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antebellum slave owners defended slavery, Stanley said. Hes heard someone he have come to think it is vitally important tocols to remind ourselves what European
he said, by arguing that their slaves were cant remember who say that theyre that everyone read the Protocols of the anti-Semitism sounds like. It sounds a lot
of such weak character that the rigors of no longer dog whistles anymore. Theyre Elders of Zion, Dr. Stanley said. That is like the rhetoric we hear now.
slavery would ennoble them, that their people whistles. And some people like what is happening, and people dont know It is hard to live up to the values of
suffering would make them better. In fact, that, because they hear that lack of coding about it anymore. democracy, Dr. Stanley acknowledged.
we have seen Robert E. Lees arguments, as honesty. It isnt clear what anti-Semitism means Democracy runs in opposition to all the
claiming exactly that reason for the moral Then there is the question of politi- anymore, he continued. Anti-Israel sen- things that we want as natural beings. We
goodness of slavery, as theyve resurfaced cal correctness. Thats the foundation timent, anti-Zionism, and anti-Semitism naturally are tribal, we naturally value our
over the debate about statues in Lees of democracy, Dr. Stanley said. Thats become conflated and entangled. Anti- own children over everybody elses, we
memory and honor. because political correctness is basic Semitism often is blamed on a hatred for naturally want more and more and more,
For many decades, these arguments decency. But his voters see Trump as Israel, but even aside from anyones feel- far more than we need. Thats not all bad,
burrowed further and further under- strong for ripping apart norms, and they ings about Israel, there was no Israel dur- but we must be vigilant. Democracy is
ground, surfaced by the code words that reward him for it. ing the Nazi era, and there still was anti- fragile, Dr. Stanley said.
are called dog whistles, those words that But of course the fault really lies with Semitism. There still were people shouting But it also is well worth fighting for.
signal common cause to people who know both parties, because they both tapped
them but whose true meaning remains racism and kept it alive by putting every-
inaudible to everyone else. thing in code, instead of confronting it.
Information
In a 1981 interview, Lee Atwater the And now, with all that ugliness out in the Who: Dr. Jason Stanley, Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale
Republican strategist who was responsible open, all the raw sewage running in the What: Will speak at the opening session of the JCC U
for much of George H.W. Bushs successful streets, it will take decades to fix the dam- When: On Thursday, September 14, at 10:30 a.m.
presidential run said that in the 1950s it age to the basic culture, Dr. Stanley said.
Where: At the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 East Clinton Ave., Tenafly
was easy. You could just say n-, n-, n-. He will talk about that, and also will talk
By the 60s you have to be more abstract, about the work he now is doing on fas- For more information: Go to www.jccotp.org or call (201) 569-7900
and talk about desegregation and bus- cism. My new book will be more about AND ALSO AT THE JCC U ON SEPTEMBER 14, AT 12:45
ing. And up till now it has become more the international links between far right Who: Alan Zweibel, who has won five Emmy awards and wrote for the original Satur-
abstract. You have to talk about cutting ultranationalist movements, he said. day Night Live
taxes and social spending, about inner cit- Hungary, Poland, Russia, Austria, among What: Will ask For This We Left Egypt? as he recounts his 40-year-long comedy
ies and illegals. others. career.
Now, though, things are changing again. How should we understand everything
And: Hell also talk about his new book, a parody of the Passover Haggadah.
The reason Donald Trumps strategy thats going on in the world now, all these
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Minyan under
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The Sunday Morning Minyanaires of
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack/Saddle
River Valleys gathered at 9 a.m. last
week for services in the Rabbi Andre
Ungar Amphitheater, in front of the
shul, at the top of the hill overlooking
the Pascack Valley. The community is
welcome to attend services every Sun-
day morning. Rabbi Shelley Kniaz plans
to hold an ethics seminar at 8 a.m. this
fall, before services. For information,
call (201) 391-0801.
Chabad BBQ in
Woodcliff Lake
Valley Chabad held its annual summer
barbecue at a home in Woodcliff Lake.
Its a chance for the community to come
together and enjoy an evening of camara-
derie and great kosher food and drinks.
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Congregation Beth topics have included: Insights vathtorahlinks.
into the Torah, Approaches to
Israel of the Palisades Congregation Kol
Self-Care, and Jewish Life in the
Congregation Beth Israel of the Twenty-first Century. The syna- HaNeshamah
JOIN US FOR THE HIGH HOLIDAYS & MORE! Palisades invites you to join its gogue has many committees and
Congregation Kol HaNeshamah
Pre-registered, non-members are invited to join us, at rabbi, Jewish Standard columnist clubs including Sisterhood, Mens (Voice of the Soul) is the only
no charge, only for the High Holiday services listed Shammai Engelmayer, for ser- Club, Significant Seniors, and Conservative synagogue serving
below. Pre-register by Sep. 15, call 201-265-2272. vices on the High Holy Days and Social-Action. the Englewood/Tenafly commu-
Wed. Sep. 20 8:00PM Erev Rosh Hashanah all year round. We are a Conser- The new member promotion nity. We are a Havurah style egali-
Fri. Sep. 22 9:00AM Rosh Hashanah Day 2 vative egalitarian congregation offers half-off first-year dues. The tarian shul. Shabbat and holiday
10:00AM Jr. Cong. (Ages 6-11) located at 207 Edgewater Road synagogues Genesis Membership services are highly participatory
Sat. Sep. 30 12:15PM Yom Kippur -Yizkor in Cliffside Park. We enjoy being rates for qualifying young couples and musical, as lay leaders along
3:30PM Family Service All ages together at services, socials, or ($360) and singles ($180) will
4:45PM Mincha, Neila with visiting rabbis and scholars
adult ed classes. We care about even generate a dues credit when
Tickets For All Services Available For Purchase lead prayers, leyn (chant from
each other; we are there for each transitioning to traditional mem-
(Purchase price may be applied to new membership.) the Torah), and offer divrai Torah
other. We do not claim to be ber status. High Holy Days tickets (teaching). Discussion during
CONGREGATION BNAI ISRAEL warm and fuzzy; we just are. Our
informal style has won us a rep-
are included with all levels of services is encouraged. Kol HaNe-
An Innovative Conservative Synagogue membership. Nonmembers who shamah is deeply committed to
utation for actually being what buy High Holy Days tickets may
53 Palisade Avenue, Emerson, NJ other congregations only claim to
tikkun olam (healing the world).
www.bisrael.com apply the cost to their first year Members and their children par-
be: warm, friendly, and caring. dues if they decide to join after
Phone: 201-265-2272 E-mail: office@bisrael.com ticipate in a number of commu-
Even on the High Holy Days, the holidays.
Inquire about our Hebrew School. nity projects such as staffing a
when intimacy seems impossible, Call (201) 265-2272, e-mail of- homeless shelter, leading holiday
Rabbi Debra Orenstein Cantor Lenny Mandel no one is treated as a stranger fice@bisrael.com or visit www. services for hospital patients, and
because a stranger to us is just bisrael.com. visiting nursing homes.
a long-lost relative who found her
Hebrew school for grades K-7
or his way home. Among other
BETH HAVERIM SHIR SHALOM things, people no one recog- Englewood and Hebrew High School are
available through our affiliate
nizes are given honors. The rabbi Center for Jewish
Wishes your family makes several forays during each
Identity - Explanatory
community schools. Adult Talmud
and synagogue skills classes are
service into the pews to greet
Service presented led by our members and visit-
L Shanah Tovah
eral selected prayers. We discuss, High Holy Days tickets are free,
Bnai Israel read, and sing meaningful selec- but reservations are required.
Congregation Bnai Israel is an tions in our one-and-a-half hour Call (201) 816-1611 or e-mail Info@
innovative, Conservative egalitar- service. Kids and adults partici- KHNJ.org. Shabbat morning and
ian synagogue at 53 Palisade Ave. pate side by side in the service, holiday services are held weekly
Its members hail from through- which is followed by a sumptuous on the premises of St Pauls Epis-
out the Pascack Valley area and kiddush. copal Church, 113 Engle St., Engle-
neighboring towns in Bergen The services are held in conjunc- wood. Services begin at 9:45 a.m.
County. tion with Congregation Ahavath Childrens services at 10:30 a.m.
Rabbi Debra Orenstein is a Torah in Englewood, the larg- Visit our website at: www.KHNJ.
seventh-generation rabbi who est Orthodox synagogue in New org.
embodies a combination of in- Jersey which has been featuring
tellect, warmth, spirituality, and such user-friendly, explanatory Fair Lawn
charm. Cantor Lenny Mandel is a services for the High Holy Days
rabbi and cantor whose passion for almost two decades. Fair Lawn Jewish
A Welcoming Reform Congregation for music brings additional beau- The services will be led by Rabbi Center/Congregation
ty and creativity to our services. Yitzchok Weinberger, a dynamic
280 Ramapo Valley Rd. Together, they are changing the and engaging educator who fos-
Bnai Israel
Mahwah, NJ 201- 512-1983 synagogue experience and creat- ters a warm and welcoming syna- The Fair Lawn Jewish Center/
ing a new approach to Jewish life gogue atmosphere. Year round, Congregation Bnai Israel invites
Family service at 2:30 p.m. and community. CJIDs Torah classes, discussion you to join our welcoming, egali-
tarian Conservative congregation.
In addition to traditional servic- groups, social action programs,
and Yizkor at 5:30 p.m. es, the synagogue offers monthly and monthly explanatory Shab- Spiritually uplifting, educationally
inspiring, socially vibrant, we cre-
OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Shabbat programs and services
for families. Its popular Ca-
bat services offer opportunities
for every Jew to expand their un- ate community and connection
For both holidays sual Shabbat services have had derstanding of and involvement through prayer, education and
social offerings for all ages.
themes such as Beatles Shab- in Jewish tradition.
Spiritual Worship Experience bat (prayers sung to Beatles The High Holy Days services will The FLJC is strengthened by
its diverse membership, includ-
Exceptional Religious School tunes) and Fiddler on the Roof be Thursday, September 21, and
Shabbat that uplift, inspire, and Friday, September 22, from 10 to ing families, couples, singles,
Innovative Family School Programming entertain congregants of all ages. 11:30 a.m. Kol Nidre services will Jews by Choice, interfaith fami-
Please inquire about our Temple Membership A pre-Hebrew School program be Friday night at 6:15 p.m. Yom lies, and members of the LGBT
and Introductory Young Family Membership is conducted on Sunday morn- Kippur services will be Satur- community. By enabling all to
ings for children who are in kin- day, September 30, from 10:15 to worship, learn, celebrate and
Rabbi Joel Mosbacher dergarten through second grade 11:45a.m. in Congregation Aha- find support, the FLJC creates
Cantor David Perper in public school. The regular vath Torah, 240 Broad Avenue in an openhearted atmosphere in
www.bethhaverimshirshalom.org Hebrew School program is for Englewood. There is no charge which to live Jewishly.
Family
Apples and Honey Service
Thursday, September 21
4:00 pm
Led by Rabbi Jennifer Schlosberg
and Cantor Shaul Praver
Attention Congregation Bnai Jacob Glen Rock hearts, and our hands. Find out more
about our congregation, and about
Glen Rock Jewish Center Jewish life in Hoboken, at www.hobo-
of Jersey City Hebrew School Alumni The Glen Rock Jewish Center is a
kensynagogue.org or www.facebook.
com/HobokenSynagogue.
We built many memories together and now we need your help in welcoming, vibrant, egalitarian con-
gregation with a strong commitment
making new ones. We encourage all of you to rejoin our community to purposeful Jewish living. We also Jersey City
and help pass down our traditions to the next generation. Please consider know how to have fun. Our social
becoming a member, or at least making a contribution. Your help will go hall comes alive with weekly events Congregation Bnai Jacob
and activities that are sure to appeal. Congregation Bnai Jacob, led by Rab-
a long way in allowing this wonderful congregation to continue to grow!
There is always something happen- bi Aaron Katz, offers a meaningful,
Send donations to: Congregation Bnai Jacob ing at GRJC. Our synagogue blends emotionally, and intellectually satisfy-
and balances the rich teachings of ing experience. That experience will
176 Westside Avenue our Jewish heritage with the very bring us closer to each other in our
Jersey City, NJ 07305 best lessons of modern culture. We community, and also to the history,
are proud of our participatory ser- traditions, and values we share with
Dean Brody, Bnai Jacob co-president, bar mitzvah class of 1970 vices, and our commitment to social our friends around the world.
Rabbi Aaron Katz RabbiAaron1@gmail.com action and social programming. Our Our services are unique, contem-
BnaiJacobJC.com adult education, Mens Club and Sis- porary, and traditional! We are proud
terhood events offer something for to continue our tradition of opening
everyone, along with our flourishing our services to the entire community
nursery school, and Hebrew School. with no tickets. Our High Holy Days
GRJC is proud to offer Hebrew services are guided by several princi-
School classes for children ages 7-13 ples: a creative mix of traditional and
with special needs. innovative worship and egalitarian
The great Rabbi Hillel taught: Be- and participatory services that seek
come a part of your community to include everyone in the spiritual
(Pirke Avot 2:5). It is our hope that experience, regardless of gender, age,
you will become part of our com- religions backgrounds, or affiliations.
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from around the state to explore Ju- services, adult education, and mean-
daism in a comfortable and validating ingful social action programs. Learn
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participatory, and thought-provoking. office (201) 592-1712.
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gaging. High Holy Days services are are registered for our religious school
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welcomes interfaith and multiracial
coming to all. We are an intergenera-
families, LGBTQ members, Jews by
tional synagogue that proudly serves
choice and those considering conver-
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tions, from young families to empty
infancy and early childhood into older
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Second, we are a Center for Torah
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Temple Avodat Shalom is a vibrant provide classes, both on Shabbat and
Reform Jewish congregation located weeknights, for all levels of learners.
in River Edge. The synagogue main- With weekly classes in Rambam, Navi,
tains genuine, warm, and friendly and Parshah for children, a monthly
connections with its membership book-club which synthesizes the fin-
more than 1,000 individuals of differ- est of Western literature with rabbinic
ent ages and backgrounds. Temple texts, in addition to a new womens
BlendingtradionalandprogressiveaspectsofJudaism,ourclergy,staandleaderscollaboratetofoster
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young families, seniors, adult couples, ing this year, we seek to provide the
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Temple Emeth
Temple Emeth is a congregation where the values
and practices of Reform Judaism are embraced
every day. We at Temple Emeth take pride in
our programming both spiritual and secular and,
most importantly, our wonderful people tradi- Temple Avodat Shalom is a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation located in River Edge. The synagogue maintains
tional and nontraditional families and individuals genuine, warm, and friendly connections with its membership more than 1,000 individuals of different ages
at all stages of life. Temple Emeth is supported by and backgrounds. Temple Avodat Shalom offers programs for young families, seniors, adult couples, brotherhood,
the voluntary contributions of its members. You sisterhood, youth group, and community service opportunities for all ages. We help our members, including more than
choose your contribution. 150 students who are registered for our religious school in grades pre-K through 12, to cultivate an appreciation of our
timeless Jewish heritage and celebrate the joys of Jewish life.
Rabbi Steven Sirbu writes, I believe each one of
us is on a Jewish journey which involves wrestling Come join our temple family for the holidays. Our rabbi, Paul Jacobson, and our Cantor, Maria Dubinsky, in
with our tradition and shaping a relationship with conjunction with our dedicated leadership, delight in welcoming you to our congregation. Services on second day
Rosh Hashanah (Friday, September 22) and Yom Kippur afternoon (Saturday, September 30, including Yizkor) are
God. Temple Emeth offers the resources and the free and open to the public.
support to help every journeyer find what he or
We are a participating congregation of the EZ Key program supported and run by Federation of Northern New Jersey.
she seeks. Along the way we have a lot of fun, with
This program may enable you to receive free High Holy Day tickets if you are new to the community. To apply for tickets
lively and stimulating classes, services that engage through the EZ Key, please use this link: https://www.jfnnj.org/holidaytickets/#respond
and inspire, and social events where we are re-
We are hosting an Open House on 9/8/17 for the community. We begin at 6:00 with a Tot Shabbat, followed by a BBQ
minded how many wonderful people have chosen
from 6:30-7:30. We will then have a Family Shabbat Service at 7:30 and conclude with an Oneg Shabbat. Please
to affiliate here. come and join us.
Cantor Ellen Tilem is involved in every facet of
We welcome you to take advantage of our Introductory Membership Rate $360.00 for all new members. For more
temple life. With her beautiful voice, she brings us information about membership contact Barbara Herman Hoff, Administrator, at (201) 489-2463 ext. 203 or email her at
new melodies while also celebrating our Jewish director@avodatshalom.net. For our Religious School call Barbara Haber, Educational Director, at (201) 489-2463 ext.
musical heritage. She also works with our three 204 or email her at educator@avodatshalom.net . Please visit us on our website: avodatshalom.net
incredible choirs (junior, teen, and adult) and our
amazing Temple Emeth Band.
We invite you to visit us online at www.emeth.
org, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
TempleEmeth or www.facebook.com/EmethRe-
ligiousSchool. Or, call us at (201) 833-1322 to find
out more. We are located at 1666 Windsor Road.
Tenafly
Temple Sinai of Bergen County Enriching your life
Temple Sinai of Bergen County strives to be the through prayer, celebration,
center of a vibrant, caring community. Our mem-
bers celebrate Jewish living through their religious, education and social action
educational, and social experiences. We nurture
High Holidays
a warm and stimulating environment in which
each member engages in a meaningful Jewish life.
Blending traditional and progressive aspects of
Judaism, our clergy, staff, and leaders collaborate begin Sept. 20
to foster inspiring worship, festive holiday celebra-
tions, lifelong learning, and a commitment to com-
munity outreach.
Be inspired by our
With varied backgrounds, we come together
to discover our connection to prayer, spiritual
meaningful services!
renewal, and the establishment of a progressive Free Rosh Hashanah service for
Jewish community in eastern Bergen County. Join
with us to deepen each journey and our shared ex-
Religious School - 2 Days a Week families with young children
perience. We affirm the central tenets of Judaism Free 1 month trial for new students September 21 at 10 a.m.
God, Torah, and Israel and, consistent with the
principles of Reform Judaism, we accept diversity
Children K-2 may attend religious school Babysitting and programs
within our beliefs and prayers. with no synagogue membership required for children & teens
Feel our moving worship. Discover our weekly
Torah study. Listen to a guest speaker. Work with 201-796-5040 10-10 Norma Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
us to help repair our communities. Come dis-
cover meaningful Jewish experiences in a place www.FLJC.com www.Facebook.com/FairLawnJewishCenter
where people join together to celebrate and find
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strength. We are an inclusive and Kippur. This years High Holy Days
dynamic temple family engaged in services will be special as we wel-
strengthening a Jewish legacy for come our new Temple Administrator/
todays generation and those of the Education, Marian Kleinman. Marian is
future; come visit us! also a gifted singer and has become
Temple Sinai is located at 1 Engle St. an active participant in every aspect
Call (201) 568-3035 or visit of Temple life.
www.templesinaibc.org. Marian has made some up-to-date
60th Anniversary changes to enhance TBT Religious
Wayne School which starts on Thursday,
September 14. This year we will see
Temple Beth Tikvah an online component required with a
Temple Beth Tikvah (House of Hope), one day per week in-school schedule
950 Preakness Ave., Wayne, NJ for our grades 4-6. In addition the re-
07470 is a Reform Jewish congrega- ligious school offers programs for the
tion which has conducted its wor- preschoolers and Kindergarteners. We
ship, study, and celebrations since are now creating greater educational
Nursery School, Religious School and a full Calendar of its founding in 1956 in a religiously synergy by joining with Congrega-
tion Shomrei Torah for Wayne Hebrew
Religious, Educational, and Social Activities for Children, traditional way. Beginning her second
High School. Both Temples will enable
year with us, Rabbi/Cantor Meeka
Teens and Adults Simerly, ordained as a rabbi after 10 Wayne and surrounding communities
Daily Morning & Evening Minyans years as a cantor in California, brings teens to mingle and learn Jewishly as
not only a genuine warm personal- they do in public school.
Spiritual Leaders Rabbi Alberto Zeilicovich This year, in addition to our regular
ity and sweet musical talent, but also
and Cantor Ted Prosnitz a wealth of knowledge and a deep traditional early morning service on
201-797-9321 ~ www.tbsfl.org love for Judaism, the Jewish people, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Tem-
40-25 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn (corner of Saddle River Rd.) and Israel, her country of birth. Rabbi ple Beth Tikvah introduces a Family
Simerly especially loves engaging Friendly Service with a new, concise,
Special introductory rate for first time, with the youth in our community and interactive and meaningful prayer
first year members is $436 they respond eagerly to her genu- book to involve all participants. This
ine interest. Cantor Emeritus Charles service will be spiritually fulfilling for
Romalis, will be leading the musical adults and children; filled with prayer,
service with Rabbi Simerly in perfect music and story telling.
harmony for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Temple Beth Tikvah is a warm, spirit-
Rosh Hashanah
EVENING SERVICE Wednesday, September 20 - 6:30 PM
FIRST DAY Thursday, September 21 - 8:45 AM *
SECOND DAY Friday ,September 22 - 8:45 AM *
SHABBAT SHUVAH Saturday, September 23 - 9:45 AM Wishing our585 Community a
Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
201-891-4466 www.bethrishon.org
Yom Kippur
585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Sweet & Healthy Preschool
Newat The Year as we
Andrew Friedland
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585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
youth and adult social events. Partnership with Israel. 201-891-4466 www.bethrishon.org
Commitment to social justiceand so much more!
Preschool at The Andrew Friedland
*Youth services begin at 10:30 AM Early Childhood Learning Center
Jewish studies at
Services are open to all and tickets are free of charge, but The Addison M. & Elizabeth Opper Religious School
RSVP is required. Please email rsvp@khnj.org
to let us know who will be joining us. Wishing our Community
585 Russell a NJ 07481
Avenue, Wyckoff,
201-891-4466 www.bethrishon.org
Services are on St. Pauls campus, Sweet & Healthy New Year
For information about our High Holy Day services and
113 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ Membershipas we celebrate
at Temple Beth Rishon, please contact us
www.khnj.org | info@khnj.org
at 201-891-4466 or templeoffice@bethrishon.org.
Rosh Hashanah
Welcome & Yom KippurBeth Rishon...
to Temple
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Adult Education Programs & Speakers
Social Action Committee & Caring Committee
Sisterhood & Mens Club
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ed, and welcoming community which excursions into nYC, and childrens
SAVE THE DATES SEPTEMBER 2017 offers various membership packages, shabbat service. Our members par-
customized for young families, sin- ticipate in sisterhood and Mens Club.
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES gles, religious school families, seniors, Our Keruv initiative reaches out to
Wednesday, September 20, 7:15 pm snowbirds, and more. For information interfaith families. Our Community of
Thursday, September 21 9:00 am about joining the temple or how to Caring assists those in our congrega-
obtain tickets for our high holy days tion in their time of need. we foster
Tashlich following services 1:30 pm
services, contact membership chair love of israel with special programs
Friday, September 22 9:00 am Lisa (973) 696-3587 or tbtmembers@ and trips to israel.
aol.com. Our award winning religious school
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES uses the state-of-the-art smart boards
Kol Nidre: Friday, September 29 6:15 pm
Saturday, September 30 9:00 am Woodcliff Lake and tablets in the classroom. Our
students each participate in Kids who
Mincha 5:00 pm Neilah 6:00 pm Temple Emanuel Care where each child gives back to
Break-the-Fast 7:15 pm the community by selecting a project
of the Pascack Valley
of their choice. Our early Childhood
SUKKOT new format and new times for our Program has small classes where each
Erev Sukkot: Wednesday, October 4 high holy days services for adults, child feels special. Our teens partner
families, children, and teens. some- with Bnai Brith Youth Organization.
SHEMINI ATZERET thing for everyone! Call (201) 391-0801 or email us:
Thursday, October 12 7:30 am (Yizkor) temple emanuel of the Pascack Val- execdir@tepv.org
ley is constantly evolving and moving
SIMCHAT TORAH forward.
Thursday, October 12 7:30 pm we are a Conservative egalitarian Wyckoff
Come dance with us! congregation. we believe in respect-
ing the wisdom of our sages and the
Temple Beth Rishon
We would love to have you join us but tickets are required. torah, and teaching it diligently to our temple Beth rishon is a warm and vi-
For more information please call Cathy children by living it daily. brant community made up of individ-
in the ofce on (201) 391-4620 we believe education is a lifelong uals and families from diverse Jewish
journey that takes us from cradle to backgrounds. whether families seek
grave. to that end, every activity is to continue a spiritually strong foun-
Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley social, educational, and religious, all dation in faith or desire to feel more
culturally connected to their Jewish
32 Park Avenue Park Ridge, NJ wrapped into one. these include su-
traditions, tBrs egalitarian approach
shi in the sukkah, themed shabbat
dinners throughout the year, cultural is appealing. For those who were
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
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as an independent synagogue, tBr appeals to we enjoy observing holidays together at temple
people who identify with both the Conservative Beth rishon, including congregational festival meals,
and reform movements. Our vocal and instrumen- candle-lighting ceremonies, carnivals, and concerts
hard Tannenbaum,
tal music enhance our engaging services that blend on national israeli holidays. Our social action and
traditional and contemporary approaches to prayer. Caring Committees provide members with active
Our passion for Jewish learning and connection is opportunities for tikkun olam such as food and
evident in our socially active adult and youth pro- clothing drives and projects targeting community
grams many of which are open to the communi- needs. Planned activities and annual traditions bring
xecutive Director at
ty-at-large. tBrs educational programs meet in a our temple community closer and offer support to
bright, recently renovated education wing for the all of our members. By creating relationships and
Adul
comfort of our young children, teens, and adults. building faith within the temple Beth rishon com-
each program is thoughtfully planned to meet the munity, Jewish social connections in the Bergen
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Cover Story
God is in the
needlework
Betty Samuels creativity on display
at Jewish Center of Teaneck posthumous show
JOANNE PALMER and David lived in neighboring For-
Y
est Hills.
ou dont usually think of some- Ms. Samuels undergraduate degree
one with a nearly unstoppable was in drama and speech. She was a
supply of natural energy as speech pathologist, working in River-
doing needlework, a craft that dale the ritzy part of the Bronx
demands a huge amount of patience and for the marvelously named Bureau
close attention to minute detail. of Speech Improvement, part of the
One of the many magical things about New York City public school system,
Betty Winter Samuels is that both those and she also taught Hebrew to deaf
things were true of her. She had a nearly children out of the familys Queens
unstoppable supply of natural energy, and apartment, and of course she was the
her needlework which she not only exe- mother of three children. But her real
cuted but also designed was so beautiful interest always was in Jewish life, Ms.
that it will be going on display in the lobby Tischler said.
of her shul, the Jewish Center of Teaneck. To that end, she also (did we men-
(See box for details.) tion her extraordinary energy?) helped
Ms. Samuels died on January 16, 2016, her husband and volunteered at the
a loss thats still reverberating in her com- synagogue. Her Hebrew and this
munity; this show gives people another was at a time when people were not
chance to engage with her art, talk about getting good educations in Hebrew
her, and remember her. was amazing, and so therefore was
The memories are vivid. her ability to go into the sources. There
Betty Winter, born in 1924, grew up in was not a large cohort of people who
Flatbush. Her identification with the Jew- could do that then, Ms. Tischler said.
ish community always defined her; in fact, In 1968, the Samuels Betty, Ruben,
her daughter, Judi Tischler said, when she Michael and David, because Judi
was young, she wanted to be a rabbi, but already was in college moved to
at that time women were not allowed to be Englewood, where Ruben became the
rabbis. So she expressed herself in other education director at Temple Emanu-
ways. The word that Ms. Tischler applied El, working with Rabbi Arthur Hertz-
to her mother was learned. She was berg. In the late 1980s, Ruben was diag-
extraordinarily learned, she said. nosed with early onset Alzheimers. He
Ms. Samuels went to New York City retired, and so did Betty, taking advan-
public schools; she graduated from high tage of an early retirement package the
school when she was 15, and then went school system conveniently offered just
to Hunter College. At the same time, she then. Betty devoted the next 18 years
took graduate courses at the Jewish Theo- of her life to taking care of Ruben, to
logical Seminary. She also had a career at working tirelessly for the Alzheimers
Bloch Publishing, which was a very impor- Association New Jersey, to doing a huge
tant Jewish publishing house in the 1950s Betty Samuels holds one of her works, which spells out some of her beliefs. range of other volunteer work and
and 60s, her daughter said. She was in to creating the kind of work that she
charge of a lot of the Hebrew books. Probably her most During that time she met Ruben Samuels, who also was had not had the time to do when her responsibilities also
important client was a young upstart named David Ben- from Brooklyn, and they married and moved to Queens. included young children and a full-time job.
Gurion, who would come to New York to do fundraising Mr. Samuels, who spent his whole career in Jewish edu- Before we get to that, though the energy thing.
for the Jewish state. He would ask to work only with her, cation, was the principal of the Rego Park Jewish Center, When he left his job, her husband got a severance pack-
and theyd go out to lunch together. and the Samuels and their growing family Judi, Michael, age, Betty and Rubens daughter-in-law, Julie Salwen of
to sing full out. that We all knew that Betty was brilliant.
Hence, Chad Gadya. And that made me feel so sad, because
Ms. Salwen loved her mother-in-law. I know that Betty would always tell me
She had a remarkable generosity in how how brilliant this woman was, and how
she welcomed her childrens spouses into honored Betty felt to be on the board
the family, she said. She also was struck with her. How amazing it was that she
by Ms. Samuels energy. She considered could be on the board with someone so
sleeping to be a waste of time, she said. brilliant. And here was this woman, pay-
My husband remembers her getting up at ing this compliment back wholeheartedly
5:30 in the morning and vacuuming. but too late for Betty.
Ms. Samuels also sat on a number of Among many other honors, Betty Samu-
boards. Those were positions she earned els is the only person who ever became a
not because she was a major donor she life member of the board of the Teaneck
did not have the income that would have Jewish Center, Ms. Salwen said.
allowed her to be but because she did Ms. Samuels also had a talent for pub-
so much work, with so much enthusiasm lic speaking, she added. When she was in
and creativity. elementary school, she won an award
She devoted herself to mitzvot and for reading an Emma Lazarus poem. It
good works, Ms. Salwen said. She initi- was the most famous one, the one on the
ated the shuls Project Isaiah drive. She Statue of Liberty that begins Give me
used to gather huge amounts of food, and your tired, your poor
we would all sort it. She would try to give She kind of wanted to be an actress,
half of it to Shelter Our Sisters, and half to Ms. Salwen added. But of course you
a more Jewish charity. cant really be an actress and be shomer
She organized coat drives. She orga- Shabbes. Ms. Samuels desire for a Jewish
nized mishloach manot, where people life outweighed her desire for a public one.
from the shul would go to hospitals to This quote from Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel service. Her involvement with Jewish life took
deliver them. I remember particularly Ms. Samuels from the Conservative world
going to the psychiatric unit at Englewood to have someone come to visit them. mother-in-laws funeral, a woman of to the Orthodox world, but that journey
Hospital. The people there were so grateful Ms. Salwen rec alls that at her great standing in the community told her was neither straightforward nor definitive.
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Betty Samuels
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MAGEN DAVID ADOM I was really impressed when I met her, And Betty never let pain stop her
KENT M. SWIG
halacha. Her biggest concern was that it well known in the local Jewish commu-
would cause more peoples children to nity, Ms. Salwen said. She was a local
intermarry, and not follow the religion. celebrity. It was like everyone knew
2017 Visionary Award Recipient But she was very concerned with hala- Betty. And I think that says a lot, given
cha about feminism, so actually for a cou- the size of the local Jewish community.
6:30 PM
Ms. Samuels was there through all of Betty Samuels. She was a wonderful
them, hoping for the brighter future that friend, Ms. Ohring said. She was open
seems to have arrived, although she died and frank, and she had a sense of humor.
before the most dramatic of them, the She was imaginative, sometimes to the
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers arrival of Rabbi Daniel Fridman. She point of being nutty she would run an
spent tremendous amounts of time try- idea past me, and sometimes I would say
23rd Street and West Side Highway ing to think of creative ways to keep the That ones just nuts, although most of
shul going, Ms. Salwen said. the ideas were good ones.
Business attire. Dietary laws observed. Ms. Salwen summed up her mother- We had one long-running conversa-
in-law. She was a very kind person, tion. It was always about what was going
she said. She is one of the few people I on in the Jewish world. We both had an
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Or register online at www.afmda.org/NY-Gala. She took care of three unmarried It was an intense friendship, Ms.
great aunts, she added. One of them Ohring said. And now I really miss her.
was at the Hebrew Home for the Aged,
and she would go there twice a week to
check up on her. And she also led a Yid- Who: Betty Samuels of Teaneck
dish class there. What: Her needlework art will be on
She saved an aunt. She used to call display
her every day. Once she was in Boston,
Where: At the Jewish Center of Te-
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8.5 million people. MDA is the only organization mandated by the Israeli governmentto When: From September 18 through
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ships with local law enforcement to receiving grants more than 100 bomb threats in 2017, most of which
ith Islamophobic hate crimes on the rise, Mus- from the Department of Homeland Security to making came in waves early in the year. The identity of the main
lim leaders are working harder to secure their sure staffers know what to do if there is an attack or a
mosques and institutions. Some are turning threat. The ADL and American Jewish Committee also
to Jewish experts for assistance. have worked with Muslim leaders and institutions on
A few Jewish organizations have partnered with local and
national Muslim groups to advise them on best security prac-
reporting, preventing, responding to, and prosecuting
hate crimes.
The ADL and American
tices and advocate jointly for stronger hate crime legislation. Muslims and Jews appear to have good reason to be Jewish Committee also
Cooperation between the two communities, which was grow-
ing late last year, is turning toward the particulars of staying
vigilant. The Anti-Defamation League reported a 34
percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents in 2016 ver-
have worked with
safe in a nervous climate how to prevent attacks and handle sus 2015. Islamophobic attacks went up 67 percent from Muslim leaders and
hate crimes.
When people start to feel unsafe in Sabbath or Sunday or
2014 to 2015, according to the latest FBI statistics, and
the number of anti-Muslim hate groups has nearly tri-
institutions on...
Friday services, that can make for a very complicated and pled in the last year, according to the Southern Poverty hate crimes.
challenging set of circumstances, said Paul Goldenberg, Law Center.
director of the Secure Community Network, which advises Both communities have suffered high-profile hate inci- hoaxer in those threats, a 19-year-old Israeli-American
Jewish groups and institutions on security and has worked dents in the past few weeks. A Minnesota mosque was man, wasnt known for months, leading the institutions
with Muslim, Sikh, and Christian institutions on composing bombed in early August, and the recent white suprema- to beef up security, and some hired guards or restricted
security plans. Extremist groups have come to realize our cist rally in Charlottesville targeted Jews with neo-Nazi entry to their buildings.
houses of worship are an Achilles heel. slogans. Brandeis University, a nonsectarian Jewish Muslims now hope to do the same for their mosques
Goldenberg has worked with Muslim groups for years, school, received a bomb threat last week, though its and other facilities.
unclear whether the threat was explicitly anti-Semitic. Salam Al-Marayati, the president of the Muslim Pub-
Some Jewish institutions began forming security plans lic Affairs Council, has been consulting with Goldenberg
after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, and SCN was founded three on security since 2011, though he said that work has
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picked up since the presidential election practices, the school briefing introduced Theres underreporting across the happened in Charlottesville on the day of the
in November. This year, Goldenberg pro- administrators at the six participating board, said Jarvis, who said that if commu- far-right rally. The chapter hopes to advance
vided the Los Angeles-based council with schools and local law enforcement offi- nities make sure to report incidents, law legislation or regulations that would discour-
a plan to secure area mosques, including cers to each other. enforcement are able to respond and iden- age such behavior.
best practices on coordinating with law Jewish institutions will spend a little tify those behind hate crimes. Silverman said that a law increasing
enforcement and procedures to follow more time on specific things that might The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council, a punishments for hate crimes would deter
during an emergency. happen on special holidays, but any group of religious and communal leaders bigots from moving from intimidation to
All of that was unknown to the com- religious institution can be a target, formed around the time of the presidential violence. The advisory council supports
munity, and with the help of Paul it said Dena Marks, associate director of election by the American Jewish Committee federal legislation to define attacks or
became known, Al-Marayati said. the Houston office. So a lot of what we and the Islamic Society of North America, threats on religious communal institutions
Thats my goal in life: to find Pauls would tell the leaders of Jewish institu- has been pushing for stronger hate crimes as hate crimes.
best ways to spread information about a than any other religious group in the
threat or attack. United States, according to the FBI,
Over the past year, the ADLs Hous- but Jarvis said that Muslims may avoid
ton office has held two briefings with reporting hate crimes due to a lack of
the local Muslim community one for trust in law enforcement. Al-Marayati
schools, the other for community insti- said many Muslims resent being treated
tutions. In addition to security best as suspects.
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The Secure Community Network, a Jewish group sent an email to parents denouncing white supremacy fol- on sound reasoning, sound thinking, and Jewish values.
that advises synagogues, schools, and other institu- lowing the rally. But administrators said they expect to fold Administrators are also wary of creating a climate of fear
tions on security, long has recommended keeping a discussion of anti-Semitism into their existing classes on through security measures. While schools want to keep
plan for emergency notification and evacuation, moni- prejudice, Jewish history, and the Holocaust. their doors guarded, theres also the danger of intimidating
toring buildings entrances, and maintaining relations Were not changing our curriculum based on any one the students.
with local law enforcement event, said Marc Lindner, Charles E. Smiths high school When kids are coming and going, we are always aware of
The reality is that we all anticipate there will be principal. We will be teaching our students to be aware of that, Sokol said. But we dont make them feel really con-
more problems in the future, said Paul Bernstein, the the dangers of things like this, as we always do, and to be scious about, Oh, get in quickly because we have to close
CEO of Prizmah, a consortium of Jewish day schools. able to process and think through and make decisions based the door. JTA Wire Service
KNOWLEDGE
is key, Bernstein said. That way, threats are not over-
stated or misconstrued. Amid the bomb threats this
year, some administrators said, interacting with par-
ents was one of the more stressful aspects of handling
MOVES
the threat.
How you communicate with the families in those
schools is a crucial part of the success of that, Bern-
stein said, noting how social media spreads informa-
tion quickly and often without context.
Bernstein said some parents might panic upon hear-
ing from their child that there was a lockdown going on
in the school and didnt know it was a lockdown drill.
Prizmah is working with the Secure Community
Network to offer security best practices to affiliated
schools and to help them share relevant experience
with each other.
The wave of bomb threats, meanwhile, convinced
many school officials that their facilities were secure,
and that they already had been doing the right things.
We have the highest level of security for our build-
ing, and there was not a need to intensify it because
its already at the point where theyre happy with
the arrangements, said Jennifer Rosenberg, head of
school at the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor, refer-
ring to her students parents. The school, which has 48
students, was the target of a bomb threat in February.
Reports of a rise in anti-Semitism or the white
supremacist rally in Charlottesville arent forcing
a radical shift at these schools, either. Some have
reviewed how teachers should respond to questions
about anti-Semitism, and the Charles E. Smith School
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ts the kind of deeply uncomfortable ques- and working with the JFNA, which is running fter the horrific attacks in Barcelona, the chief rabbi said that
tion that is hard to avoid when you think its own fundraising appeal; all the money the there was no future for the Jews in the city.
about whats going on in the Southwest. federations collect will be pooled (perhaps an The next day, the leader of the Jewish community in that
Say youve been watching the water unfortunate word in this context) and sent to same city rebuked the rabbi and asserted that Jewish life in Bar-
come closer and closer to you. It started as Houston. It often is hard for people far away celona was thriving, that Jews were not afraid and would not be driven
torrents that overran your lawn quickly, and from a disaster to know how to help. The people from their homes by fear stoked by Islamist fanatics. Having just returned
demolished your landscaping, and made you there know what is needed and how to get those from a Holocaust educational tour of Europe with my children, which
wonder about your wonderful, sturdy old trees. supplies to the right people, and to do it in time was followed by large numbers on social media and during which we vis-
Could they stand straight as their solid ground to have it matter. The federation system has the ited the scenes of the greatest horrors that have befallen my people, my
turned to mud all the way down to their deepest kind of local connections that help direct your views have come down firmly on the side of the community leaders posi-
roots? Youll find out, right? money to where it can do the most good. tion. Not only is he correct that we require robust Jewish communities in
And the elements keep unleashing wild, unre- We urge our readers to go to the federations Europe, but Europe, for all its historical horrors, remains essential to the
lenting, terrifying fury. website, at www.jfnnj.org, and to click on the future of the Jewish people.
So if you are faced with the choice of stay- link to the donations page. Youll find it on the The terror in Barcelona was only the most recent manifestation of the
ing or leaving, what would you do? If you leave, federations homepage. danger posed by radical Islam. The rabbis words echoed those of Jewish
you might well never see any of your belongings And although our hearts go out first and most leaders in other parts of Europe who have similarly argued that the rise in
again. Its fine to say that theyre just material to the people whose footing has gone from anti-Semitism has made life, especially in Europe, intolerable. Israeli lead-
things and what matters is life, and of course familiar solid ground to a weird watery miasma, ers have reinforced this sentiment and encour-
thats true, but its also very easy to say when filled with the corpses of dead cars that sur- aged European Jews to make aliyah.
youre not faced with the choice. Those mate- face occasionally, whose futures right now are Should Jews stay or should they leave their
rial things often are tangible reminders of less as unchartable as their streets, we worry also homes in Europe?
tangible things, of love and joy and childhood, about the beloved pets they might not have Two of the greatest Jewish leaders of the
of memories that an object can evoke but might been able to rescue. There are organizations 20th century had opposing views on the sub-
otherwise lie fallow until eventually they decay here that help with pets too. To learn more, go ject. Theodor Herzl concluded that anti-Sem-
and rot and fall apart and vanish. to Pet Rescues Facebook page, www.facebook. itism was ineradicable, and the only hope for
If you go, will you ever come back? Will you com/PetResQIncNJ. The need is dire, but there Jewish survival was the establishment of an
ever be back home? are people who are willing and able to help. independent Jewish state. He insisted on the
And what if you dont go? What happens Meanwhile, during most of the storm in the Rabbi necessity of using diplomacy to persuade the
when the water rises higher and higher? You go Southwest a storm, we must point out, that Shmuley world that Jews have the right to self-determi-
upstairs, and then if you have a big house with was not caused by climate change but was made Boteach nation in their homeland, Israel, and helped
another floor you go up there, and then maybe worse because of the higher sea levels and wet- turn the centuries-old dream of returning to
into the attic, where maybe youll get stuck, or ter air climate change has ushered in we glo- Zion into reality.
maybe up to the roof, where you will sit and ried in blue skies, white puffy clouds, and baby- Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, affectionately known as the
watch the world dissolve around you and maybe bear-just-right temperatures. We have been rebbe, believed that Jews should have no fear, and communities should
get plucked off in time, and maybe not. incredibly lucky; the weathers shown us little be expanded to all parts of the globe. To assist in this goal, the rebbe
And if you decide to wait, what are you saying glimpses of perfection, right here on earth. sent emissaries around the world to establish and strengthen Jew-
about the lives of your potential rescuers? If the But the lights changing and the weather after ish communities.
waters rise, is it right to make people come back all is changing and the season is changing and Paradoxically, my trip to Hitlers birthplace in Austria, Braunau-am-Inn;
to get you, and risk their lives again, and even the calendar is changing too. This weekend is to Wannsee, where the Final Solution was plotted; to Warsaw, Krakow
more, because sentimentality made you dither? Labor Day, and the High Holy Days will be here and Lodz, where Jews were confined to ghettos; and to the concentra-
What would you do? soon too. We will move from cotton to wool, tion camps where Jews were exterminated have convinced me the rebbe
In the meantime, there are things that we can from sandals to boots, from endless hours bask- was correct.
do here to help people who, unlike us, actually ing outside to shivering bursts from home to car. How can I say this? Doesnt the fact that six million Jews were killed
faced that real-life choice. Things are about to change. while the world watched prove Herzls point? No Jew was spared. Even the
The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jer- We wish all our readers a happy, dry, friends- most assimilated Jew, and non-Jew with only a distant Jewish relative, was
sey is part of the Jewish Federations of North and-family-filled Labor Day weekend.
America. The JFNNJ is raising money locally, JP Shmuley Boteach of Englewood is the founder of the World Values Network
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in its power to save them. In fact, even without straight out of the Protocols is obviously unac-
a state, Jews in Palestine did what they could ceptable. Bibi did address it, but clearly he also am Jewish.
to rescue their brethren. The Mossad was first felt the need to build a strong bilateral rela- I am a feminist.
created to organize illegal immigration to Pal- tionship between Hungary and Israel, one that I believe in free speech.
estine, bringing Jews to their homeland despite would have been impeded had he arrived as a I support gay marriage.
the objections of the British mandatory govern- guest in the country lecturing them about anti- I am a Zionist.
ment. Heroic figures such as Hannah Senesh, Semitism. But there is arguably no Jew alive I believe in conservative financial planning. I am adamant about protecting
whose torture dungeon we visited, put their more eloquent and more passionate in defense free speech, no matter how uncomfortable it makes us. I pray for access for
lives on the line to fight the Nazis. of his people than Bibi, and he should rise to all to great health care and education. I know that black lives matter and blue
In many of the towns my family visited, the occasion. Israel should always see its own lives matter, and that there is no contradiction in believing both.
including Lomza, Poland, where my grandfa- interests aligned with that of world Jewry. I am a stay-at-home mom, a community leader, and an aspiring elected
ther was born, few if any Jews remained. Hitler A political argument also can be made for official. I am an individual, with an appropriately complicated set of values,
won. He eradicated whole Jewish communities. strengthening diaspora communities. In the the combination of which surely is unique to me.
When we walked through these places, with United States especially, the Jewish commu- There has been much discussion recently of intersectionality, the concept
me wearing my yarmulke and tzitzis, we were nitys support for Israel is vital to ensuring that certain social identities can overlap in surprising and sometimes discor-
stared at by some as though we were unicorns. the U.S.-Israel alliance endures. Jewish com- dant ways, such as when progressive, pride-minded Jews were banned from
If synagogues survived, they often were muse- munities elsewhere may have much less influ- the Dyke march in Chicago this summer for wearing the Israeli flag. There
ums rather than places of worship, because no ence, but how much will government officials are times, it seems, when we are told that as individuals we are not allowed
one was left to pray in them. Is this what we care about Israel if they no longer have Jew- to believe in two separate overarching values that certain member-groups
really want? I thought. For Jews to be histori- ish constituents? have decided clash with one another.
cal oddities like the dinosaurs? I can understand the fear many Jews feel, So how do we, as passionate, committed citi-
And then there were the Israeli tourists, especially in countries such as Sweden, where zens of society, navigate these communal divides
extremely numerous in cities like Venice, Rome, anti-Semitism has surged and the Jewish com- while staying true to our foundational beliefs and
Warsaw, and even Munich, and especially Ber- munity is small and lacks the infrastructure to creating positive change in the world?
lin. Did we want Israelis, and especially former defend itself or to be politically influential. As a political candidate in a local race, I have
STEFANIE DIAMOND
IDF soldiers doing a year abroad, to arrive in a The recent poll indicating that one-third of seen many of these seemingly broad-stroke issues
continent bereft of Jews? No shuls to visit and British Jews are thinking about emigrating dem- boiled down to very specific divides in my own
feel at home? No Chabad houses? No mikvehs onstrates how serious the problem has become neighborhood. As a white, observant Jewish
to use, no kosher restaurants to eat at? in Europe. If a large, prosperous, and relatively woman who also is strongly committed to progres-
I absolutely believe that every Jew who powerful Jewish community feels so threat- sive Democratic social values like diversity, toler-
wants to live in Israel should go there and be ened, what hope is there for Jews in places Cheryl ance, community resources, and social action, I
encouraged to do so. It is our eternal home- such as Barcelona, let alone towns in Eastern Rosenberg often have been questioned as a true believer in
land. Despite terrorism and the threats of Europe, where remnants of prewar communi- any of my ideals. Though I view myself as living
radical Islam in the region, Israel is strong and ties are struggling to survive? in both worlds (the Orthodox community and the
safe. Israelis are defended by a powerful army The rebbes message was not to give in to world of progressive Democrats), there are some who have argued that I
comprised mostly of courageous Jews with a fear. Instead of hiding their Judaism, as so many cant possibly appreciate everyones needs. Whereas I believe we should
fighting spirit. The government is a flourishing European Jews do today by taking off their always seek to build bridges, I find that all too often our communities, like
democracy, and all citizens enjoy the freedoms yarmulkes and concealing their Star of David our current president, look to build walls.
we often take for granted in the United States. necklaces, we must walk openly and proudly as Unfortunately, in todays world, you dont have to look too far to find
Many Jews, however, will not make aliyah, Jews. It is up to the leaders of Europe to ensure examples of where we quickly reach the limits of our own values systems. In
and they should not be made to feel lesser Jews that no Jew is endangered because they identify parts of Bergen County, like Mahwah and Upper Saddle River, the residents
for doing so. Rather, they must be encouraged, as Jews. are shouting about the need to maintain the diversity in their towns while
inspired, and obligated to build Jewish life in The rebbes and Herzls outlooks now inter- failing to extend their welcome to certain types of Jews. From Charlottesville,
their cities, and to support Israel vocally and sect. This is not the 1940s. Today there is a Jew- we can see just how hard it is for even the most staunch believers in free
publicly from their respective countries. ish state, and as the representative of the Jew- speech to apply that strict constitutional standard to a group who is spread-
The world Jewish community, as well as ish people everywhere, the Israeli government ing hate. From the Dyke March, it became painfully apparent that sometimes
the State of Israel, should be investing in their must say to the leaders of Europe: If you do expressing love for all humans regardless of their sexuality leaves no room
welfare. Philanthropists should participate in not defend the Jewish people within your bor- for welcoming other parts of our collective identity that is controversial in
reinvigorating Jewish communities in Eastern ders, we will take steps to ensure they are safe. a different way.
Europe, providing educational opportunities I understand the Israeli government has eco- As challenging as these complex identities and value systems can be for an
to build Jewish identity, and restoring syna- nomic, political, and security interests, and it individual, they are even more difficult to navigate for community leaders
gogues and other Jewish institutions. Similarly, must take those into account in its international and elected officials, who have to balance their own (very strong) beliefs with
Israel should invest in these communities, just relations. There can be no compromise, how- the communities they serve.
as it has committed millions of dollars to assist ever, when it comes to Jewish welfare. Secur- We live in a time where leaders are expected to publicly comment on
American organizations to strengthen Jew- ing the well-being of Jews must supersede bilat- incredibly significant events moments after they happen, and these state-
ish education in the United States and to sup- eral ties. ments have the power to unite or divide, to build bridges or erect walls. I will
port Birthright. I want to see living, flourishing The Jewish philosopher Emil Fackenheim admit that there are important elected officials and large organizations that I
communities throughout Europe where Jews formulated a 614th commandment we should have relied on to express or promote values that I hold dear that occasionally
are proud, strong, and committed to Israel not give Hitler a posthumous victory. Aban- have let me down with their reactions, or lack thereof, to current events,
and Judaism. doning the Jews of Europe, especially those but I constantly try to remind myself that they are individuals, like I am, with
An example is the recent tension between who survived Hitlers genocidal war, is unac- sometimes competing values.
the local Jewish community of Hungary num- ceptable. Allowing or encouraging Europe In certain cases they are representing a diverse set of constituents. In other
bering 100,000 strong and the visit of Prime to become Judenrein would violate that com- cases, they may feel that what is right and what is good are at odds. Whatever
Minister Netanyahu this past July. The local mandment and betray the ideals of the two the case, I cannot assume for one second that they didnt struggle to do the
community expected the prime minister to towering visionaries of 20th century Jewry, best that they could with the tools they had at the time.
speak out forcefully at what is perceived to be Herzl and the rebbe. SEE INTERSECTIONALITY PAGE 42
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ets play a game of word associa- He argued that the introduction of steam-
tion. Ill say a word and you say powered printing presses in the early 19th
the first thing that comes into century made possible the publication
your mind. Ready? of daily newspapers, but there were not
The word is shameless. enough actual events, train wrecks, hur-
If you answered Trump, then please feel ricanes, elections, armed conflicts, to fill
free to continue reading. If not, then you their pages. It therefore became neces-
may want to stop right here. sary to create pseudo-events that would
To be frank, I have no desire to bother not have happened except for the pres-
trying to make a case for why Trumps ence of the news media, such as inter-
behavior ought to be described as shame- views, publicity stunts, press releases,
less. If you cant see it by now, then what- press conferences, and leaks. This is what
ever proof I might muster wont make Boorstin wrote about McCarthy in his
a difference to you. I could easily fill book The Image:
this entire column with evidence, but it It is possible to build a political career
wouldnt matter. And if I merely cited the almost entirely on pseudo-events. Such
most recent examples as of this writing, was that of the late Joseph R. McCarthy,
by the time it is published theyll already Senator from Wisconsin from 1947-1957.
be fading from awareness, displaced by His career might have been impossible
newer instances. without the elaborate, perpetually grind-
In sum, I have no patience left for those ing machinery of information.... And he
who would deny a truth that is so very was a natural genius at creating report-
self-evident. able happenings that had an
As I was writing this, the interestingly ambiguous rela-
words have you no shame, tion to underlying reality.
sir, popped into my head, Richard Rovere, a reporter
but a quick Google search i n Wa sh i n g t o n d u r i n g Roy Cohn, left, confers with Senator Joseph McCarthy during the Army-McCar-
showed that I had misre- McCarthys heyday recalls: thy hearings in 1954.
membered the quote. It was He knew how to get into
during the Army-McCarthy the news even on those never seen anything like this, and this is Shame is about relationships. It is felt
Senate hearings in 1954 that rate occasions when inven- going to be a very good year for us. Sorry. most acutely in regard to the people clos-
the chief consul for the U.S. tion failed him and he had Its a terrible thing to say. But, bring it on, est to us, but it also can extend to the
Army, Joseph N. Welch, said Dr. Lance no unfacts to give out. For Donald. Keep going. larger entity known as the public. If you
to Senator Joseph McCar- Strate example, he invented the Shameless pursuit of profit. Shameless follow the HBO series Game of Thrones,
thy, Have you no sense of morning press conference self-promotion. Shameless exercise of you no doubt will recall from the sea-
decency, sir, at long last? called for the purpose of power. The common denominator is clear. son 5 finale how Cersei, then the Queen
Have you no decency? announcing an afternoon press confer- But what does it mean to be shameless? Mother, was forced to undergo a walk of
With those words, both the Republican ence. The reporters would come in they The experience of shame comes from a atonement. She was stripped naked and
senator from Wisconsin and the Com- were beginning, in this period, to respond concern over how others see us. We feel led through the city, as crowds threw
munist witch hunt that bore his name to his summonses like Pavlovs dogs at shame over something because we fear insults and garbage at her, and a priest-
McCarthyism were fatally shamed. the clang of a bell and McCarthy would that it will cause others to think poorly ess cried out repeatedly, Shame! Shame!
Television played an instrumental role in say that he just wanted to give them the of us. Adam and Eve were shamelessly Shame! And if you grew up in the United
this, because the hearings were broadcast word that he expected to be ready with a unclothed until they ate the forbidden States, chances are you read National Haw-
on the ABC and Dumont networks. It also shattering announcement later in the day, fruit, and the eyes of both of them were thornes The Scarlet Letter. That books
followed two See It Now exposs pro- for use in the papers the following morn- opened, and they knew that they were title refers to the public shaming of its
duced by the legendary broadcast journal- ing. This would gain him a headline in the naked (Genesis 3:7). This doesnt mean main character, Hester Prynne.
ist Edward R. Murrow. afternoon papers: New McCarthy Revela- that they had been blind, but rather that Television transforms the public of the
McCarthys chief counsel, who was a key tions Awaited in Capital. Afternoon would they had become ashamed in the sight of city square and agora, as well as the read-
participant in the exchange that prompted come, and if McCarthy had something, each other, and God. ing public made possible by the printing
Welchs denunciation of McCarthy, was he would give it out, but often enough We are not only ashamed of something, press, into something at once broader and
attorney Roy Cohn. Two decades later, he had nothing, and this was a matter of we are ashamed before someone. Some- more diffuse. For more than two decades,
Cohn would represent a young Donald slight concern. He would simply say that one whose opinion of us is important investigative reporter Arnold Diaz gave us
Trump, and he become something of a he wasnt quite ready, that he was hav- to us. local news stories on WCBS-TV Channel 2
mentor to the real estate developer. Cohn ing difficulty in getting some of the docu- The Torah tells us that Adam and Eve felt called Shame on You. (I still recall the jin-
is also credited with introducing Trump to ments he needed or that a witness was shame because they were naked. It does gle that preceded the segments: Shame,
Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who proving elusive. not say that they felt guilt because they shame, shame shame on you!)
gave us the scandal-ridden Fox News cable Morning headlines: Delay Seen had eaten the fruit. Shame is a more basic, More recently, social media has ampli-
channel, whose claim to be fair and bal- in McCarthy Case Mystery Witness primal experience than guilt, based as it is fied both the process of shaming and our
anced also is delivered without shame. Being Sought. on the fear of what others may think of us. sensitivity to it, with many references to
The connection between Trump and There is no denying that the reporters Guilt is shame internalized. We can have a body-shaming, fat-shaming, and slut-
McCarthy is not confined to scapegoating, who covered McCarthy also were shame- guilty conscience even if we have no fear shaming. Critics decry the decline of civil-
but also extends to manipulation of the less in their pursuit of content, and the of discovery. A guilty verdict is intended ity that leads to indiscriminate shaming
news media. The conservative historian same can be said of the news media cov- to be an objective statement about the on one hand. But on the other, we have a
and former Librarian of Congress Daniel ering the 2016 election. Recall the com- defendant who is on trial, not about how desire to silence all forms of criticism that
J. Boorstin coined the term pseudo-event ment CBS head Les Moonves made that others feel about that person. And guilt is lead to the accusation that any negative
to describe news that is manufactured February about the coverage that Trump separate from punishment. Shame signi- comment is a form of shaming.
by journalists and publicists, rather than was generating: It may not be good for fies its own consequences to be shamed We find ourselves in the midst of a series
gathered based on real world occurrences. America, but its damn good for CBS. Ive before others. of shame wars.
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The fear of being shamed is a luxury they can-
not afford. illy Joels decision should stop there
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Indeed, a sense of shame is directly proportional to to sport a yellow
honor, a somewhat archaic yet still significant notion, star on the front ew artifacts of the
as well as status, something still very much with us. and back of his Holocaust move me
There is little or no shame possible for those on the jacket during a concert this like the yellow star.
lowest rungs of the social order, for example the beg- week was a nod to history Homely and
gar, while the greatest potential for shame is held by about which the singer may seemingly innocuous, they
people of the highest status once upon a time the not have been aware. sit in museum cases either by
aristocracy and nobility, today the rich and famous The venue for the concert, themselves or still attached to
anyone in a position of leadership at any time. New York Citys Madison Ben Cohen a jacket or blouse, the stitch-
Honor served as a check against shameful behav- Square Garden, was the site ing rough and the lettering
ior, preserving reputation and privilege, and therefore of pro- and anti-Nazi rallies surprisingly crude. They are Andrew
the leaders legitimacy. A person being dishonored during the World War II. almost comically, cartoon- Silow-Carroll
requires that he or she must retreat from public life. In February 1939, as Europe teetered on the edge of ishly blunt, a childs idea of
A leader without honor, a shameless leader, is a war, 22,000 Nazi sympathizers gathered at the Garden how to single out and shame
tyrant. And tyrants do not have a good track record in for a rally organized by the German American Bund, an enemy. And in their bluntness and homeliness they
the United States. during which swastika flags flew alongside a portrait of make vivid the obscenity that was Nazism, the way a
When we talk about the shameless and the shamed, George Washington. Stop Jewish Domination of Chris- single bloodstained feather on the sidewalk conjures a
another word comes to our minds. Its the Yiddish tian Americans! was typical of the signs at the rally. vision of the violence that produced it.
word for shame shande. We speak of shande not In July 1942, American Jews and their friends So it was more than a little shocking to see Billy
just as individuals, but as a people. Its the shame we packed the Garden for an angry, emotional Joel wear a yellow star on his jacket dur-
feel collectively when one of our number behaves protest against the ravages of the Nazis. ing a concert a week after the violent
badly. And it is in this sense that I feel ashamed of In addition to the rallying cries of white supremacist rallies in Char-
our president. leaders and attendees, there was lottesville. After all, Joel is not the
Not guilt, because I didnt vote for him, but shame as a solemn commemoration and first artist who comes to mind
an American, before my friends and colleagues from chant for the thousands of Jew- when you think of bold or pro-
other nations, shame before the rest of the world, and ish men, women, and children vocative political gestures. Its
shame before history, posterity, the generations yet to who have already been slaugh- been his luck and his curse to
come, and yes, before God. tered since the Third Reich took be wildly popular while rarely
In being shameless in his conduct, Trump has power in Germany, read one report courting controversy or inspiring
shamed all of us, and put our collective honor and of the event. deep critical analysis or respect. The
status as a nation at risk. But in other, more important ways, critic Chuck Klosterman wrote famously
It is a shande, plain and simple. And how shall there is a vast gulf between what those two rallies that Joel has no extrinsic coolness. If cool were a
we respond? represented, and what Billy Joels wardrobe adjust- color, it would be black and Joel would be kind of a
ment signified. burnt orange.
Dr. Lance Strate of Palisades Park is a professor The German rally was a demonstration that the men- So Joels wearing the star should have been the wrong
of communication and media studies at Fordham ace of Nazism had penetrated the United States, and thing to do in so many ways. Jewish groups are always
University in the Bronx, and the president of his particularly its universities, more deeply than many worried about appropriations of the Holocaust and
synagogue, Congregation Adas Emuno in Leonia. SEE SYMBOLS PAGE 42 SEE STAR PAGE 42
Symbols purged in the early days of Hitlers rule, and Star bracelet. Wearing the yellow star seems
FROM PAGE 41 all Jewish art was deemed degenerate. FROM PAGE 41 the kind of gesture that can be made
Americans still realize. The Jewish rally Some people might object. Well, these carefully designate the boundaries of once, or sparingly, lest you diminish its
was one more piece of evidence to keep are just details his intentions were acceptable Holocaust analogies. (That is, shock value or begin to insult the experi-
the world from being able to say We good, they might say. If intentions are there are none.) The same week that Joel ences and memory of the people you are
didnt know. But both rallies highlighted all that count, then granted, there proba- wore his yellow star during the encore at purporting to identify with and honor.
the same real, grave, tangible problem: bly is no argument. But if basic standards one of his regular Madison Square Gar- But at least Schulman, like Joel, is Jew-
that a major world power was just then of truth dare I add decency, too are den gigs, the fashion house Miu Miu dis- ish. I cant think of a non-Jewish celeb-
in the grip of a totalitarian party and its brought into consideration, then I can continued a clothing line that featured rity who could get away with wearing the
totalitarian leader, a party whose laws only look with alarm at the way that his- a yellow star that was only mildly remi- star. Theyd be accused, rightly, of appro-
assigned subhuman status to the Jews, and toric symbols that should be treated with niscent of what the Jews were forced to priation, the way the artist Dana Schutz
whose blood-soaked military aggressions respect are raided, like so many items wear. (The World Jewish Congress had was excoriated by black people after her
brought down genocidal slaughter upon on pizza menu, just to score points with complained.) Earlier this month, the painting of the mutilated face of Emmett
six million Jews as well as on other belea- the progressive consensus that President Donald Trump mouthpiece Jeffrey Lord Till the 14-year-old who was lynched by
guered minorities. Donald Trump is a proto-Nazi. lost his commentary job on CNN essen- white men in Mississippi in 1955 was
In other words, it was a pretty distinct A cynic might take that point further, tially for calling one of Trumps liberal shown at the Whitney Biennial in March.
situation. Jews never have been in a com- and accuse Joel of engaging in just the critics a Nazi (and presumably casting Critics of Schutzs painting said the cir-
parable situation since, and we have no kind of free media marketing that Trump Trumps defenders in the role of the cumstances and symbolism of the black
serious reason to believe that will change. employed during his election campaign. Nazis victims). teenagers death still are too raw to be
And that gets to the heart of why I find After all, it landed the singer plenty of But if any Jewish group had a com- translated into art by a white woman.
Joels gesture for that is how it should be headlines. And now we have reached plaint about Joels gesture, I havent Thats not to say (or at least I wouldnt
seen so objectionable. a time when celebrities are jostling for heard it. The singers gesture came across say) that only members of a particular
Nazism was about a hell of a lot more the attention of the 41 percent of Ameri- as sincere and pointed, not tasteless. ethnic group or religion can depict their
than rallies. Nazi Germany was not Char- cans who believe the president should Although he didnt say why he wore own suffering. (What is widely consid-
lottesville, and by the violent standards be impeached. the star, his ex-wife, model Christie Brin- ered the most powerful anti-lynching
of German Nazi rallies, Charlottesville But I dont think a conclusion like kley, took to social media to write that song, Strange Fruit, was written by a
was pretty tame. That is not to denigrate that would be entirely fair. Maybe Joel the star symbolized the painful, no Jew, Abel Meeropol, although it was Bil-
the ghastly experience of Charlottesville thought he was honoring the victims excruciating, memories of loved ones lie Holiday who sang it most famously.)
simply to say that it is not necessary to of the Holocaust. Maybe it was his way who wore that star to their death. But certain gestures of interethnic soli-
invoke the historic symbols of state and of saying never again. Maybe it was Thank you, Billy for reminding peo- darity Anne Frank, cest moi are
church-sponsored anti-Semitic persecu- his way of asking Can you imagine an ple what was ... so it may never ever be landmines. Writers from William Sty-
tion in order to condemn the spectacle of America like this? But even if we can all again, she added. ron to Yann Martel have been accused
swastikas in an American city, along with imagine that, there is nothing happening Although Joel has never made much of cheapening the Holocaust through
an American president who refuses to call to suggest that a Fourth Reich is around of his Jewish background, he has talked allegory or by universalizing the Jews
the Nazis out for the violence. the corner. about his father, a German-born Jew suffering. Jewish artists like Art Spiegel-
It is not necessary because here in Amer- Many liberal Jews acknowledge they are who, according to Joels biographer, man or Agnieszka Holland are given the
ica, there are no Nuremberg race laws to privileged compared to other minorities had vivid memories of the Hitler Youth latitude to depict the Holocaust in ways
discriminate between Jews and Aryans. in America. They also should acknowledge and the SS training near his childhood that might seem misguided or offensive
It is not necessary because in America, they are much more privileged than their home in Bavaria, and who lost relatives if done similarly by a non-Jew. Authen-
Billy Joel is celebrated for standing up forebears were. Say, then, what you wish, in the Shoah. ticity can be earned, although its a lot
to the far right surge by voluntarily and but leave the yellow star alone. Joels gesture might have been espe- easier to be born with it.
ostentatiously wearing the yellow star. JNS.ORG cially meaningful because his Jewishness, Historys most famous appropriation
That symbol of inferiority was not forced as he once put it, stopped at his bris. The of the yellow star, meanwhile, turns out
upon him, as it was on Jews in Christian Ben Cohen writes a weekly column star seemed to be saying to the neo-Nazis to be a myth. The U.S. Holocaust Memo-
and Muslim countries for 1,000 years. on Jewish affairs and Middle Eastern who gathered in Charlottesville and rial Museum states flatly that there is no
It is not necessary because in America, politics. His work has been published the political figures, ahem, who seemed truth to the story that Denmarks King
Joel faces no sanction for being a Jew- in Commentary, the New York Post, unable to fully condemn them that even Christian X wore a yellow star in solidar-
ish performer. In Nazi Germany, Jewish Haaretz, the Wall Street Journal and many he, a secular celebrity and multimillion- ity with the Jews. Instead, the museum
musicians and artists were systematically other publications. aire, still would have been a victim of their tells us, the king was heard to say to his
perverse ideology. The Nazis made the finance minister, Perhaps we should all
Jews wear the yellow star so they couldnt wear it.
hide. The stars on Joels lapel and back If this were 1941, the answer would be
seemed to say Im not hiding. I cant yes everyone should wear it. In 2017,
Intersectionality a freedom that through all of the fight- hide. Come and get me. everyone should at least imagine what it
FROM PAGE 38 ing and fear and hatred we must be grate- Contrast that with another celebri- would be like to be persecuted because
This is an era where everything is pub- ful for every second of every day, because tys decision to wear the star this week. of their race, religion or nationality,
lic what we eat, where we go, what we without this freedom the silence would be When Nev Schulman, star of MTVs sort- and what it might feel like to be literally
watch, and when we last viewed our social deafening. of-reality-show Catfish, wore a yellow marked for death. I think thats the kind
media accounts. There is no hiding from Star of David at MTVs video awards of empathy Joel tried to inspire.
the reality of our individual beliefs or pri- Cheryl Rosenberg of Englewood is a show on Sunday, the gesture, while well JTA WIRE SERVICE
orities as people or as leaders, so we may member of Kehilat Kesher Synagogue and meaning, seemed forced. I dont think
as well embrace the fact that we live in a the immediate past president of Ben Porat anybody wants the yellow star to become Andrew Silow-Carroll of Teaneck is JTAs
country where we are allowed to be who Yosef. She is an executive board member of this years AIDS ribbon or Livestrong editor-in-chief.
we are. We are allowed to hold many com- Teach NJS, a recent graduate of the Berrie
plicated questions with no good answers Fellows Leadership Program, and a long-
within our souls. We are allowed to love time activist in the areas of civil liberties,
who we love and express it freely with- equality, and womens rights. Cheryl is the The opinions expressed in this section are those of the authors, not necessarily those of
the newspapers editors, publishers, or other staffers.
out fear of punishment or exclusion. We Democratic candidate for city council in
have the freedom, in America, to exist Ward 1 in Englewood. We welcome letters to the editor. Send them to jstandardletters@gmail.com.
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to change focus, and somewhere in the small changes in traditional holiday foods (baby quinoa, plain quinoa, quinoa with Wayne for a High Holy Day healthy dinner
back of your mind to think about Rosh can add up to big benefits for your heart, spinach, quinoa with lemon and herb, cooking demonstration and tasting. She
Hashanah, which begins Wednesday, help you lose weight, manage your cho- and new quinoa flakes), breadcrumbs is also among the chefs featured on the
September 20, with candle lighting lesterol and blood pressure, and give you and panko, as well as gluten-free alterna- Kosher.com website.
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of Peregs great recipes for a gluten-free with family and friends. Dietitians and quinoa pasta, and six varieties of gluten- 7 p.m. The menu includes starters/salads,
honey cake below. Next month, look for nutritionists recommend eating unpro- free flour. All Pereg products are dairy- main dish, and dessert, and recipes will
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch
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Rosh Hashanah
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
and cinnamon. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar,
honey, oil, eggs, and orange zest. Beat in the flour mixture al-
dinner planned
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4 eggs
ternately with the orange juice, mixing just until incorporated. in Jersey City
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of Congregation Bnai Jacob in Jersey City
1 cup orange juice
1 cup Pereg Natural Foods gluten-free almond flour
the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool. hosts an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner on
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda the new year. Reservations are due Mon-
1/2 teaspoon salt day, September 11. For information, call
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tarian organization, says its sending a affected populations, said Yotam Polizer, has trained its rangers in the use of kay- far safer manner.
team of experts from Israel and the U.S. co-CEO of IsraAID. aks to patrol and enforce environmen- The INPA noted that while the general
to assist Texas residents dealing with the For the most vulnerable groups, nota- tal protection in the countrys maritime public is forbidden from using motorized
after-effects of Tropical Storm Harvey. bly children and the elderly, time is of crit- nature reserves. boats at the countrys maritime reserves,
IsraAID, which is coordinating with local ical importance; the longer these groups As part of its initiative to improve its kayaks are allowed to be used for super-
Jewish communities, local government in are forced to remain in shelters, the higher maritime oversight, the INPA bought sev- vision and enforcement purposes.
Texas, and the Israeli consul general, plans the chance of long-term mental health eral kayaks. The kayak program is still in the pilot
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focusing on removing debris and cleaning tating and long-term impact. aks, unlike motorized boats which we Among the threats posed to Israels
homes, then offering psychosocial trauma Meanwhile, the American Jewish Com- will also use, have obvious and signifi- maritime nature reserves are overfish-
support to residents. mittee announced a $34,000 grant of aid cant advantages in that they are quiet, ing, pollution, the construction of mari-
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or months, people were talking to her destination. Inside her fashionable
about the eclipse. On August LuLuLemon tote (you know, the store for
21, 2017, the moon was going to people who have less than 5 percent body
cover the sun. Or the sun was fat) was probably a pair of very expensive
going to cover the moon I am still not and very uncomfortable high heels. I got
really sure. The sky was going to darken, that, and so far I was following along.
the leaves were going to shake, and the But then I noticed that on her head was
world was going to come to an a shower cap. One of those
end. Apparently aliens were big, old-fashioned caps that
going to make an appearance had flowers or butterflies
Big Foot could be seen in your on it.
local neighborhood and the T h i s wa s n ew. Had
Loch Ness monster was com- she just come out of the
ing into full selfie mode. shower? After some inves-
You could get a really good tigating, I discovered that
view of this phenomenon in she was wearing the shower
South Carolina, Oregon, and cap to keep her hair from
other assorted locations. But Banji frizzing. This is a natural
if you even looked at the sun, Ganchrow phenomena hair that
you could seriously damage frizzes even with a ton of
your eyes. Sunburn of the ant-frizz product in it. Who
retina, they were calling it. But the results knew that if you wore a shower cap, the
werent immediate. It could take a few hair would defy nature and remain straight
days before you would realize the kind of and smooth? Who needs the eclipse when
permanent damage that you did. Compa- you can go to the Island of Long and learn
nies were making a fortune on eclipse about such advancements in science? Across Down
1. ___ Yomi (daily page of Gemara) 1. Where krav maga might be taught
glasses, which looked just like 3-D glasses. When we finally got to shul, I couldnt
4. Leader after Moses, for short 2. Magen David ___
Eye care professionals every- 8. Common construction need 3. Dunaway who announced the wrong
where were getting ready for calls 14. ___ Mae Brown (Oscar-winning role Best Picture winner
and emergency appointments. It for 44-Across) 4. Jacobs 11th son, for short
let the cute guys run free. Some they automatically 26. Israeli port city that can also be a
plot of land
18. David, compared to those who didnt
face Goliath
camps chose to put a movie on
and keep the kids inside and as
going to do it? 28. Long time TV talk show host
34. Tennis star Monica who once
22. Standardized test that might be
taken at MTA or SAR
appeared on The Nanny 25. Holy Land money letters
safe as possible. I chose to take
35. Puts on YES or 8-Down 27. PC corner key
son #3 out for pizza, and we remained wait to see what her hair looked liked. I 36. I ___ Rock (Simon and Garfunkel 28. End that some say never befell Elijah
indoors until it was safe to go out. I have had visions of one of those shampoo com- song) 29. Ben Gurion car rental option
no idea what time that was. I just told him mercials when she flips her head up and 37. ___etz (left-wing Israeli newspaper) 30. Turn a deaf ___
to keep his head down. her perfectly coiffed hair comes down 38. Passover month 31. Actress Debi
40. Yom ___ (fast day) 32. A Stranger ___ Us
Do I ever look at the sun? I dont think around her shoulders.
41. Dough machine? 33. Abraham, Isaac or Jacob, e.g.
so. But if you tell someone not to do some- Needless to say, I was a little disap- 42. Achshav!, in a hospital 34. Robert in Spielbergs Jaws
thing, arent they automatically going to pointed. And if you think about it, the cap 43. Battier who played for Arisons Heat 38. Yesh ___ (party)
do it? probably traps heat and adds to the frizz, 44. Long time TV talk show host 39. Beeping device for an Einstein doc-
In any event, this natural phenomena but I am not a scientist, nor do I work for 48. Attraction at Superland or tor
Disneyland 40. AKA for great kabbalist Rabbi
got me thinking about other phenomena the hair care industry, so I really have no
49. Heavenly bear Yitchak Luria
that we are privy to. I still remember Hal- idea. She looked fine before the cap, she 50. Famous Gertrude 42. Dreidel, for one
leys Comet, and how my dad went out looked fine after the cap, and I am just 53. QB Tony that Marc Cuban made a 43. Baseball stats. that violate the
and bought a telescope for us to witness going to stick to risking the frizz. Because I Maverick for a day Eighth Commandment?
astronomical history. The telescope is just dont think that wearing a shower cap 55. (The) Old City 45. One who played for Eli Jacobs
59. Los Angeles suburb named for a Baltimore baseball team
still in my parents living room. And then would go well with the fashionable fake
false goddess of fruit 46. Belonging to legendary director
another phenomena occurred last week, crocs that I wear. 61. 17, 28, and 44-Across, despite their Sydney
while I was on the Island of Long. (Yes, I As for other phenomena? Feel free to names 47. Some flying Israeli spies
am taking you back there, but fortunately, submit any that I can further investigate 63. Jewelry that would get in the way 50. Canned treif or junk email
you dont have to pay any tolls!) for you. I would love to help! of tefillin 51. Did kriah to a garment
64. Waze suggestions (Abbr.) 52. 17-Across has won one out of sixteen
I was walking to shul and I noticed a
65. Stat. for Scott Feldman or Clayton nominations
young woman in front of me wearing a Banji Ganchrow of Teaneck cannot believe Kershaw 54. Shrek is one
lovely blue strapless dress and sneakers. that her baby is turning 17 this week. She 66. Seth who would also work with this 56. New Jew in Israel
Now I am not the epitome of fashion, but I hopes that all of his wishes come true and puzzles theme 57. Designer Wang who married Arthur
knew that she was wearing the sneakers to that God protects him and all of the other 67. ___ Einai Becker
68. Sinai in Torah 58. Trei ___ (minor prophets)
keep her feet comfortable on the long walk drivers on the road
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n Menashe, which opened at the end
of July, director Joshua Z Weinstein has
delicately crafted a work that emanates a
rarely seen authenticity, tenderness, and
depth all characteristics sadly lacking in other
mainstream films about chasidic Jews and their
communities.
A chasidic father named Menashe, who works
long hours in a small grocery store in Brooklyn,
struggling to make ends meet, has lost his young
wife Lea to illness. Their only child, Rieven, an
adolescent, also is suffering from the death of his
beloved mother. Aizek, Menashes former brother-
in-law and Rievens uncle, is battling the father
and son. Aizek is a successful, arrogant property
owner who seeks custody of the boy. He wants to
raise him in his own family.
This heart-wrenching triangulated scenario
could play out anywhere. But this is Borough
Park, home to many chasidic groups. It is a world
unknown to and also misunderstood and mis-
FEDERICA VALABREGA
judged by many. Filmed on location, this film,
an engrossing exploration of love, grief and devo-
tion pulses to the heartbeat of the chasidic com-
munity and its many nuances.
In Menashes specific community, children
must be brought up in a home with a mother. That
means that after his wifes death, Menashe faces Menashe Lustig and Ruben Niborski play father and son in Menashe.
some choices. He must find a wife, or give up his
son, or violate the communitys tradition. cameras deft touch pulls us into story after story.
In the film, spoken almost entirely in Yiddish Weinstein calls these micro-moments.
(with English subtitles), Weinstein sheds layer I think the whole film is like that, the director
after layer, and reveals a profound humanity. said. How does a small moment tell a big story?
The real-life story of the unpretentious Menashe The many local characters emanate genuine-
Lustig, who loosely portrays himself in the film, ness and a strong on-screen presence. Aware of
inspired this main character. Lustig is a grocer the challenges chasidim face today, Weinstein
from New Square, in New Yorks Rockland County. says he understands that when problems hap-
All the actors except Menashes Hispanic co-work- pen, its so easy to leave. I wanted to make a
ers are chasidim, most of whom have chosen to character that by definition never even thought
remain unnamed in the credits. Rieven is played about leaving.
by a boy from London who was in this country Weinstein said that the goal of the actor who
learning in an American yeshiva. The casting plays Rieven, Ruben Niborski, wasnt to be an
choices are instrumental to the authenticity. actor. He was just a regular boy who was humble,
ABRAHAM RIESMAN
In the film, as Leas first yahrzeit approaches, polite and nice, and had no pretenses.
the conflict over custody heats up. Its at the same Lustig and Niborski didnt know each other
time as Lag BOmer and is framed by the swirling, when the filming began, so bridging that emo-
towering flames of the nights holidays street bon- tional distance within the films storyline comes
fires, around which the chasidim have gathered to across as real. I told [Weinstein] that if you put
celebrate, dance, and sing. Actor Menashe Lustig sits with director Joshua Z Weinstein. the clothes of my son on [Niborski], he looks
Menashe is defiant. He feels that he can be like my son! Lustig said. The child feels to me
responsible for his son. But the harder he tries to prove several other men have come to share in the yahrzeit very close.
his worthiness, the more things go wrong, and the more meal, complete with bachelor-proof kugel, provides the Soulful music by Zusha, the New York-based, Teaneck-
rebuke and humiliation the principled Menashe is sub- setting for the dramatic climactic scene. Shot up close and rooted chasidic folk and jazz band, vitalizes Menashe
jected to. We empathize with him. personal, and crisply edited, the scene masterfully evokes with modern wordless niggunim. The searing melody of
Rievens simple affection for his father provides the tension and high stakes of this meal. With humor a solo violin, scored by Aaron Martin and Dag Rosenqvist,
Menashe with some respite from all these pressures, and drama, the community has its proudest moment. adds color and commentary throughout the film and
and his adoring sons candor and innocence may be all From the brilliant opening scene a dispute over heightens the mesmerizing closing scene.
the struggling father needs to be able to reflect, and to the sale of a head of lettuce in the grocery store where When I ask how Weinstein chose the ending, Lustig
become the parent for which his son is longing. Menashe works to the faint sunrays illuminating the doesnt hesitate to chime in. My answer is simple that
Menashes humble walk-up apartment, where Rieven, early morning netilas yadayim (ritual hand-washing), to a thats a real story, he said. And the story will continue.
the ruv (the communal religious leader), Aizek, and wordless sunset shared by father and son in the park, the JNS.ORG
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Obituaries
William Packard Arnold Raabe Arnold Steinberg Eleanor Zucker
William Packard, 92 , of Boca Raton, Fla., Arnold Raabe, 68, of Maywood, formerly Arnold Steinberg, 91, of West Milford, Eleanor Zucker, ne Nelson, 91, of Engle-
and Fair Lawn died July 29. of Fair Lawn, died August 23. formerly of Cranford, and Paterson, died wood Cliffs, died August 25.
A naval officer, he graduated from He was a member of Bris Avrohom in August 24. Predeceased by her husband, Leo, and
Cornell University and Stevens Institute Fair Lawn. He graduated from New York Uni- sisters, Rose, Florence, and Jeannette,
of Technology. He was an electrical engi- He is survived by his wife of 46 years, versitys Stern School of Business and she is survived by children, Lauren Kleeb-
neer at Bendix and Singer Kearfot where Diane, ne Greenstein, children, Ben owned and operated Cranford Knitting latt (Robert), Mark ( Jane), Donald (Lynn),
he worked on the U.S. space program, (Ella), Barbara, Barry, Amy Cullins (Leo), and Fabric with his wife for 30 years. He and Cindy Rogers (Brian); a brother, Rob-
specializing in gyroscopes. and Ellen; a brother, Perry (Lenora), and supported the State of Israel and many ert Nelson; eight grandchildren, and 14
Predeceased by his wife, Sarah, he is grandchildren, Leland, Isabella, Rocco, Jewish charities. great-grandchildren.
survived by his children, Jeffrey (Kathi) and Collin. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, To fund charities across the country,
and Jacquelyn Gold (Robert); sister, Ruth Donations can be made to Camp Acorn Phyllis, ne Lawrence, children, Stephen including Englewood Hospital & Medical
Waller; grandchildren, Adam ( Jessica), in Paramus. Arrangements were by Louis (Barbara ) and Cathy Windt (Lee), and Center and the Jewish Home at Rockleigh,
Rebecca Tenzer ( Joshua), and Samantha, Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn. grandchildren, Randi Windt, Josh Windt, she and her husband founded the Leo
and four great-grandchildren. Michael Steinberg, Rebecca Steinberg, and Eleanor Zucker Family Foundation
Arrangements were by Louis Suburban David Steinberg (Kelly Sweeney), and Jay Inc., where donations can be sent, in care
Chapel, Fair Lawn. Steinberg. of Robert Lee Realty, 254 South Main St.,
Donations can be sent to a charity ben- Suite 104, New City, NY 10956. Arrange-
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