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Contents

December 14, 2012 Vol. 329 No. 7 Candle lighting 4:26 p.m. 7

Opinion Opening oughts, Editorials, From is View, Your Say …

Local News 14

Briefs

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Keeping Israel On The Map Baltimore Israel Coalition educates, advocates

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A Day On Capitol Hill Baltimore Israel Coalition thanks lawmakers

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Combating Online Sexual Predators Recent federal grant better protects children

Justin Tsucalas

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Efficient, Effective Gregg L. Bernstein seeks to reduce crime

ON THE COVER

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Tough Tactics New book: Tips to help you raise successful kids

JQ Baltimore Comes Out New organization for LGBT Jews and their families provides support, education

National & International News 24

Jerusalem Declaration Christian thought-leaders determined to tighten ties between their parishes and the Jewish state

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No Shocking Predictions Political analyst says status quo in Israel will be maintained with vote for new Knesset on Jan. 22

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‘Fiscal Cliff’ Showdown?

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David Stuck

Justin Tsucalas

Non-profits and charitable tax deductions may be in jeopardy

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Arts & Life 28

Still Everybody’s Buddy Louis “Buddy” Sapolsky, JCC executive director, to retire aer 18 years, leaving a remarkable legacy

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Worth The Schlep Community calendar for Dec. 14 to Dec. 21

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The Write Stuff Author with Baltimore roots explores the writing process with youth at D.C. day school

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Chuckle All The Way Timonium comedy club offers a break from the holiday norm

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Basketball, Bonding 26th Annual Weiner Tournament

Justin Tsucalas

Health & Nutrition

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Comment: During A Hospital Stay …

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Recipes: Local Kosher Syrian Cuisine

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Community Beshert, Milestones, Out & About, Obituaries

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Amazing Marketplace

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Remember when “Sesame Street” was all about Muppets and letters and numbers? Apparently, thanks in part to Twitter, those days are over. Actress Sonia Manzano, better known for portraying Maria on the children’s television program, took her thoughts about the Middle East to Twitter with two tweets about the recent developments: “Israelis retaliate the simple recognition of Palestinians by the U.N. by deciding to build 3,000 more settlements. Bullies!” And: “Why do Israelis need to be ‘recognized’ by Palestinians. Did Native Americans need to ‘recognize’ their tormentors?” Manzano has appeared in “Shalom Sesame,” a Jewish-Israeli series in which the characters and Muppets visit Israel and learn about Jewish culture.

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‘Hebrew Hammer’ Is Back (In Time)

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Justin Bieber’s homecoming in Toronto turned out to be a dream come true for one Jewish Canadian rapper. During Bieber’s concert at the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome), Bieber pulled fellow Canadian singer and Jewish rapper Drake onstage to perform Bieber’s “Right Here,” in which Drake is featured. The two also performed Drake’s “The Motto.” Drake publicly thanked Bieber after the song, telling the crowd it was his childhood dream to perform at the Rogers Centre. Drake “I’ll tell you, there are very few people I’ve met in the world who are as talented and as incredible as this young man right here,” Drake said. “I wanna thank you for giving me a childhood dream, which is my first opportunity to perform in the SkyDome. So thank you, my man.”

Nine years ago, Mordechai Jefferson Carver, better known as “The Hebrew Hammer,” became a modern Jewish hero after saving Chanukah from the evil son of Santa Claus. The lowbudget Jewish film, featuring Adam Goldberg as the Hammer, Judy Greer as his love interest, Esther Bloomenbergensteinenthal, and Andy Dick as the evil Damian Claus, was made famous mostly by being showed occasionally on Comedy Central. Now filmmaker Jonathan Kesselman finally wants to make a sequel entitled “The Hebrew Hammer VS Hitler,” and he is using the Jewish crowd-funding website Jewcer.com to fundraise for it.

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According to “The Hebrew Hammer VS Hitler” description, it happens “when Hitler gets his hand on Time Sukkah technology and begins rewriting Jewish history, Mordechai Jefferson Carver (The Hebrew Hammer) and Mohammed Ali Paula Abdul Rahim set out through time to stop him. Can The Hammer and Mo prevent Hitler from un-inscribing the Jewish people from the Book of Life?” Kesselman is asking for $200,000 as a pre-production starter and also to make an initial offer to the potential Hitler — anyone from Jack Black to Tom Cruise to Bernie Madoff.

Danny Tanner has come a long way since “Full House.” Bob Saget, the Jewish actor and comedian best known for playing the dad character on “Full House,” is writing a book and apparently it’s going to be dirty. The first book by the former host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” will be released in early 2014 through It Books and will offer a “full monty” of dirty humor on stories about

comedians such as Richard Pryor and Don Rickles. “It is now well-known that Bob Saget is very different from the neurotically conservative Danny Tanner character he played on ‘Full House,’” said It Books Executive Director Mark Chait. “With this book he truly lets it all hang out — the full monty of his crazy self, his dirty humor and unique personality.” What will D.J., Stephanie and Michelle think?

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Opening oughts Phil Jacobs

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asked a black classmate, “Why is it that so many black children are born out of wedlock?” A black classmate asked the Jews in our 12th-grade “Modern Problems” class why are we always “interested in money, money, money?” Plenty of high fives were slapped after that one. The answer to the first question, “We love our babies, and it doesn’t matter if we are married or not.” e response to the second question, “at’s just a horrible stereotype.” Then the bell rang, and we all left for our next classes. Everything we said in that room was perfectly OK. We came back the next day, under the watchful eye of our teacher, with more questions. There was a time when the talk — not just at Northwestern High School, but throughout the entire city — was how a black student in our production of “Bye, Bye Birdie” was playing Conrad Birdie in the starring role, while the co-lead role of “Kim” was being played by a white Jewish girl. We were just over the inner-city riots. We were breathing the oxygen of “We Shall Overcome.” There was an Aquarian exposition known as Woodstock along with black power, Strawberry Fields, the Stones and the Temptations. Northwestern High School was one of those borderline schools, where black and white students were blessed with an environment in which they could ask questions that might have been unthinkable anywhere else. For all the stress in the world, we were able to make things work at this place called Northwestern. I feel blessed to this very day that I was placed in a time and community that

enabled me to attend and become a proud Wildcat. Robin Quarles was a classmate who came to my house when I was sick to bring me homework. She happened to be black. But after time, we were friends — a black and a Jew. We knew each other. We talked to each other. We were on sports teams together. We put out the newspaper and yearbook together. We were on stage together. At my wife’s senior prom in the county, there were all of a handful of black students in her graduating class. It was unfamiliar territory for me. At my prom, a classmate, a black fellow senior, tapped me on my shoulder to cut in and dance with my girlfriend, Lisa, who is still my best girl more than 40 years later. That’s what happened back then at Northwestern. It happened, because we had teachers and administrators — black, white and Jewish — who created an environment, where we could talk to one another, both on campus and off campus. It was safe to be different at Northwestern. I wish I could re-create that school’s soul so I could put it on display for the current city administrators. I still live just blocks from my alma mater. Admittedly, I haven’t done my part to volunteer at the school or work with alumni. Now, the school will likely close. ere’s no reason why Northwestern still can’t perform the same role. Look at the school: Its population is predominately African-American. Look who lives around the school: Jews. Maybe, just maybe, with the threat of closure, the school could be a place where we figure each other out once again. It could be just right … again. JT Phil Jacobs is JT executive editor pjacobs@jewishtimes.com

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Editorials

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Judy Gross (left), Alan Gross’ wife, has the strong support of senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin.

Hold Cuba Accountable For Alan Gross More than 300 supporters of Alan Gross marked the third anniversary of the Potomac resident’s incarceration in a Cuban prison on Dec. 2 with a vigil outside the Cuban Interests Section in Washington, D.C. Four days later, the Senate unanimously approved a nonbinding resolution, co-sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), that called for Gross’ “immediate and unconditional release.” These and other important public measures will keep Gross’ imprisonment at the center of the country’s attention. But it will take some tough diplomacy by the Obama administration, backed with economic carrots and sticks, to convince the Castro regime to send Gross home. Gross, 63, was arrested in 2009 for allegedly bringing satellite phones and computer equipment to members of Cuba’s Jewish community while working as a contractor for the U.S. Agency on International Development. Last year, he was sentenced to 15 years for acts against Cuba’s “independence or territorial integrity.” It has become clear, though, that the Cubans are holding Gross as a bargaining chip. They want to trade their American prisoner for the “Cuban Five,” members of a group of Cuban intelligence agents

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serving long-term sentences in the United States. U.S. officials have rejected the argument that the two cases are comparable. So do we. Rejection of the suggested prisoner exchange does not mean that pressure for the release of Alan Gross should diminish. What the U.S. must do now is show the Castro government that the price for keeping Gross is higher than the cost of letting him go. The two nations are moving slowly toward normalization of relations. Investment by and trade with its giant neighbor across the Florida straits could be a boon to Cuba’s moribund economy. But such liberalization should be put on hold for now, making clear that talks will resume once Gross is released. Already, the administration has delayed talks on migration, drug and people smuggling and other issues until Gross is released. But more can be done. In its first term, the administration eased travel restrictions to Cuba and the amount of currency Americans can send to Cubans. Perhaps these restrictions can be tightened as a means of sending a clear message to the Cuban government. Warmer relations between the U.S. and Cuba are in the interest of both countries’ people. But the Cubans must understand that the thaw in relations cannot progress while Alan Gross is in jail.

Blessed by proximity to both the nation’s and our state’s capitals, Baltimore-area citizen advocates have relatively easy access to state and federal officials — at least geographically. The recent Baltimore Israel Coalition’s visit to Capitol Hill (see “A Day On Capitol Hill”, page 16) underscores the importance of both access to and personal meetings with government officials. While physical proximity makes visiting Capitol Hill easier, we commend those who take the time to be seen and heard. There is also power in numbers, and that means showing up as a group to meet with legislators and participating in a group to call or send letters on a particular topic. All serve to maximize impact of the organized efforts. Last week’s Advocacy Day was underscored by the fact that not only were the citizen advocates (your neighbors) grateful for the opportunity to make their points to those who vote, but the Members of Congress (your representatives) were pleased to have the opportunity to meet with their constituents to discuss issues of importance to them. With so many issues of importance being considered by Congress — the fiscal cliff, IsraelPalestinian politics, Iran, etc. — our voices are needed, and they make a difference. Kudos to the Baltimore Israel Coalition, the Baltimore Jewish Council and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore for making the day possible. We look forward to more such opportunities.

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Bus? What Bus? OVer the cOurse of the presidential campaign, we heard many scurrilous claims — if not outright lies — from certain Mitt romney supporters. After four years of President Barack Obama’s pro-Israel presidency, one of the most persistent claims was that the president would “throw Israel under the bus.� the overwhelming majority of Jews didn’t buy it. Last month, the American people saw this bogus claim shattered by the president’s pro-Israel leadership. shortly after election Day, the president and members of his administration supported Israel’s right to defend itself through Operation Pillar of Defense. Indeed, President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu and President shimon Peres multiple times throughout the conflict in order to convey their support. the president and members of his administration personally condemned hamas’ rockets and placed the blame for the escalation squarely at hamas’ feet. But even before Pillar of Defense began, President Obama and his administration were outspoken champions of the revolutionary Iron Dome missile defense system — which the Bush Administration greeted with skepticism and a “frostyâ€? reception, according to îƒŤe Wall Street Journal. î‚Še Iron Dome demonstrated its critical value against hamas’ rockets, as it prevented countless Israeli casualties prior to Pillar of Defense. But an essential test occurred against a heavy barrage of rockets during the operation,

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and the Iron Dome passed with ying colors. Israeli officials lined up after the conflict to thank President Obama for his support of Israel’s actions and for the Iron Dome. however, the president’s support for Israel went far beyond the war. the president and u.N. Ambassador susan rice have been Israel’s best allies in the united Nations throughout the past four years. under their leadership, the united states amassed an unprecedented 100 percent proIsrael voting record in the u.N., passed the most significant Iran sanctions ever and made significant progress combating what Ambassador rice dubbed the “anti-Israel crap.â€? so it should have surprised nobody that the united states voted against the Palestinians’ upgrade to

non-member observer status. even though the vote’s result was apparent well before the General Assembly convened that day, America’s delegation made an impassioned case against the upgrade and reiterated that shenanigans through the Israelobsessed u.N. are no substitute for direct negotiations. President Obama led and acted the way any pro-Israel president would, and he deserves our community’s thanks, and thankfully, some of the president’s critics have done so. however, many have not. their silence should concern those who care about the u.s.-Israel relationship. start by giving credit where credit is due — and by throwing the Obama smears “under the bus.� JT David A. Harris is president and CEO of the National Jewish Democratic Council.

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A storm is coming. But not enough of us are paying attention. The forecast: Chances for another Holocaust are increasing. God blessed me with lots of common sense. So this is what I see: Jews presently living in the United States have it better than any Jews in history. When you think about it, what other time or place did we not have to worry about someone knocking on our door? Or have to be extra careful about walking somewhere? Or letting crimes against Jews “slide” and not be prosecuted? There are still anti-Semites out there, but when a hate crime happens, our authorities are on top of it. We are very blessed to be living in the U.S. The United States is not perfect, but as a society, at least we try to be. I would hate to see what this world would look like without the U.S.A. But every day the U.S. becomes more isolated. With our financial obligations overwhelming us, what we can do for a world crisis is becoming more limited. So when you look at history — it never lies and always repeats itself — the facts are right in front of us. We are about 80 years removed from the events that led to World War II. History and the Passover Hagadah tell us how often in every generation they rise up against us; someone comes around to try to wipe out the Jews. We aren’t far from this next horrific event that will afflict our people. With all the present day propaganda, history tells us the Jews are always the scapegoats. With most national economies having financial difficulties, who do you think is going to be blamed for this? Just use common sense. This is not just about Iran obtaining nuclear weapons. It’s also about the 1.5 million Jews still living in Europe. With the Muslims swarming to Europe, already challenging our

Western culture and freedoms, not enough Westerners are challenging this phenomenon. And very few of us are aware of the pact/agreement that Hitler made with the Muslim Brotherhood in the 1930s to wipe the Jews off the map. There is also talk of an existing “100-year plan” by radical Muslims for taking control of the world. If you pay attention to current events, common sense validates this “theory,” as well. There are increasing acts of antiSemitism across the globe. God forbid, if the United States falls into another Great Depression like the 1930s, don’t be surprised if acts of anti-Semitism increase here as well. When someone tells me that another Holocaust can’t happen, it reminds me of the German Jews of the early 1930s. Israelis see this — they have to. e Israelis live in a survival culture, dealing with this every day. We are all very proud of Israel and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). But when this storm hits, it’s going to take more than Israel to combat and “weather” it. The time, shape and size of this storm are yet to be determined. And maybe it won’t hit American landfall. But once again, many of our fellow Jews in the Diaspora are in serious danger. So it’s up to us, the lucky ones, to be there for them. I know that most of you who read the JT are already involved. But are we preparing our next generation for what may be coming their way? Are we doing a good enough job reaching out to the “uninformed” Jew? The answer is no. It’s not an easy task, but we have to do it. I know everyone who reads this article hopes I am wrong, and that includes me. But let’s not bet on it. JT Charlie Levine is the executive director of the local branch of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

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Your Say … e following letters reflect the opinions of our readers. e Baltimore Jewish times strives to run all letters to the editor, as space provides. e publication edits for grammar and clarity. Please send your letters to editor@jewishtimes.com.

Family = Foundation i just finished reading simone ellin’s “wherever i am” (From is View, Nov. 30). i think her article rang true for many people who live away from their families. today, we give our children very large “wings” and they move all over the world. Certainly, this has expanded our children’s horizons far beyond anything our parents and grandparents could conceive. we live in a technological world that changes every nanosecond. many have far more money and material possessions than they need. But something is missing. ey do not have shabbat dinner with aunt Freda and aunt Gittel every week. Cousins are seen at milestone events. i bemoan the closeness that families have lost. i know that made me the strong family person i am. we have given up that tangible “rootedness” for something far less tangible. Dovey Kahn Pikesville

Passion And Authenticity i thought autumn sadovnik’s essay “e Case For hebrew school” (Nov. 30) was terrific. autumn spoke with passion and authenticity about the role of hebrew school and the importance of building community around it. her message was crystal clear and so very eloquent. i plan to share it on my networks — why hebrew school matters. as autumn said, no matter what our children become (and the likelihood of professional ballerinas or soccer players is slim), they will always be Jews. excellent piece. Liz Schuman Baltimore

Too Far To The Left while it is legitimate and understandable for a community paper like

the Jt to publicize diverse events and points of view, there are some opinions that are so beyond the pale that they deserve no publicity. a case in point is rabbi Brant rosen, whose appearance in Baltimore on Dec. 2 to discuss “his transformation from a liberal Zionist to an engaged Palestinian solidarity activist” appeared in the “worth the schlep” community calendar last week. rabbi rosen is a vocal supporter of the BDs (boycott/divestment/sanction) movement, which he believes is “akin to the montgomery Bus Boycott in the american civil rights movement.” he characterizes israel as an “over-militarized garrison state” and as “a kind of Jewish ghetto of its own making,” which is a pariah “due largely to its own actions.” rabbi rosen denounced President obama for supporting israel in its recent war with hamas, which he attributed not to the rockets rained on israel from Gaza, but rather to israel’s “ethnic cleansing” of arab cities and villages in 1947-48. Going far beyond criticism of israel’s policies, rabbi rosen considers the very idea of a Jewish nation-state to be incompatible with Judaism’s “sacred values” and as an entity that inevitably promotes and advances “institutional racism.” e Jt’s community calendar should exclude events like rabbi rosen’s appearance, which are neither “worth the schlep” nor worth anyone’s support, approval or attention. Jay Bernstein Greenspring

The Community’s Cemeteries in response to Gerald Yamin’s letter “in Disrepair” (Nov. 30), most of the cemeteries in rosedale are owned and operated by either the United hebrew Cemetery Corporation of rosedale (UhCC) or the Jewish Cemetery association of Greater Baltimore ( JCaGB), both of which i am president. our knowledgeable board of directors is comprised of members in the community, who

manage their individual cemeteries. as cemeteries are the final resting place of our dearly departed, we take great pride in ensuring the grass is cut in a timely manner and that headstones are properly maintained on a regular basis. Furthermore, our income is very limited, as we receive very few burials to generate revenue. i regularly meet with the caretaker and walk through each cemetery to address any areas of concern. i then authorize any overturned monuments to be fixed. By doing this, it keeps up with the constant maintenance. it is noteworthy that perpetual care in all cemeteries is only responsible for the grass cutting, not headstone restoration, which is the families’ responsibility. For any specific UhCC or JCaGB concerns, i can be reached directly at 410-486-8666 and am happy to address them. Steven Venick President United Hebrew Cemetery Corporation of Rosedale Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Baltimore

Not So Special, Special Education what is so special about special educators and special education? Nothing. we are just well trained. if every teacher were trained as “special” educators, all students would benefit. special educators are trained in crucial techniques such as how to adapt learning for individual learning styles, to create multisensory academic lessons to reach all learners, to make and use manipulatives and to address developmental processes and issues. … Unfortunately, our Jewish school system, with its limited resources, did not have trained teachers to support developmental and differentiated education. administrators also did not understand the long-term needs and creative techniques taught in special education and progressive teacher education programs that could benefit their “regular” teachingstaff.…iamhappytoseethatour Jewish educational resources are catching up with programs like shemesh, which is focusing on teacher training.

Parent training is the next step. when parents and teachers understand and work together, the child benefits greatly, since parents really know their children’s natures and personal needs in a deeper way than teachers. training is the key — for all administrators, teaching staff, therapists and parents. team building ensures that communication among those supporting the child is in sync. Shoshana Shamberg Baltimore

A Heartfelt Thanks thank you to all who attended the emmy’s hope Fall Family Fling at moses montefiore anshe emunah, the small shul with a big heart. we hope that our constant message of “Don’t wait, vaccinate!” gets out to the people who need to hear it the most. we’ve found the more you say the same thing, the more people hear it. Before mass measles vaccines were used, many children in the U.s. died and were harmed by the measles virus and its complications. we are coming up on the second yahrzeit for our emmy. we lost our “little indian princess” because she did not have a timely measles vaccine in her orphanage and was exposed to the measles before being vaccinated. measles can be fatal. this year, we hope to work on two of the root causes of high childhood mortality in third-world countries, malnutrition and lack of vaccines. Your donations this year will not only support measles vaccine doses, but also fund nutritional foods for children in third-world countries. our Fall Fling went great in spite of hurricane sandy. our music man, earl rosenberg, and our magician, marty Kurland, gave of their time and talents. mmae donated its social hall. Yasher koach to all! Your efforts will help to change the lives of children worldwide. ank you. Brian and Erica Parker Emmalee’s parents Littlestown, Pa.

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News Briefs | Ruppersberger Recognized for Efforts in Cybersecurity Maryland Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, has been given a Cyber Champion Award for his leadership in promoting policies that strengthen the high-tech industry and create high-skill, high-wage jobs. He received the award along with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers from the BSA/The Software Alliance, a global advocate for the software industry including Apple, Microsoft, Quest Software, Siemens and others. Rogers, a Republican, and Ruppersberger, a Democrat, worked to pass the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act in the House of Representatives, 248168, in April. If put into effect, the legislation would enable the public and private sectors to better share critical intelligence on cyber threats. Ruppersberger was joined by Maryland Republicans Andy Harris and Roscoe Bartlett, but all other Maryland congressmen voted against the

controversial bill that opponents argue was too vague and would allow internet companies to share information too easily without judicial oversight. The Senate has not passed a companion bill, and the White House has officially threatened to veto the bill. Ruppersberger supported the bill because “U.S. websites and our nation’s networks are being attacked by foreign governments and criminal groups every day. These groups are stealing our valuable trade secrets and stealing our jobs. Our cyber bill allows these companies to protect themselves,” he said. BSA President and CEO Robert Holleyman said, “The award is our way of saying ‘thank you’ on behalf of an industry that depends on efforts to protect and grow the digital economy and create new jobs. We are grateful to Rep. Ruppersberger for his tireless advocacy.” BSA established the Cyber Champion Award in 1998. — Paul Foer

Missed Opportunity e Jewish Federations of North America expressed disappointment in the Senate’s failure to ratify a United Nations disabilities treaty last week. e “U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,” an international treaty that is designed to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, was passed with bipartisan support in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July. However, the treaty failed to garner the two-thirds majority needed for ratification. It already had been ratified by 126 other countries, including China, Russia, Cuba, Syria and Iran. And it had strong support from every major U.S. disability and veterans organization. Creating inclusive communities for

Jews with disabilities has become a major focus for the JFNA, as well as for Baltimore’s Jewish community, which recently launched the Baltimore Jewish Abilities Alliance through the Jewish Community Center. is new initiative offers online and personal support and resources for parents of children with special needs. “Despite this move by the Senate, Jewish Federations will stay committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are able to live healthy, independent lives,” said William Daroff, vice president of public policy and the director of the Washington office of the JFNA. “We hope that the next Congress will take this up so we as a nation are able to ensure individuals with disabilities are supported on an international scale.” — Simone Ellin

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clubhouse about being Jewish, but we all get teased about something. Going to Hebrew school and being a bar mitzvah … made my mom really happy. I wished I had been out playing baseball, but looking back at it now, I’m happy I did it.” A career .257 hitter with 1,017 atbats in the majors, Valencia’s best season as a pro came in 2010, his rookie year, when he hit .311 with seven home runs in 85 games for the Minnesota Twins. He finished third in American League Rookie of the Year voting. e following season, he hit .246 with 15 home runs and led all AL third basemen in games played and assists. In 2012, he appeared in 42 games with Minnesota and Boston, but he spent a majority of the year in the minors.

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Third baseman Danny Valencia is expected to add punch to the Orioles’ lineup against left-handed pitching.

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When they traded cash to the Boston Red Sox for Danny Valencia, the Baltimore Orioles added a third baseman who figures to provide infield depth, whether it’s in the minors or on the major-league club. The move also carries a different bit of potential. If Valencia, 28, earns a spot on the Orioles roster, he’ll become the first Jewish player to don the orange and black since outfielder Adam Stern appeared in two games with the team in April 2007. A Boca Raton, Fla., native, Valencia was born to a Jewish mother and Cuban father and identifies as Jewish. “People are shocked at first that I’m Jewish,” Valencia told Moment Magazine in 2011. “I get teased in the

e Orioles anticipate his value will come against le-handed pitching. Valencia is a career .316 hitter versus southpaws. AccordingtoJewishMajorLeaguers.org, other notable Jewish players for the Birds

include Cy Young winner Steve Stone (1979-1981), pitcher Jose Bautista (1988-1991) and infielder David Newhan (2004-2006). — David Snyder

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KEEPING ISRAEL ON THE MAP New Baltimore Israel Coalition plans to educate, advocate By Maayan Jaffe | Photography by David Stuck

A group of 23 organizations that toyed with forming an official coalition last fall has solidified its plans. The Baltimore Israel Coalition is a member-funded group whose mission is clear: Engender a love of Israel, educate the community about Israel, advocate and support Israel, and encourage collaboration on Israel’s behalf. A first 2012-2013 program took place last week (see “A Day On Capital Hill” on page 16). And the group is already planning what is hoped to be one of the largest birthday parties for Israel, marking the state’s 65th on June 2. The Baltimore Israel Coalition is being chaired by three strong Israel activists: Ellen Lightman, Brian Sacks and Josh Weintraub. Lead staff on the project is Chana Siff, who serves as associate director of Israel and Government Relations at the Baltimore Jewish Council, an agency of e Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. “We are the Israel voice in the community,” said Lightman, who has been active with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the Baltimore Jewish Council. She noted that the group issued a statement in support of Israel during Operation Pillar of Defense and that it provided resources to its constituent agencies to disseminate to their own lists. Among coalition members are organizations as varied as ACHARAI, the Darrell D. Friedman Institute for Professional Development at the Weinberg Center and the Jewish Volunteer

Connection, organizations that offer some Israel-related programming, and AIPAC, AMIT, the Maryland/Israel Development Center and Baltimore Zionist District, whose missions focus largely — if not solely — on issues relating to the Jewish state. Why come together? “A group accomplishes more than a single voice,” said Sacks. “There is strength in community,” said Lightman. It’s a difficult task, especially in a community of diverse and strongwilled organizations, each with its own agenda. Except in times of crisis, it’s rare to see the community rally together. But Lightman said Israel is a uniting factor. To the right or to the left, regardless of their stance on a

From left: Josh Weintraub, Chana Siff, Ellen Lightman and Brian Sacks head up a coalition that is “the Israel voice in the community.”

considered “partners.” The Baltimore Board of Rabbis is a member organization. The shuls who choose to will play a significant role in the planning

“A GROUP ACCOMPLISHES MORE THAN A SINGLE VOICE.” — Brian Sacks, Baltimore Israel Coalition co-chair

one- or two-state solution, Jerusalem, etc., most Jewish organizations believe in the need for, and the strength of, the State of Israel. “Each one of these organizations is passionate about Israel,” Lightman said. “Love, care and concern for the State of Israel is what brought these 23 organizations around the table together.” Each member organization had to pay $500 to opt into the coalition. Synagogues are not offered membership, Siff explained, but they are

of this year’s Independence Day event. “We’ve seen broad-based support from the synagogues in town,” Siff said. She noted that these partners — who also took part in the Coalition’s Independence Day event last spring, an event that drew 1,000 people despite the lack of a formalized coalition — span the gamut of affiliation. For Sacks, this breeding ground of collaboration is as important as Israel advocacy. He said the interaction between parts of the community that don’t

interact or work together on other activities is heartwarming. “We’re pulling together all these spheres of influence for a better good,” said Sacks. Plus, it gives members a chance to learn from each other [and] be educated about Israel’s past and present. Each organization brings something different to the table for the benefit of the whole. The Israel Independence Day celebration will take place on June 2 at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. Activities for families with young children, young adults and the rest of the community are being planned. There also will be a volunteer project and an Israel innovation exhibit. For more information about the Baltimore Israel Coalition, visit baltimore israelcoalition.org. JT Maayan Jaffe is JT managing editor mjaffe@jewishtimes.com

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A DAY ON CAPITOL HILL Baltimore Israel Coalition thanks lawmakers By Paul Foer

On their bus ride last week to

“We need your activism. I’m so proud of you here today. Keep this on the radar screen.” Cardin was followed by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and John Sarbanes and staffers for Elijah Cummings and Andy Harris. While the U.N. vote on Palestinian status and the success and importance of the joint U.S.-Israeli Iron Dome was widely discussed, the top concern was Iran. All the officials were adamant that the United States and Israel are working closely and that economic and import sanctions are severely affecting the oil-rich country. “Make no mistake. Iran is emerging as a cyber giant in terms of weapons,” said Sen. Mikulski. “Iran is really getting desperate. They’re on their knees. Sanctions have traction.” Ruppersberger, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, is privy to top-secret intelligence and planned to leave for a trip to the Mideast

the following day. e congressman has met with Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, Mossad and Knesset leaders and said that in terms of military and intelligence cooperation the American “relationship with Israel is the best it’s ever been.” He added that sanctions are working in Iran, which he described as a “dangerous, nasty country” and that the U.S. must “make sure we stand behind Israel 100 percent.” Cardin, also referring to Iran said, “I feel very confident in telling you that there is no difference between where the United States and Israel assess how our policies are working.” He added, “We’re not going to allow Iran to become a nuclear weapons state,” but he also said that “the Iranians are making progress. Iran knows this and knows we are serious, and they know we’ve made it clear that we won’t let them cross a certain point.” Regarding President Obama’s position, Ruppersberger said, “There’s no

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Washington, 30 Baltimore Israel Coalition supporters were treated to a viewing of the film “Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference.” However, their mission for the day proved how a small group of activists can make a big difference on Capitol Hill. e newly formed BIC organized the event, which brought both veteran professionals and first-time citizen lobbyists to meet with their representatives in Congress. The theme for the day was to underscore the importance of communicating with lawmakers and expressing appreciation for diplomatic, financial, military, intelligence and other support for the Jewish state. “I came to learn and be better informed about Israel,” said Lynn Dopkin of Mt. Washington. Her sister and family live in Sde Nitzan, a kibbutz less than five miles from Gaza. “They stand in their doorway for protection when rockets fall,” Dopkin said.

Marge and Robert Edelman spoke of their six grandchildren in Israel, including two serving in the IDF, and of their involvement with Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Recent events in Gaza, rocket fire, the apparent effectiveness of the Iron Dome weapon system, Iranian nuclear ambitions and the United Nations’ recent vote on Palestinian status were just a few of the issues of the day. However, it was Sen. Ben Cardin who put it all in perspective when he reminded the group that the long-standing Jackson-Vanik amendment that tied trade to human rights, specifically Soviet treatment of Jews, was coming to an end that afternoon. “It really does represent what community activism brought about. … It’s a legacy of our own efforts many years ago to say that trade is not sacrosanct,” the senator explained. “We need you today. Israel needs you.” Cardin urged the group to maintain its efforts as he repeatedly stressed Israel’s vulnerability.

Eric Danko of AIPAC (left) was among the speakers at last week’s advocacy day. Lynn Dopkin and Josh Weintraub were among those who listened and advocated.

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equivocation. I’ve heard him say it.” Mikulski stated that the U.S. must help “ensure that Israel can maintain its qualitative edge” in defense in the region. Both Ruppersberger and Mikulski separately likened conditions in Egypt’s Sinai to that of “the wild west.” An American Israel Public Affairs Committee lobbyist briefed the group beforehand as did BIC Co-chair Ellen Lightman, who convened a panel with AIPAC’s Tara Brown and Ann Jacobs, Ruppersberger’s legislative director. “A huge part of being here today is to let them know we are thankful for their support. … We need to say thank you because at any given moment, any given moment,” Brown emphasized, “the landscape could change.” While downplaying the impact of petitions, Jacobs stressed the impact that personal phone calls and emails can have on a legislator, as can developing relationships with staff persons. “When Ellen Lightman calls, we know her and it matters,” Jacobs said. Jacobs added that it’s not important to talk about politics but instead

to focus on specific actions and to know the member’s voting record. Jacobs reminded them to again “thank them for their support.” Chana Siff, Baltimore Jewish Council associate director of Israel and Government Relations, coordinated the event. She said, “The group represented a very broad range of people affiliated with synagogues to unaffiliated, religious, not religious; every segment of the community was represented, which is what the coalition is all about.” BIC Co-chair Josh Weintraub said, “Those I spoke with thought it was more informative and more participatory than they had expected.” It was the first time on Capitol Hill for Nina Rosenzwog, co-chair of the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership. She summed up the day: “I felt good about the fact that the people who came to speak to us took their time and found that our being there was important and that what we have to say matters.” JT

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than ever to falling victim to sexual predators due to the prevalence of social media and Internet access, according to local law enforcement officials and child victim advocates. To combat this growing epidemic, Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski (both D-Md.) recently announced that the Maryland State Police has been awarded a $302,584 grant from the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to assist with training and supplying law enforcement with the latest technology as a way of protecting children from Internet predators. According to a news release, the funds will support Maryland’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Nationally, such task forces have made more than 30,000 arrests since 1998 and identiďŹ ed thousands of children who suered abuse or neglect. “There is no gray area here: If you seek to harm a child in Maryland, we will ďŹ nd you, and we will prosecute you,â€? Cardin said in a statement. “ese funds, and the collaborative eort of the Maryland State Police, should send a clear message that we will not tolerate the use of the Internet by sexual predators. I am pleased that this grant reects our commitment to keeping our children safe and secure.â€? SpeciďŹ cally, the Maryland ICAC plans on using the grant to train law enforcement oďŹƒcers on how to better investigate online child exploitation and improve computer and wireless device capabilities, while also developing more public outreach, support

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and informational programs. “We need to focus federal resources on child predators like a laser to catch sexual deviants who use the Internet to stalk children, [and we need to] break up child pornography and prostitution rings and track down, arrest and prosecute child molesters,� Mikulski said in a statement. “We have made some amazing progress over the years, but criminals have gotten more sophisticated, and we’ve had to become more sophisticated.�

“We need to focus federal resources on child predators like a laser to catch sexual deviants who use the Internet to stalk children.� — Sen. Barbara Mikulski

î‚Še grant comes as welcome news to local organizations that work to protect children from online predators. î‚Šis includes Elaine Witman, director of the

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SHOFAR Coalition. “Children falling victim to Internet predators knows no bounds,â€? Witman said. “The Jewish community, and all communities overall, need to be aware of the potential harm to children and adolescents. They need to be vigilant in protecting children from this epidemic danger and in reporting suspected predators to the authorities. “The trauma to a young person exploited on the Internet can be severe and can give rise to risky behaviors as they get older,â€? she said. Also pleased with the grant is Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps. Phelps heads the city’s Special Victims Unit, which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes involving sexual assault and abuse, domestic violence, child abuse and pornography, human traďŹƒcking and noneconomic offenses against vulnerable adults. “Prosecuting crimes involving child abuse and pornography is a diďŹƒcult task and one that requires a high level of sensitivity,â€? Phelps said. “e use of computers in such crimes only adds to the diďŹƒculty, which means law enforcement needs to do all it can to stay ahead of the technology to best combat the problem.â€? JT Ron Snyder is a JT staff reporter rsnyder@jewishtimes.com

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EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein seeks to reduce crime, improve relations Tensions between prosecutors and police, African-Americans and Jews and a general mistrust from many sections of Baltimore’s population toward law enforcement were just some of the many issues Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein faced when he won election to his current post in 2010. Bernstein admits those tensions have not completely subsided but believes they have calmed considerably since he defeated longtime incumbent Patricia Coats Jessamy by slightly more than 1,300 votes in a hotly contested Democratic primary that carried strong racial overtones. Bernstein, 57, is white and Jewish; Jessamy, 64, is African-American. The race centered a lot on Jessamy’s strained relationship with then-police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III, along with anger in the city over several high-profile violent crimes committed by previous offenders who had served little to no jail time. “There’s no doubt there was a contentious relationship before,” Bernstein said. “It manifested itself a lot in the press. ...We really worked hard to build a much stronger relationship.” Bernstein said he has spent the last two years working to improve relationships between his office and the police department in hopes of keeping his top campaign promise: to reduce violent crime in Baltimore City.

City Crime Declining At least initially, his methods appear to be working. According to Baltimore City statistics, violent crime dropped 6 percent between 2010 and

2011. This includes a 12 percent reduction in the murder rate — 196 in 2011, 223 in 2010. Of those, 150 homicides were gun related in 2011 compared with 171 in 2010, a 13 percent decrease. For his office’s part, Bernstein said his team is doing a better job of winning convictions and securing longer sentences for the city’s most violent offenders. For example, according to city statistics, the state’s attorney’s office had a 71 percent conviction rate for homicide cases in 2011, up from 64 percent in 2010. Also, the average sentence for felony gun cases in 2011 was 118.1

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initiatives he believes have made his office more efficient and effective. is includes the formation of a major investigations unit, which is dedicated

“My first priority and core mission [is] to prosecute the violent offenders preying on our citizens.” — City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein

months compared with 108.1 months in 2010. The average suspended time went down to 55.1 months from 57.3 months over the same span. “How are we doing it?” Bernstein said. “We’re doing it by strategically focusing on these cases and by working closely with our law enforcement partners in the police department. [Working with the department] has been a real focal point of mine since I became state’s attorney. I just think it’s vital to have that kind of relationship. It’s hard enough to fight crime as it is.” Bernstein said such progress was possible due to several initiatives he implemented over the last two years,

to the investigation and prosecution of violent, repeat offenders. “e data shows a majority of violent crime is committed by a relatively few number of individuals,” Bernstein said. “So if you can focus your resources on these individuals in a very strategic way, you can have a measurable impact on fighting crime in the city. “We handle 50,000 cases a year in District Court and 20,000 more in Circuit Court, so you can’t have that strategic focus on every case. But on [violent cases] you can.” Bernstein also has shied much of his office toward a model of community prosecution. Under this approach, prosecutors are now assigned to one of three geographical areas in the city instead of

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein is reducing city crime.

focusing on a specific type of crime. This, Bernstein said, has allowed his prosecutors to have a greater understanding of the community, to develop relationships with the police officers in those areas and to improve the way investigations are handled. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said she has been pleased with Bernstein’s performance so far and believes the trend of lower crime rates in the city will continue in part due to the work of those in his office. “We’ll soon get to the point where there will be confidence from the community that individuals who commit crimes will actually pay penalties for them,” Rawlings-Blake said. “Far too often, people believe we have offenders who are in one day and out the next.”

Tackling Tough Issues But Bernstein also has had to maneuver through several challenging cases and events. Near the top of the list was the case of Eliyahu Werdesheim, who was convicted of second-degree assault and false imprisonment for harming See Efficient, Effective on page 20

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15-year-old Corey Ausby, an AfricanAmerican. Ausby was stopped by Werdesheim, when the latter was on patrol as part of a Shomrim neighborhood watch group. Werdesheim was initially charged with first-degree assault before Bernstein modified the charges. The case brought attention to the tensions between African-Americans and Jews in the city. In the end, Bernstein said, the outcome was fair to all of those involved. (Werdesheim was sentenced to three years’ probation.) “This case shows that the process can work,â€? Bernstein said. “Certainly, there were tensions during this case between the Jewish and AfricanAmerican communities, but out of it came focus groups along with meetings. I felt the result was right, and we can move on.â€? Baltimore Jewish Council Executive Director Dr. Arthur C. Abramson said he has known Bernstein for years and is impressed with how he has transformed the state’s attorney’s oďŹƒce. “Gregg has found ways to build bridges in the community,â€? Dr. Abramson said. “He understands the dynamics of the city and has navigated through them well.â€? Rawlings-Blake said she appreciates Bernstein’s measured approach to difficult cases and his ability to examine all the facts without letting emotions and public opinion sway his decision-making process. “We’re all professionals who want the best for the city,â€? Rawlings-Blake said. “When you approach difficult issues like that — as professionals — and not worry about turf battles and who gets credit, then you are able to accomplish a lot more.

bright as ever, as he continues to seek the most effective and efficient resources available to combat crime in the city. Some of those resources are technologically based, an area in which his office was sorely lacking prior to his election. Now, smartphones, new computers and voicemail are part of the office. Additionally, the state’s attorney’s office soon will be moving into 65,000 square feet of office space in the SunTrust building, located just a short walk from its current home at the Mitchell Courthouse, where prosecutors have been scattered throughout the 102-year-old building. Additional staff is also located at the nearby District Court. “Moving out of the courthouse is a huge step for us,� Bernstein said. “We’ve outgrown the building. We’re scattered all over the place, which is leading to all types of inefficiencies. We just can’t be effective like that.� Bernstein said he also plans to build on several initiatives, which include additional training and developing and expanding diversion programs for cases involving marijuana and prostitution cases. He also plans to collaborate with other local, state and federal agencies to improve safety in the city. “We need to start thinking about ways to incorporate other agencies, like housing and health, and take a more combined approach when dealing with high crime areas,� Bernstein said. “We need to start thinking about the next step on how to ensure drug dealers don’t come back. I can’t do that by myself. “That said, my first priority and core mission [is] to prosecute the violent offenders preying on our citizens. We need to stay on course with that objective so that we can keep our city safe.� JT Ron Snyder is a JT staff reporter rsnyder@jewishtimes.com

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Tough Tactics Author’s techniques help parents raise their children for success

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Tuesday evening, I was in the lobby of Bolton Street Synagogue waiting to speak with Paul Tough, a journalist and author who had just given a presentation about his new book, “How Children Succeed,” when I received an email from my daughter’s Advanced Placement English teacher. It started like this: “Dear Parents, I am writing to address concerns about grades for the second quarter …” The email went on to inform concerned (maybe hysterical?) parents that AP English was a college-level course. Hence, students would be expected to turn in collegelevel work in order to receive an A. In fact, the teacher explained, since she had only recently taught the material, it was appropriate that the students weren’t proficient at this point in the academic year. It bears mentioning that I was not one of the parents who contacted the teacher. … But that might have been because I didn’t yet know about the grades. … In any case, the email struck me as ironic, because it flew in the face of everything Tough had just told the packed sanctuary of teachers and parents in his presentation — part of the synagogue’s “Uncommon Voices” series. In “How Children Succeed,” Tough challenges our society’s obsession with high test scores and IQs, and makes a strong case that success correlates at least as closely to qualities such as curiosity, perseverance, self-control, optimism and grit — or what Tough calls “character.” In his 2008 book, “Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America,” Tough reported on the creation of the

innovative Harlem Children’s Zone and profiled its creator, Geoffrey Canada. In “How Children Succeed,” Tough once again explores the ways in which poverty undermines students’ success. One of the people Tough consulted for the new book was pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris, who started the California Pacific Medical Clinic Bayview Child Health Center and is well known for her work on how stress and trauma are risk factors for disease in adulthood. “Burke Harris was haunted by the feeling that stress and trauma were making her patients sick, and she became involved in research on the longtime effects of childhood trauma, or what she called ‘toxic stress,’” explained Tough. In other words, children who grow up in poverty, without their basic needs being met, surrounded by violence and chaos were more likely to suffer from toxic stress and less likely to do well in school. Toxic stress, explained Tough, affects our ability to pay attention and even alters brain chemistry. “But,” he said, “the antidote, or ‘secret weapon,’ against toxic stress is parents. Parents can be a buffer against even the worst toxic stress.” When parents, or in their absence teachers, mentors, coaches or other trusted adults, provide support and stability in the context of meaningful relationships, even the most deprived children will be better prepared to cope with setbacks. What these students need, suggested Tough, is reality-based, not sugar-coated, feedback from the influential adults in their lives. With this sort of reparative emotional experience, children can be taught to develop the character

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traits that can lead to success. One powerful example that Tough cited in his talk was the case of Sebastian Garcia, a sixth-grade chess player from a public school in Brooklyn, and his teacher, Elizabeth Spiegel. Garcia and his teammates, students from a low-income innercity neighborhood, consistently beat chess teams from the most elite private schools in the New York area. eir secret, Tough said, was the relationship they had with their teacher. In her interactions with students, Spiegel was surprisingly direct with them, expressing her disappointment when students made careless errors. Yet, she also communicated her belief that if Sebastian worked hard and really committed himself, he would become an extremely good chess player. The efficacy of Spiegel’s teaching style and her relationship with her students was corroborated by the fact that the team was so successful. Although their challenges are different, Tough explained, children of affluence may also lack qualities that will increase their chances of success. While they have the advantages of safe neighborhoods and schools, tutor-ing and extracurricular activities, affluent children may be unaccustomed to confronting adversity. ese students must manage their parents’

high expectations of them and may feel pressured to live up to their parents’ notions of success. Tough also cited the work of Suniya Luthar, a psychology professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Luthar, he said, conducted research into the importance of parental attachment and acceptance in both poor and rich children. Despite affluent parents’ concerns about giving their offspring everyadvantage, Luthar found that in some cases, actual relationships between parents and children of the upper classes were distant; parents were overly critical, and their insistence on high achievement was stressful for their children. Tough advised parents to give their children room to fail, so they could develop the coping skills necessary to succeed. Not an easy task. Tough shared that he and his wife had their first child during the writing of his book. In parenting his own son, Tough saw firsthand how difficult it is to provide empathy and encouragement while letting his son fend for himself in appropriate instances. His research, he said, helps him to parent his son more thoughtfully. “How Children Succeed” may help all of us. JT Simone Ellin is a JT staff reporter sellin@jewishtimes.com

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JQ Baltimore Comes Out New organization for LGBT Jews and their families provides support, education and inclusiveness in Baltimore’s Jewish community By Simone Ellin | Photography by David Stuck

When her son came out in the early 1990s, the world was a different place for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people and their families, said Rona Zukerberg of Pikesville, a Chizuk Amuno Congregation member. “It was a hard time. We had absolutely no clue where to turn. We didn’t know anything about being gay. “You know, they say that when kids come out of the closet, parents go into the closet. By the time a kid comes out, he has known he’s gay for a long time and has had a lot of time to process it. But parents are just starting the process. It takes time.” In those days, Zukerberg recalled, there were no Jewish organizations in Baltimore that offered programs or support for gay or lesbian people and their parents. Zukerberg and her husband sought help and became active with the local chapter of PFLAG (Parents,

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Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays), a national organization founded 40 years ago. In the 21st century, things have changed for the Zukerbergs and LGBT people and their families. Now, Zukerberg’s son and his partner, who have been together for 20 years, are married and have two young children. Even so, until six months ago, there was still no communitywide organization in Baltimore for Jewish LGBT individuals, their families and friends. That void is now being filled by JQ Baltimore, a new group dedicated to making the Jewish community more welcoming and inclusive. JQ Baltimore offers monthly support groups, presentations and discussions, which take place at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC and are facilitated by Melissa Berman, the JCC’s assistant director of arts and culture. JQ Baltimore’s membership runs the gamut in terms of age, gender identity and denomination. Chase Hiller, 22, Jewish and gay and a member of JQ Baltimore, recently moved back to the area after completing college at Brandeis University. Hiller’s family moved from Salisbury to Owings Mills when he was 13. He attended Pikesville High School and was a member of Har Sinai, a Reform congregation now located in Owings Mills. Prior to attending Brandeis, where he felt comfortable as a gay Jew, Hiller admitted he had rejected his faith for a period of time. “Like many gay people, I assumed

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that most religions were homophobic,” said Hiller. Neely Snyder, 34, a member of Netivot Shalom, a Modern Orthodox synagogue, who has worked with teenagers for the past 15 years and currently serves as director of teen engagement at the Macks Center for Jewish Education, has seen many teens relinquish their Jewish identities while struggling with their sexuality. She has been involved with JQ Baltimore since its inception. “Most teens feel it’s easier to disengage from Judaism if they feel excluded. I’ve seen many students, as well as friends, struggle with the relationship between their sexual identities and their Jewish identities. Between what

I’ve experienced professionally and personally as an ally, I’ve been inspired to make change in the local community.” Snyder said she’s excited about how much JQ Baltimore has accomplished so quickly and is delighted by the support the group has received from members of all denominations. Danielle Weinstein, 35, and her partner, Melissa Verduzco, 30, moved to Towson from Virginia Beach so Weinstein could attend Towson University’s Institute of Jewish Studies. Working toward a master’s degree in Jewish communal service, Weinstein is doing her internship at the JCC. When Berman asked Weinstein to help her form a new group for LGBT community

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coming to LGBT members for a long time, said Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen. “In general, people have felt comfortable because it has not been an issue.” BHC was one of the first synagogues in Baltimore to have gay and lesbian clergy and to offer same-sex marriage ceremonies. Earlier this year, the congregation began offering programs geared specifically toward LGBT members. Programming has included social activities, havdallah services and onegs, where LGBT congregants and their families can meet. “I’m very supportive of JQ Baltimore,” said Rabbi Sachs-Kohen. “The LGBT Jewish community needs this kind of visibility, particularly for young people who are just learning about their sexual identities. … It’s exciting that the world we live in is coming to understand the range of human sexuality and that we are making progress toward a fair and equitable society.” JT

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A group of Christian leaders last week put out a statement calling for clergy to strengthen their ties with the State of Israel and asking them to step up against the persecution of Christians and other minorities throughout the Middle East. The statement was put out by an organization calling itself the Protestant Consultation on Israel and the Middle East. The group of thoughtleaders from around the world met in Jerusalem in early November to explore increasing anti-Israel sentiment among church leaders in Europe and North America and to hear testimony from Christians living in the Middle East. “We all share a deep concern about where the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement is going within our various Protestant denominations,” said Rev. Andrew Love, an ordained minister with the United Church of Canada. “We also have deep concerns about the silence of so many of our denomination regarding the violent persecutions of Christian in the Middle East.” Love, who serves as PCIME cochair, was interviewed by phone. He told the JT that when the group determined to come together in Jerusalem it did not have expectations of what would emerge from the meeting. But following the consultation, the parties decided to publish a declaration and establish a network to disseminate a call for other U.S. and European parishes to adopt it. PCIME is calling that document the “Jerusalem Declaration.” Signatories are from countries including Canada, Finland, Germany, Israel,

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the Netherlands, Norway, Uganda, the United Kingdom and the United States. The group also has plans to bring parish missions to Israel and provide alternative information on the antiIsrael reports and resolutions that are currently being put out by church leaderships.

“[Jews and Christians must] listen to each other and try to understand the very deep religious, emotional and spiritual questions at play here.” — Rev. Andrew Love

Malcom Lowe, of the Welsh Anglican New Testament School and fellow at the Gatestone Institute, resides in southern Jerusalem. He said that the Jerusalem Declaration — the full statement can be read online at pcime.org — is less a call for support of Israel than a call for “fair treatment.” He told the JT that several mainline Protestant churches have a tendency to focus on Israel as if it is responsible for all the problems in the Middle East, issuing uncanny demands on Israel and the U.S.

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He also noted that marginalizing one entity and not reviewing both sides of the story is not the Christian way and does nothing to bring about peace. “First of all, they don’t pay much attention to what the Palestinians are doing,” said Lowe. “Second, they don’t pay attention to a much greater problem, the plight of fellow [Christian] brothers and sisters in so many other countries, especially those with extremist Muslims.” Lowe cited several areas in which Christians are experiencing persecution, including Iraq, Syria and Uganda. He said PCIME members heard from Christian witnesses from those communities during the Jerusalem consultation. As an Israeli resident, Lowe noted that Israel stands apart from other Middle Eastern countries in that it is a stable, pluralistic, multiparty democracy. He described Israel as “paradise” compared to what Christians are facing in Israel’s neighboring countries. Above and beyond, Love noted a need for Christians to work more closely with Jews on these issues. He said, “There is a very deep sense that as Christians we need to be engaged with our brothers and sisters in the Jewish faith tradition and in a very real way. Interfaith relations are essential, perhaps now more than ever.” Love called for “real dialogue” and called on Christians and Jews to “listen to each other and try to understand the very deep religious, emotional and spiritual questions at play here.” JT Maayan Jaffe is JT managing editor mjaffe@jewishtimes.com

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No Shocking Predictions Political analyst says status quo in Israel will be maintained with vote for new Knesset on Jan. 22 By Maayan Jaffe

Who Makes Up Israeli Society? • Jews of Sephardic/Mizrachi Descent — 40% • Jewish of Ashkenazic Descent — 39% • Arabs and other Non-Jews — 21% What Types Of Jews Live In Israel? • Secular/Traditional — 60% • From the former USSR — 18% • Haredi, Ultra-Orthodox — 12% • National Religious — 10% What Types Of Non-Jews Live In Israel? • Palestinian Muslims — 67% • Palestinian Christians — 11% • Bedouins — 12% • Druze — 10% Source: Geoffrey Levin

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on the center-left. “ere is no doubt Likud Beiteinu, made up of the premier’s current party joined with Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s Israel Beitenu, will be the biggest party,” said Levin, whose talk was co-sponsored by the American Jewish Committee and Baltimore Jewish Council. He noted that the latest polls, based on an average of predictions made by various Israeli media outlets, predict Likud Beiteinu taking as many as 39 seats out of 120. There are 34 parties on the list for this upcoming election. According to Levin, it is likely that 14 will get seats. Levin said the biggest challenge for the center-le is determining what it stands for and getting that message out. Is it social issues? Palestinian issues? “No one knows what the centerleft stands for,” he said, noting that if the parties were not so fractionalized there would be opportunity for success. While the country is not ready to endorse as its head Yair Lapid, the young actor head of Yesh Atid, or Shelly Yacimovich, the inexperienced new head of Labor, due to its security concerns, Levin did say that “the religious-secular divide is a source of constant internal tension” in Israel, and if there was a strong candidate, Israelis likely would pursue him or her. Either way, Netanyahu’s predicted landslide win will not mean an easy ride. Levin explained that while the center-le and leists parties are weakened, Likud leadership has shied, too. While one may have expected the

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will sweep the next Israeli election.

center-right members of Likud to win in the primaries, this was not the case. “The younger guns are doing well,” said Levin, noting that Likud members tend to skew right of center. “Netanyahu will not have a lot of his historic allies with him in the next Knesset. ... It looks like Netanyahu may be the most left wing in his party [after the elections].” This could pose challenges for the PM, who will be faced with moving social issues forward and with allaying recent upset by the European Union over his political moves with the Palestinians. Members of the EU threatened to pull their ambassadors from Israel following Netanyahu’s

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Barring any major unforeseen and poorly handled crisis in Israel over the next month, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is likely to sweep the Jan. 22 elections for the 19th Israeli Knesset. However, chances look doubtful that the government will become more centrist or that social issues will trump security. In a talk earlier this week, Geoffrey Levin, Bologna Fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Department of Political Science, said political and personal dynamics have fractured the Israeli center-left and far-left into competing parties. The result likely will be a large center-right party at the head of a majority center-right coalition and many smaller factions

announcement that the country would build 3,000 new homes in the E1 area, just outside Jerusalem. A government comprised of Likud Beiteinu, Shas and the National Religious Party, for example, likely would make additional moves like this one, said Levin. When asked about the effect of the United Nations’ recent decision to upgrade the Palestinians’ status from entity to state, Levin just scoffed. He told the audience of about 30, “A lot of Israelis have come to ignore the U.N.” JT Maayan Jaffe is JT managing editor mjaffe@jewishtimes.com

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‘FISCAL CLIFF’ SHOWDOWN? Non-profits and charitable tax deductions may be in jeopardy By Paul Foer

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS work with our national and local coalition partners to make sure that elected officials recognize how charitable contributions support the social safety net that is more important today than ever.” “Financial contributions are the lifeblood of our ability as a nation to serve the most vulnerable among us,” said William Daroff, the JFNA’s vice president for Public Policy and director of its Washington office. “When many of our neighbors are still in

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severe economic distress and when Hurricane Sandy clearly shows the need for charities to lead where government cannot, it is the absolute wrong time to place a stumbling block in front of our ability to help those in need.” Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, Mid-Atlantic regional director for Agudath Israel, a group that provides advocacy and

The Baltimore Jewish Council and its executive director, Dr. Arthur Abramson (pictured), is calling on the community to write letters and send emails to Congress and the media concerning the proposed budget cuts. File

and those they serve will be severely affected if Congress and the White House goes over the so-called “fiscal cliff ” on Jan. 1. Terms such as “lame duck,” “debt ceiling,” “sequestration” and “fiscal cliff ” may not carry a lot of meaning for every American, but the possible reduction or elimination of various charitable deductions and/or sequestering government funds will mean something to everyone if that happens. In addition to potential loss of federal funding for many programs, both donors and recipients of charity are also concerned that possible tax code changes will severely impact what have long been tax-deductible donations. Budget cuts could also have an impact on foreign aid, including aid to Israel. Despite the fact that some five proposals to limit the deductibility of itemized deductions over the past four years have received little or no support in Congress, the Jewish Federations of North America, Maryland’s Jewish community, social service organizations and non-profits are strongly opposing any such reductions. “With the elections over and the president and Congress renewing negotiations on taxes and spending, we will redouble our efforts to ensure that the deductibility of charitable deductions remains a cornerstone of our tax code,” said David Brown, chair of the JFNA’s Human Services and Public Policy Council. “We will

government relations services said, “Organizations rely heavily on donors who are giving from their goodwill [and] their benevolence to support a just cause, but the benefit of a tax deduction definitely helps them increase that donation. A change could drastically reduce the amount [donors] give. For groups that rely so heavily on donations — a synagogue, a school a service organization — it is obviously a significant concern.” e Baltimore Jewish Council echoed Sadwin’s concerns and said in a statement, “e direct effect on e Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore’s system and other charities’ ability to raise funds will be devastating. Although the number of gis is not likely to diminish, the quality of the gi may significantly decrease.” The BJC noted that budget cuts “may reduce funding for vulnerable populations and foreign aid to Israel” and urged its members to take action, including contacting their members of Congress and the news media.

Maryland Nonprofits, the collective voice of the non-profit sector in Maryland, said the sequestration cuts may mean a loss of more than $117 million in Maryland’s state budget for the next year. Maryland Nonprofits refers to the State Department of Legislative Services’ recent estimate of a potential combined negative impact on Maryland’s fiscal 2014 personal income and sales tax revenues — which make up about 80 percent of the state’s general funds — ranging from $337 million to $635 million if we don’t avert the fiscal cliff. Together with the sequestration cuts, it could reach over 5 percent of the state’s total general fund budget. A recent private meeting between President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner suggested progress on a bipartisan action plan. The next two weeks will be the last chance to avert this fiscal cliff. JT Paul Foer is JT senior news reporter pfoer@jewishtimes.com

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STILL EVERYBODY’S BUDDY Louis “Buddy” Sapolsky, JCC executive director, to retire after 18 years, leaving a remarkable legacy By Maayan Jaffe | Photography by Justin Tsucalas

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Sapolsky is your average aboveaverage Jewish Community Center professional. A master’s degree in social work. A 40-year career that began with his position as a counselor at an overnight Jewish camp. Twelve years as assistant executive director at the JCC in St. Louis. And finally, an almost 18-year tenure as JCC executive director here, in Baltimore.

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Louis "Buddy" Sapolsky was known to drive his staff to be its best.

Nine chairpersons of the board later, Sapolsky is stepping down. At 68, the Jewish communal leader will retire being remembered not for his title, but for how he used it and the impact he had on Jewish Baltimore, on the Jewish Community Center, and each and every individual he encountered along the way. Who is Buddy Sapolsky?

Buddy. The Business Man Sapolsky’s legacy can be felt in the walls of the Weinberg Park Heights and Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCCs. He took the center and transformed it from a mom-and-pop shop to a major and important institution — locally and nationally. By upgrading the facilities and putting on programs like Israel’s 50th anniversary celebration, Jerusalem 3000 and the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, Sapolsky made the JCC the kind of place that people want to come to. “If we hadn’t changed the facilities, we wouldn’t be around today,” said Sapolsky. “We live in a consumerdriven world, and there is no loyalty

to organizations anymore. We have to run it like a business, be strategic, because I guarantee you, they’ll go to the one down the street if it is prettier or nicer.” A practical visionary is how Jakir Manela, executive director of the Pearlstone Center, described Sapolsky. While transforming the JCC into a national model for impact, communal leadership and success, said Manela, Sapolsky ensured he had the means to carry out the vision, to get things done, and he was open to compromise while focusing on community building. “He is known and respected for his ability to focus on the big picture of planning for JCC success while never losing interest in the details,” said Rabbi Lawrence Ziffer, executive vice president of the Macks Center for Jewish Education. “He has demonstrated to the community that the JCC is capable of changing with the times and meeting the ever-changing needs and interests of a vibrant community.” Take the last five years. As Jewish Baltimoreans began to migrate outside the well-known five contiguous ZIP codes to areas like Downtown, Mt. Washington, Roland Park and the

York Road corridor, Sapolsky spearheaded efforts to bring programming to the people. Shifting the center’s vision of creating one overall comprehensive neighborhood establishment, he hired staff to provide meaningful and impactful programming to smaller cohorts. “We always need to stay ahead of the curve and try to see around the bend,” said Sapolsky. “Staying still is going backward and not a viable option.” This is why Sapolsky supported making the Baltimore JCC the first to host a Maccabi ArtsFest and then the first to host a joint Maccabi Games and ArtsFest simultaneously. In 1999, he ensured our JCC was among a group of firsts to hire a “director of Jewish life,” a position filled from 1999 to 2006 by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin. “He was part of the avant-garde of the Jewish renaissance of JCCs around the country,” said Rabbi Cardin. “Buddy really served as a risktaker, trying to push the envelope and the JCC into the 21st century. He never stopped trying to improve and to answer the question of how we could make it better.” Under Sapolsky’s watch, said Dale

Busch, who served as executive vice president under Sapolsky for 16 years, “the JCC was an organism. To keep it going, you have to keep the blood pumping, always flowing. … We enjoyed taking good chances, putting ourselves on the line … never sitting back and saying, ‘good enough is good enough.’” In 1995, when Sapolsky started, there were 8,000 members of the JCC. Today, there are 17,000.

Make A Gift For Buddy In honor of Louis “Buddy” Sapolsky’s retirement, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore launched the Buddy Sapolsky JCC Endowed Fund for Professional Excellence. To date, the JCC has raised $128,000, as announced last Sunday, Dec. 9 at the community event celebrating Buddy’s retirement. For more information or to contribute to the fund, contact Esther H. Greenberg, JCC development director, at 410-559-3545 or email egreenberg@jcc.org.

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Buddy. The Boss Sapolsky was never a one-man team. “Us” and “we” were essential words in his vocabulary, even as he prepared for his retirement. He told the JT that the JCC has “the best staff.” “One thing I have learned in life is to be smart enough to know I am not smart enough,” said Sapolsky. “I surround myself with people who are smarter and who have more skills than I have.” Ziffer said Sapolsky was known for his ability to empower those who worked with and for him. He said Sapolsky had an ability to delegate responsibility while still being aware of all that was going on. It was a style of leadership, said Allan Finkelstein, president and chief executive officer of the JCC Association, that others tried to emulate. Busch, for example, was on the path of becoming a JCC executive director herself when she was convinced by a colleague to meet with Sapolsky about the number two position. She was hesitant, she recalled, but reluctantly agreed to a half-hour meeting with Sapolsky, who was visiting New York. “Well, two hours later, I was still sitting, talking to Buddy, and when I le, I 30

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thought to myself, ‘What an amazing man.’ It was the most wonderful meeting,” Busch said. Sapolsky convinced Busch to fly into Baltimore for an interview and hired her days later. In the beginning, she figured she would stay a few years and then would find something with the top title. Opportunities did present themselves, and Busch even went on one interview. But after talking with Sapolsky, she ultimately decided to keep Baltimore as her home. “Buddy helped me realize that I did not need a title if it was not going to be for an amazing opportunity, that I would have a better professional life as a number two [in Baltimore] than to run to some other community,” she said. “I made the decision to stay in Baltimore as number two rather than going to a lesser community as the number one.” And Sapolsky continued to offer Busch challenges. He treated her as a partner. “Buddy was always number one. I knew it, and everyone knew it. But he shared a great deal. He gave me plenty of room to spread my wings,” said Busch. “It takes a secure leader to make room for someone like myself.” Busch said she was not the exception

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but the rule. Sapolsky never looked to hire people who would make him look better, but rather for the best people. And, said Marc B. Terrill, president of e Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, “He would drive [them] to continue to be their best.” Said Robert A. Manekin at a tribute brunch for Sapolsky, “You don’t want to disappoint Buddy.”

Buddy. The Community Man Perhaps Sapolsky’s greatest legacy comes in looking at the community he built. While he put the JCC above all else, Sapolsky was known for his willingness to compromise and collaborate — to never see the world as black and white, but as gray. In his 18 years, Sapolsky created partnerships with both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that allowed the JCC — and the Jewish community — to grow and improve. “Buddy’s contributions go far beyond two building and the JCC’s wonderful, quality programming,” said Chair of the Board Neil Demchick. “Buddy has … reached out to the entire Jewish community and even beyond.” “Buddy’s style was always to build bridges,” Busch said.

Busch and Sapolsky believed with their whole hearts and souls that they wanted to be in partnership with other agencies, and over the years the team led collaborations that never before existed between the JCC and Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc., Jewish Community Services and CJE. Whereas in some communities the JCC and the federation are at war, under Sapolsky, said Busch, there was “never a sense of them and us” in Baltimore. “Buddy understood the importance of community,” said Terrill. “He has been an exemplar in words and deeds of thinking and acting in a manner that is best for the community. … He has truly reached beyond the walls of the JCC.” Terrill recalled a fated meeting in 2008 when the federation convened agency heads to discuss the economic abyss. They talked about how they would reallocate and reprioritize funding based on the economic downturn and the trials Jewish Baltimore was experiencing; people needed help. “Buddy was one of those voices who said [reallocating for social service needs] was absolutely the right approach, even though his agency ran the risk of losing funding. He understood there were other priorities right now — people had to pay bills, have employment opportunities or whatever else that might be,” said Terrill. More recently, was the April 2012 opening of the JCS Owings Mills facility on the grounds of the Owings Mills JCC. “It was an idea for a long time,” said Sapolsky, “but it took both agencies working together and collaborating to make something happen that is really unique. … We worked together to make it flawless.” Said JCS Executive Director Barbara Gradet on the project, “is extraordinary project is proving so valuable to our community because together we are creating innovative new programs and interagency approaches to well-being.” It was not just between organizations that Sapolsky pushed for interaction,

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but also between those of different Jewish perspectives. He saw the JCC as a place where individuals of all outlooks could feel comfortable, and he worked hard to make sure the Park Heights JCC accommodated the needs of its constituency (more observant Jews) while the Owings Mills JCC was relevant to its patrons. “One of Buddy’s primary legacies will be that he helped make the Baltimore JCC everybody’s JCC. One can never please everyone, but Buddy spent countless hours during his tenure working with different constituencies to ensure that they feel welcome,” said Rabbi Ziffer. “[Buddy] gets folks from differing groups to communicate and interact with one another,” said Demchick. Sapolsky said he is a proud Reform Jew who belongs to a Conservative synagogue and an Orthodox synagogue. He is comfortable with his way of life. He is not afraid to reach across the aisle. The most obvious depiction of this character trait came a few years back when a decision was made to open the Owings Mills JCC on Shabbat, a move that spawned intense upset from the Orthodox community. Throughout the dialogue and the discord, Sapolsky maintained an even head and said he tried to get his leadership to understand that the process and debate had to be respectful. “They all had to understand that there were two points of view,” he said, noting how fortunate Baltimore is to have two facilities and thereby the ability to serve a diverse community in a lot of ways. “I know that for the JCC this was the right decision,” he said. Sapolsky keeps an oversized photograph on his wall of the 3,000 to 4,000 people pro-Shabbat rally put on in protest of the decision. A protest at which he was asked to sit on the dais. “The whole process was a wonderful learning experience and a unity builder. … For a lot of people it built an understanding that we need to get to know each other better,” Sapolsky said. And he took that lesson to heart. Sapolsky asked Rabbi Moshe Hauer if he could learn Torah with him shortly aer the tumult died down. “During the course of the dialogue, I really got to respect Rabbi Hauer. He was a leader, and I was enamored by him. I saw this guy who was learned, brilliant and felt passionate about his beliefs but was also able to reach over the aisle,” said Sapolsky, who now goes twice a month to learn with the rabbi in his office. The chevruta,

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learning partners, which also includes JCC board member Eric Nislow, started with the first page of Genesis. Today, they are on only page 15. “Our time together has led to a lot of side discussions. It has been a wonderful experience for me,” said Sapolsky. He said he still does not know exactly what retirement will look like, but he knows he will want to keep up his studies with Rabbi Hauer.

Buddy. On A Mission What’s fascinating is that while Sapolsky is lauded for his tremendous strategy and vision, what he said drove him to accomplish his successes was “the small stuff.” During a recent lunch meeting, Sapolsky waxed sentimental about the countless stories that came out of the JCC during the last 18 years. He reminisced about the power of a child with special needs attending Camp Milldale’s inclusion program for the first time. He talked about a teen at risk from Park Heights, a child from a troubled family, who found meaning and turned around through sports and appropriate social interaction. Sapolsky smiled at the thought of the seniors who frequent the JCC, take classes and work out. For them, he said the JCC has become their lives. “ese small stories are our mission, and this is what impacts people’s lives,” Sapolsky said. “We are a social-service business. It sounds like an oxymoron. We have to be strategic businesswise, but we must never lose sight of our mission.” Sapolsky said he would stop his work four of five times per day just to walk around the center and talk to the people, see firsthand the stories he recounted. Sapolsky said he worries about this generation, a generation so intertwined with social media and email that there is little in-person interaction anymore. “The JCC is the one place where you can talk to one another, learn about one another,” he said. Each summer, Sapolsky addresses the counselors at Camp Milldale ahead of the term. He tells the staff they must teach the children how to play. “A kid’s best friend today is the computer or Wii. There’s no free play; kids are

Who’s Next? Meet Barak Hermann While there is no such thing as a replacement for Louis “Buddy” Sapolsky, the Jewish Community Center has hired a new leader to take the reins. Barak Hermann, who comes to Baltimore from New Jersey, is already shadowing Sapolsky and will take the lead on Jan. 1. Hermann grew up in what he describes as a “very committed Jewish home.” His father is a Reform rabbi, his mother a sabra. The household was inclusive, he said, and regularly welcomed Jewish people from across the Jewish spectrum. In college, Hermann wavered between business and hotel management and something that spoke more to his heart and soul. He said he recognized quickly that while he was drawn to business, he is “really a not-for-profit guy.” He jumped into the JCC at the young age of 23 in the 1990s, and he’s been at it ever since. He served in various JCC roles in Long Island, N.Y., and in New Jersey. Most recently, he was executive director of the JCC of Central New Jersey, where he had been for four years. “The Baltimore position was brought to my attention, and I knew how historic and incredibly well-organized this JCC is and how the community views the JCC,” Hermann said. “I became intrigued, and they became intrigued, and I threw my hat in the ring.” Hermann said he sees Baltimore as “a playground for a Jewish communal professional.” The sheer number of Jewish organizations and resources, and support from The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, were a tremendous draw. He said during the interview process it became clear quickly how much everyone in the community cares about the JCC and its relevance and success. “I felt immediately that if I was passionate, good, and if I led in a responsible manner, the resources would be there,” he said. Like his soon-to-be predecessor, Hermann said he brings a focus on relationship-building to his new role. The goal: to get to know the key stakeholders (board members, staff, agency leadership and JCC members). The other goal: to foster collaborations. Hermann knows there will be a learning curve, and the biggest challenge is time. He will need time to get to know the community and also for the community to get to know and trust him. Over time, Hermann is confident he can be successful. “I am here to bring my experience, my passion, my humility and my integrity to sustain the legacy that Buddy created. But I am also here,” said Hermann, “to work with the staff, the board, The Associated and the larger community to re-imagine the next chapter of the JCC.” Hermann comes to Baltimore with wife, Cory, and two sons, Jonah, 6, and Zach, 10. — Maayan Jaffe jewishtimes.com

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Surrounded by the best staff and lay people: Buddy served as executive director alongside nine different board chairs (pictured here).

so regimented. … They spend less time in a social context,” said Sapolsky. “The JCC provides that outlet.”

Buddy. Still Everybody’s Buddy “In this field, if you don’t care about people, you are in the wrong place,” Sapolsky said. As a friend and mentor is how Sapolsky truly will be remembered. Nancy Boguslaw has been dating Sapolsky since 2005, though they have known each other since the 1980s. She described Sapolsky as sincere, intelligent and adventurous. “He is just a fine guy, a good guy,” Boguslaw said. “Whenever you mention his name, the first reaction is a smile and then, 32

‘What a great guy,’” said Lenny Silberman, CEO of Henry Kaufmann Camps, who formerly worked for the JCC Association, during last Sunday’s tribute brunch. “As a colleague, he has been a friend, a peer, a mentor and an inspiration,” said Ziffer. “I sometimes marvel at how he manages to keep it all together.” “[He has a] generous, creative and caring spirit,” said Gradet. “Buddy just likes people — all people — and they like him. He knows everyone. No matter how busy he may be, he always has time for everyone,” said Demchick. “He endears himself to people. He became so much a part of the Baltimore community,” said Finkelstein. And a part of the walls of the JCC.

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Rabbi Cardin said Sapolsky’s legacy will be the legacy of the culture of the JCC. She explained that institutions take on the personalities of their top people, and when one walks into the JCC he or she is met with an environment that is bubbly, exudes friendliness. “What does Buddy need to know? He needs to know that for folks like me he will forever be an important piece of my life,” said Cardin, who said that when she worked at the center, for at least the first year, Sapolsky would check in with her on a regular basis, asking ‘Are you still having fun?’ And he really wanted to know the answer. He wanted to ensure Rabbi Cardin was happy, enjoying her job. “Buddy needs to know that there are countless people who feel the same way,”

said Rabbi Cardin. “Buddy always cared about the individual in a very genuine way. We knew that. We know that. And it is something that is embedded in all of us forever.” “My years in Baltimore are probably my best professional years,” said Busch, “and Buddy made that possible. He is a very special guy — on the playing field and off. He is a good soul, a good man, … and a mentsch, a real, true mentsch.” Said Terrill: “Buddy is about his signature hugs, his compassionate ear, his integrity and his willingness to go above and beyond. He is aptly named: Buddy is everybody’s buddy.”JT Maayan Jaffe is JT managing editor mjaffe@jewishtimes.com

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BALTIMORE JEWISH LIFESTYLE

Evan Joseph started his blossoming photographic career in Jewish Baltimore

On A Mission Renaissance women visit the Jewish State

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Take Comfort

Fashion: All that glitters

Recipes that keep us warm

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In This Issue FEATURES 6 Picture Perfect Evan Joseph started his blossoming photographic career in Jewish Baltimore

10 Mission: Inspire JWRP trip for women is an opportunity to recharge

14 Cold-Weather Eats It’s country comfort food for the Cohns of Carroll County

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Dear Reader Although winter won’t officially begin for over a week, with Chanukah at the halfway point and school recesses looming, for all intents and purposes, it has arrived. I’ll be the first to admit, winter is not my favorite season. I hate the cold, the bareness of the trees, the driving conditions and the lack of sunlight. Like many people, winter makes me want to hibernate. Even so, the season does have its perks. Perks like long winter breaks at home or away, cozy sweaters, every style of boots and social gatherings,

where potato latkes and other stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods are served. Within the next two weeks, some of us (myself included) will travel to New York City to enjoy the holiday lights, take in a Broadway show or visit friends and family. This month’s cover story featuring the gorgeous cityscapes of photographer and Baltimore native Evan Joseph (Evan Uhlfelder when he’s not at work) will undoubtedly whet our appetites for visiting the city that never sleeps.

pleasers. First, get cozy with the Cohn family, as they share recipes for Challah Cheese Strata and Tavss Family Noodle Kugel, and then join Andrew Woods in this month’s Dining With, as he shares his recipe for braised short ribs of beef bourguignon. Also this month: just in time for New Year’s Eve, we present some of the season’s most glittery fashion trends, learn what’s happening with Pikesville High graduate Dana Isaacson (nee Seiden,) see who’s Out and About in the community and get down to earth with Ron Snyder’s “Parenting on the Fly.”

Planning a trip farther than a bus ride away? Our story about a meaningful women’s mission to Israel, will put us in the mood for a trip to the Holy Land.

Happy Travels, Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year.

Cold weather sends some of us to the kitchen. This month’s Insider is chock full of cold weather crowd

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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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2. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Dredge ribs in the flour. Drizzle oil in braising pan or large frying pan. Sear ribs on all sides over medium-high heat until browned. Do this in batches. Set aside seared ribs in large glass baking dish or platter. Add a few more tablespoons of oil to pan. Add aromatic vegetables and herbs to oil. Cook until slightly softened. Add wine and stir thoroughly, getting all browned bits from bottom of pan. Allow wine to reduce almost completely, until almost evaporated. Add beef stock, stirring until combined. Allow to come to simmer.

Dining with Andrew Woods For Andrew Woods, 28, cooking is all about family — his family of origin and the family of friends he has built since moving to Baltimore in 2010. A development professional for The Associated, Woods became passionate about cooking after his mother passed away in 2004. “I didn’t want to lose the recipes I grew up with as a child in New Orleans,” he says. So Woods wrote down all his mother’s recipes from memory and then prepared them over and over until he got them right. The project led to many dinner parties, a cooking blog and a digital cookbook called, “Join Me For Supper.” See it at joinmeforsupper.com. Here, Woods shares one of his signature dishes — braised short ribs of beef bourguignon. “It’s a French version of flanken,” he explains.

Braised Short Ribs of Beef Bourguignon 4-6 lbs. bone-in or boneless short ribs of beef or flanken 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons vegetable oil or plain olive oil, not extra virgin 2 large leeks, cleaned, sliced thinly 3 carrots, sliced, 4 large stalks of celery, sliced, 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 sprigs thyme, 3 bay leaves 2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz 4 cups excellent quality beef stock or broth salt and pepper to taste

3. If you’re using a Dutch oven, add the meat to the vegetables, cover tightly with the lid and braise in the preheated oven for 4 hours. If you’re using a large baking dish, arrange ribs in the dish and cover with the liquid and vegetables. It should just fit. Cover tightly with foil. Place baking dish over a foil-lined sheet pan to catch any liquid that bubbles over and allow to cook in the oven for 4 hours. 4. After 4 hours, remove meat carefully. Arrange on baking dish and return to oven. Strain liquid into large saucepan, discarding vegetables. Remove as much fat as possible with ladle or fat separator. Simmer 15 minutes over high heat, stirring carefully. It should thicken slightly. Finish with freshly chopped parsley. Arrange ribs on plates or serving platter, spoon sauce over ribs and reserve remaining sauce for table. Serve with simple egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Into the Wilderness By David Ebenbach, 2012 222 pages, Soft cover

When I received my review copy of “Into the Wilderness,” David Ebenbach’s new and second short story collection, I assumed it was about nature. I was kind of right; it’s a book about human nature and the rocky road through parenthood. Judaism plays a supporting role in each of Ebenbach’s stories, whether they are about single mothers, gay fathers, intermarried families or the transition from parenting children to parenting teenagers. Ebenbach’s characters are real and memorable, and readers will have no trouble identifying with their struggles. Ebenbach’s manuscript won the Washington Writers’ Publishing House Fiction Prize, and with good reason. “Into the Wilderness” is a delightful read. — Simone Ellin

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Hanging At The GA Towson Hillel was well represented at the General Assembly.

A Gem of an Evening Fashionable Philanthropy Jennifer Berman (left) and Wendy Miller, co-chaired this year’s Israel Bonds fashion show.

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Parenting Ron Snyder

Parenting on the Fly Ron Snyder is a JT staff reporter. rsnyder@jewishtimes.com. When our children are born and we hold them for the first time, visions of grandeur fill our heads. The first time I held my son, I imagined him quarterbacking the Ravens to victory in the Super Bowl. And when I first held my daughters, I envisioned them as the first female presidents of the United States. New parents always want the best for their children. They never imagine futures that veer dramatically off course. But that’s exactly what happened to my son on Sept. 9, 2004. That day at Sinai Hospital doctors told us our then-15-monthold, William, had a brain tumor. They called it “big” and said it was located “in a bad spot.” Some of the best brain surgeons in the world gave William just two months to live. They recommended we put him in hospice and “take lots of pictures.” Luckily we didn’t listen. After a dozen

surgeries and a year of brutal chemotherapy, William was cancer-free. Recently, he celebrated seven years in remission. This isn’t a story about overcoming cancer; this is a story about every day after that. When you have a child with a life-threatening disease, every decision you make has an immediate consequence. Thankfully, my wife Lori, a nurse, took on that challenge and made the right choices every step of the way. Today, William is a vibrant 9-year-old who enjoys swimming, riding on his grandfather’s Harley and playing with his 6-year-old twin sisters, Marissa and Megan. While William appears to have won the war against cancer, he still has many more battles ahead. Medical technology has made great strides in helping cancer patients survive. However, with survival comes a host of challenges — both physical and mental — that can be very daunting. For William, it means dealing with seizures, learning disabilities, severe loss of hearing, partial blindness and problems with balance that make

it difficult to perform typical childhood activities. As parents, we are so proud that our child overcame so much, but it hurts when we watch how he struggles through tasks that his peers — and even his younger siblings — find easy. It’s heart wrenching, wondering what the future holds for a child with special needs. We’ve come to realize that William likely will live with us the rest of our lives and that his siblings probably will have to help him after we are gone. At the same time, we are doing all we can to ensure William lives as normal and as independent a life as possible. Part of that means seeking out ways to help him compensate. In fact, as you are reading this we are in Ohio training a service dog that will help William deal with everything from hearing to anxiety to seeking help should he have a seizure. William’s story is one I share with pride and one I hope will let other parents know that, should their child’s journey go off course, there is still a path to a happy ending. ✧

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Picture Perfect Evan Joseph started his blossoming photographic career in Jewish Baltimore Written By Simone Ellin | Photography By Evan Joseph

Baltimorean Ethan Uhlfelder never expected to be known as Evan Joseph, New York real estate photographer of the rich and famous. “It’s so weird to be this New York person with my Orioles cap and Ravens gear,” he said. “I’ve gone from the darkroom at Pikesville High School to a New York City gallery, where 200 people are drinking champagne.” Indeed, Joseph’s career has taken some surprising twists and turns. And he’s found that in life, as in photography, timing (along with a lot of talent) is everything.

Photo by Evan Joseph, taken from a helicopter at dusk.

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The NYC home of musician and Evan Joseph’s client, Lenny Kravitz

The New Yorker Hotel through Evan Joseph’s lens.

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Evan Joseph gets ready for another shoot.

After graduating from Pikesville in 1988, Joseph attended Vasser College, where he studied the fine arts. After college, he landed a job in a New York City gallery but was soon transferred to the gallery’s Los Angeles location. Within two years, Joseph met his wife, Amy Schulman, a 1991 Pikesville High graduate. “We were a Jewish Times Beshert column,” he recalled, chuckling. “Working in the art gallery was a valuable experience, but I realized it was not satisfying

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me artistically. ‘I’m on the wrong side of the fence,’ I thought. ‘I shouldn’t be selling art, I should be making it.’” In 2000, the couple returned to New York, and Joseph, who had become fixated on “digital art,” enrolled in a graduate program in interactive telecommunications at New York University. “It was a great way to reinvent myself. You bring your passions, and they help you wrap it in a new palette of digital media,” he said. That same year, with his newfound skills in digital art, Joseph and Schulman started an interactive media company. The company sold content to cell phone companies, an idea that

was revolutionary at the time. “People looked at us like we had three heads when we tried to explain what we were doing,” Joseph said. One of their concepts — screensavers for cell phones — really caught on. “We were one of the only companies providing this material. For a short time, our screensavers were beating out Disney’s Mickey Mouse screensavers,” said Joseph. “But by 2003 or 2004, the modern mobile Internet was born, and the big companies took over. “That’s how my photography career got started. The screensavers showed me I loved to design digital pictures. I

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Another view of Times Square

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figured if it worked on a micro scale, it could work on a macro scale.” Eventually, the Josephs got a job helping a real estate company with its website. “The company didn’t have good photographs of the homes they were selling,” Joseph said. “Their photographer had just quit, so I offered to take the pictures.” From then on, Joseph began shooting real estate; in time, he became a full-time photographer. “Pretty soon, I was shooting the homes of people like Joan Rivers, Lenny Kravitz, Naomi Campbell and Sting and buildings like the Trump and the Ritz Carleton,” he said. These celebrities had apartments with incredible views, and Joseph began photographing cityscapes he saw through their windows and balconies.

“One day a publisher called and said he loved my night shots of Manhattan. He asked if I’d like to do a book,” he said. Of course, Joseph’s answer was a resounding ‘yes.’ Not only was “New York City at Night” a big hit (Joseph took the photographs, New Yorkbased journalist Marcia Reiss wrote the text), it also led to shows in galleries in Tribeca and Chelsea. A new book, “New York, Then and Now” will be released later this month by Thunder Bay Press. Joseph is also preparing for additional gallery shows in 10 countries across Europe. Despite the glamorous career, the Josephs (who use the Uhlfelder name in their personal lives) and their children, Ginger, 7, and Rex, 6, live modestly, not in New York, but close by in Jersey City. And while he certainly isn’t

The Chrysler Building at an extreme angle, taken from a helicopter

complaining, Joseph would love to have an exhibition in Baltimore. And if it were possible, he would even “move his whole operation” to his hometown. Said Joseph with a chuckle: “It’s a thrill to be in the JT. Maybe when they read this, my parents will finally understand what I do and why I have to live in New York.” ✧ jtinsider.com 9

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IMAGINE BIRTHRIGHT FOR MOTHERS. Picture a trip to the Holy Land with a group of like-minded women from across North and South America. Visualize a chance to change your world. It’s not as hard as it seems. This spring, Etz Chaim: The Center for Jewish Living and Learning will help arrange for 18 local mothers to travel to Israel on the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project trip. The mission is free. Participants pay only for their airfare. The goal of the experience: to inspire a woman, inspire a family, inspire a community. “It’s a trip we do for ourselves, to recharge our batteries, but it is also for our families,” said

Chaya Porter, who will accompany the local contingency. “We come back recharged and proud and passionate about Judaism.” Take Amy Nusbaum of Owings Mills. Nusbaum learned about the JWRP mission from a friend. She said of her 2012 trip, “It was like a dream come true.” Of course, the trip involved traveling around the Jewish state. Much like Taglit-Birthright, the nine-day tour takes the women to all the important historic and modern-day sites so they can learn about the history of Israel and its modern-day issues. Different, the women take part in Torah classes and participate in special women’s-style sessions, like challah baking.

For Nusbaum, the highlight of the experience was climbing Masada, on top of which she received a Hebrew name — Emunah. She described that day as “mind blowing.” She also was blown away by the Western Wall and by having dinner with a group of Israeli soldiers. Her own son was 18 at the time, the age in which youth in Israel are enlisted in the IDF. “Can you imagine having a child in the army? … They are babies. They are babies, these kids, and they defend the country — and they are happy to do it,” said Nusbaum. “That was so moving to me.” Linda Rimerman’s experience was similar. Unlike Nusbaum, however, Rimerman’s children

Kerri Cohen (right) of Baltimore bonds with an IDF solder on her 2012 trip.

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were slightly younger that Nusbaum’s at the time of her 2011 mission. She was divorced and had recently become engaged. Rimerman’s finance agreed to watch the children. The night she arrived, she called home. “My daughter had a 101-degree fever, and my ex-husband had done some terrible stuff, and I just cried that first night. ‘Why am I here?’ How could I have left?’” recalled Rimerman.

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But the next day, those feelings of guilt subsided, and her world was transformed. “We got into the Old City of Jerusalem. We were at the Kotel,” she said. Rimerman’s group was asked to write letters to themselves, which would be mailed back to them a few months later. She was sitting in the Aish HaTorah conference center looking out the stained glass windows at the Jewish quarter.

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“I just started crying again,” she said, but these we tears of joy. “I realized how grateful I was to be in Israel.” Rimerman said this trip had a special dynamic because it was made up of only women between the ages of 28 and 58, women who were mothers. And they were all there for the same reason — to grow. Rimerman did just that. She said she does not consider herself a religious person — she does not keep kosher or go to shul, but “I have a lot of spirituality, and I came back with a lot more.” She also got involved in the community. Today, she and her group learn each month with Rebbetzin Bracha Goldberger. Rimerman volunteers with the local Chabad Friendship Circle and with CHANA: Counseling, Helpline & Aid Network for Abused Women. Her 12-year-old daughter is involved with Beth Israel’s Kadima bat mitzvah program, and her 21-year-old son will be traveling on Birthright Israel in the coming months. “It is an incredible way to inspire yourself — physically, emotionally, spiritually,” said Porter. “All of us women are so busy taking care of everyone else. But we have an innate spirituality, and [on this trip] it can be tapped into.” For more information about the next JWRP mission, visit jwrp.org or email Porter at chayaporter@aol.com. ✧

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wants to fill her home with the aromas and memories of traditional Jewish comfort food she knows just where to turn: She has a whole notebook of family favorites collected by her mother. “They’re always the ones we’ve had at family get-togethers,” Cohn explains. “They’re so good!” Three years ago Cohn and her husband, Jeremy, settled in the Carroll County community of Hampstead. They’ve since added to their family; they’re the parents of Jonah, 2. Stephanie, who is from South Florida, works in Columbia for Enterprise Community Investments; Jeremy, a Reisterstown native, works for the Social Security Administration. “I’m not a snow person,” says Cohn, laughing, but she’ll take quaint Carroll County over hot and crowded South Florida any day. 14 iNSIDER December 2012

When the Cohns are in “good planning mode” they prepare meals the night before, so everything is ready to go when they get home from work. But most of the time, major cooking waits for weekends. “I have a whole book of recipes that my mom labeled ‘Tavss Family Favorites,’” says Cohn. (Tavss is Stephanie’s maiden name.) Cohn’s mother gave similar notebooks to her two sisters as well. “A lot of (the recipes) are desserts. We like desserts!” When her grandmother died three years ago, Cohn’s mother found many of the original hand-written recipes among her possessions. Her mother still has the originals and gave copies to her daughters. That’s “really special too,” Cohn notes. On cold, winter days, the Cohn family can warm up with these hearty old-time favorites. ✧

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This is a great brunch dish. Cohn uses a glass baking dish, but any 9-by-13 casserole dish or pan will work. INGREDIENTS 11⁄2 loaves of rectangular challah, sliced 1 ⁄2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1 ⁄2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 green or red pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 ⁄2 lb. mushrooms, sliced 6 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk butter or margarine, melted salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Remove the crust from the bread. Spread butter or margarine on both sides of the bread. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with the bread. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread. Add another layer of bread. Spread vegetables over the bread. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Mix eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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An Open Letter to Brian Lurie, President of the New Israel Fund, From Concerned Israelis Dear Mr. Lurie: t accusations NIF-funded groups We write to ask a simple question: Do you stand by the lates are making against Israel? NIF led a campaign that sought After Operation Cast Lead in 2009, groups funded by the That campaign culminated in to portray Israel as a war criminal and human rights violator. cited NIF groups hundreds of the Goldstone Report, a ruthlessly biased attack on Israel that times. Even Judge Goldstone himself has disowned it. ps are once again making Now, in the weeks after the latest conflict in Gaza, NIF grou misleading and unfounded accusations against the IDF. Torture in Israel are claiming B’tselem, Adalah, Gisha, and the Public Committee Against national law, and is perpetrating that the IDF targeted journalists and civilians, violated inter ventions. “collective punishment,” a war crime under the Geneva Con ets forced thousands of Israelis In the weeks leading up to Israel’s response, as terrorist rock ks or stood up for Israel’s right – into bomb shelters, none of these groups criticized the attac defend itself. its human right, and its right under international law – to rship as the new president of Despite this troubling record, we hold out hope for your leade fund responsible for the veracity the New Israel Fund. We ask that you hold the groups you untability from them as they do of their accusations, and that you demand just as much acco from the IDF. lis deserve to know : And if you do not stand by their latest false accusations, Israe What will you do to reform the New Israel Fund? Sincerely, Im Tirtzu The Zionist Student Movement

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Chanukah Shabbat Rocks at Har Sinai: Unique musical Shabbat experience featuring the congregation’s in-house rock band, Chai-Jinx. 6:15 p.m., Har Sinai Congregation, 2905 Walnut Ave., Owings Mills. Service is free; dinner is $15 for adults, $9 for children. Contact 410-654-9393.

Smadar Livne Art Open House: Livne, an Israeli native, displays original paintings and sculptures. 6 to 9 p.m., 8 Music Square Road, Suite F, Owings Mills. Contact 410654-2265 or 410-382-3133 or visit smadarlivne.com.

Beth Am’s Family Chanukah: Israeli dancing, dreidels, festive dairy dinner. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Beth Am Congregation, 2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore. Cost: $15 for adults; $10 for children, ages 6 to 12 (under 6 are free). Contact 410-532-2446 or office1@bethambaltimore.org.

Job Search Network: Learn about current job search and recruiting trends. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Contact Ronnie Green at 410-843-7433 or rgreen@jcsbaltimore.org.

A View from the Frontline: Shalom Cohen, former Israeli ambassador to Egypt, will discuss Israel and the Arab world, 8 p.m., Beth Shalom Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. Contact Jeff Rubin at 410-452-0650 or jrubin@washingtoninstitute.org.

Laser Lights: Join Chizuk Amuno Congregation for a community Chanukah celebration. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Register at chizukamuno.org/ laserlights.

Chanukah Wonderland: Crafts and more. 10 a.m., Chabad of Park Heights, 5713 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore. Cost: $8. Contact 410-358-4787 or info@chabadof parkheights.com.

Evening with Rebbetzin Jungreis: Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis offers her inspirational message. 8 p.m., Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road. Contact Vicki Reches at 410-764-1553 or info@etzchaimusa.org.

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Mommy and Me Exercise: Work out with your child, ages 6 months to 15 months. 10 a.m., Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills. Cost: $15. Contact 410-902-1611.

Social Media Networking: Explore and learn network sites to help you manage your job search. 9:30 a.m., JCS Building, 5750 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore. Contact 410-466-9200 or info@jcsbaltimore.org.

Dennis Pitta Radio Show: Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta and WNST1570 talk football. 7 p.m., Bill Bateman’s Bistro, 102 Chartley Drive, Reisterstown.

“The Nutcracker:” The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Baltimore School for the Arts present “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 110 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. Contact Ticketmaster at 410-547-SEAT or visit ticketmaster.com.

Entrepreneur and Business Meet-up: Monthly group brings together current and future business owners in Northwest Baltimore. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Weinberg Park Heights JCC, 5700 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore. Contact Ronnie Green at 410-843-7433 or rgreen@jcsbaltimore.org.

Partners in Torah: Discuss a variety of Jewish issues in a relaxed setting. 8 p.m., Etz Chaim, 3702 Fords Lane, Baltimore. Contact 443-468-4598 or toby@etzchaimusa.org.

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e Write Stuff Author with Baltimore roots explores the writing process with youth at D.C. day school By Suzanne Pollak

the author of 230 children’s books to turn a bunch of second- through fourthgraders at the Torah School of Greater Washington into potential writers. David Adler, who is famous for such books as the Cam Jansen detective chapter-book series and the Holocaust book, “The Number on My Grandfather’s Arm,” conducted three sessions on his books and writings so that all the students at the school in Silver Spring heard him on Dec. 5. Mostly entertaining but often quite serious, the 65-year-old New York resident patiently explained to the students how everything around them is a potential story, every person a potential character. He told them unequivocally never try to write a great story. Instead, he said, just keep writing and rewriting. The father of three sons and two grandsons told the students, who were all seated crisscross on the floor of the cafeteria, the first thing he does after he gets an idea is to write a list of things he wants to include in the book. Then he writes page one. Next he rereads and rewrites page one. Then he moves on to page two. When that is done, he goes back to the beginning, constantly rereading and rewriting. “Therefore page one is the most rewritten page. The first sentence is the most reread and rewritten one, because it’s the most important one,” Adler said. Think of a birthday cake, he told the students. If the first piece tastes terrible, will you have another? Of course not, he said, explaining that

people will not keep reading a book they don’t like. Adler has been writing Cam Jansen stories for 33 years. e young detective’s nickname is short for camera since she has such a perfect photographic memory. She solves crimes by just saying “click” and then recalling all she has seen earlier. Her recollections always produce the necessary clues. The author is Orthodox and spent nine years in a school similar to the Torah School, he recalled. He sent his sons to a Jewish day school. His mother was born in Germany, and his father grew up in Baltimore. Adler fondly remembers his visits to his grandmother’s Baltimore house, where his uncle still resides. “Whatever I wanted, she would make,” he said of his grandmother. His father continued to receive the Baltimore Jewish Times while he was growing up in New York, he noted. His religion is important to him, and he proudly notes that of his 230 published works, 30 of them are about Jewish subjects, including the Holocaust and holidays. He finds it easier to speak at Jewish schools, not so much because he has that background in common, but because he doesn’t have to explain that he only eats kosher food. “They always want to feed me a meal,” he said of the various school officials. Adler looks forward to his talks with his readers. “I enjoy talking to kids. I enjoy getting out of the house. I work at home; it’s good for me to get out,” he said. At the Torah School, he spoke directly to the students, often pointing to one, asking that child to stand

David Alper grew up reading the Baltimore Jewish Times. Today, he is a well-known author.

and then working on a way to make the writing process interesting. Rina Troy, a second-grader, shyly rose when asked. He pointed to the

“You are never wrong when you are writing a story. at’s why it’s called ‘writing.’” — Author David Adler

8-year-old’s bright pink sweatshirt with a hood and said, “She’s what I call an inspiration.” He then went on to re-create the story of “Little Red Riding Hood,” only this time she wandered through the mall, not the forest. Yonos Rappaport, a fourth-grader, also stood up. Adler helped him think of a classmate he’d like to write about, only changing some of the facts around to make it fiction. Adler bases many of his characters on people or incidents he knows. His oldest son’s love of baseball is the theme of many books. A family crisis in which his middle son lost his snake somewhere in the house became the

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subject of another book. “I said. ‘This is great. I can use it in a story.’ Everyone else in my house said, ‘This was terrible,’” he recalled. Adler attended college and graduate school and taught math in the New York City public school system but always preferred writing. “There is only one right answer to a math problem, whereas there are lots of ways to write a good book,” he told the students. While there are many incorrect answers in math, “You are never wrong when you are writing a story. That’s why it’s called ‘writing,’” he said, making a play with the word “right.” Adler professes to being much happier playing “with words all day. Just playing, checking and changing,” he said of his workday. “It’s not hard work.” He plans to keep writing for a long time. “My first book came out in 1975. Thirty seven years, I’ve been publishing,” he said. “I like what I do, and as long as I am being published, I’ll keep working. If I am fortunate, I won’t have to retire,” he said. JT Suzanne Pollak writes for JT‘s sister publication, Washington Jewish Week.

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C OME THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, we all know the drill: Place a large order of Chinese food and make at least one trip to the movies. Not much else is open. But, for the last four years Magooby’s Joke House in Timonium has offered a departure from the normal routine — well, kind of. ere’s still a whole lot of Chinese food. On Christmas Eve, Magooby’s will host its fih annual Comedy Cantonese, an event that combines renowned Jewish comedians with a stocked Chinese food buffet, which includes Kosher options. “It’s a night when Jews have nothing else to do,” Magooby’s owner Andrew Unger said. “We know that Jewish people love their Chinese food, and it just seemed to make sense to put together a show with Jewish comedians for a mostly Jewish audience and serve some Chinese food.” It didn’t take long for Unger to realize that there was a strong demand for original activities on Christmas. Aer solid attendance at the inaugural event, Comedy Cantonese has sold out the last three years. And that includes year No. 2 at Magooby’s initial location in Parkville, which Unger’s older brother Marc — a national touring comedian who’s headlined the event twice — joked doesn’t exactly have the most robust Jewish population. “Parkville might as well be the Gaza strip,” Marc Unger said. Past acts for the event have included Richard Pryor’s daughter, Rain Pryor

(whose mother is Jewish), and liberal Jewish comedian Scott Blakeman. This year’s headliner is Rachel Feinstein, a finalist on Season 7 of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” who filmed an installment of “Comedy Central Presents” in March 2010. One to commonly reference her Jewish upbringing and all things family, Feinstein’s official website jokes that she grew up on the “ruthless streets of Bethesda.” “Even though I own a comedy club, I’m a pretty tough judge of comedians. It’s not easy to make me laugh,” Unger said. “And Rachel makes me laugh out loud. She tells a lot of personal stories and things I can relate to. I just find her to be extremely funny.” Unger added that Jewish comedians enjoy performing at Comedy Cantonese because they know their Jewish material won’t go over the heads of a predominately Jewish audience. Routinely performing in New York, Feinstein is accustomed to appearing in front of a Jewish crowd.

Magooby’s Joke House 5th Annual Comedy Cantonese Monday, Dec. 24, 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium Tickets: $30 ($35 for kosher selection) For reservations, call 410-252-2727 or visit magoobys.com

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She’s also done her fair share of Christmas Eve comedy shows. However, none of her previous gigs on the holiday have included Chinese food. “I’ve never performed in a place where there’s some sort of a wonton bar, but I think that’s hilarious,” Feinstein said. “It’s obviously necessary because if Jews don’t eat, they complain. So it’s good to know they are eating. You got to make sure the Jews are fed.” In addition to her Jewish humor, Feinstein said her topics span the spectrum of her life experiences. Humiliating memories, personal relationships — nothing is out of bounds. “I try to talk about what makes me laugh, and usually people can relate to most experiences I have,” Feinstein said. “I can’t really imagine not having that space to put all those things in. There is nothing that I won’t

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speak about on stage.” Magooby’s normally accommodates 350 guests, but to make room for the buffet stand, it will scale back its seating to around 320. And, amid the laughs, attendees can indulge on Chinese food staples like beef and broccoli, orange chicken and lo mein. Unger got the idea for Comedy Cantonese from his brother, who began his comedy career at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Ill. Marc Unger performed at the Chicago club for a similar event and thought the premise would work in Baltimore. “I said, ‘Hey, let’s do a Jewish show,’” Marc Unger recalled. “Andrew said, ‘OK, I’ll give it a shot.’ … It’s just taken off.” JT

Owner Andrew Unger has given Magooby’s a proven winner: a Christmas Eve Show featuring Jewish comedians and Chinese food.

David Snyder is a JT staff reporter dsnyder@jewishtimes.com

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Basketball, Bonding Whether it was reacting to junior Spencer Kronthal banking a threepointer off the backboard or chanting “e Dreidel Song” to distract opponents during free throws, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and its fans consistently ratcheted up the decibel level for last week’s 26th Annual Weiner Tournament. For four straight days, the gym was rocking. Although the Beth Tfiloh boys’ and girls’ teams finished in second and third place, respectively, the event — which pitted seven Jewish day schools against each other — continues to stand for so much more than just basketball. Players from each team also spent ample time

connecting off the court. “You see Jews from all different backgrounds come together at our school,” Beth Tfiloh athletics coach Marc Burkom said. “It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate to the kids how, even though we all practice Judaism in a different way, we’re all Jewish and we’re all part of the same faith.” The boys’ tournament winner was the Heschel School from Manhattan, N.Y. On the girls’ side, Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto (Kimel Campus) captured the title. — David Snyder — Photography by Justin Tsucalas and David Stuck

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During A Hospital Stay … You are the face of quality the best possible care during a visit to the hospital or a doctor’s office? as the patient, you have a right to quality care, which means “the right care, at the right time, every time.” ink about your last hospital stay or doctor’s appointment. What could you have done to improve care or interaction? e first thing: Come prepared. Whether your hospital stay or appointment is expected or not, here are a few ways you, as a patient, can positively affect your quality of care. > always keep a list of medications with you to give to the nurse or doctor. Be sure to include the drug’s name, dose and how often you take it. > as soon as the caregivers walk into the room/cubicle, ask them if they have washed their hands. > ask for an interpreter if necessary. > if you don’t understand your condition or treatment options, ask for clarification. Completely understanding the situation is key to a speedy recovery. > ask for as much information — brochures, DVDs, internet sites — as you can, so you feel comfortable with your care. take notes or ask your caregiver to write notes for you. > Keep a list of all of your immunizations and allergies, including drug allergies. > Bring a list of questions. even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to forget them once you are in the doctor’s office. Why should you keep a list of your medications and allergies? While in the hospital, a list allows your doctor to prescribe medications that you can take at home, if appropriate for your condition. if you are visiting a doctor’s office, the list allows your caregiver to ensure you are taking your medications as prescribed and to

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TIPS & TRICKS ✧ There are many recipes online for making preserved lemons. They are actually “pickled lemons” and take a few weeks to marinate. Wegmans carries ready-to-use preserved lemons in its international section.

✧ Tamarind pulp or concentrate is an important Syrian ingredient carried in Indian markets or the Wegmans international section. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen.

✧ “A Fistful of Lentils” is a wonderful Syrian-Jewish cookbook by Jennifer Abadi, filled with warm, easy, yet exotic recipes adapted for American kitchens.

Pearl Dwek (left) and Ora Imanoel prepare a dinner party.

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SYRIAN MECHSHI KUSA (Zucchini or Yellow Squash stuffed with ground meat and rice) (Meat) 8-10 medium zucchini or yellow squash 1 pound Hashu (Syrian ground meat and rice filling, below) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Almost all Jews left Syria in 1997, but their cuisine has been well preserved. Syrian cuisine is quite unique. The recipes often highlight dried fruits, lentils and sweet-sour flavors such as tamarind and pomegranates. Spices are dominant in most dishes — especially turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, allspice and saffron. Cilantro is also used, as well as Persian olives, rose water and preserved lemons, all influenced by professional chefs in many Syrian/ Persian as well as other fused ethnic dishes. Here in Baltimore, you can buy real kosher Syrian foods made by two local mavens. Let me introduce two workaholic moms who love to cook and entertain: Ora Imanoel and Pearl Dwek. They discovered that many friends kept asking them for their recipes. Imanoel and Dwek joined forces to create a unique catering company: Mazza From Heaven. The women create tasty, homemade, kosher food that is healthy, preservative-free and reasonably priced. They buy most of the authentic spices and ingredients from Middle Eastern or Indian shops. The menu is a mix of Syrian, Persian and American cuisine. Imanoel’s profession as a nurse allows Mazza to accommodate a wide range of special needs, such as for those who have swallowing difficulties or gluten-free, vegetarian and diabetic diets. Along with daily meals, Imanoel and Dwek can provide meals for Shabbat, holidays, vacations and special occasions. They also offer package deals based on any budget and taste. To contact Mazza From Heaven, call Imanoel at 410-530-3158 or contact them at mazzafromheaven@yahoo.com. Ilene Spector is a local freelance writer.

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20 dried apricots 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 potato, peeled 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons ott (tamarind concentrate), homemade or store-bought 1 tablespoon sugar

HASHU 1 pound ground beef 1

/3 cup short grain rice

1 teaspoon allspice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1

/4 teaspoon white pepper

1 onion, chopped (optional) 1 cup pine nuts (optional )

Soak rice in water enough to cover for 15 minutes, then drain. Combine all other ingredients and mix well. Strip the outside of the zucchini and cut them in half horizontally. Remove any seeds. Loosely stuff each half with the Hashu. In a medium-large pot, peel and slice a potato and line the bottom of the pot with it with the vegetable oil. Layer the squash halfway up the pot, then put half the apricots on top. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the squash for 10 minutes or until it begins to release liquid. Add the remaining apricots in a layer and sprinkle with salt. Mix the fresh lemon juice, ott and sugar and add to top of apricots. Pour 1 cup of water and place a heat-proof plate on top of the mixture as a weight. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium

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baking powder. Add to wet mixture and mix well. Pour batter into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan or a 9-inch spring form pan and bake at 350 degrees about 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Allow to cool completely and loosen edges with a sharp knife to remove. Place a large flat plate on top of pan and turn the cake upside down. For glaze: In a small saucepan, combine honey and tahini and cook over low until blended to a smooth consistency, about 5 minutes. Add the sesame seeds and mix well. Remove from heat and immediately pour over the cake, allowing the glaze to soak in. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. You can cut into diamond shapes about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide and serve at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. Syrian Mechshi Kusa

MISH MOSH M’FIS’DOK (From “A Fistful of Lentils”) (Cold Rose Water Syrup with Apricots & Pistachios)

heat Reduce heat to low simmer, then let cook for one hour or place directly in preheated 350-degree oven for an hour. 6-8 servings.

PEARL’S POMEGRANATE MARINATED RACK OF LAMB (Meat)

degrees or 130 degrees for medium rare, about 25 minutes. Baste lamb with reserved reduced marinade twice toward the end of cooking, saving some. Remove lamb from oven; cover with a tea towel. Let cool 10 minutes. Carve into chops. Drizzle each chop with a scant teaspoon of remaining reduced marinade. Garnish chops with pomegranate seeds. Makes 16 chops to serve 4.

11/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 cup pomegranate juice

2 cups (1 pound) firmly packed dried whole Turkish apricots 5 3/4 cups cold water 1 cup sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons rose water 1

/2 cup whole shelled pistachio nuts or 1 cup slivered blanched almonds

1 cup water (if using pistachios)

2 racks of lamb (8 chops each) 6 large cloves garlic, minced

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From “A Fistful of Lentils” — This is a much more exotic and richer honey cake than the ones served at Rosh Hashanah.

3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper

KA’IKEH B’AH’SAL

2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, for garnish

(Honey Cake with Sesame Glaze)

To prepare lamb, lightly score fat in a diamond pattern; rub each rack with half the garlic and half the thyme. Put lamb in a heavy-duty resealable bag. Scrape up off the work surface any garlic and thyme that didn’t adhere to the lamb; add it to the bag. Pour pomegranate juice into bag, then seal. Marinate lamb in the refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally. To cook lamb, remove lamb from bag, reserving marinade; pat dry. Bring to cool room temperature. Meanwhile, strain reserved marinade; reduce over medium-high heat by about half. Reserve. Rub each rack with half the olive oil; season well with salt and pepper. Arrange racks in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast at 500 degrees until the internal temperature reads between 125

(Parve) Cake: 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1

/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)

2

/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking power Glaze: 2

/3 cup honey

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Prepare the cake by combining the beaten eggs, tahini, honey and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and

Wash the apricots and place in a large glass or silver serving bowl, covering with 5 cups of the cold water. Place the sugar and remaining 3/4 cup of cold water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour the sugar syrup into the soaking apricots. Add 2 tablespoons of the rose water and stir gently several times very carefully, not breaking apricots. If adding pistachios, bring the 1 cup water to a boil. Add the pistachios and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the hot water, run nuts under cold water and place them on paper towels to dry. The thin brown skins should slip off when you pinch them, revealing a fresh green color, which contrasts nicely with the bright orange apricots. Add the slivered almonds or pistachios to the apricots in the bowl and mix gently. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. Immediately before serving, stir in the remaining half tablespoon of rose water. Serve very cold in small bowls with small spoons. 6-8 servings. jewishtimes.com

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The Haphtarah we read on Shabbat Chanukah is from the book of Zechariah and includes the famous line: “Lo v’chayil v’lo v’choach, ki im b’ruchi,’ amar Hashem Tzvaot. ‘Not by might and not by power but by my spirit,’ says the Lord of Hostsâ€? (4:6). We might ask, in considering this verse, doesn’t Zechariah seem just a bit disingenuous? Chanukah is perhaps the greatest military victory in Jewish history. It commemorates the unlikely victory of the Maccabees over the far superior Seleucid Greek army, the weak against the strong. Surely “mightâ€? and “powerâ€? played a role in this victory! One of the greatest Jewish thinkers of the medieval period helps us to understand the relationship between Judaism and military might. Chanukah is so important, says Maimonides, that if you lack the money to buy lights, you should sell or borrow to fulďŹ ll the mitzvah. But what if only one candle can be found on Friday aî†?ernoon? In a case where we must literally choose between two mitzvoth, should we light for Shabbat or Chanukah? Maimonides says: “Shabbat takes priority because it is shalom bayit. The entire Torah was given to make peace in the world.â€? Peace, says the Rambam, takes priority. It’s not that might and power are insignificant, but when a choice is possible, the right choice is clear. Zechariah is not challenging the historicity of the Jewish military victory. The reality is that the Greeks were a horribly repressive regime. Antiochus Epiphanes banned circumcision and Torah study. He forced our ancestors to compete in the Games and to eat pork. We Jews have learned through experience that we must stand up against such oppression and despotism. Judaism is not a religion

of paciďŹ sm in the fundamentalist sense. And yet, when faced with a choice between military bravado and peace, between milchmet mitzvah (justified war) and Sh’lom bayim (domestic peace), we choose the latter. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, chief rabbi of the U.K. writes, “The greatest military victory takes second place to peace in the home.â€?

THE ENTIRE TORAH WAS GIVEN TO MAKE PEACE IN THE WORLD. — Maimonides Chanukah, more than most Jewish holidays perhaps, is historiographical; it recounts a definitive moment in time, one that ought to be celebrated for what it was — the victory of a small band of heroes against an oppressive military regime. We do ourselves and the world no favor by championing revisionist history. But Chanukah like so many Jewish holidays is also aspirational. War is not something we glorify. It is a tool, a means to the best possible end in terrible circumstances. Ultimately, when faced with a choice, we must choose peace. So we celebrate these eight days of Chanukah, the miracles big and small. But we never forget the promise of Shabbat — the redemptive, messianic hope, a taste of the world to come, where war is never necessary and peace is ultimately victorious. Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah! JT Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg is spiritual leader of Beth Am Synagogue.

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LAYA CHILDRESS always talked about living in New York. Each time she traveled there from Baltimore intending to stay, something always brought her back. Enter Aaron Greges — fall 2009. Laya thought the two had met that summer at Brighton Beach (in Brooklyn) and even messaged Aaron on Facebook. But she had the wrong Aaron. They connected in September after a Torah dedication in her grandfather’s honor. Laya strolled down King’s Highway and met a friend accompanied by Aaron. Laya gazed into Aaron’s striking blue eyes and felt an instant connection. “I saw something,” says Laya, 21. “It was very settling.” Aaron read her as vibrant and adventurous. In town for three days, her suitcase was packed for three months. “She had a great smile on her face, and she was ready to do anything,” says the Brooklyn native, 26. Laya stayed for two weeks, and they dined together nearly every

evening. On their last night, they found themselves walking from Flatbush to the beach. They sat talking for what seemed like a half-hour. Suddenly, the sun appeared. It was 7 a.m. Laya was due at the bus station, and Aaron needed to get to work. They wondered how a relationship could succeed long distance. But that Friday, Aaron appeared to spend Shabbos with Laya and met Barry and Dvora Childress, who liked him from the start. Their relationship progressed quickly, and although neither spoke aloud of a future, both felt it. They alternated spending Shabbat together in New York and Baltimore, and by December 2010, Laya made plans to move north. “I always knew I would end up in New York, there was always something missing,” Laya says. “Aaron was the missing link.” They spoke about a three-year plan for marriage. But a year later, Aaron went to a jeweler. That night, he convinced Laya to join him for dinner.

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Kozlovsky-Weller adriane and harry Kozlovsky are happy to announce the marriage of their son, david Joshua, to Gabri Sarit, daughter of Marsha and Elliott Weller of Skokie, Ill. e wedding took place on Nov. 19, 2012 at Kochav hayam in Caesarea, Israel. Rabbi Steven Stein of Efrat, who is david’s uncle, officiated. david graduated from Bar-Ilan Uni-

versity with a degree in economics and logistics and is serving as a budget analyst for the Israel defense Forces at Kirya, in Tel aviv. Gabri is in her second year at the Interdisciplinary Center herzliya. david is the grandson of Rose and leon Kozlovsky and Shirley and the late david Stein. e couple resides in Givat Shmuel, Israel.

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great-aunt, Rose Marks. Proud grandparents are Susan and Stephen Miller of Baltimore and Michael and Tina Cordasco of Washington Township, N.J.

MIllER hal and Yael Miller of Brooklyn, N.Y., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarina Isobel, on May 24, 2011. Sarina’s hebrew name is Yehudit Simcha aer her maternal grandmother, Phyllis Judith duvdivani, and her maternal great-grandfather, Isaac Marks. Proud grandparents are Susan and Stephen Miller of Baltimore, Ilan duvdivani of houston and the late Phyllis Judith duvdivani.

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JessicaandRachelPerlmanproudlyannouncethebirth of their daughter, Samantha Riley, on Nov. 8, 2012. Samantha’s hebrew name is Schmuela in loving memory of her maternal great-grandfather, (Schmuel) Samuel Finkelstein. Proud grandparents are Patti and Ira Friedman of Pikesville. happy aunts are Brooke and laura Friedman. her loving great-grandmother is Norma Friedman of Boca Raton, Fla.

PhIllIPS Rebecca hoerg Phillips and Jason laurence Phillips of Washington, d.C., are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Violet Phillips, on Nov. 19, 2012. Emma was born at Sibley Memorial hospital in Washington, d.C., and weighed 5 pounds, 10.6 ounces and measured 19.5 inches. Proud grandparents are dr. howard and Esther hoerg of Reisterstown and Godfrey and lauren Phillips of New Canaan, Conn.

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Chanukah Fun: Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan, head of the Chabad Center and Lubavitch of Maryland, and Howard Silverman, 13, light the shamash candle on the Esther Ann Menorah in McKeldin Square. Hundreds of people attended the community’s candle- lighting ceremony.

Topped Off: Owings Mills Transit LLC has topped off the first of two luxury apartment buildings with ground-floor retail space, located within Metro Centre at Owings Mills, a mixed-use, Transit-Oriented Development. The twin five-story buildings, which cumulatively contain 56,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 232 market-rate apartment homes on the upper four floors, are situated along the main avenue of the Metro Centre project called Grand Central Avenue. The second building is expected to be topped off in approximately two weeks. “Our team is currently finalizing pricing for our apartment homes, and we plan to initialize our marketing efforts within the next several weeks,” said Howard Brown, chairman of David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd., which is constructing and managing the project. Learn more about what’s coming at davidsbrown.com. jewishtimes.com

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GOODMAN — On December 5, 2012, JEFFREY; cherished son of Irvin and Hilda (nee Perkal) Goodman; beloved brother of Linda ( Jerry) Golob; dear uncle of Erin ( Jesse) Simmons and Jared (Laura) Eudell. Interment at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Linwood Center, 3421 Martha Bush Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.

LEBSON — On December 6, 2012, DAVID; beloved husband of the late Ruth J. Lebson (nee Woolf ); beloved father of Stephen L. Lebson and the late Dr. Arthur M. Lebson; devoted father-in-law of Ilene R. Lebson and Barbara Lebson; devoted brother of the late Hyman Lebson; loving grandfather of Shari Lebson Wetzel and Daniel, Joshua, Andrew and Rebecca Lebson; loving great-grandfather of Ashley and Ryan Wetzel. Interment at Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. LIPPMAN — On December 10, 2012, SYDELLE ROSALIE (nee Silberman); beloved wife of the late Herman Benjamin Lippman; loving mother of Claudia Beth Chappel (Richard Winelander), Jill Ellen (Larry) Smith and Robert Alexander (Micky) Lippman; dear sister of the late Fred, Dorothy, Miriam, Paula, Louis, Celia, Sylvia and Burton; loving grandmother of the late Benjamin Chappel and surviving grandmother of Jessica Chappel (Michael) Kremen, Julia Nyman, Zoe Nyman, Haily Lippman and Alex Lippman; dear friend of Norman Greenberg; loving aunt of Richard Heit; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment at Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be made to Pet Rescue of Maryland by calling 410-6276563. MITNICK — On December 9, 2012, MOLLIE (nee Ger); beloved wife of the late Herman L. Mitnick; loving mother of Cheryl Mitnick, Ronald Mitnick, Evan Mitnick and the late Steven Mitnick; beloved mother-inlaw of Myrna Mitnick and Alyse Mitnick; devoted sister of Leah Spector and the late Jack Ger, Isadore Ger, Abraham Ger and Ethel Sibirski; cherished grandmother of Rachel (Akiva)

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OSTRAW — On December 5, 2012, BARBARA; beloved daughter of Joseph (Natalya) Ostraw and Judith (Harvey) Lempert; loving sister of Louis Ostraw. Interment at Mikro Kodesh Beth Israel Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane. Please omit flowers. PERLBERG — On December 5, MARVIN A.; beloved husband of Marcia Perlberg (nee Blum); loving father of Carla Tevelow, Helen (Darrell) Brookstein and the late Steven “Fritz” Perlberg; devoted stepfather of Jenifer (Scott) Uttenreither, Michele (Larry) Greenberg and Evan (Kelly) Lewis; devoted brother of the late Daniel Perlberg; loving grandfather of Keith and Lauren Tevelow, Kimbra and Shannon Brookstein, Dylan and Eli Uttenreither, Jordan and Ethan Greenberg and Cody and Collin Lewis. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. PESOCHIN — On December 7, 2012, YURIY; beloved husband of Nelli Pesochina (nee Treptina); devoted father of Inna (Aleksandr Grigoryev) Pesochina; adored brother of Charna Pesochina; dear uncle of Maryana Gleger; cherished grandfather of Marina Pesochina and Alina Grigoryeva; loving great-grandfather of Nicole. Interment at Arlington Cemetery, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, North Rogers Avenue. Please omit flowers. RODMAN — On December 3, 2012, MURRAY E.; loving father of Hillary Rodman, Scott (Courteney)

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Rodman, Stefanie ( Jeff ) Soeken and Greg ( Joanna) Ruthenberg; loving companion of Mollie Ruthenberg; devoted brother of Ina Ann Rodman and the late Stanely E. Rodman; loving grandfather of Jacob, Joshua, Avery, Emily, Katie, Henry, Leo, Nina and Rosie. Interment at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company, 40 E. Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208. SCHAFFER — On December 3, 2012, ROBERT PAUL; loving father of Stephanie (Larry) Ordet, Rebecca (Steven) Siegel, Brandon Seckler, Michael Schaffer and Jessica Schaffer; dear son of Sylvia Schaffer (nee Drapkin) and the late Harry Schaffer; cherished brother of Ina Rankin; adored grandfather of Kevin and Zach Ordet and Gavin Siegel. Interment at Hebrew Young Men’s Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave. 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06854 or the Jewish Social Service Agency, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850.

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In the Estate of (167355) Ruth Keatts Notice of Judicial Probate To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by FRANCIS X. BORGERDING, JR., ESQ. for judicial probate of the will dated April 13, 2006 (and codicils, if any, dated September 26, 2006) and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at Orphans’ Court, Fifth Floor, 401 Bosley Avenue, County Courts Building, Towson, Maryland 21204 on February 22, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills. GRACE G. CONNOLLY Register of Wills for Baltimore County, Courts Building 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson, Maryland 21204-4403.

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Notice is given that Mary K. Thomas, 1210 Narcissus Ave. Baltimore, MD 21237 and Debra M. Barcikowski, 1311 Grandview Ct., Fallston, MD 21047 and Charles A. Udzinski Jr., 61 S Main St., Stewartstown, PA 17363, were on December 6, 2012 appointed Co-Personal Representative of the estate of Veronica Udzinski who died on September 5, 2012, with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 6th day of June 2013. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Notice is given that Michele Thompson, 3713 Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207, was on December 10, 2012 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eula A. Witherspoon who died on September 17, 2012, without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of June 2013. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

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WANTED EXPERIENCED SALESPERSON! Be proud of what you sell. Our media products have the niche demographic that businesses want to target. We get our customers results! Clipper City Media, publisher of Baltimore Jewish Times and Style Magazine has sales opportunities available. Searching for strategic "closers" with proven sales experience only. We're seeking a "superstar" that has a passion for sales and can grow a book of business. Someone that can deliver smart presentations to a sophisticated decision maker. Competitive compensation with commissions & bonuses. Health options & 401k

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MARKETPLACE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES MR. BOB’S ANTIQUES. Buying now. Antique furniture through 1950ís. $Silver-jewelry-lampsclocks-watches-complete estates. 410-371-3675

APPLIANCE REPAIR APPLIANCE DOCTOR -Repairs all major home appliances. Shlomo Roshgadol 410-358-2707.

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PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/ COMPANION CAREGIVER. Mature with references available. 410-701-8487

HANDYMAN: NO JOB TOO SMALL! MORDECHAI SHAUL. 410-484-1386. MHIC# 19906.

F & M HOMECARE SERVICES LLC:Companion care,all shifts.Affordable rates! 443-872-23334/443-469-3482.

INSTRUCTION & TUTORING

EXPERIENCED MATURE WOMAN seeks position as companion/personal assistant. Excellent References. Has own transportation 443-271-4616.

CAREGIVER/COMPANION: Many years experience w/my parents. Pikesville/North Baltimore area. Michael,410-970-1193

INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT— Mild/Moderate Disabilities: MD State Certified Generic Special Education, grades 1-8. Ephraim, JHU M.S.410-746-9396

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FRIENDS, FAMILY OR BUSINESS MEETUPS IN/OUT OF TOWN? LET US BRING YOU TOGETHER! ANYWHERE/ANYTIME. CALL DON SHEIN! 410-274-3620

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES MARC ELECTRIC MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSED in Baltimore City, Baltimore County & Carroll County. Master Electrician in Baltimore City & County. Decorative lighting, house, power and repairs. Marc Balotin. 410-922-7081. SEE MY AD IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY.

FOR SALE EXQUISITE FULL-LENGTH MINK COAT: SIZE MEDIUM 14. MINT-CONDITION NEW: $10,000 SACRIFICE $2,999. 410-484-5333

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES. Virus-removal, repairing, networking, installing, upgrading. Reasonable rates. Microsoft certified. Quick response. Jeff 410-484-2975

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MY PC MEDIC: Mild mannered corporate IT manager by day & Pikesville’s super computer mentsch by night! Why wait in line for a geek? House-calls on evenings or weekends. Our solutions will fit your budget! *See our ad in the Service Directory. 410-929-9985. www.mypcmedicmd.com

ARISTA CUSTOM FURNITURE: Make your design a reality! Serving the Baltimore area for over 22 years. Call Gus: 410-371-1589SEE OUT AD IN SERVICE DIRECTORY

ELDER CARE I AM LOOKING FOR WORK AS A PRIVATE DUTY HOMECARE NURSE OR COMPANION CAREGIVER FOR SICK OR ELDERLY. LIVE IN OR LIVE OUT. DAY OR NIGHT 8 OR 12 HOUR SHIFTS. DRIVES. GREAT LOCAL REFERENCES. PIKESVILLE, SLADE, OWINGS MILLS ETC. 410-523-4840 BONDED/INSURED NURSING-ASSISTANT AVAILABLE FOR SHIFTWORK/ERRANDS. 7 DAYS PER WEEK. 443-559-2987 GOLDEN DAYS HOME CARE LLC. Companion care and errand services. Licensed, bonded & insured. See our ad in the Service Directory! 410-679-0942 COURTNEY CARES NURSING SERVICES: RN CNA & COMPANION CARE Enabling you to stay in your home! Accepting 24/7 patient referrals. 410-366-0797 State of MD, DHMH License # R3039 EXPERIENCED COMPANION FOR ERRANDS/IN-HOME Care. Local with own car. 410-653-5042

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HANDYMAN ARTIST HOME IMPROVEMENT painting interior/exterior, Powerwashing, drywall repair, carpentry work. License#19441. 410-282-1579

IRV’S HANDYMAN SERVICE No job too small. Free estimates, prompt service. MHIC#77548. 410-486-7454

HANDYMAN- FOR THOSE little jobs the big guys won’t do! David 410-239-7455. MR. ODD JOB. No job is too odd. Specializing in nuisance, small jobs around the home. 443-243-4860

HAULING & MOVING LIONEL’S HAULING. YARD/ basement/ garage cleaning. Reasonable rates. 410-484-8614/ 443-604-4002 PROMPT HAULING. Estate clean-outs, apartments, basements, and attics. Gary 443-564-8487 HAUL AWAY: Prompt professional affordable. Residential/ commercial. Insured/ bonded. Free estimates. SEE OUR AD IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY. 410-526-6000 www.haulawaymd.com

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LANDSCAPING GROUNDSCAPE INC. For all your lawn and landscaping needs. Fall cleanup, planting, mulching etc. 410-415-LAWN/ MHIC#126283 RonSco: Fall leaf/gutter cleaning, aeration, brush removal, landscape cleanup. 410-833-2211

NEED A RIDE? Airports, Doctor’s Appointments & more. I’ll even feed the cat! Call Blumie Blumberg. 410-615-0029

MOVING

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SIMCHA’S MOVING LLC. Residential and commercial. Please call 410-358-7636, 866-764-MOVE(6683)

MR. BOB’S ANTIQUES. Buying now. Antique furniture through 1950ís. $Silver-jewelry-lampsclocks-watches-complete estates. 410-371-3675

PAINTING & WALLCOVERING

WINDOW TREATMENTS

INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR Painting, Wallpapering, Wall paper removal, decorative moldings. Free estimates. MHIC #44233. Call Yaakov. 410-484-8350. SEE MY AD IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY.

DISCOUNT DRAPERIES Rods, Verticals, Mini- blinds. Drapery cleaning, restringing, repair, installation. Norman Goldschmitt 410-358-1651 BEST PRICES on custom blinds, upholstery, draperies. Installation, repairs, drapery -cleaning.410-526-2744

THE PAINT MAN INC. Interior/ exterior. Dry wall, power washing, wallpaper removal. Free estimates. 410-710-8245. FINE INTERIOR PAINTING Decorator colors, paper hanging and removal. Graduate of Maryland Institute of Art. Free Estimates. MHIC #26124 Bert Katz 410-356-4722 FELIKS LEYBENGRUB. BEST of Baltimore 2004. 410-916-2083 MHIC # 49059

PET SERVICES TEACH YOUR DOG TO “STAY” WHILE YOU ARE AWAY! Boarding/Training during the Holidays. Limited-space! 410-857-0555 www.lionheartk9.com

PRESSURE WASHING SPARKLY CLEAN PRESSURE WASHING: Fully Insured Hot-Water Pressure Washing. Commercial & Residential. We bring our own water. 410-977-9165 www.SparklyCleanPressurewashing.com

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ROOM MATE WANTED ROOMATE WANTED:Greenspring-area condo w/private bathroom/shared kitchen. Includes pool access/parking. 443-660-8295

To advertise, call 410-902-2326.

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R E A L E S TAT E F O R R E N T IVY MOUNT A PA R T M E N T S

Located in Mt. Washington offering yearly lease for large delux 3BR, 2BA apartments. Rental $1650-$1875 includes all gas heat & cooking, water full size washer & gas-dryer in unit. Shown by appointment. 410-358-6300 or ivymount@comcast.net

MARGATE TOWNHOME (PIKESVILLE) 3BR 2½ BA. 2,615 sq. ft. with Brand-New roof, Central air/heat, and Washer/Dryer in unit. Open floor plan features hardwood floors & deck. Garage parking with easy access to 695, walking distance to Woodholme shopping center.

$2150/month plus utilities.

410-456-0002

STEVENSON V I L L A G E 3BR, 2BA featuring electric stove with Sabbath-setting, granite counters, eat-in kitchen w/updated kitchen-cabinets, 2 Large walk-in closets, porch, carpeting & hardwood floors throughout. Also includes pool access, 2 reserved electric-gate parking spaces.

Shown by appointment. 410-591-0194

THE RISTEAU

Penthouse. One Bedroom Condo. W/D. Balcony, skylight, indoor parking, pool, tennis, full security. At 695 & 83 $1,600/mo

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The immediate neighborhood includes houses of worship, schools, recreation, shopping and restaurants. 1•2•3 Bedroom Apartments from $815/mo. plus utilities. 2 BR $980/mo. plus utilities

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Beautifully Appointed Garage Townhome with Gorgeous Private Gated Courtyard. Spacious LR & DR with Atrium. Stunning Remodeled Eat–In Kitchen. Wood Floors. Designer Built–Ins. 2 FPLs. Large MBR Suite. Fully Finished Lower LVL. 2 Trex Decks. Backs to open space. Pool/tennis/playground

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REGENCY PARK | $699,000 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

Worthington Woodsyde | $669,900 Diane Baklor 410-303-7700

WORTHINGTON VALLEY | $1,150,000 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

HARBORVIEW | $720,000 Anne Hoke 410-935-0915

REISTERSTOWN | $649,900 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

AVALON EAST | $499,900 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

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GREY ROCK VILLAS | $339,900 Diane Baklor 410-303-7700

BELLCHASE COURT | $349,900

WOODHOLME ESTATES | $359,900 OR $2,900/MO Terry Reamer 443-570-7672

Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

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Quarry Lake Bluffs | $325,000 or $2,750/mo Marni Sacks 410-375-9700

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LUTHERVILLE/TIMONIUM - UNDER CONTRACT $269,900 2BR 2BA Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

TOWSONGATE - UNDER CONTRACT $139,900, 1BR 1.5BA, Ina Leboe 443-540-3974

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STEVENSON VILLAGE - $119,900, 2BR 2BA, Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

I 'm your Baltimore connection LYONSWOOD SOUTH | $251,000 to your FlorRandi ida hSopher ome on410-299-7222 the beach.

OWINGS CHOICE | $239,900 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

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BEDFORD COMMONS - $96,900, 2BR 1BA, Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

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MCDONOGH | $229,900 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

Nancy Sacks 410-653-4146

ANNEN WOODS | $225,000 Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

THE TOWERS - $89,900 2BR 2BA R e duc e d Harriett Wasserman 410-458-5300

WYNANS WOODS | $225,000

VILLAGE OF MILL RUN |$179,000

Nancy Sacks 410-653-4146

Nancy Sacks 410-653-4146

Terry Reamer

Karen Wartzman

Marni Sacks

Randi Sopher

Sharon Mezei

Diane Baklor

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Gerri Miller

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COURTHAVEN/PIKESVILLE - UNDER CONTRACT $85,000 2BR 2BA, David Pensak 410-908-2787

Renee Reamer 443-744-9610

Ina Leboe 443-540-3974

David Pensak 410-908-2787

Shaun Elhai 443-255-2052

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LONG & FOSTER Greenspring Valley – Lutherville

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6 SCHLOSS CT. $599,000

2601 OLD COURT RD. $599,900

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LIBBY BERMAN 410-978-4920

VECKY STANKOVIC 443-421-2921

CAROLE OR LINDA 410-409-8110

PARKE AT MT. WASHINGTON (67BR) $542,459

STEVENSON (34BI) $339,000

WOODRIDGE (2WO) $759,000

SUMMIT CHASE (43ST) $299,900

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VLGS OF WINTERSET (97BO) $239,000

VALLEY STREAM (25LI) $324,900

CAVES FOREST (25CA) $649,900

CHESWOLDE (60WO) $239,900

ANN OR MORT 410-905-1401

PATTI SPIGEL 410-241-9797

LINDA OR CAROLE 410-375-6532

EILEEN BUMBA 410-790-1757

SMITH/LABYRRINTH (32SM) $279,000

THE RISTEAU (23OL) $290,000

SCOTTS HILL (10FL) $175,000

VELVET VALLEY (16VE) $749,000

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PATTI SPIGEL 410-241-9797

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QUARRY LAKE (73TR) $319,900

PALADIA WAY $1,350,000

ROCKLAND – GATED COMMUNITY $1,180,000

CAVES VALLEY (23CA) $618,000

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ANNEN WOODS (04CA)

THE TOWERS (30FA) FR. $90,000

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SHARON OR NAOMI 410-599-5303

CAROLE OR LINDA 410-409-8110

FALLS GABLE CND, 2BR, 2BA, $149,900, Linda S. (410) 375-6532 NEW TOWN THS, 3BR, 2BA, 2HBA, $239,900, Patti S. (410) 241-9797

REAL ESTATE • MORTGAGES • TITLE • INSURANCE FALLS AND GREENSPRING VALLEY ROADS

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1 SLADE – FULL SERVICE BUILDING 2 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BA $184,900

11 SLADE – FULL SERVICE BUILDING 2 UNITS AVAILABLE BOTH WITH: 2 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHS. FROM $49,900

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Dmitry Fayer

Rebecca Conway

Realtor

Realtor

Realtor

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410-491-6524

410-978-5544

Ida Volkomich

410-653-SOLD(7653) Marc Goldstein Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

410-598-9900

Anna Yashnyk

Gennady Fayer

Realtor, ABR, CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert

Realtor, CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert

443-983-0426

443-324-3280

STEVENSON $429,900 (WOO)

VIL OF LONGREACH $369,900 (HAY)

4BR/2.5BA Contemporary w/eat-in kit, 1st fl FR, big LR & DR, 2 car garage.

5BR/3.5BA Contemp w/eat-in kit, sep DR, MBR suite, vaulted ceilings, fin'd LL. In-ground pool.

REISTERSTOWN VLG $254,900 (BEN)

ASPEN MILL $254,900 (SIL)

Aaron Pearlman

Marina Shwartz

Realtor, ABR, GRI

Realtor

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410-236-1504

VELVET VALLEY $299,900 (PAR)

BROOKFALLS $239,900 (JON)

Updated 2BR/2BA on 1.48 lush acres! Granite kit, beaut 6' walk-in shower, hdwd flrs. Balcony w/stunning view. Agent/ Owner.

VILLAGE AT WOODHOLME $290,000 (MEA) 3BRgarageTownhousew/graniteeat-inkit,SSappls. 1stflMBRw/gardenbath,hdwds,sunroom&more!

SUBURBIA $219,900 (EMP)

NEW TOWN $200,000 (OLI)

Renovated 3-4BR Townhouse w/eat-in kit, 3BR/2.5BA garage Townhome w/eat-in kit, sunroom add'n. MBA w/soaking tub. Walkout LL. cathedral ceilings, fin'd walkout LL & more!

4BR/3.5BAendTownhousew/eat-inkit,2-storyfoyer,wood floors.MBRsuite,fin'd walkoutLL.Deckoverlookstrees.

3BR/3.5BA brick EOG w/eat-in kit, sep DR, MBR w/cath ceiling. Fin'd walkout LL.

FOREST GREEN $199,900 (FOR)

GARRISON WOODS $199,900 (HIG)

OAKHURST $189,900 (PER)

NORTH POINT $174,900 (OLD)

3BR/1.5BA Rancher w/many updates! Custom kit, hdwd flrs, vaulted ceilings, huge FR. Private yard.

3BR/2/@BA Townhouse w/eat-in kit, hdwd floors, fin'd walkout LL w/FP & half BA.

3BR brick Townhouse w/newer roof, windows, hdwds. Fin'd walkout bsmt. Freshly painted.

4BRCapeCodw/newwindows,newerHVAC&roof. Hdwdflrs,hugeLL,detached garage & more!

4BR/3.5BA Townhouse w/eat-in kit, MBR suite, cathedral ceilings, fin'd walkout LL.

BELLE FARM ESTATES $164,900 (BON) 3BR/2BA Rancher w/granite eat-in kit, hdwd flrs, fin'd LL w/bath. Enclosed rear porch.

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GREENSPRING VALLEY $149,900 (SPR)

JONES VALLEY $149,900 (JON)

Updated 2BR Colonial on 1/2 acre! Eat-in kit, 1st fl laundry. New carpet, freshly painted.

2BR mid-lvl Condo w/updated kit & floors, fresh paint, fireplace, balcony & corner location!

TIMBERGROVE $149,900 (WIC)

NORTHWOOD $142,500 (KIN)

Stunning 2BR 1st fl Condo w/granite kit, upgraded Remodeled 3BR Townhouse w/granite kit, ceramic bath, hdwd flrs. Fin'd walkout LL, new roof! baths, hdwd flrs, new HVAC. Private setting.

STEVENSON $2700 (BIR) 5BR/3BA Contemporary. Over 3500SF. Nice 1/2 acre property.

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1930 JORDANS RETREAT RD. UNDER $450,000 Mini horse farm ... Idyllic 7 acres buffered by a forest of trees. Charming home with bright sunroom, central air, gas cooking granite kitchen! A bit of paradise to live and enjoy nature. 3 car garage, workshop. So much charm and so much beauty! Horses, people and pet friendly! When would you like a tour? www.homerome.com

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Two bedrooms with full bath GE plus a powder room is a perHU fect size. Very bright with oversized windows and double sliding doors to the very private enclosed first–floor patio with gated locked entrance. For photos go to www.homerome.com

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All stone semi with front and rear porch- level backyardandaone–car garage. Large rooms throughout. Separate dining room, fireplace in spacious living room. Eat–in kitchen. 3 Bedrooms and two full baths upstairs. Finished lower level paneled recreation room with fireplace, full bath and an abundant amount of storage. All new windows and doors. www.homerome.com

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Bright spacious one bedroom and den 8th floor Coop near the elevator. Wide windows bathe the space with light. Tree top views from all rooms. Updated eat kitchen, 3 walk in closets. Move in condition. Full service with doorman and receptionist. Monthly fee includes, heat, air conditioning and taxes. Cash only contracts.

Under $40,000

Eleven Slade

Beautiful bright 5th floor condo close to elevator overlooks the pool. Spacious 2 bed 2 bath Updated custom white eat in kitchen with loads of cabinets, counters and drawers. 4 closets in master bedroom. Bosch washer and dryer. Balcony and pool. 2nd bedroom built in desk/storage is perfect for office or den. Elegant Move In !

Under $75,000

Seven Slade

Master bedroom with His and Hers Bathrooms and THREE walk in closets plus another closet for shoes. Modern decor with mirrors on the walls and ceilings. Lots of custom built -ins. Open plan with marble floors in foyer, dining room, living room and 2nd bedroom(now used as a den) Bright white eat in kitchen with pantry. Convenient laundry inside the unit. Garage parking and full service luxury!

Under $140,000

One Slade

SLADE AVENUE

Custom Built Waterfront Home. Panoramic River Views A home for living, for vacationing and for entertaining. 4-5 bedrooms (2 on main level with full accessible bath) Dock, decks, hot tub, sauna, casita/lanai. Move in ready! www.homerome.com

6831 South River Under $500,000

SELL YOUR HOME WITH MARGARET ROME 12325 FALLS RD UNDER $500,000

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17 Oak Hill Court Under $400,000 2 story contemporary on .42 acre. 4 BR 3 1/2 baths. 3 finished levels. gorgeous lot with park like views from the oversized deck. Gourmet granite, stainless, and ceramic kitchen. Stone fireplace in great room. Luxury Master with double vanities, separate jetted tub and stall shower.1st floor laundry. Mancave with wet bar, fridge and full bath. Sliders for easy outside access. This one is special. www.homerome.com

COUNTRY LIVING ONE MILE FROM THE BELTWAY. UNDER $425,000 415 SOUTH RD. 21208

Unique solid masonry brick custom home on 3 acres buffered by Woodholme County Club. Gated secluded private retreat in Pikesville… convenient to everything. First floor master suite, open floor plan and a guest suite with kitchen. High ceilings and brick fireplace. Drive the golf cart home! www.homerome.com

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Large rancher with plenty of parking could be the perfect place. This large one level home with easy access, lots of open space, a huge kitchen and glass doors to the spacious deck, would make an ideal home for someone who needed handicapped accessibility or an assisted living facility. Main road with lots of parking. In ground pool. Perfect for summer therapy and relaxation.The lower level has a full bath and door to the outside...perfect for staff or live-in caregiver.

I HAVE QUALIFIED BUYERS FOR THESE HOMES • NEEDED...GLYNDON TRACE CONDO W/ 1ST FLOOR MASTER BR • NEEDED...CHARMING OLDER HOME WITH CHARACTER, ACREAGE, GARAGES AND MULTIPLE FIREPLACES (ONE IN THE MASTER WOULD BE IDEAL) • NEEDED... GREY ROCK TOWNHOUSE WITH FIRST FLOOR MASTER, NO BASEMENT AND GOOD PARKING. • NEEDED ... GREENE TREE TOWNHOUSE ASCOTT MODEL QUICK SETTLEMENT! • NEEDED...ANNEN WOODS TOWNHOUSE, IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT. • NEEDED...LARGE HOME IN FALLSTAFF OR DUMBARTON AREA. MOVE–IN CONDITION A MUST. • NEEDED...ELDERSBURG OR SYKESVILLE HOME WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES AND GAS HEAT UP TO $500K • NEEDED...2 STORY W/ LARGE YARD IN SUMMIT PARK, FRANKLIN OR FORT GARRISON DISTRICT. UP TO $500K

THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME PLEASE CALL MARGARET ROME.

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