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JCCNS Executive Director Resigns Bobby Verdun is Credited With Getting Agency Back on Track

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Verdun says he was aware that the job would entail a signifi cant time commitment when MARBLEHEAD — In a he took it on, but says he move that surprised everyone, cannot maintain the pace JCCNS Executive Director indefinitely. Bobby Verdun tendered his “As time went on, I resignation eight months expected balance to hap after accepting the post. He pen. But as the momentum is leaving the position for per built, we kept adding more sonal reasons. activities and programs, “Everyone holds to certain which I’m proud of. At night, truths in their lives. My kids are we often hosted activities such only young once. I have to draw File photo as the Battle of the Bands or a line, and my priority is my fam the Interfaith seder. As execu Bobby Verdun ily,” said Verdun, who has a wife tive director, I wanted to be a and two children, ages seven and 10. part of it all. But I also want to be home to According to Verdun, “it’s been eight tuck my kids in at night,” Verdun said. months of ‘round the clock — meetings at “Balance is everything,” he added. 7 a.m., and activities at 8 p.m.” Although continued on page 6 Jewish Journal Staff

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Editor’s Note: This is part two of a series on Chelsea Jewish Foundation’s vision for the future. WINTHROP — What happens when the syn agogue becomes too big for the Jewish com munity? Leaders at Temple Tifereth Israel have been grappling with this issue for years as their 22,000 s.f. synagogue, built in the 1960’s for about 500 families, is in need of numerous repairs. The community can barely afford the massive utility bills for a building that is no longer used anywhere near capacity. However,

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The Chelsea Jewish Foundation, with developer Affirmative Investments, will build a smaller synagogue and senior housing complex on the current campus of Temple Tifereth Israel in Winthrop.

they still need a synagogue for the core group of committed members, some 95 families that still count Tifereth Israel as their spiritual home.

Freedom Rider is Still Fighting Racism

“Some people say we should close it, but I believe it is so important to have a Jewish pres ence in Winthrop,” said Sandy Pellegrino, presi dent of the temple. Enter the Chelsea Jewish Foundation with a creative proposal that may have applications for other similar synagogues and communities. The Foundation has worked out a deal with the temple that will bring mixed income senior citizen housing and a much smaller, more appropriately sized synagogue to what will be a campus. The plan is to demolish the existing temple and build a brand new, modern building bet ter suited to the current needs of the commu nity. Beside it, on the campus, will be a 40-unit

Amy Sessler Powell

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MARBLEHEAD — “When I was in high school in 1959, people were proud of being racist. People want ed to keep segregation in place,” Paul Breines told a group of Cohen Hillel and KIPP Academy students March 26. During his visit to CHA, the out spoken activist discussed his his toric role as a Freedom Rider who was arrested in the name of inte gration. “They needed white guys to join the movement for racial equality. They wanted to end the demeaning mistreatment of Negros or colored people, as they were called back then,” Breines said.

The Jewish Federation of the North Shore and Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston are in talks to explore ways of working together in the future. Both sides have said they can not discuss the details or the pro cess at this time. When asked by the Jewish Journal, they released identical statements. Barry Shrage, president of CJP, and Liz Donnenfeld, execu tive director of the JFNS, said, “We (at CJP/JFNS) are excited to explore how we can align with (CJP/JFNS). We share a passion and commitment to fulfilling the most important needs and

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The middle school students lis tened attentively as Breines, now 70, explained how he was drawn into the civil rights struggle.

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aspirations of our Jewish com munities and look forward to the possibility of creating a part nership that will bring us closer together.” In October of 2011, Donnen feld announced her intention to step down at the end of her contract on June 1, 2012. The position of “executive director” is currently posted as an open posi tion in several locations, includ ing jfns.org and Jewishjobs.com. To date, the directors of the agencies receiving allocations say they have not been formally brought into the discussions. The JFNS 2011 campaign recently closed at $2.1 million. CJP’s 2011 campaign was $41.2 million.

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Paul Breines, a Freedom Rider who fought racism in 1961, spoke to Cohen Hillel and KIPP Academy students.

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an environmental educator from Marblehead. The code includes a mandate to educate youth about the global problem of electronic waste, as well as a pledge to prevent e-waste from being deposited into solid waste landfills or incinerators. It also requires that electronics not be dumped in developing countries, or processed by child or prison labor. Materials that will be accepted at the event include televisions, computers, monitors, telephones, cell phones and smart phones, laptops, keyboards, drives, cables, cords, peripherals, e-readers, copiers, printers, fax machines, scanners, stereo equipment, speakers, CD & DVD players, iPods, iPads, tablets, MP3 players, remotes, VCRs, projectors, still and video cameras (film and digital), PDAs, radios and radio equipment, answering machines, camcorders, typewriters, game systems, games, pagers, fans, vacuums, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, toasters, blenders, “dorm-room style” refrigerators, power tools, ink and toner cartridges, USB media, CDs, DVDs, video and audio tapes, floppy diskettes, filing cabinets and office furniture. Current law prohibits these materials from being tossed in the regular municipal trash pickup, so this is a unique opportunity to dispose of such items in an ethical manner. Please note that no fluorescent bulbs, washers, dryers, large appliances or hazardous materials will be accepted.

Applications for Community Innovation Grants Due

Happy Passover to all our Friends!

The Jewish Federation of the North Shore invites applications for the second round of 2012 Community Innovation Grants. This successful program provides financial support of the community’s four strategic priorities: engaging in the next generation of Jewish life; inspiring adult Jewish education; caring for the most vulnerable; and connecting with Jewish culture. In this second round, $15,000 is available for grants up to $10,000. The deadline is June 4, 2012. All grant requests must involve a collaborative effort between at least two North

Shore Jewish 501(c)3 organizations. Programs, which must focus on at least one of the strategic priorities, must be complete within one year of the application deadline. Priority will be given to new programs and those that span geographic communities across the 23 cities and towns of the North Shore. Individuals with grant ideas are asked to contact synagogues, agencies or the JFNS directly. Applications are available at www.jewishnorthshore.org. For more information, contact Laura Shulman Brochstein at laurasb@jfns.org.

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MVP for field events for Marblehead winter track. She was also named a winter track all-star by the Boston Globe and the Salem News. During the fall season, Cummings runs for the cross country team, and then she participates on the winter and spring track and field teams. Her main event is the high jump, but this year she is working on the hurdles, as well. While Cummings is an active athlete, she finds time for Jewish youth activities. This summer, she will travel to Israel on the Dor L’Dor program and then return to Camp Tevya as a CIT. She is currently in the confirmation class at Temple EmanuEl and recently returned from a trip to Washington D.C. with the North Shore Teen Initiative that focused on social action. As she enters the spring track and field season, Cummings knows her zayde will always be on the sidelines, for home and away meets, cheering. “He has never missed a meet, and no matter how well I do, he is always there with a word of encouragement, and a hug. My zayde has taught me to love and cherish every moment I spend on the track,” Cummings said.

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Lily Cummings, 16, a sophomore at Marblehead High School, credits her zayde, Ron Rainer, for instilling a love of track and field in her from a young age. “He told me stories of his experiences as a hurdler and thrower. Throughout my childhood, one of our favorite activities to do together was watch high school track meets,” she said. The early intervention seems to have paid big dividends. As a sophomore, Cummings has racked up an impressive set of statistics including being a second year Northeast Conference champion in the high jump, and this year she was

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A Report From the J Street Conference in D.C. Mark Mulgay

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — J Street held its third conference in Washington last week. Seven members of the local Jewish community participated in the event, which attracted 2,500 activists from around the country, including 700 college students. The conference included many plenary sessions and featured addresses by Amos Oz, the celebrated Israeli author and peace activist; Peter Beinart, author of the recently released (and reviewed in these pages) “The Crisis of Zionism”; members of Knesset and Congress, military and other leading public figures. Attendees also heard from Israeli President Shimon Peres, Obama administration representatives Valerie Jarrett and Anthony Blinken, Amb. Baruch Binah, deputy head of mission at the Embassy of Israel, and former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Workshops, meetings and panel discussions filled more than two days at the Washington Convention Center,

and another day on Capitol Hill. On the whole, delegates were upbeat. Participants had opportunities to network and to discuss some of the pressing issues of the day with experts and opinion leaders representing all points of the spectrum. J Street’s commitment to broadening the Zionist conversation comes to life at these conferences; speakers included David Suissa, columnist for the Jewish Journal (Los Angeles), Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amram Mitzna, who served as the military commander over the West Bank at the beginning of the Intifada, and former Swampscott resident Nancy Kaufman, now CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women. J Street also unveiled its new “Future of Pro-Israel” campaign, which will include community events nationwide. For further information on the campaign, see www.futureofproisrael.com. More than 700 participants fanned out on Capitol Hill on Advocacy Day to meet with members of Congress to promote active U.S. engagement in bringing about a two-state solution, and to promote stiff sanc-

tions on Iran to prevent nuclear arms development. There were meetings with eight of the 10 Massachusetts Congressional offices, including Congressman John Tierney. It was Alan Feldman of Beverly’s first J Street conference. “I’m enormously impressed with the intellectual resources they have gathered to help strategize a viable route to keep Israel as both a Jewish state and a democracy that reflects fundamental Jewish values. It was thrilling to me to be there and become part of these essential discussions to help think about and shape Israel’s future. With my daughter and her family living in Tel Aviv, these discussions have a special sense of urgency,” he said. Sessions from the conference can be viewed on J Street’s YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/user/jstreetdotorg. Anyone interested in more information about J Street North Shore can write to northshore@ jstreet.org.

Interfaith Gathering in Peabody PEABODY — The community is invited to an interfaith commemoration of the Holocaust on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, 483 Lowell St., Peabody. The free event will include the presentation of the Sonia Schreiber Weitz Upstander Award, a keynote presentation on The Challenge of Memory by Margot Stern Strom, president and executive director of Facing History, a candle lighting ceremony, the posting of the colors by the 26th Yankee Division, and music by the Gordon College Women’s Choir. For further information, call the Holocaust Center Boston North at 978-531-8288 or email holocaustctrbn@yahoo.com.

particularly by emerging composers. The event will take place at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston. 617-566-3960.

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Film Screenings in Haverhill HAVERHILL — On Sunday, April 22, the Adult Education Committee of Temple Emanu-El is presenting two programs in honor of Yom Ha-Shoah: the film “Sarah’s Key,” and a presentation of Dora’s History. “Sarah’s Key” was one of the readings of the Temple Book Club. It is a fictionalized account of an American journalist’s present-day investigation into the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup where French police in German-occupied Paris rounded up more than 13,000 Jewish men, women and children in July, 1942, who were sent to Auschwitz and murdered. The accounts and details in Dora’s History are entirely factual and dramatic. Dora Goldberg was a young Jewish girl in Paris who survived the roundup. She now lives in South Bend, Ind., and was interviewed by Fred Feldman a year ago. Her story and pictures will be shown for the first time at this presentation.

Temples B’nai She is a recent transplant from San Abraham in Beverly Francisco, Calif., where and Beth Shalom in she lived, worked and Peabody announce studied for the past the hiring of Emilie eight years. Golenberg as their new In the Bay Area, teen youth director. Golenberg was the This model of sharCourtesy photo office manager at the ing a teen youth direcEmilie Golenberg Jewish Community tor has been a success at Temple Emanu-El in High School of the Bay and Marblehead and Congregation circulation manager at J, the Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, Jewish News Weekly of Northern where both share the services of California. She studied at the University of San Francisco to Darren Benedick. Golenberg is currently a earn a master’s degree in counpreschool teacher at Riverside seling psychology. She currently Children’s Center in Newton. lives in Cambridge.

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JCCNS from page 1

Legally Verdun’s contract could be broken as long as he provided three months’ notice, and he has agreed to stay on for three months. Those who worked closely with Verdun will be sad to see him go. According to JCCNS Board President Lisa Nagel, Verdun was instrumental in helping implement the J’s new business plan and leading the Center through its 100th anniversary. “Bobby took us through a remarkable period of our history, and brought so much energy into the building,” said Nagel, who was shocked by his announcement. “But this job was more than he wanted right now, at this time in his life. I understand. Family has to come first.” Verdun leaves the JCCNS in much better shape than when he arrived. “The board had a game plan; my role was to coach the team,” said Verdun, who successfully implemented a new business plan that has the Jewish institution partnering

Freedom Rider from page 1

The youths could relate to the compelling speaker — who sported a tight black t-shirt, gold hoop earrings, and was wearing a hoodie “in tribute to Trayvon Martin, who was a victim of racism.” Breines grew up in Queens, N.Y., the son of liberal Polish Jews who were avowed atheists. “I didn’t know a lot of black people, but I had a very positive association of Negroes because of a Jamaican nanny who would sometimes take care of me,” he said. “As a 10-year-old I wondered: What does it mean to be white, black or a Jew? Sixty years later, I’m still wondering about that,” Breines said.

JF&CS to Honor Business Heroes Jewish Family & Children’s Service North Shore is pleased to announce its group of honorees for its 2012 Community Hero Event. This year, the organization will honor five North Shore businesses. The individuals accepting the awards on behalf of their organizations are well-deserving in their own right, and have taken on the challenge of greater giving through their business affiliations. The honorees are: Laura Kurzrok for Eastern Bank Darlene Gallien for Flowers by Darlene/North Shore Fruit Baskets Lee & Leslie Tapper for Home Décor Group Ellen Turkanis for Pint Size and Up Phyllis Sagan for Sagan Realtors Jewish Family & Children’s Service North Shore’s 15th annual Community Heroes event will take place Tuesday, June 5, at Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott. The Community Heroes program is JF&CS North Shore’s major fundraiser.

with Medifit (which professionally handles membership and the fitness/aquatic programs), Spaulding, Berlitz and a music school. During his brief tenure, Verdun launched many new initiatives and created collaborations with other North Shore agencies including Cohen Hillel Academy and Temple B’nai Abraham in Beverly, where the J opened a satellite preschool. Membership is “booming,” according to Nagel, who said the organization has been averaging 40 new membership units per month since the fall. This includes singles, families, couples and seniors. Revenue was up 10 to 15 percent in 2011, and by the end of this year, the organization anticipates revenues being up 24 percent compared to 2010. “When I came into this position two years ago, they were putting the lock on the door. Now I see new people signing up at the desk everyday,” said Nagel, who is obviously pleased about the turnaround. She attributes much of the success to a prudent Breines graduated from high school and went on to college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He became motivated to join the Freedom Riders when a frat brother called him “a nigger lover.” “(Organizers) wanted us white people to put our privilege to use and go to prison in the name of racial justice. I signed on,” said Breines, adding, “I assumed there would be thousands of Freedom Riders. There were 400.” When asked by organizers if he was prepared to go to jail for an indefinite period, and if he could remain non-violent, the idealistic 20-year-old answered affirmatively. Breines was sent to Nashville, where he received four days of training. On July 21, 1961,

business plan. “The business plan has taken us to a whole new level. We are on the right course. There are still targets and benchmarks to hit, but we have overcome most of our challenges,” said Nagel, who will step down as board president in June. Her successor will be John Smidt of Marblehead, a retired businessman who helped formulate and implement the business plan. He will focus on expanding offerings and continuing to increase membership at the institution. Right now, however, the board is actively seeking a replacement with the right skill set to fill Verdun’s shoes. “The new executive director must be a good business person who understands finances and budgets. He or she must be a good leader and manager — someone who is inspiring and a real presence in the community. Most importantly, it must be someone who can work well with other partners,” said Nagel, describing the ideal candidate. “I hope they find someone he boarded a bus headed to Jackson, Miss. After crossing state lines, he was arrested and charged with “breaking the peace.” He spent a month in jail. “My most vivid recollection was not the jail experience, but the extreme hatred I felt from white people in the South — who thought I was a traitor to the race. I can still see the veins popping out of some of their necks,” he recalled. Although many white families disowned their children who took part in the Freedom Rides, Breines said his parents were supportive. Breines graduated and become a history professor at Boston College. He raised several children, who now have children of their own. His young

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grandson, Max, was shocked to learn that Grandpa was once in prison. “I told him that we challenged a law that was ugly, and changed it,” Breines said. Now retired, Breines lives in Roxbury, in a neighborhood that is 85 percent black. He spends his days picking up trash and giving talks about activism. “I’m still a Freedom Rider. I’m not going to jail, but I’m still trying to get people to change their hearts,” Breines said. He urged students to get involved in social causes. “When you don’t like the way things are and think they are unjust, change them. I would join the Freedom Riders again, and hope you do it when your moment arises,” he said.

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Chagall’s Painting Captures the Historic Entanglement of Judaism and Christianity Stephen J. Whitfield JointMedia News Service

he scheduling of Passover and Easter at close to the same moment on the calendar can remind Jews of the historic entanglement of the two faiths. For the adherents of Judaism, the holiday celebrates national liberation from bondage, which is the prelude to the emergence of an ethical monotheism that would henceforth be based upon land and law. The claim that Christianity advances is, of course, far more explicitly and unambiguously Universalist. After suffering and sacrifice and death, a resurrection can offer hope for the redemption of humanity itself. Both of these holidays are occasions for gratitude and for optimism, but against a backdrop of the sting of the lash and the infliction of unwarranted cruelty. So this is a season to contemplate the legacy of an artist who was haunted by the troublesome implications of the Marc Chagall’s “White Crucifixion” entanglement of Passover and strong Jewish imagery. Easter. bovine contentment. His brides Has any painter managed to float giddily above Paris; his capture more exuberantly, more fiddlers poise precariously on indelibly, the possibilities of love roofs, but offer the pleasures of and liberty than Marc Chagall? music and dance. Chagall was In the popular imagination, he able to deploy the brightest of is responsible for those cheer- colors to tap into the euphoria ful images of bouquets and of that can sometimes punctuate

Interfaith Families Participate in Easter Without Compromising Children’s Jewish Identity NEWTON — The eighth annual Passover/Easter survey conducted by InterfaithFamily. com shows interfaith families can participate in secular Easter activities without compromising their children’s Jewish identity. Some observers of intermarriage argue that interfaith families cannot impart a strong Jewish identity to their children and celebrate Christmas or Easter. The results of InterfaithFamily.com’s survey suggests that they are doing so. • Virtually all plan on hosting or attending a seder; less than a third will host or attend an Easter dinner. • Small minorities engage in “religious” Easter activities like attending church (5%) or telling the Easter story (3%). 70%

see their Easter celebrations as entirely secular. According to Edmund Case, CEO of InterfaithFamily.com. “We have observed a steady decline in the percentage of respondents who report being comfortable participating in Easter celebrations — from 47% in 2010, to 40% in 2011, to just 32% in 2012.” In addition, Case noted that “the percentage of respondents who are not Jewish who reported being comfortable participating in Passover increased from 67% in 2011 to 78% in 2012.” Read “What We Learned from the 2012 Passover/Easter Survey,” at www.interfaithfamily.com.

Mark the End of Passover With Mimouna BOSTON — Prism and the American Islamic Congress are partnering to present the third annual cross-cultural celebration of Mimouna, an ancient holiday when Moroccan Jews mark the end of Passover. This year’s celebration will be held Sunday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, 85 W. Newton St., Boston. “Mimouna offers a timely reminder that Muslims and Jews share a common cultural heritage,” said Nasser Weddady, Civil Rights Outreach Director of the American Islamic Congress. Moroccan Jews traditionally mark the end of Passover by visiting with neighbors to celebrate with food and music. Muslims often provided Jews with raw

ingredients such as flour and leavening on the evening of the last day of Passover, since Jews were unable to possess these goods during the holiday. Muslim neighbors then joined their Jewish friends to break bread and enjoy an evening of music, singing and conversation. Just as Moroccans strolled from home to home in order to share in the community’s festivities, those attending Mimouna in Boston will experience room after room filled with food, drink, video, photography, music, body art and dance. Tickets are available at www. newcenterboston.org/ticketing or call 617-531-4610.

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human experience. His canvases, his murals and his stainedglass windows can bring smiles to viewers, but without forfeiting the admiration of serious critics and scholars. No major figure in the span of Western art was more Jewish. And yet Chagall

was hardly parochial, having done commissions for cathedrals in Metz, Reims, Zurich and elsewhere. In 1938 he produced a remarkable painting of Jesus on the cross. The White Crucifixion reimagines the single most iconic moment in the mythology of Christianity, and yet makes that reverberant representation a strikingly Jewish phenomenon as well. This somber painting, which belongs to the Art Institute of Chicago, is something of an anomaly among the artist’s odes to joy. But then, in one sense, to claim that Jesus was anything other than a Jew is as odd as classifying Jefferson as something other than an American. Instead of a loincloth covering the otherwise naked Savior, he is wrapped in a tallis. Surrounding him is not the jeering mob that medieval painters sometimes portrayed, but instead the inhabitants of the shtetl. Instead of the pastoral charm that Chagall characteristically evoked, there is chaos, with an atmosphere of terror and flight enveloping those fragile Torah scrolls. The palette of the White Crucifixion is recognizably Chagall’s, but the brightest color in this painting is flame-orange; and a Nazi thug wearing an armband is burning down a synagogue. Here was a

portent of the consuming fire from which precious few would be spared. What led Chagall to transform the passion of Christ in this way? In an incisive book on the painter, published in 2007, Jonathan Wilson of Tufts University conjectures that there was no precedent in the long annals of Jewish martyrdom that could match in historic influence the Crucifixion. The best known and the most frequently portrayed Jew in history would have to symbolize for Chagall the anonymous and random deaths that the mechanisms of genocidal fury would soon inflict. Not until after his bar mitzvah did Chagall change his first name from Moshe, the name of the liberator from Egyptian bondage. But in depicting Jesus in so transformative a setting as the White Crucifixion, Chagall made from the seasonal overlapping of Passover and Easter a painting that manages to blend his flair for summoning beauty with the gift of tragic depth. Stephen J. Whitfield holds the Max Richter Chair in American Civilization at Brandeis University and is the author of “In Search of American Jewish Culture” (University Press of New England, 1999).

Authors to Discuss Faith and Devotion NEWTON — Authors Jennifer Haigh (“Faith”) and Dani Shapiro (“Devotion”) will explore the crisis of faith from different literary genres and religious perspectives: Shapiro

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Creativity Abounds

assover celebrates the release of our ancestors from slavery in the land of Egypt. It is a time of new beginnings and renewal. Around our region, there are many refreshing signs of renewal and rebirth. After years of contraction we are seeing creativity abound in the new initiatives springing up in our community. In this issue, we highlight the ingenuity of the Chelsea Jewish Foundation and Temple Tifereth Israel in Winthrop. Working together to find a solution which would make sense for a temple that was struggling with a building too large and inefficient for their small constituency, they are creating a campus of mixed income senior housing with a smaller, more modern and appropriately sized synagogue. It is a solution that may apply to others. We see the JCCNS, on the brink of closure two years ago, now reaping the fruits of their investment in a new vision. New members, greater usage of the facility and

a dedicated lay and professional leadership have all contributed to its renewal. Temples B’nai Abraham in Beverly and Beth Shalom in Peabody have partnered to hire a youth director. It is a model also used by Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott and Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead. The Jewish Journal and North Suburban JCC are partnering to host a first-ever joint fund-raiser, cutting their individual overhead so the agencies can keep more of their philanthropic dollars. And the soon-to-open Aviv campus in Peabody will partner with the North Suburban JCC for childcare and preschool, and with the Jewish Heritage Center of the North Shore. Aviv will have space available for community programs and will serve as a campus for Jewish activity. We applaud these efforts and hope to see more of our institutions thinking about the best practices for the benefit of a vibrant Jewish community.

letters to the editor Why I Keep Passover  I follow the dietary restrictions of the Jewish holiday of Passover for the full week, not because I feel obligated, but because I choose to do so. It is a small sacrifice in the name of something much greater. I keep Passover to honor the memory of my mother, who would have been 88 this week, to whom this holiday was special. I keep it to set an example for my children, whether or not they are here to witness. I keep it to honor the Jewish people whose sacrifices in the name of their identity were far greater than mine will ever be. They collectively have been the source of my life and inspiration. I keep it on behalf of those Jews who still cannot keep it themselves. I keep Passover to remind myself that mere convenience and comfort are not

Tired of All the Silence important values, even in these times when feel-good messages surround us. For a week I’ll limit myself to certain foods and not others, and fewer trips to restaurants. I’ll manage just fine. Once, in my 20’s, I asked my mother why she kept Passover, which seemed an empty ritual to me at the time. She answered, “Because I feel it.” I realized at once that I feel it too, and have kept Passover ever since. It is a privilege for me to have the choice to keep Passover. We will welcome the holiday with two seders this weekend, eat too many eggs all week, get bored with matzah and be glad to return to a normal diet when it’s over. I keep Passover because of who I am. Stuart Cohen Marblehead

Horsing Around With History In his opinion piece “Heaven Can Wait” (Journal, March 22), Andrew Silow-Carroll refers to a four-year-old boy whose account of a near-death experience is the subject of a best seller, having sold six million copies. In his near-death vision, the boy recounts seeing Jesus on a horse. Jesus did not ride a horse. He rode a donkey or an ass. Ordinarily the animal might not matter, but in this case, the animal is crucial. The horse is symbolic of Roman might and conquest; the donkey or ass is

symbolic of the lowly nature of Jesus in contrast with Rome. The symbolism is important for understanding Jesus’ conflict with Rome, and much scholarship would have to be destroyed if it turned out that Jesus rode a horse. Ordinarily, this would not matter, but six million copies have been bought with this erroneous information. The boy’s father, who is a pastor, wrote the account of his son’s near-death experience. Roberta Kalechofsky Marblehead

Pure Junk

Clarification In “Sweet Sounds From the Jazmen” (Journal, March 22) the Journal would like to clarify that Michael Elkin of Marblehead was the bass player from 2002 to 2010. Ken Steiner joined the band in 2011, and is the current bass player.

As a Jew, I tend to note Jewish writers, producers and directors in TV and the movies. I note the amount of successful junk produced by these people. What happened to the people who once offered the Prophets and Ecclesiastes to the world? Malcolm Miller Salem

More than 25,000 people marched across the country for the senseless murder of a young, black man in Florida. What do we Jews do when our people are murdered? Observe a moment of silence. We are tired of all the silence. We should be marching all over the world against global anti-Semitism, and protesting the daily barrage of rockets pouring into Israel! We should be making our voices heard — yelling from rooftops, not just on the Internet and on websites that only some of us read, but in the streets and at the U.N. How can the murder of this young man muster such out-

rage resulting in so many people marching in protest, and yet from the Jewish people, when our own are murdered, we hear nothing? Where are our Jewish organizations, our Federations? Where are our Jewish leaders? Myranne Janoff Bob Gromelski Carol & Sam Denbo  Maurie & David Sachs Carol & Steve Doppelt Beverly Kahn David Siskind  Andrea Diamant David and Harriet Moldau Susan Garnick Bernie Siskind

Let’s Hear It for Jewish Marxists The letters of Dov Shazeer remind me of my service aboard the Hagannah Ship “Chaim Arlosoroff.” It was named to honor an early Zionist gunned down by the political forbears of Mr. Shazeer — the same folks that advocated for a Jewish State on both sides of the Jordan. They also inveighed against those Jewish Marxists of the kibbutz who I found to be dauntless shipmates and practitioners of democratic values. Arthur Bernstein Peabody

It’s Time to Free Jonathan Pollard As one of many concerned citizens of Israel, I feel that the American Jewish community can help by being the decisive weight needed to end Jonathan Pollard’s outdated prison sentence. We hope to end one man’s punishment and prison sentence for a crime for which, we believe, the price has been paid. Leaving him one more day in jail is a slow, cruel, death beyond the realm of justice. In the American justice system, prison sentences handed out to people who perpetrated similar or worse breaches of national

security have ended with all offenders out of jail in considerably less time than Pollard’s never-ending prison sentence. The present American government cannot justify keeping Pollard incarcerated forever, like a living martyr. The vast majority of Obama’s predecessors and key figures who spearheaded Pollard’s arrest in 1986 have advocated to free Pollard. Jonathan Pollard is a human being, and being Jewish, we are obligated to stand for equal justice for all human beings. The whole issue

of Pollard is so far past its expiration date it is becoming an unnecessary injustice, and a continual insult, to the very justice system it represents. I believe that if the Jewish American community would use their voting power to demand Pollard’s release, he will be released, and we will be able to say as before, “And the people redeemed Jonathan and he did not die.”(1 Samuel 14:45) Jonathan has paid the price. Gideon Philippe Ra-anana, Israel

The Invisible “Cultural Marxist” In response to Dov Shazeer’s latest political-cum-moral rant (“Reject Cultural Marxism,” Journal, March 22), here is a partial, personal “Cultural Marxist’s” creed: 1. Wear the label proudly — it’s “Made in the U.S.A.” 2. Remind them of Hillel’s answer to the cynical pagan — they need to live by it. 3. When encountering mudslingers, don’t duck. They will

only besmirch a fellow “Cultural Marxist.” 4. There’s hope: George W. Bush was elected to a second term! 5. Don’t bother trying to open a closed mind — it’s less rewarding than a juice bottle. 6. Suggest that the haters read Kohelet and Montaigne: they won’t, but then they can also call you an “effete intellectual snob.” 7. Accept the role of Ha-Satan.

The others have already preempted the role of You Know Who. 8. This is serious, but laugh. They don’t like that. 9. Finally, a true “Cultural Marxist” wouldn’t have bothered to respond to Shazeer’s sputtering, but I have, and that just may be an example of Zeno’s Paradox. Bruce Bank Marblehead

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A Flexible Alliance

Mission Impossible David Suissa

fter spending three days at the J Street conference in Washington, D.C., and hearing one speaker after another talk about the importance of a two-state solution, I’ve come to the conclusion that Jews are blessed with two attributes: one, an unlimited capacity to tolerate the tedious repetition of the obvious, and two, an extraordinary ability to work on improving ourselves and taking responsibility for what happens to us. It is this second impulse that I want to focus on. Throughout the conference — from Amos Oz declaring the urgent imperative to “divorce” our Palestinian neighbors, to Peter Beinart reaffirming his call for a boycott of settlements, to countless speakers exhorting us to aim for the highest ideals of Judaism and Zionism — the implication was clear that, somehow, everything is in our hands. The shadow of the highachieving Jewish parent hovered above the conference — the parent who always told us: If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. After all, we’re the Jews, right? We’re the people of the miracles, of the seas that split wide open, of the enemy armies that bow to our will, of the Nobel Prize winners who are the wonders of the world. If we, the great Chosen People, can’t take responsibility for bringing peace to the Middle East, then who can? There was something flattering, even oddly reassuring, about this level of self-confidence. But while I appreciated their enthusiasm and confidence, it unsettled me. Where J Street people saw a pathway to a two-state solution, all I saw was the brick wall of Arab rejectionism. Where they saw the need to pressure Israel, all I saw was the wrong target. After I spoke on a panel, someone stood up and complained that her “right-wing friends” call her “anti-Israel” because she’s a member of J Street. I responded that labels like “pro-Israel” and “anti-Israel” are not useful because they describe people rather than action. For example, J Street promotes putting most of the pressure on Israel to make peace. I believe that’s wrong and misguided. But instead of calling its members “pro-Israel” or “antiIsrael,” I prefer to call them “propressure-Israel.” It’s more accurate. From that perspective, they are “pro-pressure-Israel” and I am “pro-pressure-Palestinians.” I am that way not because I think Israel is blame-free or makes no mistakes, but because I believe we will get closer to peace by pressuring the Palestinians than by pressuring Israel. I can come to that conclusion because I don’t think, “it’s all about us.” To the credit of the organizers, they invited a speaker who made that same point loud and clear: Rabbi Donniel Hartman of the Shalom Hartman Institute. Hartman spoke of balancing

power with humility, “contracting ourselves” to allow for differing views and acknowledging that, “it’s not always about us.” It’s a sign of how firmly J Street sits on the “pro-pressure-Israel” side that when Deputy Israel Ambassador Barukh Binah made a rousing defense of Israel at the closing gala, he was hit with a sudden burst of indifference. It’s clear that J Street is trying to reach out and broaden its movement. To that end, I would make two suggestions for next year: One, if you really want to promote peace, broaden your targets of criticism. Put as much pressure on the Palestinians as you do on Israel. Show more sensitivity to the fear many Israelis have that a two-state solution will create another Jewhating terror state — on top of a nuclear Iran. Defend Israel as much as you criticize it. Two, if you really want to empower Israel, broaden your mission. Don’t put all your eggs on the Palestinian conflict. No matter how much you hate the occupation, Israelis won’t vote to end it if they see withdrawal as suicidal. Show the world that Jews care about all Arabs, not just the Palestinians who can give us a two-state solution. Jews also care about the Palestinians suffering in the squalid refugee camps of Jordan and Lebanon. We also care about the plight of women and other oppressed and poor people throughout the Middle East. Yes, Israel is an imperfect democracy that needs a lot of improving, and we should continue to help it improve. But let’s be real: It would be extraordinary if every country in the Middle East had the same opportunities, freedoms and human rights that this flawed and imperfect Jewish nation already provides. Israel has learned an enormous amount in its 64 years of existence that also can benefit the countries in its neighborhood. As Jennifer Laszlo Mizrachi of The Israel Project pointed out at the conference, there is an opportunity now to start a “people-to-people” movement using social networks that can plant the seeds for economic partnerships and peaceful co-existence. The way I see it, reaching out for a 22-state solution will improve the prospects for a twostate solution, not the other way around. Think of how empowering and ennobling it would be for Israel to be seen as a model and active participant in a new Middle East Spring. Of course, there is so much animosity toward the Jews and Israel that this would be a monumental task. But we’re Jews, remember? If we put our minds to it, we can do the impossible. Just look at that little miracle country we built. David Suissa is president of Tribe Media Corp and the Jewish Journal Los Angeles. He can be reached at davids@jewishjournal.com.

Jonathan S. Tobin JointMedia News Service

n the last several months, the Obama administration has been on its best behavior toward the State of Israel. With the upcoming presidential election dominating everything that happens in Washington, the president has been particularly keen to debunk the idea that he is anything but a devoted friend of the Jewish state. After three years of unceasing tension and bitter disputes about settlements, Jerusalem and borders, President Obama has more or less abandoned his previous line about the necessity of pressuring Israel to make concessions to the Palestinians, and concentrated instead on the nuclear threat from Iran. This delighted Jewish Democrats who were dismayed by the administration’s previous attempts to distance itself from Israel. Those Democrats can also point, with justice, to the fact that the security alliance between the two countries has been continued and even strength-

ened under Obama. These gestures are, O b a m a h o p e s , enough to keep any leakage in the normally solid Jewish vote for the Democrats to a minimum this fall. But those who assume that Obama’s election year conversion will carry over into a second term may be in for an unpleasant surprise. As the president told Russian President Dimitry Medvedev in an embarrassing “hot mic” moment at a recent summit, “This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility.” Unfortunately for friends of Israel, that “flexibility” will probably apply to more than negotiations over missile defense. There is good reason to believe that the president’s behavior in his second term will revert to the pattern that characterized it before the charm offensive began. Even now, when the president is being so careful to avoid

a repeat of his past spats with Netanyahu, there are clear signs that the disconnect between this administration and Israel’s government has not been repaired. On the key issue of Iran’s nuclear program, friends of Israel have been gratified by the president’s tough rhetoric and willingness to finally tighten sanctions on Tehran. But questions remain about what Washington will do once, as is almost certain, the “window of diplomacy” that Obama has opened closes without the Iranians giving in. While the administration’s public posture has been supportive of Israeli self-defense, in private, officials are grousing about the fact that the president’s harsh rhetoric about Iran’s nukes is preventing them from creating a diplomatic “solution” that would satisfy Tehran and obviate the need for sanctions that might impact oil prices and the global economy. These officials have every expectation that next year they will be given continued on page 44

Egypt, Iran and the Passover Miracle   Rabbi Benjamin Blech

od may guarantee the survival of the Jewish people, but individually, the existential threat is alarmingly real. Sitting at the seder this year, it’s understandable that we Jews have more than the ancient Egyptians on our minds. Today we have good reason to be nervous once more about our survival. An avowed enemy, making clear his intent to destroy us, is well on its way to having the nuclear capability to carry out his threat. In spite of the countless diplomatic efforts, the sanctions and the political pressure placed on the leadership of Iran, nothing appears to be swaying them from carrying out their version of the final solution. Like Pharaoh, Ahmadinejad reflects the gravest danger, whose goal is not only to harm, but to totally destroy the Jewish people. And like Pharaoh, Ahmadinejad’s crime is so unimaginable that God promises to prevent it from happening. Let me explain. In the Passover story, the Jews were in Egypt for 210 years. They

suffered for most of that time. Several generations were slaves. So what finally prompted God to appoint Moses and begin the process of redemption? What was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back? The answer was symbolically given to Moses in his first dramatic encounter with God at the Burning Bush. A simple reading of the story tells us that while tending his sheep in the desert of Sinai, Moses suddenly saw a bush that was engulfed in flames. Yet strangely enough, although the bush was burning, it was not consumed. That defies the laws of nature. Fire always destroys. Moses could not understand. At this very moment, as Moses stood transfixed by the miracle before his eyes, God revealed himself and proclaimed, “I am the God of your fathers.” Superficially, the story seems to tell us that God performed this wondrous act to impress Moses before asking him to assume the mantle of leadership. God chose this sign so that Moses would grasp the meaning of Divine power. But this

begs the question. Couldn’t God have performed another miracle even more striking, more convincing, more indicative of his control over the entire world rather than just a single bush in the desert? Rabbinic commentators supply us with a beautiful answer. God wasn’t simply performing a miracle; He was sending a message. God knew what was uppermost in the mind of Moses. From the time he fled from Egypt and watched his brothers suffering under Pharaoh’s brutal oppression, Moses worried and wondered: Are my people still alive? And so the very first thing God did was to reassure Moses, not only for that time but for the future as well. The bush was a symbol of the Jewish people. The bush was burning but, against all laws of nature, it was not consumed. So too, the Jewish people, against all laws of history, would never perish. That was the Divine promise implicit in the first message that God gave to Moses at the dawn of his assumption of leadership. continued on page 44

A Joyous People? Rabbi David Wolpe

know of many descriptions of the Jewish people: talented, beleaguered, stiff-necked, enduring — but rarely “joyous.” Most people don’t say: “Jews, now there is a happy people!” Our holidays reinforce this. On Pesach we celebrate leaving slavery — to go to a desert. On Purim we rejoice because we were not killed. Not exactly gleeful. But Judaism really is built on joy. Simchah (joy) flows from the realization that we are filled with blessing. Emunah means faith, but the more characteristic Jewish term is bitachon — trust. We do not trust that things will always be good, but that God has given us the resource, the strength, the depth of soul to meet whatever happens. There is deep joy in the acknowledgment of good fortune and the promise of overcoming.

Many years ago, I recall hearing an army spokesman say that when he enlisted, his commanding officer conducted a test. He put a black dot on a white wall and asked everyone what they saw. They answered, “a black dot.” No, he said, you see a vast white wall and a tiny black dot. Don’t look at life that way. Don’t miss the blessing for the single thing that seems wrong. Judaism is realistic; we do not hide from the darkness. That is why we celebrate the many facets of light with gratitude and with joy.  Rabbi David Wolpe topped Newsweek’s list of “Most Influential Rabbis” in the April 2 edition. This article originally appeared in New York Jewish Week.

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ust in time for said. “By shifting Israel’s 64th the focus onto the birthday on April strength and resil26 comes a docuience of the Jewish mentary designed to people in the face of ignite national pride adversity, we hope and cel‘Israel Inside’ can ebrate help counter false film Israeli portrayals of Israel innovation. The in the face of ongoCourtesy photo ing conflict.” 55-minute film, entiDr. Tal Ben-Shahar tled “Israel Inside: “This film was How a Small Nation made to change the Makes a Big Difference,” high- focus people have about Israel,” lights Israel’s positive charac- Ben-Shahar added. teristics, technological breakBen-Shahar is joined onthroughs and contributions to a screen by Jewish and Israeli global society. leaders, entrepreneurs, busiIt was produced by filmmak- nessmen and political figures, ers at JerusalemOnlineU.com, including Harvard Professor an online educational portal Alan Dershowitz, Great Britain’s that connects students world- Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, wide to courses on Israel and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, Judaism. Historian Sir Martin Gilbert, The film examines Israel Better Place’s Shai Agassi, and through the eyes of Dr. Tal Ben- venture capitalists Jonathan Shahar, an author and former Medved and Erel Margalit. Harvard professor who returns “The film explores the essence home to find a changed country. of what makes Israelis thrive. Ben-Shahar will speak at the This is the Israel that exists outscreening, which will take place side of the conflict, and is one on Sunday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at that deserves to be highlighted, West Newton Cinema on 1296 internalized and celebrated,” Washington St., West Newton. said Rabbi Raphael Shore, proIn the film, Ben-Shahar exam- ducer of “Israel Inside.” ines the core character strengths “We look forward to bringthat have enabled Israelis to ing this message to commuturn a desert into a flourishing nities as they celebrate Israel society amidst complex political Independence Day together and security challenges. with the Jewish State,” Rabbi “I think about Israel as a Shore added. country driven by technology and prosperity, while many othRead more about the ers think only about camels, film and see a trailer at war and falafel,” Ben-Shahar www.israelinsidethemovie.com.

Symphony By the Sea In Concert

ymphony by the Sea closes its 31st season with music by Brahms, Beethoven and Faure on Saturday, April 28, at 8 p.m. at Marblehead’s Abbot Hall, and on Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. at Governor’s Academy in Byfield. Exploring the rich diverseness of the Romantics, Music Director and Conductor Don Palma presents a music program of song, symphony and sorrow with Brahms’ Serenade No. 2, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, and Faure’s Elegy for Violoncello and Orchestra. A surprise awaits the audience, which might be accustomed to seeing a violin sec-

tion. According to Palma, “the Brahms’ Serenade is quite unique as it is an orchestral work without violins. Brahms explores the richness of the violas, cellos and basses and the serenading qualities of the wind ensemble in this delightful serenade.” The program opens with guest soloist, cellist Natasha Brofsky in Faure’s sorrowful elegy. A world-class musician and educator, Ms. Brofsky resides on the North Shore. Tickets can be purchased at www.symphonybythesea.org, at The Book Rack in Newburyport or at Arnould Gallery and Carmen’s Jewelry in Marblehead.

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a concert, entitled “Musicians Changing the World,” on Sunday afternoon, April 22, at the Shalin wo years ago in San Liu Performance Center in Rockport. All proceeds will go to Francisco, after having the Samuel B. Hanser Memorial oral surgery to remove his Trust. wisdom teeth, Samuel Hanser At the show, the family will died suddenly and unexpectmake an announcement about edly. The untimely death of a partnership that they expect the healthy 27-year-old left his will further advance their dream loved ones in shock. to make the healing center a Hanser was a healer, yoga reality. Sam’s stepfather is Alan teacher and creative soul who Teperow, executive direcdreamed of one day building tor of the Synagogue Council a healing empowof Massachusetts and the MUSIC erment center. As Massachusetts Board of Rabbis. a student of inteCourtesy photo He hopes the Jewish commurior architecture at Parsons Sam Hanser nity will turn out to support this School of Design in New York, endeavor. he designed such a center for Suzanne Hanser is founder and chair of the his senior thesis. His vision, which expanded as he pursued music therapy department at Boston’s Berklee graduate studies in somatic psychotherapy at College of Music. She points out that in addition the California Institute of Integral Studies in to helping a good cause, the event offers a great San Francisco, was a four-floor circular building opportunity to hear some inspiring music. “The concert will feature an exceptional variwith space for meditation, bodywork/massage, counseling and spirituality. In the center would ety of diverse musicians that are using music to be a pool or pit to represent a metaphorical void. better society,” Hanser said. The lineup will include, among others, violinMany different modalities would be practiced at ist Lynn Chang, who played at the Nobel ceremothe holistic center, which he would direct. “He had a business plan and a design. He gave nies in Oslo in place of the imprisoned Peace us all the ingredients we would need, including a Prize laureate, Liu Xiaobo. Tickets are $50-$500, and can be purchased at floor plan. We had no choice but to set up a foundation,” said his mother, Dr. Suzanne Hanser, of the box office or online at http://manyblessingsbysam.com. Newton. To honor Sam’s memory and bring his vision The Shalin Liu Performance Center is located to fruition, the family has embarked on a major fundraising campaign. They are staging at 37 Main St., Rockport. Jewish Journal Staff

World Music in Somerville SOMERVILLE — Vieux Farka Touré (from Mali) and Idan Raichel (from Israel) are virtuosic superstars from very different backgrounds. After a chance meeting in an airport in Europe, the pair forged a friendship that led to a recording music session at a small studio in Tel Aviv in November 2010. The music — acoustic, entirely improvised and stunningly beautiful — was just released by Cumbancha on an album entitled “The Tel Aviv Session.” World Music/CRASHarts presents The Touré-Raichel Collective featuring Vieux Farka Touré, Idan Raichel, Souleymane Kane and Amit Carmeli on Sunday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Somerville Theatre. The live concert will reflect the natural spontaneity and freeform creativity of the recording sessions, allowing audiences to experience firsthand the transcendent music that crosses boundaries of country, culture and tradition.

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Idan Raichel, a massive pop star in Israel, sports distinctive long dreadlocks and a turban. The music he creates with his band, The Idan Raichel Project, unites African, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and other multicultural flavors into an accessible global pop amalgam. Idan has long been a fan of the legendary Ali Farka Touré,

Vieux’s father and main musical inspiration. Vieux is one of Africa’s premier guitarists and a member of Malian musical royalty. The Somerville Theatre is at 55 Davis Square. Tickets are $28. Call 617-876-4275 or go to www. WorldMusic.org.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents ‘Mrs. Whitney’ LOWELL — Merrimack Rep ertory Theatre’s latest offering, “Mrs. Whitney,” is the comedic journey of middle-aged divorcée Margaret Whitney as she attempts to reconnect with her long-estranged stage ex-husband, Tom. The odyssey produces a series of surprising and funny encounters. “Mrs. Whitney” runs through April 8. Said playwright John Kolvenbach, “The play is about romance and loneli-

ness. It’s about the notion that love is a cure for the fundamental human difficulty: that we are born and remain alone. It’s about how that romantic notion both sustains and betrays us. It’s a comedy. About heartbreak.” Tickets are available online at www.MerrimackRep.org or by calling 978-654-4MRT. Merrimack Repertory Theatre is located at 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell.

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Beloved ‘Bubbe’ of Big Apple Circus Bids Farewell Matt Robinson

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or over 30 years, the Big Apple Circus has been delighting young and old with its old-fashioned but always exciting mix of up-close magic and far-out fun. From world-famous acrobats to local favorites, Big Apple STAGE has brought the best of the circus world to Boston for generations. Many fans have come back year after year to see one performer in particular — master clown Barry Lubin, a.k.a. “Grandma.” Grandma and the BAC crew are in Boston through May 13 for their latest production, “Dream Big;” however this will be Grandma’s last tour with the Circus. As he prepares to put on the wig and handbag one last time, Lubin looks back on his career. “It has been a lovely ride,” Lubin said. According to Lubin, the “ride” began while he was working for another famous circus. “While at Ringling Brothers Circus, I worked in the seats for a half an hour or more each show,” he recalled, noting that this was where he fell in love with the more intimate setting that the smaller big top of Big Apple affords him. “I did 600 shows per year, improvising and learning what works about Grandma and what

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Above, Barry Lubin as “Grandma” of the Big Apple Circus. Below, Lubin out of costume.

long-standing fixture under the BAC bigtop, Lubin says that it is always an enjoyable challenge to come up with new ways to use the character. “The guest director of the show, in partnership with Artistic Director Guillaume Dufresnoy, collaborate on the theme each year,” Lubin explained. “Then it is up to the designers to use their artistic sensibilities to carry out the theme.” When asked to pick out a high point of his career, Lubin said, “I get to make people happy on a

daily basis and get paid to do so, and it is incredible fun to interact with the audience.”

“I get to make people happy on a daily basis and get paid to do so…”

show, and is writing his memoirs. And while Grandma’s official BAC run may be done for now, Lubin says that he is not putting the wig and nose away just yet. “I hope to come back to Boston as Grandma some day soon in a theatrical production,” he said. In the meantime, his fans will just have to Dream Big.

As he prepares to bid a silent “farewell” to his fans, Lubin looks forward to a possible TV

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does not,” he explained. Lubin brought Grandma to BAC where he/she quickly became a beloved icon of the show. “The icon thing was something that seemed to happen naturally,” Lubin said, noting that in a 2000 contract, it was agreed that Grandma would in fact become the painted face of Big Apple Cicrus. Though Grandma has been a

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Talmudic Egos and Ambitions Collide in Familial ‘Footnote’ Michael Fox

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ootnote,” the marvelous fourth feature by Israeli director Joseph Cedar, begins with music reminiscent of melodramatic Hollywood thrillers of the 1940s. The absurdly ominous score is so overthe-top that it’s funny. Indeed, the director is winking at us, acknowledging from the get-go that FILM the internal intrigue about to unfold at Hebrew University’s Talmud Department isn’t exactly a lifeand-death situation. Only it is, because the two people at the center of the film’s nasty yet often comic mess are a father and his adult son. And there are no higher stakes than the relationship between parent and child — especially when that bond is exposed and tested by the harsh light of reality. “Footnote” is a wonderfully perverse movie, in part because we might expect an Israeli director to set a film about pride, ambition, resentment and deception in the military or government. And although Jews are, famously, the people of the book, there’s something both anachronistic and subversive about Cedar’s rampant and varied displays of text, from onscreen typescript to computer screens to close-up passages from books to teleprompters, in the (supposedly) post-literate 21st Century. The most unexpected element of “Footnote,” though, is the degree to which its director aggressively employs cinematic language to convey a tale of words and ideas worthy of Philip Roth. We understand the graying Eliezer

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Shkolnik the moment we’re introduced to him, underdressed in a worn sweater at an awards ceremony for his son, Uriel. Eliezer is uncomfortable and inappropriate in social situations, either because he feels inferior to everyone else, or because he has no patience for fools. The friendly, bearish Uriel, on the other hand, is at his best in a crowd, soaking up their accolades and reveling in the prime of a successful life. He chose to follow his difficult father into Talmudic studies, and has exceeded Eliezer’s career by a wide margin. It may seem odd to talk about the study and teaching of Talmud in terms of accomplishments, competition and

rankings, but “Footnote” is in large measure about the universal nature of institutions and organizations. The Talmud

The dusty, picayune and (to some, no doubt) irrelevant pursuits of the Talmud professors are meant to suggest our own professional pursuits. Department, with its unspoken standards, professional rivalries and personal grudges, mirrors every academic — and professional — setting.

The dusty, picayune and (to some, no doubt) irrelevant pursuits of the Talmud professors are meant to suggest our own professional pursuits, which we deem of huge importance and are, in the grand scheme, perhaps not all that essential. It’s a humbling notion, and it turns out that humility is one of the traits that Uriel must embrace. The problem, you see, is an administrative screw-up that results in an underling calling the wrong Shkolnik with the news that he has been awarded the prestigious Israel Prize. There’s no way to correct the error that will satisfy everyone on the selection committee, setting the stage for entertaining awkwardness and bad behavior. “Footnote” does a terrific job of enmeshing and engaging us in the lead characters’ predicament, and making us debate what ethical or necessary choice we would make in similar circumstances. One of the funniest and most painful scenes in the film consists of a long, intense meeting in an over-crowded, too-small office. The seriousness of the conversation is undercut by the ridiculous need for everyone to stand up, as if in a Marx Brothers film, to make room whenever the door must be opened to let someone in or out. Ultimately, with its evocation of a failed father and a disappointed son, “Footnote” also calls to mind Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” It’s a mark of Joseph Cedar’s talent, and chutzpah, that he’s able to blend farce and betrayal into this unique and satisfying film. “Footnote” is screening at the West Newton Cinema. Contact the theatre for showtimes.

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‘Classically Jewish’ to Feature Violin Virtuoso

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n April 10, the New Center for Arts & Culture will present “Classically Jewish” featuring virtuoso violinist Yevgeny Kutik and legendary radio host Martin Bookspan in a rare appearance together. Born in Minsk, Yevgeny Kutik was introduced to music at an early age. His mother taught violin at the Conservatory in Minsk, and his father played trumpet for the Symphony Orchestra of Belarus. When Kutik music was five, the family immigrated to the United States, in large part due to their inability to openly practice their religion in Belarus. They settled in Pittsfield, Mass., near Tanglewood — a perfect setting for the future performer. Shortly after settling in America, Kutik began violin lessons with his mother. He continued to nurture his talent under the guidance of many great teachers, including the late Zinaida Gilels, Shirley Givens, and Eugene Drucker. The young maestro attended pre-college programs at the Juilliard School and the New England Conservatory. Kutik’s first public appearance was with the Boston Pops in 2003, playing the Sibelius Concerto as the first prize recipient of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition. After graduating cum laude from Boston University, where he was a student of Professor Emeritus Roman Totenberg, he made highly successful appearances with the New York City Orchestra, Tokyo Vivaldi Ensemble and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. According to the New York Times, he displayed “dazzling command of the violin and electrifying presence.” Today, Kutik is an internationally sought-after recitalist. As a member of the United Jewish Federations Speakers Bureau, he also tours the country to raise awareness and promote assistance to refugees, a cause that is very close to his heart. “I don’t have much memory of the former Soviet Union, but from what I learned about our life in Belarus, there was a lot of rampant anti-Semitism,” said the musician by phone from Amherst, Mass., where he just completed a week-long residency at U-Mass performing recitals, conducting master classes and giving talks about music. “Being Jewish wasn’t easy. My mother told me that she was let go because ‘there were too many Jews in the orchestra.’ Even though there was no real persecution of Jews like during the Stalin era, there was a lot of the ostracism in society. Jews were treated like second class citizens. My parents did not really see any opportunity in the former Soviet Union for their children, and left,” he said. “As a performing artist, I feel a lot of responsibility to communicate with people and influence them in any way I can

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through my art,” Kutik continued. “By playing works of great musicians who suffered for their beliefs in the former Soviet Union, I hope that I can bring attention and raise awareness to the fact that people are still being mistreated for religious, racial, ethnic and social reasons. I hope by bringing the story of my family, I can contribute to humanity and society.” Kutik’s family history and cultural heritage is a cornerstone in his debut album, “Sounds of Defiance,” released this year by Marquis Classics. “It has become my own narrative — my exploration of family, roots, exodus and an examination of the human condition. Perhaps even in a small way, this has become my own tribute to the desire for equality and freedom we all share,” Kutik said about his album. “Even though I am a fully rounded violinist and play all classical music, still my background, my family’s heritage, and the incredible Russian and Jewish music I grew up with influence my choices as an artist and shape my philosophical views,” he said. On April 10, the audience will be treated to music written by Achron, Bloch, Gershwin and others. Timothy Bozarth, a recipient of the distinguished Beethoven Fellowship of the American Pianist Association, will accompany Kutik on piano. In between songs, Kutik and Martin Bookspan will discuss music. Bookspan, a commentator who is known for his encyclopedic knowledge, will provide a scholarly examination on how such diverse composers as Bloch, Ravel, Gershwin and others were influenced by Jewish tradition and affected by tragic events in modern Jewish history. Bookspan and Kutik will also discuss how Dmitri Shostakovich, who wasn’t Jewish, lived his life under threats from the Soviet government. “Taking part in this program has personal meaning to me, and I feel a profound connection through the music with lives of composers whose works I will perform,” said Kutik.

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Beloved Preschool Teacher Retires Amy Sessler Powell Jewish Journal Staff

PEABODY — In 1965, Lyndon Johnson was president, the Medicare bill was signed into law and Loraine Freedman started teaching religious school at Temple Beth Shalom. Many things changed between then and now, but Freedman continued to teach religious school or preschool for the next 47 years. She will be honored at a special havdallah service and dinner on April 28 at Temple Beth Shalom. Some of her former students, such as Rachel Zalvan and Jodi Coburn, cycled through two generations, sharing the experience of having Mrs. Freedman with their own children. Freedman says that every now and then a mother will come in with her toddler or a bearded man with a religious school student, and say, “Mrs. Freedman, remember me?” She planned to retire sooner, but couldn’t quite pull herself away from the preschool students. Her final job, as the Judaica specialist for the preschool, was “the joy of my life. I relished every minute of it,” she said.

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Looking ahead to her 82nd birthday this summer, Freedman said, “I could still teach, but I had to stop some time. When they need me, I still go in.” Coburn’s favorite memory of Freedman was her frequent reading of “Tikki Tikki Tembo.” Coburn attended kindergarten at Temple Beth Shalom before the Peabody schools offered public kindergarten. “She radiates warmth,” said Coburn. Twenty-seven years later, when her daughter came home excited about Mrs. Freedman’s rendition of “Tikki Tikki Tembo,” Coburn said, “After I was done crying, I ran to Barnes & Noble and bought a copy for her and

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Sages Group to Visit Rose Art Museum at Brandeis Seniors are invited to tour the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis on Thursday, April 26. A bus will depart from Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott at 10:30 a.m., returning at 4 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase at the Brandeis Faculty Club. The cost is $18/person, and everyone is welcome. RSVP by April 18 to csh@shirathayam.org or call 781-599-8005.

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A Financial To-Do List for the Recently Widowed Jason Alderman

osing your spouse is one of life’s most stressful events. Ironically, it’s during that time of grief, when you’re probably not thinking clearly or focusing on such matters, that you’re expected to make important financial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. Although there are certain actions you must take right away to ensure your current financial security, major decisions with long-term consequences should be postponed until you’ve had a chance to reflect on how and where you want to spend the rest of your life. If your spouse primarily handled the finances or you’re not up to the task alone, ask a trusted relative or friend to help you sort out the following: • Gather legal and financial documents that will give a better sense of where you stand financially, including wills, trusts and powers of attorney; mortgage and car title; tax returns; bank, loan and credit card statements; safe deposit box contents; insurance plans; and income sources. • Compile outstanding bills and monitor due dates to avoid late charges or penalties for utilities; mortgage/rent; health, auto and homeowners insurance premiums; car and personal loans; and credit cards. • If your spouse was still working, contact his or her employer regarding unpaid salary, benefits, life insurance and retirement accounts. This is particularly important if they provide your health insurance. Other critical actions to take within the first month or two include:

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Gary Bockser, 58, of Chelsea, formerly of Revere and Lynn Gary Bockser of Chelsea, formerly of Revere and Lynn, passed away on March 22, 2012. He was 58. Gary was born in Lynn. He was a maintenance person at the Jack Satter House in Revere for many years. He had a long struggle with both heart and kidney failure; he was on dialysis for seven years. Gary loved music, going to concerts on the Esplanade, and enjoyed both Foxwoods and Las Vegas. Gary was the beloved son of Lillian Bockser and the late Alan Bockser. He was the dear brother of Jeffrey Bockser. He was the lov-

ing uncle of Jacob Bockser. Gary was the devoted stepson of Alex Morochnick. He was the loving friend of Linda Camara. Graveside services were held. Donations in Gary’s memory may be made to the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation, 17 Lafayette Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150, or to the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. Arrangements were entrusted to the Torf Funeral Service in Chelsea. For an online guestbook, visit www.torffuneralservice.com.

Elizabeth Handis, 84, of Salem Elizabeth Handis of Salem died unexpectedly on March 19, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 84. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she graduated from Chelsea High School and received her teaching degree from Northeastern University. Elizabeth taught English at Lynn English High School, retiring 30 years ago. She was a member of the Mass. Teachers Association, the Jewish Historical Society of the North Shore and the former Temple Beth El in Swampscott. She was active in Jewish genealogy. Elizabeth was the dear daughter of the late Jacob and Tillie (Gross) Handis. She was the loving sister of Bernard and his wife

Evelyn Handis of Salem. She was the cherished aunt of Jeffery Handis of N.Y., Beth Salter of Fla., and the great-aunt of Tamar and her husband Ken Frieze of Boston, Thomas Salter of Boston, Michael Handis of N.Y., and great-great-aunt of Sloane Frieze. Graveside services were held at Sharon Memorial Park on March 22. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Elizabeth’s memory may be donated to Jewish Genealogy, Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Pl., NY, NY 10280, or the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements were handled by Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapels in Salem, www.stan etskyhymansonsalem.com.

FORMAN, Julia (Lasden), 93 — late of Swampscott. Died March 28, 2012. Wife of the late Charles Forman. Mother of Renee Warshofsky and her husband Mark of Saugus. Sister of Harold Lasden, Joseph Lasden and the late Irene Tarr, Morris, Philip and Max Lasden. Aunt of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) Foster, Janet Labovitz — late of Lake Worth, Fla., and West Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Lynn and Swampscott. Died March 22, 2012. Wife of the late Jack Labovitz and Lewis Foster. Daughter of William and Anna Bargad. Mother of Irving Labovitz (Donna), George Labovitz (Barbara), Stanley Labovitz (Patricia) and Nancy Garber (Robert). Grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 14. (StanetskyHymanson) Freedson, Frances “Honey” (Fine), 94 — late of Montgomery, N.J., formerly of Marblehead. Died April 1, 2012. Wife of the late Eli “Red” Freedson. Daughter of the late Rebecca (Krotky) and Barnett Fine. Mother of Bonnie Waltz and the late Donald Freedson. Mother-in-law of Deborah Crosby, Bette Jonas Freedson and the late David Waltz. Sister of Molly Klein of Boynton Beach, Fla., the late Bess Goloboy, Debra Rosenblatt, Saul Fine, Leonard Fine and several brothers- and sistersin-law. Grandmother of Laura Gainsboro (Keith), Vanessa Waltz, Julia Freedson (Arturo), Jeremy Waltz (Kathy), Scott Freedson and Chris Crosby. Greatgrandmother of Ella, Hannah, Tess, Tovah and Ian. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. (Stanetsky-Hymanson) GILMAN, Franklin S., 67 — late of Peabody, formerly of Malden. Died March 16, 2012. Husband of Janice (Cohen) Gilman. Father of Scott Gilman, Brett and his wife Joanna

Gilman, Michael and his wife Pamela Gilman and Marci Gilman. Grandfather of Krystal, Justyne, Kyle and Jorga Gilman. Brother of the late Ronald Gilman. (Goldman) RABINOVITZ, Marjorie (Gould), 60 — late of Saugus, formerly of Malden. Died March 17, 2012. Wife of the late Steven J. Rabinovitz. Daughter of the late Miriam and Sidney Gould. Mother of Marci Zavala and her companion Arthur Kisthart and Chad and his wife Sabrina Rabinovitz. Grandmother of Danny, Matthew, Jesse, Samantha, Justin and Shayna. (Goldman) ROSENBLATT, Maurice, 85 — late of Beverly, formerly of Lynn. Died March 30, 2012. Husband of Bernice (Roberts) Rosenblatt. Father of Paul Rosenblatt and his wife Jessica Sage-Rosenblatt of Trumbull, Conn., Ellen Rosenblatt of Charlestown, and Evan Rosenblatt and his wife Rosana of Beverly. Brother of Harry Rosenblatt of Marblehead and the late Katherine Rosenblatt. Grandfather of Eli Rosenblatt and his wife Shira Wakschlag and Dara Rosenblatt. (Stanetsky) WEISS, Edith (Bluestein), 90 — late of Chelsea, formerly of Malden and Revere. Died March 12, 2012. Wife of the late Murray Weiss. Stepmother of Barry Weiss, Jack Weiss and Anita Altman. Sister of the late Celia Bower, Lillian Edner, and Abraham, Alec, Bernard, Jordan, Nathan and Samuel Bluestein. Aunt of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. (Goldman)

member of Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Liberty. Sarah was the devoted mother of Jeffrey and his wife Alisa Feldman of

Sunrise, Fla., Joseph Feldman, Raphael Liberty, and Samuel and his wife Janine Liberty, all of Salem. She was the loving sister of Ann Segal and her late husband Charles of Salem. She was the cherished grandmother of Zachary, Gienah, Tyler, Eliana and Gabriela Feldman. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Peabody on March 25. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Sarah’s memory may be donated to H.A.W.C., 27 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970. Arrangements were handled by Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapels in Salem, www.stan etskyhymansonsalem.com.

Charles Pearl, 80, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Marblehead and Swampscott Charles Pearl of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Marblehead and Swampscott, entered into rest peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s on March 19, 2012. He was 80. He was an Army veteran, a graduate of Mass. College of Pharmacy and a practicing pharmacist in the North Shore area for over 50 years. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge in Lynn. Chuck was an avid reader, swimmer, tennis player, an equestrian and enjoyed traveling. He was the son of Jacob and Minnie Pearl. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, his daughter Robin, and son-in-law Brad. Chuck is survived by his loving daughters, Judy Jay (Robert), Deborah Eikrem, Phyllis Pearl-Baxter (Iain) and Nancy Stevens. He is also survived by Alphe Pearl. “Zayde” to Adam Jay, Matthew

Jay (Molly), Jennifer Jay, Hannah Eikrem and Ryan Stevens, his beloved grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on March 23 at StanetskyHymanson Memorial Chapel in Salem. Burial followed at Pride of Lynn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be expressed by a donation in Chuck’s memory to The Robin Pearl Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Juvenile

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pril 15 marks the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic. Of the 2,225 people aboard the Titanic on its maiden voyage, 1,512 perished in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic when the ship went down after colliding with an iceberg. The lore of this famous ship and its demise has been chronicled in books and film. Many may be surprised, however, by the numerous Jewish stories associated with the fated ocean liner. Marshall Weiss, editor and publisher of The Dayton Jewish Observer, has done extensive research on Jewish connections to the Titanic. He appreciates and acknowledges the assistance of Titanic International Society, P.O. Box 416, Midland Park, N.J. 07432-0416, www.titanicinternationalsociety.org. We are pleased to present these historic stories on a subject that still captures the imagination — 100 years later.

A Jewish Love Story on the Titanic Masada Siegel Special to the Journal

t is one of the greatest love stories of the modern day, filled with love, honor, integrity and the ultimate act of selflessness. His principles came first and her love for her husband would not allow her to part from him, under any circumstances. Isidor and Ida Straus were passengers on the ill-fated Titanic. Ida was on a lifeboat headed for safety when she realized her husband would not be coming. She stepped off and refused to leave his side. Paul Kurzman, a great-grandson of Isidor and Ida Straus, explained, “It was a grand life and a beautiful death. A death of such principle. My great-grandfather said, “I will not get into the boat as long as there are women and children who need to be saved.” Ida was heard saying, “As we have lived together, we will die together. I will go down in your arms.” Isidor and Ida Straus were both from prominent Jewish families that immigrated to the United States from Germany in 1852. They lived in southwest Germany, about 40 miles away from the French border. Their families resettled in America because of the quiet element of antiSemitism that existed, and for economic opportunities. Isidor was the eldest of three brothers and one sister, and the one poised for a leadership position. Kurzman said, “In every piece of correspondence, everyone asked his opinion. He was a significant person in the family.”

The family bought R.H. Macy’s in New York City, and took calculated risks to improve the business, such as moving the store from 14th to 34th Street, which at the time was farmland. Today, it is the flagship store of Macy’s in midtown Manhattan. Kurzman said, “The brothers built Macy’s into the largest department store in the world. At a certain point, his brother Nathan sold out his share to Isidor, who ran the store until his death on the Titanic in 1912.” Isidor was a busy man. He had seven children, of whom six survived; he ran Macy’s and was elected to Congress, somewhat against his will. According to Kurzman, Isidor heard the call to serve and complied, even though it was difficult to run Macy’s and have a seat in Congress. “He did it for one term; he couldn’t be in two cities at the same time. He was also a close friend and confidant of the president of the United States, Grover Cleveland. They met once a month to discuss financial issues such as the gold standard and tariffs, which were major issues at the time,” Kurzman said. Isidor was a leader in the Jewish community in America, and felt a strong responsibility for the new immigrants who were landing on the shores of America. One of the places he founded was a settlement house community center called “The Educational Alliance” which still thrives today. It helped Eastern European Jews gain what they would need to integrate into the workforce, such as learning English as a second language.

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he loved to give back. This country gave religious freedom and economic freedom which allowed them to become who they became.” The sinking of the Titanic was tragic, but Kurzman chooses to see his greatgrandparents’ story of love and honor, and one where, because they gave their lives, others survived in a different light. “It was not sad, rather it was bittersweet, and there is beauty about Isidor’s adherence to principle and Ida’s love of her spouse. This kind of love is difficult to duplicate, especially in the modern world. Masada Siegel can be reached at fungirlcorrespondent@gmail.com.

Ill-Fated Ship Had a Kosher Kitchen Marshall Weiss

Haas, who is not Jewish, has attempted to track down details of the Titanic’s kosher harles Kennell was facilities. He’s never among the nearly seen a kosher-only 700 crew memmenu card specific to bers to die the night the Titanic, but has seen the Titanic sank. Born a generic 1911 White in Cape Town, South Star third-class menu that indicates the availAfrica, the 30-yearTitanic International Society Archives old Kennell was the An illustration of the third-class dining saloon on the ability of kosher meat. ship’s “Hebrew cook.” Olympic and Titanic, from a White Star Line publicity The menu was part of an advertisement for If his body was ever brochure. the Olympic. retrieved, his remains “In terms of artifacts that have been retrieved were never identified. Historians who explore and preserve the body from the ocean floor,” he said, “we’ve not seen any of knowledge about the Titanic know a little about kosher service dinnerware.” Karen Kamuda, vice president of the Titanic kosher food and Jewish life aboard the ill-fated Historical Society Inc. and Titanic Museum in liner. According to Charles Haas, president of the Indian Orchard, Mass., explained that on the Titanic International Society, the White Star and Titanic, all kosher “china, stoneware and silverCunard lines, as well as the German lines, all plate or other serving utensils were marked in had kosher kitchens. One of the big names in Hebrew and English either ‘meat’ or ‘milk.’” shipbuilding at that time, Haas said, was Albert The same standards, she indicated, “applied for Ballin, chairman of the Hamburg-American Line. all classes, and even first class silver-plate was In 1905, Ballin, who was Jewish, decided to place marked ‘milk’ or ‘meat.’” Kamuda added that “rabseparate kosher facilities on all of his steamships bis regularly inspected the liners’ catering departments in both England and New York.” between New York and Bremen. The Dayton Jewish Observer

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A Jewish Mother and Child Reunited at Sea Marshall Weiss

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hen the Titanic departed on its first and only voyage from Southampton, England, on Wednesday, April 10, 1912, 18-year-old Jewish immigrant Leah Aks and her 10-month-old son, Philip, were on board. Passover had concluded the day before. On sailing day, Leah was pleased to find that the third class was not completely booked; she and Philip had a cabin all to themselves. Leah was born in Warsaw, Poland. In London, she had met Sam Aks, a tailor who was also from Warsaw. They were married there. “In London he was barely making a living,” wrote Valery Bazarov, historian for the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, in a piece about the family for HIAS. “A cousin who lived in America visited him in London and told him that if he came to America, he’d make money very quickly. So he came over, got a job and soon saved enough money to bring Mrs. Aks and the baby over.” Sam settled in Norfolk, Va. and entered the scrap metal business. In “Titanic: Women and Children First,” author Judith B. Geller indicates that all the money Sam earned was used for Leah and “Filly’s” trip to join him. Their arrival in Norfolk

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would mark the first time Sam would meet his son. Though Leah and Filly were booked onto an earlier ship, Bazarov explained that Leah’s mother convinced her to wait a week and travel on the Titanic, considered the world’s safest liner. Four days into their journey, after the ship struck an iceberg, Leah and Filly followed other third-class passengers to the bottom of the third-class staircase at the rear of the ship. At 12:30 a.m., the crew permitted women and children in this group to make their way to the boat deck. When crew members saw that Leah and Filly couldn’t get through the crowd up the stairs, they carried the two. Leah and Filly made it to the boat deck, part of the first-class area of the ship. Madeline

Astor, the young wife of millionaire John Jacob Astor, covered Filly’s head with her silk scarf. According to Bazarov, a distraught man — who had been rebuffed by the crew when he attempted to get into a lifeboat — ran up to Leah and said, “I’ll show you women and children first!” The man grabbed Filly and threw him overboard. Leah searched the deck until someone urged or pushed her into lifeboat 13. She sat in the middle of the Atlantic with 63 others in number 13, a broken woman. Hours after the Titanic went down and the cries for help from those dying in the water faded away, the liner Carpathia arrived at daybreak. Leah searched the deck of the Carpathia in vain for her baby. Despondent, she took to a mattress for two days. The Titanic survivor Selena Cook urged Leah to come up on deck for air. When she did, she heard Filly’s cry. Unknown to Leah, Filly had fallen into lifeboat number 11, right into another woman’s arms. In Geller’s account, the woman is presumed to have been Italian immigrant Argene del Carlo. Her husband was not permitted to follow the pregnant Argene into the lifeboat. “Argene shared her warmth with Filly through the long night,” Geller wrote. “Toward morning she began to believe

that God had sent this child to her as a replacement for Sebastino (her husband) and a brother for the child she carried in her womb.” On the deck of the Carpathia, the woman who had cared for Filly since the Titanic sank refused to give Leah the child. Leah appealed to the Carpathia’s captain, Arthur Roston, now put in the role of King Solomon. In an email interview with The Observer, Gilbert Binder, the husband of Leah’s late granddaughter, Rebecca, described what happened next. Binder said that Filly was returned to Leah because “she identified him as a Jewish baby and he was circumcised. The (other) woman was Catholic and Italian, and her male child would not have been circumcised.” After their arrival in New York, Leah and Filly were taken to HIAS’ shelter and remained there until they were reunited with family. “Leah Aks gave birth to a baby girl nine months after arriving in this country and intended to name her Sara Carpathia,” in honor of the rescue ship, Binder explained. “The nuns at the hospital in Norfolk, Va., got confused and named the baby Sara The Titanic Aks. I have a copy of her birth certificate.” Sara was Binder’s mother-in-law. Leah lived until 1967; her son, Filly, until 1991.

Titanic Survivor’s Legacy: Kosher Delis in England Marshall Weiss

The Dayton Jewish Observer

anchester, England, is home to an estimated 20-30,000 Jews, roughly 40 percent of whom keep kosher. Three of the community’s six kosher butcher/delicatessen shops are run by Richard Hyman and his wife, Joanna. The 99-year-old family business, known to locals as “Titanics,” was born out of the most famous maritime disaster in history. Richard, 42, is the greatgrandson of Joseph Abraham Hyman, a third-class survivor of the Titanic. “He was traveling alone,” Richard said of his great-grandfather in an email conversation with The Observer. “The idea was that the streets were paved with gold in the U.S., and he would earn money to send back to the family.” Born in Russia in 1878, Joseph Abraham Hyman lived in Manchester before boarding the Titanic at Southampton. He listed his destination as Springfield, Mass., where he planned to join his brother. Three days after the sinking, when the rescue ship Carpathia arrived in New York on the evening of April 18, 1912, Hyman gave extensive accounts of the disaster to The New York Herald and The New York Times. Both were published the following day. After the Titanic’s collision, Hyman related, he ultimately made it to the boat deck. He found himself on the starboard side near collapsible boat C, and noticed this was the last boat on that part of the ship. “The forward deck was jammed with the people, all of them pushing and clawing and fighting, and so I walked forward and stepped over the end of the boat that was being readied and sat down,” he told The New York Times.

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Richard Hyman, great-grandson of Titanic survivor Joseph Abraham Hyman, in front of the family business his great-grandfather started a year after the ship sank.

“Nobody disturbed me, and then a line of men gathered along the side and only opened when a woman or a child came forward. When a man tried to get through he would be pushed back.” Also on collapsible C was J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line. Hyman told The New York Herald that after the men had rowed collapsible C about a half mile from the Titanic, they heard a small explosion and a terrible cry. “The cry was blood curdling and never stopped until the Titanic went down, when it seemed to be sort of choked off. The cry is ringing in my ears now and always will,” he said. Shaken to the core, Hyman’s wife refused to make the crossing to join him in America, Richard said. But Hyman, too, was afraid to travel by ship to England. “So a cousin of his got him drunk and put him on a ship back,” Richard explained. “We don’t know who the cousin was, and I don’t think my greatgrandfather spoke to him again!” Hyman got the idea for a kosher deli/grocery store while

he was in New York. This kind of shop was new to England. Although Hyman named his business J.A. Hyman Ltd., locals referred to him as “the man from the Titanic.” Soon enough, customers began calling the North Manchester shop “Titanics.” Hyman died in 1956, 13 years before Richard was born. The family tells Richard that his great-grandfather never spoke about his escape once he was back in England. “We still have customers who come in and tell me now they used to get the salmon fligel (fin), or ‘Jewish lollipop’ as they called it, from my great-grandfather when they were little — a tradition that still continues today,” Richard said. In addition to their North Manchester store, less than half a mile from the original shop, the Hyman family also has two others south of Manchester. Their website, with the slogan, “You Shop, We Schlep!” accounts for 15-20 percent of their retail business. They ship all over the United Kingdom and deliver from the far north of Scotland to the southern tip of England. “The same items are popular

now as they were then,” Richard said. “We make our own smoked salmon according to the original recipe, along with pickles, salt beef, etc. I have also just started making my great-grandfather’s hot dogs, salami and pastrami again; he had written down his recipes, and it has taken me years to decipher his handwriting and measurements, but they are still great now.” Richard started working at Titanics as a “Sunday boy” after his bar mitzvah. His parents didn’t pressure him to enter the family business. “I went to university to keep my options open; however my grandparents wanted me to carry on the business,” he said. “It is a very hard business to be in, and you have to love it and live it for it to succeed.”

Richard took over the business from his father, Stanley. These days, Stanley acts as an advisor. Titanics, under full-time supervision of the Manchester Kashruth Authority, offers its customers traditional to modern selections, cooked and raw. “We are one of the few proper kosher butchers in Manchester now,” he said. “There used to be 50-plus.” As far as Richard and Joanna’s children — Callum (9), Leo (5), and Jessica (3) — are concerned, Richard doesn’t pressure them to join the family business. But he’s trying to give them the same love of food that he has. “If they do decide that it is what they want to do for a career, they have that knowledge,” he said.

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he good news is that deaths from mouth and throat cancer have declined since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, this benefit has largely been limited to non-smokers and those with access to timely health care. In the interest of more widespread cancer prevention, readers of this column are advised to give up the smoking habit if they are currently smokers. Beyond that, everyone should know that a simple visual check of the mouth during a regular dental exam can prove very useful in detecting oral cancers when they are most treatable. Mouth and throat cancers cause symptoms such as persistent sore throat or ear pain, trouble swallowing, and/or a lump in the throat that lasts longer than a couple of weeks. When was the last time you had your teeth examined by your dentist? If you need answers to your questions about dental health concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us. At PARADISE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, we feel that dental visits should be positive experiences. Keeping teeth and gums healthy will contribute to overall health and enjoyment of life. We’re located at 990 Paradise Road, Swampscott, where teaching you how to preserve your natural teeth for a lifetime is our primary goal. Please call 781-598-3700 to schedule an appointment. P.S. Aside from smoking, alcohol abuse and the human papillomavirus (HPV) have been linked to mouth and throat cancers.

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Artsbridge Gala at JFK Memorial Library BOSTON — Artsbridge Inc. is a Swampscott-based organization that runs a summer program using art and civic dialogue to train Palestinian and Israeli teens engaged in the quest for peace in the Middle East. Israeli Arab singer, actor and peace advocate Mira Awad is the featured musical guest at “An Evening with Artsbridge — Celebrating the Change Makers” gala fundraiser on April 29 at the JFK Memorial Library in Dorchester.

Identifying herself as Palestinian by nationality and Israeli by citizenship, Awad has dedicated much of her career to raising a call for peace between Israelis and Arabs. Two Massachusetts community leaders will be honored at the gala: Carl F. Barron and Tarek El Heneidy. The keynote speaker is author, educator and journalist Sandy Tolan. The gala’s honorary co-chairs are former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis

and his wife Kitty Dukakis, and civic leaders David and Sandy Bakalar. David Bakalar is also a renowned sculptor. In addition to the performance by Mira Awad, two youth groups will perform: The Belmont Hill School B-flats, and a BSO Project STEP children’s String Quartet. The Zamir Chamber Chorus will close the program. For tickets, email gala@artsbridgeinstitute.org or call 781592-7431.

Your Genes, Your Health MIDDLETON — General Hospital, Dr. Aubrey Milunsky, in 1981 he was a professor of human appointed Professor genetics, pediatof Pediatrics and rics, pathology and OB/GYN at Boston obstetrics and gyneUniversity School of cology, and direcMedicine. He became tor of the Center for founding director of Human Genetics, at its Center for Human Genetics in 1991. Boston University He is the author School of Medicine, Dr. Aubrey Milunsky and/or editor of 24 will speak at Flint Library in Middleton on April books. His newest, published in October 2011, is entitled “Your 11 at 7 p.m. After 13 years as a medical Genes, Your Health: A Critical geneticist at the Harvard Medical Family Guide That Could Save School and the Massachusetts Your Life.”

Chabad Fundraiser PEABODY — Chabad of Peabody is nearly 10 years old, and does not have any formal membership. The organization is currently selling tickets for its fifth annual raffle. Prizes include a roundtrip ticket for two to Israel, a diamond pendant necklace valued at $1,000, a BMW bike valued at $995, two pairs of Patriots tickets and an underwater camera and stereo system. Only 300 tickets will be sold, and the raffle will be drawn on April 13. Winners need not be present at the drawing. Go to www.JewishPeabody. com/Raffle. For more information, call 978-977-9111 or email info@jewishpeabody. com.

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More than two dozen students concluded Chabad of Peabody’s Torah Café, a series of text-based classes that included selections from the Tanach, Kabbalah, Midrash and the Talmud. The next session, entitled, “Happiness Is Learned,” begins April 18. All are welcome. The classes are free; however a student textbook costs $36. Sessions include a free coffee bar and fresh pastries. For more info, email info@jewishpeabody. com or go to www.jewishpeabody.com.

Temple EmanuEl in Marblehead and Congregation Ahabat Sholom of Lynn are jointly hosting a scholar-in-residence weekend April 27-28. All events are free and open to the community. J o n a t h a n Brumber-Kraus, professor of religion at Wheaton College, will lead all events

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around the theme of “Words of Torah Around the Table: Jews, Food and the Dining Room.” Brumber-Kraus is ordained as a Reconstructionist rabbi and has a doctorate in New Testament studies from Vanderbilt University. Registration is required. Call 781-6319300.

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PEABODY — The community is invited to participate in a raffle for an iPad3, sponsored by the Men’s Club of Temple Ner Tamid. Only 200 tickets will be sold at a cost of $18 per ticket. All proceeds will support the Ner Tamid religious school and TNT. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 9. For more information, contact the temple at 978-532-1293.

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Jew Crew Takes Crown Heights Daniel Bromberg Special to the Journal

e’ve all heard stories about the shtetl: a small (Eastern) European village or community where Jews would live, work and study Torah together. Going to Crown Heights in Brooklyn is, in some ways, like stepping back in time. Everywhere you go, men are wearing kaftans and fedora hats. The people of Crown Heights whom we met on our recent Shabbaton exhibit a form of old-fashioned courtesy and hospitality. They are lawyers and doctors and scientists; they use electricity and iPhones save on holy days; and were it not for the beards, one would not be able to tell the difference between them and any randomly selected person on the East Coast. During the Jew Crew’s stay in Crown Heights, people, uncompensated, opened their homes

J-Serve 2012 The North Shore Teen Initiative invites Jewish teens in grades 8-12 to participate in an International Day of Service for Jewish Youth on Sunday, April 22, from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Help renovate the Harrington Elementary School in Lynn. Teens from Boston’s BBYO chapter will join NSTI to help make a significant impact in one short day. Work will be followed by a celebration with music and BBQ. Register by April 20 at www.nsteeninitiative. org. Transportation to and from Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody and the JCCNS in Marblehead will be provided.

to some 40 teenagers from the North Shore. We were treated to feast after feast, and invited to home after home. The Jew Crew got to see the origins and historic places of the Chabad Hasidic movement. While in Manhattan, the Jew Crew was also taken on many adventures thanks to Rabbi Shmaya. We went to the Empire State building for a “sky ride” — a virtual tour of the borough of Manhattan, and were wowed with the best view of New York City atop the world famous observatory deck. In Times Square we visited some of the citiy’s best stores and coffee shops before going to Kosher Delight for kosher burgers and fries. I encourage anyone and everyone to join us next year for our annual Jew Crew Takes Manhattan!

April Vacation Camp for Kids MARBLEHEAD — This coming April vacation, send the kids to Adventure on the Hill’s April Vacation camp at the JCCNS. Kids can participate in classic camp activities such as swimming, art and sports, as well as the following specialties: Monday: Girls Fitness Fun or Tae Kwon Do

Tuesday: Field Trip to Chunky’s Cinema & Restaurant Wednesday: Tennis Thursday: Curious Creatures Friday: Action Art & Wide World of Sports For more information or to sign up, contact Ellen Lodgen at 781-639-2880 or director@ adventureonthehill.org.

PJ Library Story Hour BEVERLY — Join the PJ Library for a special Passover Story Hour at the JCC Preschool at Temple B’nai Abraham on Wednesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at 200 East Lothrop St., Beverly. It is free.

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Clark School Students Place in Massachusetts History Day Competition DANVERS — Clark School students Sabrina King of Salem, Maxine Sturgeon of Haverhill, Casey Bussone of Danvers, Andrew Vontzalides of North Reading and Alex Koo of Danvers had winning entries in the Massachusetts History Day District Competition held March 3 at Beverly High School.

King and Sturgeon placed second in the Junior Group Division with their website on cyberbullying and social media. Bussone, Vontzalides and Koo also placed second in the Junior Group Division with a documentary on 9/11. Honorable mention in the Junior Division Group was awarded to Jack Stys of Boxford

and Max Pugh of Marblehead for their website on Red Scare and Communism. All topics had to relate to this year’s National History Day theme, Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. The youths will compete in the Massachusetts state finals at Stoneham High School in Stoneham.

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[ Having an Impact] through volunteerism, lobbying, travel, learning and social action there seems no end to the variety of ways in which hundreds of teens from throughout the community have been making a difference this year. hosting Ne arc at purim Carnival, tutoring at the Ford school, running biNGo games, learning how to reduce our carbon footprints, and in North Carolina, building homes with habitat for humanity. senior projects are also shaking things up, so check in and see who’s doing what, when, where, why and how you can help.

Making My Break CouNT How Habitat for Humanity Changed My Whole Persepective By BeTTINa BuCCo

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or the second year in a row, teens from throughout our community joined North Shore Teen Initiative to volunteer with Wake County Habitat for Humanity during their 2012 spring break. This year, 22 teens participated in Habitat’s national alternative break program, Collegiate Challenge.

My trip to North Carolina for a second time was as great as the first time but different in lots of ways. Even though we traveled to Wake County again, this year we worked with new people, learned new skills and did new activities including going to see North Carolina’s hockey team, the Hurricanes, play one of their best games ever. We started the week working on decon [a deconstruction project], salvaging wood from a basketball court. Then we worked on the foundations of two houses including tarring, insulating and building drains. One of the things I liked most was working with the AmeriCorps people. They were the best. The people this year and last year got me thinking about whether or not I wanted to work for Peace Corps or AmeriCorps. What they do for the people in North Carolina is amazing They really make a difference.

The reason why I really like going on this trip is because, not only do I get to travel with the best people in the world from NSTI, but I get to have different

“This year we worked with new people, learned new skills and did new activities. We should ALL help repAir The WorLd!” experiences than other kids my age. And even though Habitat For Humanity isn’t really a Jewish organization, they accept everyone that comes to help and

they share our values of tikkun olam – the idea that, we should all help repair the world. The jobs that we did were hard but we got more done than anyone could’ve expected. When I was working with one of the AmeriCorps guys, he was telling me how people have to qualify to get a Habitat home. To own a Habitat home, people have to have good credit, steady income, work on their own homes and other people’s Habitat homes, and go to homeowner classes. I’ve done work like this through J-Serve for two years and will again this April. Each year and each volunteer activity I’ve done has made me feel more connected with the world and other people. I’ve kept contact with the people I worked with in North Carolina because they will always be there to help me if I want to get into working for Habitat or going into AmeriCorps. n BeTTINa, 17, is from Wenham, Mass.

habitat for humanity’s 2012 home Builder’s Blitz Consider helping the Merrimack Valley Habitat affiliate from June 4-10th, 2012 Volunteers are needed in Lawrence, MA, to help build two houses, prepare and serve meals, staff the registration table and serve as Runners/Construction Assistants as part of Habitat for Humanity’s nationwide Home Builder’s Blitz. Contact MVH directly to register or for more info at Susanh@howellcustombuild.com.

experience habitat Again This Summer Consider helping yet another Habitat affiliate during your summer break Lior Shemesh is working on organizing another Habitat experience with friends this summer, hopefully in Maine. For more info contact NSTI at info@nsteeninitiative.org.

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North Shore teens are invited to ArtsFest 2012, the premier arts experience for Jewish teens. Who: Teens, ages 13-16 by July 31, 2012 Where: Houston, TX When: August 5-10, 2012

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Why Is My Footprint So BIG reducing My Carbon Footprint: The Hub ~ discussion 3 By LIor SHeMeSH

iscussion 3 was my first time at Torah Hub for Teens and it was an experience to remember. At Temple Ahavat Achim, I had a chance to learn about EcoJudiasm and reducing my carbon footprint with my closest friends who I worked with at Habitat For Humanity during spring break. I recently became interested in recycling and reusing, and learning more about how to improve my carbon footprint was really helpful. After hearing about how the new temple in Gloucester is “green-improved,” we watched an amazing video called The Story of Stuff that showed how our country and the world uses and wastes.

Lior and friends get to know guest speaker Getzel Davis, who taught techniques for green living and reducing carbon footprints at The Hub’s third disscussion: Eco-Judaism.

It is crazy to think that each step of manufacturing takes up so much energy and creates toxic waste. After watching the insightful video about mother Earth and what we can do to protect it, we went on a scavenger hunt. We were able to talk about the improvements made in the new temple. You can tell from looking at the new building that it is green. The amount of windows that light up the building instead of lights being used at all times during the day makes a huge difference. The lights are compact fluorescent and movementactivated, so they are only on when there is movement in the room which helps save loads on energy. The building

also has a cool new insulation, a sprayon foamy, white material that keeps the heat in and the cool out in the winter, and in the summer does the opposite. Having only a small amount of time at the Torah Hub, NSTI’s Executive Director Adam Smith took four teens including me to Friendly’s to recap, discuss our opinions on the program and to mingle. SMARTY YAiSH’s Youth Director Darren Benedick came along as did the guest speaker of the program, Getzel Davis, who we were able to get to know a little better. He is a rabbinic student at Hebrew College in Newton and is really inspired to help the world become a greener place. n LIor, 17, is from Danvers, Mass.

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For more inFormation about the community events listed on this calendar, go to nsteeninitiative.org. North Shore Teen Initiative is looking for all local teen organizations to list their events online and in this space next month! Please send your event listings to info@nsteeninitiative.org.

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SeNIor ProJeCTS with NSTI Team J-Serve: Jeremy & Zach By JereMy Meyer

his unique Senior Project opportunity given to Marblehead High School seniors in good academic standing, allows students to learn and develop at various local businesses and organizations. When choosing a place to work, both Zach Kovner and I wanted to spend our time learning from people in the business world with whom we feel comfortable. Being veterans of North Shore Teen Initiative’s now annual Habitat for Humanity trip, it was a perfect fit to work alongside Executive Director, Adam Smith and Marketing and Program Coordinator, Lajla LeBlanc, creating a worthwhile and meaningful opportunity for both of us. We are always seeking ways to further our involvement with our Jewish

22nd, we are extremely excited to work at The Harrington School in Lynn. Along with the school’s administration, we have created a plan to make Harrington School a fun, educational place for students to excel. Projects ranging from painting outdoor murals to renovating the school’s blacktop area will be led by both teen leaders & volunteering adults to help make the school come alive. Both Zach and I look forward to this worthwhile internship opportunity with NSTI, and we hope to see as many of our friends as possible at J-Serve, a day geared to help brighten our community, while having fun at the same time!

April 22, 2012 Community. Interning with NSTI allows us to create and develop our communication and planning skills, as well as carry out projects that help this great organization work towards tikkun olam, or repairing the world. One of our major initiatives that we are so excited about is J-Serve 2012, a day filled with three or four awesome projects to better a school in our community. This annual event brings high school teens from different North Shore towns together for a day of funfilled labor to beautify and enhance a school in need. On Sunday, April

n JereMy, 17, is from Marblehead, Mass.

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Planting Seeds: Growing The Friendship Club B y H a L L e W aT k I N

hen I received the 2012 Derek Sheckman Award, as well as grants from the North Shore Teen Initiative and the Sheckman Foundation, I was able to launch a pilot program called the Friendship Club. My goal was and is to address childhood bullying, a cause that is very important to me. Today, bullies are being cultivated at younger and younger ages. So many children who bully are not middle schoolers but young children in elementary grades who learn too quickly and too well how to hurt others to make themselves feel important. Last summer, with the support of the Camp Menorah staff, I launched The Friendship Club. Each Friday I led a

morning program for campers, ages 4-8, where we explored the importance of positive friendship skills. Every camper received a Friendship Club toolbox to hold all their projects, representing the different skills and traits that are essential to being a good friend. Each camper in the program also received a Friendship Club t-shirt to remember our lessons. Wearing their t-shirts outside of Camp sparked dialogue with family and friends about the program and skills they were acquiring. Each conversation provided opportunities to practice to be a good friend, to respect each others’ differences, and treat others as they would want to be treated.

My Senior Project is to expand The Friendship Club. I plan to create a manual and a social media presence to guide those who will continue The Friendship Club while I am off at college, and to assist those who want to create their own community service project. I decided to do my Senior Project with North Shore Teen Initiative because I knew that Lajla and Adam would be the best support. I needed a team of creative and influential people who would expand on my ideas and bring out my project’s true potential. Lajla and Adam will know the best ways to execute my project and have the resources to help me. n HaLLe, 17, is from Marblehead, Mass.

“I plan to guide those who will continue The Friendship Club while I am off at college, and to assist those who want to create their own community service project.” exPaNd your IdeaS Too!

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PURIM CARNIVAL amazing You always see things through a different lens when “you’re sharing an old tradition with new people. ” ~ Bramm Watkin, Marblehead, Mass.

n March 4, Congregation Shirat Hayam, Temple Emanu-El & NSTI teamed up to help run games at the JCCNS’s annual Purim carnival. In the spirit of sharing traditions, this year’s 65-person teen “work force” included five guests from Northeast Arc.

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he L’shaper Teen Action Core has five visits to Ford School in Lynn under their belts and four more to come. Teens facilitate

academic enrichment activities for 1st - 5th-graders by helping with creative projects and playing board games that help with vocabulary, math and strategic skills.

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No Potatoes This Passover Quinoa Taboule

Jessica Chmara Jewish Journal Staff

ust in time for Passover, Aviva Kanoff has published a new cookbook entitled, “The No-Potato Passover.” Leave your spuds behind because, believe it or not, not one of the recipes includes the standard Passover food staple— the beloved potato! Instead, Kanoff will excite your senses with delicious recipes inspired from her travels around the world — Italy, Morocco, England, Austria, Jamaica and Israel. Although the cookbook is targeted to Passover, the recipes can be enjoyed year-round. They are The No-Potato Passover easy to follow and look tantalizing, thanks to the Aviva Kanoff vibrant photographs. Most use six ingredients Brio Books, 2012 or less, and are healthy and well-balanced. Best of all, they are all kosher for Passover. So enhance your Passover this year with the joys of cuisine from around the world. The recipes are so scrumptious you might even forget it’s Passover!

1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups Italian parsley 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 pepper, chopped 1 cucumber, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of 1-2 lemons 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 t. cumin (optional) Bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, pour in the cup of quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes on stovetop. While quinoa is simmering, chop all of the vegetables. After 20 minutes of simmering, drain the quinoa and combine it with the vegetables in a large bowl. Pour lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning over the quinoa and vegetables. Mix well.

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3 ½ t. olive oil 1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 ½ T. balsamic vinegar 1 t. honey Salt and pepper 1 (10 oz.) package baby greens ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup hearts of palm, sliced Handful of slivered almonds Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, stirring until soft. Continue cooking until the juices from the mushrooms have reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until evenly blended. Turn off heat, and let the mushrooms sit in the pan until they’re just warm, but no longer hot – otherwise the greens will wilt too much. Put the baby greens into a serving bowl, and pour the warm mushrooms mixture over them. Toss to blend and serve immediately.

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3 lbs. chicken thighs 6 jalapeño peppers, diced 2 T. thyme 2 T. ground cinnamon 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 medium onions, finely chopped 2 T. sugar 2 T. salt 2 t. black pepper ½ cup olive oil ½ cup imitation soy sauce Juice of one lime 1 cup orange juice 1 cup white vinegar Blend all ingredients and marinate chicken in sauce overnight. Bake chicken in oven, covered, for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove chicken from the oven and finish cooking it on a barbeque or in the broiler, allowing the chicken to get crisp and brown. Keep the chicken moist by basting occasionally.

Goat Cheese Salad 8 cups mixed baby greens ¼ cup pomegranate seeds 4 T. crumbled goat cheese (or feta) Dressing: 2 T. balsamic vinegar 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 3 T. maple syrup Toss greens, pomegranate seeds and goat cheese in a large bowl. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil and maple syrup in a small bowl and drizzle over tossed salad. Serve immediately.

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2 lbs. ground beef 3 eggs 1 T. ketchup 3 T. matzah meal or ground walnuts Salt and pepper Pinch of garlic powder 1 t. parsley 4 cups tomato sauce 1 large spaghetti squash, cut in half Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix ground beef, eggs, ketchup, matzah meal, salt and pepper, garlic powder and parsley. Bring tomato sauce to a boil in a large pot. Form meatballs and add to sauce. Cook on medium flame, uncovered for 30 minutes. While the meatballs are cooking, put spaghetti squash in the oven for one hour or until soft. Remove the squash from the oven and shred the meaty part into a bowl. Serve meatballs with the spaghetti squash.

Blueberry Crumble Filling 4 cups fresh blueberries ½ cup white sugar Juice of 1 lemon Crust and Crumb Topping ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 t. baking powder 2 cups ground almonds 2 cups matzah cake meal ¼ t. salt Zest of 1 lemon ½ stick unsalted butter or margarine, cold and cut into cubes 1 egg ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the blueberry filling ingredients. Stir until mixed well and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, ground almonds, cake meal, salt and lemon zest until well combined. Add the butter and the egg and use a pastry cutter to blend the ingredients until well combined and you still have pea-sized chunks of butter. Add the slivered almonds and mix them in. Place half of the crust mixture into the baking dish and press it firmly into the bottom. Spoon the blueberry mixture into the crust, being careful not to add too much of the liquid. Crumble the rest of the crust mixture over the blueberries so that it is evenly distributed. Bake for 50 minutes until the crumb topping is golden brown. Let cool for at least an hour before cutting. Cut into 24 squares. This dish is best served just slightly above room temperature. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator.

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in the Indian language Marathi; the Istanbul, Turkey, edition is bilingual, written in Ladino and Hebrew; a Tel Aviv haggadah in Hebrew was produced in prestate Palestine. Also depicted is an unusual item: a parody of the haggadah. Published in Odessa, Russia, in 1885, this text used the Four Questions to highlight the poor pay and treatment of East European elementary school teachers, comparing their plight to that of Israelite slaves in Egypt. Yerushalmi notes that only 25 haggadahs were published during the sixteenth century, but the production increased to 234 in the eighteenth century, and more than 1,200 during the nineteenth. Early haggadahs featured hand-drawn illustrations and, in more recent times, pictures were inserted to stimulate the “curiosity of the children… [and served] as a lively medium of visual instruction, much like today’s picture books,” Yerushalmi writes. The Sarajevo haggadah is a beautifully illustrated text originating in Barcelona in the 14th century, smuggled out of Spain during the Inquisition, transported to Italy and eventually ending up in the former Yugoslavia. The remarkable story of its survival has been told in the novel “People of the Book,” by Geraldine Brooks, and in a network television documentary. The “Birds’ Head Haggadah,” the oldest surviving Ashkenazi illuminated manuscript, was produced in Germany during the 14th century. This strikingly beautiful volume derives its name from the birdlike human figures depicted in the margins. In lieu of drawing a human figure, the volume depicts distorted heads of birds, often wearing a headpiece and other garments. “The Sarajevo Haggadah” is permanently displayed in the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the “Birds’ Head Haggadah” is found in the Israel Museum. Unlike the ever present and dependable Maxwell House haggadah found at many seders, these precious volumes are securely spared from matzah crumbs, spilled wine and drippings of horseradish.

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passover greetings decent burglar can do it in a few minutes. Why not challenge the Prophet?’ My old man hated it.” An old gentleman at the end of the bar looked up with a pained expression. “I guess so,” remarked Rachael. “Sure I know the Elijah story — our rabbi calls it a Midrash — a rabbinic parable — which elevates it a level or two above a legend. It’s one of those unifying articles of faith that every Jew — even the lost ones — enjoy believing. A sweet story, you know. In fact, my rabbi believes that besides visiting many millions of seders on the first night of Pesach, he’s there — on Passover night that is — wherever two or more Jews are together.” She had been a little loud. She noticed the gentleman at the end of the bar had looked up from his drink, a dark purple wine in an ornate silver wine glass. Wonder what they called that? Wonder if you got to keep the glass? What a weird bar this was. The wine drinker with the fancy cup looked toward her and her new companion and smiled good naturedly. Nathan, his arms folded loosely across his chest, had fixed his eyes on her as she talked. She’s got some spirit, he reflected. How his father’s eyes would gleam with matching passion to hear her declarations of faith.

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Linking his arm in hers, he set out on the longest journey any man can undertake. A journey home. Rachael brushed her hair back from her face. “Sorry, I got a little carried away — didn’t mean to preach to you. Let’s talk about something else.” “Hey, I understand the first night of Pesach is magic, my old man used to say. Makes you remember who you are. Every Jew, he used to say, had a progenitor — in his direct line who walked dry shod on the bed of the Red Sea. If he had perished under Egyptian whips or drowned beneath the waves — I, for example, wouldn’t be sitting at this glitzy bar in 21st century America talking to a young Jewish lady who believes in a resuscitated prophet who makes a million house calls in one spring night.” “You know what?” she said suddenly. “I’d love to go to a seder tonight. And there’s no lambshank, haroseth, parsley or bitter herb at your place or mine, but there is at your father’s place. Why don’t we surprise him? We’ll be just in time to greet Elijah.” Nathan blinked. And nodded. With her, he had a chance. So, linking his arm in hers, he set out on the longest journey any man can undertake. A journey home. And at the end of the bar, the dignified but poorly dressed patron held up his wine goblet. “There are no coincidences,” he whispered to the goblet. He glanced hurriedly at his watch and left. He had many calls to make.

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The Congregation Rabbi, Cantor, Staff, Officers and Families of Congregation Ahabat Sholom wish you A Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Joyous Passover

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Rabbi Stuart Rosenblatt, a suburban Washington spiritual leader, jokes that “The second night of Passover was invented because God knew there would be in-laws.” In ancient times, before the days of a set calendar, a second seder was added to the celebration of Passover to ensure that Jews living outside of Jerusalem would get the notice in time that the holiday had begun. In the modern world there is hardly any doubt over what day of the week that Passover falls or when to begin celebrating holidays. But Mark Leuchter, professor of Jewish studies at Temple University, said today there are more symbolic reasons for maintaining the tradition of preparing a seder on the second night of Passover. “The second seder gives us an opportunity to affirm our identity as Jews in the Diaspora,” Leuchter said. “It’s an affirmation of our ability to thrive outside Israel.” While that may be so, is it still necessary to conduct a repeat performance of the first night? Rosenblatt said that spending the second seder with different people either at home or by attending a community seder at a synagogue is one way to ensure that the evening is different from the previous one. He also suggests using a different haggadah for the second seder to help bring out different aspects of the Passover story. Jamie Jakobowitz appreciates the opportunity to have two seders in order to spend quality time with both her family and her husband’s. The suburban Philadelphia social worker doesn’t mind reciting the entire hagaddah again on the second night. Jakobowitz does admit, however, that it can be “trying” to have her two small children sit through several hours of plagues and prayers two nights in a row. To help families combat seder fatigue, infuse some creativity into the Passover seder by adding new melodies, customs, questions and interactive plague kits. Perform skits and act out scenes from the haggadah. For Rabbi Michelle Greenberg, the second night of Passover has become a more intimate affair than the first evening. While she will attend the first seder with lots of friends and family, the second night is usually saved for her father and stepmother. Together they recite all of the traditional Passover blessings before beginning a discussion on a theme such as personal freedom or gratitude. “We talk about our lives, but in the context of a seder,” says the Jewish educator from northern California. And over the years, the discussions have helped bring the family closer, she says, while at the same time fulfilling the religious obligation to retell the Passover story. “We use the haggadah and also our own lives,” Greenberg said. “Passover is all about the story, and also about writing one’s self into the story.”

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Free Passover Song Sampler

raig Taubman has produced a sampler of Passover-themed music which can be downloaded as free MP3 files on Amazon.com. The compilation, entitled “Passover Songs for Red Sea Pedestrians,” is the third sampler release of holidaythemed music released by Craig N Co. The CD contains 16 eclectic selections from some of the leading voices in

Jewish music, including Rick Recht, Moshav, Julie Silver, Basya Schechter and album producer Craig Taubman. For more information, visit www.craignco.com or amazon. com.

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Matzah for the Military

Cohen Hillel Academy undertook a Matzah for the Military campaign to send Passover food to Jewish soldiers and personnel in Afghanistan. Upper school students collected food, solicited donations at the recent Passover Expo at Temple Sinai, and packed and labeled boxes of matzah, macaroons, gefilte fish, horseradish roots, candy and cakes. Pictured above, l-r, are Halle Johnson, Hannah Zimmerman, Eli Biletch, Alan Solomin and Ben Birnbach.

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Wolloch Haggadah, a Modern Day Exodus BOSTON — The Wolloch Haggadah, part of the RubinFrankel Gallery’s permanent collection, will be on display through June 29 at the Florence and Chafetz Hillel House at 213 Bay State Rd. in Boston. The unique haggadah contains 36 hand-printed original lithographs. These images, taken out of the traditional book format, link the ancient redemption from Egypt to the Holocaust, and honor memories of those who perished during World War II.

Best Wishes for a Very Happy & Healthy

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This image is part of the Wolloch Haggadah print collection.

Passover!

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Happy Passover

Our students participate in a Matzah for the Military Campaign to send Passover food to Jewish soldiers and personnel in Afghanistan.

Happy Pesach

Wishing all our families and community friends a meaningful Passover

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JF&CS Family Table: Helping needy families celebrate Passover

Every month, more than 300 families in Greater Boston and on the North Shore rely on JF&CS Family Table to provide them with kosher food and personal items. As you prepare for your Passover celebration with your family, please consider a donation to JF&CS Family Table North Shore - a wonderful way to observe and celebrate Passover and the beloved tradition of tzedakah.

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Provides fresh produce for nine families for one month. Provides two families with challah and Shabbat candles for one year. Provides a complete set of groceries for two families. Provides holiday foods for three families. Provides 70 families with kosher chickens for their seder. Provides groceries and holiday foods for one family for an entire year. Make a distinguished gift in honor of Family Table’s 18th year.

You can make a gift to Family Table by mailing your check to JF&CS Family Table North Shore, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451, making your donation online at jfcsboston.org, or by calling 781-647-JFCS (5327). Your entire donation is tax deductible. Thank you for your support!

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New Passover Board Game Families that enjoy the mystery game “Clue” will love “Chametz: The Search is On!” In this Jewish-themed board game, players search the house for a lost piece of chametz, the character who dropped it, and in which room — while answering Passover and Torah questions.

Was it Colonel Moti with the pizza in the kitchen? Or Professor Slivovitz with the cookie in the office? The game will provide hours of fun for just $24.95.

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The City of Lynn is proud to wish the Jewish Community of the North Shore

A Happy Passover!! ~ Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy

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Best Wishes for a Peaceful & Happy Passover Rabbi Deborah Zuker Cantor Steve Abramowitz President Scott Feinstein Synagogue Administrator Beth K. Hoffman Lead Teacher Talya Paul Youth Director Sue Callum Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Abraham Morhaim Cantor Sam Pessaroff z’l

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Sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things” Cleaning and cooking and so many dishes Out with the hametz, no pasta, no knishes Fish that’s gefillted, horseradish that stings These are a few of our Passover things. Sung to the tune of “Maria” Elijah! I just saw the prophet Elijah. And suddenly that name Will never sound the same to me. Elijah! Dr. Erica Brown is the author of the forthcoming book is “Happy Endings: The Fine Art of Dying Well” (Simon and Schuster).

Happy Passover From All of Us

Dr. Erica Brown

hree times in the book of Exodus and once in De u t e ro n o m y, we are commanded to tell the master narrative of our people to our children. Storytellers need to know their stories to tell them well. They need a terrific script and a pinch of creativity. Most of all, they need to feel inspired. It is impossible to tell a great story if it fails to move the storyteller first. One size fits all rarely fits anyone properly. Not only do we have to know the story well to tell it; we also need to know our audience well to make sure they hear it. The best stories are fun to tell and fun to hear. They incorporate all our senses. They offer a range of emotional responses and have staying power. The Exodus story can be all of that. But most often, it is none of that. It is told in a tepid and incoherent way, read from a poor English translation without color or charm. Brush Up on the Details. No actor reads his lines the night of the musical. Take out a haggadah a few weeks before Passover and read it through. You might want to assign parts to your guests and ask them to do something creative with it. Use Props. Great storytellers use props because objects themselves are powerful storytellers. Find objects in your home that tell your family’s Jewish story, and put them on the table. Or have every guest bring an object that tells his or her family story. Decorate the Room. You do it for birthday parties. Why not for Passover? Why should anyone sit in a dining room in suburbia when they could be in downtown ancient Cairo? Try costumes. We even had our kids write and read ancient weather reports. Chances are it’s hot and sunny. Sing the Story. Use show tunes, or ask the kids to prepare a rap song. Just go online and you’ll find loads of lyrics. Here are a few of my favorites:

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Passover Seder

Thur, April 5

Sat, April 7

Alan Alda

8 p.m. Manhattan in Marblehead simulcasts the actor live from NY. $10/members; $12/community. JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead. www.jccns.org or 781631-8330.

8 p.m. Fully-catered community seder. $30/person Cong. Ahabat Sholom, 151 Ocean St., Lynn. 781593-9255 or email ahabatsholom@ gmail.org.

Teen Tech Week

6 p.m. Reservations required. $36/adults; $25/children. Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield. Email mcbubbe@webtv. net.

Interactive Seder

7:30 p.m. $50/adult; $20/child. Chabad Community Shul, 44 Burrill St., Swampscott. 781-581-3833.

Passover First Night Seder

6:30 p.m. Reservations required. $55/ members; $65/non-members; $30/ children. The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd., Boston. 617-523-0453 or office@bostonsynagogue.org.

22nd annual weekend celebration includes a craft fair, duck races, etc. 36 Main St., Ogunquit, ME. www. Ogunquit.org.

3 p.m. Featuring the John Funkhouser Trio. Chianti’s Jazz Lounge, 285 Cabot St., Beverly. $5. www.livejazzsessions.org or email Balex@comcast.net.

Essex Heritage Meeting

Sat, April 14

Mon, April 16

Arts Auction

Sunny Spain

New Boston Duo

Tues, April 17

Wed, April 11

Community Seder

Community Passover Seder

7:30 p.m. Virtuoso violinist Yevgeny Kutik joins Martin Bookspan for a conversation and performance. Temple Israel, Boston. www.newcenterboston.org.

Patriots Day Celebration

Classically Jewish

Passover Seder

Meet the Author

Fri, April 6

Marblehead. 781-631-1481.

8 a.m. Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., N. Andover. www. Essexheritage.org/annualmeeting or 978-740-0444.

10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the JCC Preschool in Beverly. Hamilton Wenham Library, 14 Union St., S. Hamilton. Email abattinelli@jccns. com or 781-631-8330. 7 p.m. Meet Adam Pachter, author of “Final Fenway Fiction: More Short Stories from Red Sox Nation.” Harvard Coop, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 617-499-2000.

Plaza, Stoneham. www.skincheck. org.

11 a.m. Youths in grades 5-12 can play old-school video games. Free. Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. 781-595-8867. 6:30 p.m. Full course, traditional seder dinner; chicken or vegetarian. Reservations required. $30/ adults; $10/children. Agudas Achim-Ezrath Israel, 245 Bryant St., Malden. Contact Barbara at 781-3240108 or 781-322-7205.

Puppet Show

Tues, April 10

6 p.m. Delicious and child-friendly seder. Temple Emmanuel, 60 Tudor St., Chelsea. 617-889-1736.

Don White

7:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter performs. $17/advance, $20/at the door. Salem Theatre Company, 90 Lafayette St., Salem. www. Salemtheatre.com or 978-790-8546.

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky

7 p.m. Talk on genetics. Flint Library, 1 South Main St., Middleton. www. Flintlibrary.org or 978-774-8132.

PJ Library

11 a.m. Passover story hour. JCC Preschool at Temple B’nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop St., Beverly. Email swyner@rilcf.org.

Thur, April 12 ‘Prescription for Murder’

5 p.m. The Marblehead Festival of the Arts hosts a silent and live auction. $25/advance; $30/ at the door. Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., Marblehead. www. Marbleheadfestival.org.

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8 p.m. Debbie Coltin provides eyewitness testimony of Holocaust survivor Hela Goldstein. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. 978532-1293.

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A Flexible Alliance from page 9

the room they need to craft a compromise that might even encompass a containment policy the president told AIPAC he won’t consider. They have also done their best to undermine Israel’s own diplomatic efforts to gain allies in central Asia in order to threaten the Iranians. The administration’s leak of an agreement by Azerbaijan to allow Israel access to air bases on Iran’s northern border was an obvious effort to maintain the Jewish state’s isolation and keep it solely dependent on the U.S. Elsewhere, even as the Palestinian track was put on the shelf, there were indications of the way that Obama has undermined Israel’s position on Jerusalem’s status. The statement by State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland last week — that seemed to indicate Obama believed the Palestinians had a veto over whether Israel could even call the western part of Jerusalem

its capital — was a reminder that Obama had staked out a position on the city that treated Jewish life there as almost indistinguishable from the most remote West Bank settlement. In evaluating the president, it should be understood that the Republicans are not a lock to be an improvement. It should be remembered that during George W. Bush’s second term, he did much to set up the current impasse with the Palestinians and vetoed an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran. But anyone who assumes that the current era of good feelings between Obama and Israel will continue beyond November — once he need not fear the rejection of Jewish voters and donors — is in for a sharp shock. Jonathan S. Tobin is senior online editor of Commentary magazine and chief political blogger at www.commentarymagazine.com.

Egypt, Iran and the Passover Miracle from page 9

The miracle of the Burning Bush was the graphic representation of the miracle of Jewish survival. When Arnold Toynbee completed “The Study of History,” his classic 10-volume analysis of the rise and fall of human civilizations, he was troubled by one seeming refutation of his universal rules governing the inexorable decline of every people on earth. Only the Jews survived in defiance of Toynbee’s carefully-reasoned analysis. So Toynbee proclaimed the Jews nothing more than “a vestigial remnant,” a people destined to shortly expire. But somehow, in spite of all those brutal attempts at our destruction, Jews have demonstrated the ongoing miracle of the Burning Bush. Jewish history defies explanation. It is told that when King Louis XIV asked his resident philosopher, Pascal, whether he believed in miracles, Pascal replied that he did. Surprised, the King then asked, “Give me an illustration of a miracle that justifies your belief.” “The Jews, your Majesty. The survival of the Jews — that is certainly a miracle.” The reason for this miracle is the Divine promise made long ago to our patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. This promise that assured our ancestors that their descendants would never perish; that their role in history to be “a light unto the nations” would remain in effect until the fulfillment of the messianic dream. And that explains why God chose the particular moment for Moses to begin the miracle of the national redemption from Egypt. When Pharaoh’s plans turned from oppression to extermination and the potential for the demise of the children of Israel, God’s deliverance was undeniable and inevitable. As we prepare to celebrate Passover, and as we again face a Pharaoh-like figure who seeks our destruction, we need to remember two crucial things: On the one hand, all those who

seek to destroy us invite the same Divine wrath as wrought on the Egyptians who perished in the Red Sea. But on the other hand, we need to assure God that we deserve His intervention. In no way do I mean to minimize the danger of the current situation. Whenever we find ourselves threatened, our response must always be guided by the traditional threefold approach of repentance, prayer and giving of charity. The Hamans of history may by doomed to Divine destruction, but we must still do all in our power to mitigate the results of their evil by strengthening our commitment to God and to Torah. We can be confident that God will not abandon us; He guarantees our collective survival. But individually, the existential threat is very real. There is genuine cause for fear, an alarming fear that should wake us up and stir sincere teshuva. This Passover, when our joy is tempered by the ominous warnings from Israel’s neighbors, let us gain hope (not apathy) from the words of a famous author who, although not Jewish, understood well the message of the Burning Bush. Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy, a Christian best known for penning “War and Peace,” wrote in 1908: A Jew is the emblem of eternity. He who neither slaughter nor torture of thousands of years could destroy. He who neither fire, nor sword, nor Inquisition was able to wipe off the face of the earth. He who was the first to produce the oracles of God. He who has been for so long the Guardian of prophecy and has transmitted to the rest of the world. Such a nation cannot be destroyed. The Jew is as everlasting as eternity itself. Rabbi Benjamin Blech is the author of 12 books and is a professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University. This article is reprinted courtesy of Aish Hatorah Resources.

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Хавура собирает друзей В прошлом году Русская Хроника познакомила своих читателей с уникальной летней программой, которая была создана специально для старшеклассников из русскоязычных семей Северной Америки. Учащимся 9-12 классов предлагалось провести три недели на территории лагеря Tel Yehudah на живописном берегу реки Delaware в городке Berryville в штате Нью-Йорк. Статья привлекла внимание родителей, и несколько семей из Северного Берега отправили своих детей в этот лагерь. В результате ребята не просто хорошо провели время, насладились красотами природы, получили радость от походов, культурной программы, кружков и занятий, но и вернулись домой обогащенные незабываемым опытом общения с близкими по духу людьми, научились ценить и гордиться своим русско-еврейским наследием, историей и культурой. Но самое главное, на что и рассчитана эта программа, основным спонсором которой является организация Genesis, — ребята сдружились со своими сверстниками с таким же жизненным опытом и похожими семейными историями, и чьи родители говорят по-английски с акцентом. Эта дружба, как надеются организаторы, продлится долгие годы. Ведь не даром эту программу назвали “Хавура,” что в переводе с иврита означает “Компания,” а в этом случае, еще и компания единомышленников, которые говорят или понимают по-русски, умеют смеяться русским шуткам и анекдотам. В этом году летний лагерь Хавура будет проходить с 25 июля по 15 августа. Русская Хроника попросила поделиться своими впечатлениями о лагере ребят, которые побывали там в прошлом году, и их родителей. Джефри Шерман: Этот лагерь мне понравился тем, как хорошо там был продуман наш досуг. Мы постоянно были заняты в разных кружках и занятиях, и при этом происходило непрерывное общение, общение по-русски. Со многими ребятами мы продолжаем дружить до сих пор. Я уверен, что ни в одном другом лагере я бы не провел время с такой большой пользой. Я там не просто отдыхал, но еще и многому научился, многое переосмыслил, многое понял о себе, своем наследии. Благодаря поездке в Вашингтон, во время которой у нас была возможность встретиться с сенаторами и представителями Конгресса, я понял, что мы, молодежь, можем влиять на большую политику. Так, мы изложили свои идеи по поводу ситуации с правами человека, которые были выслушаны с интересом и вниманием. Единственно о чем я сожалею, что не знал о существовании этого лагеря и программы раньше. Я заканчиваю школу в этом году и уже не могу вернуться туда как участник программы, но я очень надеюсь, что меня возьмут вожатым. Лилия Шерман — мама Джефри: Как и у любого родителя, у нас были сомнения — отпускать Джефри или нет, но после первого же письма, которое мы получили, все наши сомнения и страхи развеялись. Из его писем мы поняли, что в лагере царила семейная атмосфера, все было продумано и организовано до мельчайших деталей. Я очень довольна, что мой сын находился среди русскоеврейских сверстников. Берта Рахунов: Мне очень понравилось в лагере. Каждый день нас ждали разные занятия, мы все время были заняты, причем кружки и мероприятия были построены так, чтобы мы как можно быстрее узнали друг друга. И самое примечательное — оказалось, что у нас действительно много общего. Будь то дети из Калифорнии, Бостона или Чикаго, через несколько минут общения мы начинали понимать друг друга буквально с полуслова. Трудно передать словами это удивительное ощущение, что наконецто ты находишься в компании таких же, как ты. Этот лагерь не просто подружил нас — он сроднил

Этих девушек сдружила “Хавура”

нас и в какой-то мере стал для нас настоящим домом на три недели. Причем наши вожатые понимали нас, помогали освоиться и создали незабываемую семейную атмосферу. В этом году я планирую вернуться в лагерь и рекомендую это всем своим друзьям. Анна Рахунов — мама Берты: Мне понравилась организационная сторона лагеря, эффективность, с которой решались и разрешались мои вопросы и проблемы. Елена Погорельская (директор программы) всегда четко и быстро отвечала на мои звонки, объясняла ньюансы заполнения анкет. Красивая природа, кошерная еда, уютные домики, душевые с горячей водой, медицинское обслуживание, стирка и полный контакт с родителями, если на это возникает необходимость, — все продумано и организовано на самом высоком уровне. Я очень довольна этой программой. А вот выдержка из сообщения, адресованного Елене Погорельской от Тани Вулих, мамы Беки Вулих: “Мне хотелось бы сказать Вам огромное спасибо за Беки. Ей очень понравился лагерь, дети, сама обстановка. Она без устали рассказывает всякие истории о том, как Вы занимались с детьми, учили их и т.д. Не успел самолет приземлиться и высадить детей, как они тут же начали говорить о том, что поедут на следующий год, что они уже скучают по лагерю и друг другу. Это говорит о многом — значит детям было тепло и уютно с Вами. Спасибо Вам за все, что Вы сделали для них.” В заключение мы попросили Елену Погорельскую, директора программы Хавура, вкрадце рассказать о том, что ждет ребят в этом году. “В этом году мы сможем предложить скидку не только для новых участников программы, но и дать стипендию в 300 долларов возвращающимся ребятам, которые могут подтвердить, что они были волонтерами (20 часов минимум) в своих еврейских общинах. Мы расширили программу и географию поездок. Так, в этом году студенты 11-12 классов побывают в Вашингтоне и встретятся с политиками разных уровней, а также посетят ООН в НьюЙорке. Хочу с гордостью добавить, что в этом году наши первые участники программы повзрослели настолько, что возвращаются уже как вожатые, эта преемственность очень важна для нас. Также, судя по письмам и звонкам, дети, побывавшие в нашем лагере, становятся более активными участниками еврейской общинной жизни, с большим интересом и пониманием относятся к своему русско-еврейскому наследию,” сказала Елена в телефонном интервью. Для записи и за дополнительной информацией обращайтесь к Елене Погорельской по тел. 212-3037462.

“Арлекин” в Марблхеде

Литературная встреча

Напоминаем, что в эти выходные, 7 и 8 апреля известный Бостонский театр “Арлекин” привозит в Марблхед один из своих лучших спектаклей “Гость” — сценическую композицию по произведениям А.С. Пушкина “Сцена из Фауста” и “Каменный гость”. Театр “Арлекин” был основан Игорем Голяком в 2009 году. За неполные три года существования театр стал победителем Массачусетского, регионального и международных театральных фестивалей. Спешите заказать билеты: по последним данным осталось ограниченное количество мест. Спектакль будет играться в помещении Marblehead Little Theatre (12 School St., Marblehead). Более подробная информация и заказ билетов на сайте www.arlekinplayers.com.

В субботу, 14 апреля, в 12 часов дня, в библиотеке г. Свампскотта состоится литературная встреча и презентация новых книг поэзии и прозы Виталия Бернштейна. Виталий Бернтштейн родился в Оренбурге, окончил медицинский институт и заочно университет по специальности журналистика. Доктор медицинских наук, профессор, заведовал кафедрой физиологии. Эмигрировал в США в 1979 году. Автор пяти книг поэзии и прозы, печатается в русскоязычных литературных журналах США и России. Член Союза журналистов СССР и член Союза писателей Москвы. Вход свободный, приглашаются все желающие.

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Во вторник, 10 апреля, в Бостоне в синагоге Temple Israel (447 Longwood Ave.) состоится интересный музыкальный вечер, посвященный еверйским мелодиям в произведениях классических композиторов, Classically Jewish. В программе — скрипач-виртуоз Евгений Кутик и известный радиокоментатор, знаток классической музыки Мартин Брукспан. Евгений Кутик родился в Минске в семье музыкантов и с детства был погружен в музыкальную атмосферу дома. Когда Жене было пять лет, его семья иммигрировала в США и поселилась в небольшом городке Питсфилд в Беркширах. Вскоре после приезда в Америку Женя начал играть на скрипке сначала с мамой, Аллой Зерницкой, а затем с покойной Зинаидой Гилельс. Евгений с отличием закончил Бостонский Университет и Консерваторию Новой Англии. В 2003 году он дебютировал с Бостонским оркестром Boston Pops, блестяще сыграв скрипичный концерт Сибелиуса, получив восторженные отклики критиков. Его карьера солиста развивалась стремительно. Кутик выступал в Нью-Йорке, Вашингтоне, Далласе, Японии и в Европе. Нью-Йорк Таймс писала, что его игра очаровывает “старинным рапсодийным стилем, усиленным ярким и нежным звуком.” На концерте прозвучит музыка Ахрона, Блоха, Гершвина, Равеля, Шостаковича и других композиторов. Мартин Брукспан и Евгений Кутик будут комментировать произведения. У рояля Тимоти Бозарт. Билеты $18 - $45. Доп. инфо и заказ билетов: newcenterboston.org.

English Summary In today’s issue of the Russian Chronicle we wish our readers a happy and healthy Passover. We also feature a summer camp program, Havurah, for teenagers from Russianspeaking families. We invite our readers to attend a concert, Classically Jewish, featuring violinist Yevgeny Kutik.

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B’not Mitzvah Sisters Celebrate

Wedding Gilbert — Rudolph William and Sari Rudolph of Salem were married December 31 at the Kernwood Country Club in Salem. The bride is the daughter of Valerie and Alan Gilbert of Marblehead. The groom is the son of Susan and James Rudolph of Marblehead. The couple’s grandparents are the late Blanche and Gregory Gilbert, Sidney and the late Belle Gerber, Lita and Gerald Gouchberg, and the late Joyce and Robert Rudolph. The bride graduated from Marblehead High School, received a B.S. in psychology from Colby College and an M.S. in mental health counseling from Boston College. She is employed by the Salem public schools. The groom graduated from the Pingree School, received a B.S. from Babson College and a J.D. degree from Suffolk Law School. He is employed by Harbor Management. The couple honeymooned in South Africa.

Geller to Film Festival The Boston Jewish Film Festival named Amy Geller as its new artistic director. Geller’s background includes producing a variety of feature, documentary and short films, curating film festivals and serving as associate director of The Boston Jewish Film Festival. Geller, 38, is a native of Hampton, N.H.

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SWAMPSCOTT — With a combined 750 years of age and a total of 61 group lessons, 12 adult women celebrated their b’not mitzvah together on March 31 at Congregation Shirat Hayam. The women came to this journey from varying backgrounds. Some had Friday night bat mitzvahs without being called to the Torah in the days when that was most common. Others did not read Hebrew, were not Jewish at the time, did not attend religious school or simply did not have a bat mitzvah because “only the boys did that” in the times and places where they came of age. They likened Cantor Emil Berkovits, their teacher, to Moses as he led them on a journey that may have “seemed like 40 years,” said Michele Tamaren, who gave the D’var Torah on behalf of the group. The women began their studies in November of 2010, and bonded as they learned, studied, laughed, cried and struggled. “We are 12 women and became 12 friends, b’not mitzvah sisters, one tribe,” Tamaren said. The group chanted the Haftorah in unison, but each had her own aliyah, with their families, and read from the Torah. They honored the Jewish Family and Children’s Service “Family Table” for their mitzvah project by raising funds and collecting and donating kosher food, paper

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The b’not mitzvah sisters, back row, l-r: Sandy Hirshberg, Nancy Klayman, Bette Shoreman, Dara Fruchter, Cantor Emil Berkovits, Michele Tamaren and Diane Levin. Front row, l-r: Ellen Alexander, Natalie White, Gloria Sax, Elaine Merken, Devorah Feinbloom and Mimi Nelson Oliver.

goods and hygiene products. With so many friends and relatives, the sanctuary overflowed into the social hall. Elaine Merken, who described herself as the oldest member of the group and who is a long-time volunteer at the Jewish Journal, said her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sisters and cousins came from all over to celebrate with her. Her son and daughter-in-law from Oregon, who are expecting a baby any minute, and were unable to fly, watched the shulcast, a live Internet feed from Shirat Hayam. During her lessons, Merken said her son Andy often invited her to his home in Needham, but

she told him she could not miss a class and would have to come later in the day. She recalls missing one class, where they learned to combine trope with the words of Torah, and she felt it set back her studies. She didn’t dare miss another. “He made a toast to me the next morning and said he had no idea how much of a commitment I was making, how much of an undertaking it was,” she said. To stay fresh with her skills, Merken and some of the others have already scheduled dates to read Torah again. And, accustomed to spending so much time together, they have scheduled their first reunion for April 15.

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The winning team from the Essex Park Nursing Home Indoor Charity Golf Tournament presented the Northeast Animal Shelter, their charity of choice, with a $2,000 check. More than 150 people cheered participants at the JCCNS’s Battle of the Bands on March 25. All the musicians won a twomonth membership at the JCC. Special honors included “most energetic” for Orakular of Marblehead, “most creative” for the Sea Bees of Peabody and Swampscott and “best dressed” for Spaceman Spiff of Peabody. Meri Bond Photography

Rolling Along Chabad of the North Shore’s Chai Five youth group for grades three through six skated at Roller World in Saugus on March 25.

Five Stars for Bolotin Baystate Financial Services is pleased to announce that Registered Representative and Financial Planner Alan Bolotin has been named as a recipient of the 2012 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers Award from Boston Magazine. Bolotin, of Swampscott, is a financial planner in the Wakefield office.

Over 400 LGBT Jews and allies attended the fifth annual Keshet Cabaret and raised $145,000 to support the organization’s work for a fully inclusive Jewish community. The 2012 honorees included Emmy award-winning comedian and actress Judy Gold (pictured), Idit Klein and Zac Mordechai.

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Could it be Joan Rivers? Linda Axelrod is as close as you can get. She’ll be there on the red carpet. Join us for a star-studded evening of Laughter & L’Chaim. Eat, drink, dance and laugh your tuchus off while helping to “Fund the Partnership.” Musical guests: Saturday, May 5, 2012 @ 7:30PM ~ Back Stage Bistro, Beverly

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