Splash by midatlanticmedia5

November 19, 2020 | 3 Kislev 5781 Candlelighting 4:33 | Havdalah 5:33 washingtonjewishweek.com | $1.00

Vol. 56, No. 47

POTOMACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

ADAM VAN GRACK

SPLASH MAKES A

at the

THE GREATER WASHINGTON JEWISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME Page 16

inside this issue

Connect with us:

Local 4 6

Tighter COVID restrictions don’t faze MoCo kosher restaurants, synagogues Amid White House COVID-19 outbreak, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner pulled their 3 kids from a DC Jewish school NoVa public schools mull over closing on minority holidays

Feature story 16 Meet this year’s DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees 19 Wonderful Weddings Opinion 12 Editorials 13 Letters 13 Opinions Community 30 Obituaries In every issue 3 9 27 29 33 34 35 35

Seen You Should Know Arts & Culture Food & Dining D’var Torah & Social Announcements Last Word Legals At Your Service

ON THE COVER Adam Van Grack at the 2005 U.S. National Team Trials for Canoe Slalom. Courtesy Adam Van Grack

9 Woke frat dude 2

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

10 The 21% (or 30.5%) solution

22 Ring’s the thing

34 The smithy stands

the seen

Screenshot from Twitter via JTA; John Mulaney by Dominick D is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)

Israel’s official state Twitter account plays matchmaker on Singles Day Israel’s Foreign Ministry took on the role of the “shadchan,” or traditional Jewish matchmaker, on Nov. 11, offering to help set up social media users in honor of Singles Day. Posting on the official @Israel Twitter account, the ministry reached out to singles and “Jewish mothers everywhere,” urging people to post their age, location and hobbies, and promising to retweet the information to its more than 665,000 followers in order to help them “find that special someone to bring home for the holidays.” The @Israel account started things off, stating that it was 72 years old, its gender was “neutral” and that it enjoyed “long walks on the beach, archeology, anything tech related & @FaudaOfficial” — a reference to the popular Israeli TV series. Singles Day, an unofficial festival started in China in the early 1990s to celebrate the romantically uninvolved, has evolved in recent years into a social media sensation and a major commercial holiday rivaling Black Friday. Retweeting one single follower from Germany, the ministry asserted that Israel was “the perfect honeymoon destination,” prompting another user to comment that he

would “invite my ex-wife for the Honeymoon we never had to Haifa.” “You sure you want to do that?” the ministry replied. “Jewish mother here with a gorgeous 26 year old daughter, above all no meshugenas please,” another user retweeted by the ministry wrote, using the Yiddish term for crazy person in a nod to the hit-or-miss nature of online dating. Tamar Schwarzbard, the Israeli ministry’s head of new media, explained that her goal was to reach “as many people as possible,” and “if that means connecting to internet trends and appealing to a younger generation that spends most of its time online, we adapt to that role.” Even the most innocuous tweets can be contentious when it comes to the Middle East, however, and numerous users tweeted comments highly critical of Israel, many of them relating to the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. “Occupation: Palestine,” one user tweeted. “Location: doesn’t exist,” another replied. “Hobbies: committing war crimes,” a third said. @Israel isn’t the only Israeli government account to embrace internet memes and snark. Last year, the Israel

Twitter post

Defense Forces trolled then-British Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn for sharing a happy Passover message featuring an image of a loaf of bread — a food specifically prohibited on the holiday. One IDF tweet, which was retweeted nearly 900 times, contained a video riffing on Facebook’s auto-generated Happy Birthday messages. In the IDF version, members of several terrorist groups wish Qasem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s Quds Force who was assassinated earlier this year, many happy returns. At the end of the clip, the cake explodes. — Sam Sokol

John Mulaney talks about dybbuks of RBG and Ed Koch with Seth Meyers If you’re a fan of the comedian John Mulaney, you probably know he is not Jewish but has a Jewish wife, whom he loves to talk about. So it might not surprise those fans that he got into a comedic conversation about dybbuks, or possessed souls mentioned in Jewish theology, on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Meyers mentioned how some people are giving the ghosts of John McCain and John Lewis credit for helping Joe Biden win Arizona and Georgia in the presidential election,

Washington Jewish Week Publisher & Chief Executive Officer | Craig Burke cburke@midatlanticmedia.com ADVERTISING Account Executives | KIM COATES TAMARA MORRIS MARY RAMSDALE STACIE SHAPERO SYLVIA WITASCHEK

Connect with us:

and he welcomed Mulaney, who he introduced as a “ghost enthusiast,” onto the stage. Meyers also played a news clip of Sen. Chris Coons mentioning that the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg is probably looking down and smiling at the election results. That’s when Mulaney showed off his Jewish knowledge. “You see in Judaism, there is no defined afterlife, so Ruth Bader Ghostburg would therefore have to be what we call a EDITORIAL Editor | David Holzel 301-230-6685 | dholzel@midatlanticmedia.com Senior Writer | Rachel Kohn 301-230-6695 | rkohn@midatlanticmedia.com

dybbuk, which is a much more dangerous spirit, who can possess a human being and can terrorize the living. I would keep an eye on people like Susie Essman and see if they have lace collars all of a sudden,” he said, mentioning the Jewish actress famous for her role on Larry David’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Mulaney didn’t stop there, theorizing that “another Jewish phantasm,” that of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, played a prank on Rudy Giuliani, and made a reference to Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat 2.” The screen featured a chyron that said “Dead Koch Dybbuk.” — Gabe Friedman

Main Office: 301-230-2222 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852

editor@washingtonjewishweek.com 301-230-0474 | Fax: 301-230-0114 circulation@washingtonjewishweek.com 301-230-2222 ext. 1

advertising@washingtonjewishweek.com 301-230-0819 | Fax: 301-881-1994 classifieds@washingtonjewishweek.com 301-230-0472

WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK (USPS 582-840) (ISSN 0746-9373), a Mid-Atlantic Media publication, is published every Thursday and a special issue on the fourth Friday of July at 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852. Subscriptions by mail; $55 for one year, for MD/DC/VA. $57 for out-of-state for one year. Outside USA, $180 for one year. On newsstands, $1. Periodicals postage paid at Rockville, MD 20852 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Washington Jewish Week, 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Unsolicited manuscripts and photos will not be returned unless accompanied by self-addressed stamped envelope. Washington Jewish Week does not endorse kashrut claims. To verify the kashrut of goods or services advertised in Washington Jewish Week, readers should consult rabbinic authorities. Washington Jewish Week reserves the right to revise, reject or edit any advertisement.

washingtonjewishweek.com

Photo courtesy of Joshua Katz; Magen David Sephardic Congregation

local news

Manager Sachy Cohen doesn’t expect the new rules to affect Ben Yehuda Cafe & Pizzeria’s bottom line.

TIGHTER C

Magen David Sephardic Congregation’s in-person events have fewer than 40 people.

VID RESTRICTIONS

don’t faze MoCo restaurants, synagogues

By Eric Schucht Staff Writer

estaurants and synagogues in Montgomery County don’t see additional difficulties caused by the county council’s decision to reinstate restrictions to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Rules that were loosened on Sept. 20 were tightened again on Nov. 10. Capacity limits for indoor restaurants, fitness centers, retail businesses and religious facilities in the county have been halved, from 50 percent to 25 percent. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) recently increased restrictions across the state, ordering all restaurants to reduce dining capacity from 75 percent to 50 percent. Sachy Cohen, manager of Ben Yehuda Cafe & Pizzeria in Silver Spring, doesn’t expect the new rules to affect the business’ bottom line. Before the pandemic, most of the kosher restaurant’s customers picked up food or used the catering service. A few weeks ago, the restaurant experimented with reopening its indoor dining room. Cohen said they closed

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

it again last week because it attracted few customers. “We’ve settled into the new normal of our staffing,” Cohen said. “And we’ve been able to budget accordingly to make sure that as long as things stay the way they currently are, we’re good to go.” Unlike Cohen, Ami Schreiber does expect the new rules to affect his business. Schreiber, the owner of Holy Chow! in Silver Spring, said the new limits on indoor dining won’t affect him because his business is mainly take out plus some outdoor seating. But he worries that his catering business may take a hit because the size of allowed public gatherings has been reduced from 50 people to 25. Schreiber said “this is supposed to be the biggest time of year” for catering due to Thanksgiving dinners, office holiday parties and Chanukah get-togethers. The new rules put many of these gatherings into question. “It really started to feel normal. And now, here we are again. Back to square one,” Schreiber said. While the new rules will include religious facilities, those contacted for this story say they’ll be unaffected due to self-imposed restrictions already in place. Kemp Mill Synagogue, an Orthodox congregation in Silver Spring, is already operating at less than 25 percent capacity,

according to Executive Director Aryeh Shudofsky. The same can be said of Kehilat Pardes — The Rock Creek Synagogue, according to its administrative assistant, Lily Landau. Magen David Sephardic Congregation in Rockville also won’t be affected, according to board member Debbie Shemony, because to most of its in-person gatherings have fewer than 40 people. Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, in Rockville, doesn’t expect these changes to affect its operations, according to Treva Bustow, chief marketing and operations officer. Its Weinberg Health & Fitness Center already operates at a limited capacity and no gatherings are planned at the center at this time, she said. In Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced new COVID-19 restrictions effective Nov. 16. The limit on public and private social gatherings was scaled back from 250 to 25 people. Restaurants and bars now have to close by midnight with the sale of alcohol prohibited after 10 p.m. And the age of required face mask wearing went from age 10 to 5. WJW eschucht@midatlanticmedia.com @EricSchucht

Co u ntd own to

BLACK FRIDAY Window and Door Sale!

One of our best sales of the year

ENDS NOV 2 When it comes to protection from the elements, your windows are as essential as your roof and walls. Safeguard your home against drafts and replace your windows and doors before winter.

November 1st–November 27th only!

Buy 1 window or door, get 1 window or door

40% OFF

Minimum purchase of four.

It’s almost like getting FREE windows and doors for TWO YEARS!1 Replace your windows and doors this holiday season, and you’ll pay nothing until November 2022.1 It’s a gift to yourself that won’t put a dent in your wallet this time of year.

Down Monthly Payments Interest

FOR 2 YEARS1

Minimum purchase of four. Interest accrues from the purchase date but is waived if paid in full within 24 months.

Inferior vinyl windows can cost you more in the long run. Choose a poor-quality vinyl window and you’ll be searching for another Black Friday window sale in a few years! Take advantage of this sale on our Fibrex® windows, and you’ll be set for decades!*

$75 OFF every window, entry door and patio door1 No minimum purchase required.

We make the holiday season less stressful. We handle the entire process—from selling to installation to the warranty—on our windows and doors, eliminating the middleman. And know that we’ve adjusted our operations to serve you in the safest way possible.

There are limited appointments available The Better Way to a Better Window™

Call to book your virtual or in-home appointment

202-750-5857

1 DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires 12/12/2020. You must set your appointment by 11/27/2020 and purchase by 12/12/2020. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one (1) window or entry/patio door, get one (1) window or entry/patio door 40% off, and 24 months $0 down, 0 monthly payments, 0% interest when you purchase four (4) or more windows or entry/patio doors between 11/1/2020 and 12/12/2020. 40% off windows and entry/patio doors are less than or equal to lowest cost window or entry/patio door in the order. Additional $75 off each window or entry/patio door, no minimum purchase required, taken after initial discount(s), when you set your appointment by 11/27/2020 and purchase by 12/12/2020. Military discount applies to all active duty, veterans and retired military personnel. Military discount equals $300 off your entire purchase and applies after all other discounts, no minimum purchase required. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period, but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Savings comparison based on purchase of a single unit at list price. Available at participating locations and offer applies throughout the service area. See your local Renewal by Andersen location for details. MHIC #121441. VA License #2705155684. DC License #420215000125. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *See limited warranty for details.

AMID WHITE HOUSE COVID-19 OUTBREAK,

Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner pulled their 3 kids from a DC Jewish school

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump By Ron Kampeas

ared Kushner and Ivanka Trump pulled their children out of a Jewish day school in Washington, D.C., two weeks before Election Day and three weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in and around the White House. The couple’s children had attended the Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital since moving to Washington in 2017 after Donald Trump, Ivanka’s father, became president. Their three kids started a different Jewish school on Oct. 19. Out of safety and privacy concerns for minor children, WJW is not naming the school. 6

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

“They withdrew from the school,” a spokesperson for Milton, as the school calls itself, said last week in a statement. A source close to the family said they withdrew because the other school offered more in-person classes during the pandemic. Jared Kushner said in August, amid national debate about whether schools should reopen, that he would send his children to school in person if he could. The other school switched to mostly in-person learning during September and October after opening virtually. But three parents of children attending Milton, which is switching to fully indoor, in-person classes next week, said the withdrawal came after parents raised concerns that Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and top aide, and

Ivanka Trump, his daughter and also a top aide, were seen at events not complying with the coronavirus protocols that Milton demanded of its parents. The protocols, which the Jewish Telegraphic Agency obtained, are based on Centers for Disease Control guidelines and ask families to avoid gatherings off campus where social distancing is not practiced or masks are not used. “Students and families are expected to adhere to any and all social distancing guidelines and mask requirements while not on campus to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 as well as reducing the risk of exposing employees and/or MILTON’s students to COVID19,” one passage relevant to parental compliance says. “To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure at the School,

the School asks all families to limit their attendance at large public or private gatherings, events, and other activities to those where social distancing can be maintained and guidance regarding masks is followed. Families and students should avoid hosting or attending large gatherings where proper social distancing measures are not feasible.” The protocols were in place in late September when the lack of masking and distancing at White House and Trump campaign events became a major public health issue. One parent said a breaking point was the Sept. 26 ceremony at the White House nominating Amy Coney Barrett for the U.S. Supreme Court to succeed the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Kushner and Ivanka Trump were not reported to be at the event, but at least 11 guests later tested positive for the coronavirus, including the president and others whom the couple encountered in the following days. That included Sept. 29, when Ivanka Trump traveled to Cleveland for the debate between her father and Joe Biden. Trump’s family disregarded orders set by the Cleveland Clinic to wear masks throughout the debate. Photos showed Ivanka Trump watching the debate with no mask. “There was concern for the safety of children because it was very clear the Kushner parents were violating public health recommendations,” said the mother, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because her employer bans interactions with the media. Another inflection point, the mother said, came days later on Oct. 2 when Donald Trump announced that he had contracted the coronavirus. She said the school would not tell the parents whether the Kushners had informed the school of the last day of contact between the president and his grandchildren. (Trump also declined to make public the date of his last negative COVID-19 test.) “At the same time of rising cases in the states and children going back to school, we were seeing the Kushners violating quarantine requirements,” this mother said. Milton is split now between remote and in-school learning. Of special concern, said the first mother, was that the Kushners’ youngest child was in pre-kindergarten, which was indoors. (Classes for older children were held outdoors.) “Masked, but indoors, and there are the Secret Service, who are with the children,” she said. “That was also a concern.” The first parent said that as of next week, most Milton classes would be indoors three to four days a week. The Nov. 16 return to almost total in-person schooling has been known since before the Kushners’ withdrawal. That parent and a third with knowledge of the situation — who have no relationship with each other — said the school tried to work out a compromise with the Kushners with the understanding that the couple needed allowances in their capacity as senior governmental aides who also were in senior positions in Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. There was no agreement in the end. Avi Berkowitz, a close aide to Jared Kushner who is also the administration’s top Middle East peace negotiator, said the idea that COVID-19 rules had led to the family’s departure from the school was inaccurate. “The Kushners protect the privacy of their children and won’t engage in idle gossip,” he said. The family’s withdrawal came just weeks before the election to determine whether Donald Trump would serve a second term. It is unknown whether they plan to remain in Washington or return to New York City now that Joe Biden has won, though the president continues to claim election fraud and has not conceded. WJW —JTA News and Features

THE MILTON PROTOCOLS WERE IN PLACE IN LATE SEPTEMBER WHEN THE

LACK OF MASKING AND DISTANCING AT WHITE HOUSE AND TRUMP CAMPAIGN EVENTS

BECAME A MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE.

For Those Who Value Community

The preferred career resource for the Jewish community. info@jewishcareers.com | 410-902-2300 washingtonjewishweek.com

NoVa PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Calendar, nicomenijes / iStock / Getty Images Plus; School Bus, kali9/ E+

mull over closing on minority holidays

By Eric Schucht Staff Writer

ith its growing and diverse population, public school systems in Northern Virginia have begun to accommodate minority religious and ethnic groups’

holidays. The latest is Prince William County. On Nov. 4 its school board voted to add days off to its 2021-2022 school calendar to accommodate four religious holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr and Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Several other school districts in Northern Virginia are considering similar changes. The addition of holidays to the school calendar is necessary, due to the growing population of these groups in Northern Virginia, said Guila Franklin Siegel, associate director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington. The Jewish population in the area grew by 80 percent between 2003 and 2017, according to a demographic study released that year. Closing school on a religious holiday is tricky, because the First Amendment prohibits the government from establishing an official religion and favoring one religion over another. Christmas and Thanksgiving are public holidays. School 8

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

districts have gotten around the problem by scheduling “professional development days” on Rosh Hashanah or other holidays, or closing, not for the holiday itself, but because so many absences are expected that schools will not be able to function. If a large enough number of teachers are seeking time off for, say, the High Holidays, there may not be enough substitutes to replace them, Siegel said. “There’s no area of our region that looks the way it looks 15, 20 years ago,” she said. “And so what we’re seeing is a wave of initiatives by local school boards to revise their calendars to better reflect the diversity of their student population. This is in line with the movement for greater inclusion and cultural awareness that we’re seeing in society generally.” Prince William County Public Schools made its decision after sending out a survey. The survey presented two options for the school calendar. The first was to leave the calendar unchanged. The second was to add the four religious holidays and eliminate four days from winter and spring break. The survey results were presented to the school board on Oct. 21. The board then asked school officials for a third option. It would add the four religious holidays but leave winter break unchanged. It was this option that the school board approved in November. The changes go into effect in the 2021-22 school year. Students will have Sept. 7 off for Rosh Hashanah and Sept.

16 off for Yom Kippur. The school year will be extended by five days to accommodate the four holidays. Other school districts are looking into making similar changes to their calendars. Loudoun County Public Schools and Arlington Public Schools have sent out community surveys seeking feedback on offering these four religious days off. And Siegel said the Fairfax County School Board is also considering closing on those holidays. Montgomery County Public Schools offers a day off each for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. So do Frederick County Public Schools. But over the summer, the Frederick School Board considered an initiative that would have removed those days from the 2022–23 calendar to accommodate a new start date that was under consideration. The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington opposed the change that the Frederick School Board was considering, Siegel said. The JCRC produced a letter advocating for the school board to keep the holidays, then circulated the letter for local rabbis to sign. The effort was successful. On Nov. 11, the board approved a calendar that included the holidays. “We consider that a positive thing that they did not eliminate [those holidays],” Siegel said. WJW eschucht@midatlanticmedia.com @EricSchucht

YOU SHOULD KNOW ...

Elliot Bromberg What is your Jewish background?

I grew up Conservative. I’m originally from New York City and then moved to Baltimore for high school. We kept kosher at home and everything, did the silverware, the whole shindig. Now, I live with two other Jewish guys and I have a bunch of friends down the hall, and we’ll occasionally do Shabbat together as well.

How did you get into comedy?

I went to the University of Maryland, and as a freshman I ended up joining an improv club called “The Bureau.” I did improv and sketch mainly for all of college. I started getting more interested in stand-up toward the end of my senior year. When I graduated, I wanted to stay involved in the comedy scene and I moved to Washington, DC. I started doing stand-up pretty much right after I moved.

Tell me about your weekly show “Witty Wednesday.” By Lisa Woolfson Special to WJW By night, Elliot Bromberg is a stand-up comedian. The 23-year-old NoMA-based University of Maryland graduate co-hosts the weekly Zoom comedy show “Witty Wednesday.” Just look for the “woke frat dude.”

How would you describe your comedy style?

I always draw off something that actually

happened in my life and go from there. I’d also say the description that I haven’t totally given myself, but other comics have told me before, is kind of like “woke frat dude.” I was in a fraternity in college and the look I give off is like, OK this guy was clearly in a fraternity, and just trying my best to be aware of how bad my persona is and actively very much trying to fix it. That’s a short description of what I’d say my character is.

Is being Jewish part of your act?

If the set’s long enough, I do try to

“Witty Wednesday” was actually started by Elani Cooper, another D.C. comedian. She started that into quarantine as a weekly open mic so people could stay fresh and, as the pandemic continued, that event grew. Elani and I have known each other, basically, since we started doing stand-up at the same time, which was summer of 2019. I offered to help her a couple months ago and initially it was on a part-time basis, and then it just became I was helping out with every show, just co-hosting it with her. Now it’s running every other Wednesday. As some

more outdoor options become available, we’re doing it a little bit less frequently.

What was it like transitioning to doing comedy over Zoom during the pandemic?

It was super weird, to be honest. At first, I sort of threw myself pretty full throttle into just doing the Zoom shows because I was like, I gotta stay fresh, just gotta stay on top of everything. Pretty soon, it became apparent that this was gonna be very different. Zoom shows are obviously not the same as a live audience. It’s a lot harder to get a read of how people are reacting to your jokes, especially because people mute their mics, people turn their videos off.

When you are live, what’s your favorite thing about performing?

When you put a lot of hours into something and then present it to other people and people enjoy it. It’s like getting an A on your final project. You go up there and you’re not always sure how it’s gonna go, and sometimes it doesn’t go great. But you engage a room and you make people laugh for five, 10 minutes — however long the set is. If you do a good set, you can completely turn around someone’s day, so that’s a good feeling.

Has your persona developed over time?

When I started doing stand-up, everything was about what it was like to be straight out of college. It has evolved into me talking about what figuring out how to be an adult is, because even though I’m 23, I often still feel like a child. I feel like I have a lot of rights that I haven’t earned or deserved yet. I feel like I talk a lot about me figuring out how to be an actual human being on my own and I certainly anticipate as I get older that will evolve as well. WJW washingtonjewishweek.com

Photo by Jonathan Allen

bring it up in one way or another. Doing stand-up is sort of selling your personality to an audience. I consider being Jewish to be pretty central to my identity, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I talk about being Jewish on stage every time.

nation/world

By Ron Kampeas and Gabe Friedman

HOW DID JEWISH AMERICANS VOTE? Polls offer imperfect takes, but the big picture is clear.

t’s a Jewish ritual: Every four years after a presidential election, the question arises about how American Jews voted. “Check the Jewish exit polls” is the rallying cry. Those days may be over. Blame apples and oranges and other assorted fruit: There is no longer a single exit poll to compare and contrast. That’s left the field open to partisan Jewish groups to post polls claiming movement in the direction they favor. For instance, a poll commissioned by the Republican Jewish Coalition found that 30.5 percent of Jewish voters voted for GOP incumbent Donald Trump nationally compared to 60.6 percent for Democratic challenger Joe Biden. “It’s not just the embassy that moved. Jewish voters are moving, too,” Ari Fleischer, George W. Bush’s former press secretary, said on an RJC conference call Nov. 4, the day after the election. Meanwhile, a poll commissioned by the liberal group J Street found that 77 percent of Jewish Americans voted for Biden and only 21 percent for Trump. “Trump pushed the Jewish vote further to the Democrats,” the group’s pollster wrote in a memo summarizing the results. The two polls align on the big picture that the vast majority of Jewish voters supported the Democrat, as has long been the case in national elections. But is either group correct about the change they say happened over the past four years?

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

We may never know, in part because the major media consortium that traditionally cooperates in exit polls — the National Election Pool, which includes The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN, among other outlets — did not post Jewish results this year. In 2016, the National Election Pool found that 71 percent of Jewish voters chose Hillary Clinton and 24 percent opted for Trump. But there were no Jewish results posted this year, The Washington Post said, because there were “not enough respondents to break down details.” The Associated Press, which once belonged to the consortium, left in 2018 and set up Votecast, which this year did include a Jewish breakdown. It found that 30 percent of Jewish Americans were voting for Trump and 68 percent for Biden. That analysis included about 3,300 Jewish voters (3 percent of the total 110,000 people surveyed). Votecast includes major shifts in methodology from the National Election Pool exit polling system, including online panels and, in some cases, compensation for participating — departures substantive enough to make it impossible to compare with past National Election Pool polling. Into the breach stepped the exit polls commissioned by the partisan RJC and J Street, which each revealed results that were favorable to the party that the commissioning groups side with. Jim Gerstein, the GBAO Strategies founder who ran the J Street poll, said on Nov. 13 that the AP analysis was not a reliable reader of Jewish attitudes because it did not seek to weight the Jewish subset.

“I would like to emphasize that the AP Poll is a very sound and helpful poll. They certainly know what they are doing, particularly when looking at the full electorate,” Gerstein told the Jewish Democratic Council of America during a conference call that allowed reporters. “But unlike our poll, that poll is not a Jewish poll. They cannot have the full body of demographic questions that are necessary to acquire a representative Jewish sample.” The Jewish Telegraphic Agency was unable to view the breakdown of Jewish voters in the Votecast poll without paying a steep licensing fee. The RJC and J Street polls did release detailed information about the voters they surveyed, but both had a relatively small number of respondents. And other aspects of their survey design meant that they cannot be cleanly compared. Both the RJC and J Street polls were completed during the same time period, had similar margins of error (3.5-4 percent) and included hundreds of Jewish voters — 600 for the RJC and 800 for J Street. But the RJC survey included more Orthodox Jews, who tend to vote Republican, and fewer Reform and unaffiliated Jews, who tend to be solidly Democratic, than the J Street poll. That could explain why the RJC poll yielded a result that suggests more Trump voters. The RJC’s executive director, Matt Brooks, emphasized during the post-election conference call that his group’s results mirrored those in other polls, such as one taken in September and the AP analysis released last week.

Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

Supporters of President Donald Trump rally at the Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 14, 2020.

“Polling, like any other science, depends on replicating results to provide proof,” the group’s communications director, Neil Boylan Strauss, said. “In this case, our results have been replicated.” Gerstein said on the Nov. 13 call that the J Street model was based on religious affiliation surveys by the Pew Research Center, the leading company analyzing religious affiliation. The Pew analysis is from 2013, however, and the proportion of Orthodox Jews since then is likely to have increased. “Our poll is specifically designed to get a representative sample of Jewish voters, and we follow the language and demographic information that’s used by the Pew Research Center, which has set the gold standard for researching American Jews,” he said. Both surveys asked a range of questions, but again in ways that made them difficult to compare. For instance, asked to rank issues, both J Street and the RJC included handling of the pandemic as an option. It ranked first among J Street respondents, but RJC included a category that J Street did not, “character of the candidates,” that ranked higher among respondents. In both surveys, foreign policy and Israel were among the lowest-ranked issues. WJW Laura E. Adkins contributed reporting. —JTA News and Features

IN MEMORIAM

Leon Merrick The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum mourns the passing of Leon Merrick. A Holocaust survivor and Museum volunteer for over 25 years, Mr. Merrick gave generously of his time, sharing his story with countless groups at the Museum and across the country. His contributions to Holocaust memory will be lasting. We offer our sincerest condolences to his daughter, Marsha Aaron, his son-in-law, Bob, and his grandchildren, Joshua and Melissa. Howard M. Lorber, Chairman Allan M. Holt, Vice Chairman Sara J. Bloomfield, Director

BRIEFS Madison Cawthorn has tried to convert Jews to Christianity

MADISON CAWTHORN, the newly elected congressman from North Carolina who was criticized for selfies he took at Hitler’s vacation retreat in Germany, is a zealous Christian. And the 25-year-old firebrand conservative and part-time preacher is trying to convert Jews and Muslims. In an interview with Jewish Insider published Monday, Cawthorn said he has read through “just about every single religious work there is,” the Torah and the Quran included — in part to become better at proselytizing. He claims he has succeeded with “culturally Jewish people” but not religious ones. “[Muslims] believe Jesus is a real person,” he said. “But being a practicing Jew, like, people who are religious about it, they are very difficult. I’ve had a hard time connecting with them in that way.” Jewish Insider pointed out that Cawthorn hinted at that dynamic in a sermon he gave last year in his side career as a preacher. “If you have Jewish blood running through your veins today, this might not mean as much to you, but for someone like me, who’s a gentile, this means a lot,” he said about a chapter from the New Testament’s Gospel of Mark. Asked if he plans to separate church and state in his thinking as a congressman, he said, “I always think of that question as just so silly.”

U of Illinois pledges to protect Jewish and pro-Israel students

WEEKS AFTER A FEDERAL COMPLAINT alleged an anti-Semitic climate at the University of Illinois, the university announced it would work with Jewish groups to improve conditions for Jews and pro-Israel students on campus. The campus in Champaign-Urbana, home to 34,000 undergraduates and some 3,000 Jewish undergraduate students, was recently the subject of a legal complaint asking the U.S. Education Department to investigate a “hostile environment of anti-Semitism.” The complaint cited multiple instances of swastika graffiti, vandalism at Jewish centers and harassment of Jewish and pro-Israel students. The Trump administration has directed the Education Department to include Jewish students in its anti-discrimination protections, facilitating such complaints. In September, the school’s student government passed a resolution supporting the Black Lives Matter movement that also included a call to divest from companies that do business with Israel. Jewish organizations in Illinois, including the Chicago Jewish federation, which controls the school’s Hillel center, protested the resolution.

Gift Guide Dec. 3

C h a n u k a h 2 02 0 DECEMBER 10-18

Help our readers celebrate the season! CHANUKAH SECTIONS November 26, December 3 and 10 Includes gi guide, recipes, meal planning, family activities and religious services.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reach the Jewish DMV Reserve your ad today! Call 301-230-2222, ext. 4

advertising@washingtonjewishweek.com

washingtonjewishweek.com

– Briefs from Jewish Telegraphic Agency washingtonjewishweek.com 11

editorials

The dishonor of frivolous challenges L ast weekend’s demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and other cities by President Donald Trump’s supporters made clear that there are a lot of people who believe that there were improprieties in the recent presidential voting — perhaps enough to have stolen the election. Although the claim that the election was stolen is false, improprieties can never be ruled out. Trump and his supporters have every right to challenge what they see as errors in the vote. But they need evidence to support their allegations. Thus far, there is no evidence of systemic impropriety and no explanation has been offered as to how the election was supposedly “stolen.” The Trump team has seen virtually no success in their court challenges. The president’s lawyers have struggled to justify many of their claims and have had to backtrack from others. In Pennsylvania, for example, where a razor thin victory was declared for Biden, attorneys for Trump asked a judge to halt the counting of ballots in Philadelphia, claiming that

Republican observers had been barred at a vote count site. But in response to court questioning, the Trump team conceded that “a nonzero number of [Republican observers were] in the room.” In other words, the claim that Republicans had been barred was false. This week, the president’s legal team withdrew the claim that absentee ballots were processed without campaign representatives being present. So what is the Trump team thinking, and what is their game plan? The history of success in challenges to vote counts is not great. Indeed, when thousands of votes separate the candidates, recounts almost never change the result. But even assuming some success in the challenge effort, does the Trump team really believe that one or two victories will actually change the election outcome? The numbers don’t add up for the Trump dream. Biden’s certified Electoral College numbers guarantee victory unless Trump essentially runs the table in his voter fraud challenges. And based upon what we have seen thus far — both in terms of evidence produced

and court rulings on the challenges — that is not going to happen. Bluster and groundless claims are expected during campaigns. We got a lot of that, and have had our fill. In the run up to and on Nov. 3, the voters spoke. While clearly divided, the voters elected Joe Biden. Frivolous lawsuits and baseless accusations won’t change that result. They will just prolong the agony, further embarrass the loser and increase hard feelings and resentment. None of that can be helpful to Donald Trump. One of the most respected traditions of our democracy is the orderly transfer of power following a control changing election. We have had our election, and the results are clear. It is now time for Trump to show humility, a grasp of reality and respect for American tradition by cooperating fully in the orderly transfer of information, authority and governance to the Biden team. Failure to do so will bring dishonor, embarrassment and further failure to the Trump team, and an enduring black mark on Trump’s legacy. WJW

aeb Erekat was the Palestinians’ chief peace negotiator with Israel since the 1990s. He was accusatory, confrontational and uncompromising in his public persona, but was reportedly more realistic and accommodating in private. When he died in an Israeli hospital last week of complications from COVID-19, the 65-year-old’s death symbolized the intertwining fate of the Palestinians and Israel, and his trust in the humanity of his people’s adversary. Erekat belonged to the generation of Palestinian leadership that abandoned the ideology of armed struggle against Israel and sought nonviolent means to reach an agreement that would include a two-state solution. His role in the failure of that mission, thus far, is a reflection of his willingness to go along with, rather than oppose, the uncompromising demands of his movement’s political leadership. But Erekat had his fans: “Any reckoning of Erekat’s legacy includes his consistent espousal of nonviolence, his consistent embrace of two states, and his consistent willingness to reject the anti-normalization movement and engage with Israelis of all stripes,” the Israel Policy Forum wrote last week. And according to the Washington Institute’s David Makovsky writing in the Forward, Erekat “definitely wanted peace with Israel [even though] he could be tenacious and his style could be very strident.” Erekat and his fellow negotiators were limited by the famously indecisive and wholly uncreative Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, who has not been able to 12

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Saeb Erekat

move beyond the Palestinian National Movement’s initial blood oath against Israel. That intransigence has prompted repeated refusals to consider any deal that did not turn the clock back to 1948. And that failed

approach has negatively impacted the daily lives of millions of Palestinians. Will a new generation of Palestinian leadership accomplish what the ever-optimistic Erekat and everobdurate Abbas could not? Is there a new, credible Palestinian leader who can engage with Israel and test Israel’s repeatedly proclaimed willingness to come to terms? If so, who? We hear the names Marwan Barghouti and Mohammed Dahlan as possible answers. Barghouti is in an Israeli jail, where he is serving five life sentences for terrorist murders. Dahlan — who served as Arafat’s security man in Gaza — is in exile in Abu Dhabi, following a falling out with Abbas. But Dahlan has surfaced as a player of sorts, spreading the largesse of his UAE host’s money over the West Bank and Gaza. Through those efforts — and his apparent political dexterity and alliance flexibility — he has managed to get on good terms with many senior Palestinians, except Abbas. What’s frustrating for the Palestinian people, and for those eager to engage with them, is the dearth of alternative leadership possibilities in the Palestinian political ranks. Part of the problem is that none of the younger generation have been given meaningful opportunities to lead, and another is there hasn’t been a Palestinian Legislative Council election since 2006. Without a next generation of leaders, the Palestinians are left with the dwindling remnants of their old, unsuccessful leadership, as Israel and the world await the emergence of a credible peace partner. WJW

Foreign and Commonwealth Office/ Wikimedia Commons

Palestinian leadership vacuum S

opinions / letters to the editor

Why is everything harder now than it was in March? By Betsy Stone

damircudic / E+

EPENDING ON HOW YOU COUNT, we’re now in month eight of this endless trauma. I’ve been describing it as a bitter Napoleon — you know those pastries that are layers of filo and cream? Instead of layers that are yummy, our layers are loss on trauma on grief. Cases are rising, the temperature is dropping and our homes seem to be getting smaller. Our children are always there, we have become their teachers as well as their parents. Zoom fatigue is real. Racial injustice continues; the election and its wrangling are ongoing. We vacillate between exhaustion and exhaustion. I’ve been teaching groups of teachers and educators lately and I keep hearing the same two things: their responsibilities keep growing and they are always supposed to be happy. And they have neither time nor space to recover. The way our brains and bodies are supposed to work in crisis is simple. Quick reaction and then slow recovery. Get frightened, act and then calm down. There’s a surge reaction and then a reset. That reset can happen in sleep, awake, alone, with others — but that reset is essential. At the beginning of this crisis, we were in surge mode. I spoke with educators all over the country who were working nonstop, trying to move from live to online learning. They did it. I facilitate a rabbis group that scrambled to create meaningful services and community connections — and they succeeded. Camps did amazing pivots, creating online spaces for campers and counselors, maintaining their magic. We surged. Did we reset? Many of us did not. The impact of this lack of recovery is something we call surge fatigue — a decreasing ability to act swiftly and decisively. Teachers tell me of administration requests that would have been easy a year ago that are simply impossible now. Call another parent? I CANNOT. Learn another program? BEYOND ME. Attend another meeting? ARE YOU KIDDING? Coupled with surge fatigue is pressure to be cheerful and optimistic. Look, I know there are places and times for optimism. But teachers and clergy are talking about toxic positivity — the endless cheeriness and happy support that leaves no room for my exhaustion, my sense of being overwhelmed, my grief. A group of teachers I met with recently talked about how their administration keeps saying, “You’ve got this,” making it nearly impossible to say, “No, I don’t.” There should be no shame in our exhaustion, our grief. We need to know that we cannot do as much in month eight as we could in month one. We need to set the bar lower and accept that we cannot do what we did preCOVID. We need to be allowed — and allow ourselves — to do less, to feel like it’s harder. We need to support each other when we’re down, not demand happy faces.

Just plain ‘bunkum’

Regarding “Messages undermining election integrity are circulating on Orthodox social media,” Nov. 12: Those members of the Jewish community who refuse to accept the presidential election results on the basis of unwarranted, unsubstantiated fraud allegations are, unhappily, reminiscent of those Americans who supported Donald Trump’s racist “birther” bunkum. In both cases, individuals have maliciously and cynically supported Trump’s obsessive, demagogic and undemocratic attempts to subvert and delegitimize a presidential election. TED HOCHSTADT Pimmit Hills, Va.

Some of his best friends’ parents were anti-Semites

Regarding “Anti-Semitism circa 1974 and in 2020,” Voices, Nov.12: Well said, Alan Ronkin. Being a faithful Jew and a proud American citizen do go hand in hand. My experiences as a child, circa 1954, were similar to yours. I grew up in the New York City melting pot, specifically in the Bronx. Most of my friends were Irish and Italian first- and secondgeneration Americans. As friends, we got along famously. Yet a number of them confided that at their home dinner tables and at church, their parents and church leaders sometimes referred to Jews as “Christ killers.” I think this goes to show that true friendship and being instilled with the American spirit and values, both at home and at school, can overcome anti-Semitism. MARC L. CAROFF Virginia Beach

GIVE YOURSELF — AND THOSE AROUND YOU — A BREAK. DO LESS AND

CORRECTION

In his obituary in the Nov. 12 issue, Jerry Dunietz’s last name was misspelled.

BE SATISFIED WITH WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE. Zoom fatigue, surge fatigue, decision fatigue, election fatigue, COVID fatigue, racial injustice fatigue, loneliness fatigue, family fatigue. Give yourself — and those around you — a break. Do less and be satisfied with what you can achieve. Say no. Don’t ask so much — of you or anyone else. It’s OK to be imperfect. It’s always been OK to be imperfect. This reset could take a while, but we need it to be able to move forward. WJW Betsy S. Stone is a retired psychologist who teaches as an adjunct lecturer at HUC-JIR. This piece first appeared at eJewishPhilanthropy.com.

Letters, no longer than 300 words, MUST include a first and last name, as well as town of residence; please include a daytime phone number for verification. We reserve the right to edit letters for style, content and space. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Send letters by email to letters@ washingtonjewishweek.com.

washingtonjewishweek.com 13

opinions By Yehuda Kurtzer

Partisan actors are using Israel to divide Black and Jewish voters. Let’s not let that happen in Georgia.

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Rev. Raphael Warnock, left, a Democratic candidate in one of two runoff elections for U.S. Senate in Georgia, waves during a rally in Marietta, Nov. 15, 2020.

Kelly Loeffler in the lead-up to the runoff for the Senate election in Georgia are causing me such concern, as I think about the future of Israel in American politics and the consequences that may emerge for race relations as well. Last week, amid the post-election turmoil around the reluctance of the president to concede the election, Jewish Insider ran a story with a headline alleging that Warnock had signed on to a letter comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa. Further reporting, including scrutiny of the actual letter, showed that the same letter affirmed the importance of the two-state solution. As the Jewish media began to scour Warnock’s past for data on his views, Warnock further clarified his position as now falling well within the mainstream pro-Israel camp, including his opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel and an unwillingness to condition aid to Israel on settlement policy (and as such departing from a growing consensus in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party). But this did not stop Loeffler, a non-Jewish Republican senator, from criticizing Warnock on the grounds of his “anti-Israel extremism.” I found this alarming and, frankly, terrifying.

Although Israel is not exclusively an electoral issue for Jews in America — it is a driver of evangelical politics and a flashpoint for some in the pro-Palestinian left — it often feels like a means of trafficking in legitimacy vis-à-vis the Jewish people. Loeffler was staking a claim not just to political terrain but to Jews as allies in a way that inevitably tests Jewish reciprocity. This move is also inseparable from the politics of racial justice. In fact, Loeffler has explicitly condemned Black Lives Matter for being, in her words, “anti-Semitic.” Thus the incumbent was positioning herself as the arbiter of what or wasn’t anti-Semitic — taking away agency from Black Americans and from Jewish Americans at the same time. This crude form of intersectionality in the hands of a member of Congress is dangerous for the Jewish people and the cause of supporting Israel. It is especially troubling because in the midst of a polarizing election between two candidates from opposing parties, it is so patently unnecessary. There is no shortage of issues that divide blue and red America, and there is no shortage of needs for the Georgia electorate, during a pandemic, for which the candidates can offer competing sets of solutions.

Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images

S A CONSTITUENT and registered voter in New York’s 16th Congressional District in the Bronx, I worried when our primary election this summer became national news. With longtime incumbent Eliot Engel pitted against challenger Jamaal Bowman — a newcomer to politics and a “progressive insurgent” — the clash seemed like a metaphor for the divide in the Democratic Party between the establishment and an emboldened left. Bowman’s emergence on the scene, especially in a spring and summer of protests on behalf of racial justice, signaled a significant and important changing of the guard for a district with a plurality Black population. I spent much of the primary election hoping that the issues that are thought to define the Jewish communal agenda — in which Israel is the dominant issue of concern, and criticism of Israel is conflated with being anti-Israel — would not become the issue defining the difference between the two candidates. Engel was one of the more visible pro-Israel representatives in Congress on either side of the aisle, with backing from AIPAC and the Democratic Majority for Israel. Bowman was more of a newcomer to the issues surrounding Israel policy, and clearly was being advised and supported by progressive voices in the Jewish community who might have hoped he would advance their more progressive views on Israel. There were some competing critical ads, as can be expected between a longtime incumbent and a political upstart, as well as a powerful exchange of public letters between Bowman and Engel supporter Rabbi Avi Weiss, one of the district’s leading spiritual leaders, interrogating and clarifying Bowman’s position on Israel. But Bowman ultimately sailed through the race, and any Israel-related controversy faded after Bowman indicated his strong support for Israel’s right to live in security alongside his affirmation for Palestinian rights — essentially mainstream American policy for most of the past two decades. He also enlisted the support of some key pro-Israel influential leaders who helped mitigate any suspicion on the issue. The race could have gone down the dangerous path of breaking down on lines of identity politics, and potentially inflaming the racially and socioeconomically divided district for much longer. Instead, the campaigns differed on matters of expertise, track records and visions for the future, sparing the district the divisive campaign some may have wished to see. This relatively wholesome experience is why the tensions between the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Sen.

Delmaine Donson / E+

opinions The idea that the State of Israel and the existential security of Jews there and in America is the referendum for this one Senate race in a state with a population of approximately 130,000 Jews is astonishing. But the accusation of anti-Semitism as a means to discredit Warnock, a major civil rights leader and pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, has the potential not just to be politically opportunistic but dangerous. It turns the complicated commitments that Jews have toward Israel into something that can be reduced and claimed by opportunistic politicians. It sows seeds of suspicion of Jews engaged in racial justice and/or supportive of the Democratic Party by bifurcating the commitments that they have to Israel and Jewish survival against those they have toward other communities and to the fabric of our democracy. And it furthers a narrative that Black Americans have to pass through a crucible of proIsraelism, defined by non-Jews, to curry favor with the Jewish community. Jewish Americans already have much work to do in rebuilding our historically strong if teetering relationships with Black Americans, and that work remains important even if some of our leaders are drifting apart from one another about the commitments that we each consider core to our identity. Some Jews may even continue to harbor concerns about Warnock and the nature of his commitment to Israel — and that is fair play. But the only way through those concerns is that we as a Jewish community build stronger relationships, tell our story and understand why it is that for a growing number of Americans on the political left and in minority communities, the calculus about the importance of the State of Israel has changed. This cannot happen — and it can badly backfire — if the Jewish community allows its interests to be leveraged against emergent Black politicians. Eliot Engel was able to battle through a difficult primary challenge without resorting to cheap shots against his opponent on Israel or support for the Jewish people in spite of his own Jewishness and pro-Israel record. So it should be unthinkable for Kelly Loeffler. Jewish Americans will suffer on both sides of the political aisle if we allow our story — that of our values here in America or our relationship to Israel — to be monopolized by one political party and weaponized against the other. The Georgia election is monumentally important and could change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. I hope the voters there, including Jews in the state, make wise and reasoned choices. What I especially hope, though, is that the Loeffler campaign has the courage to avoid the shortcut through the narrative of the Jewish people to make the case for her candidacy and stops using us as a cudgel against her opponent. For the Jewish people, there is more at stake here than her political career. WJW Yehuda Kurtzer is the president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. —JTA News and Features

On healing and whole stones By Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky / Special to WJW

HERE ARE so many layers to a transition of power. The rabbis teach us that the reason we do not know Moses’ burial place is so that the Israelites would not make of it a shrine. And though President Donald Trump, at least to me, is not at all analogous to Moses, the transition of power from Moses to Joshua speaks volumes. Joshua was charged with bringing the Israelites into the Promised Land. Prior to that (and to buttress that) God charged the Israelites to erect massive stones etched with the words of the Torah once they crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. However, God nuanced this charge: accompanying these massive stones, the Israelites also needed to set up an altar using whole stones and without any iron tools. Altars were set up in the Hebrew Bible to make an offering — of confession, of peace, of gratitude. Erecting these altars not only marked liminal moments, but also aided in the transition from one stage to the next. But why the need to erect such an altar with unbroken stones? The stones must be whole. The foundation cannot be shaky. There cannot be bitter irreparable divides. This was a subtle and poignant teaching: To ensure the pursuit of justice and an upright system of law throughout the land, there cannot be fractures. Both our nation and our president-elect have but one charge: healing. In fact, President-elect Joe Biden said

it himself invoking the words of Ecclesiastes. It is not lost on me that following Ecclesiastes’ “time to heal” is “a time to break down and a time to build up.” Now is our time for both. We have heard rumblings and fearmongering about a civil war. We are charged as believers in this great union to work toward a civil reconciliation. We can disagree. We can debate. And we should. But we should not foment hate. We should not fuel the vitriol. We should come together and use our collective energy to propel this nation forward. The United States of America’s current narrative is different than that of the Israelites. The Israelites were privileged to enter the land and only thereafter erect the altar. Our healing, our re-union, our coming together, that in and of itself is our path to the Promised Land. COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity, climate change — these are the initial priorities we learned from the Biden administration transition team. We should all be committed to building us back better — Republican and Democrat. This is not only the path to the Promised Land, but, as the Biden administration’s transition team suggests, to restoring the soul of our nation. It is high time for us not only to mend the broken stones, but to seek out the whole ones. WJW Avi S. Olitzky is rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minn. washingtonjewishweek.com 15

feature story

MEET THIS YEAR’S

DC JEWISH SPORTS HALL

Roger Cossack

TO BE INDUCTED

Glenn Fine

into the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, a person must

possess three qualities: They must be Jewish. They must have some connection to the Washington area. And they must, according to the online nominating form, “have outstanding accomplishments as an athlete or sports professional” and “demonstrate excellence in leadership, sportsmanship, and character.” This year’s six inductees have performed in a variety of sports or related activities: basketball, golf, performance white water kayaking and legal analysis. They’ll be honored on Nov. 21 at a Dinner of Champions that will be livestreamed. “It is a way to celebrate the diversity of Washington area Jews who are not only accomplished in a sport or in the sports industry, but also have been involved in the community,” said Lisa Levin, chair of the hall of fame’s induction committee and herself a 2016 inductee. “There’s a stereotype or misconception that there aren’t a lot of outstanding Jewish athletes,” she said. “And, for me personally, it’s really encouraging and inspiring to see that we have this many Jewish athletes in the Washington area to recognize.” According to Levin, the hall of fame was founded in 1992. It’s a program of the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, in Rockville. Each year the names and portraits of another group of hall of famers are added to a wall in the Bender JCC and they also take their place online at benderjccgw.org/ halloffame. The annual “Dinner of Champions” raises funds for a program that enables children with disabilities to attend the Bender JCC’s day camp. Last year’s dinner raised $450,000, according to Jodi Shulimson, the Bender JCC’s director of individual and corporate giving. Read on and get to know this year’s inductees. 16

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Susan Green

ROGER COSSACK — Media/Sports Law

Law professor by day, ESPN legal analyst by night. That’s how Roger Cossack describes himself. The Washington resident said he was surprised to learn of his inclusion in the hall of fame, as he’s “certainly not someone who at this time, probably at any time, was hailed for great athletic ability.” That may be true, but unlike the rest of this year’s inductees, Cossack is being honored for his work in sports media and sports law. A large portion of his career was spent as a legal analyst for both CNN and later ESPN. “Normally when you would hear [sports hall of fame], you would think of people who are more involved in athletics. It’s terrific that they are noted,” Cossack said. “I think someone like me, who worked for a sports network in a media capacity, it’s nice to be given the opportunity to associate with those people and to add my name to the list. You know, how neat is that?” Cossack is a graduate of UCLA Law School and in 1994 became a legal analyst at CNN. In his eight years there he covered the O.J. Simpson trial, the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and co-hosted the show “Burden of Proof.” In 2003, Cossack joined ESPN as its chief legal analyst and went on to cover the trials of Kobe Bryant, Roger Clemens, Aaron Hernandez and Jerry Sandusky. He also covered the investigations into the Duke Lacrosse team and Tom Brady. Cossack retired from ESPN in 2017. Most recently he hosted “OJ25,” a Court TV series on the O.J. Simpson trial.

OF FAME INDUCTEES

Lew Strudler

GLENN FINE — Basketball

Despite being only 5 feet, 9 inches, Glenn Fine made a name for himself in basketball both during high school and college. His success led to his induction to three sports halls of fame, the other two in New England and Philadelphia. Although Fine transitioned from the basketball court to the law court, he still appreciates the recognition for his sports achievements. “I consider it an honor, because it combines two things that have been very important to me in my life. One is basketball, and two is my Judaism,” Fine said. “So the combination of that being honored at the Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame was exceptionally nice.” Fine grew up in Philadelphia and lives in Chevy Chase. In high school, he was named All-League in basketball twice and in his senior year led his league in scoring. Fine attended Harvard College where he co-captained the basketball team and was a second-team All-Ivy point guard. He led the Ivy Leagues in assists and currently holds several Harvard assist records. In 1979, he was

By Eric Schucht / Staff Writer

Adam Van Grack

Marc Youngentob

drafted in the 10th round by the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. But Fine opted to attend Oxford University instead as a Rhodes scholar. After Oxford, he attended Harvard Law School and in 1985 began his legal career in Washington. Most recently he served as acting inspector general for the Department of Defense from January 2016 to June 2020. When it comes to the sport, Fine said he’s mostly left it behind, opting to spend his leisure time biking or playing tennis. “I will occasionally shoot foul shots if I’m near a gym, but that’s about it,” Fine said.

something that you do. So I was very honored by it, for sure.” Green grew up in Great Neck, N.Y., and lives in Rockville. She captained her high school tennis team where she was a ranked teen in the NY/NE region. She went on to play doubles in the U.S. Open and competed for American University. A series of knee surgeries ended her playing career. But some advice from her orthopedic surgeon convinced her to continue her involvement in the sport. “When I had a total meltdown, he looked at me. He said, ‘Stop crying. You can’t play. But why don’t you give back what you were taught?’” Green said. “And it was the best advice I was ever given, honestly.” Green went on to teach tennis and ended up coaching three North American Maccabi Games. In 1989, she was named U.S. Tennis Coach at the Maccabi Games in Israel. However, Green said her greatest pride has been teaching students with disabilities. Since her tennis days are long behind her, Green spends her leisure time playing golf.

SUSAN GREEN – Tennis

Susan “Suzy” Green held her first tennis racket at age 5. That was the start of a sporting career that has led her to become inducted into the hall of fame as this year’s Bender JCC Maccabi Legacy Award. “I was extremely touched,” Green said about her induction. “It’s very hard for me to, I guess, receive compliments or accolades or whatever because it’s just

The hall of fame ceremony will also honor this year’s Hyman M. and Phillip D. Perlo High School Athlete Award recipients. Awardees are 12th grade Jewish student athletes who attend school in Greater Washington. This year, the awards will go to: BRETT FEYERICK (Georgetown Prep, Swimming) NATAN FISHMAN (McLean High School, Wrestling) SAMANTHA GODFREY (Sherwood High School, Soccer) COLE HANIN (Bullis School, Basketball)

RUBY KAPLAN (Georgetown Day School, Track/Cross Country) ROBBY LEFKOWITZ (Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, Baseball) SOPHIE SIMON (Bullis School, Golf) JILLIAN VORDICK (Walter Johnson High School, Indoor Rock Climbing).

washingtonjewishweek.com 17

WELCOME TO MODERN LIVING IN SOUTHWEST D.C.

LEW STRUDLER — Sports Executive

Lew Strudler of Silver Spring may not be known for his athletic prowess, but he’s made his mark on the world of sports nonetheless. In 1982, he joined the Washington Capitals as vice president of marketing. The 30-day Save the Caps campaign he put together helped support the team at a time it was struggling financially. “And obviously, the culmination of the success of that campaign was in 2018 when the Capitals won the Stanley Cup,” Strudler said. “And my biggest honor was being able to lift that cup over my head.” Strudler attended Long Island University on a tennis scholarship. Prior to the Caps campaign, he was director of the National Mental Health Association. Serving on its board of directors were Abe and Irene Pollin, who owned the Capitals. It was this connection that led him to work for the team. Today, Strudler works as vice president of global partnerships at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Capitals, Wizards, Mystics and Capital City Go-Go. He is the longest tenured business executive in the organization. “Over the years, I’ve had many friends and colleagues who have been selected and put into the hall of fame and I’ve attended many of the dinners,” Strudler said. “So I was very, very honored.” Outside of work, Strudler coached his daughter Erica in softball, in travel ball and in the JCC Maccabi Games. Those teams won three gold medals and one silver, including the gold at the Pan American Maccabi games in Argentina.

ADAM VAN GRACK — Canoeing/Kayaking

Growing up with severe asthma, Adam Van Grack never imagined he would compete in professional sports — let alone get inducted into a sports hall of fame. But his work and dedication to the sport of canoeing and kayaking has led him to this point. “To essentially have my name even associated with a hall of fame, let alone being inducted into a sports hall of fame, is more of a kind of shock and surprise than anything else,” Van Grack said. A Potomac resident, Van Grack was introduced to canoeing and kayaking at Valley Mill Camp in Darnestown. That experience kickstarted a love for the sport that led him to win multiple state-level and national-level races. A notable win was at the Cheat River Race, the largest whitewater race in the country. In 2005, Van Grack became a leader in the Potomac Whitewater Racing Center, which is a U.S. Olympic Training Center. He led the center for more than a decade through the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. In 2016, Van Grack was elected chair of USA Canoe Kayak. In that role, he assisted athletes at the 2016 Olympic Games. In fact, most of the canoe/kayak Olympic team used his house in Potomac as a base before flying off to Brazil to compete. “So the joke was, in my garage, hopefully there was no fire or flood because most of the U.S. Olympic team boats were housed there overnight before they went to Rio,” Van Grack said. After the Olympics, Van Grack became chair of the U.S. Olympic Sport of Canoe Slalom, which he holds to this day.

Modern Apartments for 62+ Seniors. Income Restrictions Apply. Inquire Today. 555 E ST SW, WASHINGTON DC 20024 555SeniorApts.com • 833.218.1195

COME

SEE WHY WE WON

BEST RESTAURANT AND BEST PIZZA (RUNNER UP) Opening soon! 4611-A Sangamore Rd, Bethesda 7745 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 301.296.6168 1428 No. Point Village Ctr., Reston, VA 703.689.4894

RUNNER U P

www.gregoriostrattoria.com

Throughout the WEEK Throughout the WORLD

RADIO ONLINE CONNECTING NOT DISTANCING Jewish Community Radio

with Estelle Deutsch Abraham

MUSIC | FEATURES | INTERVIEWS POTOMAC, MD

FOR INFORMATION CALL 301-530-6530

RESTON, VA

7745 Tuckerman Lane CALL 641-741-2474 TO LISTEN LIVE SUNDAY 10 A.M. AND 12Village NOON. 1428 No. Point Ctr. Potomac, MD 20854 Reston, VA 20194 ENJOY ANYTIME ON NEWWORLDRADIONETWORK.COM P: 301.296.6168 P: 703.689.4894

YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

MARC YOUNGENTOB — Golf

As a kid, Marc Youngentob’s go-to winter sport was hockey. But around age 12, he shifted focus to his summer sport: golf. It was this game that won him recognition from the hall of fame. “It was just a huge honor,” Youngentob said of his induction. “Golf has been my passion from a very young age, and I spent a lot of time at it growing up, and have really just enjoyed every minute of it. So this was a culmination of everything that I’ve worked on over the last 20 years or so.” Youngentob grew up in the Potomac area and attended Winston Churchill High School. It was there he would serve as captain of the 2008 Maryland State champion varsity golf team. Throughout high school Youngentob spent his time volunteering at The First Tee of Montgomery County. There he taught young children various life skills through golf. Youngentob was part of the national junior team representing the United States at the 2009 Maccabi Games in Israel. There he individually placed fourth, which helped the team to a gold medal. The golfer went to play for University of Rochester’s varsity team and earned the Dean’s Scholarship. In 2009-2010, he was awarded the Liberty League Conference Rookie of the Year. And in 2012 he was voted 1st team All-Conference - University Athletic Association. Upon graduating, he ranked in the Top 15 all-time scoring leaders in the school’s history. WJW eschucht@midatlanticmedia.com @EricSchucht

WONDERFUL WEDDINGS

Photo courtesy of Janice Bahary

HEN AYELET BAHARY AND HARRY ESSES picked March 22, 2020, as their wedding day, COVID-19 hadn’t yet entered most people’s vernacular. They had chosen the day months before, and in the meantime had arranged a venue in New Rochelle, N.Y., mailed invitations and eagerly anticipated what everyone assumed would be a beautiful affair with several hundred attendees. Everything changed in a matter of days. On March 10, 12 days before the wedding, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that due to COVID-19, a 1-mile “containment area” would begin in New Rochelle. “It is a dramatic action, but it is the largest cluster in the country, and this is literally a matter of life and death,” Cuomo said at the time. As soon as Cuomo made the announcement, Janice Bahary, Ayelet’s mother, began receiving calls. The

Stressful

pandemic wedding planning leads to joy By Adam Reinherz

wedding was to take place less than a mile from the containment area, and when Cuomo’s announcement made national news, people wanted to know what the plan was. Offering an answer proved difficult, she said. On March 16, six days before the wedding, the federal government advised people to avoid groups of 10 or more. That same day, New York began limiting social and recreational gatherings to 50 people. “Our primary goal right now is to slow the spread of this virus so that the wave of new infections doesn’t crash our health care system, and everyone agrees social distancing is the best way to do that,” Cuomo said then. With days to go before the wedding, Bahary’s guests wanted information. “What we tried to do was, starting around one week

before the 22nd, we tried moving the location and the number of people,” said Janice Bahary. The problem was, each time they identified a new venue, it would fall through because of new regulations. “We couldn’t do it in Long Island, Philadelphia, Harrisburg,” Janice recalled. “All the guests were like, ‘What’s happening?’” Meanwhile, personalized kippot and wedding booklets had arrived at the home of one of Ayelet’s friends in New Rochelle, but were irretrievable. That friend was originally supposed to bring them to the venue, but because she lived inside the containment area nothing was allowed to come out of it “regardless of wherever the wedding would be,” Janice said. On March 19, the families decided to hold an intimate wedding in the Baharys’ backyard in Pittsburgh. Please see Stressful, page 21 washingtonjewishweek.com 19

Small Wedding, Big Day With specially designed offerings for small weddings, Strathmore is the perfect place for those looking to celebrate with their closest friends and family. Book by December 31 to take advantage of special rates.

Strathmore Private Events: 301.581.5255 | rentals@strathmore.org 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852 | STRATHMORE.ORG/WEDDINGS 20

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

WONDERFUL WEDDINGS Stressful Continued from page 19

There would be no grandparents, aunts or uncles, just a “small gathering of family,” Janice said. To keep numbers low, both the photographer and videographer, who are friends of the family, were counted in the minyan. Rabbi Daniel Wasserman, of Shaare Torah Congregation, erected a portable chuppah, stepped in to officiate and played a recorded message from Rabbi Avraham Shmidman, who was originally slated to oversee the service. “Rabbi Wasserman saved the day,” said Janice Bahary. “Where are you going to find a rabbi who on Wednesday was like, ‘I’ll go anywhere’? This guy went above and beyond.” On March 22, Ayelet Bahary, wearing her mother’s wedding dress, walked down the stairs of her parents’ deck in their backyard. Ayelet entered the chuppah and moments later she and Harry were married. The families then drove through the Squirrel Hill neighborhood, where they received well wishes from friends who watched the ceremony on Zoom, before venturing out to take photos. Before the day was over, Harry’s parents packed food and drove home to Philadelphia. The leadup to March 22 was stressful for the bride and

EVEN WITH THE STRESS OF THE PANDEMIC, THE FAMILIES MADE SURE TO PUT THEIR CHILDREN FIRST AND NOT LET DIFFERENCES IMPACT A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP. Dan Kraut

groom, Janice Bahary said. They were trying to determine whether it was even appropriate to hold a wedding when so much devastation was occurring in the world around them. But Sephardic families believe “you’re supposed to get married on the day you’re supposed to get married, and Rabbi Wasserman took the ball and ran with it,” she said. Gayle and Dan Kraut also know the stress of planning a wedding during a pandemic. Their son Jordy married Devorah Cohen, of Cleveland, about three months ago. “The wedding, although it turned out to be awesome and beautiful, was truly much more stressful because of corona,” said Gayle Kraut. “We had to figure out a way for

all of the parties to be happy.” The first issue was timing. Because Jordy’s brother, Aaron, was slated to leave for a year of study in Israel the week after Aug. 11, the couple did not want to delay the wedding. Then came the question of location. Cohen is from Cleveland. The Krauts live in Pittsburgh. The families agreed on a country club in Cleveland that allowed a hybrid of indoor and outdoor spaces and accommodated Ohio COVID regulations. When it came to seating people, the bride’s family elected to place their guests indoors. The groom’s family chose to seat their guests on the patio outside. “We did it in a way that any guest who wanted to come would feel safe,” said Kraut, estimating 120 people attended. Social distancing was in effect both indoors and outside, though ensuring everyone kept adequate space during the indoor badeken (when the groom veils the bride) was a bit challenging, said Kraut. People were masked, and at points even held pool noodles during the wedding to ensure adequate distancing. For those who didn’t physically attend, they could watch on Zoom. The wedding turned out beautifully, Kraut said, and the weather cooperated. Even with the stress of the pandemic, the families made sure to put their children first and not let differences impact a long-term relationship, Kraut said. WJW

Our NEWLY RENOVATED guest rooms offer the latest in technology and ergonomic comfort            

Located at “Bethesda” Metro Stop (Red Line) Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout hotel In Room Refrigerator and Microwave In Room Wireless Phone Charging Clock In Room Keurig Coffee Maker & 49” TV Oversized Desk with desk level outlets On site Laundry Facility & Fitness Center 24-hour Business Center Digital key available (recommended) Pantry Market with grab and go food and beverages Complimentary masks available at the front desk Over 1600 sq.ft. of meeting space ENHANCED CLEANING FOLLOWING CDC GUIDELINES HAND SANITIZER DISPENSERS AVAILABLE IN ALL PUBLIC AREAS

Courtesy group room blocks available with 10 or more rooms 15% DISCOUNT OFF THE BEST AVAILABLE RATE!

Call our sales ofﬁce today for more information:

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Bethesda 7301 Waverly St., Bethesda MD 20814 301-654-1062 washingtonjewishweek.com 21

OHN ANTHONY JR. sees it happen all the time: Someone walks into his shop asking to see Gemological Institute of Americaappraised diamond engagement rings. Small problem — that’s not a thing. “What they do is gem reports,” which Anthony said grades a diamond on clarity, color, cut, carat weight, proportions and finish. It does not assess monetary value and, if a store claims otherwise, “turn around, get out of there, because these people have no idea what they’re doing.” For many young couples, an engagement ring is the most expensive purchase they’ll make up to that point in their lives. As such, it’s important not to make a mistake. Diamonds are forever, but trends are not, and neither are bank loan extensions. So here’s what a few Philadelphia-area jewelers had to say in regards to engagement ring shopping. Anthony, owner of John Anthony Jewelers and president of GIA’s Pennsylvania-Delaware Valley chapter, advised people to buy from a jeweler who is an accredited member of the GIA, the American Gem Society or the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers. If a shopper isn’t an expert on diamonds, it’s important to buy from someone who is. Or as David Rotenberg, owner and operator of David Craig Jewelers, put it, “If you don’t know jewelry, then know your jeweler. Diamond shopping is not a one-two-three. They need someone who’s going to hold their hand and take them through the process. Then they can make an intelligent decision.” Rotenberg tells shoppers to “buy the best you can, the best you can afford.” While cheaper options may be available online, it’s important to keep in mind exactly what you’re paying for. Lower prices can be an indicator of lower quality or unpopular designs. An engagement ring is something a person, presumably, will wear every day for the rest of their lives. Something to consider is getting a ring that’s durable and won’t need constant repairs. The extra money can be worth it in the long run. On the other hand, Eric Sack, advised customers to not go over budget. “Never ever spend more than you can afford,” Sack said. ”Especially for younger couples, don’t spend more than you can write the check for at that moment. Never extend yourself. There’s always going to be a future. There’s always going to be another opportunity to express your love in gems and precious metal. Don’t start out in debt.” For whatever amount people do plan to spend, Sack suggested putting as much of the budget into the gemstone as possible as opposed to the rest of the ring. The engagement ring, according to Sack, is symbolic of a lifelong commitment. As such, he encourages people to get one that is timeless as opposed to trendy. “If the wearer chooses to change the setting — and 22

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

The Ring’s the Thing:

Do’s and Don’ts of Engagement Rings that’s not unusual — maybe five, 10, 15, 20 years down the line, they’re sometimes surprised at how little value that mounting had,” Sack said. “That gem is always, basically, going to retain its value and basically going to be the centerpiece of whatever piece of jewelry evolves from it, be it another engaging style, or pendant or something else.” There are a variety of gem cuts available, but the round cut is by far the most popular, with the marquise and pear cuts greatly diminishing in popularity over the years. Emerald-like cuts such as the asscher have made a resurgence, according to Anthony. Regardless of cut, the white diamond is still the king of gemstones. However, those looking for an alternative may consider sapphires due to their vibrant colors and cheaper price. Yet there are some drawbacks to softer gems. “The bottom line is diamond is the hardest mineral,” Rotenberg said. “So, if you look at a diamond that’s worn for 30 or 40 years, chances are it still looks like the day it was bought. Or as you look at a sapphire or an emerald or something like that, it has scuff marks and wear on it because it’s not as hard, tough and so forth.” For metals, white platinum is big, but Anthony said yellow gold has risen in popularity in recent years. For gem settings, the halo is quite popular, which consists of a

large gemstone in the ring’s center surrounded by smaller gemstones. A recent trend Sack noted is the increased prevalence of the custom ring. Not to be confused with a customized ring, which describes a finished ring that’s later altered to the customer’s specifications, a custom ring is built from the ground up to the customer’s specifics. Computer-generated designs allow jewelers to create a ring that’s one of a kind. This can allow people to have a more involved experience, feeling like they’ve contributed to the ring’s creation or at least having put more energy into the overall ring selection process. However, a custom ring is more expensive than a standard one, and Sack said that most custom rings tend to either look identical to dozens of other rings already on store shelves or look unappealing. “I have seen some engagement ring designs on fingers, presented to me proudly, that I really have to bite my tongue because I can’t imagine that the wearer is going to feel good about this style even a year or two or three down the line,” Sack said. “I just can’t say it. The idea is supposed to be timeless. So to come up with something so far out, to me, defeats the purpose, that defeats the meaning, the symbolism of this specific piece of jewelry.” WJW eschucht@midatlanticmedia.com

TheSaltyPeaut / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Eric Schucht | Staff Writer

For an extraordinary Wedding Celebration

Hotel features:

Banquet features:

• New upgraded high speed internet • Best downtown location • Two restaurants on property • Valet parking • Indoor heated pool

• Newly remodelled event space • Separate event kitchen • Kosher caterers welcome • Event rooms directly connected to guest rooms and parking • Experienced Catering sales and service managers • Flexible space options

Contact us today for your free tour! 301-563-3829 DCASS_DS@Hilton.com 8727 Colesville Road, Silver Spring MD 20910 SilverSpring.DoubleTree.com

In an uncertain world, NFP | The Meltzer Group provides something that is difficult to come by: peace of mind.

Rest easy.

Whether it is individual life insurance, estate planning, property and casualty insurance, an employee benefits package or retirement plan services for your business, NFP | The Meltzer Group has got you covered. Contact us today.

NFP | The Meltzer Group has got you covered.

301-581-7300 nfp.com washingtonjewishweek.com 23

Montgomery County’s Montgomery County’s Best Kept Secret Best Kept Secret

Contact us today to get Conference and Events Services your personal tour of Contact us today to get your personalour tour of Grand Ballroom. Conference and Events Services

With space available for anywhere from 100 toto300 With space available for anywhere from 100 300 guests,guests, we’re we’re readyready to host youryour next large event! to host next large event!Let Let our professionals bringbring youryour dream andand vision totolife. our professionals dream vision life.

our Grand Ballroom.

301-738-6059

301-738-6059 Montgomery County’s

shadygrove.umd.edu/ConferenceCenter 301-738-6059

9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 shadygrove.umd.edu/ConferenceCenter 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Best Kept Secret shadygrove.umd.edu/ConferenceCenter 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 Conference and Events Services

With space available for anywhere from 100 to 300 guests, we’re ready to host your next large event! Let our professionals bring your dream and vision to life.

Contact us today to get Rabbi Cantor Annie Bornstein your personal tour of our Grand Ballroom. 301-738-6059 shadygrove.umd.edu/ConferenceCenter 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

• Personalized Wedding Ceremonies • Traditional, Interfaith, Same Sex

Virtual Conversations and Weddings via Face Time available

• Creative and Personal Life Cycle Events

WWW.JEWISHHEARTANDSOUL.COM | WWW.WEDDINGWIRE.COM

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

By Josefin Dolsten

A small but growing number of Orthodox rabbis are officiating same-sex weddings

S A TEEN, Nadiv Schorer felt a deep sense of grief when attending his older siblings’ weddings. After he realized he was attracted to men, he thought there was no way for him to build a life in the Modern Orthodox community, where he had been repeatedly told there was no space for gay people. “I remember realizing I’m never going to have this,” he recalled. “And it was very difficult for me.” Yet earlier this year, Schorer stood with his now-husband, Ariel Meiri, under the chuppah in a ceremony that didn’t look too different from the ones his brothers and sisters had. Officiating at the ceremony was Rabbi Avram Mlotek, an Orthodox rabbi who leads an outreach organization for young Jewish professionals in New York. It was Mlotek’s first time performing a same-sex wedding. “If the couple is choosing to live Jewish lives, build a Jewish home and raise Jewish children, our traditional rabbinate must seize the opportunity to welcome and work with these families at their most precious life-cycle moments,” Mlotek wrote last year in announcing his decision to perform same-sex weddings.“If we don’t, we risk further alienation and falling into an abyss of religious irrelevance by denying these couples their rightful place of belonging.” Mlotek is part of a growing cadre of Orthodox rabbis who are breaking ranks by performing wedding ceremonies that until recently had been unthinkable in the Orthodox Jewish world. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency was able to identify 10 Orthodox-ordained rabbis who have performed or said they were open to officiating religious wedding ceremonies for samesex couples. Though small, that number represents a remarkable change in the Orthodox community, which is defined by its strict adherence to religious law and in which a decade ago it was impossible to find a single rabbi willing to do so. “I think for most Orthodox rabbis, the prohibition in the Bible and in subsequent halachic works was somewhat intractable,” said Jonathan Sarna, a professor of American Jewish history at Brandeis University, referring to the biblical prohibition on sex between men. “But what we do see, which I think is very important, is a change of attitude.” The rabbis identified by JTA include prominent figures like Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the former head of the liberal Orthodox rabbinical school Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, who said he would “seriously favorably consider it” if asked to perform a same-sex wedding. “The Judaism that I believe in, that I think God gave us, is one that cares for people and addresses their needs and is meaningful for them, so Jewish law and Jewish tradition needs to address this,” said Lopatin, who leads a Modern Orthodox synagogue outside Detroit as well as the Jewish Community Relations Council in Detroit. In addition to Mlotek and Lopatin, the other rabbis are Aaron Potek in the District, Daniel Atwood, Elie Friedman, Gabe Greenberg, Steven Greenberg, Daniel Landes, Sarah Mulhern and Shmuly Yanklowitz. Some of them were ordained at Yeshiva University, the Modern Orthodox rabbinical

WONDERFUL WEDDINGS school that recently rejected the formation of an LGBTQ student group. Others were ordained by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, which was embroiled in controversy last year when it declined to ordain a gay student. That student, Atwood, was ordained by Landes instead, as was Mulhern, who had previously graduated from a non-denominational rabbinical school. Orthodox Judaism is defined by its traditional interpretation of Jewish law, which does not allow samesex marriage or sexual relations between people of the same gender. Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and LGBTQ acceptance in general are similar in the more conservative haredi Orthodox world, which maintains a strict separation from the secular world. But in the Modern Orthodox community, where a religious lifestyle is balanced with an embrace of the secular world, LGBTQ acceptance has accelerated. That has left some Modern Orthodox-ordained rabbis concluding that prohibitions, such as the oft-cited passage from Leviticus that has traditionally been interpreted as calling gay male sex “an abomination,” need to be reevaluated. “I view that prohibition and set of related prohibitions as an area of Torah law that is in tension with other Torah values, including the value of all life and the value of saving a life. Knowing what we know about suicide rates in the gay community, I think that’s highly relevant,” said Rabbi Gabe Greenberg, who officiated his first same-sex wedding last year.

Photo by Nyla Grey

Affirm the impulse to marry

The number of Orthodox-ordained rabbis performing same-sex weddings may be set to expand even further. Around 45 rabbis attended a series of sessions that started in 2018 to explore how a same-sex wedding might look in an Orthodox setting. The conversations were hosted through Torat Chayim, a progressive Orthodox rabbinic group led by Yanklowitz, who has not performed a samesex wedding but says he is “very open” to doing so. “It’s been an issue that has really had a lot of movement

Jeremy Borison, right, and Michael Greenberg tried to stick as close to tradition as possible for their wedding. within the Jewish community and the Orthodox community. In the progressive Orthodox world there’s a lot of receptivity,” Yanklowitz said. Though the Orthodox movement lags far behind the other Jewish denominations — all of which allow samesex weddings and queer rabbis — LGBTQ people are seeing more acceptance at a community level, especially in Modern Orthodox synagogues, said Rabbi Zev Eleff, an associate professor of Jewish history at Touro College who researches American Orthodox Judaism. “Twenty years ago, when somebody came out of the closet, a man who wanted to marry a man or a woman who wanted to marry a woman, if they came to that decision they also came to that decision they had to leave Orthodoxy. Now while they may never become president of their synagogues, at the same time they can make peace with their family lifestyle and finding outlets, like certain Orthodox schools and certain Modern Orthodox congregations,” Eleff said. Recently, Rabbi Benny Lau, a prominent Israeli Orthodox rabbi released a statement that seemed to offer a path forward to same-sex couples looking to build their lives in the religious world. Though the rabbi did not offer a

framework for a wedding ceremony, he said that the impulse to marry and have one’s relationship publicly affirmed should not be ignored and that Judaism does not forbid gay couples from building families. And though no American Jewish Orthodox group has endorsed same-sex weddings, queer couples are finding support among friends and family. “Is the Modern Orthodox community ready for something like this? We had almost 300 people at our wedding, at least two thirds of whom were from the Orthodox communities in Cleveland, New York and Los Angeles. We know not everyone is this fortunate but clearly some in the Orthodox community are ready for this,” said Jeremy Borison, who wed his husband in an Orthodox ceremony officiated by Rabbi Elie Friedman earlier this year.

Two grooms, two ketubot

For same-sex couples seeking to have an Orthodox wedding, one hurdle is how to navigate a ritual ceremony crafted for heterosexual couples. In a traditional Jewish wedding, two witnesses sign a ketubah, a marriage contract for the couple that outlines the husband’s responsibilities to the wife. Then, in the betrothal

WHERE YOUR DREAMS BECOME MEMORIES! CREATE a glorious celebration for up to 350 guests in our conveniently located, kosher facility with on-site parking. CELEBRATE your simha in one of our beautiful settings. Inquire with our Special Events office for a tour and updates on our latest precautions and safety protocols. Patricia Simitakos, Events Manager 301-816-5573, patricia@bnaiisraelcong.org 6301 MONTROSE ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20852 | WWW.BNAIISRAELCONG.ORG Affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Quarter Page WJW Wonderful Weddings Fall 2020 .indd 1

8/25/2020 1:05:44 PM washingtonjewishweek.com 25

ceremony, known as kiddushin, the groom “acquires” the bride by giving her a ring and reciting a declaration that the bride is consecrated to him according to Jewish law. During the marriage ceremony, nissuin, seven blessings are recited over the couple — including two that use language that refer specifically to a groom and bride. Some same-sex Orthodox couples choose to hew as closely as possible to that template. Borison and his husband Michael Greenberg wanted to stay as close to tradition as possible, only altering the Hebrew text so that it referred to two grooms rather than groom and bride and using two ketubot — rather than one, since the text is one-sided and talks about the husband’s responsibilities to the wife. Others are relying on alternative models, feeling like the traditional wedding liturgy does not apply to samesex couples. “We wanted it to be a traditional Jewish wedding and we also wanted to pay homage to our queer identities, and queer culture. We didn’t want to do the exact same things that we would at a heterosexual wedding but change the pronouns,” said Rabbi Daniel Atwood of his 2019 wedding to husband Judah Gavant. To do so, the couple worked with their officiating rabbi, Gabe Greenberg, drawing inspiration from a model created years earlier by Rabbi Steven Greenberg, who came out as gay after being ordained in 1983 and in 2011 became the first Orthodox-ordained rabbi known to have performed a same-sex wedding. (The two rabbis are not related.) In place of a ketubah, Steven Greenberg’s ceremony consists of a “shtar shutafut,” a legal agreement that has historically been used for business partnerships. The idea to use such a partnership for a wedding was first proposed in 1999 by Rachel Adler, a Reform feminist rabbi who felt the language of a typical ketubah was sexist. (In recent years, many heterosexual couples have taken Adler’s lead in trying to make their wedding ceremonies more egalitarian.) Steven Greenberg creates the document together with the couple to fit their relationship and it is read out loud during the ceremony. In place of kiddushin, which establishes monogamy and where the husband gives the wife a ring, Greenberg has both partners take vows to be exclusive to each other. In place of the traditional “sheva brachot,” Greenberg has friends and family come up and give the couple seven blessings of their choice. Sandy and Leana Tapnack had a similar vision for their 2018 wedding. “We wanted something that felt on a gut level like the Orthodox weddings we had been to and that felt traditional. We also didn’t want to mess with halacha. We didn’t want to pretend something was halachic when it wasn’t. That didn’t feel authentic to us, and we didn’t want to feel like we were inventing something for the first time necessarily,” Leana Tapnack said. Mulhern worked with the couple to craft a ceremony that used a “dual vow” mechanism — each woman promising to be monogamous with the other — rather than the traditional blessings said as part of kiddushin. Afterwards, they did a modified “sheva brachot” ceremony. “It really felt aesthetically like a traditional Jewish wedding,” Mulhern said. 26

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

How couples design their ceremonies represents a tension about how change happens in the Orthodox world — whether tradition can be adapted or has to be rethought. “I respect people who do an alternative and everyone’s entitled to do what they’re comfortable with, but I view it as a step in the wrong direction because it’s separate but equal,” said Michael Greenberg, whose wedding ceremony to Borison stayed as close to tradition as possible. “It’s formally not acknowledging a gay wedding as a wedding, they’re saying it’s something else. … They’re using the halachic mechanism of a partnership [shtar shutafut] to give some sort of halachic validity or halachic mechanics to a gay wedding but it’s not a [traditional] Jewish wedding.” Friedman, the officiating rabbi, said the Jewish legal validity of the wedding is only one piece of what matters. “What we were saying was that the ceremony itself and the sense of commitment to each other and to God and to the people who were there was meaningful enough in and of itself,” said Friedman.

A step too far?

Not all progressive Orthodox rabbis are on board with same-sex weddings, even as they believe that queer Jews should be included in Orthodox communities. Eleff, the professor at Touro College, says that while there has been increased acceptance of queer people in the Modern Orthodox world, weddings may be a step too far for many. “It goes beyond the boundaries of how the Modern Orthodox negotiate halachah in modernity,” he said. “What it messages outwardly is the decision to conform halachah to modern sensibilities and Modern Orthodoxy has really eschewed that. It really has not tolerated that aggressive halachic decision making.” Rabbi Gavriel Bellino’s congregation, Sixth Street Community Synagogue in downtown New York, welcomes queer members and has co-hosted a shabbaton with Eshel, a group for Orthodox Jews who are LGBTQ. Still, Bellino cannot see a way for Orthodox Judaism to offer a pathway to same-sex weddings. “I feel limited by the mechanisms of Jewish law and so I have no mechanism to perform such a wedding,” he said.“So while the secular side of me and the progressive American in me is very much in favor of the legalization of same-sex unions, I don’t perform them in a religious context.” That means that some queer Jews who grew up Orthodox are looking to other denominations when they plan their weddings. “A lot of Orthodox LGBTQ Jews are finding their friends to conduct ceremonies or rabbis from other denominations. There are very few Orthodox-ordained rabbis who will do commitment ceremonies — very, very few. And while it’s nice to have a rabbi do it, I don’t think it’s necessary, and people have been doing it for decades without rabbis,” said Miryam Kabakov, the executive director of Eshel. Kabakov herself has officiated two same-sex weddings for Orthodox couples and consulted on others. Others choose to leave Orthodoxy entirely, concluding

that fighting to carve a space for themselves is not worth it when other denominations have made that space already. Gedalia Robinson had a Conservative rabbi officiate his wedding to his husband Caleb this year. Though Robinson grew up deeply involved in the Modern Orthodox world — his father is Rabbi Menachem Penner, dean of Yeshiva University’s rabbinical school — he says he grew tired of having to constantly battle for acceptance. “It was just very draining. It was trying to throw a rope across a ravine, to create a bridge and just throwing a very, very heavy rope very far, and often just being met with a person who just did not even extend their hands,” he said. That fight has also pushed away some progressive Orthodox rabbis to leave the movement. “There are just so few folks who are really willing to address that fundamental core problem in the Orthodox world that I decided for me personally, I didn’t need that denominational affiliation to ultimately address the question that I care most about … which is how do we believe that God and Jewish law and values wants someone who is born gay to live out their life,” said Rabbi Aaron Potek, who was ordained at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and announced publicly last year that he no longer identified with Orthodoxy. Potek said he had seen colleagues who sought to include LGBTQ people in their communities face pressure to “prove their Orthodoxy” after critics in the community accused them of having departed from Orthodox values. “I just didn’t care about that fight,” said Potek, who works at the nondenominational synagogue Sixth & I in the District and is slated to officiate his first same-sex wedding next year. Others are feeling hopeful about creating more inclusive Orthodox communities. “A number of Orthodox rabbis are now feeling confident enough in the halachic and life-affirming system of Orthodox Judaism that they can approach these issues with compassion and deep thought in order to come to resolutions of a heartbreaking situation,” said Rabbi Daniel Landes. Landes, the rabbi who ordained Atwood, the openly gay student who was denied ordination by Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, is in the midst of that shift himself. In July, he said he was not yet ready to officiate a same-sex wedding. By September, he had changed course. “I’m only doing weddings for students. The occasion for doing a same-gender wedding hasn’t yet arisen but — if we can agree on a proper liturgy — I can see it happening,” he said in an email. “I don’t turn my back on my students.” He says he is still in the process of figuring out what a ceremony and a legal ruling on the issue would look like. “Halachic rationale is needed and it’s also very possible because God cannot create a world that plunges certain of its members into sin that it cannot extract itself from,” he said. “How can we get there? I think I have a way.” WJW —JTA News and Features

arts & culture By Shira Hanau

Caroline Dorn

Ellie Klein Goldman

Creators of the anonymous RogueShul Twitter account reveal their identities

Images courtesy of Dorn and Goldman

t wasn’t always easy for Ellie Klein Goldman and Caroline Dorn to keep their identities secret. Especially the many times they were sent the very tweets they had written as the anonymous creators of RogueShul, a parody account chronicling the humorous lives of synagogue administrators. “We would say ‘that’s really funny!’” Goldman said. After a year and a half of tweets about the inner workings of American synagogue life, Goldman and Dorn revealed their identities in a letter last week. “At synagogues, life and death mingles with mundane every single day. For us, humor was a way to wrestle with that,” they wrote in the letter. “Sometimes, our work feels very tangibly holy and true, and sometimes we spend the afternoon defrosting the social hall freezer and cleaning out 40 year old file cabinets. At the intersection of those realities, we found RogueShul.” We spoke to the account’s now unmasked creators.

What drove you to start the account anonymously didn’t want to be outed, and we didn’t want to be in a and what did you expect to come of it? place where it was no longer fun or meaningful. And we Dorn: We began it just to amuse ourselves. We had no vision that it would become what it did — it was just for us to have fun and to have a place to put all the outlandish stuff that happened every day. And then it just evolved. Goldman: It was modeled after the rogue Twitter accounts that cropped up after the 2016 election and this funny idea that there were people running around behind the scenes in the White House and government agencies sort of telling the truth. We just wanted to entertain ourselves and maybe a few other people would appreciate it.

Why did you decide to reveal yourselves now? And what’s next?

Dorn: All good things come to an end sometime, and as soon as RogueShul started taking off, we felt that we wanted to be in control of how and when it ended. We

were starting to get there, like our attention was getting pulled to other places. In terms of what’s next for us, we are starting a consulting company for synagogues and Jewish organizations that evolved not because of RogueShul but sort of along the same timing.

How did the account evolve along the way? What surprised you about it?

Dorn: It was just about snark at first. It was about entertaining ourselves and having a good time, and then there were things that got harder. The world progressed and the past few months of coronavirus, people needed community more than they needed jokes. So we started with a weekly Shabbat shoutout every Friday where we would shout out some group that had had a particularly hard washingtonjewishweek.com 27

REACH HIGHLY EDUCATED, AFFLUENT READERS IN THE DMV

Target over 64,500 Jewish Adults in the DMV with a mix of print and digital.

Upcoming Special Sections Chanukah November 26, December 3,10 Send holiday greetings and help WJW readers celebrate the holiday season in these challenging times.

Senior Resources December 3 From independent, assisted and memory support living communities to health, law and financial resources, this is the perfect venue to showcase specialty services or products to seniors and their families in the DMV.

Camp and School Guide December 17 Parents are looking for the best for their children. Showcase your offerings to WJW readers.

WASHINGTONJEWISHWEEK.COM Contact your sales consultant to schedule your advertising at 301-230-2222, ext. 4, advertising@washingtonjewishweek.com 28

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

week or somebody who was not appreciated, or some specific part of the world or group of people who needed a little bit of a boost. Goldman: I think we also, in that Shabbat shoutout evolution, went from kind of snarkily talking about an older person who complained about the rabbi to highlighting the bar mitzvah boy who did something endearing during the service. All of it was made up, but we infused the made-up characters with sweetness and I think for us, we were able to depict what about the work we loved and what fed us. So it became a venue to complain and also this space to really cherish everything that’s beautiful about the work.

Were there any moments that stood out as especially memorable?

Dorn: There was a time when we took a bus of fake “confirmands” to New York City, where we were like, what if we were on a teen trip? We planned it all out, like where they would travel to and from and how they would get there, the places they would go, and it was all just made up, but people were chomping at the bit for more about what they were up to and what went on on the bus. It was all very real and all very fake and that was fun. Goldman: They went to Ellis Island and did some sort of prayer spontaneous singing. Dorn: There was a queer storyline on the bus. Goldman: There was a love triangle on the bus. Dorn: Then there was also the URJ Biennial, which was a big turning point where we got to interact with people, still anonymously but in person and kind of have a lot of our people in one space and felt like we were orchestrating behind the scenes of this massive undertaking but also operating in secret. We were participants and presenters and really there as professionals, but also had this whole secret life that was happening.

How did you manage to keep your identities secret?

Goldman: Really very, very few people knew. Dorn: We were pretty serious about it. I guess in the last few months we’ve gotten less intense about it, but at the beginning we were cautious to tweet at certain times so people wouldn’t make an assumption about what coast we were on, and we made intentional comments about weather that wasn’t the weather where we were to throw people off. Sort of just trying to divert. As soon as people started to get really interested in who we were, we tried to throw out some red herrings.

How did you come up with all of this?

Dorn: In terms of the storylines, we’re both creative people. I’m a comedian, I’m an

improviser, so this is kind of how my brain works naturally to think about what would be funny if … And I think we sort of took that and just applied it to our work and it just fit. Goldman: I’ve been in the field since the late ’90s, so there are a lot of stories. And we really do love the work, it is endearing and also really annoying! There are a lot of frustrating moments that are catalogued and we finally had a place to put them. There’s no end of material in synagogue life.

What did you learn about American synagogues and how people interact with them?

Dorn: There’s things that we all do that don’t make sense, and when we were able to frame them through a lens of humor, it definitely informed our work in terms of why do we do that, why is this system this way, why do we all put up with this. Goldman: I wasn’t surprised but aware that lay leaders — we have a lot of lay leader followers also — appreciate the absurdity of some of the work, too. They appreciated the cheeky humor, and I didn’t really think about that. I thought we were staff people living in a bubble. There were a lot of synagogue board members who commented as well, which was nice. We were also able to give praise to made-up people, like the shoutout to the temple president who fields everybody’s complaints and has to sit through both Yom Kippur services and never complains about it. So temple presidents all over the place got to hear a thank you, and some of that was amplified by other people retweeting or commenting. And the same thing with rabbis and cantors and youth directors and everybody.

Do you have any takeaways for synagogues starting to think about how they move into the postpandemic future from this community you’ve built online?

Dorn: I would like to reiterate to everybody that the best resource we have is our people. The caliber of talent that we have, the excitement from board and lay leaders and staff members to create something amazing, those resources are all more valuable than buildings and budgets and programs. Goldman: I think there is life in synagogues, and I have always been but I continue to be disinterested in having conversations about the downfall of American synagogue life. I just don’t believe it. There are too many people who still find value and meaning and connection in what we have created in synagogue centers. WJW —JTA News and Features

food By Keri White

TURKEY ENCHILADAS

Photo by Keri White

Leftovers of Thanksgiving

his meal came together as a result of an oversized roast chicken, but it occurs to me that this is the perfect way to use the surplus turkey you are likely to have after your smaller-than-normal gathering this Thanksgiving. You would think I had adjusted to cooking for two by now, but sometimes I revert — and I foresee that no matter how small of a turkey I get, we will doubtless have leftovers. On a recent Sunday, I roasted a chicken, and it was perfect. I had brined it overnight, and it was cooked to a juicy, flavorful perfection. We ate our fill and, normally, after a roast chicken dinner, I throw the bird into a pot with the drippings and make soup tomorrow. But this chicken had a lot of meat left, and it was really tasty and seemed to warrant something more than soup. I don’t want to suggest that using chicken for soup is a waste — the gallons of soup in my freezer would disagree — but this particular chicken was so tasty and so meaty that it seemed to deserve another meal before it became soup. Your Thanksgiving turkey is likely to be the same. After dinner, I picked as much meat off the chicken as I could, stored it in a container and then threw the bones and drippings into the pot as per usual to become soup. I thought about using the surplus for chicken salad, but the chill in the air called for something more warming. Enchiladas seemed to fit the bill. I have written before about repurposing leftovers in such a way that the second act does not resemble the original in flavor or appearance, and that makes them all the more appealing. Simply reheating the roast chicken, delicious though it was, with the same old sides was not tempting, but spicing it up, wrapping it in corn tortillas, baking it in chipotle salsa and serving it with tomatillo sauce and guacamole, well, that’s another story. Break out the margaritas! I was able to get my hands on some excellent quality vegan cheese to top the enchiladas. But if you can’t find a version that works, you can crumble corn chips on top of the enchiladas, or just cover them with salsa. I made my own tomatillo sauce to serve at the table with the enchiladas, since I had the time, inclination and ingredients. The recipe appears below. I opted for convenience with the salsa roja, using a can of ROTEL tomatoes, a half a can of chipotles in adobo and some jarred salsa. There are no hard and fast rules here as far as the salsa goes; you can make your own, doctor up a bought version or just dump a jar over the enchiladas. WJW

Chicken enchiladas with vegan cheese

TURKEY OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Serves 4

TOMATILLO SALSA Makes about 1½ cups

Ingredients 4 cups cooked turkey or chicken, chopped 8 corn tortillas 1 10-ounce can RO-TEL tomatoes ½ 7-ounce can chipotles in adobo ½ cup water (or more as needed) ½ cup jarred salsa 1 cup shredded vegan cheese or crumbled corn chips Fresh cilantro for garnish

This is wonderful as an additional sauce for the enchiladas, but it can also be used as a sauce for fish, poultry or meat. It makes a great dip for chips, and can be mixed into guacamole for some added flavor and oomph. For this salsa, if the broth is salted, you won’t need additional salt, but if you are using a no- or low-salt version, you will likely need to add salt.

Directions Heat your oven to 350 degrees. In a blender, puree the RO-TEL tomatoes, chipotles in adobo, salsa and water. The mixture should be the consistency of tomato puree or gazpacho — add more water if needed. Mix ⅓ cup of this mixture with the chopped chicken. Spread ¼ cup of the sauce into the bottom of an oblong baking dish to lightly coat the surface. Take a corn tortilla, and fill it with chicken (about ½ cup per tortilla). Roll the tortilla around the chicken, and place it in the baking dish seam-side down. Repeat this with all the tortillas, packing them closely in the dish. Pour the remaining salsa over them, sprinkle with the vegan cheese or crumbled chips, if desired, and bake for 30 minutes until heated through. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with tomatillo salsa.

Ingredients 10 tomatillos, husk removed, and cut in quarters 1 small onion, chopped ¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (more or less as desired) Juice of ½ lime Salt as needed Directions Mix all the ingredients except the lime in a mediumsized saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the ingredients begin to break down. Cool slightly, and puree with an immersion or traditional blender. Add the lime juice, taste for seasoning and then salt, if needed. Serve it as a sauce with the enchiladas or as you would any salsa. washingtonjewishweek.com 29

obituaries

abbi Dovid Feinstein, one of the most prominent haredi Orthodox rabbis in the United States, has died. He was 91 years old. The son of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, one of the preeminent Jewish legal authorities in the United States for much of the 20th century, Feinstein served as the head of the Mesivtha Tiferes Yerushalayim on Manhattan’s Lower East Side from the time of his father’s death in 1986 until his own passing on Nov. 6. He also served on the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah, the rabbinical council connected to Agudath Israel, an umbrella organization representing haredi, or ultra-Orthodox, communities. Though the Orthodox community on the Lower East Side has shrunk over the years as Orthodox communities in Brooklyn and other cities became more prominent, Feinstein continued to be a sought-out Jewish legal authority. “He was a dyed-in-the-wool East Sider. He was very much a man of the neighborhood,” said Jonathan Boyarin, a professor of Jewish studies at Cornell University. Boyarin spent a year studying at Feinstein’s yeshivah and chronicled the place in his recent book, “Yeshiva Days: Learning on the Lower East Side.” Feinstein was born in Luban, which was then part of Russia and now Belarus, and

Rabbi Dovid Feinstein led the Mesivtha Tiferes Yerushalayim yeshivah on the Lower East Side for decades, succeeding his late father. came to the United States as a child in the 1930s. His father became head of the yeshivah at Mesivtha Tiferes Yerushalayim when the Lower East Side was a center of Jewish life in New York City, bringing together Orthodoxy, Yiddish secularism

and radical Jewish politics in one cramped neighborhood. The elder Feinstein was considered one of the foremost Jewish legal experts and a communal leader in the United States until his death. After his father died, Feinstein took over as head of the yeshivah. By that time, the Jewish community of the Lower East Side had already begun to decline, though it remained a draw for those shopping for Jewish food and books. Over time, though, the community dwindled further as large Orthodox families decamped for more spacious parts of the city or to newer communities in New Jersey. Today the yeshivah has an outpost on Staten Island in addition to the Lower East Side building, and many students travel to study at the yeshivah from their homes in larger Orthodox communities elsewhere in the city or New Jersey. “It gradually became a smaller institution as the Orthodox population of the Lower East Side declined,” Boyarin said. Still, Feinstein continued to be known as a foremost Jewish legal expert. “During his lifetime, he certainly was the foremost figure,” Rabbi Dr. J. David Bleich, a professor of Jewish law and ethics at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, said of Feinstein’s stature in the world of Jewish legal decision-making. Asked what made Feinstein such a

Israel Horovitz, playwright who was accused of sexual assault, dies at 81

srael Horovitz, a famed playwright who later in life was accused of sexual assault, has died of cancer, according to The New York Times. He was 81. Horovitz wrote more than 70 plays and was the founding artistic director of Gloucester Stage in Massachusetts. Among his best-known plays were “Line,” “Park Your Car in Harvard Yard,” “The Primary English Class,” “The Widow’s 30

Blind Date” and “The Indian Wants the Bronx.” He also wrote screenplays, including the 2014 film “My Old Lady,” which starred Kevin Kline and Maggie Smith. A 2017 article in The Times detailed the accusations of nine women, including actresses who had worked with him, claiming they were sexually assaulted by Horovitz. One accused the writer of rape.

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

The Gloucester Stage cut ties with him after the allegations came to light. At the time, Horovitz claimed to have had “a different memory of some of these events” but apologized in a statement to the paper. Among Horovitz’s six children is Adam Horovitz, who was a member of the Beastie Boys. WJW —JTA News and Features

By Shira Hanau

prominent figure, Bleich answered simply: “Pure knowledge.” “He was very much self-effacing, he didn’t seek the limelight,” Bleich said. Unlike his father, who was also considered a major leader on communal issues affecting the Orthodox community, Feinstein’s authority was confined to the legal sphere — but it was significant. “The limelight chased him,” Bleich said of Moshe Feinstein. “Rav Dovid managed to get away from the limelight.” Feinstein also departed from his father’s manner in that he issued few written opinions, instead answering Jewish legal questions orally. “It’s very clear that he was reluctant to issue written psak [responsa] in most cases because he didn’t want his psak in a particular case to become precedent for cases where the situation might be different and even he might have ruled differently,” Boyarin said. Hundreds attended Feinstein’s funeral, which began outside the yeshivah on East Broadway. In Israel, where he was buried, thousands attended his funeral. Two people were arrested at his funeral there, according to The Times of Israel. Orthodox organizations mourned Feinstein’s death. “There are no words. We are reeling,” Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel, said in a statement. “Rabbi Feinstein was a true ‘manhig hador,’ leader of our generation, and ‘posek hador,’ halachic authority for the generation. The entire Jewish world has suffered a terrible blow with his death.” The Orthodox Union also issued a statement. “In addition to assuming his father’s role as head of the yeshiva, Rav Dovid was relied upon by the Torah community to succeed his father as a preeminent source of Halachic wisdom,” the OU said. “He provided a clear, steady and confident voice of Halachic guidance to innumerable individuals and institutions within the community.” WJW —JTA News and Features

Photo courtesy of Agudath Israel

RABBI DOVID FEINSTEIN, renowned Jewish legal authority, dies at 91

Phyllis Bruck

Phyllis Bruck, of Aventura, Fla., formerly of Silver Spring, passed away on Nov. 12. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Bruck, daughter of the late Philip and Ida Menick, she is also survived by devoted nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home.

Lawrence Ernst

Lawrence Ernst, of Silver Spring, passed away on Nov. 4 from complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 74. Lawrence attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City before graduating with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from City College of New York and furthering his education with a doctorate in mathematics from Brown University. Lawrence worked as an assistant professor of mathematics in Queens College and as a mathematical statistician for the U.S. Census Bureau and for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Lawrence was involved with the American Mathematical Society as well as the American Statistical Association. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Marilyn Ernst. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Gail; his children, Erica (Benjamin) Fleischer and Jason Ernst; and his granddaughters, Nava and Rina.

Linda Freedman

Linda Freedman, of Washington, passed away on Nov. 12 due to dementia-related illness. She was 77. Linda graduated from Coolidge High School and went on to the University of Maryland and later obtained a degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University. Linda served as president of the Washington Hebrew Congregation sisterhood. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jay Freedman; her children, Courteney (Mike) Monroe and Spencer (Sophia Conroy) Freedman; and four grandchildren, Miles and Lola Monroe and Lucas and Devin Freedman. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation at alzdiscovery. org. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Lenore W. Gnatt

Lenore W. Gnatt, of Chevy Chase, passed away on Nov. 12. Beloved wife of the late Solomon Gnatt. Devoted mother of Robert (Herschel) Gloger, Elaine (Steven) Hercenberg and Dr. Michael (Ruth) Gnatt. Dear grandmother of Erica and Miriam Gloger, Lauren (Darren) Geisbert, David (Dani) Hercenberg, Rachel (Joshua) Waimberg, Deborah (Ari) Lesser, Kimberly Llewellyn, Johanna (Max Heilveil) Owens, Emily (Will Saponaro) Gnatt and

Sara Weissel. Great-grandmother of Eli, Max, Charlie, Lillie, Clara, Mila, Liam, Graham and Griffin. Contributions may be made to Washington Performing Arts, washingtonperformingarts.org. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home.

Florence Golden

Florence Golden, of Rockville, died on Nov. 14. She was 95. Born July 7, 1925, in Czechoslovakia as the eldest of six children, Florence was a survivor of Auschwitz and Zal Reichenbach. Preceded in death by Harold Golden, Florence is survived by her daughters, Pearl (Gary Lake) and Harriet (Richard Smith); granddaughters, Rebecca, Marissa, Laura, Jill, Lauren and Jenna; and great-grandchildren, Chase, Eloise, Aerie, Jacob and Sophie. Contributions may be made to JSSA or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Trenice D. Goldstein

Trenice “Terry” Dodek Goldstein, of Chevy Chase, passed away on Nov. 9. She was 93. Terry was a longtime remedial tutor in Chevy Chase and the former director of tutoring for the Kingsbury Center. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr. Lloyd Goldstein; eldest son, Wayne; and brother, Dr. Oscar I. Dodek, Jr. She is survived by her brother, Sam Dodek II; sister-in-law, Joan Dodek; sons, Jim (Tina) Goldstein and Tom Goldstein; grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Mathew; and great-grandson, Eli. Donations may be made to League of Women’s Voters of Maryland at lwvmd.org. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Allan N. Kover

Allan N. Kover, of Silver Spring, passed away on Nov. 9. Beloved husband of the late

W.S. TEGELER Monument Co. Div. of Tegeler Enterprises, Inc. Monuments, Markers, Bronze Markers, Cemetery Lettering We can meet with you at our office or your home

Check Our Prices Before You Buy

410-944-0300 5804 Windsor Mill Rd. Baltimore, Md. 21207

Walter S. Tegeler III - President 5 Generations Since 1897

Esther Devorah Kover.Devoted father of Steve Kover and Jackie (Eric) Land. Dear grandfather of Joshua (Jessica McKinney) Land and Aliza (Hanan) Schoffman-Land. Loving great-grandfather of Dooby Schoffman. Contributions may be made to The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, arava. org; Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), peer.org; or to The Center for Biological Diversity, biologicaldiversity.org. Arrangements entrusted to Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home.

Shirlee Marks

Shirlee Marks of Bethesda, passed away on Nov. 5. She was 99. Mrs. Marks spent many years working as an elementary school teacher and principal in Prince George’s County. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marks; devoted mother of Franklin and Geoffrey Marks; loving grandmother of Cynthia (Gera) and David (Erin); adored great-grandmother of Cecily and Miles. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

David Michael Meltzer

David Michael Meltzer, of Potomac, passed away on Nov. 13. He was 69. Beloved husband of 43 years of Sherry Meltzer; devoted father to Rebecca (Matthew) Maarec, Jennifer and Robbie (Lauren); cherished zayde of Melanie, Julia and Oliver; loving brother of Steven (Harriet) and Richard (Helene); and son-in-law of Thelma Fisher. Contributions may be made to support research at the Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute online at https://secure.jhu.edu//form/heart. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Geraldine Faye Mendelson

Geraldine Faye Mendelson, of Silver

Spring, died on Nov. 12. Geri was a teaching nurse and an administrator in a few facilities. She also had a private business that helped hospitals. Beloved sister of the late Stuart (Jackie) Mendelson; loving aunt of Steven, Shane and Hayden. Contributions may be made to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, bsomusic.org. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Nussdorf

Larry Nussdorf, of Washington, died on Nov. 13. He was 74. Born in Asbury Park, N.J., Larry received his bachelor of science degree in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a juris doctorate from Rutgers University, and a master’s degree in tax from Georgetown University. Mr. Nussdorf began his career at Arthur Andersen before joining Clark Enterprises in 1977. A career serving as the president and COO culminated in his becoming chairman and CEO in 2014. Additionally, Mr. Nussdorf served on the board of directors of Pepco Holdings and Leidos Holdings. Mr. Nussdorf served on the executive committee for the Anti-Defamation League (DC Chapter), was a trustee of WETA and The United Jewish Endowment Fund of Greater Washington. He was a director of the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and was a founding member of the advisory board of the Penn Institute for Urban Research. Mr. Nussdorf is survived by his wife of 48 years, Melanie Franco Nussdorf; his sons, Jed (Sarah) and Benjamin (Inna); five grandchildren; his brother, Andy (Rhonda), and sister, Ellie; and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Arthur Nussdorf. Donations may be made to The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington or the Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania. Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home. WJW

Fram Monument Company

J EWISH FAMILY OWNED

AND

OPERATED SINCE 1922

• Don’t Pay Cemetery and Funeral Home Prices • Finest Quality Memorials at Reasonable Prices • We Install Directly at Your Cemetery • Upright Monuments and Flat Bronze Markers

Largest Jewish Memorial Display In Greater Washington 301-605-8081 www.FramMonument.com 822-D Rockville Pike • Rockville, MD (Across from Wintergreen Plaza) washingtonjewishweek.com 31

synagogue spotlight

What’s cookin’ at…

Bet Chaverim Congregation in Columbia The synagogue that cooks together

By Ben Zingman The cooking event was the first in the Columbia-based Conservative congregation’s threepart Mideast lecture series. The series will continue of Dec. 1, with “How is Middle East Policy Made on Capitol Hill?” featuring Dana Stroul of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The third lecture, on Jan. 9, will feature Robert Satloff, director of the Institute and author of “Among the Righteous — Lost Stories from the Holocaust’s Long Reach into Arab Lands.” For information, email events@bet-chaverim.org.

Michelle Goldberg ready to begin.

Rachel and Greg Glaros display the complete dinner.

Serena Rose Kelly ready to add tahini to the chicken.

Date log dessert formed into balls

Photos by Bet Chaverim Congregation members

t Bet Chaverim Congregation’s lecture on Israeli cooking for the whole family, there was more cooking and eating than talking for the 39 families who participated on Zoom. Each prepared from scratch a three-course dinner of Israeli winter salad, chicken with cauliflower rice and date roll, using recipes developed by foodie and author Elite Jakob of Baltimore.

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

d’var torah

Isaac’s do-over adds justice to Abraham’s love By Rabbi Alana Suskin Special to WJW This week’s Torah portion is Toldot, Genesis 25:19 - 28:9.

number of people are credited with the pithy saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” One hallmark of Parshat Toldot is the repetition it contains. Toldot contains the majority of Isaac’s life story, and it seems a bit like “Groundhog Day.” There is a repeat of the famine that struck in Abraham’s time; the blessings God gives Isaac are affirmations of the promises God gave to Abraham; Isaac’s wife poses as his sister like Abraham’s wife Sarah did. Why is Isaac’s life such a close echo of that of his father? The 18th-century Chasidic rabbi R. Menachem Nachum Twersky, also known as the Meor Eynayim, notes a principle of the sages that where the text begins with “eleh” it is going to say something new, and where it says “v’eleh” it will add to what came before. Parshat Toldot begins with

Isaac, which is new, and yet it begins with “v’eleh.” He suggests that the previous verses allude to the kabbalistic notion of God creating the world multiple times, destroying each creation until creating the current world. Similarly, Isaac wasn’t the “first creation,” but stands symbolically for the creation with which God finally settled. In this metaphor, the Torah hints that the previous “toldot” were imperfect and needed to be lifted up. The Meor Eynayim then cites a related midrash that says the world was built through love (Psalms 89:3). But God’s love by itself is too intense for humans to be able to tolerate it. And so God was obliged to join justice to love in order for the world to endure. In this way, he concludes, God’s joining of justice to love was itself an act of love. There is a parallel between the world and the individual in this way: Anyone who wishes to walk in God’s ways must have an internal structure of justice to contain that love. Abraham represents love, uncontained. It isn’t until Isaac is born that the world is balanced with justice, which allows God’s love to be channeled and absorbed in the

human world. Without “Isaac,” “Abraham” is ineffectual. In psychology, there’s the notion of a repetition compulsion: A person will repeat a traumatic event or relationship until they are able to come to terms with it and repair it. Many Jewish mystics viewed the Torah as a sort of psychological diary of God. If we view Abraham and Isaac as symbols of the respective attributes of love and justice, then we can think of Parshat Toldot as God exploring earlier destructions of the world: the expulsion of humans from Gan Eden, the flood during the time of Noah. The Meor Eynayim reminds us that Judaism believes humans cannot survive either strict justice or unbounded love. Abraham’s unbounded love must be tempered by Isaac’s justice. We live in a time when we long for love and are starved for justice. What we must come to understand is that these qualities cannot be separated if the world is to endure. WJW Rabbi Alana Suskin is co-director of the Pomegranate Initiative.

social announcements

A S H K E N AZ I, F OX J O I N I S R A E L E D. C O H O R T

Photos courtesy of The iCenter

ashington Jewish communal professionals Shy Ashkenazi and Sherry Fox have been accepted in Cohort 3 of the iCenter and The George Washington University’s Graduate Degree in Israel Education. Thirty-one in-service professionals in the United States, Mexico and Israel accepted into the one-year program will be able to leverage their graduate certificate toward a second year master’s degree program. Ashkenazi is the shaliach at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Born and raised in Jerusalem, he has worked in leadership teen programs, productions, theater and music. Fox is a teacher, artistic director and Israeli dance specialist at the Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital. She has taught and tutored children and adults in Hebrew reading, prayers, Israeli dance and vocabulary for many years. WJW Shy Ashkenazi

Sherry Fox

washingtonjewishweek.com 33

last word

MAKING SPARKS FLY WITH

By Eric Schucht Staff Writer

rian Rodrigue comes from a long line of blacksmiths. His greatgrandfather constructed tracks for hauling logs through the swamps of Louisiana. His grandfather and great-uncle opened a metalsmithing and machine shop near Florence, S.C. And his father, Mike, ran an ornamental metalworking business in Fredericksburg. In some ways, Rodrigue followed in his family’s footsteps. But when it came to religion, Rodrigue chose his own path. Rodrigue, 48, comes from Cajun ancestry. When he was 11, his family moved from South Carolina to Fredericksburg, where he still lives. At 18, he began working with his two brothers at their father’s Virginia Architectural Metals, making handrails, fences, gates and other metalwork. It wasn’t optional, he said. “There’s nobody who was able to get out of working in the shop,” Rodrigue said. “When the work had to get done, you couldn’t hide.” The work was hard and everyone was covered in a layer of metal dust by the end of the day. Rodrigue said people laughed about how it was possible to tell the type of metal they worked on that day by the color of their ears. Aluminum turned them a grayish color. Steel tinted them black, while copper and bronze turned them green. On several occasions, the company worked on gates at the White House, which were so big and heavy that people often closed them too hard, shattering the locks. Rodrigue’s family also did work for the Library of Congress, the Pentagon and the U.S. Naval Academy. Rodrigue estimates there are at least 100 restaurants and hotels around Washington that bear his family’s fingerprints. “I love it,” Rodrigue said of metalworking. “I like the fact that at the end of it, you 34

Brian Rodrigue of Fredericksburg with his 1850 Arm and Hammer anvil that was given to his father as a gift. have something that you’ve built. You have a sense of pride and ownership in what you’ve done. The stuff that we built at the White House, I think it’ll be there for 200 more years. It’s nice to know that the things that you create can outlast you, if

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

you do a good job on them.” Rodrigue and his wife, Tiina, are members of Beth Sholom Temple in Fredericksburg. Rodrigue converted to Judaism after they met. “I believed in God. I didn’t believe in

necessarily the Christ version of things,” Rodrigue said of his earlier years. “But there was no question in my life that God was out there. So, as I went through and started to understand about Judaism, the idea that ‘You may be right, I may be right, but let’s heal the world how we can and spend our time understanding God better’ made a lot of sense. It felt very inclusive.” Rodrigue said he was drawn to Judaism, but growing up in a rural area, he didn’t have any Jewish role models to learn from. “So it wasn’t until later in life that I started to find people who could help me in the path. And then, once Tiina and I started to get together, I decided I was going to convert.” While supportive, Rodrigue’s father had little knowledge of the Jewish experience. Rodrigue began to find “Judaism for Dummies” and other books in his father’s bathroom. Flipping through the books he saw where his dad marked certain pages and sections to focus on. Rodrigue stopped metalworking as a professional about 10 years ago. Nowadays IT work pays the bills. But he still does odd jobs here and there. He likes crafting ornamental pieces, “because it still makes me think about my dad.” Mike Rodrigue died in January. But you can’t take the blacksmith out of the forge. Rodrigue was able to keep a few tools when the family business was sold, including his father’s 1850 anvil. He and his wife are constructing a barn, which he plans to put a forge in. Rodrigue would like to pass the craft onto his 10-year-old son, Michael. The two like to watch “Forged in Fire,” a metaling competition TV series. “So hopefully, we get an opportunity to make it five generations who are interested in metalworking,” Rodrigue said. “But we’ll have to see if it sticks.” WJW eschucht@midatlanticmedia.com @EricSchucht

Photo by Eric Schucht

Brian Rodrigue

plumbing

caregiver

estates

CERTIFIED CAREGIVER

Compassionate caregiver seeking a private duty position caring for senior’s in their homes. Own transportation with excellent references. All daily needs and personal care including light housekeeping. Available for live-in or out. Covid prepared!

Call Naana 630-200-9592

Cash For Estates

Buy Out/Clean Up I Buy Jewelry, Art, Antiques, and a Wide Range of Items

The Attic, LLC Maryland, DC and Virginia

atticllc.com 301.520.0755

merchandise

Bought & Sold Appraisal Services LARGE SELECTION OF ISRAELI COINS US AND FOREIGN COINS AND CURRENCY

Serving the community for over 50 years

Bonanza Coins

Located in Downtown Silver Spring

JULIAN M. LEIDMAN

www.juliancoin.com • 301.585.1480

Washington Jewish Week

CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS Amy L. Griboff 751 Rockville Pike Suite 7 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W103435 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Emma Jean Clinkscales Notice is given that Ruby Jean Reeves, 501 Cannon Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 was on October 20, 2020 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Emma Jean Clinkscales, who died on April 30, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Ruby Jean Reeves Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue

LEGALS North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13941-3T-11-19-20 Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD Family Law: 171583FL In the Matter of: Brandon Somalika Tea For Change of Name to: Kal-El Krsna Seima NOTICE The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Brandon Somalika Tea to Kal-El Krsna Seima. The petitioner is seeking a name change because of personal reasons. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 4th day of December, 2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. This Notice is to be published in the Washington Jewish Week newspaper of general circulation in Montgomery County, Maryland, one successive week on or before the 19th day of November, 2020. Barbara H. Meiklejohn Clerk of the Circuit Court Brandon Somalika Tea 8904 Young American Court Silver Spring, MD 20910 Date of First Publication: November 19, 2020 14223-1T-11-19-20 Damon K. Bernstein, Esq. 98 Church Street Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104166 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jose C Mandujano Notice is given that Gabriel Roy Mandu-

LEGAL NOTICES 301.230.6682

LEGALS jano, 627 League Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 on October 28th, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jose C Manjujano who died on September 1, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Gabriel Roy Mandujano Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14016-3T-11-26-2020 Francis E. Yeatman 8120 Woodmont Avenue Suite 650 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs

Sign-up for our e-newsletter! washingtonjewishweek.com/enewsletter

LEGALS

Estate No. W104306 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mary Catherine Curran Notice is given that Edward M Curran Jr, 2809 Winding River Road,North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 were on October 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Mary Catherine Curran, who died on August 22, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Edward M Curran Jr Personal Representatives True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13943-3T-11-19-20

Professional Drive Suite 145,Gaithersburg, MD 20879 was on October 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carlotta C Molitor, who died on September 12, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Gerald K Gimmel Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13945-3T-11-19-20

Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Douglas M Mascari Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 10479-3T-11-26-20

Gerald K. Gimmel 4 Professional Drive Suite 145 Gaithersburg, MD 20879-2087 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104351 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Carlotta C Molitor Notice is given that Gerald K Gimmel 4

Gerald K. Gimmel 4 Professional Drive Suite 145 Gaithersburg, MD 20879-2087 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104444 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Adriana Mascari Notice is given that Douglas M Mascaril 12923 Summit Ridge Terrace, Germantown, MD 20874 was on October 30, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Adriana Mascari, who died on September 3, 2020 with a will.

Harold W. Pskowski 5425 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104432 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marilyn Lee Rykoskey Notice is given that Janice L Studds, 1217 Wavyland Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 was on October 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marilyn Lee Rykoskey, who died on September 20, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th

washingtonjewishweek.com 35

LEGALS

day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Janice L Studds Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14086-3T-11-26-20

Interested in the Estate of Leslaw Ryszard Radek Notice is given that Bartlomie J Radek, 3109 Budd Way, Alexandria, VA 22310, was on October 29, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Leslaw Ryszard Radek who died on December 25, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 29th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Bartlomie J Radek Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14015-3T-11-26-2020

2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Larry Tyrone Cleage, who died on October 24, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

Suite 103 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104382 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Lidis Bosetti De Buguna Notice is given that Monica B Depena, 11350 SW 67 Avenue, Miami, FL 33156 was on October 30, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lidis Bosetti De Buguna, who died on September 12,, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Monica B Depena Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14087-3T 11/26/20

ter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Abhijit Pal Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13996-3T-11-19-20

decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Hee Kyung Hannah Kong Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14018-3T-11-26-2020

Harold W. Pskowski 5425 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104433 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dolores D Roberson Notice is given that Harold W Pskowski, 5425 Wisconsin Ave Suite 600, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, was on October 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores D Roberson, who died on September 8, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Harold W. Pskowski Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13957-3T-11-19-20 Heather L. Sunderman, Esq. 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 500 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104130 To All Persons

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County Family Law: 171639FL In the Matter of: Annabelle Grace Koss For Change of Name to: River Koss Joan Koss Petitioner PUBLICATION NOTICE (Minor) The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name of a Minor in which he/she seeks to change his/her name from Annabelle Grace Koss to River Koss. The petitioner is seeking a name change because: My child does not identify with the given birth name. Any person may file an objection to the Petition on or before the 4th day of December, 2020. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. This Notice is to be published in the Washington Jewish Week newspaper of general circulation in Montgomery County, Maryland, one successive week on or before the 19th day of November, 2020. Barbara H. Meiklejohn Clerk of the Circuit Court Joan Koss 5905 Namakagan Road Bethesda, MD 20816 Date of First Publication: November 19, 2020 14224-1T-11-19-20 Jacob Deaven Parker, Simon & Kokolis 110 N Washington St #500 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W102818 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Larry Tyrone Cleage Notice is given that Thomas J Kokolis, 110 N. Washington Street, Suite #500, Rockville, MD 20850 was on October 30,

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Thomas J Kokolis Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14080-3T-11-26-20 James M. Peppe 4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 775N Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104325 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Solveiga Dubinskis Notice is given that Anda Dubinskis, 612 N. American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 was on October 22, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Solveiga Dubinskis, who died on September 17, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 22nd day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Anda Dubinskis Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5,2020 13944-3T-11-19-20 Joseph A. Baldinger 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd.

Kerri M. Castellini Price Benowitz LLP 409 7th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104407 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Amar N Pal Notice is given that Abhijit Pal, 15182 Chalon Circle, Irvine, CA 92604 was on October 21, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Amar N Pal, who died on May 30, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereaf-

Kristopher C. Morin, Esq. Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104419 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Susan Thompson Moon AKA: Susan T Moon Notice is given that Linda M Prince,10800 Pinehurst Drive, Unit A, Austin, TX 78747, was on October 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Susan Thompson Moon who died on January 15, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Linda M Prince Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13946-3T-11-19-2020 Kristopher C. Morin, Esq. Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104435 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Sun Mi Ahn Notice is given that Hee Kyung Hannah Kong, 1656 Irving St, NW, Washington, DC 20010 was on October 30, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sun Mi Ahn who died on October 6, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the

Leah B. Morabito 4 Professional Drive Suite 145 Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104559 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Edward William Krawiec Notice is given that Brian J Krawiec, 130 Thurgood Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, was on November 5, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward William Krawiec, who died on October 4, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Edward William Krawiec Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14160-3T-12-03-20 Luann Battersby 20 W. Main Street Box 215 Fairfield, PA 17320 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104459 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Theodora W Pugliese

LEGALS Notice is given that Marie-Danielle Pugliese Baarman, 6 Sotweed Ct., Potomac, MD 20854 was on October 28, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Theodora W Pugliese, who died on July 25, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Marie-Danielle Pugliese Baarman Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05,2020 13995-3T-11-19-20 Mary L, Zapor 110 N Washington St Ste #205 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104498 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Edward Sidney Gault Jr a/k/a Edward S Gault Jr Notice is given that Barbara Gault, 300 W Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 was on November 04, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Sidney Gault Jr a/k/a Edward S Gault Jr, who died on November 18, 2019 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4th day of May, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Barbara Gault Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for

LEGALS Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14091-3T-11-26-20 Micah Bonaviri 25 West Middle Lane Rockville, MD 20850 Small Estate Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W1104372 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Charles Benesch Notice is given that Bryan H Benesch, 14242 Long Green Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906 was on October 23, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles Benesch, who died on February 10, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 23rd day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Bryan H Benesch Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13963-3T-11-19-20 Michelle L. Evans Offit Kurman PA 4800 Montgomery Lane 9th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104431 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Richard Schifter Notice is given that Richard P Schifter 3465 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016 was on October 30, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Schifter who died on Ocober 3, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 30th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died

LEGALS

before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Richard P Schifter Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14019-3T-11-26-20

who died on September 28, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2nd day of May 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. David Galinis Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November19,2020 14107-3T-12-03-20

• A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; • The name and address of the claimant; • If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; • If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; • If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and • The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Patricia P. Stallings Trustee Date of First Publication: November 12, 2020 14095-3T-11-26-20

Nicole A. Slaughter 481 N. Frederick Avenue Suite 300 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104258 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Samy Karamalla Notice is given that Taha Ahmed, 14847 Hammersmith Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20906 was on October 21, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samy Karamalla, who died on July 5, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of April 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Taha Ahmed Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05,2020 13997-3T-11-15-20 Nicole A. Slaughter 481 N. Frederick Avenue Suite 300 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104519 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Phyllis J Dobin Notice is given that David Galinis, 401 E. Geneseo Street, Unit 1A, Lafayette, CO 80026 was on November 02, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Phyllis J Dobin,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF A SETTLOR OF A TRUST To all persons interested in the trust of Glenn Roberts Revocable Trust U/A : This is to give notice that Glenn Roberts died on or about August 20, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Katharine Ferguson and Laura Roberts, whose address is 5110 Strathmore Avenue, North Bethesda, MD 20852,, are now the co-trustees. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: - A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; - The name and address of the claimant; - If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; - If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; - If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and - The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Katharine Ferguson and Laura Roberts Co-Trustees Date of first publication: November 12, 2020 14094-3T-11-26-20 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To all persons interested in the trust of James H. Stallings, Jr.: This is to give notice that James H. Stallings, Jr died on or about July 15, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Patricia P. Stallings, whose address is 5000 Battery Lane, #903, Bethesda, MD 20814, is now a Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information:

Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To all persons interested in the trust of William B. Lonam a/k/a William Lonam a/k/a William Beatty Lonam This is to give notice that William B. Lonam died on August 21, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Mary Helldorfer Lonam, whose address is 8100 Connecticut Ave., #1608, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 and Mary Lonam McNamara, whose address is 195 Mattox Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443, are now Co-Trustees. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is six (6) months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: • A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; • The name and address of the claimant; • If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; • If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; • If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and • The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the Trustee on or before the date that is six (6) months after the date of the first publication or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Mary Helldorfer Lonam Mary Lonam McNamara Co-Trustees Date of first publication: November 5, 2020 14005-3T-11-9-20 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of Doris Sobel This is to give notice that Doris Sobel died on or about August 14, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, David Sobel whose address is 3600 Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015, is now the Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustees at the addresses stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. David Sobel Trustee

LEGALS Date of first publication: November 05, 2020, 2020 13972-3T-11-19-20 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of Genevieve W. Allison This is to give notice that Genevieve W. Allison died on or about June 21, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, John Allison, Jr., whose address is 1177 Coquille St., Sarasota, FL 34242, is now a Co-Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustees at the addresses stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. John Allison, Jr. Trustee Date of first publication: November 19, 2020 14165-3T-12-03-2020 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of Hans N. Tuch This is to give notice that Hans N. Tuch died on or about September 7, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Chevy Chase Trust, whose address is 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1500W, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, is now the Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustees at the addresses stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Chevy Chase Trust Trustee Date of first publication: November 05, 2020 13987-3T-11-19-2020 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of Mary R. Catucci This is to give notice that Mary R. Catucci died on or about March 12, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Louis P. Ruzzi, whose address is 118 Oak Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228 is now the Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustee at the address stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on

washingtonjewishweek.com 37

LEGALS

which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Louis P. Ruzzi Trustee Date of first publication: November 05, 2020 13973-3T-11-19-2020

MD 20832 was on October 16, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Luther Garrison Jr, who died on August 11, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Bonnie Sue Bernard Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13942-3T-11-19-20

Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of Sam Bernsen This is to give notice that Sam Bernsen died on or about July 26, 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, Stuart Bernsen whose address is 4960 Fairmont Avenue, Apt. 1503, Bethesda, MD 20814, is now the Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustees at the addresses stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. Stuart Bernsen Trustee Date of first publication: November 12, 2020, 2020 14093-3T-11-26-20 Notice to Creditors of a Settlor of a Revocable Trust To All Persons Interested in the Trust of William I. Cole This is to give notice that William I. Cole died on or about October 05. 2020. Before the decedent’s death, the decedent created a revocable trust for which the undersigned, John Laing Bowles, Jr., whose address is Two Wisconsin Circle, Suite 910, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, are now the Trustee. To have a claim satisfied from the property of this trust, a person who has a claim against the decedent must present the claim on or before the date that is 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the undersigned Trustees at the addresses stated above. The claim must include the following information: A verified written statement of the claim indicating its basis; The name and address of the claimant; If the claim is not yet due, the date on which it will become due; If the claim is contingent, the nature of the contingency; If the claim is secured, a description of the security; and The specific amount claimed. Any claim not presented to the trustee on or before that date or any extension provided by law is unenforceable. John Laing Bowles, Jr. Trustee Date of first publication: November 05, 2020 13971-3T-11-19-2020 Richard L. Healy 18526 Office Park Drive Montgomery Village, MD 20886 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104030 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James Luther Garrison Jr Notice is given that Bonnie Sue Bernard, 2908 Shamrock Terrace, Olney,

Samantha J Beyda, Esq. 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 500 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104483 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jose Emilio Vargas Notice is given that J Ramon Vargas, 454 Clarendon Court, Webster, NY 14580 on October 28th, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jose Emilio Vargas who died on October 12, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 28th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. J Ramon Vargas Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

LEGALS November 12, 2020 14017-3T-11-26-2020 Steven A. Widdes 1101 Wootton Parkway Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104574 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Doris Z Wahl Notice is given that Lori W Studner, 13604 Mount Prospect Drive, Rockville 20850, Barbara S Wahl, 1611 21st Street N.W. Apt 3, Washington, DC 20009 and Stacey H Wahl, 5716 Chapman Mill Dr Apt 150, Rockville, MD 20852 were on November 05, 2020 appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Doris Z Wahl, who died on May 8, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of May 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Lori W Studner Barbara S Wahl Stacey H Wahl Personal Representatives True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14156-3T-12-03-2020

LEGALS

AND LEGATEES OF CHARLOTTE A. WEGNER, ALSO-KNOWN-AS CHARLOTTE A. HELLWEG, CHARLES WILLIAM HELLWEG, ELIZABETH HELLWEG (ALSO- KNOWN-AS ELIABETH ANNE BIRCH), ROBERT HARRY HELLWEG, AND ANY ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS SQUARE1291, LOT 0804 DEFENDANTS

Sunderland Place NW, Washington, DC 20036, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James A. Brown a/k/a James Andrew Brown, who died on November 4, 2018 with a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Paul M. Toulouse Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14118-3T-12-03-20

pearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Brian L. Kass Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14105-3T-12-03-20

ORDER OF PUBLICATION In accordance with D. C. Code §47-1375, the object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of the right of redemption in the following real property located in the District of Columbia, and sold by the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the Plaintiff(s) in this action described as Square 1291 Lot 0804, which may also be known as a vacant lot on Dent Place NW immediately adjacent to the West of the improved real property known as 3421 Dent Place NW, Washington, DC 20007 (the “Real Property”). The Amended Complaint states, among other things, that the amounts necessary for redemption have not been paid. Pursuant to the Chief Judge’s Administration Order Number 02-11, it is this 3rd day of November 2020, ORDERED by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, that notice be given by the insertion of a copy of this Order in the Washington Jewish Week and the Daily Washington Law Reporter, once a week for three (3) successive weeks, notifying all persons interested in the Real Property described above to appear in this Court by the 13th day of January, 2021, and redeem the Real Property by payment of $98,938.54, together with interest from the date the Real Property tax certificate was purchased; court costs and attorney’s fees; expenses incurred in the publication and service of process by publication and for reasonable fees for the title search; all other amounts paid by the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of D. C. Code §47-1361 and all outstanding municipal lien amounts and real property taxes due and owing on the aforementioned Real Property, or answer the complaint, or, thereafter, a final judgment will be entered foreclosing the right of redemption in the Real Property and vesting in the Plaintiff a title in fee simple. Magistrate Judge Rahkel Bouchet First date of publication: November 19, 2020 14196-3T-12-03-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D. C. 20001-2131 2019 ADM 664 Estate of Winthrop J. Brainerd Deceased SUPERIOR COURT OF THE Notice of Standard Probate DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Notice is hereby given that a petition has CIVIL DIVISION been filed in this Court by Vincent DeRosa 2017 CA 002692 L(RP) for standard probate, including the apAction Involving Real Property pointment of one or more personal repreSquare 1291 Lot 0804 sentatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the District of Columbia in the form of a complaint or an objection AKSEIZER RESIDENTIAL, LLC, in accordance with Superior Court Proc/o Brian W. Thompson, Esq., Jackson & bate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court Campbell, P.C., 2300 N Street NW, Suite within 30 days from the date of the first 300, Washington, DC 20037 publication of this notice, the Court may Plaintiff, take the action hereinafter set forth. v. Order any interested person to show THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES cause why the provisions of the lost or OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM POWELL destroyed will and codicil date July 23, HESS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND 2018 should not be admitted to probate LEGATEES OF MARY A HESS, ALSOas expressed in the petition KNOWN-AS MARY A. WARNER, THE Vincent DeRosa UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATrue Test Copy TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY CATHAnne Meister ERINE SIMS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS Register of Wills AND LEGATEES OF MARY CATHERINE Date of First Publication SIMS, THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL November 19, 2020 REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE 14102-2T-11-26-20 OF ANN MARIE SIMS, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANN MARIE Superior Court of the SIMS, THE UNKNOWN PERSONAL District of Columbia REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE Probate Division OF BEULAH ESTELLE HESS, ALSOWashington, D.C. 20001-2131 KNOWN-AS BEULAH ESTELLE WE2019 ADM 184 GNER, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND James A. Brown LEGATEES OF BEULAH ESTELLE a/k/a HESS, ALSO-KNOWN-AS BEULAH James Andrew Brown ESTELLE WEGNER, THE UNKNOWN Decedent PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF Notice of Appointment THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE A. WEGNotice to Creditors NER, ALSO- KNOWN-AS CHARLOTTE Notice to Unknown Heirs A. HELLWEG, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS Paul M. Toulouse, whose addressis 1912

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2019 ADM 712 Bertha M. Hammett a/k/a Bertha Mae Hammett Decedent Nicole A. Slaughter, Esq. 481 North Frederick Avenue Suite 300 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Deborah A. Ford, whose address is 11214 Monticello Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bertha M. Hammett a/k/a Bertha Mae Hammett, who died on April 30, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Deborah A. Ford Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14106-3T-12/03/2020 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 318 Herman Lee Anderson, Sr. Decedent Brian L. Kass, Esq. 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 434 Washington, DC 20008 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Brian L. Kass, whose address is 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 434, Washington, DC 20008, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Herman Lee Anderson, Sr., who died on May 7, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their ap-

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 342 Lamar Sheldon Lee-Kane, Jr. Decedent John M. Shoreman, Esq. 1050 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Lamar Sheldon Lee-Kane, Sr. and Kia Tona Anderson whose addresses are 3713 Kansas Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010, Kia Tonya Anderson whose address is 15221 N. Berwick Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 are appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Lamar Sheldon Lee-Kane, Jr. who died on August 25, 2019 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment l shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Lamar Sheldon Lee-Kane, Sr. Kia Tonya Anderson Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13961-3T-11-19-2020 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 346 George R. Magher, Jr. Decedent Michael D. Erickson 1750 Tyson’s Blvd. McLean, VA 22102 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Ernestine B. Magher whose address is 2901 Elliott Ter., NW, Washington, DC 20008 was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of George R. Magher who died on April 20, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do

LEGALS

not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Ernestine B. Magher Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14092-3T-11-26-20

Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 40 Phillip E. Day Decedent Judith del Cuadro-Zimmerman, Esq. 777 6th Street NW 10t Floor Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Stuart G. DeNeal Jr, whose address is 1805 H Street NE, Apt B, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Phillip E. Day, who died on April 22, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Stuart G. DeNeal Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13948-3T-11-19-2020

Albert J. Beveridge, IV, whose address is 2921 44th Place NW, Washington, DC 20016, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Madzy Beveridge, who died on June 15, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or beforeMay 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Albert J Beveridge, IV Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13177-3T-11-19-20

D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Susan Randolph Leonard Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13953-3T-11-19-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 370 William H. Kinard Decedent Lilia C. Machado 5029 Backlick Road Suite A Annandale, VA 22003 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Lilia C. Machado, whose address is 5029 Backlick Road, Suite A, Annandale, VA 22003 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William H. Kinard, who died on January 29, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Lilia C. Machado Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14064-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 40 Gladys B. Lipkin Decedent Sandra P. Gohn, Esq. 6225 Smith Avenue Baltimore, MD 21209 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Harriet A. Lipkin, whose address is 3623 Everett Street NW, Washington, DC 20008, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gladys B. Lipkin, who died on October 13, 2019 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Harriet A. Lipkin Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13949-3T-11-19-2020 Superior Court of the District of Columbia

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 407 Dale R. Meers Decedent Charles S. Abell, Esquire Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Elizabeth B. Meers, whose address is 3902 Georgetown Court, NW, Washington, DC 20007 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dale R. Meers, who died on March 22, 20120 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Elizabeth B. Meers Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14117-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 425 Madzy Beveridge Decedent Theresa E. Durante, Esq. 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 437 Bertha C. Miller Decedent Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Christopher Miller whose address is 1620 Gales Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bertha C. Miller who died on March 21, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Christopher Miller Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14008-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 446 Laura Randolph Lancaster a/k/a Laura B. Randolph Decedent Linda A. Aikens 524 Seaton Square Silver Spring, MD 20901 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Susan Randolph Leonard, whose address is 1436 - 4th St., #B404 SW, Washington, DC 20024, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laura Randolph Lancaster a/k/a Laura B. Randolph, who died on March 28, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington,

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 452 Cheryl Swannack Decedent Tanya A. Harvey Loeb & Loeb LLP 901 New York Avenue NW Suite 300 East Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Nancy Polikoff, whose address is 4411 Connecticut Avenue NW, #313, Washington, DC 20008, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cheryl Swannack, who died on March 15, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before April 8, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before April 8, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Nancy Polikoff Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication October 8, 2020 13512-3T-10-22-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 455 Richard Philip Schick Decedent Barry R. Fierst, Esq. 200-A Monroe Street Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Donald G. Schick, whose address is 1621 Washington Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Philip Schick, who died on May 22, 2020 with a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

LEGALS

Donalkd G. Schick Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13964-3T-11-19-20

Donna M. Key Briscoe Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13967-3T-11-19-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 475 Diana R. Newman a/k/a Diana Rose Newman a/k/a Diana Suzette Newman Decedent Myrna L. Fawcett, Esq. 600 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Richard Herzfeld, whose address is 800 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diana R. Newman a/k/a Diana Rose Newman a/k/a Diana Suzette Newman, who died on August 26, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Richard Herzfeld Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13951-3T-11-19-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 513 George Aneiro Decedent Kerri M. Castellini, Esq. Price Benowitz LLP 409 Seventh Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Maria Aneiro, whose address is 56 Ponfield Road W, Apartment #3B Bronxville, New York 10708, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George Aneiro, who died on March 30, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Douglas M. Terrill Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 5, 2020 13947-3T-11-19-2020

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 507 Lucy A. Key a/k/a Lucy Ann Key Decedent Barry R. Fierst, Esq. 200-A Monroe Street Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Donna M. Key Briscoe, whose address is 6001 Dragoo Court, Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucy A. Key a/k/a Lucy Ann Key, who died on April 14, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 515 Lucien J. Bilodeau a/k/a Lucien Joseph Bilodeau Decedent Lilia C. Machado 5029 BacklickRoad Suite A Annandale, VA 22003 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Arline Parent, whose address is 11 Jamesway Drive, Litchfield NH 03052, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucien J. Bilodeau a/k/a Lucien Joseph Bilodeau, who died on May 19, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Paul A. Hessler Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14002-3T-11-26-20

washingtonjewishweek.com 39

LEGALS

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 523 Barbara Bradenburg Smith a/k/a Barbara B. Smith Decedent Steven Weinberg 2141 P Street NW Suite 103 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Stuart A. Smith, whose address is 1438 Corcoran Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barbara Brandenburg Smith a/k/a Barbara B. Smith, who died on April 19, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Stuart A. Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14074-3T-11-26-20

Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Dorothy Willner, whose address is 560 N Street, SW, Apt N-407, Washington, DC 20024, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ann Ruth Willner, who died on February 16, 2018 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Dorothy Willner Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14076-3T-11-26-20

pearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. James K. Walton Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14069-3T-11-26-20

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Marcia Duffy Linda Ludovico Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14037-3T-11-26-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 527 Helen H. Fries Decedent Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Henry L. Parr, Jr. whose address is 322 Woodland Way, Greenville, SC 29607 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen H. Fries who died on April 13, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Henry L. Parr, Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14001-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 535 Ann Ruth Willner Decedent Bernard Forseter 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy Suite 415 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 550 James McGrath Decedent J. Michael Dougherty 7020 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs J. Michael Dougherty whose address is 7020 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782 was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of James McGrath, who died on March 3, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. J. Michael Dougherty Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14115-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 555 Julia Poppeliers a/k/a Julia M Poppeliers Decedent James K Walton 4716 Brandywine Street, NW Washington, DC 20016 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs James K. Walton, whose address is 4716 Brandywine St, NW, Washington, DC 20016 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Julia Poppeliers a/k/a Julia M Poppeliers, who died on June 8, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their ap-

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 568 Nancy B. Smalley a/k/a Nancy McCollum Decedent Peter D. Randolph, Esq. One Dudley Court Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Barbara Ann Foy and Stephen Doudt whose address(es) are 1340 Martin Dr., Baltimore, MD 21229 and 7310 Gulick Rd., Naples, NY 14512 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Nancy B. Smalley a/k/a Nancy McCollum, who died on May 2, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Barbara Ann Foy Stephen Doudt Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14114-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 569 Edward R. Mackiewicz Decedent Myrna L. Fawcett, Esq. 600 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Marcia Duffy and Linda Ludovico, whose addresses are 24 Wilson Pl North Arlington, NJ 07031 and 301 Riverside Drive, Pine Beach, NJ 08741, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Edward R. Mackiewicz, who died on July 31, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021.

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 585 Gloria Caro Decedent Jamie K Blair, Esq 2300 N Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Janice E. Caro, whose address is 7906 Deepwell Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gloria Caro, who died on June 18, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Janice E. Caro Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14068-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 588 David L. Wright Decedent Lilia C. Machado 5029 Backlick Road Suite A Annandale, VA 22003 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Billie F. Bullock, whose address is 3455 E 123rd St, Cleveland, OH 44120, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of David L. Wright, who died on July 28, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Billie F. Bullock

LEGALS Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14073-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 592 Peter Colin McCollester Decedent Gilda M. Zimmet 5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 801 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Andrea Louise McCollester, whose address is 919 Leland Avenue, South Bend, IN 46616, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Peter Colin McCollester, who died on December 12, 2019 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Andrea Louise McCollester Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13962-3T-11-19-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 602 Willie P. Talbert a/k/a Willie Peter Talbert Decedent Leroy M. Fykes, Esq. 6665 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20012 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Willie Lee Wilson, whose address is 724 Hamilton St., NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Willie P. Talbert a/k/a Willie Peter Talbert. who died on September 18, 2019 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Willie Lee Wilson Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12. 2021 14029-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia

LEGALS Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 606 Roger Spencer Cortesi Decedent Kathleen O. Li, Esq. Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Deborah Shapley Cortesi, whose address is 2500 Massachusetts Ave. MW #6, Washington, DC 20008-2843, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Roger Spencer Cortesi, who died on July 7, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before Mat 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Deborah Shapley Cortesi Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14119-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 608 Helen M. Luehman Decedent James G. Luehman 1049 Draketail Lane Virinia Beach, VA 23451 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs James G. Luehman, whose address is 1049 Draketail Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen M. Luehman, who died on May 15, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. James G. Luehman Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14070-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 612 Thomas E. Hughes Decedent Joyce Ann Williams J Williams Law, LLC 7981 Eastern Avenue #C-4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Notice of Appointment

LEGALS

Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Deborah A. Hughes, whose address is 2801 14th St. NW #916, Wahsington, DC 20009, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas E. Hughes, who died on September 3, 2019 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Deborah A. Hughes Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12. 2020 14027-3T-11-26-20

pearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Kristin Townsend Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14030-3T-11-26-20

Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2020 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Ritza Hendricks Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13960-3T-11-19-2020

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 616 Louis G. Ortega Decedent Stephen W. Nealon, Esq. Furey, Doolan & Abell, LLP 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Victoria Marie Ortega, whose address is 322 G Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Louis G. Ortega, who died on July 16, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Victoria Marie Ortega Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14071-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 626 Charles Thomas Van Alen Decedent William E. Davis, Esq. Jackson & Campbell, PC 2300 N Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Kristin Townsend, whose address is 10212 Sassafras Woods Court, Burke, VA 22012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles Thomas Van Alen, who died on August 5, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their ap-

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 628 Lisa C. Alexis a/k/a Lisa Claire Alexis Decedent Gilda M. Zimmet 5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 801 Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Anthony M. Alexis, Sr. whose address is 1820 Rupert Street, McLean, VA 22101, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lisa C. Alexis a/k/a Lisa Claire Alexis, who died on June 13, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Anthony M. Alexis, Sr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14075-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 630 Beulah E. Hendricks Decedent Giannina Lynn, Esq. 1008 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Ritza Hendricks, whose address is 1564 41st Street SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Beulah E. Hendricks, who died on May 16, 2019 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05,2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 632 Mary Grace Bassett Decedent Laurence E. Salans, Esq. Curtin Law Roberson Dunigan & Salans, PC 1900 M Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Paul R. Dean, Jr., whose address is 321 Laura Court, Basye, VA 22180, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Grace Bassett, who died on June 8, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Paul R. Dean, Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14028-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 636 Hohn Hurly Decedent Tanya A. Harvey Loeb & Loeb LLP 901 New York Avenue NW Suite 300 East Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Kathleen M. Hurly, whose address is 1700 Gough #406, San Francisco, CA 94109, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Hurly, who died on March 20, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Kathleen M Hurly

LEGALS Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14077-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 641 Carolyn Alper a/k/a Carolyn S. Alper Decedent Jeanne L. Newlon, Esq. Venable LLP 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Harry Harrison, Richard S. Alper and Patricia Alper-Cohn, whose addresses are 111 Rockville Pike, #600, Rockville, MD 20850. 3202 Town Center Ct., Fort Collins, CO 80524 and 6424 Brookside Dr., Chevy Chase, MD 20815, were appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carolyn Alper a/k/a Carolyn S. Alper who died on April 25, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Harry Harrison Richard S. Alper Patricia Alper-Cohn Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14031-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 644 Daniel Aaron Lipson Decedent Douglas L. Siegler Venable LLP 600 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Neil E.Lipson and Rhonda J. Lipson, whose addresses are 8687 East Kettle Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Daniel Aaron Lipson, who died on July 27, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Neil E. Lipson Rhonda J. Lipson Personal Representatives True Test Copy

LEGALS Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14113-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 650 David G. Mathiasen a/k/a David Gregory Mathiasen Decedent Peter D. Randolph, Esq. One Dudley Court Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Carolyn Mathiasen whose address is 2231 Bancroft Pl., NW, Apt #2A, Washington, DC 20008 was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of David G. Mathiasen a/k/a David Gregory Mathiasen, who died on June 13, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 05, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 05, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Carolyn Mathiasen Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13969-3T-11-19-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 652 Willie Jerome McGee Decedent Joyce Ann Williams J Williams Law, LLC 7981 Eastern Avenue #C-4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Eric McGee, whose address is 6817 Georgia Avenue, NW #519, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Willie Jerome McGee, who died on February 23, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Eric McGee Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12. 2020 14063-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division

LEGALS Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 656 Marian E.Wilson Decedent James E. McCollum, Jr., Esq. McCollum & Associates 7309 Baltimore Avenue Suite 117 College Park MD 20740 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Walter V. King, Jr., whose address is 1424 Ames Place, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marian E. Wilson, who died on May 8, 2020 with a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Walter V. King, Jr. Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14034-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 657 Elsie Thompson Johnson Decedent Nathan I. Finkelstein, Esq. 5527 Surrey Street Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Dianne Ferris, whose address is 9301 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elsie Thompson Johnson who died on May 15, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Dianne Ferris Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14032-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 658 Iris Y. Loza Decedent Edward M. Biggin 200A Monroe Street Suite 110 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Reina Loza, whose address is 3900 70th

washingtonjewishweek.com 41

LEGALS

Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20784, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Iris Y. Loza, who died on January 26, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Reina Loza Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14033-3T-11-26-20

5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Donald L. Collier Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14062-3T-11-26-20

not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Mariesther Fernandez Zuni A. Corkerton Luis F. Perez Personal Representatives True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14061-3T-11-26-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 662 Doris J. Moffatt a/k/a Doris Moffatt Decedent Michael F. Curtin 1900 M Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Kimberly G. Moffatt-Bazile, whose address is 5941 Monterey Ave., Richmond, CA 94805, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Doris J. Moffatt a/k/a Doris Moffatt, who died on September 28, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Kimberly G. Moffatt-Bazile Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14112-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 670 Lena J. Bryson Decedent Brian L. Kass, Esq. 4301 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 434 Washington, DC 20008 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Donald L. Collier, whose address is 3915 Meadowview Drive, Suitland, MD 20746, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lena J. Bryson, who died on June 10, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 671 Amanda Kay Daise Decedent Susan Eleff, Esq. 12305 Kemp Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Willidean Daise Wilkerson, whose address is 5809 Barnes Ave, Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Amanda Kay Daise, who died on July 11, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Willidean Daise Wilkerson Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14128-3T-12-03-2020 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 673 Rita M. Shelton Decedent Morris Klein 4520 East West Highway Suite 700 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Mariesther Fernandez, Zuni A. Corkerton, and Luis F. Perez whose addresses are 5565 Columbia Pike #803, Arlington, VA 22204, 4802 Oakland Ridge Dr., Powell OH 43065 and 30892 Schlather Lane, Bulverde, Texas 78163 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rita M. Shelton, who died on September 9, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do

November 19, 2020 | Washington Jewish Week

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 678 George H. Beuchert, IV Decedent Jadrain M. Coppieters, Esq. Reed Smith LLP, 7900 Tysons One Place Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs George H. Beuchert, III, whose address is 243 Meridian Ave, Apt 111, Miami Beach, FL 33139 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George H. Beuchert IV, who died on April 20, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. George H. Beuchert, III Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14078-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 682 Vivian Lee Ritter Decedent Brian Schimming, Esq. 11140 Rockville Pike Suite 620 Rockville, MD 20852 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Count L. Laws, whose address is 12 Graves Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49037 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vivian Lee Ritter, who died on August 8, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Count L. Laws Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020

LEGALS 14036-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 685 Michael Bell Decedent Edward M. Biggin 200A Monroe Street Suite 110 Rockville, MD 20850 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Lisa Bell, whose address is 5430 Danby Ave., Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Bell, who died on August 22, 2020 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Lisa Bell Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14104-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 695 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Decedent Catherine R. Mack, Esq. 7315 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 800 West Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Jane Ginsburg and James Ginsburg, whose address(es) are 601 West 113th St., Apt. 10-D, New York, NY 10025 and 5312 N. Magnolia Ave., Chicago, IL 60640 respectively, were appointed Personal Representative(s) of the estate of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Jane Ginsburg James Ginsburg Personal Representative(s) True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14111-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 702 Catherine Norton Smith a/k/a Catherine L. Norton

LEGALS

Decedent Giannina Lynn, Esq. 1008 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Oscar W. Smith, whose address is 1538 Massachusetts Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Catherine Norton Smith a/k/a Catherine L. Norton, who died on December 05, 2019 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19 ,2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2020 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Oscar W. Smith Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14101-3T-12-03-2020

pointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maria Elizabeth Avila, who died on August 29, 2020 without a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Wanda Avila Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14120-3T-12-03-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 705 Jeremy Christopher Casino Decedent Jeffrey A. Kolender, Esq. Paley Rothman 4800 Hampden Lane 6th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Sandra Casino, whose address is 279 Edgemere Ct., Bourbonnais, IL 60914 are appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Jeremy Christopher Casino, who died on November 30, 2019 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Sandra Casino Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19,2020 14100-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 706 Maria Elizabeth Avila Decedent Christopher M. Guest, Esq. 1101 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 450 Washington, DC 20036 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Wanda Avila, whose address is 3460 39th St., NW, Washington, DC 20016, was ap-

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 717 Zelda Kapner Decedent Myrna L. Fawcett, Esq. 600 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20037 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Jennifer Betzcer, whose address is 5 Partridge Run, Warren, NJ 07059, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Zelda Kapner, who died on March 17, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 19, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Jennifer Betzner Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14123-3T-12-03-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM589 Kenneth John Sufka a/k/a/ Kenneth M. Sufka Decedent Francis E. Fenwick 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 215 Washington, DC 20016 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Patrick Sufka, whose address is 5003 Derry Way, Tampa FL 33647, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth John Sufka a/k/a Kenneth M. Sufka, who died on April 3, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate

LEGALS of decedent’s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Patrick Sufka Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14072-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM609 C. Freeman a/k/a Cordelia B. Freeman Decedent Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Sally L. Booker-Waller, whose address is 118 Spring Lake Drive, Stafford, VA 22556, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of C. Freeman a/k/a Cordelia B. Freeman, who died on April 18, 2020 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, DC, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001, on or before May 12, 2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2021 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Sally L. Booker-Waller Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14026-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 NRT 23 Ruth Geraldine Hofmeister Name of Deceased Settlor Notice of Existence of Revocable Trust Ruth Geraldine Hofmeister, whose address was 5420 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20015, created a revocable trust on October 01, 1996 Amended June 10, 2014, which remained in existence on the date of her death on May 22, 2020, and Dorothy T. Furey and Yvonne N. Osheim, whose addresses are 5513 Williamsburg Blvd Arlington, VA 22207 & 106 Woodstock Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 are the currently acting trustees, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Alan J. Lee, Esq. at 311-F Maple Ave, West, Vienna, VA 22180. The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expenses of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses and allowances.

LEGALS Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustees and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before May 12, 2021 (6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice). An action to contest the validity of this Trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) May 22, 2021 (one year from the date of death of deceased settlor), or (2) May 12, 2021 (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice), or (3) ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of DC Code Section 20-101(d). Dorothy T. Furey Yvonne N. Osheim True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14023-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 NRT 25 Vanessa Sampson-Stroman Name of Deceased Settlor Notice of Existence of Revocable Trust Vanessa Sampson-Stroman, whose address was 1360 Kalmia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20012, created a revocable trust on September 26, 2018, which remained in existence on the date of her death on October 13, 2018, and Ronald R. Stroman, whose address is 1360 Kalmia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20012 is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Ronald A. Stroman at 1360 Kalmia Road NW, Washington, DC 20012. The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expenses of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses and allowances. Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before May 19, 2021 (6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice). An action to contest the validity of this Trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) October 13, 2019 (one year from the date of death of deceased settlor), or (2) May 19, 2021 (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice), or (3) ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its

LEGALS

first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of DC Code Section 20-101(d). Ronald A. Stroman True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 19, 2020 14121-3T-12-03-20

Washington, DC 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2020 FEP67 May 6, 2011 Date of Death Warren Kelly Decedent Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors Mary A. Kelly whose address is 1317 Kings Heather Dr., Mitchellville, MD 20721, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Warren Kelly, deceased, by the Orphans’ Court for Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, on June 2, 2020. Service of process may be made upon Sheila Freeman, 3211 Central Ave N.E., Washington, DC 20018, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, DC. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 751 Faraday Place N.E., Washington, DC 20017. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Mary A. Kelly Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14004-3T-11-26-20

Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104429 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Yvonne L Anderson Notice is given that Sharon C Gray, 2119 Jameson Street, Temple Hills, MD 20748 was on October 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Yvonne L Anderson, who died onJune 23, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Sharon C Gray Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 12837-3T-11-19-20

of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Pamela Thompson Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05,2020 13958-3T-11-19-20

Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, DC 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2020 FEP65 January 5, 2020 Date of Death Georgios K. (George) Koutromanos Decedent Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors Elizabeth Koutromanos whose address is 1901 Wallace Avenue, Silver Spring MD 20902, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Georgios K. (George) Koutromanos, deceased, by the Circuit Court, Sitting as the Orphans’ Court for Montgomery County, State of Maryland, on July 9, 2020. Service of process may be made upon Nancy Iglesias, 1002 Paper Mill Court, NW, Washington, DC 20007, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, DC. The decedents owned the following District of Columbia real property: 1. 1231 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; 1223 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; and 1605 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Elizabeth Koutromanos Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14020-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division Washington, DC 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2020 FEP66 November 11, 2019 Date of Death Isabel Weathersby Decedent Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors John H. Weathersby whose address is 5633 E. Sagewood Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83406 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Isabel Weathersby, deceased, by the Chancery Court for Madison County, State of Mississippi, on February 19, 2020. Service of process may be made upon Giannina Lynn, 1008 Pennsylania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, DC. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. John H. Weathersby Personal Representative True Test Copy Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Date of First Publication November 12, 2020 14021-3T-11-26-20 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Probate Division

Susan Eleff 12305 Kemp Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104380 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Kenneth William Butler Notice is given that Catherine L. Butler, 1516 Palm Avenue, Richmond, CA 94805 was on October 21, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth William Butler, who died on October 8, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 21st day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Catherine L. Butler Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication October 29, 2020 13884-3T-11-12-20

Tammy L. Wilson 2815 University Blvd. W. Kensington, MD 20895 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104448 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Patricia Guthrie Thompson a/k/a Patricia Charlene Guthrie Thompson Notice is given that Pamela Thompson, 4613 Saul Road, Kensington, MD 20895, was on October 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Patricia Guthrie Thompson a/k/a Patricia Charlene Guthrie Thompson, who died on May 9, 2020 with a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier

Theresa E. Durante 7600 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors Notice to Unknown Heirs Estate No. W104378 To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Frank E Marschka Notice is given that Daniel Paul Marschka, 2131 Kentwood Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601 was on October 27, 2020 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frank E Marschka, who died on March 04, 2020 without a will. Further Information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objections to the appointment or to the probate of the decedent’s will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 27th day of April, 2021. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2)Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills. Daniel Paul Marschka Personal Representative True Test Copy Joseph M. Griffin Register of Wills for Montgomery County 50 Maryland Avenue North Tower 3220 Rockville, MD 20850 Date of First Publication November 05, 2020 13998-3T-11-19-20

Susan Eleff 12305 Kemp Mill Road Silver Spring, MD 20902 Notice of Appointment Notice to Creditors

washingtonjewishweek.com 43

Making time FOR YOU AND

YOUR LOVED ONE

Being a family caregiver is a rewarding, yet challenging responsibility that can be filled with moments of joy and frustration. Ingleside recognizes the delicate balance of caring for oneself while supporting a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. It’s time to take care of both of you. For a limited time, Ingleside Memory Support is offering a 30-day trial respite stay at our engaged community. Experience our person-centered program and extraordinary respite care services. Contact us for more information—call today!

INGLESIDE AT ROCK CREEK 202-470-4061

INGLESIDE AT KING FARM 240-205-7049

www.ircdc.org/memorysupport

www.ikfmd.org/memorysupport

Not-for-profit life plan communities

Splash

Articles inside

Meet this year’s DC Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inductees

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner pulled their 3 kids from a DC Jewish school NoVa public schools mull over closing on minority holidays

Last Word

Editorials

Tighter COVID restrictions don’t faze MoCo

Amid White House COVID-19 outbreak

Seen