicken to a large • 6 Tbsp. olive oil, divided shallow bowl and spoon vegetables on top • 3 C. quartered and sliced onion and sprinkle with almonds and cilantro. • 6 garlic cloves, minced • 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika Rachel is a Real Estate attorney, currently brushing up • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt on her math skills. You can ﬁnd The Kosher Dinner Lady • 1 tsp. turmeric on Facebook and Instagram. You can contact her at Ra• 1 tsp. ground coriander chel@thekosherdinnerlady.com

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When Pediatric Home Care Becomes an Option When people think about home care, often older adults come to mind first. However, not everyone is aware that Pediatric Home Care is one of the fastest growing healthcare fields. With modern advances in medical surgical procedures and life sustaining equipment, outcomes have improved for preterm infants, trauma patients and children treated in the hospital for a variety of medical conditions and issues, and have increased this population receiving home care services. Payment sources have increasingly looked to home care nursing services as a cost effective route to caring for medically fragile children for the short as well as long term. It has been recognized that children with special needs thrive better in the comfort of their homes. Families benefit as well as they are able to go home with a sense of normalcy. So, what situations might qualify a family to receive home nursing services? A family may seek home nursing services for a variety of reasons but one common factor is that their child needs daily nursing care that goes beyond the needs of most

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they deserve. 6) One of the nurses assigned to my case has the proper skills but just isn’t a good ﬁt for my family, what should I do? Call the agency and let them know. It is important for everyone to feel comfortable. 7) Is it okay to become friends with the nurses that care for my child? Nurses and families need to maintain the same professional relationship at home as in the hospital. Crossing these boundaries can lead to undesirable outcomes, stress and may effect care. 8) Do I need Medicaid to receive coverage? It depends on your private insurance carrier and the beneﬁts provided in the policy. In some cases private insurance will cover it entirely and others Medicaid may be needed to supplement or cover care in its entirety. 9) What if Medicaid denies coverage? If Medicaid denies a claim for home health care instructions on how to appeal will be provided in the denial letter.

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Diet Delicious: “Diet Fantasy” Takes the Work Out of Eating Right By JLNJ Staff The Diet Fantasy, a ﬁve-year-old company based in Spring Valley, NY, has created a unique product for the kosher marketplace: a gourmet, personalized diet, with the day’s food delivered each morning to the subscriber, in a sleek, insulated bag with cutlery and a water bottle, ready to be taken to work or school. Included in each day’s delivery are three meals and two snacks. “We are a diet gourmet meal delivery service. Our goal is to help people release weight in a healthy way,” said Orite Fried, co-owner of The Diet Fantasy with Yossi Fried.

“The food is fresh and made with all natural ingredients, and our menus change often so no one gets bored,” she said. With a profile taken as each client initiates the program, each diet is personalized by a team of nutritionists, with the client’s specific needs and goals in mind. Portion control is key, as well as foods that maximize metabolism and stabilize blood sugar, such as whole grains, protein and vegetables. The lead Cordon Bleu– trained chef uses no white flour or sugar, no additives, and she doesn’t fry foods. The company also offers gluten-free, organic, Paleo and vegetarian meal options.

The ﬁsh served is wild. “We work with people on a unique and cellular level, including people with diabetes or heart issues,” Fried added. After evaluating the client’s height and weight, The Diet Fantasy’s team determines how many calories are required for the day to stave off hunger. Typically a client will get between 1200–1500 calories per day. There is also a list of “dislike” items that a client can indicate. A sample menu includes quesadillas with fruit for breakfast; a pear and brie panini sandwich for lunch; beef stew with carrots, purple potatoes, heirloom basmati brown rice and

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How to Overcome Chronic Fatigue by Listening to Your Body By Gila Guzman, JD CINHC Dear Coach Gila, I am always tired. I try to get enough sleep but it is so hard with all that needs to be accomplished during the day. Even those nights I do go to sleep at a reasonable hour I wake up tired. Do you have any recommendations for overcoming chronic fatigue? Dear Always Tired, I hear you, feeling exhausted day in and day out can be draining and make it really difﬁcult to get through the day and

meet your responsibilities. Feeling chronically tired can be a sign of many health issues, please contact your Dr. for a complete physical. If there is no medical cause for your constant fatigue I would consider implementing the following thoughts and suggestions. Your body speaks to you in many ways, it is important to listen to what your body is saying. What is the internal message your body is trying to convey? Do you have difﬁculty saying no? Do you ﬁnd yourself on too many committees, volunteering for too many causes, spreading yourself too thin? Your body may be saying “no” for you - by being chronically tired.

Are you eating and drinking for energy? Drink water. Most people are chronically dehydrated. Water accounts for approximately 60 percent of our body weight. Our organs and vital systems require water in order to function properly. Even a minor level of dehydration can cause various bodily systems to slow down, making you tired and irritable. When you’re feeling tired before having caffeine or sugar try drinking a glass or two of water. Reduce or eliminate caffeine. A cup of joe is our standard go to when we are tired. Coffee has its positives and negatives. Coffee beans are loaded with protective compounds and may help prevent certain dis-

eases, lower risk for dementia and boost concentration and memory. But, when it comes to caffeine there really can be too much of a good thing. Caffeine can cause dehydration, blood sugar ups and downs and can disrupt sleep patterns. Stimulants like caffeine and sugar may seem to boost our energy levels but they actually deplete our bodies of minerals and nutrients. Bottom line: ﬁgure out what works for you and listen to your body. Eat dark leafy green vegetables. Greens are full of vitamins and nutrients. They provide vital energy, improved circulation,

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The History of Laughing Gas and Its Use in Pediatric Dentistry By Dr. Talya Gluck Nitrous oxide is the most frequently used inhalation anxiolytic in dentistry; it is also used in hospitals and operating rooms. Commonly called “laughing gas,” it has been studied extensively and generally agreed to be one of the safest modalities of sedation in dentistry. It also has a colorful place in the history of anesthesia in this country. In the late 1700s, a chemist by the name of Joseph Priestley accidentally discovered nitrous oxide. He was combining nitric acid with different materials and noticed that after he added iron ﬁlings to the acid, a gas was produced that caused him to feel giddy and euphoric. Realizing the possible medical, as well as recreational, uses of this gas, Priestly and his apprentice invented a machine that could produce nitrous oxide in large quantities. Up until 1884, laughing gas was only used recreationally. It was demonstrated in fairs and marketplaces, and for upper-class “laughing gas” parties. In the 1830s, Samuel Colt—later the inventor of the Colt revolver—toured the United States and Canada with phony medical credentials. He would stop in town squares and let people inhale small amounts of nitrous oxide; he charged a quarter for adults and a dime for children. This provided hours of entertainment for the crowds that would laugh at people acting silly and loopy. In 1844, a Connecticut dentist named Horace Wells was at one of these “laughing gas” parties, hosted by a showman named

Gardner Colton. He observed that after inhaling the gas, one of the volunteers fell while laughing and stumbling across the stage, and in doing so seriously injured his leg. The man, however, did not seem to be in any pain; when Wells later spoke to the man he did not even remember hurting his leg. At this time there was no such thing as “painless dentistry,” and Wells was always looking for a way to make dental procedures easier to endure. Wells hired Colton to administer the gas to him while his partner in the dental practice extracted one of his teeth. Wells was ecstatic because he reported that he had not felt any pain during the procedure; he was sure that with the help of nitrous oxide, he could eliminate pain from dentistry. In 1845, after about a dozen successful procedures using nitrous oxide on patients during procedures, Wells decided to demonstrate the technique at Massachusetts General Hospital for the beneﬁt of Harvard Medical School students and faculty members. Unfortunately, the patient shouted in the middle of the tooth extraction due to the effects of the gas, and the audience booed Wells off the stage, calling him a swindler. This failed demonstration did nothing to

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persuade the crowd of physicians to pursue nitrous oxide sedation as a method of anesthesia. For the next few years Wells experimented with, and became addicted to, chloroform and ether. After constant exposure to those substances Wells eventually became deranged, and in 1848 he committed suicide. Gardner Colton, the man who had originally inspired Wells, began to market nitrous oxide across the country directly to dentists soon after Wells died. By the late 1860s, Colton had administered the gas to thousands of patients safely and effectively. The medical community had begun experimenting with the gas as well, and thus began a new era in medicine and dentistry. In 1864 the American Dental Association, followed by the American Medical Association in 1870, ofﬁcially credited Horace Wells with the discovery of anesthesia. Today nitrous oxide is widely used to beneﬁt many patients. When inhaled, the gas produces an analgesic effect that dulls sensation of pain, in addition to an anxiolytic effect, which creates a sensation of euphoria. Nitrous oxide has very few absolute contraindications; two of these are Sickle Cell Anemia and the MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) genetic mutation. Since the effectiveness of nitrous oxide depends on being able to breathe it through the nose, any upper respiratory infection or sinusitis

would preclude its use. Generally it is recommended that a patient be on an empty stomach if they are being sedated with nitrous oxide since, on occasion, the effects of the gas can cause nausea. In pediatric dentistry, nitrous oxide is beneﬁcial not only to eliminate any fear and pain associated with a dental procedure, but also to enhance the overall experience. While many children may not show an outward fear of a visit to the dentist, even the most gentle and patient dentist cannot eliminate the uncomfortable aspects of the visit, such as the noises and sensations of the instruments. If a child requires treatment beyond the basic hygiene visits, the use of nitrous oxide can help make these visits a positive and even enjoyable experience. One of the most important aspects of pediatric dentistry is helping children grow into adults who do not fear the dentist, and nitrous oxide has proven to be an important tool in achieving that goal. Talya Gluck earned her BA from Barnard College in 2004. She attended dental school at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and went on to complete a two-year Pediatric Dentistry residency in 2011. She is a board-eligible pediatric dentist and her research has been published in dental journals. She lives in NJ with her husband and three children.

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Medically Directed Lactation: Darling Essentials LLC Opens in West Orange By Ellie Wolf Dr. Lisa Kurz, MD is a rare commodity in the universe of pediatric medical experts, with a primary focus on the art, science and practicality of lactation, or breastfeeding. Dr. Kurz, whose breastfeeding medicine practice opened recently in West Orange, NJ, is one of but a precious few pediatricians or medical doctors specializing in breastfeeding medicine, parenting and nutrition. Operating under the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;Darling Essentials, LLC,â&#x20AC;? the lactation practice is unique in North Jersey in that it is run by a pediatrician. In choosing this specialty within a specialty, Dr. Kurz describes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;moments of truthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as her experience of inpatient and outpatient care as a pediatrician in training and practice, combined with being a mother going through childbirth and post-partum care in a hospital system. She told JLNJ that â&#x20AC;&#x153;it became evident to me that the support for lactation is severely lacking.â&#x20AC;? According to Dr. Kurz, who is also a practicing general pediatrician, it has become quite difďŹ cult for primary health care providers to take the necessary time to adequately treat mothers and babies for breastfeeding concerns. due to time constraint

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pressures and health insurance billing complexities concerning such services. By opening Darling Essentials LLC, she hopes to make breastfeeding education and support available to as many women as possible, and improve the likelihood of health insurance coverage/reimbursement. Discussing her early interest in lactation education, Kurz described her initial exposure in breastfeeding education during her residency at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital of New York at Columbia University. One of her rotations in pediatrics was in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), where she quickly became involved in helping mothers of premature babies deal with breastfeeding concerns, including the initial latch and donor milk. During residency, her own ďŹ rst child was born, whom she breastfed. Upon returning to work after maternity leave, she became acutely aware of the multi-layered struggles a new and nursing working mother faces. She realized that she wanted to help other breastfeeding mothers and babies by extending the beneďŹ ts of her knowledge, experience and expertise. She joined a committee devoted to making the hospital more â&#x20AC;&#x153;baby-friendly,â&#x20AC;? and began reaching out to lactation consultants. Following graduation in 2012, Dr. Kurz

saw patients privately for breastfeeding assistance, but she knew by then that she intended to expand her resources, to eventually offer her services to the public by opening her own practice dedicated to breastfeeding mothers and babies. After moving to New Jersey, she established a dedicated breastfeeding medicine practice devoted solely to the issues of breastfeeding. Darling Essentials, LLC was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bornâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in April 2015 in West Orange, as a private pediatrician-directed breastfeeding medicine practice. Dr. Kurz said she offers a unique broad spectrum of knowledge and support to the breastfeeding mother and baby dyad (consisting of two dependent elements or parts). She described a combination of medical, practical and real-world experience as a new working and nursing mother, and eventually as a mother of three. Too often, patients seek her care only after struggling with many breastfeeding issues. The baby might be â&#x20AC;&#x153;tongue-tied,â&#x20AC;? or the mother is having trouble with inadequate milk supply and has not been able to resolve such issues. With her background and expertise as a physician educated in lactation as well, she is able to give much needed guidance and support to enable and empower mothers to continue breastfeeding their babies.

Sometimes a prescription is required for a particular problem, so she can address that need as well. According to Dr. Kurz, many perceived hurdles to breastfeeding are rooted in the psychological domain or in peer pressure. A physician who encourages and supports lactating mothers on their journey can offer mothers the conďŹ dence needed to succeed and that may make all the difference. Dr. Kurz aspires to promote and support breastfeeding knowledge and techniques to as many mothers, babies and families as possible. She offers private ofďŹ ce consults as well as private and group prenatal and postnatal parenting and breastfeeding classes. The practice also affords patients availability to more immediate responses to their vital needs, especially in situations requiring urgently needed communication or care. Further, Dr. Kurz explains, her medical practice includes the beneďŹ t of allowing a mother to be seen for a breastfeeding consult while being billed in-network or out-of network for pediatric services allowing a wider realm of coverage than a lactation consultant. Darling Essentials is located in West Orange, NJ, near Verona Park. Find Dr. Kurz at www.darlingessentials.com and via phone at (973) 243-2725.

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Q&A With Metropolitan Dermatology 1. What do you do in the office for persistent rashes? How do you determine if the rashes are caused by skin allergy? Testing for allergies in a dermatologist’s office is completely different from that in an allergist’s practice. In the latter, you may be tested for allergies to such substances as pollen, ragweed and various foods. Dermatologists test for allergies to substances you touch (nickel in watchbands, preservatives in creams and lotions, hair dyes, fragrances, etc.). Simply put, dermatologists do not test for allergies to things you consume or inhale. We test for allergies to things your skin comes in contact with. In patch testing, several patches with multiple allergens (substances to which you may be allergic) are taped on your back. The area is marked for easy identification and taped to secure the patches in place. The patches are removed in 48 hours for the reading of preliminary results. Some allergies show up at a later time, hence a second visit 72 or 96 hours later is required. Patients cannot shower or wet the back for the duration of patch test. If the chemical causing the allergic reaction is identified, your doctor will discuss the ways to avoid the offending substance and provide you with written materials on the topic. Unfortunately, there is no cure for skin allergies. Only careful avoidance of substances responsible for your allergies can make things better. 2. What treatments are available for excessive sweating? Will the treatments, such as Botox, be covered by my insurance? Hyperhidrosis is sweating of the underarms, palms, soles, or facial region in excess of the amount needed to regulate body temperature. This condition sometimes results in severely impaired self-esteem and

social functioning. And just like for any medical condition, treatments for hyperhidrosis, such as topical anti-perspirants, oral pills, and Botox injections are commonly covered by insurance. 3. What are the signs and symptoms of actinic keratosis? Can actinic keratosis turn into skin cancer? Pink and red scaly spots on sun-exposed skin are frequent signs of actinic keratosis. They usually do not have any symptoms, such as pain or itching. These blemishes are pre-cancerous. They indicate that the skin has been damaged by the sun sometime during your lifetime. Often, the damage has been done decades ago. Over time they can turn into squamous cell carcinoma, which is a common type of skin cancer. Some of the treatments for actinic keratoses include topical creams, freezing, scraping, and photodynamic therapy (PDT). 4. Could you tell us more about photodynamic therapy (PDT)?

A Veteran Food Critic’s Culinary Treasure Map—and Autobiography  CONTINUED FROM P. 43 understanding how the world eats. I haven’t had it in years, and as an adult I love the richness of aspic, so maybe I should give p’tcha another try! You have watched New York’s Jewish food scene change drastically over the decades. Which restaurants do you miss? I miss the dairy restaurants —places like Ratner’s, the Grand Dairy Restaurant, and the Garden Cafeteria on the Lower East Side. Bernstein’s on Essex was a marvelous place. I also miss the better of the kosher style places, like Moskowitz & Lupowitz on the Lower East Side and Phil Gluckstern’s in the theater district. The service was always sloppy and a bit fresh, which I don’t think young people appreciate anymore. Plus, everything they served was pure cholesterol. Today, dairy restaurants still exist, but they tend to serve lighter, Mediterranean dishes like hummus and falafel. Your book reads like a treasure map. How do you hope readers will use it? Most of all, I hope they use it for a good read! As a writer, that means the most to me. My second hope is that they will want to try the dishes they have never tasted and get a refreshing look at those they do know. If it became their food bible, that’d be nice. Mostly, I hope it helps expand people’s gastronomic horizons and leads them to very good times.

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Photodynamic therapy is one of my favorite treatments for actinic keratoses. The treatment is very effective and short in comparison to cream treatments. Creams usually have to be used for four to six weeks. PDT is a single session (which has to be repeated for some patients). Some patients use PDT treatments for removal of pre-cancerous lesions (and in that case it is covered by insurance), other use it for reversal of sun damage and cosmetic improvement (in that case patients are responsible for payment). The treatment requires patients to spend about an hour and a half in the ofﬁce. A medication is applied onto the treated area. It is selectively absorbed by more rapidly dividing cells, such as pre-cancerous or sun-damaged cells. Thereafter, the patient is exposed to a light with a special wavelength to activate the medication ab-

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The Misdiagnosed Child By Dr Joel Warshowsky, Vision from the Heart Children presenting with behavior disorders often have associated reading/ learning difficulties and are commonly characterized as being difficult children by their teachers and parents. ADD (attention deficit disorder), ADHD (attention deficit disorder hyperactivity), LD (learning disabilities), ODD (oppositional defiant disorder), Dyslexia (difficulty deciphering symbols) and CAPD (central auditory processing disorder) are a few of the diagnosis that have often been used to identify these children. Typically, it’s the child’s pediatrician, pediatric psychia-

trist and/or pediatric neurologist who routinely prescribe medications: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall and/or Prozac to name a few, used to create order and quiet in a child’s behavior. Understandably, professionals are pressured to ﬁnd answers for these children with behavioral and associated reading/learning problems. The school system and individual teachers are also pressured to create an environment where these children labeled as lazy, a class clown, a dreamer, stupid, or uncooperative, can become socially and academically functional within the mainstream classroom. Medication may promote a child’s behavior to be more predictable and may even appear to cause a child to better stay on task. But,

if the underlying true problems these children are experiencing are not medical in nature, these children will not learn or read any easier. In fact, they may become frustrated because they just don’t feel right, not knowing what’s wrong with them. Side effects of some medications may create additional change in how children feel resulting in fatigue, restlessness, loss of appetite and a feeling of despair. The more different medications are tried without success the further a child will get from feeling right about them self and ultimately knowing them self. Without resolve they may enter a downward spiral diminishing their self-conﬁdence. They will continue to know, within themselves, that something isn’t quite right.

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So now, because of the medications they are taking, your child doesn’t disrupt in class and he may even appear to be better able to stay on level with the class. However, if what was thought to be a chemical imbalance is truly a behavioral vision disorder affecting your child, he will still not be comfortable integrating and processing visual information. Children that suffer from a behavioral vision disorder may simply have difficulty converging their eyes inward (inefficiency turning eyes inward together), he may have difficulty focusing his eyes (inefficiency identifying what he sees), or he may not be able to make his eyes track (follow from one point to another). Over time, misdiagnosis can not only create visual inaccuracy, it can diminish self esteem and may even develop into what can be called the “Failure Syndrome.” Children within this syndrome, not knowing what’s wrong within them, can ultimately believe that rather than not being able to perform a particular task correctly, they begin to believe that they are incorrect. These misdiagnosed children may not be considered “at risk” because medication has eased the situation. However, they will most likely be affected by a lack of self worth that the misdiagnosis has instilled within them. This may ultimately lower a child’s professional expectation and allow him to accept a vocation or profession lower than his actual potential. Ultimately, he would not be thought of as a “learned” individual. But what would have happened had these children been introduced to a behavioral vision approach? Not only could they have achieved success in reading and learning but they may have actually reached their life potential and the subsequent joy in living their life. Early and appropriately intervention is essential when changing a child’s course of development from one of frustration and lack of ability to one which encourages belief in oneself through success in a task. Some parents and child study team members may actually feel a false sense of security believing that they have already taken their child to the eye doctor who said, your child’s eyes are fine, they see “20/20.” Although seeing with clarity is important your child’s visual concerns may have nothing to do with eyesight and everything to do with efficient, effective and effortless eye coordination, focus and eye tracking ability. A lack of visual coordination results in two sets of eye muscles not working together. One muscle system controls focus, for clarity, while the other sys-

tem controls the function of seeing single and not seeing double. These two systems are linked. Inaccuracy in one system will typically create a mismatch in the other creating inefficiency between the two systems working together. Classical symptoms of a motivated child trying to overcome visual dysfunction is eye strain associated with excessive eye rubbing/burning, headaches after visual activities and blurred vision during near activities. Symptoms of eye avoidance, typical of an unmotivated child, are double vision at any time; missing or substituting words while reading, difficulty finishing school work and the most common symptom loss of place while reading. There are nonreaders who have no symptoms at all simply because they avoid any situation which calls for them to read for any considerable length of time. Vision Therapy is the preferred treatment for these difficulties. The success of this treatment strategy depends on the motivation of the team which includes the child, parents and Behavioral Optometrist. If the condition is recent and academic lags have not yet occurred, the program is quite simple often resulting in complete remediation. When the condition is of a long standing nature, academic and/or emotional concerns can become secondary problems which must be addressed along with the primary visual. Certainly the more complicated the situation the more involved the treatment strategy. When secondary issues are evident, the team must include the appropriate professionals. Therefore, if academics are at issue, reading, learning and special education professionals should be resourced. Psychologists may be consulted if emotional concerns have surfaced. Occupational and Physical therapists may be utilized for the development of fine and gross motor skills and Speech and Language therapists would be responsible for treatment of receptive and/or expressive language delay. Parents, teachers and school administrators have the power to advocate for our children. Realizing that symptoms of these labeled children mimic behavioral vision dysfunction cries out for these children to have the opportunity to explore potentially successful treatment strategies. Throw open your child’s door of opportunity and success and advocate for your bright and intelligent child’s ability to read, write and learn accessing the freedom of visual self-discovery through the benefits of a vision therapy program.

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Tips for Staying Tick Free This Summer By Amanda Leifer Deer ticks are tiny bugs that lurk in tall grasses, waiting for a human host. They carry various diseases that can be contracted by humans and pets, mainly dogs, so whether your summer is spent at home or at camp, here are some helpful tips to help you avoid those pesky ticks. The information may make your skin crawl, but it could save you time and worry. The ticks most commonly known in rural New Jersey are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blacklegged deer ticks.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; They wait on the tips of the blades of grass for a host, and when one comes along, they quickly climb aboard. The good news is ticks canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ&#x201A;y, so while hiking, wearing long pants is a simple and easy way to protect against ticks and the diseases they carry.

Lyme Disease One of the most common diseases associated with deer ticks is Lyme Disease. As stated by doctors at TenaďŹ&#x201A;y Pediatrics, lyme disease is an infection spread by deer ticks carrying the bacterium Borrlelia burgdorferi which causes a rash called erythema migrans. The rash is shaped like a bullseye and can expand up to 6 inches on the skin. If this rash goes unnoticed, several weeks to months later, other symptoms such as carditis, facial nerve palsy, meningitis and arthritis may begin to show. The doctors at TenaďŹ&#x201A;y Pediatrics assure that regardless of when the infection is treated, antibiotics are curative. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diseases are spread when small amounts of saliva from the tick enter the skin of the host animal during the feeding process. If the tick contains a pathogen, the organism may be transmitted to the host in this way.

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The Misdiagnosed Child ď&#x192;&#x203A; CONTINUED FROM P. 50 One of the most common and enthusiastic statements parents in my ofďŹ ce make is â&#x20AC;&#x153;guess what my child just picked up a book to read all by them self.â&#x20AC;? You can be that parent by exploring the beneďŹ ts of a behavioral vision approach. Vision Therapist Dr. Warshowsky has three oďŹ&#x192;ces: One in Roslyn, N.Y., one in Ringwood, N.J., and one in Riverdale in the Bronx. His book can be purchased through any of his oďŹ&#x192;ces as well as from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Jessica Kingsley Publishers. You can also ďŹ nd out more about his practice and ďŹ nd the number to call to schedule an appointment by visiting his website at:http://pediatriceyecare-roslyn.com/contact-optometrist.html.

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attached to the skin for over 36 hours so there is no need to worryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;if you remove the tick properly. TenaďŹ&#x201A;y Pediatrics doctors recommend the following: 1. Using blunt, angled forceps (splinter tweezers are pretty good too), grasp the tick by its head as close to the skin as possible. (Do not apply pressure or puncture the tickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body. This could cause the tick to re-

gurgitate material into the wound). 2. Apply slow and steady traction to the tick on a PERPENDICULAR axis from the skin. (Imagine taking an arrow out of the ground). 3. Inspect the skin for retained mouthparts and, if present, remove them. 4. Dispose of a live tick by submerging it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag/container, wrapping it tightly in tape, or ďŹ&#x201A;ushing it down the toilet. Never crush a tick with your ďŹ ngers. Additionally, strategies that attempt to suffocate the tick are not recommended. This includes applying things like petroleum jelly, gasoline, nail polish, and rubbing alcohol. Strategies that attempt to irritate a tickâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;such as using a match, hot nail, or knifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are also not recommended. Follow these steps for tick prevention and your summer should be tick free. More information about ticks and lyme disease is available at cdc.gov.

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MTA’s Last “Meet the Israeli Author” Class By David Schmidt Last Tuesday, the “Meet the Israeli Author” class at MTA had its ﬁnal meeting with its author and mentor Chana Bat Shahar. This one-of-a-kind Hebrew Language elective gives students the opportunity to participate in monthly virtual workshops with the renowned, award-winning author, during which the students get to know her, learn about her methods and receive pointers on developing their Hebrew language creative writing skills. In between their meetings with Mrs. Bat Shahar, students worked with their teacher Ms. Liora Haibi, who supervises and prepares them for their monthly sessions. The ﬁnal class with Chana Bat Shahar was a discussion of what the class had learned from the sessions that were preparing them to write their Hebrew short stories that will soon be published in a journal entitled “Meet the Israeli Author.” The class discussed “What did you learn from the story itself?” Many answers were thrown around about how details bring

out characters or how to use language to create pace and tone. The general consensus was the recognition that a story is different on paper than it is when one tells it aloud, in the sense that one must always demonstrate in writing the actions and emotions of characters, but not necessarily convey them verbally. The students eagerly await seeing their stories in print, and are thankful for the rigorous and meaningful course. They are also thrilled to have their journal accepted into the periodicals department and the archives of the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem.

Yeshivat Noam Awards Sara Halberstadt the Marcia Hirt Teacher Initiative Award Yeshivat Noam wished mazel tov to its own Morah Sara Halberstadt upon her receiving the Marcia Hirt Teacher Initiative Award. This award was generously named by Pamela and Ari Hirt in loving memory of Ari’s mother Marcia Hirt, a”h (Maryasha Mindel bat Moshe Halevi), grandmother of YN alumni Michael and Jordana. A rebbetzin, teacher of both Judaic studies and general studies and a Jewish communal service worker, Mrs. Hirt was a role model for everyone who knew her. Mrs. Hirt was the

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Assistant to the Dean for Judaic Studies and an English teacher at ASHAR in Monsey for eight years, and ran the Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights and Inwood for 20 years. Morah Sara, the recipient of the award, is a second grade teacher at Yeshivat Noam. Morah Sara is pioneering ways to bring technology into her classroom using new smartboard games and apps, and teaching her students to create digital books. According to Morah Sara, “I have embraced technology since I ﬁnd that it makes my lessons more dynamic and exciting and that it motivates my students to learn more in Judaic Studies.” This year Morah Sara was a contributor to and was recognized by Jewish Interactive Studios—an organization that creates educational technology solutions

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Foundation sponsors an annual essay contest open to both junior high and high school students. Established in 1955, the Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation, is a non-profit philanthropic organization underscoring the eleemosynary, humanitarian and Jewish concerns of its founders, Morris J. and Betty Kaplun. The Kapluns, who were refugees from Nazi persecution, dedicated their lives to a variety of philanthropic causes. The Foundation endeavors to continue their good work. This year’s essay topic for students in grades seven through nine was “My Jewish Values: How They Can Help Me Make the World a Better Place.” Yavneh Academy is proud to share that Talya Wimpfheimer and Gittel Levin received honorable mentions; Benny Edelman and Eliana Suldan

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were two of the six named finalists. The finalists, their families and Yavneh Academy Associate Principal Mrs. Rubin enjoyed a gala celebration at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Joined by other finalists from Michigan, Toronto, Vancouver and Maryland, the reception featured opening comments from Mrs. Glorie Eisikower, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kaplun, from Mr. Aaron Seligson and words of encouragement and praise from the judging committee. The judges were Rabbi Dovid Rhodes, Rabbi Marvin Tokayer and the Honorable Martin Shulman. Each student had a confirmed $750.00 gift prize and was given a beautiful plaque commemorating their win. Yavneh is proud of all of their winners as they announce that Benny Edelman was awarded first place and received a cash gift of $1,800. Yavneh wishes mazel tov to the Edelman, Levin, Suldan and Wimpfheimer families.

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Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Week Noa Applebaum

Camp Kaylie at OHEL Connects to Israel

The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Gotham Burger would like to recognize Noa Applebaum as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. Two weeks ago, the fifteen year old Applebaum helped her Ma’ayanot Rapids softball team win the championship. The Rapids’ ace pitcher recorded an amazing 40+ strikeouts during the season. Like all great players, Applebaum maximized her game in the playoffs. She did not give up any runs in the playoffs, and no batter reached beyond first base in all three playoff games. The championship game was her sixth shutout of the season. In the championship game alone she struck out 12 batters, and of the few who managed to hit, only two made it to first base; the final playoff opposition batting average was.629. Applebaum was named MVP of the championship game.

Israel came to camp on Monday – quite literally. From IDF training to inspirational videos, campers experienced the history, kedusha and culture of Israel ﬁrsthand, gaining a greater appreciation for the Jewish state.

ers also underwent mock IDF intelligence training as they performed logic-based activities in teams. “I really liked the intelligence boot camp because it was fun to work together,” said Yehuda Pfeiffer. “Israel is our homeland and I love it,” he added.

CK IsraelDay 2: Zack Rosen and campers.

CK IsraelDay 3: IDF training.

During breakfast, campers watched an inspirational video from Nefesh B’Nefesh about making aliyah and the excitement of Jews to move back to their homeland. Then, campers headed out for IDF training. The sports staff gave campers a taste of the army, putting them through authentic drills and training activities. “My favorite part of Israel Day was learning what it takes to be a soldier and what sacriﬁces they make to protect our country,” said Eitan Newman. Subesquently, Israeli basketball superstar Zack Rosen spoke about living and playing professional sports in Israel, and afterwards campers eagerly asked questions. For a lunch break Israeli cuisine was served, and campers munched on schwarma and falafel. During the day camp-

To gain a stronger appreciation for the devotion of the IDF, the teen division watched “Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front,” a movie about the transition of a group of Israeli teenagers to a platoon of elite paratroopers as they overcome various challenges along the way. “It was very good and had a beautiful message about serving the Jewish people and overcoming hardships,” said Avi Kupchik about the movie. Shlomo Schwartz also appreciated the sacriﬁce Israeli soldiers make to protect the Jewish homeland: “My favorite part was watching ‘Beneath the Helmet’ because it showed me how much people are willing to sacriﬁce for the Jewish people,” he said.

When asked about Noa, Rapids manager Yoni Lieber told the JLNJ, “Noa has really stepped up her game, as a pitcher and as a hitter, in the second half of our season this year. She has consistently thrown strikes, and was instrumental in securing our ﬁrst place ﬁnish in the division, and led us to our championship win.” JLNJ spoke with Noa about her role as a Sportstar: Noa who would you say is your role model? Without even realizing it, I model many aspects of my life after my older sister Kayla. She, like myself, played softball as a small child and continues to do so today, and is even an assistant coach for my school’s softball team. She is an unbelievable player, coach and person who inspires me in many more ways than one. She helps me improve my skills by working with me in softball, as well as many other activities. Without her support and commitment to me, and my team, I would not have been able to achieve so many of the things she helped me with. (Thanks Kay!) Who’s your favorite professional athlete? My favorite athlete is Mo’ne Davis. Mo’ne is a 13-year-old girl baseball pitcher on an all-boys team. She proves that gender does not matter in the sense of “how great of a player you are.” The only thing

that is remotely relevant is your overall skill. As a girl, there’s always the stereotype that you are not as good as every other boy, but Mo’ne proves that that is not the case. Do you have a pregame ritual? Before every game I warm up with the rest of my team and practice pitching with my catcher, Sarah Berman. Also, I always wear the same headband to every game. I have become a little superstitious about wearing it, to the extent that I cannot play without it. Before each inning when I am pitching, Sarah Hiller hands me the ball after rubbing it on her shirt. This has also become a superstitious ritual. What is your earliest sports memory? One of my earliest memories of softball was when I was about five or six years old. I was playing in TBO and it was one of the first games of the season. I was up to bat and next thing I know I hit a grand-slam! Granted it was little league, but it was still all the excitement and adrenaline that made me think that I could actually be a good player in the future. From that point on my love for softball only grew. Do you have a favorite Sports memory? This year, we played against Hillel. At this game I was not pitching because I was not doing so well that night. I felt a little upset at myself for this and so when I got up to bat, I took out all that frustration on the ball. I hit a home run, sending two others home! It was an awesome feeling because it was my first real home run (little league does not count). My other teammates greeted me at home screaming, cheering and giving me high fives. We ended up winning by over 10 runs that night. What do you like to do, when you are not playing for the Rapids? When I’m not playing softball I love to hang out with my friends and family. I also enjoy dancing. I took dance lessons for eight years in ballet, pointe and tap, however I had to stop last year because it became too hard to juggle everything with all my school work as I entered high school. Although I cut back on my lessons entering high school, I have been able to incorporate what I’ve learned into choreographing the annual [Ma’ayanot] Heartbeats dance for the past two years. What is the best thing about being a Sportstar? The best part about being a Sportstar is being able to be on an incredible team with so many talented and amazing players, as well as awesome coaches. The Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Week will receive a $10 gift certificate to Gotham Burger. Please send nominees for next week’s Gotham Burger Sportstar of the Week to Sports@jewishlinkbc.com

SCHOOLS Yeshivat Noam Awards Morah Sara Halberstadt the Marcia Hirt Teacher Initiative Award  CONTINUED FROM P. 52 for Jewish learning—for the lessons that she has spearheaded in her classroom.

Morah Sara is also known for bringing meaning and message to teﬁllah. She took responsibility this year to enhance the ﬁrst and second grade lunchroom bentching experience. With her enthusiasm and creativity, she had all the children in the lunchroom excited about reciting the Birkat Hamazon.

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Second Annual Basketball Face-off of Englewood Hospital and North Shore Forest Hills Hospital This competition was sponsored by the Center for Spinal Disorders, Center for Pain Management and Center for Hand Disorders. At this year’s event, Dr. Jonathan Lew-

Hotshots Week 1 Highlights This week Camp Hotshots distributed awards to three worthy campers. A Middot Tovot award was presented to Harry Orlin-

sky, Basketball MVP was awarded to Netanel Wiener, and Jacob Feit was announced the Hockey MVP.

in announced that the sponsoring practices would be making a $500 donation to the American Cancer Society in honor of the winning team.

2/3 Flag Football Champs The Colts beat the Panthers 12-0, to secure the championship title last Sunday following an undefeated season. The winning team: Akiva Swinkin, Shlomo Stadtmauer, Moshe Strulowitz, Pinchas Richman, Yoel Gellman, Daniel Alley, Judah Lowey, Nicholas Ruggiero and Jean-Rene Zetrenne.

Local Team Brings National Recognition to Teaneck  CONTINUED FROM P. 1 During the 2014-2015 season, the Stingrays team finished in first place in the EDP fall 2014 season, and in second place in the spring 2015 season. Other highlights of the year includ the Puma Cup (finalist), the Indoor NJ State Cup (winner) and the NJ Cup (quarterfinalist). Overall, the team had an impressive record of 30 wins, 9 draws and 7 losses in 46 games, placing the team in second place in the State of NJ after PDA Drogba, an academy team drawing players from a much wider geographical area. At the tournament this past weekend, the Stingrays faced off against teams from NJ, Pennsylvania and Canada. During the group play, the Stingrays finished in first place in Bracket 1, with two wins and one draw against a very strong team from Toronto. The Stingrays played the final against Cherry Hill Scorpions (ranked 5 in NJ). The game was a nail-biter during the first half. The Stingrays scored two goals, including a long-distance shot by defender Kayvon Kiani, who surprised the goalkeeper with a high kick to the right post. Cherry Hill tied the score at 2-2 with a penalty kick after a foul in the last 10 seconds of the first half. The second half felt like a party for the Stingrays, with Tate Poston scoring one goal off, by deflecting a ball from a

corner pass right in front of the goal within 20 seconds of the start of the half. Following this strong start, the Stingrays dominated the second half, ending the game with a victory of 8-2. Deborah Rivel Greenstein, the team’s coach and mother of teammember Noam, delivered the medals to each player while highlighting their individual and team accomplishments during the tournament and a very rewarding and accomplished season. She is looking forward to seeing the team in August for summer training in anticipation of another successful season. Ian Glover, Director of Player Development at the Teaneck Stingrays, attributes the success of the team to the club’s skillbased training. He explained that many of the boys on the team have been playing together since age 6 or 7, when they joined the Mighty Rays—the Stingrays’ development program. This allowed the team to grow and develop together, creating a sense of camaraderie that is missing from many academy teams which tend to recruit players every year. The Stingrays will start training for the fall season in late summer, and are looking for local children at all skill levels who want to learn and develop their soccer skills. There are teams starting at age 5-6 (the Mighty Rays training program), ranging to 14 years of age. If you are interested in joining or learning more about the Stingrays, please contact Ian at stingraysnj@gmail.com.

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Registration for Fall Ice Hockey Now Open The Mackay Ice Rink at the John T. Wright Arena at 130 West Englewood Avenue in Englewood is pleased to announce the return of its Youth Ice Hockey House Leagues under the direction of hockey director and head coach Scott Pietruska. This will be a non-travel recreational program offered to boys and girls ages four through 12, who have previously participated in Learn-to-Skate and Learn-to-Play programs. The fall 2015 session, October 11-December 23, is priced at $300 for Englewood residents

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Ask the RealtorÂŽ By Eric Wein of Russo Real Estate ASK THE REALTOR: What characteristics should I be looking for when searching for the right realtor? ERIC WEIN: Honesty is king. Purchasing a home is often the largest investment one will make so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of utmost importance to work with a RealtorÂŽ you can trust. You should have a sense of comfort knowing that your RealtorÂŽ has your best interests in mind. Knowledge is power. Your agent should be in tune with the market and familiar with the inventory. The market is constantly evolving with new listings, price changes, houses coming back on the market. A good RealtorÂŽ will keep you apprised of these market changes as they happen. This can position you to strike when a good opportunity presents itself. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not aware of the market changes in a timely fashion it may lead to you missing out on a great deal. Patience is a necessity. Purchasing a home does not happen overnight. There are many steps throughout the process including ďŹ nding the right home, negotiating the price and terms, attorney review period, home inspection, bank appraisal, obtaining a home ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance policy, obtaining your written loan commitment. A good RealtorÂŽ will be there to help prepare you and offer guidance every step of the way. Strong communication and staying patient with one another can help ease the stress of purchasing a home. ASK THE REALTOR: Can I work with more than one RealtorÂŽ during my search? ERIC WEIN: In short the answer is yes; however, loyalty often pays off. As a buyer you are free to work with any RealtorÂŽ you would like. If you ďŹ nd a RealtorÂŽ that you connect well with, I believe that as a buyer, you will beneďŹ t greatly by being loyal to one RealtorÂŽ. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to share your criteria and keep an open line of communication with your RealtorÂŽ in order for them to best serve you. This will allow them to really hone in on the right listings to show you so you can make a good educated decision when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to submit your offer. Bouncing around from RealtorÂŽ to RealtorÂŽ is a dangerous game to play as a buyer because you may not have the

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The Modern Orthodox Jew and Gay Marriage ď&#x192;&#x203A; CONTINUED FROM P. 13 Happiness is important, but, to the Modern Orthodox Jew, cannot be all-important. Other principles override the pursuit of happiness. In the case of any forbidden relationship, our desire for other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiness causes us to cry. While we want our loved ones to ďŹ nd happiness in life, we also want them to ďŹ nd happiness in God. When those two goals collide, we surrender to the Torah because we want more for them than just happiness. Some situations are tragic but we do not believe in pulling the plug on life or on Torah. Gay marriage in itself does not threaten the Jewish community. However, abandonment of a Torah measure of life for this doctrine of overriding happiness threatens to destroy lives, families and our community.

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mined by age and location of the property. In general traditional reverse mortgages or Home Equity Conversion Loans (HECMs), currently have legislated maximum available loan proceeds of $469,125, but there are proprietary reverse products that go up to $2,250,000 (not available in all states). As in any financial decision, there should always be a clear financial benefit and analyses before making a decision to move forward. As always, speak to your trusted financial advisors when deciding the best financial direction to take. Carl Guzman, NMLS# 65291, CPA, is the founder and President of Greenback Capital Mortgage Corp. He is a residential financing expert and a deal maker with over 25 years’ experience. Carl and his team will help you get the best mortgage financing for your situation and his advice will save you thousands! www.greenbackcapital.com ceg@greenbackcapital.com

The Many Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage POSSIBLE USE

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A ﬁnancial planning tool

> Increase “cash ﬂow probability”for as long as needed via tiering

An Additional monthly payment

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Payoﬀ and Replace a forward (standard) mortgage with a reverse mortgage

> Free up cash by eliminating current mortgage payment > Possible increase in Net worth with proper investments > Prevent foreclosure and possible loss of home and net equity

An additional source of funds via access to a line of credit as long as possible

> The availability of an ever-growing, pre-approved cash source > Can convert to a constant monthly payment if desired

To buy a home

> May be the only way many seniors could qualify to purchase a home > Can maximize cash ﬂow by not taking a standard forward mortgage (or depleting a portfolio of funds with good returns) > Could avoid moving into a senior-care facility and have in home care > Possible increase in equity and post asset legacy

To purchase long-term care insurance*

> Avoiding medical bill catastrophes > May “age in place”

As an advance inheritance; use a portion of the proceeds for “equalizing an estate life insurance policy”

> Beneﬁts of seeing the legacy use while alive, and achieving goals without dipping into other retirement accounts • Helping someone start a business after job loss • Paying someone’s tuition • Allowing heirs to beneﬁt when they most need it

Use as Medicaid “buﬀer”

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GEMACHS THE RINAT CHAIM GEMACH Lends new and used medical equipment. Donations of wheelchairs and knee scooters would be appreciated. Items in good condition to those in need, for short-term or long-term use, including heelchairs, commodes, portable commodes, walkers, shower chairs, bathtub chairs, rollators, crutches and canes. . The Gemach will be happy to deliver the items to families when necessary and to receive tax-deductible donations. To contact the Gemach, to borrow equipment, or to contribute, please visit their website, www. rinatchaimgemach.com, or contact Yehiel Levy, yehiel@optonline.net

Teaneck Baby Gemach Collects baby equipment, clothing to size 5T, toys, diapers, formula, and baby food for Jewish families in Bergen County. For more information contact Avi and Ginnine Fried at 718-7536275, or by email at Teaneckbabygemach@gmail.com. Tax donation letters are available for any ďŹ nancial and/or item donations.

household, Judaica, engagement or wedding gifts that are not your taste or cannot be used. Drop oďŹ&#x20AC; at Carrie Cooper, 1060 Windsor Road or email Carrie at candscooper@gmail.com. Hosting a Simcha in your home? The Teaneck Simcha Gemach has folding tables, cocktail tables, chairs and coat racks (w/ hangers) available for loan. Contact Teanecksimcha@yahoo.com

Bicycle Gemach Rivky Klar at bikegemach@gmail.com

Passaic Baby Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mach Collects baby clothing in excellent condition up to size 2T as well as other baby gear including high chairs, cribs, strollers, carriages, changing tables, diapers and formula. They pick up in NJ/NY area. For more information contact Siggy Berger at 201-486-1492 or via email siggy@aishdas.org.

BABIES AND CHILDREN: Teaneck Bris Gemach Bris outďŹ ts, pillows, pillow cases, teďŹ los for mothers to say. Open to the Jewish community. There is no solicitation of funds. For information or to reserve Email either david.lobl@gmail.com or zsizzle11@aol.com or call Zissi at 718 704 6225.

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Yad Leah collects modest and contemporary clothing, infant through adult, to be sent to Israel. Donated clothes must be in either excellent or like- new condition. For more information regarding drop oďŹ&#x20AC; locations contact Jessica Katz at 973-594-9118 or via email Jessica@yadleah.org The Kallah Gemach collects donations for Kallahs in need. They collect any unopened new items in their original boxes from

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CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The Friendship Circle is a social organization for children with special needs that involves them in a full range of recreational activities. Teenage volunteers are the key to keeping our programs running! Volunteers can visit a child at home weekly for a play date, join a monthly program on Sundays with sports, music, art, and baking, join us for holiday programs, camps or cooking programs. Volunteers must be in 7th grade or older. For more information or to volunteer please call Zeesy Grossbaum, Director of Bergen County Friendship Circle atZeesy@BCFriendship.com or via phone at 201-262-7172. Feel free to check out their website: www. BCFriendship.com.

Congregation Ahavath Torah 240 Broad Avenue, Englewood) collects ďŹ&#x201A;ower centerpieces that can be brought to the homebound or those in the hospital. For more information call the Shul at 201-568-1315.

FURNITURE DONATIONS Email rodzeen@gmail.com of a picture of what youâ&#x20AC;şd like to donate and a recipient can be matched. Email TeaneckSimcha@yahoo.com for information

Chatan and Kallah Gemach Donate new, unopened gifts to needy couples. Accepted in original boxes

Bikur Cholim West Englewood Medical Equipment Gemach - 201 836 4425. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs and commodes are available. Text 917 748 2056 or email bas4home@ yahoo.com. The gemach is located at 1477 JeďŹ&#x20AC;erson Street in Teaneck.

The Jewish Book Gemach collects Jewish books for 4th- 8th graders. If you have books to donate or would like to receive books please contact Moshe and Shifra Schapiro at jbookgemach@gmail.com.

GOWNS Fairlawn Gown Gemach Gowns (wedding gowns, mother of the bride, bridesmaids and ďŹ&#x201A;ower girls) are loaned free of charge. Please call for appointments. The number is 201 797-1770. For donations or any other inquiries please contact Fairlawngemach@aol.com. Appts are not made by email. The Fair Lawn Gemach is under the auspices of Anshei Lubavitch of Fair Lawn.

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people who have received gifts that they do not want and oďŹ&#x20AC;er them to those less fortunate. All the items go to Passaic where the girls can come and see what they may be able to use. We collect things like Judaica, household items, small appliances, giftware, etc. For more information contact Carrie Cooper at 201-801-9028 or via email at candscooper@gmail.com.

Housewares Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mach in Teaneck collects brand new, still in their boxes, serving china platters, mixing bowls and many other house ware items for new Kallahs in need. For more information or to donate contact Sara Beth Fein at mrsfein@aol.com.

Tablecloth Gemach In memory of Chaim Yissachar ben Yechiel Zeidel Dov Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l. Specialty cloths in all colors and sizes for every type of simcha. Donations will go to Project Yiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;che and are tax deductible. Please contact chayemf@aol.com for an appointment

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS BERGEN COUNTY CHILDREN’S CLOTHING DRIVE On Sunday, July 5, and Monday, July 6, at Congregation Keter Torah, 600 Roemer Avenue, there will be a dropoﬀ for the 4th Annual Bergen County Children’s Clothing Drive. Gently used children’s clothing (newborn- teen), shoes, and coats are welcome. Volunteers are needed to sort the clothing during the weeks of July 5 and July 12. During those weeks, anyone in the community for whom shopping could be a hardship will be invited to shop for free by making

anonymous private and semi-private appointments. On Thursday, July 16, there will be a rummage sale in the evening, with proﬁts from the sale used to help defray the cost of sending the rest of the clothing to Israel through Yad Leah. For more information, contact childrensclothingdrive@gmail.com.

time with other girls their age and have some exciting Torah learning experiences. Classes will be oﬀered by dynamic rebbeim and Morot from our local Yeshivot.. SGLI is sponsored by NCSY and supported by Bruriah, Maayanot, and Frisch. Food will be served. For more information please contact Dr. Aliza Frohlich at afrohlich613@gmail.com”

7:15-8:15 on Thursday nights at Lazy Bean for the Summer Girls Learning Initiative. SGLI is an opportunity for high school girls who are home for the summer to spend

TOMCHEI SHABBOS OF BERGEN COUNTY has chesed opportunities for Bar and Bat Mitzvah boys and girls! For information on how to commemorate your Simcha

with a chesed project thru partnering with Tomchei Shabbos, contact Andrea Fields at 973-371-1771x411 or AJBIER@AOL.COM

COMMUNITY LEARNING EXPERIENCE Yeshiva University, in partnership with Congregation Rinat Yisrael, will oﬀer a summer semester of Community Beit Midrash in Bergen County. This threeweek program will take place on Mondays, July 6, 13, and 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and will feature shiurim by Rabbi Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel, E. Billi Ivry University

Professor of Jewish History, Literature and Law, Yeshiva University, on the topic of “Mysterious Kinot: Historical and Spiritual Signiﬁcance.” In addition, Rabbi Elchanan Adler, Rosh Yeshiva and Eva, Morris, and Jack K. Rubin Memorial Chair in Rabbinics, RIETS, will present on the topic of “Halachic Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships.” Register online at yu.edu/bergen-learn. For more information about the program, please contact Rabbi Aryeh Czarka, Program Coordinator, Aryeh.Czarka@ yu.edu, 212.960.5400, ext. 6826.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR TUESDAY, JULY 7TH Yeshivat Noam 9th Annual Golf and Tennis Outing White Beeches Golf and Country Club, Haworth, New Jersey For further information contact Amy Vogel at avogel@yeshivatnoam.org The Enthralling Secret of Holocaust Education Rabbi Hanoch Teller 7:30PM

Rabbi Teller will introduce his newest book Heroic Children which chronicles the lives of nine child survivors of the Holocause. At the home of Chary and Steve Fox 457 Churchill Rd Rsvp suggested foxy555@aol.com

MONDAY, JULY 13TH EMUNAH Meet and Greet with Ronald H Balson 8:00PM Mr. Balson’s ﬁrst novel “Once We Were

Brothers” will be discussed. He will also discuss his second novel scheduled to be released on Sept 15th “Saving Sophie” Gathering sponsored by Emunah of America will be at a private home in Englewood on the 13th and at a private home in Teaneck on the 15th. Couvert $36.00 Contact Ronnie Faber at faberronnie4@gmail.com or 201 370 6597.

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TUESDAY, JULY 14TH Modern Theology in a Biblical Land 7:00PM Rabbi Jacob J Schacter Bet Yosef Sephardic Congregation of Ft Lee 313 Tom Hunter Road Ft Lee From Spain to Ethopia to Israel: On the Intersection of Science, History and Halacha. Free Admission – open to all

CHESED OPPORTUNITY Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County is looking for volunteers who are willing to commit to packing at 6 PM Wednesday either on a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly basis. Contact Sara Walzman at sdwalzman@yahoo.com

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HELP WANTED SEEKING CONTROLLER/BOOKKEEPER Local (Meadowlands-area) Retail Establishment Looking for a Bookkeeper / Comptroller. Professional Oﬃce environment. Must have Quickbooks, Excel, oﬃce management, accounts payable, accounts receivable experience. Please contact: icohen@lot-less.com if interested.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3RD Modern Theology in a Biblical Land 7:00PM Rabbi Jacob J Schacter Young Israel of Ft Lee 1610 Parker Avenue Ft Lee If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem: The Centrality of Jerusalem In Christianity, Islam and Judaism Free admission – open to all.

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LASHON TEACHER WANTED RYNJ seeks a dynamic and experienced LASHON TEACHER for 4th grade boys Fluency in Hebrew and teaching experience required. Must have excellent classroom management skills. Afternoon hours only. Please send resume to resumes@rynj.org.

Sinai Schools services children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities. There are various volunteer opportunities available, such as driving young adults to their job sites and shadowing some of the students at various community activities. For more information or to volunteer contact Aggie Siletski at 201833-1134 x105 or via email at asiletski@sinaischools. org or visit their website at www.sinaischools.org.

SALES POSITION $1000/week (based on exp), Unlimited commission potential, 3 positions available Call: Fidelity Payment 516-262-3134 Or apply online at www.ﬁdelitypayment.com/salescareer

YACHAD, The National Jewish Council for Disabilities, is dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities,

ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life. New Jersey Yachad touches our community on a daily basis, providing inclusive programs for individuals with special needs and emotional support for all members of the family. Services include parent support groups, sibling support, information and referral, socialization programs, weekend respite through monthly shabbatonim, over a dozen summer camp programs, vocational training, sensitivity training workshops, advocacy, family retreats and so much more. For more information please contact Chani Herrmann at herrmann@ou.org or call 201-833-1349.

in addition to golf, such as Mah Jongg, Canasta and Bridge. All are encouraged to play, either as a group or as a single participant who will be matched with other players. The JCC is taking reservations for foursomes, and/or games, as well as for the evening festivities, which will include cocktails, a dinner reception and an auction. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are also available. “Play Fore! the Kids” will feature an afternoon shotgun start, a million-dollar

shootout and hole-in-one competitions, prizes, awards and a 50/50 rafﬂe. The day also includes brunch, a lavish cocktail and dinner reception and silent auctions, featuring hard-to-get items such as sporting events, special theater tickets, romantic exclusive getaways and more. Golf registration, and range opening will both begin at 10:30. Games and lunch on the course will take place at 12, and the dinner reception and auction will be at 6. The Kurtz Family is the presenting

sponsor, and the event is chaired by Jeff Jagid, Eric Kleiner and Jason Rubach, with incoming chairs Cory Hechler and Tracy Reichel; the auctions are chaired by Tara Jagid and the Games committee is chaired by Allison Hechler. The success of the day is also made possible by all the event’s dedicated committees and generous sponsors. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and participation, please contact Sharon Potolsky at (201)408-1405 or email spotolsky@jccotp.org.

of form versus substance. For Modern Orthodoxy, the rule of Halacha and Mesorah (traditional Torah practices and attitudes) is a must. Deviation from Halacha and Mesorah, be it in the cast of mitzvah observance, beliefs, synagogue practices, and so forth, is not in the equation. (It is unfortunately true that much of Modern Orthodoxy has routinely suffered from some laxity in observance on the part of laity, but we speak here of official policy and accepted theology.) In stark contrast, Open Orthodoxy has materially departed from this model and commitment. Its ordination of female clergy, significant modification to geirus procedures, inclusion and embrace of here-

sy, celebration of same-sex marriage and acceptance of homosexual relations, deletion of berachos from the daily service, and much more, distinguish the Open Orthodox denomination from Orthodoxy of any type. Unlike Modern Orthodoxy, which has retained the substance of Orthodoxy and has adopted some differing forms, Open Orthodoxy has abandoned much of the substance of Orthodoxy and has instead adopted new and foreign substance – substance that is actually quite similar to that of the Conservative movement of several decades prior. The immense boundaries and fences of which Rabbi Weiss speaks are an exaggera-

tion and a straw man, but rest assured that whatever boundaries and fences needed to be erected were so done in order to protect Orthodoxy from the assimilationist practices of the heterodox movements, which plunged headlong into halachic dilution, compromise, and abandonment, and have all but disavowed any commitment to Jewish tradition or continuity. Rabbi Weiss: It is Open Orthodoxy, not the rest of Orthodoxy, which has veered. Unfortunately, your new denomination, which has already created a seismic schism, will be responsible for any new boundaries and fences that mainstream Orthodoxy may in the future be forced to erect.

JCC Holds 15th Annual ‘Play Fore! the Kids’ Golf Event  CONTINUED FROM P. 30 “Our goal is to ensure that all children with special needs in our community have access to important life experiences,” explained JCC CEO Jordan Shenker. “The annual ‘Play Fore! the Kids’ event is one way we succeed in this effort.” The event, for the ﬁrst time, will feature multiple games

Rabbi Weiss: Please Don’t Confuse Form with Substance  CONTINUED FROM P. 23 to maintain consistent standards, and in order to assure a uniform, lechatchilah (best practices) caliber of geirus, the RCA entered into a uniﬁed conversion protocol with the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. For Rabbi Weiss and his colleagues in the Open Orthodox rabbinate to portray this as the disenfranchisement of local rabbis in favor of unnecessarily tight standards and unfair oversight, is very inaccurate, to put it kindly. Taking a step back, the issue here is one

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HEALTH (CONTINUED) Healthcare Reform and You: Your Options as a Small Business  CONTINUED FROM P. 33 the year. The remaining portion goes for stop-loss, in other words, to help the insurer cover claims that go beyond what it expects to spend on its enrollees. At year’s end, the insurer assesses the amount it spent on the total claims for each group over the year. If the total spent is less than the total that the group contributed to the claims fund, the insurer returns the difference to the group. The claims fund represents the largest portion of where premiums typically go to. So, generally speaking,

How to Overcome Chronic Fatigue by Listening to Your Body  CONTINUED FROM P. 46 blood puriﬁcation, and strengthening of the immune system. Broccoli, collards, bok choy, kale, spinach, mustard greens, broccoli robe, arugula and beet greens are some

the market, studying them, and then offering them to suitable clients. The more knowledge, the more choices, the better. I look forward to discussing your options with you.

As a New Jersey–based professional insurance agent, I spent an inestimable amount of time studying every nook and cranny of the options discussed amongst many other available plans. I have also learned a lot during all the time I spent discussing options with owners of New Jersey businesses of all sizes and industries over the past years.

I can tell you that there is no one-sizefits-all answer. Every business, and every group of employees, needs their own unique plan. You need to know the fine print of every plan to understand the differences, advantages and disadvantages of each one. Only then can you efficiently choose a plan that’s best for you and your business. It is very satisfying for me to utilize my knowledge and experience to help businesses and individuals make a smart and educated choice for their health insurance—one that they’ll ultimately be happy with for the long term. I’m always on the front lines looking at the new options on

of the many greens to choose from. Eat adequate amounts of healthy fat, protein, ﬁber and carbohydrates for your body. Eat real food. Get your nutrients from whole foods not processed foods containing chemicals, preservatives and additives. Consider adding physical activity to your routine if you haven’t already. Find something you enjoy, it can be as simple as

ﬁtting in a 20 minute walk regularly. You can always add to the time and intensity of your workout. Take time for yourself. Find activities that restore your energy, such as a walk, a bath, a visit to a museum, a movie or whatever you enjoy and schedule time with yourself to make it happen. People can drain your energy. It doesn’t

mean that they are bad but it is good to notice who drains you and why. See if you can transform those relationships by communicating and setting boundaries. If not, get rid of relationships that drain you. Create a bedtime routine for yourself. A wise friend taught me to leave all my electronic devices downstairs when I go upstairs for the evening. Try to get into bed around the same time every night. Creative a calming evening routine that will allow you to sleep deeply and recharge. Determine the amount of sleep your body needs and then make it happen. Best of luck implementing these suggestions. You will ﬁnd that you not only have more energy but you will be happier as well. xoxo, Coach Gila

the amount that is potentially refundable is well over one-third of the total premium. Statistically, over 50 percent of enrollees in these plans get some of their premiums refunded each year.

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Mark Herschlag is the founder and CEO of Cosmo Insurance Agency, which is based in Ocean County. Cosmo Insurance Agency oﬀers personalized solutions for individuals and businesses looking to obtain health, life, dental, long term care or disability insurance. For more information or for a free, no-obligation quote, please call 201-817-1388 or email info@cosmoins.com.

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