Livingston Children’s Author and Illustrator Connects with the Community
By Evan Wechman
Livingston children’s author and illustrator Mike Marlbrough hails from Maryland where he spent his formative years directing and producing puppet shows.
According to Marlbrough, this is where he learned his chops. It was his first major entry into the arts world where he learned how to build stories and create visually appealing productions for his audience.
At the time, he didn’t know exactly where he was headed. But he credits those early years for the critically acclaimed books he has either written or illustrated.
“I did not get formal training. My years early on doing puppet theater was sort of like my college time learning the ins and outs of performing. It’s actually an aspect of books. It’s an extension of them, in particular working with kids, to kind of harken back to the days of being in front of the audience and telling stories and narrating and performing,” Marlbrough says.
For him, working in his early 20’s in puppet theater has paid off greatly. He has written and illustrated several great books such as Marigold Bakes a Cake which have been successfully published by literary giant, Penguin Random House.
Marlbrough contends his passion for stories and his ability to pour his emotions onto the page are the key reasons his books have been so well received by both readers and critics, alike.
“The best advice I can give is to give as much of yourself in everything that you write and try not to think too hard about what other people want. Ultimately, you have to come back to something you believe in,” Marlbrough says, In the process, he has also absorbed a great deal
of information about the sometimes-murky world of publishing. Currently, he is not only preparing his own books for publication, but helping any aspiring artists get their work out to the masses as well. Much of his professional life now consists of coaching others by sharing his passion and knowledge of this niche.
Marlbrough says that the publishing process can be very daunting because not much of the process is widely known. He helps his mentees pitch their ideas to agents, prepare manuscripts for publications, and learn in general how to make worthwhile connections with editors.
He learned how to navigate the children’s book world with the help of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a large nationwide organization with chapters in almost every state. However, since these groups are not very visible, he tutors others on how to get involved with them or any other groups, depending on that writer’s genre.
The Livingston author is proud of his decision to raise his family in such a culturally rich area. He has a deep appreciation of its history of being home to great writers and entertainers like Harlan Coben.
He takes an active role in learning more about his neighbors while visiting libraries and holding instructional workshops there and in the various schools. However, he has also been heavily involved with a Livingston adult soccer league which he has found rewarding.
“One of the things I love about Livingston where I planted my roots is my part in the Legends Soccer League. It’s a group of guys getting up in age from all around the community, pulling together and building a league, and it’s a lot of fun. Most of my connections to folks in the town are through that. I’ve met some really neat people who do all kinds of
things, and it’s actually led to some interesting connections,” Marlbough says.
He does enjoy using his own talents to write and illustrate books, but his greatest pleasure is giving back to the community. Marlbrough finds he is spending more time these days fine-tuning his coaching profession and ensuring a great mentoring relationship for both parties.
“I’ve always been passionate about giving as much guidance and information as I can to others who are interested. If there is anyone out there who wants to learn more about breaking in, feel free to reach out.”
You can get in contact with him at https://www. mikemalbrough.com/
Mike Marlbrough
By Evan Wechman
LLivingston Entrepreneur Hosts Talk Show on Success
ivingston entrepreneur Barry Farber has been fascinated for decades with success. Not necessarily his own, but the study of why some individuals strike gold during adversity while others fail. Farber has studied the many winning traits of sales professionals while he was in the industry, but he always yearned to study it on a deeper level.
Now, people can tune into Brinx.TV, an innovative new streaming app started by ESPN Sport Science creator, John Brenkus. Like Farber, he too has been fascinated by what makes athletes thrive under pressure. It was only natural for Farber to pitch his idea to Brenkus about hosting a talk show about this subject.
This past May, Farber’s new show Diamond Minds: Performance Under premiered on Brinx.TV with the goal of interviewing the nation’s best professionals across all fields.
“We’re going to get the biggest sports, entertainment, business, science, and people who are in positions of strength and utilize those interviews to explore how to look at pressure, adversity, and know how to act, how to take action, how to plan, prepare, study, how to just deal with it, to know that it’s your friend, not your enemy. It
helps you become better,” Farber says.
He has since sat down with several prominent individuals to find out why they have been successful when the chips are down. Some of his guests have included actor Kenan Thompson, brain surgeon Dr. Mark McLaughlin, and shark diver Cristina Zenato.
From speaking with these people, with no scripted questions or even a teleprompter, Farber hopes to unlock the mysteries of what makes these people excel. He has indeed found a few things that correspond highly with success.
“The number one thing is belief: belief and desire. If you have any doubt in your mind that what you’re doing isn’t valuable for the people you approach, that’s going to destroy your efforts. This is because your actions, the enthusiasm that you take, you need to believe that there is so much value on the other end that it’s almost like you feel horrible when it comes to the end of a day, and you haven’t made an effort to move forward. And that belief transfers to enthusiasm and the second thing is desire,” Farber says.
He says an individual with a deep belief and desire in what they’re doing will trump talent alone almost every time. This holds true whether it is playing football or
delivering a sales pitch.
One guest which Farber was greatly impressed by was Kenan Thompson. The actor says when he was just starting out, he trusted the wrong people. This led to him having much of his hard-earned money stolen from him.
Though the celebrity suffered a setback, he understands he must be careful about who he spends time with when not on set. More importantly, his belief and desire in himself never wavered. He dusted himself off and went back to work.
Soon, Farber hopes to have such greats as Roger Daltrey, Tony Hawk, and former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale who Mark
Brinx.TV is getting over two million viewers a day. Farber hopes to capture a large share of that audience. However, he has learned to never quit and wants to share that lesson with others.
“I want to focus on how performance under pressure makes us shine in a way that we discover and explore through the tough times that nothing ever great is made unless there is something that we go through.”
The show can be viewed at Brinx.TV on the web, Apple or Android mobile apps and clicking on Diamond Minds from the top row of shows.
Barry Farber interviews Kenan Thompson
Wahlberg portrayed in the movie, Invincible on his show.
Art Exhibition Comes to Zufall Health in Essex County
By Lindsey Kelleher
Artists sometimes show off their work at a museum or at an arts and crafts show in the park, but in this case, they are showcasing their work at a local healthcare facility.
The artwork is part of an exhibit called “New Beginnings” at Zufall Health in West Orange. “New Beginnings” celebrates both an opportunity for sick patients to get well and start life afresh and for staffers at Zufall Health to start assisting their patients in a new building in town. Zufall Health moved from its Northfield Avenue location to a newly built facility on Mount Pleasant Avenue earlier this year.
The exhibit will feature works by 37 artists, and pieces include and acrylic paintings, photography.
“Art can transform your thinking, change your mood, and it can inspire you. Those are things we’d love to give our patients and give our staff who experience the stress of caregiving,” said Zufall Health President and CEO Frances Palm.
“New Beginnings” is the first exhibit on display in West Orange. It is part of Zufall Health’s Arts in Health program, which started 10 years ago at the company’s headquarters location in Dover. The Arts in Health program seeks out artists for exhibits that take place at Zufall Health’s various locations, with each exhibit donning a theme related to healing and transformation, according to Palm. The goal, she said, is to use art to motivate the patients and staff to relieve anxiety as patients are being treated.
Amanda Barron, communications coordinator at Zufall Health and curator for “New Beginnings,” said she chose a variety of works for the exhibit based on their uniqueness
and how well they relate to the theme.
“We chose pictures of sunrises and sunsets, but we also chose works that focused on more unique takes of the theme such as decomposition, Barron said.
She described one painting of a vegetable garden breaking down. The artist used acrylic paint and real-life pieces of compost from a vegetable garden to tell a story about transformation.
Other artists told stories about the “New Beginnings” theme through abstract concepts like shapes and lines, portraits and people, and landscapes.
“I use a combination of nature and nurture in my photography,” said Princeton area artist Hegine Nazarian.
Nazarian has three photographs featured in “New Beginnings,” including one of a beach scene in Asbury Park that captures sunlight moving through the sky throughout the day. Seagulls are sitting on one side of the sand in the photograph, and children are running in the sand with their parents to the right of them.
“The seagulls thought they had peace and quiet, but they didn’t,” joked Nazarian, noting that one of the children came over to run around near the seagulls.
“It’s nice to have a look at someone else’s art,” said Newark resident Faelynn Black who heard about the exhibit because she works in West Orange.
Black hopes to see work by her friend, who is a local artist, in a future exhibit at one of Zufall Health’s facilities.
“New Beginnings” not only brings art to Zufall Health, but it is also a way to bring art to West Orange, a community that already has an artsy vibe.
“There are so many of talented people that live in this area,” said Patricia Mitrano, chair of the West Orange Arts
Council. “The exhibit is a great opportunity to promote how art can help you with your health and well-being.”
The West Orange Arts Council works with various community organizations, including Zufall Health, to promote any art exhibitions they may have.
Susan McCartney, mayor of West Orange, said the exhibit is an extension of what Zufall Health does for the community.
Zufall Health has held various events at its new West Orange location, McCartney said, including a health fair last month that attracted 600 people in addition to the current art exhibit.
Zufall Health is a non-profit community health center that provides healthcare to people of all ages regardless of income or insurance status. It accepts private health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services are among the services the center provides.
Zufall Health first opened in Dover in 1990 as a oneday-a-week clinic, where the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs is currently located. It has grown over the years and offers discounted 340B drug pricing and delivery services. Zufall Health has locations in Morris, Essex, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, and Somerset Counties.
Zufall Health Board Member and daughter of Zufall Health Founders Robert and Kathryn Zufall, Margaret ZufallRoberts (Peg) has watched the health center grow from its first location in Dover to having many locations throughout New Jersey.
Peg Zufall has also been one of the people responsible for selecting the artworks over the years that are featured
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Over the years, Peg Zufall said, art has been featured by both professional artists and amateurs and work has ranged from abstract art to paintings and photography.
Some of the staff members even do art.
“It’s fun to see their creativity in different areas, said Bill Shuler, a member of the Board of Director at Zufall Health.
In the West Orange location, the artwork is on display for patrons of the facility until Jan. 6, 2025. Some of the artworks are for sale and proceeds will go to the artists. Sometimes the artists will donate the proceeds to an organization of their choice.
West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney, left, and Zufall Health President and CEO Frances L. Palm, right, speak during an opening reception for the “New Beginnings,” art exhibition on Sept. 12, at the Zufall Health facility at 49 Mount Pleasant Avenue in West Orange.
By Megan Roche
1New Jersey Gymnast Appearing on Gold Over America Tour with US Gymnastics Royalty
6-year-old Hezly Rivera has accomplished a lot in the last few months; earning an Olympic team spot, winning a gold medal, beginning to look at colleges, and now heading out on a post-Olympic gymnastics tour with some of USA Gymnastics best.
After securing a place on Team USA’s women’s artistic gymnastics team earlier this summer, Rivera was busy training before her Olympic debut. In Paris, she contributed to the success of Team USA during the qualifying round of competition. While she did not compete in the team finals portion, she still earned herself a gold medal during the highly-coveted women’s artistic gymnastics competition.
While Rivera was part of the team that won the gold medal during the Paris Olympic Games, she is no stranger to the spotlight. In 2023, Rivera won the junior U.S. National Championship title, she’s won two silver medals at the Junior World Championships, and is a four-time member of the US Women’s National Gymnastics team. She is the 2024 Winter Cup balance beam champion and all around and floor exercise bronze medalist.
Rivera is now touring the country as a member of the Gold Over America Tour. The tour showcases gymnastics skills, fun choreography, while also working to promote inspiring messages. After a successful Olympic Games performance for both the women and men of Team USA artistic gymnastics, the show is a celebratory cap on a winning year.
The 30-city tour will travel across the U.S. during the fall and hit various arenas. Rivera’s hometown show was Oct. 1 at Prudential Center.
“The Gold Over America Tour enables fans to see some of the world’s best gymnasts in a celebratory, noncompetitive environment,” USA Gymnastics President and CEO Li Li Leung said in a press release. “Having the tour at the end of one of the biggest years ever for the sport provides a great opportunity for athletes and fans alike.”
On tour with Rivera are Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Yul Moldauer, Frederick Richard, Joscelyn Roberson, Shane Wiskus, Ellie Black, Ian Gunther, Peng-Peng Lee, Katelyn Ohashi, Melanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos, Casimir Schmidt, Trinity Thomas, and Donnell Whittenburg.
Originally from Oradell, Rivera began her gymnastics journey after attending a birthday party for a friend. She competed for ENA Gymnastics in Paramus before moving to Texas to train with Valeri Liukin, father of 2008 all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin.
While she attends high school virtually, Rivera has also started attending official recruiting visits to major schools like the University of Florida and the University of Oklahoma. She plans to attend college and hopes to earn a full academic scholarship and compete in NCAA gymnastics.
To learn more about Rivera and follow her on her Gold Over America Tour journey, follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/hezrivera.
Hezly Rivera was the youngest member of the Team USA delegation at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Now she is on a nationwide tour with some of USA Gymnastics best (photo courtesy of Hezly Rivera)
Statistics Underscore the Prevalence of Breast Cancer
their own unique experience upon receiving
a breast cancer diagnosis, and those journeys hopefully end with successful treatment. Because each woman’s breast cancer journey is unique, data regarding
the disease only tells part of the story. But recognition of key breast cancer statistics is still important, as data can compel support for women fighting the disease and underscore how vital it is for young women to prioritize breast health.
• A 2017 study from the American Cancer Society found that roughly 42 percent of cancer diagnoses and 45 percent of cancer deaths in the United States are linked to controllable risk factors for the disease. Breast cancer is no exception in that regard, as the Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation points to studies that have shown as many as 50 to 70 percent of breast cancers can be prevented if women adopt lifestyle changes early enough.
• The ACS estimates that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer diagnoses are linked to modifiable risk factors such as diet and physical activity levels.
• The World Health Organization reports 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. WHO data also indicates 670,000 women lost their lives to the disease in 2022.
• Breast cancer poses a greater threat to women’s lives in countries with a low Human Development Index (HDI), which is a metric used by the United Nations Development
Programme to gauge a country’s average achievement in areas such as healthy life and standard of living. WHO data indicates one in 12 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and one in 71 women will die of the disease in countries with a high HDI. In countries with a low HDI, where access to medical care is more limited, one in 27 will be diagnosed with breast cancer and one in 48 will die from it.
• Five-year survival rates indicate that treatment is most effective when breast cancer is caught in its earliest stages. Data from the ACS indicates a 99 percent fiveyear survival rate for cancer discovered before it has spread beyond the place it started. When the cancer is considered regional, which the National Cancer Institute defines as cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues or organs, the fiveyear survival rate is 86 percent. The fiveyear survival rate for distant cancer, which indicates it has spread to distant parts of the body, is 30 percent.
• Survival rates differ considerably between Black women and White women diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the ACS, the five-year survival rate for Black women between 2012-2018 was 83 percent compared to 92 percent for White women during that same period.
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New Jersey Paralympian Recounts Special Paris Games Experience
By Megan Roche
Catarina Guimaraes remembers competing for the first time on the track. She was 12 years old and was facing competitors much older than her with just two months of training under her belt. She smoked the competition and won against seven other males.
“I just remember thinking ‘I can do that again’,” Guimaraes said.
Leaving behind taekwondo, a sport she competed in for 10 years, Guimaraes chose to focus on track and field fulltime. In 2019 at the ParaPan American Games, Guimaraes walked away with a bronze medal in the 400m dash.
“From that point on, I decided that I was going to work so that the next time I competed, it wasn’t a bronze, but a gold or a silver,” Guimaraes said.
To qualify for the Paris Paralympics, Guimaraes had to meet a certain set of standards according to her classification status. While competing at the Paralympic Trials, Guimaraes points from her finish became a percentage of those standards. At the end of the Trials, everyone’s name gets added to a list and the top 24 females and top 26 men advance and become official Paralympians.
“I think what made the Paralympics so special was that I really had to dig deep to become a Paralympian. I just kept telling myself that I wanted to be a Paralympian. While I won my very first track meet I ever competed in, I wasn’t naturally gifted in track the way that a lot of the national team athletes are. Being a Paralympian was like everything that I had been working towards the past five years, all the literal blood, sweat, and tears, the ups, the downs, the being overlooked, the feeling out of place, the joining club teams
and racing against 14 year olds and getting my butt kicked… all of that came down to me being able to call myself a Paralympian,” Guimaraes said.
When she arrived in Paris this past summer, Guimaraes was trying to soak in every moment.
“I remember arriving for my first world championships and feeling like an imposter. I didn’t feel like I was supposed to be there, let alone good enough to be there. For the Paralympics, I didn’t feel that way at all. As I was walking around the village, I saw my competitors, I saw other athletes, I saw previous world record holders and medalists,
and I really felt like I belonged and was ready to compete at the elite level,” Guimaraes said.
When she stepped on the track for the first time in Paris, Guimaraes recalled looking up into the stands for the first time.
“I remember looking up into the stands and thinking ‘that’s a lot of people’. I just remember thinking that I wanted to put on a show for everyone watching the race. I wanted to be entertaining. Yes, I was there to win, but I was also there to entertain at the same time. There’s nothing like getting a crowd to clap for you, there is nothing like getting a whole stadium cheering for you,” Guimaraes said.
While she didn’t place, Guimaraes returned home to New Jersey with no regrets.
“I know that I didn’t choke under the pressure. The reason why I didn’t win wasn’t because I didn’t perform to my capabilities, it was simply because everyone else had an even better day. Even though I gave it my best, my personal best wasn’t enough to beat my competitors and that’s okay,” Guimaraes said.
Though she has Cerebral Palsy, Guimaraes doesn’t let anything stop her. She hopes that those who want to be where she is one day continue to love their sport.
“No matter what sport you are doing, make sure you are having fun, make sure that you are finding joy in your sport, and just do your best. Some of my worst performances were when I was stressed out and concerned about beating someone or running a certain time,” Guimaraes said.
Looking ahead, Guimaraes hopes to be named to the 2028 Paralympic Games, set to take place in Los Angeles, CA from Aug. 22 to Sept. 3.
Cat Guimaraes, a New Jersey Track and Field Paralympian, recently returned from her Paris Paralympic Games competition (courtesy of Team USA)
By Cheryl Conway
APumpkin & Apple Picking Ready for the Taking
s the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, pumpkin and apple picking season is ripe. Like the haystacks that pile up for that fall harvest, so do the area farms that are packed with family-friendly activities, fresh cider donuts or a perfect backdrop for fall photos.
Other family outings can involve spooky trips, harvest festivals and farmers markets. Here are some of the local hotspots to visit this fall to meet those diverse interests.
1. Ort Farms, Long Valley
A local favorite for years, Ort Farms delivers more than just pumpkins. Visitors can hop on hayrides, explore a corn maze, visit the farm animals or enjoy farm-fresh produce. Their newly expanded farm store is packed with homemade pies, apple cider, crafts, homemade granola, and, of course, those irresistible cider donuts. It’s the perfect stop for a full day of family fun!
2. Alstede Farms, Chester
Alstede Farms is known for its large selection of pumpkins and autumn activities. Beyond pumpkin picking, families can enjoy apple picking, sunflower mazes, and live entertainment on weekends. Make sure to try their freshpressed apple cider and homemade ice cream. Check out its website to Experience the Magic of Autumn at Harvest Moon Nights for nighttime corn maze and hayrides, food, live music, ironbound hard cider, and more
3. Riamede Farm, Chester
For a more traditional, low-key experience, Riamede Farm is the place to be. This charming farm offers a quieter atmosphere with a wide variety of pumpkins, gourds and an abundances of apples to pick. It’s the perfect spot for families who want to focus on choosing their best fall produce minus spooky frills and thrills. Known as an old-
fashioned apple farm, it is New Jersey’s oldest with vintage apple trees nestled on 68 acres of orchards.
4. Stony Hill Farms, Chester
If you’re looking for a full fall experience, Stony Hill Farms is a must-visit. In addition to pumpkins, they offer an 11-acre corn maze, a maze fun park for kids and hayrides. Their bakery is also top-notch, offering homemade pies, cookies and more seasonal goodies.
5. West End Farmers Market, Hackettstown
West End Farmers Market is the perfect local spot on Sunday mornings for fresh produce from local farms, pumpkins, and fall decorations to bring the season’s spirit to your home. Check out at least 25 awesome vendors and a wide variety of local produce, meats, baked goods, coffee, prepared food, jewelry, self-care products and so much more!
6. Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown
Enjoy this farm market and family fun seasonally stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, raw honey, fresh baked pies and goods. Pick your own raspberries and apples and enjoy fall harvest weekends with favorite activities like hayrides to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, nineacre corn maze, pony rides, hayrides and more.
7. Ashley Farms, Flanders
This fourth-generation family farm specializes in home grown turkeys, sweet corn, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables. Apple pies, home-baked treats, apple cider donuts and fresh apple cider are hard to resist. While not a full-blown pumpkin patch, pumpkins are grown and sold at all different sizes. For décor, check out its fall decorations, gourds, cornstalks and colorful hardy mums.
8. Sun High Orchards, Randolph
Sun High Orchards offers a charming apple-picking
experience with a smaller, less crowded feel. In addition to their apple orchards, the farm has a petting zoo, pumpkin picking, hayrides and a market featuring homemade pies, jams, and freshly baked breads.
9. Open House at The Stickley Museum, Morris Plains
On October 26, from noon to 4 p.m., visitors are invited for free to visit the historic log house at the Stickley Museum. The house will be decorated with period appropriate Halloween decorations. Family friendly for all ages.
10. Waterloo Village, Stanhope
Waterloo Village is a beautifully preserved 19th-century canal town, and during October, it can be a hub for a spooky tour and history walk. Visitors can explore old buildings rumored to be haunted and eerie happenings from the past.
Tips for Visiting Farms and Pumpkin Patches
Check website or call ahead to make sure the farm or site is open.
Go early: Avoid the afternoon crowds by arriving early. This will give more time to explore without feeling rushed. Bring a wagon: Pumpkin patches can be large, and little legs can get tired quickly. A wagon is perfect for carrying both pumpkins and small children.
Pack snacks and water: Even though many farms offer food, it’s always a good idea to bring snacks and drinks to keep everyone happy and hydrated.
Dress appropriately: Fall weather can be unpredictable. Layer up, wear comfortable shoes and bring along a pair of boots since pumpkin patches can be muddy.
Let the kids choose: While the great big pumpkin has been identified, let the kids pick their own smaller ones to make them feel more involved in the fun!
HaZamir International Jewish Teen Choir Provides Life Changing Musical Experiences for Young People
New Members Welcome
HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir provides meaningful musical experiences for young people in 35 chapters across the U.S. and Israel. Rehearsals for the 2024-2025 season will begin in September, culminating in a gala performance at Carnegie Hall in the spring featuring hundreds of HaZamir singers. Teens are encouraged to join HaZamir in their area for a rewarding experience of music, culture, leadership and friendship. Local chapters include Bergen County NJ, Central NJ, MetroWest NJ (Morris, Essex and Union counties) and South NJ. For more information contact hazamir@zamirchoralfoundation.org.
HaZamir was created in 1993 by Maestro Matthew Lazar, Founder and Director of the Zamir Choral Foundation, to provide an opportunity for accomplished young singers to perform great Jewish music at the highest standard of excellence and sing on the world’s biggest stages.
“HaZamir gives young people an outlet to celebrate their Jewish heritage, connect with one another and feel a sense of belonging and pride through the creative outlet of music,” says Matthew Lazar. “Now, more than ever, this supportive community is crucial to teens.”
HaZamir has long served as a training ground for the next generation of singers, conductors, composers and leaders. Many HaZamir graduates have gone on to musical careers and have assumed leadership roles in their communities, while seventeen HaZamir alumni are now conductors or coordinators of their own HaZamir chapters.
HaZamir members rehearse weekly in their local chapters with expert conductors, as well as at regional gatherings throughout the year. A threeday Festival leading up to the annual performance brings Israeli and American teens together to rehearse and to discuss important topics related to Judaism, providing an opportunity for them to learn about each other’s traditions and cultures.
“This is a life-changing experience for these teens, as they express their Jewish identities through their love of music while building leadership skills and strong connections to peers from a range of backgrounds,” says Vivian Lazar, Director of HaZamir. “The camaraderie and healing
power of choral singing also boosts mood and self-esteem, allowing them to achieve great success.”
The HaZamir choir is comprised of teenagers in grades 8-12 in 26 American chapter locations including Baltimore, Bergen County NJ, Boca Raton, Boston, Brooklyn, Central New Jersey, Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, L.A. Valley, Los Angeles, Long Island NY, Manhattan, MetroWest NJ, Miami, Minneapolis, New Haven, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Silicon Valley CA, South New Jersey, Tampa, Washington, DC and Westchester County NY and in 9 cities in Israel.
HaZamir alumnus JP sums up the unique benefits of the HaZamir experience: “HaZamir taught me invaluable lessons about unity, the power of the collective, Judaism, leadership, and friendship. As I look back on this experience, the many memories, while all exciting and different, share a common denominator: HaZamir brings out the best in everyone.”
For additional information about HaZamir, email hazamir@ zamirchoralfoundation.org or visit www. hazamir.org
About Zamir Choral Foundation: The Zamir Choral Foundation, created by Matthew Lazar, promotes choral music as a vehicle to inspire Jewish life, literacy, community, and connection to Israel. Zamir Choral Foundation’s musical programs include North American Jewish Choral Festival; HaZamir Preparatory Program for 7th and 8th graders; HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir; Zamir Noded for young adults 18-30; and the acclaimed Zamir Chorale. Matthew Lazar, Founder and Director of Zamir Choral Foundation, is considered the leading force of the Jewish choral movement in the US. He has worked with Maestros Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, Carlo Maria Giulini, Daniel Barenboim and others. The Zamir Choral Foundation is guided by an expansive vision of vibrant Jewish identity across the generational, denominational and political continuums through the study and performance of Jewish music at the highest level of excellence. For more information, visit www.zamirchoralfoundation.org.
Morris County Native’s ‘Heartfelt Harmonies’ Aims to Bring AED’s to All
By Megan Roche
Morris County native Kiersten Rock-Torcivia recalls the medical emergency that started it all.
“Throughout most of my life, I was a competitive figure skater. When I was 14, I went into my first nearcardiac arrest experience while I was on the ice. That was in December of 2019. After that, my world completely pivoted from a normal teenage experience with sports being all my time to being told I couldn’t skate,” Rock-Torcivia said.
After being told about a surgery that could potentially put her back on the ice, Rock-Torcivia was counting down the days for her procedure. In March of 2020, the surgery was performed but during surgery, Rock-Torcivia suffered an actual cardiac arrest experience. She was then told that the condition doctors believed she had was indeed not her diagnosis.
“The alternative diagnosis was a lot more complex. They needed a lot more data to officially diagnose me. They referred me to a bunch of different cardiology teams up and down the east coast,” Rock-Torcivia said.
In March of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Rock-Torcivia and her family were participating in virtual consultations with doctors. The family was looking for answers on what exactly happened to Kiersten and what her actual diagnosis was. In July of 2020, Rock-Torcivia was hospitalized again for chest pain. Once there were labs done and more information was gathered, Rock-Torcivia was officially diagnosed with Arrythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
After that diagnosis, 15-year-old Kiersten was told that figure skating was off the table indefinitely.
“I had a ton of time on my hands because skating was
literally the only thing I had on my schedule for most of my life. I just started really thinking about my experiences and everything I had been through. I came up with this idea that I wanted to give back, but I wasn’t sure how. After reflecting on my experiences, I remember that I always had a hard time being able to relax while being in the hospital and finding that state where things were going to be okay. I also know that getting to that point in your brain is really important for healing. The thing that was most helpful for me while I was in the hospital was music,” Rock-Torcivia said.
That’s when Heartfelt Harmonies was born.
Heartfelt Harmonies began as a way for Rock-Torcivia to donate music kits. In each kit are earbuds, a Spotify QR code for a specific playlist, and a brochure on the effects of calming music. She shipped them to pediatric hospitals in 30 different states, going as far as Hawaii. With so much community support, Rock-Torcivia began thinking of ways to grow the nonprofit.
She has since expanded Heartfelt Harmonies to include donating AED’s to underserved communities that serve youth and their families. In August of 2024, Heartfelt Harmonies donated its 20th AED, which is Heartfelt Harmonies first international AED donation.
As far as growing the organization, Rock-Torcivia hopes to add screenings to the list.
“I’d love to offer heart screenings for youth. It is a much more hands on type of prevention. It would make a huge impact because when I think back on it, if I had some preliminary heart screening like what I’d offer, I probably wouldn’t have gone through the same diagnosis journey and sudden cardiac arrest that I did,” Rock-Torcivia said.
Currently in her second year of nursing school at Boston
College, Rock-Torcivia hopes to eventually be just like the nurses who helped her during her medical journey with ARVC.
“When I was experiencing my whole diagnosis, I was thinking a lot. It just kind of resonated with me how much the nurses who worked with me truly had that hands on patient connection. They were the ones that I remember doing the most for me while I was in the hospital. I want to be able to give back to patients in the same way that those nurses had been able to help me so much through my own journey,” Rock-Torcivia said.
Kiersten Rock-Torcivia donates AED’s as part of her Heartfelt Harmonies charity
By Richard Mabey Jr.
WA Most Precious and Enduring Life Lesson
hen I was attending Boonton High School, I was a very sincere, serious student. I took my studies very serious and made the Honor Roll all throughout high school. I was not good at sports, as my Mitral Valve had been damaged when I was 12 years old, in my year-long battle with Rheumatic Fever. I found my glory, my happiness, my contribution to dear old BHS, in my Godgiven talent to play the drums and to put words down on paper. I was a drummer in the school marching band and very rarely missed playing the drums in the band at football games and in various community parades. I contributed articles to my school paper and wrote articles for the old Lincoln Park Herald.
On the home front, in my little hometown of Lincoln Park, there were two things that held the highest importance for me, church and scouts. I attended Sunday School, church and Youth Fellowship faithfully. I had a burning desire, an obsession of sorts, to become an Eagle Scout. When I completed my freshman year at BHS, in June of 1968, I had a total of 15 Merit Badges, Twenty-one Merit Badges were required to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. My beloved father was my Dad and Scoutmaster. I remember a very serious conversation Dad and I had at his workbench in the basement of the old Mabey Homestead. Dad told me that it was time for me to start thinking about starting my Service Project for Eagle Scout.
A small miracle unfolded, right before my very eyes. Mr. King (oddly enough, I never did learn his first name) was the Sexton of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Lincoln Park. The very church that sponsored Boy Scout Troop 170. One Friday evening, in early June of 1968, Mr. King asked my father if any boys needed service projects for their scout ranks. That there was a lot of work that needed to be done at the church.
I was standing there, beside my father and Mr. King, just outside Thorpe Hall of Saint Andrew’s Church, when Dad and Mr. King had this conversation. I was a shy boy. So, this was a big step for me. I remember that I got the courage and spoke up and told Mr. King I would help him with chores around the church, for my Eagle Scout Service Project. I remember that Mr. King’s face lit up like a Coleman Lantern, at a night-time scout campsite.
We talked about it for a few minutes and I agreed to meet with Mr. King, the morning of the next day, which of course was a Saturday. During our Saturday morning Mr. King explained all that needed to be done. This included mowing the lawn, raking leaves, washing windows and a list of other chores. Right then and there, I agreed to take on the job, for my Eagle Scout Service Project.
I rode my bicycle home, and during lunch at the old Mabey Homestead, enthusiastically told Dad of my plans for my Eagle Scout Service Project. I do remember that in the midst of our lunch time conversation, my Mom voiced concern that she thought it might take away time away from my studies. I remember my Dad telling Mom, “I don’t think it’ll hurt the boy. We got a thoroughbred for a son.” My Dad often referred to me as a “thoroughbred of a son.” It always gave me such a big boost and good feeling in my heart center.
Long story short, for one year of my life I met with Mr. King every Saturday morning and did basic, mundane chores for Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, till about four o’clock in the afternoon. From June of 1968 till June of 1969, I put in all so many hours of real, down-home labor for that dear, beloved church. I developed a most respectful friendship with Mr. King.
Mr. King shared much of his wisdom and insight into life, with me, during that year.
“If your going to do a job, do it right,” was one of Mr. King’s favorite little sayings that
he would share with me. “You can overlook the leaves between the hedges, and most people won’t notice it, but the good Lord will,” was another one of Mr. King’s little sayings that he would tell me. I learned all so much from Mr. King that year. Mostly, that serving God in the most humble way, in doing mundane chores, was just as important to the good Lord as being the Minister.
Sadly, my friendship with Mr. King drifted away after that heart-warming year of service to Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. We did not have a disagreement, nor anything like that. It was just one of those things, just the way life is at times.
It is late August, of this year, as I write this true-life story. Yesterday, I just got home from a short-stay hospital visit. I had yet another Cardiac Catheterization and some other cardiac tests done. During that time, at the hospital, I reflected upon Mr. King. How he served God in very real practical ways. How he rolled up his sleeves and worked hard, doing mundane jobs that some other people may have chosen to stick their nose up in the air at. It’s just the way it is.
I seriously doubt if Mr. King is still with us, on this side of Heaven’s Gate. Still, a part
of him lives on in my heart and inner self. Now at 70, I have become more aware of all that I owe Mr. King for helping to shape me into the man that I now am. It’s a debt I can only recognize and never repay.
Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail.com.
The only picture I have from my year of doing practical, hard work, for Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church. My dad took this very picture in the Autumn of 1968.
So Kind Be Thy Heart, A Dear Remembrance of Uncle Pete
By Richard Mabey Jr.
Mourning is one of the most painful, eerie, haunting, heart-wrenching emotions of all time. In the process of mourning the passing of a close loved one, it can seem to tear a person’s heart in two. Yes, there is comfort in knowing that there is a loving God, guiding the universe. Yet still, the pains of mourning, can at times, seem most unbearable.
My father went Home to be with the Lord in the early morning of the twelfth of May of 2006. Over 18 years have now passed since that fateful day. Still, I so very dearly miss the man who taught me the wild and wonderful ways of nature. To quietliy approach a white-tailed deer, without being noticed. To find north, through the secret hints in a forest. And to love and respect, the way God created the circle of life.
During the couple of weeks, after my dear father’s passing, I became practically dysfunctional. I had been writing for a big daily newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania at the time. Mostly writing feature stories. But something was not clicking with my creative outlet. I would look at a blank computer screen for hours. The words simply would not come.
Then, a miracle came into my life. In that last week of May of 2006, my uncle, Peter Knothe called me. He asked me if I wanted to come out to his farm in Randolph for a few weeks, to help him and his son with some of the farm chores. I remember I was hesitant at the time, and asked Uncle Pete if I could think about it for a bit. He told me that would be okay, to take time to think about it.
My Editor at the newspaper was very understanding. She told me it might do me good to take the time to visit with my uncle for a while. Long story short, I took Uncle Pete up on his kind offer.
Uncle Pete and his son, Peter, are two of the hardest working men whom I have ever known in my life. They were both up at the crack of dawn and worked hard, till the sun set in the west of dear old Knothe Farm.
What I remember most about my few weeks, working at Knothe Farm with Uncle Pete, during the early Summer of 2006, is the time we had to talk at the old kitchen table, eating breakfast. Most ot the time, my cousin Peter would have already eaten breakfast. Cousin Peter is an incredible early riser. Most of the time, awakening before the sun has even risen.
There are very few people, who I have ever known, that knew the Bible as well as Uncle Pete did. He could recite passages, word for word, with amazing accuracy.
In our breakfast talks, Uncle Pete, would share with me his philosophy, his outlook, his perspectives on all of life. Not only did Uncle Pete know his Bible, inside and out, he truly lived it. He was one of the kindest individuals to whom I have ever known.
Uncle Pete’s breakfast talks immensely helped me with healing from the depth of mourning that I was feeling from the loss of my father. Uncle Pete had a great insight into human nature. He deeply understood a person’s relationship to God and God’s relationship to an individual. Uncle Pete held a deep respect and immense love for all of life itself. He served for many years as an Elder in his church.
Sadly, in April of 2018, the angels called Uncle Pete Home to Heaven. In reflection, as I am about to turn 71 years old, as I write this true-life story, a certain appreciation for Uncle Pete fills my heart. After my father passed away, Uncle Pete became my adopted father. He didn’t miss a beat. I am immensely grateful to him. I miss him very much.
Do you know someone who is mourning the loss of a close loved one? Please do consider reaching out to them, above and beyond the traditional sympathy card. Love has a powerful healing potential. It is greater than any pill or tonic on the market today. Love can be as gentle as the petal of a rose. And yet, be more powerful than a fast back, mid-engine Porsche. Never underestimate the incredible power of love. Never, ever doubt what the loving heart can accomplish. When love and faith in God, combine together, expect a miracle.
Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He hosts a YouTube Channel titled, “Richard Mabey Presents.” He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@gmail.com.
A photo of dear, kind Uncle Pete, sitting at the old kitchen table at Knothe Farm.
B“The Princess and the Pea” Review
ased on Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Princess and the Pea”, “Once Upon A Mattress” was first brought to Broadway in the mid 1950’s and starred Carol Burnett. Encores! opened this play last season and it has since moved to the Hudson Theatre with much of the cast still in tack.
What makes “Once Upon A Mattress” a success, and there are many, is the ability to have Sutton Foster (Princess Winnifred) recreate the role as Carol Burnett herself would have. Foster was deft at giving the very same “business” that Burnett used for decades to entertain her audience. With both children and adults filling the theater it was the older generation that laughed the hardest; and this is due to Ms. Foster being in sync with her predecessor.
The musicals plot delves into the Queen (Ana Gasteyer) selecting a princess for her son, Prince Dauntless (Michael Urie). The problem for the Prince is that his mother does not seem to like any of his choices; nor does she want to.
Much like Mrs. Doubtfire a few seasons ago on Broadway, this show is filled with talent, loads of it! From the Jester (Daniel Breaker) to the Wizard(Brooks Ashmanskas) as well as the ensemble cast, the two hours goes by fast with all the raucous slapstick comedy that the original writers had in mind to make this a much received original and now,a revival. Amy Sherman-Palladino is credited with the adaptation to the original book. “Doubtfire”
delivered the same bold talent and raucous children friendly comedy.
In” Spamelot”, Michael Urie was ensconced to the corresponding genre as “Mattress”, and in kind, he is able to have much the same banter that he did last season in that Tony nominated farce. Ana Gasteyer of SNL fame is as talented in her singing and movement as she is with her comedic chops. The trio (Foster, Urie, Gasteyer) make this classic a musical to remember. The direction by Lear deBessonet brings all the talent together, locks it in and then unloads it on the audience! Much like the lighting by Justin Townsend, the costumes by Andrea Hood are broad and wide, however, not to overbearing in that it takes away from the big musical itself. The songs too are memorable: “Shy” sung by Foster was a standout, “Sensitivity” sung by Gasteyer was brilliant and in the second act, “Happily Ever After” by Foster was moving. You even got the feeling that the show was going to be smooth sailing at the prologue, “Many Moons Ago” sung by the Jester. Breaker gave off a warm, humorous and touching rendition that was confidently displayed.
The only real downfall to this show is that Encores! tends to be lazy when it comes to it’s staging. Here the stage settings were no different. The musical could have achieved greater heights with more imaginative sets, instead, they kept the sets basic and put the orchestra on this big stage.
By Megan Roche
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NJ Starz: David Tyree Hometown: Montclair
avid Tyree is most notably known for his legendary fourth quarter Super Bowl catch that put the New York Giants ahead of the New England Patriots in February 2008. But, the superstar is far more than just a former football star.
Tyree, who was born in nearby Livingston, recalls moving to the area and seeing what a football town Montclair really was.
“I moved here in fifth grade and it was abundantly clear that Montclair football was deeply embedded into the social construct and community. It was really just the next thing to do, it was a really neat thing. I just got the sense that football was a big part of this town,” Tyree said.
Tyree headed to Montclair High School as a member of the Class of 1998. During his years on the gridiron at MHS, Tyree came to the realization through the help of his sister that football might lead the way to a college education.
“My sister really showed me the potential that playing high school football could lead to a college scholarship. After my young and dumb run ins with the law, I had to really make a decision about changing the crowd I was with. That was when I really decided to lock in and focus on that next step,” Tyree admits.
After graduating and leaving the halls of Montclair High School, Tyree did indeed end up with a football scholarship. He headed up to Syracuse University, where he was a member of the special teams unit and played wide receiver for the college.
“Syracuse was tough. It was awesome, but it was tough. I think it was awesome because I endured it and I grew from it, I let the adversity cultivate and shape the player and the person that I became from a standpoint of mindset. That was the greatest reward, I became a person who didn’t believe in excuses. I was always looking for the opportunity to make an impact, I never saw a less-than-ideal situation as a loss,” Tyree said.
During the 2003 National Football League (NFL) Draft, Tyree was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round. Hailing from Montclair, Tyree’s commute to Giants Stadium was just a mere ride down Route 3.
“It was like a Cinderella story for me. To be getting that call, late in the sixth round, I’m pretty much falling asleep, dozing off watching the draft, not really expecting anything but hopeful that something was coming. The phone rings and it’s the Giants. I hang up the phone and I realize that in order for me to report, all I have to do is drive down the road, there’s no flight, no train, it was surreal,” Tyree shared.
During his career in the NFL, Tyree had 54 receptions, 650 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns. He was a Super Bowl Champion, part of the 2005 First-team All-Pro, selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005, and was part of the 2003 PFWA AllRookie Team.
In his 2007-2008 season with the New York Giants, Tyree was able to secure a place on the Super Bowl roster.
“For me, there was a lot of preparation leading up to the week of the Super Bowl. You get a week to kind of get your affairs in order, so it’s pretty strategic in relation to trying to maintain a sense of normalcy and routine while all the continued on page 17
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excitement and fanfare is going around in that once in a lifetime moment,” Tyree recalled.
It was during that game that Tyree earned his rightful place in football history. Late in the fourth quarter, with the New England Patriots leading the game, Eli Manning and the New York Giants took to the field to attempt to drive for one last touchdown. With 2:42 left on the clock, the Giants knew they had work to do.
After converting on a fourth down, the clock showed 1:15 left in the game. On the next set of downs, the Giants ended up with a 3rd and 5. The play to come would help seal the deal.
Tyree’s website explains it perfectly, “On third down, Manning snapped the ball at his own 44-yard line and immediately found himself in trouble. With a heavy Patriots pass rush in his face, Manning somehow eluded pressure from Adalius Thomas and evaded the grasp of Jarvis Green and Richard Seymour as the pocket collapsed. Manning then rolled out before dropping back and setting his feet to launch a ball down the field to Tyree, who was surrounded by defenders and had safety Rodney Harrison draped all over his back. With the ball in the air, Tyree perfectly timed his jump to catch it at the peak of its arc. Harrison immediately attempted to knock the ball from his possession as he
came down with it, but Tyree locked it onto his helmet with incredible strength from his right hand before hitting the ground and securing it with both hands. Somehow, Tyree maintained control the entire time, and the ball never hit the ground.”
Shortly after that play, Manning found Plaxico Burress in the endzone to put the Giants ahead with 35 seconds left in the game. When the clock hit zero, the Giants were World Champions by a score of 17-14.
Helmet catch was Tyree’s last ever career catch in the NFL.
“That play is a culmination of my entire body of work. I feel like I was the little engine that could. I was always a guy who earned opportunities to never really see them come to fulfillment, I was always a guy who was not desired but able and qualified. Helmet Catch for me was when I realized that I wasn’t just a special teams player, it was when I realized that I was a pretty good receiver, and that was my moment of fulfillment,” Tyree shared.
After retiring from the NFL in 2010 as a New York Giant, Tyree has now made it his mission to talk to young people about the dangers of addiction, a place he found himself in early on in his life.
“Life is all about the journey and it’s about overcoming the hurdles, the obstacles, the problems. These kids today need to
know that all things are possible. I have definitely dragged my knees through the mud and made all kinds of poor decisions but I had to learn how to take ownership and accountability for my actions, while growing and not being paralyzed by gripping circumstances or situations,” Tyree shared.
Tyree has also recently launched the Catch the Moment podcast series.
“Being a person with a platform, I know how it feels to be someone who has a moment but where there was so much that it took to get to that moment of success. I wanted to give others a platform to identify their pinnacle moment of success and to be able to talk about what it took for them to
get there. The whole meaning behind the podcast is to celebrate and elevate,” Tyree said.
For all those young people he mentors, his advice stays the same.
“Get off the sidelines. The worst thing we can do is mull an opportunity out of fear. My lord said you do and then you’ll know. The more that you, the better you’ll get. At the end of the day, you’ll find out exactly who you are if you hurry up and get involved and when you do make that commitment, make the necessary sacrifices to be the best,” Tyree says.
To learn more about Tyree, visit www. davidtyree85.com.
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