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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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THE LENAPE
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FROM A LUTHERAN CHURCH TO A BUDDHIST TEMPLE
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HISTORY OF QUEEN VILLAGE
Lauren Leonard reflects on her first year as President of QVNA and speculates about the future of our neighborhood.
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Amy Shelanski writes about the original inhabitants of Queen Village, the Lenape tribe, who lived along the banks of the Delaware River.
Lauren Leonard shares the story behind the congregations that have worshipped at the impressive structure located at 4th and Carpenter.
Steve Sitarski writes about public buildings and houses of worship that have witnessed dramatic chapters in our city’s long history.
LOCAL CONGREGATIONS' PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY Peter Ross writes about congregations in and near Queen Village that offer programs to serve the public, in addition to the members of their respective congregations.
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COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
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DUNCAN'S DESTINATIONS
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THE NATIVIST RIOTS IN QUEEN VILLAGE Al Dorof writes about the Nativist Riots of 1844, an incident that prompted state troops to raise arms against civilians to maintain public order.
PHILADELPHIA: A CITY FOUNDED ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Jim Murphy looks at why our city has so many historic churches … while many others had just one.
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Jonathan Grode writes about efforts neighbors and our local police force took to curtail crime on American Street.
In this series about finding beauty in unlikely places, Duncan Spencer writes about a plaque in St. Peter's churchyard that commemorates the attempted averting of the western Indian wars.
CONVERSATIONS ON COMMUNITY In this new series of conversations with neighbors and leaders, Lauren Leonard interviews Rabbi Avi Winokur of Society Hill Synagogue about methods for building strong and inclusive communities.
NO GREENHOUSE REQUIRED Donna Pancari and Kevin Parker share tips on growing citrus indoors and provide a delicious recipe for making preserved lemons.
TOP FIVE FILMS OF 2016 Piers Marchant shares his favorite drama, musical, animated, documentary, and mystery from the past year in cinema.
OUR CHILDREN'S NEIGHBORHOOD Katie Lockwood writes about her favorite places to play, read, sing, shop, and eat and offers suggestions to make Queen Village even more kid-friendly.
"HOARDERVILLE" Anne Harvey shares her experiences with using a professional organizer to help declutter her home.
MEET THE INGENIOUS MR. PEALE Jim Murphy examines the life of this remarkable painter, inventor, soldier … and Philly’s first nude model.
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a letter from
the president BY LAUREN LEONARD The New Year marks the midway point in my
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We continued to build bridges
first term as President of QVNA. It’s been
with our neighbors and friends
quite a year!
a t t h e C o u r t y a rd A p a r t m e n t s through the summer enrichment
The position has given me an opportunity
p ro g r a m , c o m p u t e r l a b , a n d
to meet neighbors and put a lot of faces
a f t e r- s c h o o l p r o g r a m m i n g .
to names. These introductions and conversations have been truly rewarding.
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Our bi-monthly Magazine continued
Getting to know and work with the
to provide interesting, thought-
outstanding members of the Board and
provoking content on our history
our Executive Director has solidified my
and current affairs.
desire to be a part of this community. I’m amazed at what’s been accomplished. A
To begin 2017, the Board will welcome
sampling:
returning and new members and participate in a retreat to discuss our strategic plan
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T h ro u g h t h e re e m e rg e n c e o f
and set goals for the coming year(s). Chief
our Public Safety Committee our
among these goals is identifying ways to
relationship with Lt. Goodson and
fund initiatives that will improve quality of
the officers of the Philadelphia Police
life and to consider the organization’s role
Department was strengthened.
and responsibilities.
Dialogue with the PPD is regular and dynamic. (You’ll read all about these
Inspired by the standing-room-only panel
dynamics in the following pages.)
held in November, we will continue to facilitate conversations on the notion of
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After years of planning and dogged
community and how to make it inclusive
determination from the Friends
and equitable. Your voices are essential to
of Weccacoe, the playground
these conversations.
at Weccacoe reopened this fall. As you’ve heard me say a few (okay, many) •
Our Tree Tenders planted 28 trees
times, the viability of the neighborhood is
throughout the neighborhood.
dependent on our collective participation. The dollars and time you donate go a long
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Our Community Grants Program
way toward making Queen Village a safe,
doled out more than $16,000
healthy, and happy place for all.
to fund projects ranging from school supplies to graffiti removal
Thank you for all you did in 2016. I look
and lighting enhancement
forward to seeing and working with you in
f o r o u r f o u r- l e g g e d f r i e n d s .
the village throughout 2017. W W W. F I R E B A L L P R I N T I N G. C O M
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Contributors
All opinions are of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Queen Village Neighbors Association.
AL DOROF Al Dorof is a founder and former co-chair of the Historical Society of St. Philip Neri Church, and past co-chair of the QVNA Historical Committee. He also was on the advisory committee of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania that created the PhilaPlace website.
DONNA PANCARI Donna Pancari is a ninth-grade English teacher who has lived in Queen Village for 10 years. Along with her husband Kevin Parker, she edits the local food blog Farm To Philly and gardens at the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden.
JONATHAN GRODE Jonathan Grode is a proud member of the QV community along with his wife, Jayne, and daughter, Olivia. He is the Managing Partner of Green and Spiegel (an Immigration Law Firm in Center City) and adjunct professor of law at Temple University.
KEVIN PARKER Kevin subscribed to his first CSA almost 15 years ago, and his commitment to local eating has grown ever since - all of which he writes about on Farm to Philly. He teaches ninth grade English and volunteers with the Friends of Weccacoe.
ANNE HARVEY Anne Harvey works as an Environmental Scientist for the Philadelphia Water Department. She is a member of the neighborhood Quality of Life Committee.
PETER ROSS Peter Ross and his wife have lived on Gaskill Street for over six years. He is a realtor with Plumer & Associates and previously served on the QVNA Board and QVK9. He is currently a member of QVNA’s Communications and Outreach Committee.
LAUREN LEONARD Lauren Leonard holds a BA in Theatre from Temple University. She is Editor-in-Chief and a regular contributor to greenlimbs.com and has written locally for the Passyunk Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Like Jo March, she aspires to live by her pen (keyboard).
AMY SHELANSKI Amy Shelanski is a real estate agent who has resided in Queen Village for over a decade. She previously served on QVNA's Board of Directors and is currently on the Zoning and Communications Committees.
KATIE LOCKWOOD Katie Lockwood is a pediatrician and blogger, who resides in Queen Village with her husband and two children. All opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
STEVE SITARSKI Steve Sitarski is a former Queen Village resident and Chief of Education & Visitor Services at Independence National Historical Park. He currently resides in Huntington Beach, California.
PIERS MARCHANT Piers Marchant is a film critic and writer based in Philly. Find more confounding amusements and diversions at his blog, (http://sweetsmellosuccess. tumblr. com), or read his further 142-character rants and ravings at @kafkaesque83.
DUNCAN SPENCER Duncan Spencer serves as QVNA’s Vice President and as the Chair of the Friends of Weccacoe. He has lived in Queen Village since 1992 and works in the film industry as a set builder and is a residential and business landlord on Fabric Row.
JIM MURPHY Jim Murphy is a freelance copywriter who’s lived in the South Street area with his wife Rosemary since 2008. Jim has written over 30 articles about Philadelphia historical sites for community newspapers … and is also a certified tour guide.
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About the Cover Photo: Built in 1878, the Church of the Redeemer for Seamen & Their Families was designed by acclaimed architect Frank Furness. Located on the northwest corner of Front and Queen Streets, the building served as the Neighborhood Boy's Club from 1925-1968. Sadly, this stunning structure was destroyed by a fire in the late 1970s. (Library of Congress, HABS PA-1077).
This detail from the map of Philadelphia from 1903 by Dodd, Mead & Company provides some insight into what our neighborhood looked like about 100 years ago. Unfortunately, some of the buildings listed below were demolished after the congregations had disbanded or relocated. Many other congregations were in Philadelphia during this time. This artwork merely depicts some of the congregations that were located south of Spruce Street, north of Washington, and east of 6th Street. To view the complete 1903 map, visit www.philageohistory.org.
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Spruce Street Baptist Church (1829-1908) / Great Roumanian Shul (1911-1960s) Third Presbyterian Church Saint Peter’s Church Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church B'nai Abraham Synagogue Kesher Israel Synagogue B'nai Reuben Synagogue Shivtei Yeshurun Synagogue B'nai Israel-Anshe Poland Synagogue St. Stanislaus Church Neziner Synagogue Mt. Zion Church/Bethany Congregational Church St. Philip Neri Church of the Redeemer Emanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church Mariner's Bethel Methodist Episcopal/Rising Sun Baptist Church (1920s) Mariners' Bethel Church Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church
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THE LENAPE BY AMY SHELANSKI
"The Treaty of Penn with the Indians� by Benjamin West (c. 1771) depicts William Penn entering into peace treaty in 1683 with Tamanend, a chief of the Lenape ("Delaware Indians") Turtle Clan.
The original inhabitants of Queen Village, the Lenape tribe lived along the banks of the Delaware River. The Lenape called the Great Spirit who created the world Kishelemukong, also called Kitanitowit. Their creation story tells of a water-covered earth from which a giant tortoise raised its back, thus becoming land. A tree emerged on the land and from its roots a sprout grew carrying the first man. The tree then bent down to earth bringing forth another sprout that bore a woman. The Lenape believe in revering all spirits, both good and evil, that populate the earth. Good spirits were entreated and honored with gifts of flowers and leaves and special ceremonies were held for planting and harvesting of corn. Pethakhuweyok were dangerous thunder spirits that caused storms. Mesingw, a powerful sacred medicine spirit, often appeared to Lenape men in dreams. Nature and the Lenape were one. The sun, moon, stars and the four winds were family members. The fours winds were grandparents and the change of seasons was due to gambling between the grandmother and grandfathers. Spring came when grandmother, the
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warm wind out of the south, was winning over the grandfather north wind. The stars also were considered grandfathers. The sun and moon were referred to as brothers whose job it was to light and darken the sky. Mother Earth was charged with feeding and taking care of the Lenape. Young Lenape, like many cultures underwent a rite of passage into adulthood. Between age twelve to fourteen, boys and girls would set out on a vision quest to find their guardian spirit who would stay with them throughout their lives. During their vision quest the youngsters would not eat or drink and upon their return, they would be given a new name based on what was revealed to them in their visions or dreams. Many Lenape converted, or were converted to Christianity. Because Kitanitowit is an early Lenape translation for "God," many Algonquin (Lenapes were the original tribe of the Algonquin nation) consider their creator and the Christian God to be the same. There are Lenape cultural centers nearby in New Jersey with more information about our first neighbors.
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FROM A LUTHERAN CHURCH TO A Buddhist TEMPLE BY LAUREN LEONARD
Congregants of the church were deeply devoted to neighborhood service and are credited with contributing to Queen Village, a community center, settlement house, and numerous programs for school children. They were also part of the opposition that helped keep I-95 from cutting through the heart of the neighborhood. Following WWII, the church’s numbers began to dwindle and religious and community service were moved to the basement (which was also a well-known place of respite for sailors passing through Philadelphia).
The Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1001 S. The 4th Street was built in 1868. The architect and builder are not known, though the structure is representative of the German population living nearby and attending services.
Despite significant renovations undertaken in the 1960’s, the congregation’s numbers never fully recovered and the church was abandoned in 2008. The structure fell into disrepair until a 2010 petition of the Philadelphia Historical Commission to the Court of Common Pleas resulted in the Lutheran Church being ordered to make repairs (the city had deemed the structure unsafe). The church was cooperative, but determined ultimately that a new owner might better maintain the structure. The new owner was the
Phat Quang Buddhist Temple. Phat Quang serves the large and growing Vietnamese community of South Philadelphia and attracts Buddhists from neighboring states Maryland and New York. At its core Buddhism is the practice of recognizing suffering as part of the human condition and eliminating it by following the Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration (mediation). Westerners who practice Buddhism—less than 2% according to 2013 statistics—usually follow Zen, Theravada or Tibetan traditions.
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HISTORY OF
BY STEVE SITARSKI
Queen Village
Every block in Queen Village has a story to tell. Local homes, public buildings and houses of worship have witnessed dramatic chapters in our city’s long history. Long before William Penn and the founding of Philadelphia, Swedish settlers arrived in 1638 at a place the local Lenape Indian tribe called Wiccaco, which means “pleasant place.” The early Swedes established Fort Christina (now Wilmington, Delaware) and settled along the river as far north as present day Trenton, New Jersey. Their leader, Governor Johan Pritz, declared the area New Sweden. These early colonists maintained good relations with the Indians, showing exceptional friendliness and respect to their neighbors. The local river front was lined with an impressive grove of large beech, elm and buttonwood trees. Nearby meadows were populated with elk, deer and beaver, providing pelts for the fur trade. The area now known as Queen Village was originally owned by the Swedish family of Sven, whose log house stood on a knoll overlooking the river at what is now the NW corner of Beck & Swanson Streets. The one and a half story wooden structure had a large garden with various fruit trees. An inlet of water from the Delaware River allowed small boats to dock in front. The Dutch briefly claimed control, but the land was quickly ceded to the British. The King of England granted a land charter for what is now Pennsylvania to William Penn, who founded the city of Philadelphia in 1682. Wiccaco changed little during the 17th century. The original Swedish settlement
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had few homes and much of their land remained a wilderness, except for a couple of small farms. One notable exception was Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church. Completed in 1700, Gloria Dei is the oldest church in Pennsylvania. William Penn renamed Wiccaco (as the American Indians and Swedes referred to it) after a neighborhood in London, England called Southwark. Penn’s new city of Philadelphia quickly grew along the Delaware River waterfront and spilled over its original southern boundary of South Street by the early 18th century. The Southwark District (now south Philadelphia) was then divided into two townships but retained their original American Indian names, Moyamensing (pigeon droppings) and Passyunk (in the valley). Southwark did not officially become part of Philadelphia until 1854, when the Consolidation Act was passed. By the mid-eighteenth century, a building boom transformed Southwark from a village into a residential and commercial neighborhood, especially along the waterfront. Ship builders, rope and sail makers, sailors, dock workers, carpenters, and craftsmen were among the early residents of the neighborhood. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of mostly Irish immigrates arrived in Philadelphia and the District of Southwark. Fierce competition for low wage jobs, coupled with religious prejudice and severe overcrowding caused social upheaval. The Nativist or “anti-catholic” riots swept the region in 1844 and Saint Philip Neri Roman Catholic Church experienced three days of riots, resulting in many deaths and injuries. Local volunteer fire companies protected the church from destruction.
After the Civil War, the Pennsylvania Railroad opened an emigration depot at the Washington Avenue wharves to help process the ongoing flood of new arrivals. Once immigrants passed through U.S. Customs, they choose to either stay in the city or boarded trains on route to jobs and home elsewhere in the state. In addition to a flood of European immigrants, African-Americans migrated here in large numbers from the war torn southern states and settled along either side of South Street, primarily west of 6th Street. By the 1890s, an influx of mostly Eastern Europeans attracted a large Jewish population along the 4th Street commercial corridor and a significant number of Poles settled along the waterfront as dockworkers. For the first time in the area’s 300 years history, the local population actually began to shrink after 1950. Construction of a new interstate highway along the Delaware River resulted in countless homes and businesses in the path of I-95 being condemned. Neighborhoods like Southwark that always relied on the river were now cut off from it, forcing residents to move from south Philadelphia for other parts of the city and nearby suburbs. In the late 1970’s, local real estate agents renamed this part of south Philadelphia as Queen Village, in honor of its original Swedish settlers and their Queen Christina. Rows of restored historic homes, coupled with new residential construction, generated renewed interest in Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhood by the 1980s. Queen Village changed from a traditional working class enclave to become one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods.
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Local Congregations’ PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY Congregations in and near Queen Village offer programs that serve the public, in addition to the members of the congregation. Many of these programs also provide opportunities for volunteering to everyone in the community. Check websites or call for additional information.
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OLD PINE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 412 Pine Street 215-925-8051 www.oldpine.org Concerts: The church sanctuary is a popular venue for concerts by small musical groups. Saturdays for Seniors: Every Saturday at noon a hot meal is served to about 50 seniors in Old Pine Community Center. A second bag lunch is also provided. The program offers a place for companionship for seniors and helps those who might have difficulty getting a meal on the weekends when senior centers are closed. Holiday meals are also part of the program. No pre-registration is needed to participate. Volunteers for kitchen helpers and clean-up crews are always welcome. Twelve Step Programs: Old Pine provides space for several Twelve Step Programs. Meetings are in the church building and at Old Pine Community Center. Services: Sunday at 10:30. Visitors are both welcome and expected. Old Pine Community Center is a non-profit organization. The church was one of the organizations that founded the Community Center. Close links continue. The Community Center offers a wide range of programs for children and adults, including after school activities and Adult Learning and Literacy classes. Rooms at the Center, including a gym that can hold up to 250 people, can be rented for parties, meetings, receptions and sporting events. There are full institutional kitchen facilities available. Call the Center at 215-6272493 or www.oldpinecommunitycenter.org. ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 313 Pine Street 215-925-5968 www.stpetersphila.org Food Cupboard: St. Peter’s partners with Philabundance to give food to approximately 180 families each week at the church on Saturday morning from 8 to 10. No pre-registration is needed to receive food. The church recently got a van to expand its services. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to unpack and sort food and on Saturday mornings to distribute food. Mandarin and Cantonese interpreters are especially needed. Chorister Academy: An after-school program of choral education and performance for children and young adults, ages 6 to 17. Affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, the program prepares boys and girls to sing with men and women on a professional level. The program highly values diversity and welcomes participants from all religious backgrounds. POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild): The Social Justice team works with this consortium of Philadelphia congregations of all faiths on issues of social justice.
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Churchyard Gardeners: The historic churchyard surrounding St. Peter’s is a quiet, green space much enjoyed by residents of the neighborhood and visitors walking the streets of Society Hill. Volunteers are always welcome to help tend the plantings and grounds. The Churchyard Gardeners are active from March through November. They usually meet once a month on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons to work in the churchyard. Services: All are welcome. Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00. A Children’s Service is held at 9:00 in the St. Peter’s School building, but children are welcome at all services. SOCIETY HILL SYNAGOGUE 418 Spruce Street 215-922-6590 www.societyhillsynagogue.org Vare-Washington School: The synagogue has partnered with the school and provides volunteers to help as librarians, tutors and mentors. POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild): SHS has a strong focus on issues of social justice and along with several of the other congregations in this article works with POWER. Philabundance: Once a month volunteers load food for Philabundance. Food Drive and Special Collections: Periodically, the synagogue conducts special drives and collections, such as a coat drive for immigrants. Thanksgiving Dinner at Old Pine Community Center: Volunteers prepare and serve a dinner for those who otherwise might be alone on the holiday. Society Hill Synagogue Playschool: The playschool is open to children of all faiths, ages 2-5. It emphasizes age-appropriate early childhood education, socialization skills and play. In addition to the educational activities, other activities include outdoor playtime, yoga, dance and field trips. For 4 and 5 year old Pre-K students there is an optional Afterschool Arts program that includes art, music, movement, science and cooking. The Playschool is in session fall, winter and spring. There is an optional summer camp program in June and July. Check the web site or call the synagogue for the school hours by child’s age, and for optional extended hours, both in the morning and in the afternoon. Services: Shabbat Friday 6:15 PM, Saturday at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome. MOTHER BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 419 S. 6th Street 215-925-0616 www.motherbethel.org Mother Bethel Church and the African Methodist Episcopal denomination were founded by Richard Allen. He bought the land on which the church is located in 1787. It is the parcel of land in this country owned longest by
African Americans. The original church building opened in 1794. Richard Allen Museum: The Richard Allen Museum at the church is dedicated to the collection, presentation and interpretation of artifacts and documents associated with Bishop Allen, with the founding of Mother Bethel Church, and with the history of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination. Tours include the tombs of Bishop Allen and his wife Sarah, and that of Morris Brown, another founder of the AME Church and Bishop Allen’s successor as second presiding bishop. Bishop Brown founded Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. Tours: Tuesday through Saturday 10-3. Tours are open to the public. Walkins are welcome. Medium to large groups should call the church to make appointments. Tours are free but donations are encouraged. 3,500 to 4,600 people visit every year, depending on African Methodist Episcopal Church events. Feeding Ministry: On the fourth Saturday of each month the Feeding Ministry prepares and serves food to the men at Our Brother’s Place, 9th & Hamilton Streets. They also collect and provide clothing during the Christmas season. Annual Blood Drives: Mother Bethel partners with the American Red Cross for blood drives four times per year. Frequently the drives focus on the needs of those suffering with Sickle Cell Anemia. The public is encouraged to give blood. POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild): Mother Bethel partners with POWER, an interfaith advocacy group, that uses organizing models to address economic, education and equality issues and problems in the city of Philadelphia. The church provides public space for lectures, planning meetings and worship services open to the community. Worship Services: All are welcome on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:45 CONGREGATION KESHER ISRAEL 412 Lombard Street 215-922-1776 Schwartz Preschool 215-922-2095 www.historickesherisrael.org Kesher Israel prides itself on being a warm and inviting egalitarian congregation in which people of all ages value spirituality, community and diversity. Food Drive: The synagogue conducts a large food drive every fall in addition to collections of food and clothing periodically throughout the year. Hebrew School: Hebrew School for all interested students 5 years old and up. Saturday mornings and Thursday afternoons. Preschool: The Schwartz Preschool is a non-denominational program for pre-school children ages 2 to 5. Its goals are to develop self-esteem, foster socialization and prepare children for school. The curriculum includes play, art, music, reading, culture, science and movement and celebrates diversity. There are several options for school day length (half day without lunch, half day with lunch, full day) plus an early start at 8:00 and an extended stay until 4:00. Services: All are welcome. Services are often followed by a coffee hour or a meal. Weekdays at 6:45 AM. Shabbat at 9:00 AM. Sundays at 8:15 AM. PHILLIPS TEMPLE CHRISTIAN METHODIST CHURCH 754 S. 3rd Street 215-928-1136 www.phillipstemplecmethodist.org Founded in Queen Village in 1946. At this location since 1973. The church participates in various programs to provide food and other assistance to members of the community. It also hosts Twelve Step Programs as well as Sunday School and Bible study for all ages.
ST. PHILIP NERI ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 218 Queen Street 215-468-1922 www.stphilipneriqueenvillage.org St. Philip Neri parish (including St. Stanislaus church) has various events, drives, bazaars and special collections of clothing, blankets, toiletries and food, in addition to money, throughout the year to provide support for programs such as St. Monica Manor for seniors, St. John’s Hospice for the homeless and the South Street Mini Station’s partnering with Women Against Abuse and the Drueding Center, a non-profit organization that works with homeless women and children. Every second Sunday the church collects food for distribution to local food banks. At Christmas time the church has a Festival of Carols in front of the church to which the community is invited. It features a sing along with a brass choir, a Nativity Scene, the lighting of a Christmas tree and a visit from Santa Claus, followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. The Catholic Center for Young Adults has a Mass on Tuesday evenings at St. Stanislaus Church (240 Fitzwater) followed by refreshments, socializing and discussions. Services: Masses, Saturday 4:30 PM at St. Philip Neri. Sunday 8:30 AM at St. Stanislaus, 11:00 AM at St. Philip Neri. Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 AM at St. Stanislaus, Thursday & Friday 7:30 AM at St. Philip Neri. Saturdays 8:00 at St. Philip Neri. Everyone is welcome. GLORIA DEI (OLD SWEDES') EPISCOPAL CHURCH 916 Swanson Street 215-389-1513 www.old-swedes.com Gloria Dei is the oldest surviving church building in Pennsylvania and one of the oldest in the country. Originally a Swedish Lutheran church, it retains a connection to its Scandinavian heritage. It periodically hosts meetings of the Swedish Colonial Society. Its bookstore sells books about New Sweden and copies of collections of colonial Swedish documents and records. Every year, Lucia Fest takes place at the church in early December. Lucia Fest is a Swedish musical holiday pageant. It is performed several times during a weekend, in conjunction with a Holiday Bazaar that features Scandinavian items. Music is important at Old Swedes. Jazz and Java present jazz performances in a coffee house setting, usually on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30. Refreshments are served and patrons are welcome to bring their own wine. Quiet conversation and mingling, as well as listening to the music, are encouraged. A donation is requested. Several times each year, the church puts on a Sexton’s SideShow. These are musical shows with different themes, musical styles and bands. Yoga classes are given in the church’s Riverside Hall, usually on Tuesday evening. The church offers two spaces for rent for events: Riverside Hall, which can accommodate 75 people and has kitchen facilities, and the Roak Room, a conference room that can handle 40 people. Gloria Dei is supported in part by the Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation. This organization raises money to renovate, restore and maintain this historic building and its churchyard. HGDP sponsors lectures and publishes blog posts about local history. Their website is www.preserveoldswedes.org Services: Sunday 10 AM, Evensong Tuesdays 6:30 PM. All are welcome.
Services: Sunday 11:15 AM and 3:30 PM. Everyone is invited.
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The Nativist Riots in Queen Village BY AL DOROF
"Riot in Philadelphia, June 7 1844." Library of Congress
If you walk along Queen Street between Second and Third Streets, you’ll see a handsome Greek Revival façade on the south side, opposite Mario Lanza Park. The building was the first commission of Eugene Napoleon LeBrun, who designed it at the wise old age of 18. He went on to design the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul and the Academy of Music.
overshadowed by a tragic event over which it had no control. In 1844, the church was ground zero for the Nativist Riots in Southwark. For the first time in Philadelphia’s history, state troops raised arms against civilians to maintain public order. More than twenty people were killed and scores more wounded in the mayhem that followed.
In the 1820s and 1830s, nativist Protestants and immigrant Catholics clashed often in pitched battles over ethnic and religious differences. The American Nativist Party accused the Pope of plotting to take over America. The Irish, they argued, were liable at any moment to stage a political coup at the ballot box or foment a revolution because they were papal loyalists.
This is the Church of St. Philip Neri, founded in 1840 and an active Catholic parish today. The church has a cherished and historic value to Catholics. The first free church established in the Philadelphia archdiocese, it has always been supported by voluntary contributions by parishioners. It also opened the first free parochial school, with separate rooms for girls and boys. The school was one of the first in the nation to be taught by nuns.
NATIVISM IN PHILADELPHIA
In the 1840s, the Bible itself became a flashpoint of contention and intolerance. The Protestant version of the Bible was being used widely in public schools at the time. Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick petitioned school authorities to include the Catholic version as well. When he prevailed, Protestants were outraged.
But the history of Church of St. Philip Neri is
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During the early 1800s, Philadelphia’s population was predominantly American Protestant. Immigrants who arrived on the Delaware River shore typically settled in Southwark or Northern Liberties, just outside the City limits. Irish Catholic immigrants, in particular, came to be viewed as a threat to “native” working-class people. They were willing to work for low pay, and were scorned for driving down the wages of all tradesmen.
In May 1844, the American Republicans, another Protestant group, staged a rally in Philadelphia’s Third Ward, an Irish stronghold in the Kensington district. On May 3, the residents confronted the
unwelcome outsiders and forced them out. In a second melee on May 6, a young Protestant man was killed. The next day, a Protestant mob marched on the Irish neighborhood. Over two days, the mob burned down more than 30 homes. The Church of St. Michael and the Church of St. Augustine, along with its monastery and library, were torched. When Mayor John Morin Scott pleaded for calm, he was struck on the head with a stone and knocked unconscious.
a block away on Front Street. By 11 p.m., most of the mob remained at the church and another search for arms was demanded. This time, 53 muskets, 10 pistols, a keg of powder, and a box of ammunition were found. Sheriff McMichael decided not to remove any of it, fearing that the crowd would be enraged. He deputized the search party and ordered them to stand guard in the church.
SPARKS TURN INTO FLAME Fourteen people were killed or injured in the Kensington Riots. Hundreds of displaced residents pitched tents and makeshift shelters in Fairmount Park, where they lived for weeks until they found new homes. A grand jury convened by the City blamed the riots on imperfect law enforcement, alleged attempts by Catholics to ban the Bible from public schools, and disruption of legitimate meetings by recent immigrants. In short, the Nativists were acquitted and the Irish convicted.
A CHURCH BESIEGED Emboldened by the grand jury report and public sentiment, the American Nativist Party planned a massive anti-Catholic rally on Independence Day. On July 3, a lay teacher in the church school warned Father John B. Dunn that Nativists might attack St. Philip Neri Church that night. If the attack failed, attempts would be made to burn the church down. William Dunn, Father John’s brother, organized about a hundred parishioners to guard the church. They dutifully marched up and down the aisles in step, using broomsticks in lieu of rifles. Also that day, Major General Robert Patterson placed the Pennsylvania militia on alert, mindful of the recent Kensington Riots, and approved the voluntary troop of parishioners. Governor David Rittenhouse Porter arranged for 25 muskets from the Frankford Arsenal to be delivered to the church. They arrived on July 5. As fate would have it, a house adjacent to the church was a Nativist club. Its members watched with interest as the firearms were being carried into the church. By word of mouth they raised a crowd in the thousands to besiege the church. They demanded Sheriff Morton McMichael to search the church and remove any firearms. At 8 p.m., McMichael posted watchmen in front of the church while a search for weapons was made. Twelve muskets with bayonets were recovered and taken to Commissioner’s Hall just
At midnight on July 6, Patterson ordered a company of volunteer City Guards to clear Queen Street and placed sentries at Second and Third Streets. Within an hour, most of the crowd dispersed. At 2 a.m., the second cache of arms discovered at the church was taken to Commissioner’s Hall. The City Guard remained in possession of the church all morning. By noon, a crowd of thousands had gathered in the streets around the church. At 2:30 p.m., Major General George B. Cadwalader rode into Queen Street on horseback. At 7 p.m., Sheriff McMichael returned with a posse of some 150 men. They cleared Queen Street again from Second to Third Streets, and constables were stationed on both sides of Queen. Later that evening, the military presence was reinforced by additional troops. The crowd also grew. At 11 p.m., the troops stationed three cannons at Second, Third, and Queen Streets. Cadwalader and a platoon of men then charged the crowds at Second Street, driving them down to Christian Street. They then cleared Second Street in the opposite direction, as well as Queen Street from Third to Second. At Third, Cadwalader threatened to fire a cannon on the crowd after stones were thrown, injuring the militia and constables. The mob gradually dispersed. By morning on July 7, most of the crowd had gone and the militia departed, except for three units left in charge of the church. When it was discovered that one of the units was Irish Catholic—the Hibernia Greens—mobs choked the streets again. They were now reinforced with four-pound and 16-pound cannons commandeered from the nearby docks. One of the cannons, loaded with large pieces of iron, was discharged at the rear wall of the church with little effect. However, the missiles whistled 100 yards across the neighborhood to the fright and dismay of homeowners and pedestrians. The Nativists and soldiers defending the church worked out a truce to let the Hibernia Greens
leave unharmed, provided that a group chosen by Nativists would take charge of the church. However, the mob broke the agreement as soon as the Greens left the church. They assaulted the militia, ransacked the church, and set fire to it. Cadwalader, with the backing of the governor, returned with a strong force. They evicted the Nativists from the church in the early evening. Cadwalader had authority from the governor to treat any who opposed him as “open enemies of the state.” The general announced that his men would fire if the mob did not disperse immediately. When some in the mob attacked one of his men, Cadwalader’s troops opened fire. Urban warfare was waged on and off through the night, with muskets and cannons, bricks and stones, pikes and knives. By morning on July 8, the streets were cleared. At 2:30 p.m., McMichael authorized the organization of a police force to relieve the military, with the understanding that the Southwark district will be responsible for protecting St. Philip Neri Church. That afternoon, Governor Porter arrived in Philadelphia and issued a proclamation for citizens to cooperate with the military in restoring peace. By July 9, the combined forces of the military and volunteer troops numbered four thousand. With peace restored, Patterson began to withdraw troops the following day. On the evening of July 11, Bishop Kenrick took possession of the St. Philip Neri Church. A mass was held without incident on July 14.
AFTERMATH The Nativist Riots in Southwark resulted in more than 20 dead and scores more wounded. A grand jury again blamed Catholics for providing the flash point for the riots. But it fully supported the military suppression of the riots and the arming of St. Philip Neri ‘s parishioners. Following the riots, Bishop Kenrick abandoned his efforts to engage with the public schools. Instead, he laid the groundwork for the Catholic school system. Public school systems gradually became less mainstream Protestant in orientation. After the riots, pressure increased to consolidate Philadelphia City and its neighboring districts, which was achieved a decade later. It included a unified command for police and fire department forces to respond better to civic emergencies. ©
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Design: Joel Katz Design Associates
Philadelphia:A CITY FOUNDED ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BY JIM MURPHY While escorting 15 Chinese high-school students on a tour from South Street to Welcome Park in June, 2015, I suddenly heard them excitedly talking to their translator. Their question: “Why does Philadelphia have so many churches?” My answer: Because of William Penn and his “Holy Experiment.” Both dramatically impacted our city. You can easily see that for yourself. Just walk a few blocks ... and look with fresh eyes at the numerous historic churches or synagogues all around you. They are Philadelphia's unique treasures. And unlike other cities and colonies that had just one official church, our structures represent many different religious denominations. Among them: Jewish, Catholic, Quaker, Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal, German Reformed, and Presbyterian. Near a number of these marvelous churches, you’ll see distinctive signs headlined in red that say: "Old Philadelphia Congregations." One side of each large marker proudly proclaims: "Philadelphia is a city that not only tolerated but welcomed diverse modes of religious practice from the beginning." The other side tells the story of the individual institution. Among the churches appearing on the location map are: •
St. Augustine Church (Catholic)
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Old St. George's (United Methodist)
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Seamen's Church Institute (Ecumenical)
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Christ Church (Episcopal)
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Arch Street Meetinghouse (Quaker)
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Old St. Joseph's (Catholic)
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Old St. Mary's (Catholic)
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Holy Trinity (Catholic)
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Society Hill Synagogue (Jewish)
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Mother Bethel (African Methodist Episcopal)
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Old Pine Street (Presbyterian)
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St. Peter's Church (Episcopal)
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Old Swedes' Church – or Gloria Dei (Episcopal)
(A website called Beyond the Liberty Bell lists 14 historic houses of worship in our area. For addresses, visiting hours and more, see: beyondthelibertybell.org/churches.html.) The man responsible for promoting this diversity was William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania and our city. Imprisoned numerous times in England for his Quaker religious beliefs, he was given over 45,000 square miles of land by King Charles II to settle a debt owed to his father. Penn used that grant for his Holy Experiment in the New World. Not only did he espouse religious tolerance and freedom of religion for all, he treated the Lenape natives with respect, and paid them and the Europeans who were here for their land. Full disclosure: Penn also was a man of his time and kept several slaves at Pennsbury Manor, his country estate in Bucks County. What's more, no Jews, Catholics or women were permitted to vote or hold office.
B u t t h e f re e d o m s h e o ff e re d w e re unprecedented. And people who had been persecuted for their beliefs, especially in Europe, flocked to Pennsylvania. From its founding in 1682, Philadelphia quickly became America's largest and most important city. Despite starting 52 and 58 years after Boston and New York respectively, Philadelphia zoomed past both in population and importance by the Revolutionary War. People of various religions, races, skills and classes lived and worked here together, as demonstrated by records of Elfreth's Alley – often referred to as "our nation's oldest residential street." Ed Mauger, a founding member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and former associate dean at Rutgers-Camden, calls Elfreth's Alley “America's first melting pot.” A Scottish physician visiting a Philadelphia dining establishment on June 8, 1744, described his fellow customers this way: “I dined at a tavern with a very mixed company of different nations and religions. T h e re w e re S c o t s , E n g l i s h , D u t c h , Germans, and Irish; there were Roman Catholicks, Churchmen, Presbyterians, Quakers, Newlightmen, Methodists, Seventhdaymen, Moravians, Anabaptists, and one Jew.” That was the ecumenical society that William Penn – who Thomas Jefferson called “the greatest law-giver the world has produced” – left as a legacy. William Penn gave us the precious gifts of religious freedom and tolerance. Now we just have to preserve and protect them in today’s modern world.
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Community Communication:HOW THE POLICE AND NEIGHBORS CAN WORK TOGETHER BY JONATHAN GRODE present was ultimately realized. A number of suggestions were made to residents (such as motion detector installation) and requests were made to the police (such as more patrols), but the greatest take away was the importance of communication. Leading this effort was Lieutenant Goodson himself. He aptly stated after that fateful meeting via email:
As you know, Rome was not built in a day nor will our solutions come overnight. However, I, just like you and your peers, am very excited to see the level of support fostered tonight. We are headed in the right direction. Lieutenant Goodson with Friends of S. American St. organizer Brian O’Donnell
For the better part of 2016, the news media was filled with stories of communities at odds with local law enforcement. From cries of excessive force to over 60 police officers being killed in the line of duty, tension not felt for decades engulfed the country. In our neighborhood we are fortunate to have a different dynamic - a different and stronger relationship with local law enforcement. With a dedicated police substation on South Street, the presence of law enforcement is constant and courteous. But, even with these resources, many challenges continue to exist. This past year, as the warm weather filled the City’s original entertainment district with all walks of life, the spillover of South Street joy seekers lead to an uptick in violence on nearby residential streets. While 2015 was deemed problematic by many, 2016 began even worse. In early May, what started as loud arguments and small skirmishes unfortunately led to a series of gun shots ringing out on the normally quiet block of 600 S. American St. While no one was hurt in the incident, this omen of future harm propelled the affected neighbors to form the “Friends of S. American St.” The sole mission of the loosely organized group was to stop the violence. No one wanted to change what makes South Street, so very South Street, but the need for greater respect for the surrounding residents was abundantly clear. On May 26, with the help of the QVNA’s Public Safety Chair, Joe Felicetti, a community safety meeting was held at Plumer & Associates. In attendance were Councilman Mark Squilla and his staff, Lieutenant Michael Goodson and a few of his top officers, representatives from the QVNA and SSHD, as well as dozens of concerned residents. The meeting commenced with tension-filled overtones, but the common mission of all parties
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As the summer weeks passed, the renewed efforts of the police and the extra vigilance of the neighbors proved beneficial. The SSHD had signs installed marking the start of residential blocks, and police officers often positioned themselves at South Street residential intersections to discourage disturbances. Some neighbors installed flood lights and cameras. The number of incidents on residential streets decreased dramatically. Looking back on the accomplishments, Lieutenant Goodson remarked in an email:
As we have stressed from the beginning, the building of our relationships is ultimately what will lead to a stronger neighborhood. You all have openly embraced this belief and it's my hope that my officers and I have delivered with consistency and professionalism. The Friends of S. American St. decided the best way to cap off the summer was to have a block party with the specific purpose of honoring the police and applauding the community itself. On October 9th, the once distraught neighbors gathered not in protest, but in celebration. Lieutenant Goodson was awarded the inaugural “Top of the Block Award” for Outstanding Public Service that Benefited the Neighborhood. In addition, through personal donations, the Friends of S. American St. were able to raise over $750 for the South Street Substation. The event, which captured the spirit that makes Queen Village a special place to live, never made its way to the local news or regional broadcasts. Positive community stories rarely sell copy or entice advertisers. However, the impact of this positive exchange between police and residents definitely showed the power of open communication. While no one should ever say that South Street is a peaceful place, it is evident that when the community and the police work together, peace can be created!
DUNCAN'S Destinations BY DUNCAN SPENCER
My Great Grandmother moved from Scotland to America in 1915 with her two youngest children in tow. Her oldest daughter had married a fellow Scotsman and moved to Cleveland, Ohio seven years prior. Eager to join the war effort, my 17-yearold grandfather promptly joined the British Air Force which, at the time, trained its flight men in Canada. The younger daughter fell straight in with a group of artists in Greenwich Village, New York, and the Great Grandmother, Jessie Jones Spencer, became a devoted, follower of the newly formed religion Christian Science. Jessie's new religion must not have been a hit with my grandfather; he cut her out of his life, never spoke of her again, and took the unusual step for those times of not having his own children baptized. My father in turn neglected to have me or my siblings baptized. This took some explaining when I married my wife, whose father is a Lutheran Minister. I reversed this slide into non-religion by baptizing my two children Episcopalian at St. Peter's Church at 4th and Pine. I did not ask if they wanted to be baptized so I hope it turns out alright. From the time he could crawl, my son and I would wander in the peace and quiet amongst the gravestones in the Churchyard; my son running around like a little bobble head ghost, and me reading the inscriptions on the stones. One of the most interesting wasn't a stone, but a plaque commemorating an attempt to avert the western Indian wars. In 1792, George Washington
brought some of the northwestern tribes to Philadelphia to engage in what would ultimately be a failed peace talk. The delegation was composed of fifteen men and three women of the Wabash and Illinois Indians. The purpose, from the point of view of the Americans, was to get the Indians to sign what amounted to a “right of first refusal” should the Indians ever decide to sell their land. The goal was to prevent the French or the British from buying the land. During the first month of their visit, eight of the Indians died, mostly from smallpox. They were buried in unmarked graves in St. Peter's Churchyard. No treaty was signed at that time, war was not averted, and the Indians were defeated at the battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. No further information on the Indians buried there is readily available. They exist only by virtue of St. Peter’s Church burial records. I like to think about them whenever I wander through that pretty-walled churchyard.
Above left is a picture of Red Jacket, a Seneca Chief. He is not buried there, but the medal that he wears was the same one that George Washington presented to tribal delegations in the 1790’s, and likely were given to the buried Indians. It depicts an Indian chief sharing a peace pipe with Washington. Europeans often came to America seeking religious freedom and Red Jacket addressed the US Senate in a famous speech on religious tolerance. He urged the Senators to accept the existence of different forms of belief. “The Great Spirit has made us all, but He has made a great difference between his white and red children ... to you He has given the arts. To these He has not opened our eyes. We know these things to be true. Since He has made so great a difference between us in other things, why may we not conclude that he has given us a different religion according to our understanding? The Great Spirit does right. He knows what is best for his children; we are satisfied...We do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own.”
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Aside from the substance of his speech, which has a message that resonates today, Red Jacket also
La Gese, a Chief of the Potowatamies of the Illinois River. Apautapea, a Penkeshaw War Chief. Bigigh Weautons War Chief of the Wabash Nation. Barkskin, of the Penk. Grand Joseph, Great Chief of the Payughrya Nation. Wapeteet, War Chief of the Pawaura Nation. Toma, War Chief of the Pawaura Nation. Little Elk, an Indian Chief.
had great skill as an orator. So much so that his fellow Indians called him Sa-go-ye-wa-tha, which roughly translates to “he does not make me fall asleep.” That’s what I call a fine compliment for a public speaker.
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Conversations ON COMMUNITY BY LAUREN LEONARD
On November 17, 2016, the following elected officials, clergy, and other community leaders discussed how we can bridge the divides made evident in the aftermath of the election. From left to right: Lauren Leonard (QVNA President), Dr. Paul Grant (University of Pennsylvania), Representative Brian Sims (182 Legislative District), Principal Lauren Overton (Meredith Elementary), Alison Mungan (Three Queens Yoga), Malcolm Kenyatta (Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce), April Thomas-Jones (Old Pine Community Center), Rabbi Avi Winokur (Society Hill Synagogue), and Councilman Mark Squilla (First District, City of Philadelphia). Not pictured: Principal Ahn Brown (Nebinger Elementary).
In response to concerns raised in the wake of November’s election, QVNA hosted a “Conversation on Community” and asked panelists to discuss ways to build more inclusive, stronger communities. We will continue the conversation in the coming year by asking the panelists, community leaders and neighbors to unpack the notion of community. Below we hear from Rabbi Avi Winokur of Society Hill
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How does your faith and its teachings frame your sense of community? The Prophet Jeremiah, speaking to our ancient Israelite ancestors who were traumatized at the destruction of the first Temple in Jerusalem and exiled to Babylonia advised: “Darshu/ Seek shalom/welfare of the city to which I (God) have exiled you.” That
is, we were commanded to become involved with whatever community we found ourselves in.
What role do faith-based institutions, their leaders and members play in the community? Faith-based institutions can become involved in community in a number of ways. Society Hill Synagogue is a member of POWER, a faith-based
community organization numbering over 40 synagogues, churches and mosques. Their agenda is local: Full and fair educational funding; livable wage advocacy; ending mass incarceration. Society Hill Synagogue does have a small lay-led interfaith fellowship of members from a few Society Hill religious institutions. We could do more I imagine.
Healing is done many different ways. One way is to become involved in groups who share your vision of what a good society looks like. Another way is through prayer and meditation and community. Getting to know your neighbors and making sure that you have each other’s back and contact information might be important as well.
How should we acknowledge and How do we make our communities respect each other's differences? and organizations more inclusive As far as acknowledging and and provide support for the targeted/ respecting differences I am not marginalized among us? aware of that as problematic within our catchment area. In the larger Philadelphia area, there is certainly room for growth here. I am looking at different avenues that specifically focus on the Muslim community because they are vulnerable at this time. As a rabbi I have been involved in interfaith dialogue with Christian clergy (mostly not Catholic despite the name) through a partnership between St. Joseph University’s Institute of Catholic-Jewish Relations and the Jewish Community Relations Council. The other piece of advice I have is: Don’t be afraid to ask. You may notice that sometimes Hanukkah coincides with Christmas (this year) and sometimes it does not. You may wonder why? If you are Christian, ask your Jewish friend. If your Jewish friend is not sure, then he or she can call me or look it up. How come Ramadan can be any time of the year and not bound to a season? Ask a Muslim. (Yes, I know the answer, but I’m not telling!).
What advice do you offer those struggling to cope and heal in times of heightened anxiety and fear?
Inclusivity does not just happen because one is “warm and welcoming.” Every institution sees itself that way. If you would like to include immigrants who speak a different language, then you have to get an interpreter and find how what communications (e.g., newspapers in that language, social media in that language) are likely to get their attention. Whether the inclusiveness is racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic, concrete outreach efforts to reach that group that are designed specifically to reach that group is necessary. As for the targeted and marginalized, the key is to approach them with the intent of letting them know that you are there for them. I know that in the Jewish community Muslim-Jewish solidarity groups have begun sprouting up. Our synagogue just had a Shabbaton on the refugee and immigration crisis as prelude to deciding what actions we wish to take to address this crisis. Much of the work of POWER addresses issues that people of color face disproportionately. I cannot think of how the community as a whole can
respond, but the institutions within the community can each play a role as we are doing our best to do at Society Hill Synagogue.
Do you offer services or programming to the broader community? While our synagogue is open to the entire community, its programs are geared to the Jewish community. On the other hand, we have had a number of Christian groups come in to learn at least a little bit about Jewish worship services. I usually meet with the group of a half hour or so before the worship service, and, if there is no program already planned following the service, I have sat down with many of them. In addition, our playschool has a number of non-Jewish families who choose to send their children to us.
Where would you encourage people who want to do good to focus their energies and resources? My advice on where to focus your energy and resources is to figure out what your particular passion is and research what institutions and organizations best fits your style of engagement. Put your energies there. There is no right answer. Finally, I would say this: Talk to your friends. Maybe agree to look into options for engagement together. Some of you may go in one direction and others a different direction. Then say in touch. Have a quarterly brunch or even monthly at first, reinforce each other’s commitments and share your experiences. Know that others share your concerns, not in the abstract, but in action.
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No Greenhouse Required BY DONNA PANCARI & KEVIN PARKER
We didn’t intend to become avid citrus growers when we bought our first little tree years ago - we just wanted a nice indoor plant. Succulents kept dying on us, and most of our windowsills were too narrow for pots of sun-loving plants or already claimed by sun-loving cats. The tree seemed perfect, full of fragrant flowers and just big enough to set in front of a window in a spare bedroom. Then the first lemons started to grow, and by the following year we had three of them ready to harvest. For two people who eat local food almost exclusively, this was a minor miracle. Want a miracle of your own? Here’s how to get started. A PLANT AND A POT Choose the variety carefully - a dwarf Meyer lemon or a lime tree are both good bets for their relative cold tolerance and smaller size. A sunny, preferably southern facing window is ideal, as is a large, deep plastic pot for good drainage and ease of movement. The trees will do best if you bring them outside to a sunny location from around March to October. We’ve learned you don’t need to panic if the temperature dips down unexpectedly - both varieties suggested above will do just fine in the occasional near freezing night.
mimic their natural humid conditions. Our most frustrating problem has been with scale - tiny bug infestations that eventually coat the leaves and stems in a sticky, sappy substance that can suffocate the plant. After losing our first tree to these nasty things, we did our homework and treated subsequent plants at the first sign of infestation with a horticultural oil, which is far less toxic than other options and incredibly effective.
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Preserved Lemons 1 wide-mouthed pint jar, lid, and ring 1 lb. lemons 2 oz. fine sea salt 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds or cardamon pods 1. Sterilize the jar, lid, and ring
Both Urban Jungle and City Planter carry varieties of citrus trees, soil and pots. Urban Jungle’s selection of tree varieties is so tempting you might end up with a small garden, and City Planter can order any number of custom pot sizes and finishes. Our trees love local Organic Mechanics potting soil and Bennett compost. CARE AND PESTS Like most other indoor plants, appropriate watering and fertilizer has been the key to keeping our citrus trees happy and healthy. We give each pot approximately one half-gallon of water a week when they are indoors, and the same amount much more frequently when outdoors - nearly every day during heat spells. They get a layer of compost worked into the topsoil in the spring, and regular shots of a fertilizer tea mixed and administered according to package instructions year-round. Misting citrus leaves regularly while indoors will help
with them. The recipe for preserved lemons below makes a wonderful addition to salads or couscous, with roasted fish, or in a Moroccan style stew.
2. Wash the lemons thoroughly in cold water and pat dry. Cut them in half and juice them, reserving the juice and being careful not to tear the skin. 3. Rub a generous pinch of salt within the cavity of each cut and juiced lemon. Pack the fruit into the jar, being careful to alternate the fruit with the remaining salt and spices. 4. Pour the lemon juice over the fruit and spices. Top up the jar with a little water if needed; the lemons should be completely immersed. Seal and store in a cool place for at least four weeks.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH THEM? It’s hard to imagine not finding a use for home grown citrus, but if you’re like us, you’ll want to do something a bit special
To use the preserved rinds, scoop out the softened flesh and return to the jar and gently wash the rind. Once you have used all of the rind, puree the pulp and juice left in the jar and mix one-part puree to three-parts oil as a vinaigrette on winter salads.
TOP FIVE FILMS of 2016 BY PIERS MARCHANT
Year-end round ups are an evil necessity for film journalists. It’s a time of year that people are most interested in what we have to say, given that many of us have sifted through some 150-200 films in the calendar year (with some truly dedicated souls logging in 300+), which is approximately 100x what most people get to take in. To keep this list something in the realm of fresh, I’m going to break it down by five separate genres. My own full Best (and Worst) list will be published in late December, but here’s a solid taste of the best films in their respective genres. Note that these are all films that were actually released – one way or another – in the past calendar year.
BEST DRAMA: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Kenneth Lonergan’s emotional epic about a young man (Casey Affleck) who simply cannot let go of his grief is everything a drama should be: Honest, searing, believable, and utterly affecting. Affleck is remarkably good, as is his young co-star Lucas Hedges, and Lonergan’s dialogue is absolutely crackling. It’s anything but a feel-good picture, but its emotions are deep, harrowing, and absolutely well-earned. BEST MUSICAL: LA LA LAND Yes, I’m being cute, as this is the only musical I actually saw this year, but no matter. Damien Chazelle’s ode to Old Hollywood is so good, it even made this avowed musical atheist reconsider his life choices. Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling (who are both totally endearing) and with a vibrancy that perfectly sets up its bittersweet nature, you could imagine this musical singlehandedly resurrecting the genre from the cinematic graveyard. I understand there is a backlash amongst certain musical-genre purists, but one has to be pretty much cut out of stone not to be affected by this one. BEST ANIMATED: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS There were actually a plethora of solid kids’ flicks this year – including Pete’s Dragon, Moana, Zootopia, and, to a lesser degree, Finding Dory – but nothing else was as original, deeply felt, and warmly moving as Kubo. As a bonus, the closing credits offer a glimpse of the amazing amount of work and magic that goes into
making a single stop-motion shot, a display of cinematic artistry that will leave even the most skeptical of youngsters – and their handlers – in some degree of awe. BEST DOCUMENTARY: CAMERAPERSON It was also a fine year for docs, but amongst some of the other notable entries (do consider checking out Presenting Princess Shaw, Author, and Weiner when you get the chance), Kirsten Johnson’s film, essentially about the process of human connection that one makes in the course of documenting someone else’s story, presents us the widest scope of possibilities within the form. Culling footage from dozens of films she’s shot over the years, her behind-the-scenes, off-the-cuff snippets suggests the breadth of empathy utterly necessary to succeed in the genre. BEST MYSTERY: ALWAYS SHINE Sophia Takal’s mysterious film, about two young actresses (Mackenzie Davis and Caitlin FitzGerald) who go away together to a mountain retreat, runs that deliciously fine line between reality and madness – and what might well be the nervous breakdown of one of the actresses – leaving us with a fascinating look at the psyche and fragile ego of the characters, while simultaneously playing with the standard tropes of the horror/thriller genre. Part The Cabin in the Woods, part Persona, it’s a meticulously made, well-acted looping puzzle whose solutions lead back upon themselves.
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OUR CHILDREN'S Neighborhood BY KATIE LOCKWOOD, MD
“If cities are not meant for children, they are not meant for citizens either. If they are not meant for citizens, they are not cities.” – Aldo Van Eyck Over the past twelve years I have lived in Philadelphia, there have been many new stores, restaurants, parks, and events that have made this city a friendlier family experience and home. Queen Village has been part of that revolution and continues to offer us many reasons why we should raise our family here. Included here are a few of our many favorite places to play, read, sing, shop, and eat as well as some wishes for the future. Most recently, we are enjoying the renovated Weccacoe Playground (415 Queen Street), which has been bustling with neighborhood families since it reopened in November and will likely draw an even larger crowd when the water feature opens next Spring/Summer. The playground provides a canvas for our children to act out their imaginations safely and has structures for kids big and little that are easy for parents of multiples to navigate between. In addition to the playground, there is a tennis court, an open blacktop area for pick-up games, and ping pong, as well as an indoor gathering space for community meetings, birthday parties, CSA pick-up, and voting. Nearby, we are fortunate to have the Charles Santore Library (932 S. 7th Street) with its large children’s library. Regularly occurring you will find story times on Tuesdays, sign language story times on Fridays, a Saturday chess club, and Monday night teen yoga, but also look
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out for new workshops, like abacus making in March! You can also find a recurring chess club and story time at Headhouse Books (619 S. 2nd Street), as well as author readings. The one stop accordion shop you never knew you needed, Liberty Bellows (614 S. 2nd Street), not only sells small accordions but offers lessons and a Saturday morning Philly Squeeze Junior Band. Their artist in residence can also teach the harmonica, keyboard, and percussion. If accordions aren’t your favorite, we are fortunate to have one of the largest and oldest community music schools have a branch here in Queen Village. Settlement Music School (416 Queen Street) offers group music classes for children 6 months and up, as well as private lessons, Pre-K, after care, choir, dance, and rock band options. The South Street Headhouse District (South Street between Front and 11th) has become a family destination with all the events they host throughout the year. There are seasonal fairs, such as the upcoming Easter Promenade and Spring Fest, and Movies under the Stars, as well as the recurring Farmer’s Market, Flea Market, and annual Greenfest. Each event is thoughtful about the needs of children and families in the vendors, food, and activities that they include. Within this district, some of my favorite places to find last minute gifts for babies and children are Moon + Arrow (754 S. 4th Street) and Paper Moon (520 S. 4th Street).
T h e re i s a p a u c i t y o f k i d s ’ m e n u s i n Queen Village, but many places are very accommodating. My favorites are Square Pie (801 E. Passyunk Avenue), where there is a bucket of coloring books and crayons, and Bridget Foy’s (200 South Street), where there is not only a kids’ menu but outside seating. Special occasions call for a stop at Sweettooth (630 S. 4th Street) for a treat on the way home, where mom and dad can find childhood favorites that are now sadly considered vintage and children can find any colored jelly bean they never knew they wanted until they saw it here. New to the menu are ice cream and coffee. While these and many more provide ample opportunity for kids to enjoy Queen Village, I hope others also join our community. First, I would love additional opportunities for my kids to interact creatively with nature. Even a small vacant lot could offer opportunity for gardening, exploration, and play. Second we should have our own children’s toy store or boutique with a play space or event space (Momo’s South, anyone?). Third, we need more restaurants with healthy, kid-friendly options. Or maybe a teaching garden and kitchen for kids to learn about all aspects of nutrition. In the meantime, enjoy exploring Queen Village with your little ones. This neighborhood is our children’s and therefore better for us all.
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"Hoarderville" BY ANNE HARVEY
I had taken to calling our house "hoarderville." Okay, so it was never really that bad. We would NOT have qualified for reality TV, but our house had become just too cluttered. The mess was causing stress, and my spouse and I discussed hiring someone to help us declutter and get organized. I was skeptical that a professional organizer would make much difference, but I have become a believer. We found Daniel Loya and his company, Spaces Transformed (spacestransformed.com), through an Internet search. He’s a professional organizer with a background in psychology and just happened to be a Queen Village resident. He came to meet us and assess our situation and explained how he worked. We liked him right away and contracted with him to help us get our house in order.
Cleaning up your house seems like it should be a simple proposition, but once you have a critical amount of stuff it becomes a bit overwhelming. A daily newspaper, weekly magazine subscription, daily mail and the torrent of holiday catalogues just seemed to pile up like some sort of newsprint Golem. Going through it became so daunting that we just couldn't seem to catch up. Daniel was calm and completely non-judgmental. He had simple, but effective techniques for tackling the mess. In our first session we spent three hours in one room sorting, discarding and making decisions. Simply deciding what to do with things is part of
reduced our household stress and we can now invite people over without embarrassment! It has really improved our home life. I encourage everyone to take a first step, however that works for you.
By the end of that three-hour session the room looked amazingly better – the opposite of what usually happened when we tried to tackle the mess on our own. And we have been pretty good at keeping it straightened up. I think Daniel's influence extends beyond the actual hours he works in your house. We have new incentive to avoid bringing more stuff into the house. We still have work to do, but several rooms are being transformed already and we've made a concerted effort not to backslide.
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the problem. This is where having a calm, disinterested third party is invaluable. With no pressure, he helped us decide what to do with things and he had good suggestions. We didn’t simply trash everything. Due to his experience in Philadelphia, Daniel was familiar with resources that allowed us to keep most of our discards out of the landfill. Used clothing, books, and even plastic bags were donated or recycled.
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BY JIM MURPHY
Meet "The Ingenious Mr. Peale" second floor of what is now Independence Hall. One of its most popular attractions was Peale’s display of a mastodon skeleton found in New York State. After his death, much of his museum was sold to P.T. Barnum.
Renaissance man. And he’s given us the best visual record of our country’s Founding Fathers. If you haven’t yet seen his portraits at the Second Bank of the U.S., I heartily recommend a visit. They really make history come alive. FAST FACTS:
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“The Artist in His Museum” (self-portrait, 1822) is displayed at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
But Peale, who never saw a painting before he was 20 years old, was far more than a painter. He was also an inventor, a silversmith, a watchmaker, a soldier, and a leader in just about everything he touched. The artist outlived three wives (with whom he had 17 children, 11 reaching maturity). At least nine were named after painters. Late in life, he began naming his children after scientists. Along the way he helped found the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the first and oldest museum and art school in the U.S. In addition, he set up the Philadelphia Museum, the country’s first museum of natural history. After outgrowing space in his home, Peale moved the museum to Philosophical Hall, and in 1802 to the
His artistic talent may have come from his father, Charles Peale, a noted forger exiled from England to Maryland for embezzling money from London’s General Post Office. The prosecutor expressed wonder at the elder Peale’s “artfulness” and “close resemblance of his forgeries to the genuine hands.”
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Peale evidently liked the work of the painter Titian. He named two of his children Titian Ramsay Peale, the second one in 1799, after his 18-year old son and reportedly a favorite, died.
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Peale’s full-length battlefield portrait of “George Washington at Princeton,” one of eight of Washington he painted between 1779 and 1781, was sold for $21.3 million in January 2006. That price set a world record for the sale of an American portrait.
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Peale was Philly’s first nude model, says James Thomas Flexner in his book “America’s Old Masters.” Believing that artists should “draw from the living figure,” Peale searched the city for someone willing to pose nude for an academy art class. When an impoverished, but bashful baker agreed – then begged off at the last minute – Peale stepped into the breach and posed himself.
As a young man in Maryland, Charles Willson Peale felt he could do just about anything. Evidently, he was correct. Today, he’s known mostly for more than 1,100 paintings of Revolutionary War colleagues and notables he created. Over 100 of them are in the Second Bank of the U.S. at 420 Chestnut Street.
Charles was named after a rich uncle, Wilson Peale, whose fortune and land he was expected to inherit. When that didn’t happen, Peale added an “L” to his middle name to distance himself from the Wilson family. Then he moved on with his life.
The prolific artist lived his final years at Belfield, his estate that’s now part of the campus at LaSalle University. While not as well known as Ben Franklin (whom he painted), Peale was a universal genius and
Name: Charles Willson Peale Born: April 15, 1741 Died: February 22, 1827 Buried: St. Peter’s Churchyard, 313 Pine St. Claim to Fame: Painter, soldier, saddle-maker, museologist, inventor and impresario Pa. Historical Marker Dedicated: 1991 Marker Status: Missing. Listed as SW corner of 3rd & Lombard.
Raphaelle and Titian Peale in a Trompe l'oeil called “The Staircase Group” (Charles Willson Peale, 1795). It is on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. When George Washington visited the museum in 1797, he “bowed politely to the painted figures which he afterwards acknowledged he thought were living persons.”
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Around Town
Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedules
(Nebinger Elementary), Dr. Paul Grant (University of Pennsylvania),
On President’s Day (February 20th), the Streets Department will be
Malcolm Kenyatta (Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce),
closed, and garbage collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of
Alison Mungan (Three Queens Yoga), Principal Lauren Overton
the week. During this holiday week, please do not curb your garbage or
(Meredith Elementary), Representative Brian Sims (182 Legislative
recycling in Queen Village until Friday evening for collection on Saturday.
District), Councilman Mark Squilla (First District, City of Philadelphia, April Thomas-Jones (Old Pine Community Center), Rabbi Avi Winokur
QVNA Board Election Results
(Society Hill Synagogue).
Joe Felicetti, Elizabeth Grimaldi, Maria Frizelle Roberts, and Jordan Schwartz were elected to the QVNA Board for the 2017-2018 term at
Congratulations to the 2016 Fall Community Grant Awardees
QVNA’s Membership meeting on November 17, 2016. Congratulations
Fleisher Art Memorial, Friends of Nebinger, Friends of Mario Lanza Park,
to these new and returning Board members.
Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation, QV GREAT Neighborhood Clean-Up, QVK9, and Meredith Elementary School were all awarded
Special Thanks to Our Volunteers
funds to support their great projects.
The Editorial Board would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to block volunteer Judith Woloff, who delivered QVNA newsletters to her
Special Thanks to Local Businesses for Supporting QVNA's Holiday Party
neighbors on the 100 block of Catharine Street for the past 25 years.
Thank you to the restaurants and businesses who donated food and
This Spring, Mike Hauptman is stepping down as Chair of the QVNA
raffle prizes to the holiday party: New Wave Café, Plenty Café, Little
Zoning Committee. The QVNA Board unanimously voted to bestow
Italy 2, For Pete's Sake, Juju Organics Salon, Hungry Pigeon, Bus Stop,
the title of "Emeritus Board Member" to Mike in recognition of his many
Three Queens Yoga, and Paradigm Gallery.
years of service to our neighborhood. Fundraisers and Happy Hours for Nebinger Community Panel Discussion
Special thanks to Bistrot La Minette for hosting a fundraiser to benefit
At the November 17, 2016 QVNA General Meeting, a panel of elected
the Friends of Nebinger on December 7, 2016. Also, many thanks to
officials, clergy, and other community leaders discussed how we can
For Pete's Sake for hosting the first Nebinger Community Happy Hour
bridge the divides made evident in the aftermath of the election. Special
on December 9th.
thanks to the following panelists for participating: Principal Ahn Brown
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