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october 25, 2012 – 9 cheshvan, 5773

Chabad of Peabody Marks a Milestone

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CELEBRATIONS & SIMCHAHS

Marvin Glassman

Susan Jacobs

Special to the Journal

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PEABODY — It seems like only yesterday that Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman arrived on the North Shore, eager to launch Chabad of Peabody. On Sunday, November 4, the energetic young couple will celebrate 10 years in the community.

“When we first arrived, there was a lot of trepidation. People asked, ‘Why do we need another Jewish organization in the area?’” said Nechemia, 36.

Yet it didn’t take long for local Jews to fall in love with the Schustermans, who spread Yiddishkeit in a genuine, creative and non-judgmental manner.

“We are the most unorthodox Orthodox Jews you’ll ever meet,” Nechemia said. “We can talk Torah and the Red Sox, with the same fervor.”

“People are always surprised when they hang out with us. They

say: ‘You guys are fun! I wasn’t expecting that!’” said Raizel, 33.

While the Schustermans uphold traditional values, they are open minded and accepting of others who may be less observant than themselves and their five children, ages 2-12.

“We are a bearded, Chassidic rabbi, and a wig-wearing, modest woman,” stated Nechemia. “We don’t break the rules, but if there is wiggle room, we’ll wiggle.”

In the 10 weeks since 18-yearold gymnast Aly Raisman of Needham won two gold and one bronze medal at the London Olympics, she has been on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” and earned millions for her endorsements.

John Cheng In addition to fame and glory, Raisman secured a special place in Aly Raisman (top, far right) and the Fierce Five perform in the Kellogg’s the hearts of Jews worldwide.

“It is exciting to have all my Tour of Champions. dreams as a young girl come true.

Also to have the opportunity of showing how proud I am of being Jewish, and standing up for what I believe is right, is an honor I will never forget,” Raisman said in a phone interview.

After winning gold for her floor exercise routine, done to the Israeli folk song, “Hava Negilah,” Raisman told reporters, “The floor music wasn’t intentional, but having it played on the 40th anniversary is special. If there had been a moment’s silence, I would have supported it and respected it.”

Raisman’s words were in reference to the International Olympic Committee’s refusal to honor the 11 Israeli athletes slain at the 1972 Olympics with a moment of silence at the opening ceremony of the London games.

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Rabbi Nechemia and Raizel Schusterman, with Mendy, Mordy, Rochel Leah, Shaya and Levi.

Neil Chayet is (Still) Looking at the Law

Drawn From Life Amy Sessler Powell

more time to devote to cartoonJewish Journal Staff ing and to the new technology in the field. Before retirement, SALEM — Dr. George he often stayed up quite late to Freedman, editorial cartoon- finish the cartoons on deadline. ist for the Jewish Journal Freedman’s third book, for the last 30 years, “Drawn from Life,” will recently attended be released shortly. his first profesLike his two prior sional conference books, “Drawing in Washington From Life” and D.C., in an elec“Still Drawing tion year. He From Life,” found himself F r e e d m a n’s surrounded compilation of by some of the cartoons will funniest, most be used to raise intelligent and funds for Jewish artistically talagencies near ented people in and dear to him: the world. the Jewish Journal “I felt privileged and the Jewish to be in their company.

Community Center of We all work in isolaLaura Pless Freedman the North Shore.

What started as a tion, but we all think George Freedman hobby over 30 years along the same lines,” ago has grown into a full-fledged Freedman said.

Spending time with other avocation for Freedman. His real editorial cartoonists is a perk of life characters — he does not Freedman’s retirement from his use caricatures — include world medical practice. Now he has continued on page 24

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Sixth Cong. District candidates slug it out at debate

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Susan Jacobs To radio listeners, his voice is instantly recognizable. His signature opening and closing statement, “This is Neil Chayet… Looking at the Law,” is as memorable as a familiar jingle.

For 36 years, the affable Chayet has entertained millions with his nationally syndicated, one-minute legal segments, broadcast locally on Boston’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 AM. The daily snippet is also broadcast on CBS stations around the country, and around the world on the Armed Forces Radio Network.

The prolific lawyer recently aired his 8,900th episode.

On Saturday, November 3, at Swampscott’s Congregation Shirat Hayam, Chayet will speak on the topic “36 Years of Looking at the Law — Some Reflections on Law and Life.” Chayet is a member of the congregation.

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Chayet from page 1

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During the presentation, the Tufts University and Harvard Law School graduate will discuss how “Looking at the Law” came to be, and how his work represents an interesting intersection of law and psychiatry.

After more than three decades of researching nearly 9,000 cases for the show, Chayet has come to the conclusion that most conflicts stem from anger. Chayet believes that as a society, we need to alter how we respond to anger and focus on conflict resolution, so we can create a more harmonious world for our children and grandchildren.

Chayet studies Talmud, finding it surprisingly similar to case law. He notes that the Talmud also disapproves of anger.

“People must learn how to close the gate of anger because the Talmud says that anger is a great sin that makes people lose their ability to reason,” he said.

The Brookline-born Chayet and his wife, Martha, live in Salem. Their stately brick house, built in 1811, was formerly owned by Joseph Story, a Supreme Court Justice and founder of Harvard Law School.

“The Talmud says that anger is a great sin that makes people lose their ability to reason.”

“Story wrote commentaries that the average person could understand. I strive to follow in his footsteps by translating the law, and then using it to entertain,” Chayet said.

Chayet has a gift for communicating complicated concepts in a manner that laypeople can comprehend. He can sift nearly any case down to its basic essence, inject a few clever puns, and turn it into an entertaining snippet.

The lawyer credits Martha, a non-practicing Catholic who embraces her husband’s Jewish heritage, with devising many of the snappy punch lines. He estimates that each “Looking at the Law” segment takes about 20 minutes to write. He records the material in a studio in Boston, and the segments are then distributed nationally.

Although he is perhaps best known for his celebrity snippets, Chayet has had a colorful legal career. His first job out of law school was as an assistant professor of legal medicine at Boston University’s Law and Medicine Institute, where he did forensic work with psychiatrists on the infamous Boston Strangler case. Chayet has also represented chemist Linus Pauling in a suit against the Food and Drug Administration over megadoses of vitamin C, and was legal counsel for Dr. Jonas Salk who wanted to test a controversial, anti-AIDS vaccine.

Cong. Shirat Hayam is located at 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Call 781-599-8005 or visit www.ShiratHayam.org.

SWAMPSCOTT — Fiona Barrett and Roberta Chadis, both of Swampscott, have launched a TV show designed to build community. The weekly show, entitled “11:11 With Chaga Tea,” focuses on health, wellness, creativity, arts and parenting. It is designed to be both educational and entertaining.

Shows are broadcast on their YouTube channel. The first episode features Agatha Morrell, a writing instructor at Salem State University, who discusses self-reflection and methods for writing about life experiences. The second show is an interview with James Crosby, owner of Crosby’s Marketplaces, who discusses the fabric of the community.

Upcoming shows will feature Monique Illona and Blane Allen, owners of Hand in Hand Massage in Marblehead, and Rabbi Baruch HaLevi of Congregation Shirat Hayam, who will talk about his new book, “Revolution of Jewish Spirit.”

Barrett works as a holistic health coach and is the founder of Super Natural Lips, an all-natural lipstick. Chadis recently published the book “Good Boy Jesse,” about her golden retriever, and

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Chabad from page 1

As examples, he pointed out that during Sukkot, they established a petting farm in the middle of the shul, and at Raizel’s annual Spa for the Soul event, women got pedicures while munching on glatt kosher food.

Creative programming is key to Chabad of Peabody’s success. The Schustermans actively reach out to unaffiliated, secular Jews, drawing them in with events like Sushi in the Sukkah or Kosher Pickle Making.

“Some are interested in prayer, while others seek social interaction. People are attracted to what speaks to them — whether it’s a Young Couples BBQ, a meeting of the Jewish Business Network, a Chanukah story hour for preschoolers or the Tefillin Club,” Raizel said.

The Schusterman’s shul is like a warm Jewish home, complete with Raizel’s homemade dishes that are shared with the many “friends and supporters” who come by to worship, or participate in a specific program. Chabad of Peabody does not charge membership dues, and people are welcome to do as much, or as little, as they want.

“They’ve found a home with us that lets them advance at a pace they’re comfortable with,” said Nechemia.

The organization has experienced huge growth over the past decade.

“In the beginning, it was hard to put together a minyan. On

our first Rosh Hashanah, we had less than 30 people,” said Nechemia.

During the recent High Holy Days, more than 300 people were drawn to the Center, which offered a traditional service, a meditation service, a teen program and an interactive Mommy and Me program.

“People were spilling out the door,” remarked Nechemia.

Yossi Lipsker, regional leader of Chabad of the North Shore, personally recruited the Schustermans to come east from Chabad in Marina del Rey, in California.

“Yossi called and invited us to create a hub in Peabody. We knew immediately that it was a great team to get on board with,” Nechemia said.

For the first three years the Schustermans worked out of their Peabody home, renting space at nearby hotels, the NSJCC or Brooksby Farm when necessary. In 2006, Chabad of Peabody made the leap and signed a lease at an industrial park in West Peabody. They are rapidly outgrowing that space.

“We are hoping for a larger place to call our own,” said Raizel, who is in the process of launching three new programs, including a bat mitzvah club for girls, a Rosh Chodesh society for women, and a parenting group for families.

Nechemia agreed. “Many of our programs are in their infancy. Even after 10 years, we haven’t yet scratched the surface of all we can do. We’re just getting started,” he said.

Celebrate Chabad of Peabody Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Chabad of Peabody at a black tie optional gala on Sunday, November 4, at 5 p.m. at the new Double Tree, 50 Fernscroft Rd., Danvers.

The event will feature a kosher catered dinner, dessert and silent auction. Rabbi Yosef Jacobson, author and dean of yeshiva.net, will speak on the topic: Bringing Joy, Meaning and Fulfillment into Your Life.

Anita and Bernie Horowitz will receive Chabad’s Com­ munity Service Award, Allison and Geoffrey Davis will be presented with the Lamplighter Award, and Gina Tzizik will be honored with the Chesed Award.

The cost is $136/person; $250/couple. For tickets, visit www.jewishpeabody.com or call 978-977-9111.

Chabad Launches ‘The Friday Project’ Rabbi Shmaya Friedman Special to the Journal

Have you ever been to Jerusalem on a Friday night, or walked the cobblestone streets of Safed? Have you attended the Carlebach minyan in New York City? If so, did the songs and prayers echoing through those corridors and shuls mesmerize you? Did you feel incredibly uplifted, and then suddenly saddened because there was nothing like that on the North Shore in Massachusetts?

Enter the Friday Project.

On six Friday nights a year, everyone is encouraged to meet at the Chabad Community Shul in Swampscott to create that same type of energy and harmony, singing and praying together.

Don’t worry if you don’t know the songs or the prayers.

Families that register will receive a special Friday Project kit. Inside will be a booklet containing the Friday night service, in Hebrew with English transliteration. It will also include a CD with all the songs and tunes, and special Friday Project kip-

pot and t-shirts.

Chabad of the North Shore will conduct two workshops and one rehearsal leading up to the first Friday Project. Learn the prayers and songs at workshops on Sunday, November 4 and Sunday, November 25, at 11 a.m. A rehearsal will take place Sunday, December 2, also at 11 a.m.

The Friday Project will officially launch on Friday night, December 7.

Throughout the year, additional workshops will be scheduled to learn and add new songs to the Friday Project repertoire.

The Friday Project is geared towards families. Kids are welcome to participate. There will also be a teen component, with special workshops for them, as well as programming for young singles to interact and mingle.

After the Friday Project service, everyone is invited to a Kiddush Bar for a l’chaim and hors d’oeuvres.

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Golden Girl from page 1

“Aly is very proud and upfront about being Jewish. Nobody will ever forget her message for generations to come. Aly showed how very integrated her Jewish heritage is in everything she does,” said her rabbi, Keith Stern of Temple Beth Avodah of Newton.

As a contemporary Jewish hero, Raisman has been inundated with thousands of requests to speak at Jewish institutions. That must be put on hold for the time being.

Raisman is currently touring with the national Kellogg’s Tour of Champions. They will appear in Boston November 11.

After that, Raisman and her family have been invited by the Israeli Minister of Diaspora

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Gymnast Aly Raisman will perform in Boston as part of Kellogg’s Tour of Champions on November 11.

Affairs to tour Israel. In April, Raisman will be inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall Of Fame in New York.

“I have absolutely no plans to retire yet,” said Raisman, who wants to compete in the 2016 Olympics. She also plans to attend college.

Born and raised in Needham, Raisman took up gymnastics at

age two. By the time she was eight, she was identified as an elite athlete.

Her maturity and experience as captain of the five-member USA Olympic team, nicknamed the “Fierce Five,” led Raisman to win three medals — more than any other teammate. For her gold medal in the floor exercise program,” she earned a near-perfect 15.6 score — her best ever.

“That’s what I worked for all my life,” Raisman said.

Translated into English, Hava Negilah means, “let us rejoice.”

Raisman’s moments of Olympic glory will be rejoiced in the Jewish community for generations to come.

Champion Aly Raisman performs November 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Boston’s TD Garden. Call 800-745-3000 or go to www. tdgarden.com.

BostonShuttle.com A Division of North Shore Shuttle

hether ubiquitous Gina Walker is attending community and organizational meetings, driving passengers, or rolling out new ideas for the established Be Driven Enterprise Group she co-owns with her father, her wheels are always turning; this time with a green addition to their Be Driven brand.

The company launched the area’s first shared and private airport shuttle service in 1977, North Shore Shuttle, (now known as “Be Driven”). The diversified transportation group is about to launch Bostonshuttle.com, a green initiative daily, direct, round-trip commuter shuttle to Boston, with an eye on “moving people in the right direction.”

Monday through Friday, via reservation, passengers will be able to park, get on board, type, text, talk, and reduce gridlock from for an introductory round-trip rate of $25 (including parking).

Employees are encouraged to get their employer on board and request a custom route for a group. Walker hopes to add routes and expand service into

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other communities and has received expressed interest from local community organizations on board to provide parking.

Having partnered with the Langham Boston as the destination location in Post Office Square, Walker (who is known to run before she walks) intends to host Boston Shuttle & Bond Restaurant business networking events and offer meals to go.

Be Driven currently operates other successful daily commuter shuttle bus line runs contracted by residential communities with service to and from Government Center. The demand is steady, and Walker knows why.

“It’s simply more efficient and productive for business commuters who don’t need a vehicle in the city to choose a green alternative,” she says.

With the growing popularity of Hubway in Boston, she hopes more commuters will choose this clean-air commuting complement to their Be Driven green initiative.

Phone: 1 800 Be Driven (233-7483) Email: info@BostonShuttle.com

For further information, call 781-581-3833 or email chabad@ me.com. Registration is also available at www.nsjewish.com.

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Dynamic Duo Combine Forces in Real Estate Matt Robinson Special to the Journal

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uying and selling a home or commercial property can be tricky. Realtors often wish they could be in two places at once. Identical twins Stephanie and Tracy Cohen have a heads up on that one.

The Marblehead sisters, who are often mistaken for each other, have opened a real estate business they call The Property Twins.

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After graduation, they married best friends, who were also roommates. They moved back home, and today live across the street from each other in Marblehead.

“It’s hard to find something we haven’t done together!” said Tracy.

“The only time we’ve lived apart was when I interned in Washington, D.C., during a summer in college,” she added.

Until recently, the only other significant difference between the twins was that of career.

Stephanie was a social worker before discovering real estate, where her training in caring for people helped her support clients in a very personal way. She was named Coldwell Banker’s “Rookie of the Year” in 2007.

Tracy’s background was in

corporate recruiting. She spent 10 years at Winter, Wyman & Company, where she was awarded a “Top Producer” honor.

“I was ready to do something new, and it seemed only natural to team up with my sister.

We have the same communication style and energy, and enjoy spending time together. It was a natural fit that allows us to stay local in Marblehead, and be available to our children,” Tracy explained.

Stephanie is confident that with support from her savvy sister, their success will more than double.

“I have a tremendous amount of respect and adoration for Tracy, and believe her strong work ethic and our unbeatable chemistry will bring our business to a whole new level,” Stephanie said.

Contact The Property Twins at Thepropertytwins@gmail.com or 781-479-0845.

Million Dollar Women SALEM — They climbed the ladder and crashed the glass ceiling. A panel of successful businesswomen will share their stories at the eighth annual 2012 Million Dollar Women Symposium on Wednesday, November 14, from 8-11:30 a.m. The cost is $50, and includes a full breakfast.

It will take place at Enterprise Center at Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Visit http://enterprisectr.org.

The Ins and Outs of ePayments Jason Alderman Like most people, you’re probably performing many more financial transactions electronically, either by choice or because companies and government agencies have increasingly made it all but mandatory. Electronic transactions have caught on because: • They’re cheaper. Businesses save on the costs of printing, processing and mailing millions of paper checks and statements; and with first-class postage costing 45 cents, customers rack up savings over time.

• They’re faster. Bill payments, funds transfers and

direct deposits to your bank account or prepaid card occur the same day (often instantly), versus being delayed in the mail.

And, automatic payment protects against late fees and overdraft charges.

• They’re convenient. You can choose one-time bill pay, where you first review your bill and then authorize payment; or recurring bill pay, where your bills are paid automatically at a scheduled time — either for the full amount (usually mandatory with utilities), the minimum payment due, or an amount you choose. You can usually have funds drawn from either your checking or credit card account.

• They’re safer. In 2010 more than 540,000 mailed federal benefit checks were reported lost or stolen and had to be replaced.

That doesn’t mean electronic transactions are risk-free. As with email or any kind of online activity, take precautions to protect your computer (and cell phone) from being hacked.

• Make sure your anti-virus and anti-spyware software is up-

to-date.

• When making online payments, look for safety symbols like a padlock icon in the browser’s status bar, an “s” after “http” in the URL, or the words “Secure Sockets Layer” (SSL).

• Review credit card and bank account statements regularly and report duplicate bill payments or suspicious/unauthorized charges to the card issuer.

• Ask whether credit or debit card offers “zero liability,” which means you won’t be responsible for unauthorized or fraudulent purchases.

• Regularly order credit reports from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), and review for errors or fraudulent activity. You can order one free report annually from each at www.AnnualCreditReport.com, or more frequently for a small fee from each bureau.

• Create complex passwords and change them regularly.

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But now the Reform Movement has welcomed the Islamic Society of North America, an arm of the Muslim Brotherhood (which because, it supports Hamas, was named in the US Courts as unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land trial).

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Volunteers held up petitions during Lobby Day at the State House.

L-r: Audley Green with Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Paul Shannon with American Friends Service Committee, and Shelagh Foreman and Cole Harrison with Mass. Peace Action.

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his summer I volunteered to gather 200 signatures to put the “Budget for All” referendum question on the November 6 ballot.

What I accomplished (with the help of my daughter) in the 8th Essex District was duplicated by a grassroots army of volunteers all over the state, who got 25,000 signatures. As a result, the “Budget for All” ballot question will appear before a million Massachusetts voters in 91 cities and towns.

Twenty-three Massachusetts lawmakers have joined four U.S. congressmen in supporting for the non-binding “Budget for All,” which challenges the program cuts and austerity budgets now being discussed in Washington. Because the huge federal deficits were caused by a combination of tax breaks for large corporations and extremely high incomes, a Pentagon budget out of proportion to what the country can afford, the financial crisis caused by Wall Street, and the spiraling cost of health care, the “Budget For All” ballot question supports cuts to programs that caused the deficit, rather than to Social Security, Medicare and other programs that played no part in it.

By checking Yes, voters will tell Washington: No cuts to Social Security, Medicare or veterans benefits; invest in manufacturing, housing, transportation and renewable energy; end offshore tax havens and tax cuts on incomes over $250,000;

reduce the military budget, and bring all troops home safely from Afghanistan now.

Congressman Barney Frank supports the referendum, pointing to the “deeply-flawed” spending priorities of the federal government.

“The math is compelling,” he said. “If we do not make reductions approximating 25 percent of the military budget starting fairly soon, it will be impossible to continue to fund an adequate level of domestic activity, even with a repeal of Bush’s tax cuts for the very wealthy.”

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s 2011 Yearbook, the amount budgeted for military spending in the U.S. in 2011 was $711 billion — more than the military budgets of China, Russia, U.K., France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, India, Germany, Brazil, Italy, South Korea, Australia, Canada and Turkey combined.

Congressmen Frank, Michael Capuano, Ed Markey and James McGovern support the ballot question, as do eight state senators, including Sal DeDomenico of Everett and Thomas McGee of Lynn, and 15 state representatives.

The “Budget for All” ballot question is also endorsed by 50 social action and peace organizations.

The full list of elected officials who support the “Budget for All” ballot question may be found at: www.budget4allmass. org/supporters.

Bette Keva writes from Marblehead.

Ballot Question Forum NEWBURYPORT — Voters with questions about this year’s statewide ballot questions can get them answered at a free information night scheduled for Friday, November 2, from 7-9 p.m., at Firefighters Memorial Hall on Morgan Avenue, next to the Newbury Town Hall.

Speakers will include 2nd Essex District State Representative candidates Barry Fogel (Democrat) and Lenny Mirra (Republican).

Kathy Lique of Nahant, founder of Move To Amend North Shore,

and John Harwood of Newbury, a leader of the Democracy Amendment movement in the Newburyport area, will be cohosts and co-moderators.

Handouts will be available at the forum on the three statewide ballot questions: availability of motor vehicle repair information, prescribing medication to end life and medical use of marijuana.

Refreshments will be served.

For more info, contact John Harwood at jrharwood65000@ hotmail.com or 978-462-0723.

Hamas Charter Article 7 “The time will not come until Muslims will fight the Jews (and kill them); until the Jews hide behind rocks and trees, which will cry: O Muslim! There is a Jew hiding behind me, come on and kill him!”

Hamas Charter Article 15 “I swear by that who holds in His Hands the Soul of Muhammad!

I indeed wish to go to war for the sake of Allah! I will assault and kill, assault and kill, assault and kill.”

I don’t want my temple dues filtered to organizations that declare their fanatical dedication to murder all Jews.

In my temple, openmindedness excludes those who oppose their genocidal intent: “Charles Jacobs will never set foot in my temple,” said my rabbi.

I will join a congregation that says welcome to heroes and leaders like Dr. Jacobs.

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Why I Am Leaving Reform Judaism I joined Temple Israel, Boston, in 1960 and served as President of the Temple Israel Brotherhood and Chairman of the Israel Committee.

Now, when the beleaguered State of Israel needs every friend it can find, more and more Reform rabbis praise the infamous J Street and serve on the Rabbinic Cabinet of J Street.

The word “Zionism” has sadly become a pejorative, scornful word at Temple Israel.

I will be joining Congregation Or Yisrael in Newton, whose Rabbi, Jonina Pritzker, is a strong supporter of Israel. Unlike many Reform rabbis, she has warmly welcomed speakers like Dr. Charles Jacobs of Americans for Peace and Tolerance.

Robert T. Abrams, Esq. 288 Kent Street Brookline, MA (617) 232-2535

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Sixth District Candidates Trade Barbs at Political Debate Amy Sessler Powell Jewish Journal Staff

DANVERS — With a spirited crowd of about 600 letting the candidates know exactly how they felt, Sixth Congressional District candidates Daniel Fishman, Cong. John Tierney and Richard Tisei squared off on October 10 in a debate cosponsored by The Jewish Journal and the Salem News.

Moderated by Salem News

Editor David Olson, the candidates took questions from Susan Jacobs, Jewish Journal editor; Lisa Kosan, Jewish Journal president-elect and Helen Gifford, managing editor of the Salem News. The questions were developed with input from the readers of both papers.

The tone of the debate became combative almost immediately.

Tisei claimed he was “disappointed in the tone” and said he

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has “always run positive campaigns,” but Tierney struck back immediately, accusing him of taking super-PAC money, especially from the Young Guns, to run “the sleaziest campaign” that attacks him personally, rather than focusing on the issues.

Fishman, representing the Libertarian party, implored the audience to consider a thirdparty candidate if they want change.

On Israel, all the candidates stressed Israel’s right to defend herself. Tisei said that if a bomb from Canada were lobbed into the U.S., “people would put up with that for about 30 seconds,” but he also noted that he would put U.S. interests first. Tierney pointed to his record in supporting projects like the Iron Dome, sanctions against Iran, and said he would not “walk away from our allies.”

Fishman criticized U.S. foreign policy for “taking money from poor people here and giving it to rich people in other countries.” He fully supports Israel’s right to defend herself, criticized U.S. support for Arab leaders that he believes are enemies, but said, “I am not willing to send troops.”

When asked about the frosty relationship between the Democrats and Republicans in Congress, Tierney pointed to past successes in working across the aisle over his first eight terms, but said the Republicans

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L-r: RIchard Tisei, Daniel Fishman and John Tierney faced off.

in Congress today “are not interested in getting things done.”

Tisei pointed to his record over 26 years in the State House in working with leaders from both parties.

Tierney painted Tisei as part of a larger Republican agenda, while Tisei portrayed Tierney as part of the negative culture in Washington.

“Mr. Tisei, who supports a role for government, is with a party who says there is no role for government,” Tierney charged.

Tisei countered by attacking Tierney’s credibility, “We need problem solvers and John won’t go across the aisle.” He described himself as the only person who is “pro-gay marriage, pro-choice, who did not sign the Grover Norquist tax pledge to be attacked and

labeled an extremist.”

Fishman noted that three of the four faces on Mt. Rushmore were third party candidates.

In closing, Tisei urged voters to use this election as an “opportunity to change things in Congress,” calling his opponent, “exhibit A in what’s wrong.”

Tierney called the choice “simple,” claiming that a vote for Tisei would mean tax cuts for the rich and support for the Ryan budget.

Fishman urged the audience to vote with their conscience and not to assume that only a Democrat or Republican can win.

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Book Explores the Relationship Between U.S. Presidents and the Jews Sheldon S. Brown Special to the Journal

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uring this year of selecting the next U.S. president, voters’ thoughts turn to the candidates. For some Jewish voters, the connection between the candidates, Jews and the State of Israel is a determining factor when voting. In his carefully researched book entitled, “The Elected and the Chosen,” Denis Brian describes how the past 44 presidents have interacted with Jews, and also with the State of Israel, since its creation.

The author highlights the book accomplishbyte ments of each president, with episodes taken from their life, term in office and connection to Jews.

The book begins with George Washington and the victory of his Continental Army, in which about 2,000 Jews fought. It is known that Washington valued Haym Salomon because he

helped finance the American Revolution. Salomon is honored with a monument in Chicago, where he stands arm-in-arm with Washington and Robert Morris. (This reviewer, who grew up in Chicago, has viewed it many times.)

Readers will be interested in how U.S. presidents have played an important role in world Jewish history over the last 200 years. For example, when Syrian Jews were accused of a “blood libel” and were persecuted, Martin Van Buren intervened and James Polk came to their aid. Regarding Romanian Jews, Ulysses Grant appointed a U.S. consul to stem the rise of anti Semitism, and Rutherford Hayes attempted to improve their lives. Later presidents like James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Benjamin Harrison and William Taft decried Russian mistreatment of Jews.

Before the creation of the State of Israel, there were presidents who favored restoring a Jewish

homeland in Palestine. This included William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt also supported the innocence of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of betraying French secrets and exiled to Devil’s Island because he was a Jew. Later, Dreyfus was exonerated.

Endorsing the Balfour Declaration favoring a Jewish homeland in Palestine were Presidents Wilson and Harding.

Although Franklin Roosevelt favored settling Jews in Palestine, his State Department did not permit the S.S. St. Louis to drop off Holocaust survivors in Miami. He thought the Jews of the Holocaust could be saved by first winning WWII. The book contains some surprises. Dwight Eisenhower declared himself a Jew, and Lyndon Johnson thought of himself as an Israeli. Little known to the public is the smuggling by Johnson of hundreds of Holocaust survivors into the

U.S. by illegal and legal means, and then hiding them. He has yet to be recognized by Israel as “Righteous Among the Nations.”

Those who are fascinated about the relationships between U.S. presidents, Jews and the State of Israel, will find “The Elected and the Chosen” to be a good read.

Sheldon S. Brown is Professor of Psychology and Holocaust Studies at North Shore Community College, and Chair of the Forums on Tolerance.

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Perhaps at no other time since 1967 has the threat to Israel been as intense as it is today. The growing dominance of fundamentalist Islamic regimes is sweeping through the Middle East. The much anticipated fruits of the Arab Spring have turned into poisonous berries. The hope for democracy in the Arab world has all but vanished. The Muslim Brotherhood has seized power in Egypt, and in Libya the dreams of democracy have soured into chaos and violence. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has declared that “Israel must be wiped off the map.” That is just one of his many threats to the Jewish people. No one can question his motivations for nuclear power. While Secretary of State Clinton tells Israel to wait, Prime Minister Netanhayu asks “Wait for what?”

This threat to freedom is not confined to Jews. Christians in Egypt and other Arab lands are being aggressively persecuted and murdered. Hardly a day goes by where there is not yet another attack on the rights of minorities in these fundamentalist countries.

While gays parade in Tel Aviv, they are slaughtered in Tehran.

While women drive in Haifa, they are openly molested in Cairo. The threat may begin towards Israel, but the ugly tentacles of this terror extends to anyone, anywhere who does not subscribe to the Islamic jihadist theocracy.

On November 6, the people of Massachusetts will have an opportunity to cast their ballot for U.S. Senator. Scott Brown has repeatedly shown his strong and unconditional support for the security of Israel. He understands that the security of Israel and the U.S. are intertwined. He has stated

time and time again that there is no distinction between the safety of the citizens of Eilat and the citizens of El Paso. Sen. Brown has also been one of the most bipartisan senators. He has voted with his party leadership 54% of the time. Just about an even split.

Isn’t that what this community wants in a senator? Someone who is independent, respected and thoughtful. Someone who is not just a party puppet, but a true independent. Scott Brown has earned our vote this November.

As a community, we must go beyond traditional party loyalties and examine the record of the candidates. Let us ignore the noise, rhetoric and party nonsense. Let’s continue to do the right thing and reward hard work, integrity and honesty. We urge all members of the community to support Sen. Scott Brown as he supports our freedoms and liberties worldwide.

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Courting the Jewish Vote

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s courting the Jewish vote important?

Campaigners seem to think so. Although Jews comprise just two percent of the electorate, we have always voted in high numbers.

Over the past 10 presidential elections, with the exception of Jimmy Carter’s second term, the percentage of Jews voting for a Democratic president was between 64 and 80 percent, according to data from the Jewish Virtual Library.

This year, perceiving an opening, the Republican Jewish Coalition is spending $6.5 million to sway Jewish voters to Mitt Romney. Democrats know that even a 10 percent loss of the Jewish vote could cost them — especially in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida.

Will the Jewish vote this year represent a break from the past? Can Jews be persuaded to vote as one, united behind a singular

issue? Candidates on both sides of the aisle are putting considerable financial resources into this question. Obviously, Israel’s security is high on the list, but Jews also have a long history of supporting social causes such as women’s rights, labor, healthcare and public education — platforms traditionally espoused by Democrats.

There is no denying that voting is a Jewish value. The Pirke Avot teach us not to be bystanders in the world, and the principle of hakaras hatov teaches us to recognize benefits afforded us, and show appreciation by participating in the process. Although we Jews may not get behind the same issue(s), especially in this election, we have always felt the obligation to vote.

Whichever candidate(s) you stand with, and whatever issues you support, be sure to go to the polls on November 6.

letters to the editor Tierney’s Real Position on Israel Congressman Tierney’s Israel position paper (Journal, October 11), and his comments during Journal-sponsored debate with Richard Tisei and Dan Fishman, caused me much concern. After reviewing his record on the many bipartisan Congressional pro-Israel initiatives that he did not support, it appears that there is much daylight between his actions and his words.

In July 2012, Congress sent a bipartisan letter spearheaded by Howard Berman and Ileana Ros-Lehtinten calling on the president to designate the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Tanker Company as supporters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

This would have allowed the U.S.

to impose sanctions on foreign companies that continue to do business with NIOC and NITC. This was signed by 207 members of Congress. John Tierney was not on board.

In January 2010, Tierney was one of the Gaza 54. This was a letter signed by 54 Democrats to President Obama demanding that he put pressure on Israel to lift its naval blockade of Gaza.

In June 2010, Tierney did not sign the Poe/Peters bipartisan letter signed by 337 members of Congress and sent to Obama reiterating Israel’s right to defend itself. He did not sign the April 2010 Jackson/Pence bipartisan letter urging tougher sanctions on Iran, signed by 366 members of Congress and sent to the presi-

Veteran Shares His Views Carol Denbo (“Tired of Hate Mail,” Journal, October 11) just doesn’t like John Tierney.

What hate mail has he sent?

That Richard Tisei is a Tea Party favorite who prefers Paul Ryan’s healthcare voucher system?

I’d like Tisei to answer what happens when people exhaust their vouchers. The voucher plan, like Bush’s Prescription Medicare Part D, are both huge money makers for insurers and drug firms. Ask any senior who reached that prescription donut hole.

John Tierney is s a wonderful public servant who has represented the interests of his constituents. Tierney has my vote because he has earned it by

representing me as a veteran.

He’ll use all the political tools at his disposal to win re-election, just as any politician would, including Tisei.

I also agree with Hy Goldin (“Imagine,” October 11) as to why any Jew would vote for Romney, especially veterans.

Romney was eligible to be drafted in 1968, but the coward became a Mormon missionary and was sent to France for two years. He came back and got another exemption for advanced study for three more years, letting others sacrifice in his place. He doesn’t deserve to be commander in chief.

Saul P. Heller Salem

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dent, or the March 2010 Hoyer/ Cantor bipartisan letter reaffirming the UN/Israel relationship signed by 335 members and sent to Secretary of State Clinton.

In November 2009, House Resolution 867 condemning the Goldstone Report was signed by 344 members. Tierney did not sign this resolution. In May 2009, the Hoyer/Cantor bipartisan letter reaffirming the Peace Process Principles was signed by 327 members and sent to the president. Tierney did not sign this, either.

John Tierney is not the supporter of Israel that he claims to be. Actions speak louder than words.

Jon Rosenthal Marblehead

More Belief in the Tooth Fairy As a college student about to enter what will likely be a 50+ year career in the workforce, I’d like to applaud Richard Tisei’s message and call for reform. My generation, and the one ahead of me, has more belief in the tooth fairy, than in the idea that Medicare and Social Security will be here for us if politicians continue to lack the courage to confront the issue.

My generation needs a congressman who will go to Washington, seriously weigh the issues, and come up with the solution that works for the long term — not just rubber stamp a political agenda and be complicit with the quick Bandaid that will help him get reelected.

For my entire life, John Tierney has not been that congressman. He has rejected efforts to secure solvency at every turn. Congress must do everything it can to save Medicare, Social Security and the overwhelming debt and deficit — not just because it is a pressing issue of the day, but because my generation needs it.

Ian Kingsbury Marblehead

Journal cartoonist George Freedman will be presenting his book “Drawn From Life,” a 30-year retrospective, at the JCCNS Book Month event on November 18.

Repeal the Republicans The country recently got good news. The job report offered proof that our economy is recovering from its financial collapse. Yet Gov. Romney claimed that good news wasn’t actually good. Most of his party claimed that the President had manipulated the figures. As a lifelong Republican, I found this reaction too infuriating to endure.

Just remember what faced the Democrats when the majority of American voters chose them to lead us out of the terrible crisis that the Republicans had created. We all lost 40% of what we had worked a lifetime for when the value of our houses and our retirement savings plummeted.

Millions of us lost jobs. Middle class Americans learned how to live poor.

So what did my Party do?

Help repair their damage? Put

suffering Americans ahead of their ambitions? No. They threw us under the bus. Our misery was their political opportunity.

Republican leaders worked to prevent economic recovery, hoping we would return them to power.

This is the most cynical, anti-American plot I have seen during my long life. I’m deeply ashamed that the party of Lincoln has sunk so low.

Now, there is incontrovertible evidence that this gamble has failed.

This election is our opportunity to send these cynical, right wing outliers to the trashheap of history, where they belong. We must punish them for their actions, and allow the party of Lincoln to rebuild. We must register and vote for every Democrat on our ballots. Repeal the Republicans.

Marjorie Harshaw Robie Ipswich

Some Thoughts on Physician Assisted Suicide Rabbi David Meyer is right: Halakhah is clear-cut against physician-assisted suicide. (“Vote No on Question 2,” Journal, October 11). However, how to balance the non-religious arguments for and against PAS is not obvious.

First, some clarifications: Question 2 would not legalize active euthanasia. Rather, the patient would voluntarily selfadminister the lethal drug. PAS would be legal only for terminally ill adults deemed psychologically fit, and with only six months left. The bill makes specific provisions against abuse or any lowering of the patient’s standard of care.

However, while no abuse is evident in Oregon or Washington, where PAS is legal, questions remain of how this option will affect people’s treatment decisions. End of life care can be extremely expensive, and some opponents of PAS, includ-

ing rabbi and bioethicist Elliot Dorff, worry that patients will feel pressured to choose PAS to save their families money.

In Oregon, the most common reasons cited for choosing PAS are loss of autonomy, decreasing ability to participate in enjoyable activities, and loss of dignity. Patients have not frequently cited pain as a significant incentive. Most patients who have chosen PAS were white, married, college-educated and suffered from cancer.

While I will vote to legalize PAS, I remain uneasy. What if it all goes wrong? Ultimately, however, I have no right to make so grave a decision on others’ behalf. I trust in the examples set by the citizens of Oregon and Washington, and in families’ love and patients’ will to live, to make PAS a dignified option rather than a coercive one.

Jack Zietman Salem

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Rabbis Speak Out on Physician-Assisted Suicide Question 2, also referred to as the Physician-Assisted Suicide initiative, will appear on the November 6 ballot in Massachusetts. If passed, this measure would give a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and given a prognosis of less than six months to live, the ability to request a doctor’s prescription

for medication to end his or her life.

Similar legislation has been adopted in the states of Oregon and Washington.

The Journal asked several local rabbis to weigh in on this controversial issue.

Here are their responses:

Lives Are Literally at Stake

A Jewish Response to Question 2

Rabbi Baruch HaLevi Special to the Journal

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hen I was 16 years old, my paternal grandmother committed suicide. Nearly 20 years later, my father chose to end his own life. It’s safe to say that I am not objective when it comes to the issue of suicide. However, I don’t draw my ethical or moral conclusions merely from my life experience, nor from my heart, but from the wisdom of Judaism.

Although there are so many issues where Judaism is grey, on this issue, our tradition is black and white. Suicide, assisted or not, is a sin. Some sins are between us and God. Others are between us and human beings. The issue of suicide and assisted suicide, however, is a moral sin on both accounts.

Firstly, Judaism posits that our life is not our own. Our mortal body, infused with our immortal soul, is a gift from God. As our body has been gifted to us, so must it be returned; both in its natural state and at its natural time and no sooner, regardless of our opinion, our physician’s opinion or our society’s opinions, practices or policies.

When facing an end of life situation, we do indeed have the right to seek out (and health care professionals have the obligation to provide) every means available to aid in comfort and ease the pain that may very well occur. Moreover, our tradition permits the withholding or withdrawing of anything that would impede the natural dying process. However, committing suicide or assisting in suicide is strictly forbidden.

Secondly, this issue violates a trust between us and our society, doctors, family and even generations yet to be born.

Doctor assisted suicide is obviously fraught with medical, policy and practical ethical issues and conundrums we haven’t even begun to think through,

let alone confront.

I’ll leave such questions to the professionals to answer.

But as a rabbi and a survivor, I’m equally concerned with how this reality would impact our relationships.

The patient-doctor relationship borders upon sacred, and certainly this will impact the roles, attitudes and choices of both the doctor and the patient.

Family relationships are fragile. We all know examples, far more benign than this, which have torn families apart.

Assisted suicide will undoubtedly prove to be volatile and destructive when it comes to our family relationships.

The fabric of society is tenuous. The last thing this, or any society needs, is one more practice that quantifies, calculates or ultimately reduces human life to statistics, policies and dollars.

And finally, we are here to teach those around us not only how to live, but how to die. When we hasten our death we may circumvent pain, but we do not circumvent suffering — we simply pass it on to those left standing in our wake. In the end, all we really do is circumvent a true teaching moment — how to fully live not in spite of death, but because of death.

Suicide, perhaps like no other issue humanity has or will ever confront, is brimming with “slippery slopes” and unintended consequences. It is an endless Pandora’s Box, which we cannot, must not, open to debate; lives, quite literally, are at stake.

Rabbi Baruch HaLevi is the spiritual leader of Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott, and co-author of “Revolution of the Jewish Spirit.” Read more of his writings at www.RabbiB.com.

Rabbi David Meyer Special to the Journal

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erhaps you might wonder how a tradition as ancient as ours contemplated the modern technologies that provide life-support systems to the terminally ill. But because of the concern for the dignity of the ill, of compassion for the suffering, as well as our highest standards for choosing life, the sources that offer us guidance are abundant.

In the preeminent, medieval code of Jewish law, the Shulchan Aruch, we are taught that a person who is dying is considered to be a human being in every aspect, and it forbids hastening that person’s death.

At first glance, Question 2 on the ballot this November 6 might seem reasonable. How could anyone oppose the idea of compassionate care for the dying?

Fortunately, however, since the movement for legalization began to take hold in the 1970’s, tremendous strides have been made in palliative care, pain management and hospice as a normative and often desired approach to end of life care. As Jews, we can still come to the conversation guided by the ethical wisdom rooted in both Torah and time.

There are significant red flags and flaws in Question 2, which would, in and of themselves, demand a “no” vote on the bill. For example, the initiative does not require patients who request suicide to first receive a psychiatric evaluation.

Another is the rather arbitrary number of six months left to live as the time frame for permitting the administration of a lethal toxin. We all know cases where the medical experts were simply wrong in their estimates.

Finally, we have to be wary of the slippery slope that might find our theoretical “right to die” evolving in to the “duty

to die.” Perhaps, wanting what’s best for their surviving dear ones, terminally ill patients may simply choose suicide as a means of saving their family the financial and emotional burdens of long-term health care.

There is something we can all do to take greater control of our end-of-life treatments. That is to encourage one another to have those conversations about end-of-life wishes, and how final decisions are to be made.

Do you want to pursue life-prolonging measures? Would you ever want a feeding tube inserted or withdrawn, and would you want a “comfort care only” order written, if necessary by your physician? Have you prepared an advance directive such as a living will or health care proxy?

Jewish tradition has always sought to balance our profound commitment to the wonder and sanctity of life, with a devoted compassion for the suffering of the ill or dying. Recognizing both the ethical and the practical dangers of permitting assisted suicide, Jewish rabbis, leaders and ethicists have instead advocated on behalf of ever more effective palliative care, greater consideration of the introduction of “heroic measures,” and the frank conversations between families, care-givers and clergy in expressing the wishes of the ill regarding their end-of-life decisions.

Rabbi David Meyer is the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead. This is condensed from a sermon delivered on September 30. For the full version, visit www.emanu-elstage.org.

Anti-Israel Professors at Northeastern University Charles Jacobs

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ichard Cravatts’ new book, “Geno­cidal Liberalism: The University’s Jihad Against Israel and the Jews,” concludes that across America, “it is the academics who lead the charge against Israel.” This seems confirmed by our experience at Northeastern University (NU), where anti-Israel (and anti-Semitic) professors have taught hundreds if not thousands of America’s future leaders a negative, and at times demonic, view of the Jewish state and its supporters.

Apart from the damage this does to American support for Israel, it can also create a hostile climate on campus for Jews. Indeed, the Jewish students who appear on our NU videos (www.shameonneu.com) complain that they feel culturally and ethnically assaulted in some classes.

But why are so many American college professors hostile to Israel? Cravatts explains that anti-Israelism fits perfectly into the worldview of many professors as a twisted extension of the left’s standard critique of the West. A simplified version goes like this: Western power, racism and xenophobia stand in the way of world peace, justice and equality. Israel is a projection of Western power, a European colony in the heart of indigenous, impoverished innocents. Israel is bad because the West is bad, but also Israel’s “oppression of the Palestinians” makes Westerners accessories to a crime. Decent Westerners must fight to right this wrong.

On many campuses across the country, “Palestinianism” — the view that the greatest human rights sin on the planet is Jewish oppression of the Arabs — has become the reigning doctrine. Indeed, events such as the mass murder of civilians in Syria and horrific assaults on Christian communities in Sudan, Egypt and Iraq, or the subjugation of women, gays and minorities in the Muslim world, which don’t fit the paradigm, are mostly ignored.

Universities have become saturated with this think-

ing. Sadly, the Jewish response has been mostly silent acquiescence or denial. Beginning in 2001, some Jewish activists, seeing that mainstream Jewish organizations were failing to act, launched grassroots organizations to address the campus problem. For the most part, their strategies focused exclusively on educating Jewish students on campus about the Israeli-Arab conflict, and preparing Jewish high schoolers for the campus battles that lay ahead. The unspoken assumption was that Jewish students could counter the often-tenured faculty. It’s obvious now that this was a false assumption.

Without significant support of their communities, Jewish students — no matter how well-versed in historical truths — cannot possibly take on anti-Israel professors and the weak administrations that cower before them. The Jewish community has left Jewish students virtually alone on the battlefield.

What about “our” professors — the Jews who teach on campus? Don’t they help Jewish students confront the forces arrayed against them? Not so much. When we produced “Columbia Unbecoming” in 2004, about the intimidation of Jewish students at Columbia University, many Jewish professors validated the complaints we heard from Jewish students. Yet not one of them would publicly speak out in their defense.

Since then I’ve spoken to dozens of Jewish professors, many of whom agree on the factors that explain their silence: • Protect “academic freedom” at all costs: This is a red line, which if breeched, invites no end of possible interference from outside the ivory tower walls. Academic freedom was granted to scholars so they could pursue the truth in a scientific, rigorous manner. Now it has become a wild card, giving license to preach partisan biases. It is

hard in today’s academy to defend the idea of truth, or the existence of objective methods to distinguish lies and errors from true representations of reality.

• Anti-provincialism: Many Jewish professors have adopted a universalist posture because defending one’s own small tribe is seen as selfish and provincial. Better to be seen as caring for “everyone.”

• Personal peace: Professors do not wish to be embroiled in sour or hostile relations in their places of work.

• Job security and maximizing career opportunities: No disrespect intended, but perhaps this should be at the top of the list.

The Hillel rabbi at Columbia, Charles Sheer, is a Jewish campus leader with courage. He agreed to be interviewed in our film to defend the truths that the Jewish students expressed. He admitted he was sorry for his long silence.

He said: “When a student would come and report these incidences, what I would say was, ‘Go back to the professor; maybe you misheard them; talk it through.’ Then, the next thing I would say is, ‘Talk to the chair of your department. And if that gives you no recourse, talk to the dean.’

Honestly none of the students would ever do that. It takes an awful lot of ego strength for a student to go back to a professor and challenge him. I was very disappointed in myself, not to be able to get more people to speak out against these issues.”

Rabbi Sheer tried to redeem himself by ending his silence. I truly hope that some of NU’s Jewish professors will say in public what they know and say among themselves: that their Jewish students are right to complain, and should be helped.

Charles Jacobs is a local Jewish leader and head of Americans for Peace and Tolerance.

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High School Students to Stage ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

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SOUTH HAMILTON — About 45 students from HamiltonWenham Regional High School will perform in an upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in the school’s recentlyrenovated Ferrini Dramatics Center, which features a new sound system, lights, curtains and seats.

Performances will take place November 2, 3, 9 and 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors; $12 for adults, and can be purchased at the door.

The ac­claimed

musical, featuring the iconic songs “Tradition,” “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” will be directed by Chris Shailor, longtime head of the high school drama department.

Most of the students in the cast and crew live in Hamilton, Wenham and/or Rockport, and range in age from freshmen to seniors.

The school is located at 775 Bay Road (Route 1A) in South Hamilton. Call 978-468-0400.

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hen he was an adorable, large-eyed, curly-haired toddler, everyone knew James “Jamie” Beaman was destined for the spotlight. His face beamed when he sang, danced and acted in community performances.

For the past 20 years he has performed in national touring productions, professional theaters, and created a successful cabaret show — both here and STAGE in Europe. The 47-year-old wowed audiences in the national touring company of “Spamalot,” portraying Sir Robin for 22 months.

Now, he’s coming home to Beverly, performing in “Guys and Dolls” at North Shore Music Theatre. He portrays crap shooter Rusty Charlie, singing the show’s big number, “Fugue for Tinhorns.” He appears with the ensemble throughout the production, and is the understudy for two male stars.

Although New York Citybased Beaman traveled to 62 cities with “Spamalot,” this is his first time performing inthe-round at the local NSMT. He welcomes that challenge.

“We [actors] like a challenge and to be creatively challenged,” he said. “Having the audience all around you, we must make sure we’re not excluding [facing] anybody,” he said.

His fellow Boston University alumna, NSMT Artistic Director Arianna Knapp, is delighted that Beaman was cast in the show.

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Jamie Beaman of Beverly will perform in “Guys and Dolls” at North Shore Music Theatre.

“I got to see his work at BU in Shakespeare and Moliere comedy roles, but not musical comedy,” she said. “Then, I remembered he did ‘Spamalot,’ and knew he would be terrific for ‘Guys and Dolls.’ He’s an incredible talent.”

Beaman is happy to be back, despite bittersweet childhood memories of the region. He was four years old when his family moved to Beverly. His father, Donald, taught scenic design at Boston University’s theater department, and designed sets for university shows. His mother, Myrna “Mickey” Coburn Beaman, ran the Temple B’nai Abraham youth group, did theatrical productions, and owned the Acting Place in Beverly, where he received formative training.

His parents quickly realized his aptitude for theater, and encouraged it. However, from

elementary school through his sophomore year at Beverly High School, Beaman was bullied and beaten for being “different.” At 15, he earned early entrance into Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington, where he received an associate’s degree and acceptance as a gay actor.

“Students were encouraged to do whatever they wanted,” he said. “...I was heavily involved in the theater there, and did many productions...It was a wonderful school, filled with people who didn’t fit in at public school, and were academically able.

“It saved my life. It helped me gain my self-confidence. It prepared me well for college. I went to Boston University and got an acting degree after that,” he added.

Today, Beaman advocates for organizations which help kids who are bullied.

Beaman notes that things are changing in Beverly. He is happy to see the Unitarian Church flying a rainbow flag, and NSMT’s special night for gays and lesbians.

“Being who you really are is the way to go through life,” he mused. “It’s nice to come back to Beverly and be in this show.

It’s nice to complete the circle and show everyone I’m living my dream... to come home and show people I set out to do what I wanted.”

Catch “Guys and Dolls” at North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Rd., Beverly, October 30 through November 11.

Tickets are $40-$70. Call 978232-7200 or visit www.nsmt.org.

Limited Edition Lithos Feature Jewish Baseball Players Congregation Shirat Hayam proudly presents

Israeli Festival of the Arts

featuring original oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs and etchings.

This exhibition and sale will include 1,500 works of art by over 100 Israeli artists from the Safrai Gallery in Jerusalem.

Thursday, November 15 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Friday, November 16 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday, viewing only following Shabbat Café until 2:00 pm Saturday evening, November 17 7:00 – 10:30 pm Sunday, November 18 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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conic artist Ron Lewis has completed a new lithograph featuring 26 Jewish baseball players. The signed pieces are available through Art O Graphs Limited of Buffalo Grove, Ill. Orders are being taken now, and the lithographs will be ready to ship November 7. A total of 500 numbered prints will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Featured on the lithograph is Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax, MVP award winners Al Rosen and Ryan Braun, All-Stars Shawn Green, Ian Kinsler, Kevin Youkilis, Brad Ausmus, World Series players Art Shamsky, Gabe Kapler, Steve Yeager, Mike Epstein and Scott Feldman, among others.

The piece also includes a 27th figure, the late Hank Greenberg, unsigned of course, considered the greatest Jewish hitter of all time.

In addition to the players, shown in uniform standing on the field, “spectators” in the stands behind the grouping include Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Cubs president Theo Epstein and broadcast legend Larry King, among others.

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Jewish Book Month Features High Fashion, Superman and More MARBLEHEAD — Did you know that Clark Kent was created by two Jewish cartoonists in 1932, and Jewish artists have kept him the quintessential super hero for generations?

Author Larry Tye will kick off the 17th year of Jewish Book Month, talking about his new biography, “Superman,” on Thursday, November 1, at 7 p.m. at the JCCNS. On Tuesday, November 6 at 7 p.m., Boston Globe advice columnist Meredith Goldstein will dish about her warm and witty debut novel, “The Singles.”

Share a cocktail with her before the program.

Fashionistas will adore the annual Girls Night Out program, this year featuring Rachelle Bergstein, author of “Women

Raye. The event will take place Tuesday, November 13, at 6 p.m. at Kernwood Country Club.

Editorial cartoonist Dr. George Freedman will present his new book of original editorial cartoons on Sunday, November 18, at 10 a.m. The event features brunch and an exhibit of some of Dr. Freedman’s favorite works.

Finally, Cantor Matt Axelrod, a Cohen Hillel Academy alumnus, will talk about his practical guide for families and students — “Surviving Your Bar/ Bat Mitzvah.” This event is Wednesday, November 28, at 7 p.m. at Cohen Hillel Academy.

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‘Life on the Gaza Border,’ With Discussion to Follow NORTH ANDOVER — The Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation will present the film, “Qassaba.

Life on the Gaza Boarder,” on Sunday, October 28, at 4 pm at Osgood Landing, 1570-1600 Osgood St., North Andover.

“Qassaba,” written and directed by Yair Orbach a student of Sapir College, FILM near Sderot, uses black humor to raise questions about life in the shadows of Qassam missiles.

The film tells the story of Yossi, who meets the woman of his dreams in a shelter during a “Color Red” alarm. She does not visit the campus frequently, so Yossi concocts a crazy way to keep

meeting. In this upside down world, Qassam rockets play a positive role. The movie is in Hebrew, with subtitles.

The screening will be followed by an interactive discussion with Jeremy Maissel of Israel Seminars. Maissel has a particular expertise in the current conflict between Israel and Hamas on the Israel-Gaza border. As resident of a kibbutz near Sderot, he and his family have firsthand experience of life in this difficult environment.

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espite the fact that it was written in the late 1960s about the early 1940s, Chaim Potok’s “The Chosen” is a contemporary tale. It is the story of two Jewish boys from very different societies. Daniel Saunders is the son of a Chasidic rabbi.

Reuven Malter is stage heir to a more progressive Zionist legacy. Despite their differences, they are able to find common ground and, in the process, teach their families and communities a little something about acceptance and understanding.

The Lyric Stage enjoyed great success last year presenting Potok’s “My Name is Asher Lev.” With “The Chosen,” currently running through November 17, they are adapting what is perhaps Potok’s best-known story. Directed by Israeli-born, Brandeis-educated, Fulbright scholar Daniel Gidron, the Lyric production features Brandeis alum and well-known Boston actor Charles Linshaw, as Reuven.

Linshaw points out that the film and stage versions of “The Chosen” are very different. “We haven’t tried to create a play that replicates the film in any way, nor have we tried to work against the film’s influence,” he said. They offer their own take on the story.

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Chosen” has withstood the test of time, Linshaw cited its universal appeal.

“Most people can relate to friendship, fathers and sons, grief, worry, anxiety about the future, hard economic times, questions about faith, how we must make choices, and how in doing so, we define who are and who we will become,” he said.

Linshaw hopes the Lyric production resonates with contemporary audiences.

“There may be people who like the play better, those who find the movie more accessible, and those who feel that nothing could ever measure up to

the book. But our goal is to tell the story as clearly, honestly and authentically as we can, and we hope to transport our audience to another time and place,” he said.

“One of the central themes of this play is tolerance, and the notion that contradictory ideas and beliefs can coexist without any one side being more right than the other,” said Linshaw, who believes that idea is incredibly relevant right now.

See “The Chosen” at The Lyric Stage, 140 Clarendon St., Boston.

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Original Painting to be Auctioned Off

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“Siblings,” by Florence Smith

WINTHROP — An original painting by the late artist Florence Smith will be auctioned off at Temple Tifereth Israel’s craft fair, taking place on Sunday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The painting is titled

“Siblings.” Similar paintings by Smith have sold for between $700 and $1,000.

Temple Tifereth Israel is located at 93 Veterans Rd., Winthrop.

Israeli Folk Dance Workshop From Russia With Love NORTH ANDOVER — Choreographer Ira Weisburd will present an Israeli folk dance workshop on Sunday, November 11, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The program is geared for dancers of all ages.

Both circle and line dances will be taught, so no partner is needed. Admission is $10 with registration before November 7, or $12 at the door.

It will take place at Osgood Landing, 1580 Osgood St., North Andover. Contact Arline at arlineferguson@gmail.com or 978-388-6995.

WELLESLEY — Writer Gary Shteyngart has established himself as the poet laureate and court jester of a new generation of Russian Jewish immigrants.

Born in Leningrad, he burst onto the scene with “The Russian Debutante’s Handbook,” for which he won the National Jewish Book Award.

Shteyngart will talk about his life and career with Professor Jonathan Wilson of Tufts University on Monday, November 5, at 8 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley. Visit www.newcenterboston.org or call 617-531-4610.

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Senatorial Candidates Share Their Views on Israel Elizabeth Warren Special to the Journal

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ince her founding more than 60 years ago, Israel and the United States have been steadfast, trusted and reliable allies. I unequivocally support the right of a Jewish, democratic state of Israel to exist, and to be safe and secure. The U.S.-Israel relationship is rooted in shared values and common interests, based on a commitment to liberty, pluralism and the rule of law. These values transcend time, and they are the basis of our unbreakable bond.

To me, it is a moral imperative to support and defend Israel, and I am committed to ensuring its long-term security by maintaining its qualitative military edge.

Israel must be able to defend itself from the serious threats it faces from terrorist organizations to hostile states, including Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and others.

That’s why I support the approach President Obama — joined by a bipartisan consensus in Congress — has taken in working to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. A nuclear Iran would be a threat to the United States, our allies, the region and the world. I support strong economic sanctions in conjunction with other countries that have placed serious political pressure on Iran, as well as vigorous diplomacy to try to resolve the situation through negotiations. Like the President, I believe that careless talk of rushing to war is unhelpful, and, I believe the United States must take the necessary steps to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The United States can play an active role in helping to resolve the Israeli-

Palestinian conflict and bring peace to the region. I am a strong proponent of a two-state solution to the conflict, with a Jewish, democratic state of Israel and a state for the Palestinian people. The U.S. can and should play an active role in promoting a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that is agreed to by the parties, but I do not believe that a lasting peace can be imposed from the outside, or that either party should take unilateral steps — such as the Palestinians’ application for UN membership — that move the parties further away from negotiations.

I am deeply proud that Israel and Massachusetts are natural economic allies. Like Massachusetts, Israel has a real commitment and advantage in hightech and innovative industries. There are approximately 100 companies in Massachusetts with Israeli founders or based on Israeli technologies — creating $2.4 billion in value, and thousands of jobs for our economy.

As a United States Senator, I will work to ensure Israel’s security and success, and I will support active American leadership to help bring peace and security to Israel and the region. The relationship between the United States and Israel is a longstanding and important one for both countries, and I am committed to further developing this partnership to promote our shared interests, and to strengthen the bond between the American and Israeli peoples.

Senator Scott Brown Special to the Jewish Journal

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have been a supporter of Israel long before I was an elected official. Now, after more than two years in the Senate, I am very proud to be part of a strong, bipartisan consensus that stands

by Israel in the face of mounting threats.

Our countries share a core set of national values that includes a steadfast dedication to democracy, individual freedoms, religious faith and respect, the spirit of optimism and entrepreneurship, and a vision of a peaceful world.

In August of 2010, I traveled to Israel to observe the spirit of the Israeli people and the challenges they face. In a region filled with terror-sponsoring regimes, Israel stands as a beacon of hope and freedom. The United States has always known that a strong and secure Israel is important to our own national security.

In a September, 2010 editorial in the Wall Street Journal I wrote that there is no greater strategic threat facing the world than a nuclear-armed Iran. A unified and collective effort to counter this threat is possibly the most important issue of our time because with the fate of Iran’s nuclear program, so goes the fate of the Middle East.

Draconian sanctions represent the best alternative to military action. I believe the sanctions contained in the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 continue to make a major impact, but there is still more that can be done.

I introduced legislation that would deny U.S. entry for foreign national CEOs and officers of companies that make invest-

ments in Iran. In December 2010, I introduced the bipartisan Stop Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program to increase economic and diplomatic pressure on Iran and those that do business with them. In August, I joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on President Obama to sanction the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). When the administration did not act, I co-sponsored an amendment to impose sanctions on CBI that passed the Senate, and will have a serious effect on the Iranian regime.

I strongly disagree with my opponent when she states that we need a “nuanced” approach to Iran. I will continue to work across the aisle to stifle Iran’s development of a nuclear weapon, and be clear that the United States stands on the side of Israel.

I also stand with Israel and the majority of world leaders in support of a twostate solution as the greatest hope for sustained peace. Yet a two-state solution should be premised on security for Israel, and not be imposed by outside parties.

Israel has made enormous sacrifices in an attempt to secure peace — including the unilateral withdrawal from Gaza.

As a proud member of the Army National Guard, in which I have served for over 32 years, I understand the challenges that Israel faces. I humbly ask for your vote so that I can continue to advocate for a strong U.S.–Israel relationship.

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Young Woman Gains a Voice for Israel Annie Davis

Special to the Journal

W

henever I think back on this past summer, I feel as though the wind has been knocked out of me.

Those four weeks were a period of extreme personal growth and self-discovery. I was intellectually and emotionally challenged in ways I never thought possible. Most of all, I was inspired to make my mark on the world.

All this was the result of I Speak Israel.

I Speak Israel is a summer program for teenagers that combines tourism with Israel advocacy. It is a joint effort of Young Judaea, a movement that seeks to build Jewish identity and Zionist commitment; and The David Project, a non-profit that shapes campus opinion on Israel by educating, training and empowering student leaders to be thoughtful, strategic and persuasive advocates.

ISI was launched in the summer of 2012, and I was fortunate to have been one of its first guinea pigs. Twenty other teens and I participated in daily classes on the Arab-Israeli conflict, advocacy and current events.

Though the itinerary included such standard sites as the Kotel, ISI often took us off the beaten track. We toured Sderot, saw the poverty in Tel Sheva, and learned about the tensions between Jews and minorities, between Haredi and secular Israelis, and the haves and

have-nots.

I came to appreciate the complexity of Israel’s situation.

ISI forced me to scrupulously reexamine my beliefs, think independently and form my own conclusions. The outcome was a deeper, more mature understanding of Israeli society. No more do I naively perceive Israel as flawless. Instead, I regard it as an imperfect state that defends itself and its identity more honorably than would any other country in similar circumstances.

This nuanced view is, I think, essential for effective and informed advocacy.

More than anything, however, ISI was empowering. Before I left, I did not consider myself a leader. I thought it was both my fate and desire to follow others, and I had resigned myself to being a silent bystander.

ISI changed that. The madrihim continually reinforced the idea that every person has the

Courtesy photos

Above, the I Speak Israel group, in Israel. Right, Annie Davis back at home, ready to make a difference.

power to change the world.

Through activities and interactions with the rest of the group, I discovered that I have what it takes to make people listen. ISI imbibed me with Israeli chutzpah. I began to speak out and challenge people with whom I disagreed.

I now want to make a difference. I want to embrace the

challenge of standing up for my convictions. At college, I want to use the advocacy skills I learned on ISI to make the case for Israel on campus. I want to proudly display an Israeli flag in my dorm, and have the courage to explain why it is there.

The David Project’s tagline is “educating voices for Israel.”

Author and lecturer Dr. Tal Ben-

Shahar once said, “An imperfect voice is better than perfect silence.” I believe ISI has taken me a step further. It has made me the perfect voice.

Annie Davis, 18, is now a freshman at Johns Hopkins University. She attended Maimonides School in Brookline.

‘Less Hamas, More Hummus’ BOSTON — “Less Hamas, More Hummus” should help American college students recognize some of the threats facing Israel and their origins. The campaign is being launched by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA), in cooperation with the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).

Plans are to hold “Less Hamas, More Hummus” events on 30 campuses over the coming academic year.

Students interested in bringing this campaign to their campuses should contact CAMERA at 617-789-3672 or email Aviva Slomich at aviva@ camera.org.

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Shubie’s Marketplace, at 16 Atlantic Ave. in Marblehead, has made their tasting kitchen available for cooking. Teens are needed for shifts on Sunday, November 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m., or 1:30-3 p.m. Guest chefs will be on hand for culinary inspiration.

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SWAMPSCOTT — Chabad Hebrew School has launched a Jewish learning curriculum called Hebrew Wizards that revolves around a series of thematic boards. Each of these giant laminated poster boards is a colorful, visual depiction of key Jewish ideas, stories, facts and traditions. The boards vary in topic and include Hebrew language, Torah stories, Tefillah (prayer), Chagim (Jewish holidays), Israel and more.

With lessons guided by Rabbi Yossi Lipsker, students work in small groups with a Hebrew school team member to “master” specific boards they select.

The groups may, for example, decide to write a play, create an art project, write a song or design a board game. Mastery is demonstrated using both the Hebrew Wizards Quick Quiz iPhone app projected on flat screen TVs, and during monthly Color War days, where students demonstrate what they’ve learned while play-

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School Director Aliza Friedman believes the boards help teach Judaism in a fun and spirited, hands-on environment.

“We are always looking for new, up-to-date and innovative programs for our students. At Chabad Hebrew School the old and the new are fused together,

bringing our ancient traditions to a generation of children born into a world of touch-screen technology,” she said.

Space is still available for the 2012-2013 school year. The first Hebrew Wizard class is free of charge. Email office@nsjewish. com or call 781-581-3833.

Dig the Past MARBLEHEAD — Join young families for an Israeli archaeological dig, on the North Shore.

Dig the Past recreates the experience of digging for pottery and other artifacts in order to learn more about Israel’s history.

The community is invited to take part in the experience on Sunday, November 4, from noon to 3 p.m., at Temple

Emanu-El. The cost is $5 per archeologist until November 1, or $10 at the door. Lunch is included, and all archeologists get to take home a piece of pottery.

Temple Emanu-El is located at 393 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead.

Call 781-631-9300 or email youngfam@emanu-el.org.

Inclusive environment for kids ages 8 – 15 from all Jewish backgrounds Online Registration Opens November 1 at www.cyj.org. Want more info? Please feel free to call or email us!

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ROBERT I. LAPPIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Helping to Keep Our Children Jewish

ROBeRt I. LAPPIn YOuth tO ISRAeL (Y2I) AdventuRe 2013

beyond,” added Lappin.

The University has generously underwritten the cost of the program. “Salem State University is one of the North Shore’s jewels,” remarked Lappin, adding that the partnership demonstrates the University’s commitment to giving back to the community.

COnneCtIOnS

Interest is high in Y2I 2013, the most successful community teen Israel experience in North America. Y2I 2013 is open to Jewish teens who are currently sophomores or juniors in high school and who live in any of the cities and towns in the Foundation’s service area.

More than 100 teens are expected to participate in Y2I 2013, which includes the fully subsidized community teen trip to Israel from July 7-19, 2013. In addition to the trip, Y2I provides preand post-trip educational sessions about Israel for teens and parents, community service, and leadership development. Y2I successfully builds Jewish pride, connects young people to Israel, and instills in them love and responsibility for our Jewish Family. The application period ends November 16th. For more information about Y2I 2013, visit www.Y2I.org or contact Sharon Wyner at 978-565-4450 or email swyner@rilcf.org. Y2I is funded by the Foundation, by the generosity of more than 800 donors, and by a generous allocation from the Jewish Federation.

Y2I ALuMnI hOne PuBLIC SPeAkIng SkILLS

Thirty-two mothers of the PJ Library joined Connections 2012-2013, a book group for mothers of the PJ Library, now in its third year. Rachael Winer of Peabody, a three-year veteran of Connections looks forward to getting together with other women as much as she enjoys reading the books, which focus on Jewish life around the world. Following time for socializing and coffee and dessert, stimulating discussions around Jewish identity, parenting, and the role of women in society fill the evening. Naomi Brown of Beverly, a newcomer to this year’s Connections, was thrilled with the first book group.

“Connecting with other Jewish women in the community is important to me,” said Brown, adding “Being part of Connections makes it easy to enjoy a night out with stimulating conversation and good company.”

The next book is ‘The Bone Weaver’ by Victoria Zackheim, a beautifully written generational story. Book groups will take place on Monday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. at Hardcover Restaurant in Danvers and on Monday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread in Swampscott. The program is free and made possible by a generous allocation from the Jewish Federation of the North Shore.

To register and receive a copy of the book, contact Phyllis Osher at 978-740-4404 or email posher@rilcf.org.

this course seeks to explore the spiritual life of the child, drawing upon the latest research and personal experience, offering a Jewish lens with which to view this spirituality that comes from traditional Jewish sources and seeking to develop new practices for Jewish education in Jewish classrooms, camps, synagogues, community centers that nurture the Jewish spiritual life of our children.

IntROduCtIOn tO JudAISM Entering its tenth year, Introduction to Judaism is a free 25-week course for individuals in interfaith relationships wishing to explore Judaism, as well as for those who are considering conversion to Judaism. Classes are taught by local rabbis, who create a warm, welcoming and accepting environment in which to learn. Topics include Hebrew, Jewish history, holidays, life-cycle events, traditions, ceremonies, faith, and values.

Introduction to Judaism is made possible by a generous allocation from the Jewish Federation of the North Shore. Registration is required to participate. For more information contact Phyllis Osher at 740-4404 or posher@rilcf.org.

PJ LIBRARY ShABBAt CIRCLeS

RekIndLe ShABBAt

The Foundation and Salem State University are partnering on an innovative course in public speaking designed especially for Y2I 2011 and 2012 alumni. Thirty- three teens are enrolled in the four-session, ten-hour certificate course held at the university, taught by Salem State faculty.

“The global experience of the Y2I program combined with a public speaking program is a powerful combination,” Patricia Maguire Meservey, president of Salem State University says.

“One expands the students’ understanding of the world and the other provides the skills to communicate their message. Both are assets for their futures,” Dr. Meservey added.

“When teens return from Israel on their lifechanging Y2I adventure, they have a lot to say,” said Robert Israel Lappin, Foundation Trustee and the visionary behind Y2I. “In addition to developing valuable public speaking skills that will serve young people in any field of endeavor they pursue, teaching them how to use their Israel experience to serve as ambassadors for Israel and will serve them well as they head to college and

Quality family time, connections, and spirituality are just a few of the wonderful benefits young families receive when they celebrate Shabbat in Rekindle Shabbat. Entering its 16th year, Rekindle Shabbat makes it easy to celebrate Shabbat with family and friends. New families receive fully cooked Shabbat meals four times a year, a Shabbat kit filled with candles and candlesticks, a Kiddush cup, tzedakah box and more, and a special personalized training for new parents in the program. More than 1,200 families have experienced the joy of Rekindle Shabbat. Rekindle Shabbat is free and open to Jewish and interfaith families with children, teens and younger. Visit www.rilcf. org for more details or contact Phyllis Osher at 978-740-4404 or by email posher@rilcf.org.

eARLY ChILdhOOd InStItute Twenty-two early childhood educators from all of our community’s Jewish preschools and religious schools are learning how to nurture children’s spirituality in Hebrew College’s Early Childhood Institute, a free course funded by the Foundation. Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire, Dean of Hebrew College’s Shoolman Graduate School of Education and course instructor explained that

Families of the PJ Library, with children six years old and younger, are invited to participate in any of the PJ Library Shabbat Circles taking place across the community multiple times a month. Age appropriate Shabbat prayer experiences, plus stories, songs, creative movement and snacks make Shabbat Circles a wonderful way for families to spend time together on Shabbat and to meet other families. All of the Shabbat Circles are free and open to everyone.

November Shabbat Circles include: November 3 at Temple Sinai, Marblehead, 10:45-11:30 a.m.; November 10 at Temple B’nai Abraham, Beverly, 10-10:45 a.m.; Friday, November 16, Temple Emanu-El, Marblehead, 5-6 p.m.; November 17, Temple Ner Tamid, Pebody, 9:3010:15 a.m. For more information contact Phyllis Osher at 978-740-4404, email posher@rilcf.org, or visit www.rilcf.org. PJ Library Shabbat Circles are free and made possible by a generous allocation from the Jewish Federation of the North Shore.

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PJ Library Shabbat Circle

Shabbat Program

Thurs, Oct. 25 Aaron Kintu Moses

6 p.m. Traditional African dinner ($12/person), followed by a free presentation by the leader of the Abayudaya Jewish community in Mbale, Uganda. Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. www.templebethshalom.org or 978535-2100.

Paid Up Supper

6 p.m. Hosted by the Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. 978-470-1356.

‘Memory House’

The last minute stress of completing a college admission essay forces a mother and her adopted daughter to confront long-hidden secrets. Runs through Nov. 18.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell. www.mrt. org or 978-654-4678.

Israeli Folk Dancing

8 p.m. B’yachad Dance Troupe from Brandeis performs. Endicott

10 a.m. Intergenerational program features a service, lecture and lunch. Free. JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead. RSVP to jlawrence@jccns.com or 781-631-8330.

Death with Dignity

12:30 p.m. Panel discussion on the upcoming ballot initiative. JALSA, 18 Tremont St., Suite 320, Boston.

617-227-3000.

Concert

8 p.m. Mimi Rabson’s String Theory Trio performs. $5-$10. Gallery 263, 263 Pearl St., Cambridge. Email mrabson@berklee.edu.

Sat, Oct. 27 Fall Book Sale

Runs through Oct. 30. Abbot Library, 235 Pleasant St., Marblehead. 781631-1481.

Hot Shabbat

Family service for beginners (no Hebrew necessary) and Ready, Set Shabbat for those with youngsters.

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9:30 a.m. Stories, service and snacks for families with children six and younger. All welcome. Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. 978532-1293.

Teen Steampunk

10:30 a.m. Free program for 5-12 graders. Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. 781-596-8867.

best bet Comedy Night

6:45 p.m. Mark Scalia, Steve Bjork and Jimmy Dunn perform. $30 includes food and beverages.

Temple Beth Shalom, 489 Lowell St., Peabody. 978-535-2100 or email bsimons@templesbethshalom.org.

Cosmic Bowling

7-8:30 p.m. Jr. SMARTY Yaish takes youths in grades 6-8 bowling. $10.

Meet at Metro Bowl, 63 Foster St., Peabody. Email smartyyaish@gmail. com or 781-346-4045

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8 p.m. Chamber ensemble Concerto Koln performs. Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., Boston. www.bemf. org or 617-661-1812.

10 a.m. North Shore Post 220 meets. All welcome. Cong. Sons of Israel, Park & Spring Sts., Peabody.

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3 p.m. Interactive children’s concert. Free kazoos provided. Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton. www.zamir.org.

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8 a.m.-5 p.m. Take a luxury coach bus to Amherst. Admission, private tour, film, lunch included. $55. Bus leaves from Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. RSVP to 781-6319300.

Jewish Community on the Move

10 a.m. Panel discusses the migration of local Jewish families. $10 donation suggested. JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead. www. jccns.org or 781-631-8330.

Book Club

10 a.m. Read and discuss “The Assistant” by Bernard Malamud.

Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill. RSVP to 978-373-3861.

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3 p.m. Christians and Jews United for Israel’s 7th annual event features Caroline Glick. Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill. www.cjui.org.

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8 p.m. Saturday Night Live veteran comic performs $26. LeventhalSidman JCC, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. www.bostonjcc.org or 617-558-6410.

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8 p.m. Israel’s pop superstar performs. $40-$55. Pine Manor College, 400 Heath St., Chestnut Hill. 617-738-5038.

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Mon, Oct. 29

‘Religion, Politics and Sex’

Comedy Night

6 p.m. Jimmy Tingle hosts a benefit for Elizabeth Warren. Pizza and cash bar. $15-$100. American Legion Post 101, 194 Lexington St., Woburn.

Tue, Oct. 30 ‘The Promised Land’

7:30 p.m. Celebrating the stories of Boston’s Jewish immigrants. Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown. www.newcenterboston.org or 617531-4610.

Thurs, Nov. 1 Dual Sensory Loss

12:30 p.m. Free lecture on dual sensory loss. Peabody Council on Aging, Peabody, atlantichearingcare.com or 781-581-1500.

American Technion Society

6 p.m. Israeli venture capitalist Jonathan Medved speaks, Waltham Westin Hotel, 70 Third Ave. $250.

Email ruth@ats.org or 617-964-0048.

Preparing to Vote

7 p.m. Jewish perspectives on leadership. Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd. Free/members; $5/nonmembers. Email office@bostonsynagogue.org or 617-523-0453.

Superman

7 p.m. Jewish Book Month opens with Larry Tye talking about Superman. JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead, www.jccns.org or 781-631-8330.

‘Engaging Hebron: Unearthing our Values‘

7:45 p.m. Rabbi Charlie Schwartz speaks about the city of Hebron.

Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody. Email templenertamid@ verizon.net.

8 p.m. Rabbi Dennis Ross speaks.

Cong. Shalom, 87 Richardson Rd., North Chelmsford. www.congregationshalom.org or 978-251-8091.

Musical Shabbat

8 p.m. Robin Greenstein from NYC entertains, along with Rabbi Mark Newton. Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield. www.wakefieldtemple.org or 781-245-1886.

Sat, Nov. 3 best bet Looking at the Law

7 p.m. Neil Chayet reflects on law and life. $36-$118 Cong.

Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. CSH@ShiratHayam. org or 781-599-8005.

Rummage Sale

6-7:30 p.m. Also Nov. 3. The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, 978-465-0602 x401.

Interfaith Visionary to Speak WELLESLEY — Interfaith visionary Eboo Patel will discuss his newest book, “Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice and the Promise of America,” at a special event on Wednesday, November 7, at 7 p.m. at Wellesley College.

The free event is co-sponsored by Facing History and Ourselves, and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College.

Patel served on President Obama’s inaugural Advisory Council of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and founded the Interfaith Youth Core to encourage young people to strengthen their identities.

The event, which is open to the public, will take place at Houghton Chapel, 106 Central St., Wellesley. Visit www.facinghistory.org/ newengland.

Noon -8:30 p.m. Rick Recht visits the North Shore to teach master classes and perform with North Shore Teen bands. Cong. Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. Register at info@nsteeninitiative.org or 781244-5544.

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Sun, Nov. 11

Artisan and Jewelry Expo

Hebrew Poetry

Rockfest 2012

45 Israeli artists featured. Also Nov. 5-7. Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, www.templeemunah. org or 781-861-0300.

Blood Drive

9 a.m.-2 p.m Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill. 800-REDCROSS or www.redcrossblood.org,.

Coffee and Bagel Schmooze

What’s It Worth?

Holiday Craft Fair

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Appraiser Mary Westcott will examine your valuables. $10/item, or three for $25.

Proceeds benefit Friends of the Swampscott Library. 61 Burrill St., Swampscott, 781-596-8867.

Chris Botti

5:30 p.m. American jazz instrumentalist performs. Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport.

Imrov

7 and 9 p.m. “Accidentally on Purpose” presented by Marblehead Little Theatre’s Improv Troupe. 12 School St., Marblehead. $15/adults only, www.mltlive.org.

8 p.m. Eric Bentley’s Brescht-Eisler songbook, sung by Karyn Levitt.

Goethe-Institut, 170 Beacon St., Boston. 617-274-4550.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Temple Tifereth Israel, 93 Veterans Rd., Winthrop, 781-629-4349 or 617-846-1390.

Dig the Past

Noon-3 p.m., Israeli archaeological dig on the North Shore. $5/advance; $10/at the door. Lunch included.

Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Email youngfam@ emanu-el.org or 781-631-9300.

Gala Dinner and Celebration

5 p.m. Chabad of Peabody’s 10-year anniversary gala dinner features lecture by Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson. $136. Black tie optional. Double Tree, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers. www.jewishpeabody.com/dinner or 978-977-9111.

Mon, Nov. 5

8 p.m. Russian writer discusses his craft. Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley. www.newcenterboston.org or 617-531-4610.

Wed, Nov. 7 Study Hebrew poetry David Kudan.

Also Nov. 14. Free. Temple Tifereth Israel, 539 Salem St., Malden. Email office@templetiferethisrael.org or 781-322-2794.

College Test Prep Information Session

7 p.m. Free. Swampscott High School, 200 Essex St. Email beverly@ chyten.com or call 978-922-5540.

Jazz Vespers

8 p.m. Jazz, blues and swing music, Sanctuary of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. 978-465-0602 x401.

Thur, Nov. 8

8 p.m. Read and discuss “The Fortune Teller’s Kiss” by Brenda Serotte. Temple Ner Tamid, 368

Comfort My People

6:30 p.m. Remember Kristallnacht on the 74th anniversary. Uplifting music, proceeds benefit Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd., Wenham. Contact David Moldau at harrieta2@aol or 978531-0766.

Peabody Veterans Day Parade

10 a.m. Gather at VFW, 20 Stevens St., Peabody. Email JandMSack@ comcast.net.

Holiday Craft Fair

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Over 40 vendors, free coffee, Temple Tifereth Israel, 539 Salem St., Malden. Email office@ templetiferethisrael.org or 781-3222794.

‘Harry: An Adult Fable in Two Acts’

Wedding Expo

Through Nov. 17. $10-20. Salem Theatre, 90 Lafayette St., Salem. www. salemtheatre.com or 978-790-8546.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission and live entertainment. Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. www.ogunquit.org or 207-646-2939.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

Jewish Singles at Vilna Shul

7 p.m. For ages 18+. $25 includes deli buffet, beverages and poker chips. Cong. Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott. cshbrotherhood@gmail.com.

Fri, Nov. 9 ‘The Producers’

8 p.m. Presented by the Theatre Company of Saugus. Also Nov. 10, 16, 17, 18. Saugus High School, Saugus. www.tcsaugus.org or 781816-7019.

Sat, Nov. 10

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Election Madness with Jimmy Tingle

3 p.m. Tour, concert, reception. $25, Vilna Shul, Beacon Hill, Boston. 617620-1685.

Where’s Whitey?

7 p.m. Former mobster Kevin Weeks speaks. $8. Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton St., Newton. boxoffice@jccgb.org or 617-965-5526.

Israeli Folk Dance Workshop

7 p.m. Choreographer Ira Weisburd presents an Israeli dance workshop, all ages welcome, $10/advance; $12/at the door. Osgood Landing, 1580 Osgood St., N. Andover. Email arlineferguson@gmail.com or 978388-6995.

8 p.m. $26, Leventhal-Sidman JCC,

Home Improvement

7 p.m. Short Shabbat service followed by a concert with contemporary Jewish performer, Julie Silver.

Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. 978-470-1356.

7:30 p.m. Acclaimed musical, starring teens, Also Nov. 3, 9 and 10.

Hamilton-Wenham High School, 775 Bay Rd., Hamilton. $10-$12, 978468-0400.

333 Nahanton St., Newton. www. bostonjcc.org or 617-965-5226.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brookwood School, 1 Brookwood Rd., Manchester. Free. www.brookwood.edu or 978-5264500.

Sustainability Fair

Julie Silver

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Lowell St., Peabody. Email hbubbie@yahoo.com or 978-536-5115.

10 a.m. North of Boston Jewish Singles are invited to the onewoman show, “Ma, Only You.” $5/ members; $8 non-member. Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. Email rockin711@gmail. com or 978-535-5835.

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22 The Jewish Journal – jewishjournal.org – october 25, 2012

Disappointed in the Reform Movement

Collision Course

Bob Abrams, myself and others (many of whom have not as yet spoken out publicly), are appalled at the current direction of the Reform movement — both from the temples in which we only recently held membership, and from the very leadership of all the Reform synagogues worldwide, namely: President Rabbi Richard Jacobs.

Our concern is of such urgent necessity that we have publicized our dismay in this edition of the Jewish Journal with our ads on page 5.

We can’t fathom why our fellow Jews repudiate a messenger like Charles Jacobs, yet embrace “in communal dialogue” the very enemy of which Dr. Jacobs cautions us to be wary: “Benign connectors” to the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic supporters of Shariah law and stealth Jihad, i.e. the Islamic Society of North America (an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Trial), which entwines itself more and more into the lives of Reform Jews.

Omid Safi, professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the author of several books on Islam, does not get it.

The last paragraph of his article, “What Would Muhammad Do About the Film Demeaning Him?” (Jewish Journal, October 11), states that “We have a choice how to respond. We can respond to these catastrophes the way that President Obama reacted to the anniversary of 9/11 — by reminding us that our fates are bound up together.”

The truth is the opposite. Our fates are not bound up together.

They are on a collision course.

Many foreign Islamic religious leaders, most of whom are political leaders, as well, ceaselessly

The two synagogues to which Bob and I belonged, Temples Israel in Boston and Beth Avodah in Newton, installed within the last four years scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Reuven Firestone, who in his 2008 book “An Introduction to Islam for Jews,” refers to Sheikh Yusef Al Quradawi as “one of the most respected and influential spokespersons for Islam in this generation.”

This is the same Mullah Qaradawi who says: “Israel may have the nuclear bomb, but we have the children bomb, and these human bombs must continue until liberation.”

How do you feel if you sit by silently and hear enablers, yes, Jewish leaders in our own community, call for powwow with Muslim Imams who denounce Jews as the sons of pigs and monkeys?

Margot Einstein Newton

No Rain on My Parade proclaim that it is the religious duty of Muslims to destroy and conquer Western civilizations.

That this proclamation of conquest and hatred is heeded, and confirmed every day in media worldwide.

Islam, in its current form, is a religion of violence: violence against non-Muslims, women, gay people and each other.

Rather than dissembling, Safi should be honest and constructive by acknowledging that Islam must be reformed — by abandoning violence and condemning it, consistently and unequivocally, in its every manifestation.

Robert I. Lappin Swampscott

First Time Volunteer Shares Impressions This is the first year I volunteered my time, in memory of my mother, to the B’nai Brith booth at the Topsfield Fair. My mother was a very active member of the Revere chapter.

I was prepared with my comfortable sneakers for a four-plus hour stretch, standing on my feet. The first day I worked was cloudy, and we had an on and off business. Everyone was pleasant and eager to work. I also worked the last day of the fair, which was sunny. Business was brisk. The large and generous portions of pastrami, steamed this year, was very popular, as were the steak tips.

New this year was “L’Chaim for the Jewish Community.”

Each person who worked a shift could make an $18 donation to the Jewish charity of their choice. Included on the list was Congregation Sons of Israel, Chabad of Peabody, Temple Ner Tamid, Temple Beth Shalom and other temples, the Lappin Foundation, Shalom Hadassah, the Jewish Journal, and others.

I plan to come back next year.

Thank you for your article on the B’nai Brith Booth needing volunteers. The Jewish community supports many Jewish charities and causes, and I’m proud to be a part of it.

Shelley D. Green Peabody

Nothing Better Than Hot Pastrami Despite the inclement weather, the B’nai B’rith booth at the Topsfield Fair was a huge success. Many Jewish organizations benefited from the pledges that each volunteer made. The booth was sparkling, thanks to

Furry Little Houseguests By this time of year, throughout most of the U.S., domestic mice, rats, and other pesky critters will have already found their winter homes. Their numbers may not have been great enough for you to have noticed them or their droppings, but that could change quickly. They have probably already begun producing their next litters, and have found and laid down trails to places where you keep food and nesting materials they will need for the next several months. One day soon, you may be surprised to find a hole chewed in your cereal box, rodent droppings on your kitchen counter, or mouse hairs on your dishes.

The house mouse is the most common pest in living and work places. They can cause damage by gnawing, eating our food (especially cereal products or nuts), or attacking decorations such as dry floral arrangements. Adult mice weigh about one ounce, but they eat often and often leave telltale droppings in places where they feed.

In one year, one mouse produces up to 18,000 droppings and deposits hundreds of micro-droplets of urine every day, as it marks its trails. House mice can spread more than 20 kinds of disease organisms to humans and pets.

These include various food poisoning bacteria like Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli; and tapeworms, mites, ticks, and rickettsial pox.

A house mouse can breed 35 days after it is born, and can have a litter up to eight pups by the time it is 60 days old. Although they usually live only about a year, if all their offspring lived and reproduced at a similar rate, one pair of house mice could produce a population of more than 500 mice in one year.

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Topsfield Fair’s B’nai Brith Booth is manna from heaven.

No rain on my parade. Working with all the wonderful, dedicated, friendly, hard-working volunteers is a blessing. Under Marc Freedman’s paramount leadership and organizational skills, ably assisted by Ken Coburn, the experience is something that I relish (on the side table, with the ketchup and onions) every year.

This October I had this special opportunity twice, and earned Jewish community credits for both the Jewish Journal and Temple B’nai Israel in Revere. The only thing making it all sweeter was Marc’s delicious kugel, which was new this year, and a big seller. He made them with his 10-yearold son, Noah. How sweet is that? Thanks to everyone who gave of their valuable time and made so many people happy, a lot of them repeat yearly customers. I especially loved the guy who wanted to know what a “nish” was (silent k). Marc and his lovely wife, Laura, never said no to anybody or anything.

The crowning moment for me was to watch Marc joyfully distribute large brownies to families with physically challenged children, who were so enjoying the delicious B’nai Brith offerings.

Myrna Ann Saltman Burlington

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Marc Freedman’s tireless work has rejuvenated this event.

There is also nothing better than a hot pastrami sandwich with mustard on rye — the best food value at the fair.

Marc and Laura Freedman did an amazing job putting this difficult task together, and getting so many fine people willing to donate their time. I personally asked that my share of the profits be given to the Jewish Journal. I look forward to sharing another successful year with Marc and Laura.

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Golda Meir and the Trial of Adolf Eichmann Herb Belkin

Special to the Journal

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n 1960, two events tied Golda Meir and Adolf Eichmann together in an adversarial relationship. That year, Meir was the Foreign Minister of Israel and Eichmann was captured in Argentina by Israeli secret service agents. Like so many other Nazis after the war, Eichmann had escaped to Argentina in 1950 under the assumed name of Ricardo Klemens. Feeling secure, he moved his family there two years later, but had them keep the family name of Eichmann.

Eichmann/Klemens was captured by the Israelis because of a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction scenario. A German Jewish lawyer, Lothar Hermann, who had escaped from Dachau, was living in Argentina at the same time as Eichmann. Implausibly, Hermann’s daughter, Sylvia, began dating Eichmann’s son, Klaus, who boasted about his father’s involvement in the Nazi war effort. Sometime later, Hermann read an account of Nazi trials in a German newspaper in which Eichmann’s name was mentioned. Hermann made the connection between Sylvia’s friend, Klaus Eichmann, and a middle-aged man living in Klaus’ house, and sent his daughter to investigate.

When Sylvia arrived at the Eichmann home, she asked a man living there if he was Herr Eichmann. At first the man was evasive, but later conceded that he was Klaus’ father, Adolf Eichmann. Sylvia told her father about her identification of Eichmann, and the news found its way to the Mossad, Israel’s secret intelligence agency.

In 1960 a team of Mossad agents, without authorization or even the knowledge of the Argentinean authorities, secretly captured and whisked Eichmann to Israel for trial.

When news of Eichmann’s kidnapping and trial reached the newspapers, Argentina was furious that her territorial sovereignty had been violated,

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and demanded that the United Nations prosecute Israel for its unlawful capture.

It was Golda Meir, Israel’s Foreign Minister, who had to defend her country against Argentina’s accusation. This was very difficult for Meir since she felt that only Israel, not the UN, was the proper place to try a man responsible for the murder of millions of Jews.

Her position was that Argentina had abdicated the right of trial because it had offered sanctuary to hundreds of high-ranking Nazis after the war. Further, Eichmann had lived in Argentina for 10 years without being detected by the authorities. But despite this background, Meir had to defend Israel against the spurious charge of violating Argentina’s sovereignty before the UN Security Council.

For Meir, bringing Eichmann to trial was a matter of justice, not revenge. In her autobiography, “My Life,” Meir repeats these words of the Jewish poet, Hayim Bialik, “…not even the devil himself could dream up an adequate revenge for the death of a single child…” It was justice, pure and simple, not revenge, that Meir demanded for the Six Million.

The defense she made before the Security Council was that the Jewish people had the right to try Eichmann because of his crime against humanity.

She continued her defense by asking since the Council’s first responsibility was threats to

peace, whether it should even be considering the Eichmann case.

Argentina, however, was adamant in asking for reparations for what they considered an illegal intrusion into their country.

The Security Council had to weigh the moral right of the Israelis to kidnap and try this mass murderer of Jews against international law that protected the territorial sovereignty of nations. A leading authority on international law resolved the conflict by writing, “The judicial bodies of Israel have not only the right, but the duty, to try [Eichmann] in accordance with the law concerning these crimes, a law which is in exact accord with international law, binding on all countries.”

The Security Council ruled that Israel not only had the right to try Eichmann, but could do so in Israel. The matter was settled when Argentina accepted Israel’s acknowledgement that she had violated Argentinean territory as sufficient reparations.

With the Eichmann trial, Israel told the world that the Jewish State demanded justice for the horrendous crime against her people. It was that intrepid Jewish woman, Golda Meir, who was Israel’s spokeswoman and made the clarion call for justice.

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Aviv Grand Opening Celebration PEABODY — Aviv Centers for Living, the North Suburban JCC and the Jewish Heritage Center of the North Shore will celebrate the grand opening of the Waldfogel Health Center on Thursday, November 15, at 6 p.m.

The community is invited to honor the past presidents/ chairs of Aviv, whose vision and leadership has brought the organization to this historic moment. Take a tour,

and enjoy food and musical entertainment. Meet Michele Tamaren and Michael Wittner, co-authors of “Extraordinary: An End of Life Story Without End,” about Michele’s father, who lived at the JRC. The event is free and open to the public.

Aviv Centers for Living is located at 240 Lynnfield St., Peabody. Contact Liz PolayWettengel at lwettengel@avivliving.org or 978-854-1827.

Volunteers Needed for JFNS Volunteer callers are still needed to reach donors during “Super Days,” a series of phonea-thons sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the North Shore.

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Sunday, November 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Funds raised in the community campaign help to support JFNS member agencies and programs.

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Bringing Out the Dybbuks on Halloween Hersh Goldman Special to the Journal

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alloween is definitely not a Jewish holiday, but it is as good a time as any for an article on Jewish spooks. One of the most famous Jewish spooks is the dybbuk. It even found its way into the popular cartoon series “Rugrats,” where “Granpa Boris” occasionally mentions the spook to his grandchildren in a scary tone, hauntingly waving his hands in the air.

Dybbuk comes from the Hebrew root consonants corresponding to the English letters, DBK. When these root letters form a noun, it means “glue.” When used to form a verb, it means to cling or to take hold. The dybbuk is a wandering, disembodied spirit that enters and takes control of another’s living body.

A dybbuk may seize its opportunity when the spirit is too weak to resist a takeover. A person is most vulnerable when asleep or

unconscious. People who worry about the danger of dybbuks may recommend closing the bedroom windows at night and not sleeping with one’s mouth wide open (to prevent access into the body through the mouth).

Spiritualists will cite cases of people awaking with a totally changed personality when recovering consciousness from a head injury. Doctors may explain the change as a brain injury. But dybbuk-believers will decry the “ignorance of science” for refusing to recognize the invasion of the dybbuk.

In the Yiddish play “Der Dybbuk,” the dybbuk takes possession of a lovely young maiden because he believes she had been promised to him as a bride. The play thrilled audiences when the delicate girl suddenly spoke in a thundering masculine voice.

In the end, rabbis exorcised the dybbuk from the troubled girl. It is very likely that the classic horror move, “The Exorcist,” borrowed from the Yiddish play.

Long ago I read a story about a boy raised by very pious par-

ents. As he entered adolescence, he started having independent ideas. He no longer listened to his parents about keeping many of the Jewish traditions.

The boy’s father brought him to the rabbi and said, “I don’t know what has come over him.

He no longer listens to his parents. He no longer keeps the Jewish laws. I no longer recognize my son. He has become a stranger. I think there’s a dybbuk in him.”

The rabbi placed his hands on the boy’s head, stared directly into the youth’s eyes, and said three times, “Dybbuk, leave this boy.” When the rabbi finished, the boy put his hands on the rabbi’s head and said three times, “Mishegas, [craziness] leave this rabbi.”

Serious belief in the actual existence of dybbuks can be debated. But why take any unnecessary chances? It may be a good idea to face away from any open window when sleeping.

Drawn From Life

his bed for middle-of-the-night inspiration.

“It takes two or three days of thinking about an idea in my mind before I draw. I am looking for several levels of meaning. Once the idea is firmly in mind, the presentation is not too hard,” Freedman said.

He described the process as a “cycle of tension,” filled with spells of “maybe, I can’t do this anymore,” and “then something clicks and I get lucky.”

Over his 30 years, he’s noticed that certain themes repeat themselves, such as freedom for repressed people. He never tires of cartooning about Israel’s treatment at the United Nations.

George served as a founder of the Jewish Journal in 1977.

His propensity for doodling led to cartooning. For more than 30 years, he has volunteered this labor of love, publishing more than 900 editorial cartoons in the Jewish Journal since 1981.

This new book represents a selection of his work, put into greater context.

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leaders. He’s drawn everyone from Osama bin Laden to Barack Obama. He’s illustrated historical events from the breakup of the Soviet Union to the Arab Spring, and everything in between.

Freedman explains that drawing the cartoon is the last step.

First, he has to stay informed about local, national and world issues. He keeps paper beside

Hersh Goldman writes from Swampscott.

Freedman will speak at the JCCNS’s Jewish Book Month on Sunday, November 18, at 10 a.m. $15 includes lunch. Visit www. jccns.org.

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Help for Vision and Hearing Loss

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t comes as no surprise that we gradually lose our hearing and vision as we age.

When individuals have both hearing and vision problems, known as dual sensory loss, the impact can be more significant than either loss alone, notes Audiologist Dr. Joan McCormack of Atlantic Hearing Care in Swampscott and Peabody.

Estimates are that as many as 25% of older adults have dual sensory loss. Because we receive the majority of our information about the world through our eyes and ears, this creates challenges for everyday activities. This is especially true for communication, because reduced vision also reduces a person’s ability to read lips and facial expressions to supplement reduced hearing. Dual sensory loss also creates difficulty in getting around and in keeping in touch with family and friends.

Early detection and assess-

ment of vision and hearing problems will help minimize the impact on daily activities.

Seek help early in the process.

A professional evaluation is the only way to assess the condition and identify solutions.

Low vision aids are available to help with everything from writing checks, to cooking and reading. Today’s digital hearing aids are designed with rechargeable batteries, with no volume controls or buttons to press. This makes it much easier for people with low vision to utilize these devices. Amplified and big button phones can also

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help keep people connected to the people and events around them.

The Eye Center of the North Shore in Salem, and Atlantic Hearing Care with offices in Swampscott and Peabody, are jointly offering free lectures on Dual Sensory Loss at local senior centers. The next lecture will be at the Peabody Council on Aging on Thursday, November 1, at 12:30 p.m.

Learn about the early symptoms of dual sensory loss, and how to cope with hearing loss and eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Contact the Eye Center of the North Shore at 978744-1177 or visit www.

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MARBLEHEAD — The JCCNS is launching a new, intergenerational program the last Friday of every month.

The first one will take place on Friday, October 26.

At 10 a.m., seniors will experience a brief Shabbat service with JCC preschoolers, and then at 10:45 a.m. enjoy an

moving stories about Jewish families growing up in inner cities and moving on to the suburbs.

Speakers will include Alan Pierce, of the Jewish Heritage Society, Bill Simons, who was involved with the Jewish teen group AZA, and Jack Stalh, who

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Norman “Nargie” Alpert, of Peabody Norman “Nargie” Alpert of Peabody, formerly of Chelsea, passed away on October 11, 2012. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.

Norman was the beloved husband of Frances (Baer) Alpert. He was the devoted father of Chelsea’s Emergency Management Director, Allan Alpert and his wife Laraine. He was the loving son of the late Joseph Alpert and Sara (Brown) Alpert. Norman was the dear brother of the late Julius Alpert, Charles Alpert, Samuel Alpert, Nettie Klarfein, Charlotte Weiner and Ruth Dickerman. He was the loving grandfather of Robert, Jonathan, Justin and Lindsay and Amanda Alpert. He was the delighted great-grandfather of Devin James Alpert.

Funeral services were held at Torf Funeral Chapel in Chelsea on October 14. Burial followed at Temple Emmanuel Cemetery in Danvers. Donations in Norman’s memory may be made to the Leonard Florence Center for Living, 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA 02150. For online guest book, visit www.torffuneralservice.com.

Shirley L. Knight, 85, formerly of Lynn and Marblehead

Charles Kuperstein, 94, of Lynn and Marblehead

Shirley Leona Knight died on September 29, 2012 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. She was 85.

Born in New Milford, Conn., she grew up in Lynn and lived most of her adult life in Marblehead.

Shirley was a teacher, artist, writer and art therapist.

She is survived by her husband, Francis M. Knight. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lillian (Kramer) Klein. She

Charles Kuperstein died October 16, 2012 in Florida. He was 94.

Charles was born in Chelsea and lived most of his life in Lynn and Marblehead. He was the owner of Modern TV and Appliance Center on Franklin and, later, Market Streets in Lynn.

He served in the U.S. Navy on a minesweeper in the South Pacific in World War II. Charles was an avid biker, riding 20 to 30 miles a day at the age of 90. He enjoyed poker, golfing, bowling and discussion groups in Florida.

Charles was the husband of Rose (Burtman) for 62 years. He was the beloved uncle, grand-

was the mother of Eric P. Knight and his wife Eugenia Guastaferri of Marblehead, and Janis Knight and her husband Thomas Spisak, Jr., of Manalapan, N.J. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the JCCNS, 4 Community Rd., Marblehead.

Donations in Shirley’s memory may be sent to Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.

Elinor R. Michael, 79, of Salem Elinor R. Michael died October 16, 2012 at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Salem.

She was 79.

Born in Boston, Elinor graduated from Winthrop High School and received an associate’s degree from Boston University.

She lived in Salem for the past eight years and formerly resided in Marblehead for some 40 years.

She was a member of Temple Sinai and their Sisterhood in Marblehead. She was a Girl Scout Leader for eight years in Marblehead.

Elinor was the beloved wife of the late Julian L. Michael. She was the devoted mother of Janice and her husband Alan Germain

of North Brunswick, N.J., and Deborah and her husband Itzhak Green of Atlanta, Ga. She was the cherished grandmother of Sarah and Leslie Germain, and Alexander and Hannah Sherrod.

Elinor was the loving sister of the late Lawrence Morrison.

Services were held at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel in Salem on October 18.

Interment followed at Temple Sinai Cemetery in Danvers.

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SMITH, Roger J., 66 — late of Andover. Died October 11, 2012.

Husband of Susan H. Smith. Father of Tamara (Smith) Borowick and her husband Scott of Chelmsford, and Kimberly (Smith) Biasiolli and her husband Tray of Davis, Calif. Grandfather of Cassandra Borowick. Son of Sylvia Smith of Portland, Maine. Brother of Stephen Smith and his wife Elaine of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. (Goldman) WALLACE, Robert, 71 — late of Salem, formerly of Swampscott. Died October 8, 2012. Husband of Leone (Netzorg) Wallace. Father of Hillary and her husband Michael Foutes and Kerri Wallace. Grandfather of Madeleine and Laine Foutes. Brother of Cynthia Arbit. (Goldman) Due to space limitations, we are not able to print all notices submitted for this issue. We apologize and will print them in the Nov. 8 issue.

To all our customers and friends: Thank you so much for the outpouring of love and support in memory of my Mom. Your generous donations, flowers, cards and notes were so appreciated.

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Robert L. Rosenblatt, 86, of Peabody

notices FREEDLAND, Gerald M., 69 — late of Beverly. Died October 12, 2012. Husband of Sarazita (Krefetz) Freedland. Father of Cayla and her husband James Maguire, and Deena and her husband William Kiloski.

Grandfather of Denis, Maura and Aidan Maguire and Lyla Kiloski.

Brother of Judith and her husband Glen Dawson. (Goldman)

uncle and great-granduncle to many nieces and nephews.

He leaves nieces and nephews Sonja Noring, Tina Kaplan, Stephen Burack, Thelma Balser, Harvey Rain, Frank Rain, Paula Larkin, Barbara Curtis, Jerry Cooperstein, and their children and grandchildren. He was the brother of Alan Kuperstein and sisters Irene and Beatrice of California. He was also the brother of the late Mitchell and Morry Kuperstein.

Funeral services were held on October 19 at StanetskyHymanson Chapel in Salem.

Interment followed at Pride of Lynn Cemetery.

Robert L. Rosenblatt of Peabody, formerly of Worcester and Newton, passed away on October 14, 2012. He was 86.

Born in Worcester on Thanksgiving Day in 1925, Bob graduated in the top ten percent of Classical High School.

He entered the Army Airways Communication System in June, 1944. He graduated from Boston University in 1950 as the second ranking student in a class of 3,000 and first summa cum laude from the College of Business Administration.

Bob joined the public accounting firm of Chandler H. Foster and Company in June, 1950, which soon merged with the international firm of Pannell Kerr Forster and Company. He became a partner in 1958 and retired in 1989.

During his career, he supervised the largest sale of hotels in history, 19 hotels passing in one sale.

Bob was actively involved in several organizations where he held executive board titles. He was the President and Treasurer of the Boston University Club of Boston, Treasurer of the Boston University Alumni Club, President of the Boston Chapter of National Association of Accountants, and then National Vice-President.

He was an active member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs.

Bob co-edited the college textbook, “Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Service Industries,” which was adopted in 30 U.S. colleges and several foreign countries. Bob served as Treasurer of Temple Shalom of Newton.

After retirement, he worked part-time in the non-profit company, Boston Employment Service, Inc., for ten years. The company trained disadvantaged young people in Boston and placed them in meaningful employment.

Bob was the beloved husband of Frances (Rowe) Rosenblatt for 61 years. He was the devoted father of Amy Farber and her husband Mark Adrian Farber of Gloucester, Philip Rosenblatt and his wife Nancy (Stein) Rosenblatt of Needham, and Jana RosenblattLarson and her husband Tobin Larson of Los Angeles, Calif.

Bob was the cherished grandfather of Adam Farber and Sara Roizen, Shira (Farber) and Jeffrey Kraft, Michael Rosenblatt, Robin Farber and Andrew Rosenblatt.

He was the loving brother of Melvin and Martha Rosenblatt of Gloucester, and the dear brotherin-law of Barry and Melva Rowe of Falmouth and Florida.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Bob’s memory to Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA 02465; Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle St., Gloucester, MA 01930; or to Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.

Arrangements were under the direction of Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, Salem.

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Две недели назад в Бостоне состоялся замечательный концерт Дети Бостона – Детям Сдерота. В концерте приняло участие более 100 юных испонителей, студентов детских музыкальных и театральных коллективов Бостона и Северного Берега. В результате этой благотворительной акции было собрано $6,368 в фонд помощи детям Сдерота. На фото — студенты-волонтеры, которые приняли активное участие в подготовке, организации и проведении концерта.

Наши Дети

Ученица 5-го класса Анна Яцкова, дочь Александра и Натальи Яцковых из Манчестера заняла 3-е место в своей возрастной подгруппе на фортепианном конкурсе the Third Annual Kenneth A. Darrell Piano Competition, который проходил 30 сентября в Нью Хемпшире. Она исполняла Рондо из Сонаты До Мажор Моцарта и пьесу Валерия Гаврилина “Настенькин Сон”. Судьи отметили поэтичное и вдохновенное исполнение обоих произведений. Анна начала заниматься музыкой в 6 лет, и в течение последних 3-х лет занимается в Swampscott Piano School под руководством Валерии Хенкиной. Анна также изучает теорию музыки, берет уроки живописи и планирует стать профессиональной пианисткой.

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Хеллоуин в Сэлеме Меньше недели осталось до популярного и любимого не только детьми, но и взрослыми праздника Хеллоуин. Нам, жителям Северного Берега, не надо далеко ходить за приключениями и встречей с нечистой силой, достаточно сесть в машину или на автобус — и через 15 минут мы в центре знаменитого “города ведьм,” где в течение октября месяца проходят различные мероприятия, связанные с этим праздником. В последние выходные месяца в Сэлеме на Salem Common будет проходить семейный фестиваль с различными увеселительными мероприятиями, а на Derby St. каждый вечер ярко светит огнями детский карнавал и аттракционы. В эти осенние дни каждый найдет себе развлечение по душе в необычном городе. Информация на сайте: hauntedhappenings.org.

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We have an announcement about an upcoming classical music concert. We also have a list of local cultural events.

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Welcome New Babies

CJF Receives “High Tech, High Touch” Award

Happy Birthday Pauline!

Rabbi Steven Lewis of Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester and Laura Wiessen welcomed Hannah Noa on October 5, weighing 7 lbs, 11oz.

Proud grandparents are Eleanor and David Lewis, Providence, R.I., Roslyn and Allan Rosenberg of South Orange, N.J. and Sonny and Randi Wiessen of Las Vegas, Nev. Lisa and David Frim of New York welcomed a son, Kiran Michael, on September 11. Proud grandparents are Tzivia and Rafael Frim of Florida, and Christine and Drederick de Niese of Sri Lanka. Proud greatgrandparents are Bernice Frim of Lawrence and Gloria and Norman Honigbaum of Malden, and Hope and Llewelyn Dias of Sri Lanka.

Pauline Spirito of Lynn celebrated her 65th birthday with family and friends at a birthday bash at the Nahant Country Club. Everyone wore black and white with the birthday girl attired in red. From l to r: Todd and Lisa Spirito; Stacey and Bob Comito, Pauline and Vincent Spirito; in front: Vincent Spirito and Josh Comito.

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Third Anna Yatskova, a fifthgrader from Manchester-bythe-Sea, took third place at the third annual Kenneth A. Darrell Piano Competition on September 30 in Nashua, N.H. Playing piano since age six, she has studied for the last three years at the Swampscott Piano School of Valerie Henkin.

Sondria and Adam Berman of Brookline are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Sasha Miriam Berman, on October 2. Proud grandparents are Cindy and Barry Berman of Boxford and Joan and Robert Hall of Wrentham.

The Chelsea Jewish Foundation received the McKnight’s Long Term Care News Gold Award in the technology “Connect Our World” category. The “High Tech, High Touch” gold award recognizes excellence in using technology to improve staff-resident interactions. This top prize was given in acknowledgement of the Foundation’s awardwinning facilities at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. Barry Berman (standing), CEO of the Chelsea Jewish Foundation, credited the talent and determination of Steve Saling (sitting), architect and co-founder of the ALS Residence Initiative.

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Congregation Beth Israel of Andover welcomed Sukkot with “Soup-er Supper and Stories in the Sukkah.” The soup cook off contest featured matzah ball, egg drop, pumpkin, and vegetable soups prepared by students in grades 7-9 under the direction of their teacher, Scott Feldman. The matzah ball and egg drop tied for the win.

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Local Cantor Offers Advice for Surviving a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Amy Sessler Powell Jewish Journal Staff

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fter years of answering questions, Cantor Matt Axelrod wrote an instruction manual of sorts, filled with the answers to the things “kids really want to know” about the bar mitzvah process.

Called “The Ultimate Insider’s book Guide to Surviving byte Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah,” he plans to distribute it to all the families he works with, and hopes other congregations will do the same.

“There are a lot of books about adding meaning and community service projects, but kids really want to know how to get through it without screwing up, and parents want to know how to get through without killing their kid,” Axelrod said.

The book’s format provides an easy and enjoyable read with boxes that address “Insider’s Tips,” and “Just for Parents,” and a lot of valuable information, along with a dose of humor.

Axelrod devotes an entire chapter to “worst case scenarios” because even those are “far, far less daunting than what you’re already thinking in your head,” he writes, while assuring preteens that it is “very, very unlikely that you’ll faint during your bar mitzvah, or that you’ll throw up, or have some other awful accident involving bodily functions.”

But, much of Axelrod’s book also deals with real questions about Torah, the service, the meaning of rituals, preparation and working with families.

Surviving Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Cantor Matt Axelrod Rowman and Littlefield, 2012

Axelrod grew up in Beverly, spending his early years at Cohen Hillel Academy, Beverly High School and Temple B’nai Abraham, where he started leading services at a young age.

His parents, Muriel and Saul Axelrod, are still in Beverly.

Kids really want to know how to get through it without screwing up, and parents want to know how to get through without killing their kid.

He credits the combination of being active at his temple, his education at Hillel, and involvement in youth groups such as USY and BBYO with pointing him in the direction of cantorial school. After graduating from Brandeis, he attended the Jewish

Theological Seminary and was invested as a cantor in 1993.

He started working at his first and only pulpit in 1990, Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains, N.J., as a student, and remains the only full-time cantor they ever had.

Though he hopes his book will preempt many questions and answer some that people wonder about but don’t want to ask, he truly “loves to talk about this with parents and kids.”

And, he notes, that while many things have changed, the ritual of a bar or bat mitzvah has not changed much.

“It’s the same ritual, the same stuff kids always worried about.

Everyone is there to stare at them for two hours. They will feel pressure and get nervous and wonder what happens when they make a mistake,” he said.

When he is not advising students, Axelrod keeps busy with other interests. Eight years ago, he completed his pilot and flight instructor’s licenses. He keeps an older Piper Cherokee plane at Central Jersey Regional Airport and sometimes flies to Beverly Airport to visit his family. He’s an avid runner and has run several marathons.

So far, the reception to the book has been positive. Axelrod will be presenting it in the coming months with an appearance close to his heart, at his alma mater, Cohen Hillel Academy, Wednesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. as part of the JCCNS’s Jewish Book Month.

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dam Ungar was a happy kid who loved to ski and play the piano. He was a regular at his local synagogue, and he always looked forward to spending the holidays with his grandparents, who lived an hour away by train. Adam and his younger sister, Helen, would often go horseback riding while visiting with their bubbe and zayde.

Twelve days before turning 13, on October 15, 1943, Adam was killed by a Nazi bullet while walking with a friend in a concentration camp.

He never made it to his bar mitzvah.

I learned about Adam by reading about another Jewish boy, Daniel Pyser of Owings Mills, Md., who decided a few years ago to honor Adam during his own bar mitzvah.

With the encouragement of his parents, Daniel participated in a program called Remember Us, which connects bar and bat mitzvah kids to children who died in the Holocaust. Typically, this means prominently featuring the name of the victim in the invitation and ceremony. But the program encourages kids to go further and put their own stamp on honoring their Holocaust “twin.”

Daniel wanted to know as much as possible about Adam. So he contacted the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum to try to locate surviving family members. He hit the jackpot when Judy Finkelstein, the wife of the son of Adam’s surviving sister, Helen, contacted him.

Eventually, Daniel was able to contact Helen, which helped him get more information about Adam, including some family pictures. At his bar mitzvah, Daniel displayed on the bimah a picture of Adam and Helen next to a yahrzeit candle, and he led Kaddish in Adam’s memory.

Daniel’s speech, which he reprinted in the program, spoke about his journey of discovering Adam and his story.

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According to Samara Hutman, executive director of Remember Us, there are hundreds of similar stories of bar and bat mitzvah kids honoring young Holocaust victims.

“Each one is more emotional than the next,” she said.

Until we see real faces and real stories, the horror of six million dead doesn’t really come to life. What Remember Us is doing is taking these faces and stories and making them deeply personal. They’re marrying our horror stories from the past with our ideal stories from the present — and wrapping them both in the intimacy of communal ritual.

In the future, we might not see better carriers of Holocaust memory than bar mitzvah kids like Daniel Pyser honoring forgotten children like Adam Ungar. By “inviting” these kids to a life cycle event and reminding us that they had names and lives, that they loved to ski and play piano and hang out with their bubbes and zaydes, they’re breathing life into their deaths and adding presence to their absence.

One thing we know for sure: Even if every bar and bat mitzvah kid in America were to honor a victim, we’d never run out of names.

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Even a Haircut Can Be a Simchah Ted Roberts

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eople with small imaginations have a limited definition of simchahs. Only weddings, brisses, and bar mitzvahs qualify. But I have a cousin whose definition includes a letter from his daughter in Arizona.

“She wrote — it’s a simchah!” he exults.

Simchah. A word much misunderstood — literally a happiness. A wedding? Sure, it’s a simchah. The new bride doesn’t burn the fried chicken? Maybe? A lottery winner? Absolutely.

I even have a nephew who we call Simi; and only last week I found out his full formal name is Simchah. He’s a simchah, too! So, let us not tightly define this big, joyful Hebrew word. Last week, for example, my granddaughter called me on this topic. She’s a young lady whose simchah concept includes that unburned fried chicken I mentioned above, as well as a sunny day.

“Come to New Jersey,” she breathlessly explained.

“We’re having a simchah!” Wedding? Lottery win? Her mother-in-law’s birthday? She doesn’t explain. I’m thinking: airfare $240; motel $220; and then there’s the expenses for my lovely wife — hair, nails, Louis XV gown; total $962.

Due to the expense, I ask a dozen probing questions about the nature of this simchah. Did she have another kid? Is the Moshiach coming for supper? Is she getting a new husband? Has the bank decided to forgo her 300K mortgage?

“No” answers all questions.

So, why must I mortgage my future to United Airlines, Hilton Hotel Corp. and Dillards?

“What’s going on,” I ask, “that’s worth deducting four digits from my three-digit bank balance?”

Well, this paragon of a granddaughter, who is as observant as the Gaon of Vilna BEFORE his arguments with the Baal Shem Tov, explains that her three-year-old son is having his hair cut for the first time in his brief life.

(Why can he miss three years, and I’m in trouble with the wife after three weeks?)

“Big deal,” I reply, “I’m gonna shave tomorrow morning, but I don’t expect you to disrupt your life with a three-day trip to Alabama so you can watch me lather up.”

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important event, she explains to her ignorant grandfather. “We don’t cut his curly locks, just as we don’t harvest the fruit trees until they are three years old. That’s what it says in Leviticus, you know.” (She’s lecturing ME — a Levite — about Leviticus.)

“Oh, sure,” I reply.

An upsheren, she explains, is all about the unity of nature — the kinship of man and the other creatures that thrive in G-d’s world. Humanity and the sycamore tree both have their feet in the earth and their head in the sky. The tree produces fruit or seed — man produces deeds. Our Torah loved and preached this kinship three millennia ago — well before the Sierra Club signed up its first member. Don’t we call our Torah “Etz Chayim, a tree of life”? My jewel of a granddaughter explains all this slowly and with very short, distinct words instead of her usual New Jersey machine gun delivery, so the Alabama grandfather, the patriarch, understands.

Even at the age of three, the toddler begins his path to responsibility that culminates at bar mitzvah.

This rosy, dimpled child, with curls that would revive Michelangelo to paint just one more cherub, is due for an upsheren.

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room full of relatives. In the middle of the room on a stool sits the honoree, Shimon Leib — ex-curly-haired cherub. (He’d look just like me if he was wrinkled around the eyes and mouth, the skin around his little neck was droopy, and his hair was gray and absent on the top and back of his head.) He chirps as I clip. With the spotlight focused on his gilded face, this Jewish Tom Cruise of the 2020’s behaves angelically. (Did they drug him with Manischewitz, like at the bris?)

Each relative steps up and cuts a lock. Finally, the deed is done and I’m thinking — hey, not one of his clippers is a professional barber. He was prettier before.

Only on the outside, my granddaughter would say.

Inside he’s a Ten. Now he gets to wear tzitzis to decorate his soul. He’s on his way, Rabbi Rothman, from Yeshiva Shor Yoshuv, explains to me. You might think of it as a pre-bar mitzvah warm up. He’s not exactly responsible for his ethical behavior, but you can no longer hope he’ll turn off the bedroom light switch that someone left on Friday night. Like I say, he’s on his way.

The dozen or so family barbers hack at his hair while mama, proud but nervous, watches from the corner.

Those scissors are sharp, she’s thinking, and if he’s going to enjoy a fruitful life, he’ll need both ears to hear his teachers. As the floor becomes carpeted with blond ringlets, the kid has a spiky, trendy look, like a Saturday Night Live host with a head full of mousse. But mama, who sees the Yeshiva, not Saturday Night Live, as the training ground for Shimon, smooths off the rough cut head of hair.

Then the rabbi — who has never been to barber school — and wisely only observed Phase I, swings into action. He and the ex-cherub sit at the dining room table like Rabbi Akiva and one of his prize scholars.

A large sheet of Hebrew letters — the alphabet — sits before them. The rabbi coats the gimel with honey. He points. “Say gimel.” Shimon says, “gimel” and touches the letter. “Now lick your finger, Shimon Leib.” The ex-cherub, who never needs a second invitation for a snack, obeys and smiles. Many letters are learned. Much honey is smeared on the little face. May all his learning be as sweet. His life, too.

Candle Lighting Ceremony partiesbydebi.net Overall, today’s celA creative idea for candle lighting, by ebrations are trending away from formal to partiesbydebi.net. more creative celebrations. Candle lighting lends itself to a myriad of creative, vibrant options. Recently I placed 13 tea candles in a bed of M&M’s, within tall, martini-style glasses. The effect was stunning.

Food There is a definite trend towards “menu merging,” meeting the needs of both adults and children with foods that cross the generational gap. Trending options include food stations, global international cuisine, and mini or petit portions of good old comfort foods such as hamburgers, gourmet grilled cheese, etc.

Music Young guests want retro music, typically that of their parents’ generation. Kids are requesting dance music that runs the gamut from Van Halen to Donna Summers, as well as what they’re hearing on television shows such as “American Idol.” I’m noticing that kids like a hybrid of DJ’s and live instrumentalists.

Decorations Color and comfort says it all. Clients are picking cool, comforting color combinations. Pastels are a favorite with girls right now.

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Light-up tables are also big right now.

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Passing the Torah To a Fifth Generation

Photos courtesy of the Zaft family

Above, Max Zaft stands with his parents, Steven and Robin Zaft, at Congregation Ansha Shalom. Below, Steven, Max and Mel Zaft stand before the ark as they prepare for Max’s bar mitzvah.

Amy Sessler Powell Jewish Journal Staff

LAWRENCE — When Max Zaft stood on the bimah and received a Torah passed from his grandfather, Mel, to his father, Steven, to him, he received a part of history.

His great-great grandfather Max was one of the shul’s founders more than 100 years ago.

It is the reason why Max Zaft of Bradford chose to have his bar mitzvah at Ansha Shalom, a shul with deep roots in his family.

“It meant a lot to me to have it there. For Max to be the fifth generation in that shul is so special, and three of us were at the service,” said Steven Zaft, Max’s father.

Once a thriving Jewish population, there are few Jews remaining in Lawrence, and Ansha Shalom is the only synagogue. Support for it remains loyal, with a weekly minyan on Shabbat and up to 70 people for High Holy Days. They have had about five b’nei mitzvah in the last 10 years.

The Zafts also attend the Havurat Shalom in Andover, where Max attended religious

school, and Anshe Shalom in Haverhill, where his maternal grandfather is a founder.

To make things special, Rabbi Karen Landy, the Reconstructionist rabbi from Havurat Shalom, officiated at Ansha Shalom for Max. “She was incredible and came to the shul in Lawrence to run the Torah service for my son. It was beautiful,” Steven said.

Max said that passing the Torah was special. “I wanted to have my service there because I am the fifth generation there, and my grandfather is the president,” he said.

For Max to be the fifth generation in that shul is so special Mel Zaft explained that his grandfather was involved in starting the shul, first in people’s garages and basements, and ultimately in the current building that was renovated from a three-story tenement.

As president and treasurer, Mel said he is the guy who does whatever is needed — from getting rid of weeds, to buying a new stove.

Steven said his grandfather had an auto parts business in Lawrence, Al’s Auto Supply, that is no longer there. However, Steven still works in the auto parts business.

Max spoke about beginnings in his d’var Torah, focusing on creation. He also shared his mitzvah project of collecting and donating supplies such as games to the Boys and Girls Club in Haverhill.

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He raised $1,000 — enough to help Shimon celebrate his special day with dignity and pride.

Using Isaac’s donation, Yad Eliezer bought Shimon his own set of tefillin, as well as a brand new suit and shoes. They also

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They paired Isaac with a boy named Shimon, who lives in Tsfat, in northern Israel.

Shimon’s father, who was confined to a wheelchair until his death, had to beg for money in the streets. Shimon’s widowed mother could not afford to buy him a suit, or make him even a modest party, for his bar mitzvah.

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“I was glad I had the chance to give another kid around the world the same opportunity I had,” Isaac said.

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n the United States a bar mitzvah is a joyous affair, often marked with a big party. For impoverished families in other parts of the world, it is decidedly more low-key.

Like most American boys, Isaac Finn of Andover celebrated his coming of age on March 31 in style. For his bar mitzvah project, he helped an underprivileged cohort in Israel celebrate his milestone.

“My father suggested donating a bar mitzvah,” said Isaac, a sports enthusiast whose original plan was to collect and donate used equipment. “I liked my dad’s idea because it was a unique. No one in my Hebrew school class had ever done it before.”

Yad Eliezer, an organization that helps impoverished Israelis, launched its Adopt a Bar Mitzvah Project in 2004.

covered the cost of feeding guests a meal following Shimon’s service — which ironically took place on Isaac’s 13th birthday.

“It was a great blessing,” said Todd Finn, Isaac’s father.

Todd had visited Tsfat on a USY pilgrimage back in 1981, and had fond memories of the experience. He decided to email the current mayor of the town, informing him about Isaac’s gift.

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If you have always envisioned a beautiful bar or bat mitzvah party for your son or daughter, but have been dealt a blow by the current economy, there are still ways to achieve your vision. Here are some tips on how to create a party to remember without breaking the bank.

Décor If your child has a particular passion (music, sports, etc.), that may inform your theme. A few larger pieces that have great height, color and dimension fill space better than lots of little things.

Use color and light strategically to change the ambiance of a room in an inexpensive way. A white wall can instantly become hot pink; a stark room can be transformed into a winter wonderland in ice blue.

A clever and inexpensive idea is to cover a table with shiny black linen, and toss silver Hershey kisses down the center of it.

Music A DJ or band that keeps the kids engaged and dancing all night long is of paramount importance. If you are really on a bare bones budget, have a friend put together

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n a 2009 episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David’s African-American housemate, Leon Black, pretends to be the Jewish accountant Danny Duberstein. He says he was adopted by a nice Jewish couple and has been a bar mitzvah three times, most recently just a few months ago in Atlantic City.

Understandably confused, actor Michael “Kramer” Richards says he thought the milestone happens just once, at the age of 13.

“No, no, no, no,” Leon insists.

“It’s once every 13 years. You’ve got to recharge the mitzvah.”

“Curb” was playing for laughs, but Scott Shay is serious.

In his book “Getting Our Groove Back: How to Energize American Jewry,” which was published before the “Curb” episode aired, the Signature Bank chairman called for the creation of a new custom — the cyclical 18-year bar/bat mitzvah.

“I’d get emails and questions from people who wanted to do it, from rabbis and educators who asked me for a curriculum,” he said.

Shay brought the idea to Audrey Lichter, a veteran in Jewish education. Chai Mitzvah, the program that Lichter ended up creating, relies heavily on the support of synagogues, local rabbis and teachers, and JCCs, which help refer participants.

The program is being offered in communities in New York, Connecticut and Israel to participants from across the religious spectrum — Jewish Renewal to Orthodox to the unaffiliated. Lichter hopes to see Chai Mitzvah running in more cities.

The program is comprised of four elements: monthly group study sessions, a new ritual undertaking, social action and celebration. Participants, who are divided into age categories, make an eight-month commitment to complete the four steps.

The program typically starts after the High Holidays and ends

Hire a Planner Although it may seem counter-intuitive, a planner can actually help you save money. A good and experienced planner will help you stay on budget, establish priorities and will have contacts for many vendors.

Remember the Hidden Costs There is a 7 percent tax on food in Massachusetts, 18-20 percent gratuity, and everyone — from the DJs to the chef — might expect a tip. Factor this in when planning.

a playlist on a solid iPod system, and arrange for a player and speakers.

Venue/Food When looking for a venue, make sure to find out if it has a food and beverage minimum, and what that includes. Many temples have function spaces and charge very little. On the other hand, don’t rule out hotels. If it’s off-season and a hotel has an empty ballroom, you may be able to negotiate a low-cost package.

When it comes to food, those on a budget should think luncheons, food stations or buffet — not a fourcourse meal. There are many interesting ways to present

Use the Internet The web is a great resource, especially for party favors. Create custom labels or wrappers to make edible favors fun and personal. You can also buy party items in bulk on the Internet. One family I worked with had an interesting idea for a candle lighting ceremony. There was no cake, but each guest received a light-up wand.

Guests were called up in groups, and instead of being asked to light a candle, lit their wands. At the end, there were 210 twinkling lights; there wasn’t a person in the room who didn’t have a lighted wand. It was beautiful and inclusive.

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Recharge Your Mitzvah Every 18 Years in the spring with a celebration and public recognition of their accomplishments.

Most significant for many of the participants is the adoption of a new ritual. Often it is something they have long intended to take up — perhaps chanting the Haftarah, lighting the Sabbath candles or reading the fifth aliyah of every Torah portion — but needed a push and support to accomplish.

“What we’ve heard from people is that it was a spark for them to do something meaningful,” Lichter said.

Donna Lippman had been encouraged to sign up by her rabbi at Kehilath Jeshurun, a Modern Orthodox synagogue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She felt that her Jewish learning had plateaued.

“I have always loved Jewish learning, “Lippman said. “[Chai Mitzvah] was a way to integrate that into my life by taking on some rituals and social actions.”

She decided to adopt the recitation of the morning blessings.

Lippman says she realized an immediate impact on her life.

“It got me oriented to carry out my day the right way,” she said.

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Scott Shay wants to energize American Jewry with a cyclical 18-year bar/bat mitzvah.

“I really made an effort to be kinder and more patient.”

Though there is a group study component to the program, Chai Mitzvah is highly personalized. Once a participant decides what he or she wants to study or how to volunteer, the Chai Mitzvah support staff helps find programs and opportunities within the person’s community.

A businessman, Shay has found himself frustrated with the approach to creating Jewish adult education programming within the United States. Chai Mitzvah provides a reason to engage, and gives Jews at every

stage of life an opportunity to learn and celebrate.

Perhaps most appreciative of this chance has been the 80-plus crowd, which is particularly underserved when it comes to educational opportunities.

“People are always offering them [the elderly] services, but not a chance to learn and grow,” said Galya Greenberg, an educator who leads monthly text study sessions for Chai Mitzvah.

Attracting younger participants has been more challenging. Lichter is finding it difficult to engage the 26- to 33-year-olds, especially since the majority of the outreach for Chai Mitzvah is done through synagogues and other institutions having their

own troubles reaching young Jewish adults.

To reach this group, Lichter acknowledges that Chai Mitzvah may have to change some of the program parameters, such as scaling back the length of the commitment, and will need to partner with other organizations that have greater appeal to the younger set.

Shay is optimistic that the 18-year bar/bat mitzvah cycle can take root in the Jewish community. After all, as he noted in his book, the bat mitzvah was far from widely accepted when it was introduced more than 50 years ago, yet it is now a nearuniversal staple in most corners of the Jewish community.

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Electronic Invitations a Growing Trend, But Many Still Want Paper Keepsakes Suzanne Kurtz

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y bat mitzvah invitation had bright purple embossed text on a hot pink card, with my name enlarged in decorative script at the top and daisies adorning the bottom.

Twenty-plus years later, I still remember eagerly waiting for my friends to receive the invitations and running home weeks later to check the mailbox for the return of the RSVP envelopes. Secured in a scrapbook, the invitation is a treasured memento.

Today, however, a rising trend in simchah invites may be changing the run to the mailbox into a dash for the email inbox, and the card stock mementos into computer printouts.

No longer for holiday parties and happy hours only, electronic invitations are becoming an acceptable way for some to announce major life-cycle events, including b’nai mitzvah celebrations and weddings.

When Jason Horowitz, a marketing executive in New York, and his partner, Carl, were planning their February wedding, electronic invitations became the solution for one major concern: They were short on time.

With more than 200 invitations to send, the couple didn’t want to sacrifice style for haste.

Paperless Post, a website launched by a 20-something brother-and-sister team in 2008, was the perfect answer, said Horowitz, 41.

“The wedding was very much planned last minute, but we still wanted to give guests 30 days to RSVP,” he said. Horowitz added that using electronic invitations “saved money and it’s environmentally friendly.”

Paperless Post invitations are sent by email (or through a social networking site such as Facebook or Twitter) with an image of an envelope appearing on

screen. The guest’s name can be written on the outside of the envelope in a font of your choice, and the inside can include a lining to give the computer image a paper look.

The invitation itself can be designed with the assistance of graphic designers or selected from existing templates.

Having received similar invitations from friends for less formal occasions, Horowitz said, “I loved the concept and thought the aesthetics were much better than Evite.”

Unlike Evite, Paperless Post invitations are not free, but there are also no pop-up ads.

Margery Klausner, an attorney in Southfield, Mich., used an electronic invitation as a follow-up to the paper invitation for her son Nathan’s June bar mitzvah. Klausner, 41, used the image of the paper invitation for the electronic version.

While all local guests and family members received both the paper and electronic invitations, she sent electronic invitations exclusively to guests whom

she “wanted to include. but wasn’t 100 percent sure that they could come, like those [living] in Israel.”

Dealing with different postage rates and delivery time, she said, was another factor in opting for an electronic invitation.

One of the main advantages to using the electronic invitations was the quick arrival of the responses, said Klausner.

Two hours after hitting the send button on her computer, “I received 57 RSVPs,” she said. Additionally, Klausner was able to track the guests who didn’t open the email and contact them directly to find out if there was a problem.

Since Paperless Post launched, cofounder James Hirschfeld said, more than 10,000 b’nai mitzvah and 40,000 wedding invitations have been sent over the site.

Calligraphers and engravers shouldn’t worry too much, however. Traditional paper invitations are still very much in vogue, said Wendy Katzen, a Washingtonarea event planner.

She said that of the dozen or so weddings and b’nai mitzvah celebrations she plans for clients each year, “not one” has opted for an electronic invitation.

For Melissa Kanter, 49, the paper invitations for the December b’not mitzvah of her twin daughters, Emily and Rachel, will “set the tone for the affair.”

“It’s an accessory, like the bracelet to the outfit. It pulls the whole thing together,” said Kanter, an occupational therapist in Short Hills, N.J. The invitation will reflect the personalities of her daughters, said Kanter, who worked with a graphic designer.

The RSVPs will be with a response card, and she’ll create a special postage stamp for the invitations and cards.

After the affair, the invitation will be framed in a shadow box. “I’d rather have the tradition” of a paper invitation, Kanter said. “It will be a keepsake that I’ll put in their baby book.”

Katzen says that in planning a lifecycle event, it’s important to keep in mind that guest lists are often multigenerational, and you want to take care not to insult anyone.

That wasn’t an issue for Horowitz — even his guests in their 80s had email addresses. Days before the wedding, he sent a message through the site clarifying the start time of the ceremony.

The flexibility of an electronic invitation made it much easier, he said, “otherwise I would have had to make a hundred phone calls.”

With a guest list of more than 1,500, Rabbi Batya Steinlauf, 48, also went the electronic route for her son Noah’s bar mitzvah last December, after it was suggested by another mother.

Steinlauf’s husband, Gil, is the rabbi at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington.

The entire congregation was invited to the bar mitzvah and subsequent kiddush lunch.

“Can you imagine sending out 1,500 paper invitations?” Steinlauf asked.

“Electronic invitations saved a fortune and many trees. I can’t imagine another way to have done this.”

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Here are a few ideas for meaningful gifts:

Take a Trip to Israel One of the most powerful connections to Judaism comes from spending time in Israel.

There are a plethora of trips to choose from.

Former archaeologist Danny Herman (www.dannythedigger.com) is known for his private tours, which focus on ancient Jewish heritage sites. A tour that mixes action and education might be perfect to suit the varying needs and interests of a family.

Help the World Many areas of the world are in need. Pick a region of interest, and then find a program where you can volunteer together as a family. Help build a home or school, and in the process get to know a new culture.

Save a Life The American Friends of Magen David Adom has a program called the “Red Bag of Courage.”

The Red Bag is a replica of the paramedic’s kit used by all MDA volunteers when racing to the scene of a medical emergency. Participants raise $1,000 — which is the price of a fully outfitted red first responder’s bag filled with emergency equipment that is used to save lives in Israel. The organization thanks the participants by sending them their own monogrammed red bag.

Give Gifts to Others Spread the joy by asking for gifts for others.

Birthday Angels Birthday Party Project is a nonprofit organization that provides underprivileged children in Israel with a birthday party (www. birthday-angels.org). A $36 donation will buy a party kit to celebrate one child’s birthday, and will put a million dollar smile on the face of that child.

Celebrate their Interests If a girl is artistic, buy her a camera and enroll her in a class on how to use it. If a boy likes sports, get tickets to attend a sporting event together.

Give the Gift of Adventure Give the child an experience they will never forget. Fly in a wind tunnel, swim with dolphins, or give them surfing or figure skating lessons.

Make the Gift Interactive Instead of simply writing a check, purchase a share or two of a stock, and encourage the child to watch his or her investment grow and fall.

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Cocktail parties are a great way for guests to mix and mingle, and indulge in a variety of different flavors. This format lends a light, festive atmosphere to the event, and allows guests more freedom in moving around and socializing. Furthermore, it can oftentimes be more cost effective than a plated, sit down dinner.

Event planners no longer feel constricted by the traditional format of two or three course, plated dinners. We have noticed a trend towards combination style events. In such cases, the celebration generally begins with a cocktail hour of passed appetizers, followed by sit down dinner with family-style tapas platters to share. Some folks even follow up the family-style platters with a plated entrée, thereby combining three different styles into one event!

Blending different styles into one event creates a fun and unique atmosphere. At Serenitee, we love the challenge of creating a one-of-a-kind event, with a menu to match the unique ambiance.

An alternative to family-style sharing platters and plated entrees are creative food stations. We are seeing more and more folks migrate towards food stations. Food stations can be done in a sophisticated fashion, but are not as formal as a traditional dinner service where guests are chair bound for the entire duration. And once again, this is often times a more affordable option.

Finally, creativity and innovation in an event’s beverage menu is gaining importance in the overall scope of a function.

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