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The world is going to have to wait a little longer to see Gal Gadot in the sequel to the superhero blockbuster “Wonder Woman.” Originally scheduled to open in June, and delayed several times, the film is now set for a Dec. 25 opening. The first “Wonder Woman” film was the highest-grossing movie in the summer of 2017, making $412.5 million in the U.S. and $821.8 million worldwide. The sequel, in which the Israeli Gadot reprises her role as Diana Prince, the Amazonian Princess Diana of Themyscira, was expected to be one of the

highest-grossing movies of the year. About 70% of movie theaters in the U.S. have reopened, but theaters in large cities like New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco remain closed, Variety reported. Meanwhile, Gadot will star alongside Ryan Reynolds and Duane Johnson in the thriller “Red Notice,” which is set for release in late 2020. She will also star in “Death on the Nile,” an adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel that is still scheduled for a theatrical release next month. — Marcy Oster

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ome in the Jewish community are upset after the Park School of Baltimore, a private school with Jewish history, received an open letter that many see as containing anti-Semitic language. An Instagram account known as @blackatparkschoolbaltimore published an open letter to Dan Paradis, head of school at Park, alleging a culture of anti-Blackness at the school and calling for swift and meaningful

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change. The majority of the letter, written by a group of self-identified Park School alumni referring to themselves as The Black at Park Organizing Collective, focuses on perceived biases against Black students and faculty at the Park School. However, one part of the letter called on the administration to examine “Park’s history: its inception, early exclusions, culture of whiteness and wealth hoarding, its tolerance of Zionism, and its parasitic relationship to Baltimore City.”

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Paradis released a response to the collective’s letter on Aug. 18 that was shared with the school’s alumni and parents. In it, Paradis vowed that the school would do more to address racism. At the same time, Paradis challenged the group to reconsider its use of “language and imagery that is, in its own right, rooted in hatred. Specifically, I am referencing the use of pernicious anti-Semitic tropes that have been applied throughout history — and you now apply to Park’s history — including ‘wealth hoarding,’ ‘tolerance for Zionism,’ and ‘parasitic relationship.’” Park School was founded in 1912 by a group of families dissatisfied by the bans or quota systems that existed at local private schools and restricted the number of Jewish students able to enroll

at them. The school is a private, nonsectarian school with a current enrollment of 807 students. With classes ranging from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, 32% of their students, 24% of their faculty and 31% of their administrators identify as people of color. The school was unable to provide the number of Jewish students currently attending, as it does not ask families to identify their religious affiliation. “A n t i - B l a c k n e s s is everywhere — it is a national crisis,” Paradis said to the JT. “And we know that Park — as a predominantly white institution throughout its history — and as a school that was, in fact, founded with the broader vision of inclusion — can and must take responsibility to actively become anti-racist in

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order to truly fulfill its mission.” The allegations from The Black at Park Organizing Collective include Black students being required to participate in class simulations of the transatlantic slave trade, being publicly humiliated, having the police called on them on campus, being accused of plagiarism without grounds and being touched without their consent. The letter implored the administration to adopt a series of measures aimed at providing Park School students with an education that serves them. The Black at Park Organizing Collective did not respond to the JT’s requests for comment. In his response, Paradis took “responsibility for the fact that we have not acted swiftly enough, both in proactive and

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nlike much of religious services, made up of rituals intended to be repeated again and again, a sermon allows for variation and the potential for surprise, as its contents are decided by the rabbi delivering it and often reflect the ever-changing needs of the congregation. And on these High Holidays, with the pandemic still on the loose, Baltimore area rabbis will use their words to bring comfort and reassurance to their congregants. At Chevrei Tzedek Congregation, Rabbi Rory Katz will be delivering four separate sermons over the course of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. She normally begins planning High Holiday sermons two months in advance, giving her thoughts time to coalesce and giving herself time to have the conversations that will help her craft a meaningful set of sermons, she said. “I believe that anybody who gives a sermon has a responsibility to start by looking inward and seeing what’s touching them, and what are the issues that they honestly care about,” Katz said. “You can tell very quickly whether somebody is giving a sermon that makes them feel alive, that is talking about a live issue for them, or talking about something just for the sake of talking.”

On the issues that feel alive to her, Katz plans to deliver sermons on the importance of cultivating patience, the need to thoughtfully translate established ways of meeting new challenges, the benefits of acknowledging vulnerabilities and failings and the necessity of changing directions as circumstances require. “I believe that this current moment requires a greater level of flexibility and ability to change directions than we’ve ever been asked for before,” Katz said, recounting the biblical story of Abraham’s aborted attempt to sacrifice his son Isaac. “At the last moment, he is asked to change directions, and he does it, and his son survives, and he survives, and it is so crucial that Abraham was able to listen in that moment of extreme anguish and extreme crisis.” Rabbi Sonya Starr of Columbia Jewish Congregation plans to deliver between five and seven sermons that she began brainstorming for as far back as Passover, she said. They will focus on themes such as finding gratitude during a time of trauma, the interrelatedness between people and the rest of God’s creations and a comparison between Isaiah and Jonah. “When we say as Reconstructionist Jews that the past has a vote but not a veto,” Starr said, “we have to give the past a vote by learning it. And then when

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we do that, we’re surprised by how relevant it is to our contemporary lives. “Our contemporary lives have to be part of our spiritual lives in order to be relevant to what’s going on in our psyche today,” Starr continued. “It’s only when a fusion of the two happen that we have a possibility of a sacred future.” Over at Beth Tfiloh Congregation, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg plans to give three sermons, one on how the coronavirus highlights the importance of the individual and the community, another on how a person can live in a world where anything could change overnight and one on defending God against accusations of being responsible for the virus. “You have a well-known evangelical minister and others

“I BELIEVE THAT THIS CURRENT MOMENT REQUIRES A GREATER LEVEL OF FLEXIBILITY AND ABILITY TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS THAN WE’VE EVER BEEN ASKED FOR BEFORE.” – RABBI RORY KATZ – who have said that it’s because of the sins of the Jews that God brought the coronavirus,” Wohlberg explained. “You have Muslim imams who have blamed it on the Jews and the Christians not following the ways of Muhammad. And you have rabbis who have blamed it for the sins of the Jews ranging from gossiping to wearing fancy sheitels [wigs]. “Do they really want to believe in a God that would

cause millions to die for these reasons?” Wohlberg asked. Lastly, for at least a few of her sermons, Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation plans to speak on how hope functions in difficult times. Sachs-Kohen explained that she has two criteria for deciding what her High Holiday sermons should cover: what has inspired her over the last year, and what’s taking place in the world

that’s on her congregation’s mind. “Newspaper articles and influential writers and traditional sources — I start in that direction, what’s been inspirational. But I’m also looking at what’s happening in the world,” she said. “When I think about what’s on my congregation’s mind, if they didn’t hear anything about that, it would be a hole, it would be a gap,” Sachs-Kohen said. Sachs-Kohen explained how “some sermons are intended to have the impact of bolstering the spirit, of helping people feel better in some way. Other sermons are intended to awaken the congregation to a need, to something they should be doing or some way they should be in the world.” jberman@midatlanticmedia.com

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“You can’t come up with things that would hurt my feelings. And there’s no stupid questions,” she said. “Every woman who threw a ‘silly’ question at me usually turned out to be the most thought-provoking ideas.” While the talk was educational, it was also a peek into the power of a strong leader. Hoffman’s ability to lead activism was a lesson in of itself. Her daughter, Tanya, in a Haaretz article, described Hoffman’s personality: “My mom’s like a bulldozer. She’s got a huge

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only stand for the ultraOrthodox minority,” she said. “[They] don’t recognize other forms of Judaism.” To fight for women’s rights at the Kotel, she co-founded Women of the Wall. The organization was initiated at a women’s conference. The women (a mix of all denominations, Hoffman said) wanted to make it legal for women to wear tallitot

and read from the Torah at the Western Wall. Has the group accomplished some of their goals? “You betcha!” Hoffman said. Hoffman stated that once you can do something that was once illegal, you realize how precious it is. The Women of the Wall also prepares girls for bat mitzvahs. It costs $1,000 for one bat

mitzvah, reduced to $500 if her mother comes and is free if the grandmother joins classes, too. Hoffman also addressed Western stereotypes about Israeli women. “You describe Israeli women like the kind of woman I’d love to meet,” she said. “Courageous, brave, can shoot an AK-47, superwoman. But that’s just photographs. Those women were taken out of the laundry room for these photo shoots. There are two power systems in Israel: the rabbinical and the military, and both are patriarchal.” She believes Israeli women identify as mothers rather than leaders. But Hoffman wants to change this. She argued that ideas around gender equality Please see Inequality, page 25

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Experts view Israel’s normalization deals as start of reordering of Mideast alliances By Jackson Richman | JNS

he signing of the normalization agreements on Tuesday by Israel with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have generated a flurry of discussion over how the moves will impact the Middle East going forward. Richard Goldberg, the former director for

countering Iran’s weapons of mass destruction at the White House National Security Council, noted that the agreements mark a shift amid common threats, including from Iran. “We were all witnesses to history today — a first, but giant, step towards a new, integrated Middle East where Arabs and Israelis grow

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together as regional partners rather than enemies,” he said. “Now it’s time for other countries to claim their place in the history books.” They were the first deals between Israel and other Middle East countries since 1994, when Israel made peace with

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in the region over the decision to make peace with Israel.”

‘Arab world grows tired of rejectionism and intransigence’

Foundation for Defense of Democracies CEO Mark Dubowitz asserts that the latest normalization deals with Israel are part of an ongoing trend. “There’s a normalization wave that’s sweeping the Middle East as Israelis and Arabs unite against the threat from the regime in Iran, in anticipation of fears of American withdrawal from the region, and in furtherance of greater prosperity and stability,” he said. “The big losers are Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, Turkey’s Islamist president Recep [Tayyip] Erdoğan, the Muslim

Brotherhood and terror groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad,” continued Dubowitz. Will Todman, associate fellow in the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., said that while the Emirati and Bahraini deals are “a historic breakthrough for Israel and a diplomatic achievement for the Trump administration,” they adversely affect the IsraeliPalestinian conflict, which the Trump administration “has exerted considerable energy on.” He said “they represent a key milestone in the decadeslong transformation of how Arab states view Israel, while also signaling the death of the Arab peace initiative. However, the normalization agreements

do not bring the Middle East closer to peace, as the signatories were not in conflict and the fundamental issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain unaddressed.” Dubowitz disagreed with Todman, saying that Palestinian leaders are “losing the Arab world as it grows tired of their rejectionism and intransigence, and which refuses to be held hostage by a cause that has taken a backseat to their greater strategic priorities.”

‘Closer Israel-Arab ties a priority’

Like Dubowitz, some Mideast experts remarked that the normalization deals create an opportunity that some countries may take advantage of, and others may not. “The wall of Arab rejection

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of Israel has been crumbling for years. In the 1970s, [Egyptian President] Anwar Sadat was alone among his neighbors, and he paid the ultimate price for a cold peace with Israel,” said Jewish Policy Center senior director Shoshana Bryen. (He was assassinated in Cairo on Oct. 6, 1981, two years after the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty.) “Now, the UAE and Bahrain recognize Israel as a legitimate, permanent part of the region and find themselves in the middle of a broad Arab/Muslim consensus. “Everyone keeps asking, ‘Who will be next?’” she continued. “And everyone knows other countries are in the pipeline, leaving the Palestinian Authority, Iran and Turkey on the outside of the economic, social and political changes that will benefit the people of the region.” Michael Makovsky, president and CEO of the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), said although “there are many immediate issues at play behind the tremendous historic signing of peace accords between Israel and UAE, and Israel and Bahrain, including UAE obtaining F-35s, ensuring no Israeli extension of sovereignty in the West Bank for a few years, etc., perhaps among the least appreciated is the Trump administration’s role in creating a conducive environment for it.” “By standing closely with Israel, the administration communicated that Arab states that embrace closer ties with Israel will also achieve closer relations with the United States,” he stated. “The administration also made closer Israel-Arab ties a priority and made clear that it need not wait for an IsraeliPalestinian settlement.”

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and roles can change when Diaspora Jews get involved. “A diaspore is a seed,” she said. “You are Diaspora Jews. You have a right at the table.” Regardless of a Jewish woman’s nationality, she should be able to bring ideas to matters of the Jewish state, Hoffman argues. For example, Hoffman believes divorce in Israel should be more pluralized like in the Americas. “Right now, there is only one way,” she said. “You go to the rabbinic court, which is run by men.” Women can’t testify for a couple, she said. Rather, the wife and husband show up to a court of

all engage, individually and collectively, in exploring the contemporary expression of historical discrimination in order to establish a more (but likely not perfectly) just and equitable society.” Betsy Berner, past board president, spoke on the board of trustees’ participation in a retreat focused on implicit bias, and on how trustees and faculty have been discussing “The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias.” She added that a future retreat would focus on Park becoming an anti-racist school. “Like Park School, my dedication to ensuring that Black voices are heard and valued continues,” Berner said. “As we enter into the High Holiday season — filled with selfreflection — I hope that we all, as a community, can use this time to better not only ourselves but the lives of all of those around us.” jberman@midatlanticmedia.com

male judges, and only men testify for their accounts. When Hoffman takes tours past the courts, there are often wives standing outside waiting for a man to pass by and volunteer to testify for them. Hoffman encourages the men in her tourist group to volunteer to help. “That woman’s best friend of 25 years who knows her so well can stand there, but the court will only listen to this man, a stranger,” Hoffman scoffed. Hoffman told participants that to fight inequalities like this, they should join organizations like Hadassah and be activists. “How you like them green apples?” she asked.

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What will 5781 bring? The Hebrew month of Elul, which precedes the beginning of the Jewish new year, has always been a time of reflection and introspection. Particularly as we get closer to Rosh Hashanah — which we will celebrate this weekend — we look back over the past year and think about the possibilities and likely realities of the coming year. 5780 began with much of our concerns focused on the safety and security of our local, national and international Jewish community. We survived but continued to worry about deadly synagogue shootings by white supremacists, verbal attacks on Israel from the political left and the disturbing spread of antiSemitism and attacks on Jews. We were focused on addressing those and several other important issues. And then, halfway through the year, the world changed. We were hit by a worldwide pandemic that upended much of our lives, confining people to their homes, attacking millions with an enigmatic virus for which no cure or vaccine exists and condemning

nearly 200,000 people in this country to death. Despite significant efforts by political leaders, scientists and medical personnel, the coronavirus continues to perplex us. And there is no end in sight. Notwithstanding those pressures and fears, we have seen remarkable community resilience. Beginning with the impressive care and sacrifice by first responders and others on the frontlines of providing essential services, and continuing with caring neighbors, family and friends. In the face of a novel set of challenges, we have seen a welcome renewed focus on the importance of a caring community, the warmth of a loving family and focus on personal health and safety. These reactions are encouraging, and much of the credit goes to the impressive performance of our area synagogues and communal organizations, which have adjusted to the pandemic by increasing outreach, engagement and involvement with each of us, in an effort to ensure the well-being and survival of our cherished community. All of this as our country tries to

A nation adrift How much government support is required in order to address the extraordinary needs of Americans more than a half-year into the coronavirus pandemic? No one knows for sure. But everyone knows that the number is very high, and that the needs are extraordinary. Yet while both Republicans and Democrats have tried to address the financial impact of the pandemic, proposed legislation has gotten very little traction. The disconnect is profoundly distressing, since it is so obviously driven by politics. Thus, while our politicians pontificate, deflect blame and joust, Americans suffer. The history is disturbing. In May, the Democrat-controlled House of

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Representatives passed a $3 trillion relief bill. Senate Republicans ignored it. Last week, a Republican relief bill valued at $300 billion failed in the Senate. And despite universal recognition of real needs, there is no joint effort to address them. Here is what is happening while the government dithers: • About 884,000 people filed unemployment claims last week. As of late August, 29.6 million people were on some form of unemployment insurance. That’s nearly 20 times the 1.59 million on jobless benefits at the same time last year. • A recent study found that 77% of low- to moderate-income Americans would not be able to even maintain

address issues relating to lingering racism and racial inequality, historic unemployment and financial insecurity and a raft of social and political issues that beg for attention and thoughtful solutions, including continuing concern about the evil scourge of anti-Semitism. We did, of course, see some rays of hope, including Israel’s entry into the Abraham Accords, which normalize relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. These are unquestionably solid diplomatic and economic accomplishments, which we hope will lead to more progress with Arab and Muslim states, and a long overdue negotiated settlement with the Palestinians. And, of course, we are less than two months away from a consequential presidential election. The unprecedented experience of the past year and our hopes and dreams for the year 5781 give us a lot to think about. We wish our readers and our community a healthy, happy, productive and satisfying new year. Shanah Tovah!

poverty-level status for three months if their income were cut off. • As for the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy, experts expect the end of the Paycheck Protection Program to lead to a wave of bankruptcies. Under the plan, the Small Business Administration approved more than 5.2 million loans, totaling $525 billion. • According to estimates, nine-17 million children are not getting enough to eat — a jump from 5.3 million children in 2019. Black and Hispanic families are hit hardest. We need a solution — or at least significant progress toward one. But Please see Adrift, page 34

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Abraham Accord will open doors

Accord: Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian; Sarna: Provided

By Rabbi Yehuda Sarna

TODAY WAS NOT just the eve of the Jewish New Year, but the dawn of a new era for the entire Middle East. After donning my tallit this morning, I felt like I could not remove it. I decided that today would be a day of prayer for me, and a fast day from food until after the signing of the Abraham Accord. As a reminder to myself, I wore my tallit the entire morning in Washington, D.C. I am carrying my shofar with me as well. Why a day of prayer? Over the past decades, the tent of Ishmael and the tent of Isaac have been pitched. The tent of Abraham, however, has fallen. This accord is not simply a transaction, a deal or a compromise. It is the pitching of the open tent of Abraham, with many countries raising the poles in unison. The significance of this accord is not to be found in some “room where it happened,” but in the doors it will open. The political process is nothing more than one manifestation of the unfolding of a spiritual process much larger than any one person. The drama today is not to be found on the table where leaders will sign a piece of paper, but in the millions watching around the world who will feel the exuberance of a family reunion. To be sure, many will be skeptical of this agreement. Some might say that this agreement is only about fighting a shared enemy, or creating financial benefit. The truth is that this agreement is really about forging a shared

President Donald J. Trump, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the United Arab Emirates Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyanisigns sign the Abraham Accords Sept. 15 on the South Lawn of the White House.

future and kickstarting a cultural renaissance. The only mistake that would enable the skeptics would be seeing this accord as a contract, not a covenant. Political analysts will draw up the balance sheets of mutual compromises, of gains and losses. Economists will assess how this shifts the regional economies in energy, banking or tourism. If we do not don our spiritual lenses, we will lose the “Abraham” in the “Abraham Accord.” I came to the UAE for the first time in January 2010, possibly the first public visit of any rabbi in centuries. We landed in the morning, and the time for my morning prayer was due. I turned into one of the Abu Dhabi airport lounges, and donned my tefillin and tallit. All of a sudden, I heard someone say in Hebrew, “Baruch Haba,” welcome. A passing flight attendant, who grew up in Morocco

next to a Jewish family, had remembered all of the appropriate greetings and recognized the paraphernalia. “It’s a little noisy here for prayer,” she said. “There is a better place over there,” she added, as she guided me to a different part of the lounge. When we see each other in prayer, we can guide each other to better places. There’s a better place over there. Almost one decade later I met Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, permanent representative of UAE to the United Nations. She invited me to speak at an event at the UN headquarters in New York where ambassadors from over 50 Muslim or Muslim-majority countries were in attendance. Recently appointed as chief rabbi, I shared the story of survival of my wife’s family under the protection of a Muslim doctor in Berlin during the Holocaust. Lana described

the legacy of the Nusseibeh clan, Muslim guardians of the key to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The different strands of family tradition of mutual respect and tolerance should be separate no longer. We must re-weave the line of Abraham. Tonight, I will fly from the U.S. to the UAE with the first American Jewish delegation after the signing. As representatives from the Jewish Federations of North America, they are not simply coming to the UAE to meet officials. They are coming to adorn the newly pitched tent of Abraham. This day for me is a day of prayer, a day in which prayers shall be heard, seen, raised up and answered. It is an opening of the door to the better place. Rabbi Yehuda Sarna is the executive director at the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York University and the chief rabbi of the United Arab Emirates.

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I would like to commend the JT for running “Here’s why I’m one of the many Orthodox Jews who support President Trump” (Sept. 4). As the regular readership knows, the editorial staff and even letters to the editor are so skewed against the president. In fact, this same issue ran “Clashing realities,” which was by no means an equal portrayal of the conventions, and “QAnon support” by one of the JT readers. Nobody is perfect. President Hillary Clinton would likely not have been ridiculed by the overwhelmingly liberal media, including the JT, who writes to its base, even close to as much as Trump. The media would have continued to look the other way at her putting classified information at risk, letting illegals swarm our country and, yes, thousands of protesters looting and rioting during a pandemic of social distancing. My late grandmother used to say, do it if it’s good for the Jews. Four more years will be good for personal liberty, the economy and, yes, Israel — even if most of those reading this put the Israel issue dead last on their agenda. Noah Cohen Pikesville

One-issue support is dangerous

I am writing about the article by Binyamin Rose, “Here’s why I’m one of the many Orthodox Jews who support President Trump” in the issue of Sept. 4. 28

Rose refers to Orthodox Jews with their unique dress. My family has attended Orthodox shuls for over 120 years. We don’t wear any special clothes, and therefore, are we not Orthodox? Rose goes on to write that Trump’s diatribes have emboldened far right extremists as apparently his only negative actions. I suppose his constant lies, nasty comments about “enemies,” his known cheating in business and his low morals do not count with this Orthodox author. He further states that Democrat progressives have ramped up their anti-Israel rhetoric. And finally he cites Trump’s solid support for Israel as a reason to support him. In reading this article, I felt that Rose, in this article, in a much more polite manner, mirrored Trump’s false tweets in most every area. Yes, we support Israel in every way, but one-issue support as a reason to favor a political candidate is very dangerous to a democracy. Albert Sherman Randallstown

Outrageous defense

Mr. Rose’s opinion article wins the prize as the most illogical, misguided and outrageous defense of Mr. Trump I have read in the four years of his presidency. Mr. Rose demonstrated the absolute apex of denial and obfuscation employed by Trump loyalists in their ardent double-talk in support of the indefensible. Insufficient space precludes

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me from refuting the many inconsistent points Mr. Rose suggests as his reasons for his vote. As many of my Orthodox friends have told me, “as long as he supports Israel, Trump has my vote. I don’t care about his other policies, his behavior, his bigotry, etc.” The ability to compartmentalize and ignore his lying, denials, support of white supremacy, totally inept leadership — not to mention his many dangerous psychological abnormalities — is truly amazing and sad. Old enough to live and remember the administrations of nine presidents, never did I hear anything remotely comparable to the completely ignorant and incomprehensible performances of President Trump. I said when Trump was elected I fear for the future of the country, and many of my friends said I was overreacting. My fears have only become more intense and foreboding. Herschel Budlow Lutherville

More responses to Binyamin Rose’s Voices piece:

Some comments on Facebook regarding “Here’s why I’m one of the many Orthodox Jews who support President Trump” (Sept. 4): Part of the problem is that Obama threw Israel under the bus at the UN, something which may be a harbinger of the future direction of the Democratic Party. On the other hand, most American Jews don’t realize that Trump’s support for Israel is driven by the messianic

dreams of America’s evangelical Christians, who not only constantly “bless” Jews (parable of Balaam’s blessing) and want the Jews to emigrate to Israel but also want the Jews to convert to Christianity. Meanwhile, Trump’s “nationalism” is encouraging domestic antiSemites to crawl out from under the rocks. And to be clear, much of the violence and arson at the protests has been caused by armed white nationalists who would like to foment a civil war. “What is good for the Jews?” A tolerant society will always be better. Phil Shapiro I don’t understand the appeal, especially from Jewish people. His disdain for all minorities is so blatant and shameless. He hates anything that doesn’t benefit him. Linda Rosen Betts Given the state of and platform of the Democrat Party, I’m not sure why anyone needs to write an article explaining why a religious Jew would vote Republican, even for an imperfect candidate like Trump. Meshulam Zusha Yonteff Binyamin, I am a Conservative Jew at a Reform temple surrounded by others who have literally said, “We all hate the president.” I want you to know, I stand with you. I stand with the president. Thank you for this excellent column, sir. Michael Mullis

Why Trump’s not getting this Orthodox vote

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By Rabbi Joshua Runyan

AS NAPOLEON B O N A PA RT E’S Grande Armée engaged in battle against Russia in the campaign that would ultimately prove to be his downfall, a sentiment credited to the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, described the diminutive commander as “good for the Jews, but not for Judaism.” History would prove the founder of Chabad Chasidic thought correct, and his aphorism has been on my mind of late when contemplating the choice we face at the ballot box on Nov. 3. As a proud Jew and Orthodox rabbi, I’ve concluded that unlike Napoleon, the

current president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is neither good for the Jews, nor for Judaism. That is why I am supporting former Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris. The fact is, the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, the commutation of former Agriprocessors CEO Sholom Rubashkin or thenAmbassador Nikki Haley’s defense of Israel at the United Nations — three things for which Orthodox and likeminded Conservative Jews routinely praise the current occupant of the White House — have not swayed me from

the fundamental observation that this country is more dangerous for Jews today than four years ago. Our economy is on a vastly more precarious footing today than four years ago. Racial divisions are more pronounced today than four years ago. And public health is far less secured than four years ago. Everywhere I turn, I see a country that has neither been made “great again” nor is respected as the protector of human rights and the ingatherer of the downtrodden she once was. And that’s not surprising, considering that we are led by a man for whom suffering is a

punch line, for whom dividing Americans is his stock in trade. After almost four years under President Trump, our nation is disrespected abroad while our Constitution and the very fabric of our democracy is trampled at home. Between a charlatan and a decent man who has spent a career in public service, the choice is obvious. But when looking at what Trump has done to our community — nay, what our community has allowed Trump to do to it — the race between Trump and Biden isn’t even a contest. I have witnessed some of Please see Vote, page 34 jewishtimes.com

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What does ‘dangerous for Israel’ and the Jews mean to Biden?

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By Jonathan S. Tobin

IT’S FORTUNATE for Joe Biden that his ability to win the support of most Jewish voters doesn’t depend on his stance on Israel. As a new poll from the Jewish Electorate Institute showed, Israel ranked at the bottom of a list of 11 issues that respondents cared about. With President Donald Trump hosting a White House ceremony this week that will commemorate the signing of normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates as well as Bahrain, it’s difficult for the Democrats to claim that Trump shouldn’t be trusted when it comes to safeguarding the alliance with the Jewish state. Yet that is the argument that Biden made when he found the time to speak at a virtual event hosted by the left-wing J Street lobby. The group, which operated primarily as a cheerleader for the Obama administration’s campaign to pressure Israel and to appease Iran during its eight years in office, endorsed the former vice president’s candidacy earlier this year. And it provided a receptive audience for Biden’s claims that Trump is “dangerous” for Israel. Biden is claiming that Trump endangered Israel by withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal. Biden says that means Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than ever before. The only word to describe that assertion is chutzpah. 30

President Barack Obama promised in 2012 to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program. Instead, desperate for a deal at any price, he granted Tehran’s nuclear ambitions legitimacy and agreed to a pact that would expire within 15 years, meaning that it was only a matter of time before the Iranians could have a bomb with Western approval. That not only created a dangerous situation that a future president would have to address sooner or later, but also empowered and enriched Iran to the point where it became an even greater menace to its Arab neighbors, as well as Israel. It was that turn of events that helped push the Arab states into Israel’s arms since Obama’s appeasement of Tehran made them look at the Jewish state as an ally. But Biden also used his J Street speech to reiterate his belief that the United States must pressure Israel to make concessions that will enable the creation of a Palestinian state. In doing so, the Democrat is sticking to the same talking points he’s been reciting since he entered national politics 48 years ago. Biden ought to understand by now that the Palestinians have no interest in a two-state solution. If that was their goal, they could have achieved it 20 years ago, when President Bill Clinton and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak offered it to PLO

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chief Yasser Arafat or 12 years ago when President George W. Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert offered one to Arafat’s successor, Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. Unlike Biden and his J Street cheering squad, the Arab states are as tired of Palestinian intransigence as the majority of Israeli voters. Biden has been talking down to Israeli leaders since the days when he was lecturing Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on what was good for their country and sees no reason to change now. Trump’s contempt for the “experts” who will likely regain control of U.S. foreign policy if the president is defeated is what allowed his administration to demonstrate that the conventional wisdom about the peace process peddled by Obama, Biden and their followers was totally wrong. For those who believe it is America’s job to save Israel from itself, regardless of the will of Israeli voters, Biden is the best choice. According to the JEI survey, Biden leads Trump 67-30 among Jewish voters. Yet it’s possible to argue that the smaller though still substantial lead enjoyed by the Democrat, which is less than the 71-23% lead that exit polls gave Hillary Clinton among Jews four years ago, reflects the fact that some Republicans who couldn’t

bring themselves to vote for Trump in 2016 were brought back to the GOP by his record on Israel. The 11% difference between Clinton’s hold on the Jewish vote and that of Biden could prove crucial in November. Even a small increase for Trump might flip states like Florida or Pennsylvania if the vote there turns out to be close. If Biden widens his lead among Jews and possibly forestalls another Trump victory in the Electoral College, it will be by continuing to charge that Trump is encouraging anti-Semitism on the far right that is reflected by a growing sense of insecurity among American Jews. He is seeking to play on the fear of right-wing extremism that manifested itself in the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway, Calif. It’s a charge that was repeated last week by former Anti-Defamation League national director Abe Foxman when he wrote in the Times of Israel endorsing Biden. Foxman disingenuously claimed that Trump has dismantled the bipartisan consensus on the issue. In doing so, he seems to blame Trump for being a supporter of Israel and ignores the fact that the consensus no longer exists because many leftwing Democrats are either harsh critics of the Jewish Please see Biden, page 34

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the most respected among us become sneering, abject partisans because of the embassy move, a legitimate policy coup for which the jury is, I’m sorry to say, still out. By locating the embassy in western Jerusalem, Trump has successfully laid the groundwork for a declaration that the capital of the Jewish state is not, in fact, unified. The recent deal with the United Arab Emirates — which required Israel to take the idea of West Bank sovereignty, in the words of presidential advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, “off the table” — makes that result all the more probable. And yet, some of the fiercest defenders of

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low-income Americans, we get nothing from House and Senate leaders more than political posturing and finger pointing. That needs to stop. Americans care less about who is to “blame” for the pandemic and more about how they are going to survive it. And in order for many of them to survive, they

need federal government assistance. At this point, we are less concerned whether the relief takes the form of a reinstatement of supplemental unemployment insurance payments, a second round of stimulus checks, targeted payments or tax breaks for negatively impacted businesses

or rent relief arrangements for those threatened with eviction. What is important is that the relief effort restart somewhere. But to do that, Congress needs to act. We have elected our leaders to lead. It is time for them to do so. The financial well-being of millions of Americans depend on it.

Israel, who have spent most of their careers professing a love for a “greater Israel,” now praise Trump in his de facto abandonment of Israel’s settler movement. Not that I’m a big fan of the settler movement, but I prefer people to be intellectually honest, and that’s not a descriptor that can be applied to today’s Republican Party. The GOP is now the party of Trump, and Trumpism is neither a movement nor a bona fide political theory. It is a cult of personality. It is just one step removed from idolatry. In Biden, on the other hand, I see a principled leader, a longtime senator who has forcefully defended Israel through some of her most trying times, who as

vice president was part of an administration that awarded the largest military aid package in U.S. history to the Jewish state, who at the dedication of the Old City home of the National Museum of American Jewish History specifically sought out Rabbi Abraham Shemtov for a hug. I know this much: A President Biden would do no harm to Israel, and would vigorously fight anti-Semitism at home instead of stoking and empowering it from the Oval Office. I believe that one of the things that has made our country great throughout history has been its embrace, at times more in theory than in actual practice, of diversity. The idea that people of different backgrounds, socioeconomic

statuses, races and creeds could come together in support of a common enterprise is what ultimately allowed our community to flourish. That we are currently experiencing a reckoning over slavery and the failed project of Reconstruction is something to be cherished, not derided and feared. Community, sacrifice and justice are three values that Judaism has steadfastly stood by for thousands of years. They’re also three terms that are as foreign to the current president as they are guiding lights to Biden, the man whom I am confident should defeat Trump come Election Day.

electorate than the marginal though still dangerous rightwing anti-Semites. Foxman claims that Trump’s “illiberal” presidency has empowered hate groups that menace Jews. But he fails to note that the left’s cancel culture, “anti-racism” and “white privilege” training not to mention a Black Lives Matter movement that is linked to dangerous intersectional myths—targets Jews

as oppressors because they are white and because they falsely accuse Israel of being a colonial state. The greatest threat to liberal values isn’t from a tiny segment of rightwing haters, troubling though they may be. Rather, it is from those on the left that Biden is hoping will stick to the Democrats rather than staying home because the nominee is too much of a centrist. Jews who support Biden’s

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Rabbi Joshua Runyan, a former editor-inchief of the Baltimore Jewish Times, is an attorney in Philadelphia.

liberal policies have every reason to vote for him just as conservatives support Trump. But for the party that has contempt for Israeli democracy, seeks to appease Iran and is allied with the BLM movement to portray the election as a referendum on Jewish safety is nothing less than chutzpah. Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of JNS—Jewish News Syndicate.

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LEADERSHIP in UNCERTAIN TIMES

Heading into 5781, MARC TERRILL reflects on how the community banded together this past year By Selah Maya Zighelboim

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Marc Terrill in his basement home office, where he has been working during the pandemic

to build out ideas that will strengthen the community now and into the future. “The planned-for year was full of exhibits, testimonials, webcasts, articles, events and even a published book on the Associated system at 100,” Terrill said. “The entire Associated system was to be involved. The plan really captured the essence of the Associated. And then, COVID came on the scene and our plans were suspended in order to focus on our communal response to the very real damage that this new reality brought upon us.” Instead of a year of celebration, the pandemic brought a slew of challenges that the Associated needed to be there to navigate. “We collectively understood that, at this particular moment, it wasn’t about celebrations,” Terrill said. “It was about action and about supporting members of our community that needed help.” He conversed with political leaders, met with agency

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executives, fundraised and dealt with banks to secure Paycheck Protection Program funds. Every day was different, he said. “We were on overdrive, all of us, the management of the Associated, the leadership of the Associated, the agency execs, the professionals, for a good fiveand-a-half months,” Terrill said. “It was basically, this is what we need to do, and we have a lot of people that are relying on us, and that was the mantra.” Organizations like the JCC of Greater Baltimore, the Pearlstone Center and the Jewish Museum of Maryland, he said, struggled with restrictions on being able to welcome people into their facilities. At the same time, others, like Jewish Community Services, CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. and CHANA, faced an uptick in demand for services. They had to provide more help with job counseling, emergency cash assistance, support services for the isolated elderly and more.

“Our system was not immune to hiring freezes, furloughs, layoffs, significant reductions in management compensation, shifting of resources to respond to community needs and, in some cases, reduction in funding given a confluence of negative factors,” Terrill said. “We were not unique, but so many things were working to make the time unbelievably challenging: increased service demands, swings in revenue, the stock market freefall at the time and the constant concern of the unknown.” What was special about the response in Baltimore and at the Associated, Terrill said, was the high level of collaboration among the different organizations. This proved to be an “important secret weapon” in dealing with the pandemic, Terrill said. “We had incredibly smart volunteers and professionals who worked daily for a period Please see Leadership, page 38

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BY MARCH 16, it had become clear to The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore that the coronavirus pandemic was unlike anything they had seen before. But for Baltimore’s Jewish community leaders, panic was not an option. The community was relying on them. “It wasn’t an option for me or for us to curl up in a ball and worry and go into ‘the world is coming to an end’ mode,” Associated President Marc B. Terrill said. “We, I, had to do what we have trained for, what our experiences have led us to a point to do, of leading in very uncertain times.” Very quickly, Terrill said, he pulled together all the agency executives. They collaborated to come up with plans for service delivery, fundraising, government advocacy, data collection and more, and then they put those plans into action. For most, this past year was unprecedented. The pandemic brought with it an economic crisis, mental health challenges and civil unrest, in addition to millions of cases of a new disease and nearly 200,000 deaths in the U.S. alone. Plans were put on pause, as people and organizations turned to more pressing concerns. That was the case for the Associated, too, which had been looking forward to celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The planning for this celebration began in 2017. It was anticipated to be a year of celebrating and telling the story of how the Associated has played a part in a century of history. Further, it was and still is an opportunity

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of months, with the exception of Shabbat, looking at and thinking through different service delivery and financial scenarios to make sure that, No. 1, we were responding to the issues at hand of people needing assistance, and No. 2, that we kept our system intact and in a position where our agencies were not going to tinker on the edge of financial despair,” Terrill said. “We had to collectively make decisions with our agencies about both the short and longer term. Even though issues remain and there are challenges ahead, we

“We are strong, we are resilient, we are positioned to continue to engage in important work.” — MARC TERRILL

are strong, we are resilient, we are positioned to continue to engage in our important work.” At Pearlstone, for example, hospitality sales disappeared overnight, and the organization had to reduce its workforce. However, through the dedication of its staff and support of the Associated, Pearlstone pivoted to meet new needs. The organization’s emergency food response efforts serve thousands of meals each week, and its outdoor Farm and Forest program,

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providing families with an outlet on Pearlstone’s green space, has grown by more than 900%. “None of this would be possible without the emergency financial support, political advocacy and deep partnership commitment that the Associated demonstrates every single day,” Pearlstone CEO Jakir Manela said. “Both the Associated and Pearlstone were built to be able to withstand crises like this, and I know that together we are going to build back better and

thrive once again in the future.” At the JCC, membership has been impacted. But the JCC adapted, too, with virtual fitness classes and outdoor programming. Some of this includes the new drive-in movie theater and the Fall Holiday Journey event. The Associated has helped by providing financial resources, infrastructure, capital and leadership, according to JCC CEO Barak Hermann. “We’re not on our own here in Baltimore,” Hermann said.

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When it comes to providing services, that same high level of integration and collaboration among the agencies means that someone faced with multiple challenges will have an easier time accessing resources for a variety of needs. There have also been moments of optimism. One includes when the mayor of Ashkelon, Baltimore’s partner city in Israel, called Terrill to let him know that, as a token of appreciation for their supportive relationship, they were going to send over a few thousand masks, decorated with the BaltimoreAshkelon Partnership logo. Since the high-anxiety days earlier in the pandemic, the

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situation has calmed down, Terrill said, though it’s not over. The need is still great, and there are still many uncertainties. “As the first half of the year unfolded, I had the sense that things were getting worse and worse in our world by the day. It felt like every day was doomsday,” Terrill said. “Since that uncomfortable feeling, I believe anything is possible and nothing can be taken for granted. By extension, I am more grateful. Things big and small hold more weight. Gratitude is a significant part of my daily routine. Empathy and kindness are also amplified.” Terrill and his wife, who is a clinical psychologist,

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work remotely at their home. Their three children — one is pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology; the other two are seniors in high school — attend classes virtually. His family will spend the High Holidays with family in Pittsburgh, while attending virtual services at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. A silver lining of the situation is that he is able to spend the holidays with both his extended, out-of-town family and his synagogue community. Looking to the future, Terrill said the goal of the Associated is simple: to provide social service support and to find new and innovative ways to

help people feel connected. He also shared his wishes for Rosh Hashanah. “For the New Year, I pray that people are safe, happy, protected and well, both in body and soul, in navigating this incredibly crazy time,” he said. “I hope that people find profound meaning in their lives. Judaism, our collective story, Jewish thought and teachings, our tradition and liturgy, ... all can bring such incredible meaning and joy. I’m hoping, both professionally and personally, that people will gravitate to and explore the gift that we have. Being Jewish is a real gift.” szighelboim@midatlanticmedia.com

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“Our motto since the beginning of the pandemic has been the famous Yiddish saying, ‘Tracht Gut Vet Zain Gut — think good, and it will be good.’ As the new year approaches, may we all be blessed with a year of revealed good, with much health and happiness, culminating with the ultimate goodness, the coming of Moshiach. RABBI CHESKY TENENBAUM Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland director

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“This year, my hope is to connect more of our members and the community at large to the state of Israel even though we are still faced with the burden of the COVID pandemic. My hope is that our weekly virtual events (held on Tuesdays and every other Sunday), including Israel tours, lectures and conversations, lead our members to feel a connection to both the people and the state of Israel. Through these programs my intention is to overcome the false narrative spread by the media and on social media with regard to Israel and educate our community on the true meaning of Zionism and informing those who are faced with anti-Semitic rhetoric that we are here to help.“

“May 5781 be a year that shows every person happiness and recovery from pain and suffering. It’s incumbent on each of us to show daily care, concern and support for others in our community. We also need to focus on our own self-care. The JCC will continue to safely serve our community and lead with innovation, empathy and passion to engage the beautiful diversity of Jewish Baltimore.” BARAK HERMANN JCC of Greater Baltimore CEO

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“This past year has been extraordinarily challenging in so many ways for all of us. I hope that in this next year, I will be able to work with our many friends and partners to create a better Baltimore for everyone. There is much to be done, but I believe that if we work together, we can accomplish a lot.”

A new year is approaching with opportunities for growth, forgiveness and new endeavors. The last year presented many challenges for the Baltimore Jewish community, but local leaders shared ideas on how they hope this next year will be better. By Carolyn Conte

houghts for the Jewish New Year “A famous refrain of the season declares, ‘Hadesh yamenu kekedem — renew our lives as in days of old.’ For much of life, I have struggled with this sentiment. What about the past was so illustrious and wonderful that we would pray to retroject ourselves into it? However, this year I have perfect clarity. This year I pray for a return to a time when we experienced unity and a sense of national purpose. This year I pray for a time when fire wasn’t devouring our planet; a time when plague wasn’t forcing us into lonely isolation; a time when democracy and the rule of law felt securely established; a time when we felt safe in our schools, synagogues and gathering places. This year I am praying for a time of reconciliation, good health, justice and rule of law, safety and peace — a time as days of old.

“This year, personally, I hope to publish the children’s book I wrote about Dona Gracia and finish the draft for the second book about Heleni HaMalka, another powerful woman in our ancient Jewish history. I also hope to prioritize text study as a daily activity. At the office, we set a strategic priority to be the most effective Jewish education resource, and our staff are so amazing. I hope to continue to support them so that their work can reach its intended target audiences. I also want to make more time for meaningful conversations with all of the many important people in my life, both professionally and personally.”

“My hope for 5781 — both as a mom of five and a leader of a communitybased organization — is that we will ride the pandemic waves with strength and resilience. May we enjoy the highs untinged by fear of what may be around the corner, and may we weather the lows, drawing strength from our family, friends and co-workers. I don’t think we can guard against the ups and downs of crises like we have never seen before; instead I hope we face our reality and support one another along the way.” LISA K. BUDLOW CHAI Baltimore CEO

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RABBI JOHN FRANKEN Baltimore Board of Rabbis president and Temple Adas Shalom The Harford Jewish Center rabbi

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writing contest Earlier this summer, the Baltimore Jewish Times partnered with The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore for the My 2020 Journey Writing Contest. We have been publishing the winning entries in each category and posting the first- and second-place entries on jewishtimes.com. Here is the winning entry in the final category, Silver Wordsmiths, for writers ages 65 and up.

n the 1960s, the late Rabbi Herschel Leibowitz of Greenspring Valley Synagogue (today’s Ner Tamid) delivered a sermon about Barbra Streisand’s hit song “People.” I was a teenager at the time, and therefore didn’t pay much attention, but I remember his general theme. According to the song lyrics, “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” Rabbi Leibowitz disagreed. His message was that people who don’t need people are lucky. How wonderful it must be to live in a world of your own, needing no one else to be happy and content! Those who need people — the majority of us — are dependent on others; how can that be lucky? What he was saying made some sense at the time as I recall. But the COVID-19 pandemic has shown me that while I can be content to stay at home reading, baking, gardening, watching TV, streaming movies, playing on the computer, etc., I do need people. Interacting with others and helping them gives me a purpose. Being a member of the Baltimore Jewish community has been a lifesaver. At the beginning of the shutdown in March, I received an email from Northwest Baltimore’s senior village, Northwest Neighbors Connecting. I was asked if I wanted to make weekly check-in telephone calls to NNC members. I was sent a list of approximately 10, mostly home-bound seniors, when I agreed to participate. Some were African American and the rest Jewish. At first, many of my “phone pals” were somewhat wary to receive a call from a stranger. Over the weeks, however, I’ve developed friendships with many of them, some of whom I probably would never have

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“Gladys,” I learned that we lived The Associated and the two blocks apart before she moved to herpartnered current apartment. together in h We had a nice time reminiscing birthday toYou capture the about the neighborhood. could hear the smiles in her voice as we talked. importance of our comm My synagogue, Suburban are accepting submissio Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim, has also been reaching out your expe poems about to homebound congregants. Each week, two special shul members importance of commun prepare Shabbat “goodie and poems can be any l bags” consisting of challah, cake or cookies and the allshul entries are due by 5 latest news. I’ve been fortunate to be a part of the delivery team. Bringing joy to someone Erev Shabbat By Eileen Creeger Talented brings joy to me. winners in ea age category A shoutout needs will be to selected: go to the staff at the Edward A. Pen Pals: 13 and under Myerberg Center, Youngoperates Writers: 14 to 19 which known except for the pandemic. under the auspices of Comprehensive Budding Authors: 20 to One example is “Mildred.” During a Housing Assistance, Inc. (CHAI). Storytellers of Today: 35 call, she mentioned that a large pine tree Personally, being able to access the center’s Silverhas Wordsmiths: 65 an in her yard threatened to fall on her house. many exercise classes on Zoom been She was very worried. All the estimates amazing. My post-exerciseover endorphin high to remove the tree were unaffordable. I keeps me going during the day. Importantly, reached out to a friend in real estate, and the Myerberg Tech-Knowledge Hub has he connected me with his “tree guy.” His been a wonderful resource for teaching estimate fit her budget; a few days later, the older adults how to use technology during tree was removed and the debris cleaned our “new normal.” Even my shut-in, up. She was very grateful for the referral. technology-shy phone pals tell me that Another phone pal, “Sadie,” recently they have learned to use their smartphones celebrated her 90th birthday. She makes me and tablets to stay in touch with children, smile with her upbeat attitude and sense precious grandchildren and friends. of humor. Nothing gets her down, not So, while Rabbi Leibowitz, of blessed even her severe arthritis. A third, “Gloria,” memory, may have thought that people who sounded very anxious at the beginning of don’t need people are lucky, I respectfully the shutdown. While she still is anxious, disagree. she knows that the community will help her when and if she needs assistance. Two weeks Eileen Creeger is a writer who belongs to Suburban ago, when speaking with another new friend, Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim.

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The Gordon Center screened “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” at its drive-in movie theater Sept. 13.

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n Sunday evening, a massive movie screen competed with the stars to light up the night at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. Families huddled together in their cars, sharing an experience, yet totally separated. That was the scene during the opening weekend of the Peggy and Yale Gordon Center’s new drive-in movie theater. “The idea for the outdoor venue was floated by a brain trust of lay and professional leaders thinking about the priority of safely gathering our community to celebrate the arts,” said Sara Shalva, the JCC’s chief arts officer. A committee chose the cult classic movies. The Gordon Center screened “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” on Sept. 12; “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” on Sept. 13; and “Mean Girls” on Sept. 17. Upcoming films include “Hairspray” on Sept. 24, “Raiders of the Lost Art” on Sept. 26 and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” on Oct. 1. “As it gets darker earlier, we will have some animated movies for young families to come and enjoy,” Shalva said. Tickets cost $20 per car for JCC

members and $25 for nonmember cars. This fee covers the costs of staff, materials and distribution fees for the movies. Last Saturday night’s showing of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” sold 65 tickets (or about 150 people). In comparison, House Manager Erin Heilveil described Sunday evening’s showing of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” which 20 cars attended, as much calmer. “High school’s started up so kids have school in the morning,” she explained at the screening, while next to a snack stand of drinks. Calm described the evening’s mood. Cars pulled up to the JCC after the sun had set. Only one or two people walked around the parking lot, wearing neon yellow jackets. Attendees first have to pass a temperature check. Staff use a forehead thermometer to check each guest’s temperature before they can pass security. “It’s incredible, it’s been a long time coming for the JCC to do something like this,” said Security Supervisor Jared Krieger, smiling. “We were talking amongst ourselves about how this is the

perfect shift to have because you can watch a movie while you walk around.” A Beth Tfiloh alumni himself, he feels that there are few places where Jewish people can get together safely. “Besides COVID, there’s just not a lot of places where Jews can gather and not be targeted,” he said. “Bringing the community together like this with their kids is special.” After moving forward a bit, attendees are stopped again for the ticket check. This is another chance for some rare small talk with a fellow community member. Finally, participants are looped around the parking lot and are directed to an assigned parking spot distanced from nearby cars. “I’m excited to get out of the house and do something,” said Alli Prengman, 26, who was sitting on a picnic blanket in her car’s trunk. “It’s nice to see other faces even if you can’t really interact,” she giggled. Prengman had been to a drive-in movie theater before and called it a real blast from the past. Somehow, this phrase fit perfectly well jewishtimes.com

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Rosh Hashanah lunch d e n i ag

everal years ago, I realized hosting lunch on Rosh Hashanah had become routine, something that bothered me. Bagels and lox were always on the menu. There were many sensible reasons for this choice. Everyone loves bagels and lox. They are easily assembled on a day when I, like many Jews, spend the morning attending High Holiday services. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, services this year will most likely be viewed in my living room via Zoom. However, it will still be challenging to prepare and present a lavish New Year’s lunch. Because this midday meal is sandwiched between two hearty dinners composed of many courses, a heavy lunch is not greeted with enthusiasm, so the tried-and-true was practical for this reason, too. But I was determined to get creative and break up the routine. Although I intend to keep bagels, lox, whitefish salad and herring on the menu, I decided to augment them. When contemplating what else to serve, I selected foods that could be prepared a day or two in advance, or else I would be frantically cooking while family and friends were circling my dining table, wondering when they could sit down and eat. Searching for a make-ahead menu, I gravitated to roasted vegetables, marinated salads and a recipe for salmon mousse, all light and healthy choices that were compatible with smoked fish. Easy to prepare, these dishes will add a homemade touch, something personal along with piles of packages from the deli. After morning services, I look forward to seeing foods made from scratch on my table.

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Salmon Mousse Serves 8

Suggested equipment: 6-cup Jell-O ring mold or an attractive 6-cup bowl. The ring mold offers stunning presentation, but a comparable-sized bowl will suffice. Nonstick vegetable spray ½ ounce unflavored vegetable-based gelatin ½ cup cold water ½ cup boiling water ½ cup light mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped scallion jewishtimes.com

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Creamy Curry Dressing 1 cup light mayonnaise ½ cup light sour cream ½ cup plain light yogurt ¼ cup 2% milk 46

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1 teaspoon curry powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon onion powder Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined. Move the dressing to a nice serving bowl and place next to the salmon mousse. The recipe can be made a day ahead if refrigerated.

Roasted Eggplant,Tomato and Onion Serves 8-10 as a side dish

Nonstick vegetable spray 4 small eggplants 6 tomatoes 3 large onions Olive oil for drizzling, about ¼ cup Kosher salt to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Coat a 10-inch-by-15-inch ovenproof pan, such as Pyrex, with nonstick spray. Peel the skin off the eggplants. Slice them thin. Slice the onions and tomatoes thin. Starting with the onions, arrange the onions, eggplants and tomatoes in layers in the prepared baking dish. The top layer should be tomatoes. Sprinkle on salt and garlic powder. Drizzle the top with olive oil. Bake for 3 hours, or until the vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally. Add more oil if the vegetables start to stick. The vegetables will shrink considerably while roasting. The recipe can be made 2 days in advance, if covered and refrigerated. Serve at room temperature in an attractive bowl.

String Bean Salad Serves 8

1½ pounds string beans ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, peeled and chopped fine 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped fine Kosher salt to taste A sprinkle of black pepper ½ teaspoon parsley, chopped fine ½ teaspoon dill, chopped fine Set up a large bowl with cold water and plenty of ice cubes. Reserve. Rinse the string beans under cold water. Snip off the ends. Place the string beans in a steamer set with water. Once the water comes to a boil, steam them for about 1 minute until parboiled. Quickly move the string beans to the bowl of ice water. Once cool, move the string beans to paper towels to drain. Make sure they are completely dry before dressing them. Place the remaining ingredients in a jar with a lid. Screw on the top and shake well until the ingredients are well combined. Move the string beans to a flat-bottomed bowl and drizzle the contents of the jar over the top. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. This recipe can be made 12-24 hours in advance. Serve at room temperature. Linda Morel is a food columnist. This originally appeared in the Jewish Exponent, an affiliated publication of the Baltimore Jewish Times.

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Lightly spray the inside of the Jell-O ring mold, if using, with nonstick spray. Reserve. If using a bowl, you don’t need to coat it with nonstick spray. Soften the gelatin in cold water for a couple of minutes. Add the boiling water and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Cool slightly. Place the dissolved gelatin in a blender. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallion, parsley, dill, chives, celery, paprika, cottage cheese and yogurt. Blend until pureed. Add the salmon and capers and blend again briefly until combined. Pour the salmon mixture into the prepared Jell-O ring mold or bowl. Chill until set, at least 4 hours. The recipe can be made until this point a day ahead if kept refrigerated. If using a bowl, serve the mousse in that bowl. Don’t unmold it. If using the Jell-O ring mold, unmold it this way: Carefully slip a thin knife around the edges of the mold. Fill the sink with 2 inches of hot water. Lower the mold into the hot water and rock it back and forth for 30 seconds or so. Remove the mold from the water and place a plate over the top of it. Turn over the plate and mold so the plate is resting on a table or counter. Tap the bottom of the mold and shake it a little. The mold should slip right out onto the plate. If not, return the mold to the hot water and try again. Refrigerate on the plate until serving. Serve the salmon mousse with the curry dressing below.

obituraries

AVILES — Linda Theresa Aviles was born on Feb. 22, 1940, in New York. She was educated in the New York City public school system. She was preceded in death by her sister Vera Moore Whittington (1970); mother Lita Aviles (1991); and wife Barbara Kramer (2020). She is survived by her nieces and nephews Jeffrey W. Moore, Maria C. Whittington, Vera E. Whittington and Cloy E. Whittington Jr. BLOOM — On Aug. 24, Dr. Ira T. Bloom. Beloved husband of Lynn Bloom (née Zemel); loving father of Hilary Bloom and Dana (Danielle Johansen) Kunzelman; devoted brother to Alan (Lynn) Bloom and Robert (Anne) Bloom; brother-in-law to Dr. Stephen (Terri) Zemel; loving Poppy to Avery and Ethan Klondar, Maya Kunzelman and Lindsey and Zachary Johansen; devoted son to the late Hyman Levin and Belle (née Vodenos) and Morris Bloom; and son-in law of the late Hyman and Mildred (née Gordon) Zemel. He is survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, students and friends. He was a kind and loving soul that dedicated his life to helping others. He was generous with his time, his wisdom and his mitzvahs. He embodied the role of a family man — family was everything to him, and family always came first. He cherished his wife, daughters and grandchildren. He dedicated his professional life to dentistry. He had his own practice for 40 years before becoming a professor and mentor at the AEGD Clinic at the University of Maryland Dental School. He was loved

by all of his students for teaching them how to “make life easy” and “begin with the end in mind.” In his spare time, he was a master gardener and spent 12 years designing and planting his very own Japanese garden. His artistic gift was also evident in his charcoal drawings, paintings and sculpting. He was loved by all that knew him and will be truly missed. Contributions may be sent to The Maryland Food Bank, Attn: Donor Services, 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 or The Helping Up Mission, 1029 East Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21202. COHEN — On Aug. 21, Roserma Cohen, formerly of Baltimore, at 94 in Fresno, Calif. She is survived by her son Kenneth Cohen; niece Hope Rosky; nephew Heston Silbert; sister Cynthia Levitt Rathwick; and great-nieces Faith Rosky and Aubrey Silbert. She was predeceased by her husband William Cohen; son Herman Charles Cohen; and siblings Burton Levitt, Hessa Levitt Stein and Sander Levitt. She was the most kind, loving, generous, talented and charitable woman to all who knew her. She sang for U.S. Army troops during World War II at Fort Holabird and she was a hardcore sports fan for her Baltimore teams. Contributions may be sent to City of Hope. GOODMAN — On Aug. 24, Howard Goodman of Baltimore. He is survived by his loving companion Arlene Greenberg; children Darren (Ann) Greenberg and Stacey (Michael) Heyman;

grandchildren Travis Hise, Rebecca Greenberg and Charles Heyman; and greatgrandchild Isabella Palanca. He was predeceased by his wife Stephanie Goodman; brother Jay Goodman; granddaughter Cynthia Palanca; and parents Howard and Peggy Goodman. Contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice. HEIMANN — On Aug. 23, Judith Ann Heimann of Baltimore at 87. She is survived by her brother David (Mary) Zinman; nephews Paul Zinman (Barrie Steinberg) and Raphael Zinman; niece Rachel Zinman-Weddepohl (John); and great-nephew and great-nieces Jacob ZinmanJeanes, Alexandra Zinman and Danielle Zinman. She was predeceased by her parents Samuel and Rachel Zinman. She attended the High School of Music and Art, now known as The Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and the Arts. She was a graduate of the Bard College and UCLA. She was a ballet and modern dancer, but her real interest was in painting and sculpture. Contributions may be sent to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. KURLAND — On Aug. 22, Celeste Kurland at 94. She is survived by her children Mara Dyan (James) Browning and Ronald Ira (Bonnye) Kurland; brother Arnold (Patricia) Lieberman; grandchildren Lee Hendler, Melissa (Richard) Puritz, Jonathan Kurland, Bradley Kurland (Rob Daniels) and Lauren (Sean) Bittinger; and great-grandchildren Jacob Hendler, Hunter Puritz, Tyler Puritz, Jack Bittinger and Evie

Bittinger. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Melvin Kurland; siblings Irving Lieberman and Dolly Etelson; and parents Anna and Herman Lieberman. LEVIN — On Aug. 25, Ted Levin of Baltimore at 80. He is survived by his children Laura (Dave) Lampel and Paula Levin-Alcorn (Bob Alcorn); brother Lester (Linda) Levin; and grandchildren Jenna Alcorn, Seth Lampel, Dahlia Alcorn, Lindsey Lampel and Ian Alcorn. He was predeceased by his loving wife Estelle Levin (née Rofsky); sister Lois (David) Berman; and parents Jean and Herman Levin. He loved his family, his faith and his many friends at Springhouse of Pikesville. He was a Baltimore native and an avid fan of the Orioles, Ravens and a good corned beef sandwich. Contributions may be sent to Defenders of Animal Rights Inc., 14412 Old York Road, Phoenix, MD 21131 or Central Scholarship, 6 Park Center Court, Suite 211, Owings Mills, MD 21117. LINTZ — Tobey Lisker Lintz (née Fisher) at 92. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Lisker and the late Harvey Lintz; loving mother of Carri (Philip) Milch, Pamela (Steven) Feinberg and Steven (David Hunenberg) Lisker; loving Mama Tobe of Jason (Gina) Milch, Mindy (David) Monkarsh and Jessica (Rob) Greffenius; adored greatgrandmother of Ben, Sam and Josie Milch, Madison and Jordyn Monkarsh and Will and Anna Greffenius; devoted daughter of the late George and the late Bessie Fisher; cherished sister of the late Bernice “Neicy” jewishtimes.com

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Contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice. PACHINO — Rabbi Marvin Pachino of Jerusalem, Israel, formerly of Baltimore, is survived by his beloved wife Judy (Danoff ) Pachino; daughters Dina (Edward) Alper, Chava (Marc) Kurtz and Yocheved (Abe) Rappaport; 21 adoring grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren; brother Hersh Pachino; and sister Roz Shenker. He was predeceased by his son Zev Pachino; brother-inlaw Allan Shenker; and parents Sylvia and Al Pachino. RESSIN — On Aug. 24, Kathryn Lee Ressin (née Miller) of Owings Mills at 83. She is survived by her husband Louis Ressin; sons Robert (Michelle) Ressin, Terry (Jody) Ressin and Larry (Kris) Ressin; granddaughters Amanda, Lindsey, Cori, Kaitlyn and Kylie; and great-grandchildren Sadie and Dylan. She was predeceased by her brother Thomas Ratliff and parents Robert and Inez Miller. Contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136. ROSENFELD — On Aug. 22, Dr. Alan Rosenfeld of Port St. Lucie, Fla., at 79. He is survived by his sons Richard (Meghan) Rosenfeld, Michael (Pam) Rosenfeld and Jeffrey (Leslie) Rosenfeld; brother Harvey (Sharon) Rosenfeld; brother-in-law Stephen Gandel; and grandchildren Matthew Rosenfeld, Sam Rosenfeld, Erin Rosenfeld,

Ethan Rosenfeld and Sadie Rosenfeld. He was predeceased by his sister Barbara Gandel and parents Sidney and Fay Rosenfeld. Contributions may be sent to the Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136. SAVADOW — On Aug. 24, Gloria Carol Savadow of Baltimore at 78. She is survived by her siblings Laura Savadow (Samuel Pope Jr.), Richard Savadow (Susan Brodie) and Bruce Savadow; niece Erica Savadow-Pope; nephews David SavadowPope and Eric Savadow; and great-nephew Tyson Pope. She was predeceased by her parents Esther and Victor Savadow. She was always very committed to the students she counseled at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School, to whom she tried very hard to give a large variety of experiences. She also had a great love of music, theater and travel, which also included many, many visits to the National Parks. She always very proudly considered herself a “hiker,” even in her own neighborhood, where she loved to go out on very long walks regularly. Contributions may be sent to National Park Foundation, 1500 K St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005, or Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. 21093. The Baltimore Jewish Times updates obituaries regularly on its website, jewishtimes.com. Obituaries are not verified and may be condensed for space. To submit an obituary, go to jewishtimes. com/submit-obituaries.

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Zoomin’ along with Beth Tfiloh’s rabbis MOVE OVER Carson, Letterman and Kimmel. Rabbis Chai Posner, Mitchell Wohlberg and Eli Yoggev of Beth Tfiloh Congregation have come for your ratings with their weekly segment, MeZOOMin. “It is similar to a talk show,” said Posner, who hosts the event alongside Wohlberg and Yoggev. “We chat about what’s new and what we’ve been up to. And we share some ideas on Torah and on life.” Wohlberg described it as a group get-together. “If we can’t do it in one living room, we bring many living rooms together.” Many of the previous MeZOOMin sessions have had special guests joining the three rabbis, with especially noteworthy personalities like Sen. Ben Cardin and Rabbi Moshe Hauer, the executive vice president of the Orthodox Union. Rabbi Ysoscher Katz joined for a discussion on his time in the Satmar community and joining the modern Orthodox community, Posner said, while infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Kleinberg spoke on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to Posner, the program was born from the social distancing measures the community has become all too accustomed to. Through the series, Posner aims to create a “feeling of warmth and connection.” Typically riddled

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg during the Sept. 3 MeZOOMin session

with “some laughter, some seriousness, some learning and some fun,” he hopes it provides Beth Tfiloh’s members with “an escape from the doldrums of COVID quarantine.” Wohlberg explained that many regular attendees of Beth Tfiloh’s Shabbat services had developed close friendships over the years. As many remain hesitant to attend these same services now, the MeZOOMin series is a way to maintain those relationships. Posner explained that the title, thought up by Rina Goloskov, the synagogue’s director of marketing and communications, is a play on the word “mezumin,” in which

three people will eat bread together and then “have a special insertion to the regular benching,” he said. As the event is held by the trio of Posner, Wohlberg and Yoggev, the name seemed apt. Posner stated that the program is likely the single most popular recurring program that Beth Tfiloh currently has. Many of the participants are the members who otherwise would come together at their synagogue for kiddush and to socialize after services. In the coming weeks, Posner expects discussions to focus on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, followed by a new list of topics “that will span the

Jewish world in America.” On whether the MeZOOMin series might continue even after it is safe for people to socialize normally again, Posner explained that quite a few congregants had expressed their support for continuing the series for an extended period of time. “We will have to see,” he said, “but it seems likely it will continue for the foreseeable future.” “It’s just a fabulous opportunity to stay connected, to learn something and remind the people that their rabbis are here for them,” Wohlberg added. jberman@midatlanticmedia.com

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THE HIGH HOLIDAYS are all about mending our ways and atoning for our sins. To be sure, this is the central theme of the Yom Kippur service. We literally recite the vidui (confession) from morning until evening. That is why it is so fascinating that on Rosh Hashanah we make no mention of sin. We actually distance ourselves from it as much as possible — to the point that there is a custom to not eat walnuts on this day because their Hebrew name shares the same numerical value as the Hebrew name for sin! Instead, we focus on Hashem’s kingship. We chant Avinu Malkeinu, our Father our King; we coronate Hashem as King with our shofars; and we speak about divine kingship in the malchuyot section of the Amidah. How do we make sense of all of this? One of my favorite High Holidays d’var Torahs, originally taught by Rabbi Avigdor Neventzhal, the former chief rabbi of the Old City of Jerusalem, helps put the pieces together. He explains that there are two ways to go about demolishing a building in order to rebuild it once more. The first is to go floor by floor, from the top down, until the building is razed to the ground. The second is to begin from the foundations. Once they are uprooted, the rest of the building follows suit. The second method initially takes more work, but makes it easier to bring down the higher floors down the road. The same goes, Rabbi

Neventzhal explains, for the process of uprooting sin during the High Holidays. On Rosh Hashanah, we take the second path. Instead of focusing on each “floor,” each individual sin, we go straight to the “foundations” of sin. One of the central reasons people commit transgressions is that they forget there is a supreme G-d who is looking out for them and guiding their lives. They forget

IT IS SO FASCINATING THAT ON ROSH HASHANAH WE MAKE NO MENTION OF SIN. the King! On Rosh Hashanah, we return to this idea over and over again to help fortify this foundation of faith within us. This explains the omission of sin throughout Rosh Hashanah. We want to uproot sin on a foundational level through coronating Hashem as King. Through doing so we pave the way for us to knock on our hearts on Yom Kippur and witness the rest of the edifice of sin come tumbling down! It is from this deep place of faith that we proceed to rebuild our spiritual lives as the new year begins. Rabbi Eli Yoggev is a rabbi at Beth Tfiloh Congregation.

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Howard Libit

s a liaison between Baltimore’s Jewish community and the government, Howard Libit, 48, Baltimore Jewish Council executive director, gets to see a diverse array of perspectives in the community. His extensive background helps a lot with this, but another key to his leadership is simply speaking with others. Libit grew up in Highland Park, Ill., two blocks away from his family’s synagogue. “Judaism was a big part of our life growing up,” said Libit, who belongs to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. As he grew up, journalism piqued his interest. Libit studied political science at Stanford University to enter the field. His dreams came true. In 1994, Libit became a reporter for the Baltimore Sun, where he would eventually become an editor. He covered schools, political campaigns, the general assembly, business and more. “It was an amazing opportunity to get to know the city and its many people,” Libit said. He still runs into legislators he met as a reporter in the early 2000s. But the most important connection he made during that time was for an article that put him in touch with a woman named Jody, whom he married in 2003. They had two kids: Elliot, who is 14, and Maya, who is 12. Eventually, Libit decided to make a career change. “Unfor tunately, t he

newspaper industry has encountered tough times, and it just wasn’t the future I wanted,” he said. “I loved the journalism we did there, but I reached the decision to leave the Sun basically because I was working myself too hard.” He began a career in politics, which led him to a role as the public affairs chief and director of strategic planning and policy for former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. “My time at the mayor’s office was an immensely challenging period for Baltimore City,” Libit said. “I was only there for a few months when the Freddie Gray incident [happened] and riots followed. It could be immensely

rewarding in terms of seeing the impact you could have but also very frustrating because there’s so much going on all the time.” Like with the Sun, Libit has kept his connections with the city change-makers he met through this role. Then, he learned of some opportunities at BJC. Libit joined the BJC’s leadership development program and later the board. In 2016, Executive Director Arthur Abramson stepped down after 26 years, and the board asked Libit to apply for the position. The timing was perfect, because Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s time in office was also coming to an end. Libit credits his team for

the accomplishments BJC has made under his leadership. “Howard is the type of leader that runs ideas by you because he values your input, negative and positive,” said Sarah Mersky Miicke, deputy director at BJC. “He is both kind and firm on what he expects from you and is always willing to help you through a difficult task.” Libit is most proud of the bills they’ve helped get passed related to hate crimes, budgeting and security. He’s also proud of the work BJC has done with Holocaust survivors, its virtual work during lockdown and the organization’s relationship building across different communities. Relationship building is particularly important in this political climate, Libit said. Well before the country’s current reckoning around race, BJC was engaging with the Black community on issues such as policing. When he looks at the community, his greatest concern is the lack of conversations he sees happening across divides. “I hope we can find a way to move past the kind of the bitterness and anger we see,” he said. “Maybe after the election, as a broader community, some of that will diminish. But I think what used to be respectful dialogue too often now becomes hateful.” Libit noted education can help with this, too. “If we do a better job of educating our youth today, some of the hate we’re seeing will, I hope, diminish over time.” cconte@midatlanticmedia.com

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COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPAEDIC ORTHOPAEDIC AND AND NEUROLOGICAL NEUROLOGICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL AND AND REHABILITATION REHABILITATION CENTER CENTER Am at of falls? Am II YES! at risk risk of falls? If you . . . YES! If you . . .

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HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH FALL PREVENTION IN OUR LOVED ONES? HOW SHOULD WE APPROACH FALL PREVENTION IN OUR LOVED ONES?

Q: Are the advances in medical care Q: Are the advances helping reduce falls?in medical care helping reduce falls? Generalist/family medicine physician-led Generalist/family medicine physician-led management for preventing falls does not seem management preventing falls does to help: Olderfor adults (aged 75+) died not fromseem falls to help: Older (aged 75+)frequently died fromthan fallsin in 2016 almostadults 3 times as more in 2016(JAMA. almost2019;321(21):2131-2133). 3 times as more frequently Centers than in 2000 2000 (JAMA. 2019;321(21):2131-2133). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a personalized fall prevention physician led a personalizedplan. fall prevention physician led management management plan. Q: What is missing in current fall Q: What is missing current fall prevention medicalinparadigm? prevention paradigm? A thorough medical fall prevention examination needs A thorough fall prevention needs specialized training in humanexamination biomechanics of specialized trainingasinwell human biomechanics of gait and balance, as expertise with various gait and balance, as well as expertise with various vestibular, vision, neurological, cardiological and vestibular, neurological, cardiological orthopedicvision, conditions. Unfortunately, currentlyand no orthopedic conditions. currently medical specialty offersUnfortunately, all of this training in oneno medical offerstoallthe of right this training in one packagespecialty to help arrive diagnosis. package to help arrive to the right diagnosis. Q: Is having the right diagnosis enough to Q: Is having the right diagnosis enough to prevent falls? prevent falls? Diagnosis is just the first step. Next, we need is justwhich the first step. Next, need to Diagnosis help prioritize of the many riskwefactors to help prioritize which of the many risk factors

for falls to focus on. This would normally require for falls specialist to focus on. This would normally require several physicians to seat together and several specialist to seat togethermedical and discuss the variousphysicians contributions of various discuss the to various contributions of various conditions each patient, one patient at a medical time. conditions to each patient a time. Unfortunately, this ispatient, not theone norm, and at even the Unfortunately, this is isnot norm, and even theto general practitioner nottheequipped generally general practitioner is not equipped generally to help prioritize these diagnoses. help prioritize these diagnoses. Q: Is prioritizing the diagnoses the final step? Q:No, Is prioritizing thearrived diagnoses final step? after we have to the the prioritized afterimportant we have conditions arrived to the prioritizedto setNo, of most contributing set most contributing to a fallsoffor the important patient at conditions hand, we need to provide falls for the patient hand, we need totreatment provide a tailor-made medicalatand rehabilitation tailor-made medical rehabilitation approach taking intoand account all of the treatment patients’ approach takingdeficits into account of the patients’ biomechanical in light all of ongoing medical biomechanical deficits in light of ongoing medical and social conditions. and social conditions. Q: How is Steady Strides: Fall Prevention Q: is Steady Strides: Fall Prevention andHow Stroke Rehabilitation Medical and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute different in preventing falls? Institute different inPrevention preventing A: Steady Strides: Fall and falls? Stroke A: Steady Strides: FallInstitute Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical is nation’s only Rehabilitation is nation’s only comprehensiveMedical medicalInstitute fall prevention program. comprehensive medical his fallcomprehensive prevention program. Dr Atanelov developed medical Dr developed his comprehensive medical fallAtanelov prevention program while working at Johns fall prevention program while working at Johns

Hopkins where he served as Medical Director of Hopkins where he Medical served asClinic. Medical of the Fall Prevention He Director uses human the Fall Prevention Clinic. He in uses human biomechanics andMedical additional training other biomechanics and additional training in other medical specialties (e.g. vestibular, endocrine, medical specialties (e.g. vestibular,and endocrine, vision, neurological, cardiological orthopedic) vision, neurological, cardiological orthopedic) to provide a one-stop-shop to helpand diagnose and to providemedical a one-stop-shop help diagnose andHe prioritize conditionstocontributing to falls. prioritize medical contributing to falls. and He then works with in conditions house physical, occupational, then works with in pathology house physical, occupational, speech language therapists to provideand a speech language pathology therapists to provide fall a tailor-made team based, concrete, goal-directed tailor-made team based, concrete, goal-directed prevention medical and rehabilitation plan of care.fall prevention medical and rehabilitation plan of care. Q: Is care at Steady Strides covered by Q: Is care at Steady Strides covered by insurance? insurance? A: Yes. A: Yes. Q: What else do you guys do at Q: WhatStrides: else do you guys do at Steady Steady A: AfterStrides: developing a successful fall prevention A: AfterDrdeveloping a successful fall prevention protocol Atanelov left Johns Hopkins to start protocol Dr Atanelov left Johns to start nation’s first comprehensive fall Hopkins prevention medical nation’s comprehensive medical institute, first Steady Strides, andfall hadprevention been actively institute, Strides,education, and had been actively involvedSteady with research, clinical care involved with research, education, clinical care and public health initiatives with Baltimore City, and publicCounty health and initiatives withof Baltimore City, Baltimore the State Maryland. Baltimore County and the State of Maryland.

Q: How can we learn more about Steady Strides and Dr Atanelov? Q: How can we learn more about Steady Strides and Dr Atanelov? Visit our website at www.steadystridesmd.com Visit our website at www.steadystridesmd.com

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