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WESTCHESTER
December 2014 — Kislev-Tevet 5775, Volume 20, Issue 11
WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S ONLY MONTHLY JEWISH NEWSPAPER
Rabbi Gordis Reveals Surprising Facts
about Israeli-American Perceptions
BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN
Guest Speaker Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis talked about Israel at Westchester Day
School’s (WDS) Open House on Saturday,
November 8, attended by over 100 citizens from Mamaroneck and surrounding
communities.
Noting that students study Hebrew
but do not speak it, Gordis stated, “First
talk about the dream and convey the nuances of Israel and its social, political and
economic complexes. Show them Israel’s
arts, films and novels, such as Amos Oz’s
Tale of Love and Darkness.”
Gordis reiterated the 1950 Ben Gurion-Blaustein Agreement between Premier
David Ben Gurion and American Jewish
Committee President Jacob Blaustein,
“that Israel speaks only on behalf of its
own citizens and in no way presumes to
represent or speak in the name of Jews
who are citizens of any other country; that
Jews of the United States as a community
and individuals have no political attachment to Israel.”
Rabbi Gordis stressed that the Yom
Kippur War of 1973 cost over 3,000 sol-
diers, but since then
no standing Arab
army has attacked
Israel.
However,
Gordis was pessimistic about any
peace
prospects,
since it is no longer a conflict over
territory but over
religion. “Hamas,
Hezbollah, ISIS and
Muslim
Brotherhood want to ‘redeem the land from
the infidel.’”
Concluding
the program, WDS
Head of School Rabbi Joshua Lookstein
enunciated
the
Westchester Day School President Josh Trump (left) and Rabbi Dr.
WDS theme, “Open
Daniel Gordis
Minds, Open Hearts
feel each other’s pain. Their visits to a
and Open Arms.”
Senior Center are followed up, including
“Open Minds—a First Grader applydiary writing. And Open Arms—our arms
ing for Second Grade asked, ‘If G-d creare open to the Town of Mamaroneck and
ated the world, who created G-d?’ Open
State of Israel,” Lookstein concluded.
Hearts—developing children who can
Night of Music and Joy Celebrates Kol Hazzanim
Over 550 people were delighted during the 2nd Biennial Night of Jewish
Music and Joy, held on Saturday, November 15 at Temple Israel of New Rochelle,
(TINR), presented by Westchester Jewish
Council (WJC) and Kol Hazzanim—The
Cantors of Westchester, with grant support from UJA-Federation of New York/
Westchester.
Kol
Hazzanim President
Hayley
Kobilinsky
thanked
TINR
Cantor
Tanya
Greenblatt, for bringing
the event to the
Temple and introduced Master
of Ceremonies,
Temple
Israel
Center of White
Plains
Cantor
Temple Israel New
Emeritus
Jacob
Rochelle Rabbi Emeritus
Mendelson, who
Amiel Wohl
in turn presented
Cantor Mark Lipson, with the ensemble,
rendered an extremely moving Havdalah
Service.
“I know you think Havdalah means
two quarters (half dollar),” Cantor Mendelson quipped. “But really is separation
Havdallah Service in song.
of Light and Darkness, farewell to Shabbat.”
Other Cantors included Ellen Arad;
Chanin Becker; Gerald Cohen; Melanie
Cooperman; Ellen Dreskin; Gadi Elon;
Adina Frydman; Jamie Gloth; Ethan
Goldberg; Margot Goldberg; Randy Herman; Robin Joseph; Fredda Mendelson;
Tracey Scher; Alexis Sklar; Alan Sokoloff;
Elizabeth Sternlieb; Meredith Stone; Star
Trompeter and Sarah Zemel, accompanied by pianist Jonathan Comisar; Norberto Goldberg, percussion; Adrianne
Greenbaum, Klezmer flute and Jared McInerney, violin. Mendelson performed
the rousing “Tradition” from Fiddler on
the Roof in stark contrast with “HaKotel
Shaar,” the Western Wall of the fallen Jerusalem Temple, “stones made of tears—
six million tears,” intoned by Elon, Stone
and ensemble.
Contemporary life was represented
by “The Baseball Game” from Falsettoland, “watching Jewish boys who can’t
play baseball—play baseball” and nostalgic look at life in Brooklyn by Mendelson
from his upcoming show The Cantor’s
Couch. Sephardic music stood side by
side with traditional Ashkenazi favorites.
Westchester Jewish Council Associate Secretary Gary Trachten summed it up
by saying, “It was truly a Night of Joy the
Westchester Jewish community will not
soon forget.”
Happy Chanukah from Westchester Jewish Life
Leading Emissaries from Across the
Globe Convene in NYC
Rabbi Dovid Labkowski of Chabad of Briarcliff-Ossining.
credit: Adam Ben Cohen / Chabad.org
In late November, 4,200
Hasidic rabbis from around
the world came together in
New York City along with
1000 communal leaders from
over 80 countries,
for the
31st International Conference
of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries. Ten Chabad rabbis from
Westchester and the Bronx
joined including; Rabbi Velvl
Butman,
Chabad-Lubavitch
of Westchester County; Rabbi
Levi Shemtov and Rabbi Shlomie Tenenbaum, ChabadLubavitch of Riverdale; Rabbi
Shneur Zalman Teitelbaum,
Chabad of the Medical Community (Bronx); Rabbi Mendy
Hurwitz, Chabad of Yonkers;
Rabbi Sruli Deitsch, Chabad of
Bronxville; Rabbi Yehuda Balashov, Chabad of Kingsbridge;
Rabbi Levi Groner, Chabad Pelham; Rabbi Benjy Silverman,
Chabad of the River Towns;
and Rabbi Mendel Silberstein,
Chabad-Lubavitch of Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
At the conference, leaders
announced initiatives aimed at
reviving Jewish awareness and
practice around the world. This
year’s conference carried an
added significance as millions
around the world mark twenty
years since the passing of the
Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M.
Schneerson.
The emissary families continue the legacy of the Rebbe,
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneer-
son, of righteous memory,
who spearheaded a global Jewish revival after the Holocaust
while expounding upon the
Jewish teachings of Talmud and
mysticism. Universally known
simply as “the Rebbe,” Rabbi
Schneerson is considered to
be one of the most remarkable
personalities of the 20th century. Although he passed away
twenty years ago, the Rebbe’s
legacy remains as strong as ever.
Renowned for its unique
fusion of global activism and
intellectual pursuit -- which fuels the creation of at least one
new religious or social-services
institution someplace on the
globe each week -- many consider Chabad-Lubavitch to be
one of the most successful spiritual movements of all time. Its
vast success is credited to its
cadre of dedicated rabbinical
emissaries whose families are
willing to pick and move literally anywhere in the world to
bring their fellow Jews closer to
Judaism.
The
Chabad-Lubavitch
movement has seen rapid
growth and its impact continues
to grow through its 3,500 institutions. With a new presence in
Mississippi, Chabad-Lubavitch
is now in 49 U.S. states.
The conference ended
with 5,200 rabbis and lay leaders enjoying the largest sit-down
dinner in the area at The South
Brooklyn Marine Terminal.
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Annual Thanksgiving Diversity Breakfast Builds Bridges “Piece by Peace”
tor Scott Richman noted. We were proud to
have 20 Faith Leaders; now there are over 350.
We expanded into Fairfield County and now
have Diversity Breakfasts at many AJC branch-
With theme “Building Bridges: Piece by
Peace,” celebrating diverse roots and shared
values, the Annual Thanksgiving Diversity
Breakfast was held in Benzinger Hall, Manhattanville College Purchase on Thursday,
November 20, sponsored by American Jewish
Committee (AJC); Hudson River Presbytery;
Mamaroneck United Methodist Church; Manhattanville College-Duchesne Center; Temple
Sholom and Westchester Jewish Council.
Over 350 audience members from Westchester, Fairfield Counties and surrounding
communities attended, with elected officials
Temple Israel Center White Plains Rabbi Gordon
Tucker (left) and TIC Executive Director Miriam
Massen
Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont; Assemblyman
David Buchwald; Natalie Hunt-Robinson,
White Plains Common Council; Pat Keegan,
representing Congresswoman Nita Lowey; New
York State (NYS) Senator George Latimer; As-
es, nationwide.
“Now more than ever we need to build
bridges of understanding, respect and appreciation for each other.”
Left to right: Westchester
Jewish Council Council
Assistant Executive Director
Pam Goldstein; Millie Jasper,
WJC; WJC Program Director
Donna Bartell; Co-Chair
Haina Just-Michael
AJC Executive Director Scott Richman (left) and Temple
Israel of New Rochelle Rabbi Emeritus Amiel Wohl
semblywoman Shelley Mayer; Assemblyman
Steven Otis; Village of Mamaroneck Trustee
Leon Potok; Yolanda Robinson, representing
State Controller Tom DiNapoli and Village of
Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum.
“Born in wake of horrific attacks of 9/11,
Diversity Breakfasts brought us together,”
Deputy County Executive Kevin J. Plunkett observed. “Two days ago we were reminded what
hatred means in Jerusalem…But let us be grateful that in Westchester County, Muslim children join Jewish students in classrooms; black,
white and Hispanic neighbors extend helping
hands to one another.”
Honorees cited for exemplary community
service included Reverend Paul Alcorn, Westchester Youth Alliance; Janice Lubin Kirschner,
Jewish Community of Yonkers (JCY)/Westchester Community Partners/Family Service Society
of Yonkers (FSSY) and Carolyn Kunin, Walking
Together. Awardees also received Certificates
from Congresswoman Lowey and Plunkett.
“My predecessor Ann Schaeffer organized
the first Diversity Breakfast in November 2001
at Crowne Plaza, White Plains in response to
the tragedy on September 11, 2001,” AJC Direc-
Left to right:
Seth Berman, Family
Service Society;
Pearl Quarles; Bishop
Martin Nelson, Bezer
Holiness Church, New
Rochelle; Mark Bench,
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints.
Left to right: NYS Senator
George Latimer; Nasreen
Hassain, American Muslim
Women’s Association.
Jewish Community Center of
Harrison Rabbi Eytan Hammerman
(left) and Noel Vanek, Community
Church of the Pelhams.
Left to right:
WJC President Paul
Warhit; Millie Jasper;
WJC Executive Director
Elliot Forchheimer
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Anti-Israel Activity on Campus after Operation Protective Edge
BY THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Student groups seeking to isolate and delegitimize Israel, to stifle dialogue and control the
message about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
have organized activities on college and university campuses for several years.
These efforts polarize campuses, inflame
existing tensions and intimidate students. In
light of the previous academic year’s significant
anti-Israel activity and the organized anti-Israel
reactions to this summer’s conflict between
Hamas and Israel, the 2014-15 school year will
likely be marked by another escalation in antiIsrael actions and events.
So far in this academic year, there have
been more than 90 anti-Israel events scheduled
to take place on U.S. campuses, double the 45
events scheduled during the same period last
year.
Student groups that constitute today’s anti-Israel movement hurl a multitude of hateful
accusations against Israel, falsely claiming that
Israel is guilty of apartheid, ethnic cleansing,
genocide, and a number of other war crimes
in an effort to demonize Israel by portraying
it as the embodiment of the world’s true evils.
These claims are rarely, if ever, balanced with
an acknowledgement of Palestinian terrorism
against Israeli civilians, Israel’s continual efforts to make peace with the Palestinians and
make no mention of the Palestinians’ failings
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on security issues and their intransigence during negotiations throughout the years.
Not all criticism of Israel is anti-Israel in
nature, and not all anti-Israel rhetoric and activity reflect anti-Semitism. However, anti-Israel sentiment increasingly crosses the line to
anti-Semitism by invoking anti-Semitic myths
of Jewish control and demonic depictions of
Israelis or comparing Israel’s actions to those of
the Nazis during the Holocaust. Such messages
have been seen throughout the years on the
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to be moving more to the forefront of many
anti-Israel protests.
The response to Israel’s military operation against Hamas in Gaza this summer was
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College of Staten Island SJP chapter’s vigil for Gaza
(September 2014)
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Westchester Jewish Council Statement on Terrorist Attack
The Westchester Jewish Council board of trustees joins other national and international organizations in unequivocally denouncing the November 18 murderous terrorist attack in Jerusalem. Westchester Jewish Council president, Paul Warhit, called for
restraint stating, “Terrorist acts such as this are executed by extremists whose goal is
to derail already tenuous short and long term peace negotiations between Israelis and
Palestinians. While Westchester Jewish Council leadership condemns the murderers responsible for today’s attack, we also call upon leadership on both sides for restraint and
cooperation in publicly condemning this action and in bringing the individuals and
groups responsible to justice. The terrorists want to incite more violence from both sides
and can only be defeated when reasonable people stand together to end the cycle of
violence that has plagued the Middle East for too long.
“The political agenda for both sides has been hijacked by extremists long enough.
Only when moderates on both sides of the conflict join forces and resolutely forge ahead
in search of peace, can they marginalize the extremist element in their own camps. The
Westchester Jewish Council leadership mourns with all the families who have lost loved
ones in this conflict and pray that leaders from both sides will take the necessary steps to
de-escalate the tension and resulting violence.”
In addition, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino stated, “The murder of
four rabbis, three of them U.S. born, in a Jerusalem synagogue is a cowardly act that must
be condemned by the world. I join good people from every continent in mourning these
deaths and standing up for all those who fall victim to anti-Semitism in all its forms.”
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marked by an upsurge in anti-Israel rallies
around the country, both on and off campus.
These protests frequently featured rhetoric
that devolved from legitimate criticism of Israel into hateful messaging about the Jewish
State, its people and Jews in general. At least
30 of these anti-Israel demonstrations during
Operation Protective Edge were sponsored or
co-sponsored by student groups. Many groups
sent representatives to speak at these demonstrations, including in Philadelphia, New York,
and Louisville, Kentucky. In some instances,
such as at the University of Michigan, students
even organized demonstrations on their campuses to condemn Israel, even though classes
were not in session.
This summer was preceded by an especially tense period on college campuses during the
2013-14 academic year, when student groups
hosted at least 374 anti-Israel events, about
40% of which focused on how to effectively initiate Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS)
campaigns on campus. Additionally, there were
at least 57 events sponsored by university academic departments over the past two academic
years that presented an extremely one-sided
view of the conflict. This represented an increase from years past. Also, at 15 colleges, stu-
dent groups submitted divestment resolutions
to their student governments. While most of
these resolutions were unsuccessful, they contributed to an antagonistic environment for
some on campus.
Additionally, this school year, Jewish students have been targeted with anti-Semitism
seemingly unrelated to anti-Israel activity, exacerbating difficult situations on some campuses. At Emory University, for example, a Jewish
fraternity house was spray-painted with swastikas and other offensive graffiti following Yom
Kippur.
While anti-Israel activity is certainly a
challenge many students encounter on campus, it must also be noted that for the most
part, Jewish and pro-Israel students do not feel
unsafe or insecure on their campuses. Furthermore, while anti-Semitism does occur too often
at colleges throughout the country, generally
respect is the norm, and anti-Jewish bigotry is
not openly tolerated.
If the recent past and the start of 2015
school year are any indication, pro-Israel students on campuses will need to empower and
equip themselves with constructive and effective responses to combat anti-Semitism and
anti-Israel bias.
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Former Enemies Join Forces in Peace to Develop a Memorial Site
BY JUNE GLAZER
They looked like a typical group of visitors to Ammunition Hill on a hot August
afternoon. The site, in Israel’s capital city
of Jerusalem, is a national memorial to the
battle between Israeli and Jordanian forces
that took place there during the Six Day War.
Each year, some 200,000 people tour its preserved Jordanian fortifications and visit its
museum.
This was no typical tour group, however. Its members, former enemies, are now
cooperating on a project to tell the story of
what happened at Ammunition Hill on June
6, 1967, when 37 Israeli and 71 Jordanian
combatants died in one of the most decisive
battles of the war. Israeli victory there led
directly to the capture of the Old City and
the reunification of Jerusalem after almost
2,000 years.
This past August, a four-man delegation
representing the Jordanian Army met with
an Israeli team at the site for two days to lay
the groundwork for their cooperation.
“We invited the Jordanians because we
would like to tell the story of Ammunition
Hill from both sides and to show the whole
picture,” said Nurit Levinovski, curator of
the future exhibition. “We are in need of
their photos, maps, documents, stories, and
other materials they can provide us, and my
understanding from our meetings with them
is that they are willing to help.”
Members of the two sides met for intensive talks during the two days, but also took
time to tour the stronghold and museum
and to exchange stories and anecdotes about
the battle from their respective viewpoints.
“We were happy to learn, for instance, that
the commander of the Jordanian troops at
Ammunition Hill is still alive and that we
may be able to secure a taped interview with
Katri Maoz, CEO of Ammunition Hill Memorial Site, guiding Jordanian officers delegation at site
him,” Levinovski said.
Perhaps the most poignant moment of
the tour for the visiting delegation came
when the group stopped at a shattered Jordanian bunker that had held out to the last
and where 17 Jordanians died. Israeli troops
buried the bodies in a trench at the top of
the hill and marked it with a grave marker
that read: “Defense Army of Israel—Here lie
buried 17 brave Jordanian soldiers.”
“It’s a moment of great symbolism,”
said Alon Badihi, a member of the Israeli
team and executive director of Israeli operations for Jewish National Fund, which is assisting in the development and renovation
of the memorial site. “Former enemies are
coming together in peace on a spot where
some of the fiercest fighting took place.”
Taking in the panoramic view of Jeru-
salem from atop the hill, Badihi noted that
this is not the first time since 1967 that Jordanians have visited the site. After Israel
and Jordan signed a peace treaty in 1994,
other groups—including former battle par-
ticipants—have also visited. “However, it is
the first time a research and education group
has come to work with us to help build the
museum and shape its content and message,” Badihi said.
The Jordanian delegation, led by Amjad Jamal, a major general in the Jordanian
Army and head of its History Research and
Education Division, said he was pleased
with the two-day talks. “We came to listen
and to see how we could assist. But we also
expected to obtain information to help us
in our efforts to document our side of the
battles [with Israel], and what we heard was
very good,” he said during lunch with the
Israeli team.
Dr. Baker Khazar Almajali, a history researcher and senior advisor to the Jordanian
Army chief-of-staff, added that he was sure
the two sides would hold further meetings
in the future. “Continuous meetings mean
continuous dialogue. We want the Israelis
to understand us and we want to understand
them. This is so we can maintain the peace,
hope, and ambitions of our generation and
our children’s generation. We need always
to look toward the future and for symbols
of hope so we can live together in peace,”
he said.
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December 2014 Calendar of Events
On December 14 at 3pm, Itzhak Perlman
will host the American Israel Cultural
Foundation’s 75th Anniversary Gala at
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose
Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, NYC. Call
212-557-1600 for tickets.
On January 24 at 7:15pm, join the
Westchester Jewish Council as they host
their 39th Anniversary Gala honoring
Executive Director Elliot Forchheimer at
Beth El Synagogue Center, 1324 North
Avenue, New Rochelle. For tickets, call
328-7001.
On December 13 at 7pm, Jewish
Heritage Night will be celebrated at
Westchester County Center, White Plains
while watching the Westchester Knicks
Basketball Team. Contact Isaac Rosner,
Westchester Knicks at 559-6867 for
tickets.
The 21st Annual Judaica Craft Show will
take place on December 6 from 8pm to
11pm and December 7 from 10am to
5:30pm at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue,
295 Soundview Avenue, White Plains. For
details call 946-8851 or visit betamshalom.org/Judaica_craft_show
UPCOMING
The Chabad Jewish Center, Bronxville
will conduct Chanukah Menorah Lightings on December 16 at 5pm in Memorial Park, Eastchester and December 21 at
5pm in Depot Square in Tuckahoe. For
more information, visit jewishbronxville.
com.
exams for 2015. Call 472-3300, ext. 275
to register.
gogue Center, 1324 North Avenue, New
Rochelle will hold a Blood Drive. Visit
bethelnr.org/blooddrive or call 235-2700,
ext. 223 to sign up.
Education Project, JCC of Mid-Westchester and the Jewish Book Council at JCC
of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road,
Scarsdale. Contact spoltarak@jewishproject.org for more information.
The Rosenthal JCC, 600 Bear Ridge Road,
Pleasantville will sponsor a Chanukah
event called Drum Tales on December 14
at 3:30pm, making crafts and a Special
Play Day on December 25. Call Jill Gold
at 741-0333, ext. 26 for details.
AJC Westchester/Fairfield and the Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus
present a photo exhibit at the JCC of MidWestchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale
through December. For information, call
948-5585.
Westchester Adult Jewish Education – A
Program of Westchester Jewish Council is now accepting enrollment in their
Winter Classes including Introduction
to Talmud; Engaging Israel: Foundations
for a New Relationship; Jewish Literature
and much more. For further information,
email waje@wjcouncil.org or call 3287001, ext. 704.
Bingo will be played on December 7 and
14 at 6:30pm at Yorktown Jewish Center, 2966 Crompond Road, Yorktown
Heights. Call 245-2324 for additional information.
From December 12-14, the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center will host
“Blues for Challah,” the 4th Annual Jewish Grateful Deadfest with Grateful Dead
Photographer Robbi Cohn at 116 Johnson Road, Falls Village, CT. Call 800-8245991 for more information.
The JCC on the Hudson, 371 S. Broadway,
Tarrytown is offering a series of weekend
STEM courses for grades K-3 and 4-6,
running 10 Saturdays, from December 6
through March 7. To register, go to JCContheHudson.org or call 366-7898.
UJA-Federation’s Winter Family Mission
to Israel will take place from December 24
to January 4, 2015. For further information, including cost and itinerary, contact
Arielle Schack at schacka@ujafedny.org or
call 212-836-1761.
The JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot
Road, Scarsdale announces the Academic
Center has courses for the SAT’s and ACT
The Helen Diller Family Foundation
is now accepting nominations for the
2015 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, a
program that recognizes up to 15 Jewish
teens with exceptional leadership. Visit
dillerteenawards.org to nominate a teen
before 12/14/14.
Bet Torah Nursery School, 60 Smith Avenue, Mt. Kisco announces the continuation of their Bagels and Blocks classes
for Caregivers, Moms and Dads and their
babies and toddlers, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30am. Call 6667595 for further information.
Volunteers are needed to deliver kosher
meals to homebound individuals living
in Mt. Vernon, Yonkers and New Rochelle. Sponsored by Westchester Jewish
Community Services, the Kosher Meal
Program operates Monday through Friday from Sinai Free Synagogue in Mt.
Vernon where meals are picked up by
11:30am. Call 668-4350 to help.
From 10am to 1pm, join AJC as they visit
the Scarsdale Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends at the Scarsdale
Meeting House, 133 Popham Road, and
participate in a worship service and learn
about Quaker history. RSVP to 948-5585.
Dr. Nir Barzilai, Director of the Institute
for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein
College of Medicine, will be the guest
speaker at a breakfast meeting sponsored
by the Brotherhood of Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El,
2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale. The talk is entitled, “Figuring How to Die Young at a
Very Old Age.” To RSVP, call 725-5175
or email office@sstte.org with “Barzilai
Breakfast” in the subject line.
The JCC of Harrison, 130 Union Avenue
will hold a Holiday Boutique from 10am
to 3pm with women’s apparel, fine art,
jewelry, scarves, gloves, children’s items
and more. Call 835-2850 for details.
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At 7:30pm, Dr. Mark Meirowitz will discuss Turkey, Jews and Israel from the
Holocaust to Gaza at the Holocaust &
Human Rights Education Center’s Distinguished Lecture taking place at SUNY
Purchase – The Red Room, 735 Anderson
Hill Road (Park in Lot W1-W2) Purchase.
For more information, call Millie Jasper at
696-0738.
Temple Israel of New Rochelle, 1000 Pinebrook Boulevard will hold a Holiday Boutique from 9am to 2pm. Call 235-1800
for questions.
Women of Reform Judaism’s Annual
Holiday Boutique presents premier vendors, old favorites and new discoveries
from 10am to 5pm at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road,
Scarsdale. Call 723-7727 for more information.
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At 7:30pm, Westchester Region of Hadassah presents a Book Talk and Author Visit
with Lucinda Franks, author of “Timeless:
Love, Morgenthau and Me” at Schecter
Westchester, 555 West Hartsdale Avenue,
Hartsdale. RSVP to 937-3151 or westchesterhregion@hadassah.org.
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From 7 to 9pm, Jewish National Fund
and Westchester Reform Temple, 255
Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale will hold
a community-wide reception to explore
Israel’s wine revolution with speaker, Shahar Sadeh and welcome remarks from
Rabbi Jonathan Blake. Register at jnf.org/
wcwaterwine or call 212-879-9305, ext.
510 for additional information.
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From 8:30am to 1pm, Beth El Syna-
At 2:30pm, Congregation M’Vakshe Derekh in Scarsdale will hold a Games and
Cards afternoon with dinner following at
the Friends Meeting House, 133 Popham
Road, Scarsdale. RSVP to Joan Silver at
789-8687.
At 7:45pm, Professor Smadar Rosensweig, Yeshiva University Stern College
for Women will present a free lecture on
Levi’s Ascent from Outlaw to Religious
Establishment at Young Israel of New
Rochelle, 1140 North Avenue. Call 6362215 for details.
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From 7:30 to 9:30pm, Westchester Jewish
Community Services will hold a program
entitled, “A Conversation with Jennifer
Senior” in collaboration with The Jewish
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From 11:30am to 1:30pm, UJA-Federation of New York Westchester Women’s
Philanthropy presents “Meet the Balaboosta: Chef Einat Admony” at the Willow Ridge Country Club, 123 North
Street, Harrison. To register, call 761-5100,
ext. 107 or ameil hyltonw@ujafedny.org.
Road, Scarsdale will screen the movie,
The Fifth Heaven at 11am and 7pm. Call
472-3300 for details.
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Join kiddie rockers Joanie Leeds and the
Nightlights for Menorah Madness at the
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living
Memorial to the Holocaust, 36 Battery
Place, New York City at 2pm geared toward children ages 3 to 10 includes crafts
and a mini-tour of the galleries. Crafts
will take place from 1 to 4pm. The tour
takes place at 1:30pm. Tickets are available at mjhnyc.org or call 646-437-4202.
At 4pm, the Westchester Chamber Music
Society, celebrating its 64th season, will
present the Kalichstein-Laredo Robinson
Trio at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye.
Call 967-7399 for tickets.
At 7pm, Chanuka: Music and Light will
be performed by Kol Rinah at Temple
Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown. For tickets visit kolrinahchorale.
org.
At 4pm, Larchmont Temple, 75 Larchmont Avenue presents Dan Nichols
Family Concert, co-sponsored by Temple
Israel of New Rochelle, Congregation Kol
Ami, White Plains and Westchester Reform Temple, Scarsdale. Call 834-6120 for
questions. Concert is free and open to the
community.
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At 6:30pm, the JCC of Mid-Westchester,
999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale will host a
Community Chanukah Candle lighting
Ceremony. Call 472-3300 for information.
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At 7pm, Temple Sholom in Greenwich
will sponsor a Connect Laser Tag Chanu-
JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot
Road, Scarsdale presents, “Jews in the
News,” led by Joseph Berger of the New
York Times on December 9 at 7:30pm
with Rabbis Jonathan Blake of Westchester Reform Temple, Lester Bronstein of
Bet Am Shalom, Jonathan Morgenstern
of Young Israel of Scarsdale and Gordon
Tucker of Temple Israel Center. Call 4723300 for details.
kah Party at Fun for Kids, 370 West Main
Street, Stamford, CT. Register to 203-8697191.
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The Matzo Ball will be held at Capitale,
130 Bowery, New York City. Tickets are
available at Eventbrite.com/e/matzoballnyc-2014-tickets-11887956197?aff=eorg
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The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A
Living Memorial to the Holocaust will
feature Joshua Nelson and the Kosher
Gospel Choir at 1pm and 3:30pm at 36
Battery Place, NYC. Call 646-437-4202 for
tickets.
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At 8pm, Festival of Light – An Evening
with Matisyahu will take place at The
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Road,
Ridgefield, CT. Call 203-438-5795 for tickets.
JANUARY 2015
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From 6:30 to 8:30pm, JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale will
be the location for “An Interactive Campus Event – Empower Students to Stand
Up to Anti-Semitism on Campus”. For
more details, follow notoantisemitismoncampus on Facebook or call 262-6497.
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Road, Scarsdale will hold a Maccabi general information meeting at 7:30pm.
Contact Steven Weisbrot at 472-7642 for
details.
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At 10am, join Hadassah for an advocacy
program and installation of the 2015 officers by Ruth Gursky, Attorney’s Council
Co-Chair and Hadassah National Board
Member at Bloomingdales, La Provence
Restaurant, 4th Floor, White Plains. Call
937-3151 for questions and to RSVP before January 5, 2015.
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The JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale will host Professor
Bvultjens speaking on Middle East Turmoil – Its Impact on America and Israel
at 11am. Call 472-3300 for further information.
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holiday celebrations, performances organized
by their popular “Theater for Action” program,
and trips to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The opportunities are limited only by the
vision of the participants and the support of
their families and staff. Far more than a housing solution, the POINT Program enables independence, volunteerism, and the benefits of
community. It couldn’t be a better example of
the richness available within the WJCS family
of programs.
For more information about POINT,
contact
Barbara
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x175 or bgreene@
wjcs.com.
Former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman
may have retired from politics, but his eye
hasn’t strayed far from the political scene.
This fall at Yeshiva University’s Wilf Campus,
Lieberman addressed hundreds of YU students,
faculty and staff in a lecture titled “Judaism
and Public Service.” The lecture, the first of a
three-part series, inaugurated Lieberman’s role
as the Joseph Lieberman Chair in Public Policy
and Public Service at YU, a position made possible through a gift from University Benefactors Ira and Ingeborg Rennert.
“I do have faith in America, and in the
whole constitutional premise of this country,”
Lieberman stated, with the disclaimer that
he could not say the same “with confidence”
about countries other than the United States
or Israel. However, he expressed concern about
rising anti-Semitism on U.S. college campuses and uncertainty about the Jewish political
situation 30 years or so from now. “This [openness] is not going to [continue to] be this way
unless we fight to make it so,” he said.
Lieberman will be teaching one course at YU in the spring.
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This transition time is fraught with challenges
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Founded seven years ago by a group of 15 families who were seeking a solution for their young
adults, the POINT Program currently has 43
thriving participants. Supported by Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and the
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as local foundation and family funding, the
program enables participants to live fulfilling,
independent lives while benefiting from a rich
community and professional support services.
Program Director Barbara Greene notes that
this is truly a unique program in the country.
“POINT participants come from far beyond the
tri-state area, including, California, Maine, and
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Located in White Plains, the POINT program enables these adults to live within walking distance of each other, their community
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They are all employed, either as part of a group
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paid position at a local business.
Outside of work, they have many opportunities to socialize, volunteer, exercise and
even travel. Thanks to funding from the Taft
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drop in time to hang out with friends. Plans for
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These busy young adults are truly living
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individual and working together as a team.”
The support and camaraderie they gain from
their peers is an essential component of the
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Carmel Academy Students Win First Place in STEM Competition
A team of Carmel Academy’s sixth grade students excitedly captured first place in a national
STEM competition for gifted math and science students. Carmel Academy’s E2K team answered every
question correctly for the first place trophy.
E2K, the acronym for Excellence 2000, is an enrichment program developed in Israel that encourages advanced students to use logic, analysis, creativity and teamwork to approach math and science.
The Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE),
which runs the E2K and other STEM-based programs
in the United States, organizes national and international virtual contests throughout the year. Teams
compete in real-time, using the Internet.
Carmel Academy’s 14-member sixth grade E2K
team studied high school chemistry concepts to
prepare for the challenging contest, which explored
the phases of matter and transitions from one phase
to another. Concepts included sublimation (going
directly from solid to gas) and deposition (going di-
rectly from gas to solid), said Carmel Academy’s E2K
Coach and Middle School science teacher Rhonda
Ginsberg.
During the two-hour competition, the students
performed three experiments, observed results and
answered questions based on the experiments. The
sixth graders performed so well that the contest organizers asked them to further explain four of their
answers to the competitor schools, Ginsberg said.
“I am so proud of our E2K students,” said Ginsberg. “They voluntarily spent much of their free time
preparing for the competition, and they did so because they were excited to learn. Their enthusiasm is
truly contagious.”
“The CIJE E2K virtual activities foster a healthy
sense of competition in an exciting and unique
way,” said Linda Goldberg, the CIJE Math and Science Coordinator. “We congratulate Carmel for their
first place finish and all participants as they gained
both knowledge and a sense of sportsmanship from
this exciting and educational venue.”
Carmel Academy, located in Greenwich, CT,
was one of the first Jewish day schools in the country to implement E2K eight years ago, when it was
invited by CIJE to pilot the program. Carmel Academy has been so successful with E2K, the school
was tapped by CIJE to implement an SET3 Science,
Engineering, Teamwork, Technology and Training
enrichment program, as well as an 8th grade engineering program.
“It is our intention to continue to be in the
forefront of science, technology, engineering, arts
and mathematics (STEAM) education,” said Carmel
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Bet Am Shalom Synagogue
Hosts 21st Annual Judaica
Craft Show
A dazzling array of crafts and jewelry will be
shown and sold at the premier Judaica craft show
of the Northeast. Now in its 21st year, the Annual
Judaica Craft Show is hosted by Bet Am Shalom
Synagogue, 295 Soundview Avenue in White
Plains, opening Saturday, December 6,
8:00-11:00 p.m., and
continues through
Sunday, December 7,
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The juried show
features hundreds of
unique works in all
price ranges, created
by 51 artists – nearly
half from Israel, the
rest from the U.S.
and Canada. Featured are one-of-aPendant by Sheila Beatty
kind items representing the finest in handcrafted Judaica ritual items
and stunning jewelry, in original designs ranging
from the traditional to contemporary. Visitors will
also discover beautiful objects in ceramic, silver,
fabric, wood, paper and other media, created for
ritual, decorative and practical use in the home and
synagogue.
The artists, who will be present to talk with
visitors about their work, were selected from a large
pool of applicants by a jury of Judaica art curators.
Funds from the show support the artists and
Bet Am Shalom Synagogue and its vibrant role in
the Westchester Jewish and wider community.
Admission to the Judaica Craft Show is $8 per person
(Sunday re-entry free if paid Saturday night), or $7 with an
invitation card or ad on page 8 of Westchester Jewish Life.
For additional information call 946-8851 or
visit www.betamshalom.org.
First Hebrew Congregation Rededicates Sanctuary
A standing room only crowd was
on hand for the recent ribbon cutting
ceremony as First Hebrew Congregation rededicated their sanctuary following a $50,000 renovation. Proclamations, dedications and thanks
were given by Congresswoman Nita
Lowey, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef,
County Legislator John Testa, Peekskill
Mayor Frank Catalina and Cortlandt
Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi. Also
on hand to help cut the ribbon were
members of the Peekskill Area Pastors
Association, currently chaired by First
Hebrew Rabbi Lee Paskind.
First Hebrew, which has been
serving the Jewish community in
Northern Westchester for over 100
L to r, front row: First Hebrew’s Phyllis Stern and Mindy Steinholz,
years, also announced the launch of
their remodeled educational program Hudson Valley Gateway Executive Director Debbie Milone, First
to replace traditional Hebrew School. Hebrew President Marc Intrilligator with board member Robert RuIt’s now known as Jewish Learning benfeld, Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Peekskill Councilwoman Kathy
Talbot, First Hebrew’s Charles Newman; back row: First Hebrew’s
Experience.
“We are celebrating the spiritual Sandy Poritzky and Daniela Rosen, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef,
and physical rebirth of First Hebrew as County Legislator John Testa, and Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina.
we prepare for a vibrant future,” said
President Marc Intriligator. “We have also recently doubled our efforts to provide activities for empty nesters,
and our social action committee is creating events to better serve those in need. First Hebrew is committed to
being a vital part of the culture and experience of all the communities we serve.”
The egalitarian Conservative synagogue provides education, programs and services for adults and children in Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton, Yorktown and other surrounding communities in Westchester and Putnam. First Hebrew also offers Orthodox services in their original 118 year old building in downtown Peekskill.
First Hebrew’s Jewish Learning Experience is an experiential program where students learn by doing.
The project-based program combines a great deal more out-of-classroom activities to connect Jewish living
and values with real-life experiences, such as doing good deeds known as “mitzvahs,” and mending the world
known as Tikkun Olam.” Student activities and several Family Experiences will demonstrate the relevance of
Judaism to every aspect of life. The program is tuition-free for the first two grades and entirely tuition-free for
members; only a nominal book fee applies to all.
First Hebrew’s Jewish Learning Experience was developed with support from the Jewish Education Project, a beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. The sanctuary renovation was made possible, in part, by a
generous donation from the Krantz family and support from First Hebrew’s Men’s Club and Sisterhood.
“First Hebrew has been a part of my family for nearly two decades,” said Jeremy Krantz. His father, Rabbi
Abraham Krantz, set up a charitable foundation to create a legacy of giving. “My late father’s legacy lives on
in numerous charitable donations chosen by his children,” said Krantz. “We are deeply committed to our
congregation’s efforts to bring our community together and inspire pride in the Jewish heritage.”
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Hadassah Honors Dr. Dan Costin at 2014 Making
Miracles Happen Gala
On Thursday, November 13, 2014, the Westchester Region of Hadassah hosted its second
annual Making Miracles Happen dinner at Temple Israel Center in White Plains, honoring Dr.
Dan Costin, Co-Director of the White Plains Hospital Cancer Program, for his significant work in
cancer research and treatment here in Westchester and in collaboration with Hadassah Hospital
in Jerusalem. The Westchester Region recognized Dr. Costin’s tireless efforts on behalf of patients
as well as his commitment to the fight against cancer. Among the more than 180 attendees were
Hadassah members throughout Westchester and Dr. Costin’s colleagues from White Plains Hospital, family, friends and current and former patients and their families eager to demonstrate their
gratitude for his work and caring,
personal style.
Dr. Costin spoke of Hadassah’s extraordinary history of
healing in Israel and around the
world over more than one hundred years. He shared his family’s connections with Hadassah,
from the time he was a child and
his father was a physician at Hadassah Hospital, to the present
when he is working together with
Hadassah on an important new
protocol for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. As part of the program, Jeremy Costin, Dr. Costin’s
son, spoke about his father and
his devotion to his family, and
Top Row: Gretta Berenbaum (Scarsdale), Karen Everett (Larchmont) , Diana Costin, Dr. Costin’s daughDeborah Wiskind (Ardsley), Ilene Schwartz (Ossining), Carol Fassman ter, sang a song she had written
(Larchmont). Bottom Row: Carolyn Schrier (Scarsdale), Donna Baer for her father. Guests were entertained by Mentalist and Magician
(White Plains), Pam Hoffman (Ossining)
David Levitan.
“We are delighted to have honored Dr. Dan Costin. Not only is Dr. Costin beloved by his
many patients throughout Westchester, but he has also worked in collaboration with doctors at
Hadassah Hospital in researching new treatments for pancreatic cancer,” said Deborah Wiskind,
President of Hadassah’s Westchester Region. All proceeds from the event will benefit the extraordinary work of Hadassah in the area of breast cancer treatment and research.
Hadassah is changing the future of medical care in Israel and around the world. Whether
unlocking the healing potential of stem cells, reversing symptoms of Parkinson’s, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), and multiple sclerosis, or eradicating cancers with new vaccines and personalized
therapies, Hadassah is Making Miracles Happen every day. Here in Westchester, Hadassah shares
healing through educational and public awareness programs and community health discussions.
For more information call their office at 937-3151 or email WestchesterRegion@Hadassah.org.
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Celebrate Chanukah with Traditional Family Recipes
Cooked Applesauce - Parve
Makes 4 Cups
3 pounds apples, cored and peeled --Can use Granny Smith or Jonathan apples
1/3 cup water, or as needed to cover the bottom of the pan
1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
1/2 cup raisins, optional
2 cinnamon sticks, optional
A few drops of fresh lemon juice, optional
Cut the apples into slices or chunks. In a heavy 3-quart pot or Dutch oven, pour the water.
Add the apples and the sugar, and the raisins, cinnamon and lemon juice if using. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Decrease heat and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally to make
sure the apples do not burn, for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the apples have reduced to
a thick sauce. If it is too watery, uncover and cook, for another 5 minutes, stirring to make
sure the apples do not burn. Remove cinnamon sticks and discard. Let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Each year during the holiday season we
take the time to honor tradition and celebrate
with family and friends. Traditional Chanukah
foods (latkes and applesauce, brisket, Sufganiyot, kugel, etc.) are symbolic and are prepared
and served in order to remind us of the events
associated with the holiday. A new book from
a daughter of Holocaust survivors weaves together family traditions with mouth-watering
recipes that are perfect for any Chanukah celebration.
FOOD, FAMILY AND TRADITION: Hun-
garian Kosher Family Recipes and Remembrances (The Cherry Press/August 2014;
Hardcover/$35.00) by Lynn Kirsche Shapiro
contains more than 150 original, never-beforepublished recipes with full-color photographs
and preparation methods updated for the modern kitchen.
Try one of these recipes from FOOD, FAMILY AND TRADITION for your Chanukah feast:
Hungarian Kosher Family Recipes and Remembrances, By Lynn Kirsche Shapiro, The Cherry
Press/August 2014.
Latkes
- Parve
Makes 8 to 10 Latkes
Steven Zelin Addresses UJA-Federation of New York’s
Westchester Business and Professional Division
(From left)Westchester Business and Professional Division Chair Leslie Effron Levin of White Plains, Event Chair
David Singer of Bedford Hills, speaker Steve Zelin of Larchmont, Event Chair Susan Slater-Jansen of Somers,
Westchester Business and Professional Division Board Member Roy Stillman of Katonah, and Westchester Business and Professional Division Chair Budd Wiesenberg of Mamaroneck.
4 medium russet potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper, optional
Vegetable oil, as needed for frying
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Grate the potatoes into a medium bowl using the second finest side of a box grater. Or use
the food processor fitted with the metal blade: Chop potatoes into chunks; grate finely by
pulsing, but do not purée.
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Transfer potatoes and their juices to a medium bowl. Add the eggs and salt. Mix very well.
Add pepper if using.
In a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat ¼ inch of oil. When a drop of water
sizzles and evaporates immediately, the pan is hot. Drop latke batter by ¼ -cup ladles or
large spoon carefully into the frying pan. Fry on one side until edges are crispy and golden
about 3 minutes. Turn once and fry until cooked through and crispy on the other side.
Transfer latkes to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat using remaining batter, adding more
oil if necessary.
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AJC Westchester/Fairfield Awards Judge Fredman and
Jeremy Temkin at Dinner
AJC Westchester/Fairfield awarded Westchester attorneys Hon. Sam
Fredman of Wilson Elser Moskowitz
Edelman and Dicker LLP in White
Plains and Harrison resident Jeremy
Temkin of Morvillo Abramowitz
Grand Iason and Anello PC in Manhattan at the Judge Learned Hand
Award Dinner at the Ritz Carlton,
Westchester on November 13, 2014.
This is the fourth year that AJC’s
Westchester/Fairfield Region presented the award, which is the organization’s most prestigious recognition of
excellence bestowed upon members
of the legal profession. The award
was presented by last year’s honorees,
Andrew J. Entwistle of Entwistle and
Cappucci LLP in New York and Georgia D. Kramer of Kramer Kozek LLP in Jeremy Temkin (left) and the Hon. Sam Fredman
White Plains.
AJC established the Learned Hand Award in 1964 to cite leaders in the legal profession for
excellence and for their contributions to the legal community. The recipients of this award are
people who embody much of what the Judge represented: the rights of the individual and the importance of democratic values in an orderly society. This philosophy also sums up a major thrust
of the American Jewish Committee’s work and the programs it has promoted since its inception
in 1906.
Hon. Samuel G. Fredman is one of the nation’s outstanding matrimonial lawyers. He has
provided meaningful leadership to the religious, political, educational, charitable and legal worlds.
He served with distinction as a NY State Supreme Court Justice, was Chairman of the Westchester
County Democratic Committee, and was on the NY State Democratic Committee. Since retiring
from the Bench, Fredman joined the Wilson Elser law firm and has been a private Arbitrator and/
or Mediator. He is Past President of Temple Israel Center in White Plains.
Jeremy H. Temkin is a Principal of Morvillo Abramowitz and is considered an expert on criminal tax matters. He has tried high-profile tax and securities fraud cases, conducted internal investigations for public corporations and employees including those of the NY Yankees and Muhammad
Ali in litigation to recover stolen memorabilia. Temkin serves on the Board of Directors of the
Legal Aid Society and is the author of numerous writings including the bimonthly “Tax Litigation”
column in the New York Law Journal.
Arnold Wilson, MD, Honored by UJA-Federation of New York
UJA-Federation of New York honored Scarsdale resident Arnold
Wilson, M.D., attending physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
at its Montefiore Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Division annual reception on November 16, 2014, at Wave Hill in Riverdale. Edward Burns, M.D., executive dean of Albert Einstein College
of Medicine, presented Dr. Wilson with his award in recognition of his
commitment to philanthropy. Dr. Wilson has served as chair of UJAFederation’s Montefiore-Einstein Campaign for more than a decade.
Dr. Wilson came to Montefiore Medical Center in 1994 when he
joined the Central Bronx Orthopedic Group. In 2005, he established Wilson Orthopaedics, specializing in joint reconstruction, sports medicine,
and physical therapy. At the beginning of his career, he learned the most
advanced, least invasive surgical techniques during a sports medicine and
knee reconstruction fellowship at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute. Dr. Wil- Arnold Wilson, MD
son is a faculty member at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and New
York University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine
and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his orthopaedic residency at Catholic Medical Center.
United Hebrew of New Rochelle Conducts “Breaking Down the Walls”
on Special Needs Assisted Living Residence for Seniors
United Hebrew of New Rochelle, a leading not-forprofit, non-sectarian senior living campus, conducted a
“Breaking Down the Walls” ceremony for its latest construction projects, Willow Gardens, a unique assisted living residence providing care exclusively for residents with
Alzheimer’s and related dementias and Meadow Lane, an
independent senior housing complex with supportive services for low-income adults. This $26 million project is the
renovation of United Hebrew’s vacant nursing pavilion
and is scheduled for completion in November 2015.
“This project is in keeping with United Hebrew’s mission and future direction to provide a rich array of health
care services which embrace the changing needs of resi- United Hebrew President & CEO, Rita C. Mabli
dents in Westchester County and the surrounding areas” with Senior Chair, Malcolm Lazarus, Chairman
said Rita C. Mabli, President and CEO. “We are committed Michael Rozen, and Members of the Board of
to the development of long-term care supportive housing Directors Don Duberstein and Anthony Nardozzi
and promoting access to aging in place. We hope to be a
model for other facilities nationwide in preparing for the aging of the baby boomer population.”
New York City-based Perkins Eastman Architects, PC designed the four-story, 75,000-square-foot renovation, and Goldens Bridge, NY-based Andron Construction Corporation will oversee the facility’s construction.
United Hebrew of New Rochelle is Located at 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle.
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Real Estate Matters -- Ideas for easy
and quick room updates
BY JOHN BAER, SRES
The winter months are a perfect time to engage
in interior home improvement updates. Y
”Home interior experts know small decor
tricks that take very little time can have a big effect,”
says Elizabeth Sasso Smith from Liberty Hardware.
“Homeowners can use these same strategies to make
changes easily and quickly inside their own home.”
Perhaps one of the most overlooked ways to
quickly and dramatically update a room is to replace
the wall plates. Wall plates are the covers that go over
the light switches and outlets. Decorative wall plates
can complement any design scheme, and because
they can be removed, are a great option for those
who rent or others who might want to change them
out from time to time with minimal effort.
Wall plates are the fashion accessory that every
wall needs to add visual appeal. From modern, sleek
designs that feature finishes like brushed nickel, to
classic and elegant options with finishes like satin
nickel and espresso, you can upgrade your room
within minutes.
If you are looking for a big change with minimal effort, consider a fresh coat of paint. Dark and
vivid colors remain popular and provide a focal
point for the eye. Shades of green and gray are trending right now, as well as hues of blue in every color
of the ocean. (The only time to avoid dramatic colors
on your walls is when you are planning to sell your
home. Neutral colors, such as off-white, cream, pale
yellow are safer to use at that time). Pick up some
paint samples from the store and bring home to see
how they will look in the natural light of the room.
Interested in trying a bold color, but not sure
about how it will look in the entire room? Choosing a single wall to paint is a great way to add color
without going all out. For example, if painting a bedroom, choose the wall where you put the head of
the bed. If you are painting a living room, choose the
wall where the couch or your largest piece of furniture goes.
Cabinet hardware changes are typically made
in the kitchen or bath, but knobs and pulls have
multiple uses if you think outside the box.
“Consider coordinating the color and theme of
your new wall plates into a clever curtain tie-back using a knob or pull,” says Christina Hurley of Liberty
Hardware. “A similar finish will add a design flow
that creates character and pizzazz throughout the
room.”
Some other ideas for coordinating knobs include use on a wall or door to hold a coat, towel or
bag. You might even decide to hang pictures using
coordinating knobs and metals. Instead of simply
nailing the frame to the wall, tie with a beautiful
ribbon and hang on a knob that matches your wall
plates and other hardware in the room.
Other eye-catching additions to a room include hooks and hook rails. While they may have
once been deemed for industrial or heavy-duty use,
new contemporary and traditional designs along
with complementary finishes like satin nickel and
hazelnut allow hook rails to take a more prominent,
decorative position in a room.
Installation is simple and quick, allowing for a
modern appeal and instant coordination with wall
plates and other hardware. Find a new place for
items that often get tossed on the floor like book
bags, belts or purses. A small hook rail placed in a
closet or bathroom is perfect for hanging jewelry for
easy access or spice up your garage with a decorative
hook rail to hold sports equipment or umbrellas.
John E. Baer, SRES,
DPA is a NYS licensed
real estate salesperson
associated with Prudential Centennial Realty
of Scarsdale and Larchmont. He can be reached
for questions at 914/6006086 or emailing him at
jbaer@prucent.com.. His
website is www.WestchesterHomes.info.
WJCS Announces Autism Educational
Advocacy Services Availability
Westchester Jewish Community Services announces the availability of autism education advocacy services for families in Westchester. The services
are offered through the WJCS Autism Center and
help parents navigate the special education system.
“We are delighted to offer this service,” said Lee
Englander, WJCS Autism Center coordinator, who
has been a special needs advocate for more than 20
years. “It feels a great need. Families often feel overwhelmed and disenfranchised, not knowing their
rights or how to be effective in meetings for their
children with the school system.”
WJCS helps parents identify and understand
their children’s needs, and enable them to be more
empowered during the development of the individualized educational plan process. The advocacy
services include an initial consultation as well as
classroom observation and representation with parents at Committee on Preschool Special Education
(CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE)
meetings at which plans for children are discussed.
The advocacy services are just one of the comprehensive services for children and adults on the
autism spectrum and their families that the WJCS
offers. While the Autism Center’s other services include groups for children, parents and grandparents
as well as Project Lifesaver, a program that provides
a safety bracelet and monitoring system for children
who may wander or get lost, WJCS also provides
myriad services for people with developmental
disabilities. They include therapeutic social skills
groups, participation in the Spectrum Baseball Program as well as crisis response and parent behavioral
management services.
Additional support for programs is provided
through funds from UJA-Federation of New York.
For more information about fees and services or to
schedule a consultation, contact Lee Englander, Program Coordinator, WJCS Autism Center at 914/ 7610600 x228.
WJCS is one of the largest non-profit, non-sectarian
human services agencies in Westchester, serving 20,000
people annually at 70 clinic, school, community and
home-based locations throughout the county. The agency’s integrated network of services includes mental health
treatment and counseling, child and youth development
programs, residential and non-residential programs for
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
home health and geriatric services. The highest level of
professional development and training is offered through
the WJCS Educational Institute. For more information on
WJCS, go to www.wjcs.com.
Orthodox Union Convention to Focus on Global Jewish Unity
Union is doing all it can in the interests of promoting
Am Echad – One People.”
Deeply understanding the issues facing the
To help put a human face on the plight of
worldwide Jewish community and how they can our brothers and sisters abroad, a plenary of rabbis
work towards global Jewish unity, is the focus of
will be the keynote speakers on Shabbat, including
this year’s Orthodox Union ConvenRabbi Ephraim Mirvis, chief rabbi of the
tion, taking place Friday, December 26
United Hebrew Congregations of the
through Sunday, December 28 at the
Commonwealth (Great Britain); Rabbi
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in TarryDaniel Oppenheimer, chief Ashkenazic
town.
rabbi of Buenos Aires; and Rabbi Dr. Elie
“After war broke out in Israel this
Abadie, M.D., who leads the Edmond J.
summer and the resurfacing of virulent
Safra Synagogue in Manhattan.
anti-Semitism throughout the world, it’s
Presented in two parts—a full
been so troubling and painful. We have
Shabbat open to families, couples and
an obligation to discuss what’s going on
synagogue delegates with a global perwith global Jewry. This is an 800-pound
spective and a Sunday morning progorilla,” said Dr. Shimmy Tennenbaum,
gram geared towards American Jewish
chairman of the OU Convention. “Jews
challenges—the weekend will feature
in America have a comparatively easier
seminars, panels, Q&A sessions and
Malcolm Hoenlein
and more pleasant diaspora, but do we
classes.
have all the facts? What needs to be
Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice
done on our part as Jewish Americans?”
chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major
OU President Martin Nachimson of Los AngeAmerican Jewish Organizations, together with Richles declared, “As the Orthodox Union convenes for ard Stone, former chairman of the Conference of
its biannual National Convention, we face a world Presidents, will speak Friday evening.
of virulent and undeserved hostility to Israel and to
“The OU plays a vital role in advocating for
the Jewish people. At such a time, for there to be the particular and universal interests of the Orthoeven a shred of disunity among the Jewish people is dox Jewish community but also plays an impora terrible misfortune. With enemies on every side – tant broader role in American Jewish life,” Hoenincluding on college campuses where our own Seif lein said. “The OU Convention is an opportunity
Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) pro- to showcase its involvements and accomplishgrams are located – can we be our own enemies as ments but also to discuss the critical domestic and
well? Our Convention will deal with global Jewish
international issues facing American and world
unity and when we leave late on Sunday, December
Jewry.”
28, we should leave encouraged that the Orthodox
To register visit www.ou.org/convention.
BY BATYA ROSNER
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Medicare Eligibility at 65: What You Need to Know
BY BERNARD A KROOKS, CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY
Roughly ten thousand Americans turned
65 today. In fact, every day for the next 19 years
10,000 baby boomers will reach age 65. Almost
all of them will be eligible for Medicare coverage.
Those who are new to Medicare will need to make
some decisions about whether to sign up for Part
B, what to do about Part D, whether to choose
Medicare Advantage or “traditional” Medicare, and
whether to purchase a “Medigap” policy.
There are a number of common Medicare
mistakes new 65-year-olds make. It is important
for you to learn about your options and how
to avoid those mistakes. Some of the things to
watch out for:
When you sign up for Medicare, you have
the option of skipping Part B coverage. Very,
very few new Medicare beneficiaries should skip
that coverage — even if you feel that you just
The Kitchen & Bath Insider© – The
Holiday Kitchen
BY PAUL BOOKBINDER, M.I.D., C.R.
Whatever your age, I hope that you still feel
the special magic of the holiday season. Whether
it’s Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or
just celebrating the winter solstice, now more
than ever it behooves us to take the time out of
our busy schedules to enjoy this time of year.
And, one part of the magic of the holidays is
making up your holiday “wish list”, even if it’s
only in your imagination.
Let yourself go. What would you really like?
A diamond bracelet. A home theater. Maybe a
trip to Maui. Or perhaps, something you could
really use . . . like a new kitchen! After all, most
of us spend more time in the kitchen than any
other room in our house, and this is especially
true throughout the holiday season, when the
kitchen becomes the focal point of your home.
During the holiday season kitchens are not
only filled with the immediate family, they’re
also cluttered with welcome (and unwelcome)
guests as well; helping, visiting, kibitzing, snooping, etc. With all the time spent in this oasis in
the middle of your home, and all the people milling around, folks have a tendency to notice what
doesn’t work well, in terms of design and function, so it’s no wonder that more people start
to think about remodeling during the holidays
than any other time of the year.
Unless you’re very fortunate, no one is going to buy you a new kitchen for Christmas, Chanukah or even Festivus. It’s just not considered
a romantic, holiday type gift, but it should be.
What could say “I love you” more than a gorgeous new room to prepare meals for the family?
Okay, maybe the “preparing meals” takes some
of the romance out of it, but work with me on
this.
Wouldn’t it be great to have enough room
to prepare next year’s holiday delicacies without
bumping into everyone else? And enough storage space for all your spices, as well as places to
put away all the dishes, glasses and silverware
after the shiny, new dishwasher has made them
spotless.
If a new kitchen is on your holiday gift
list, (or you wish it was), you can get the process started by making a “wish list” that includes
everything that you would like in your new
dream kitchen. Then make another list of
what you really must have in case you need
to trim things, if budget or space don’t allow
everything from the first list.
Next step: pick up some kitchen magazines in town or go to www.Houzz.com or
www.pinterest.com and look at what other
people are doing. When you see something
that interests you, tear it out or print it out
or save it on your computer so that you can
show it to your kitchen designer. It’s easier
and safer to show someone a specific concept
rather than trying to explain it, leaving less
chance for misinterpretation of what you had
in mind. This will ensure that your dream
kitchen ends up looking like your dream
kitchen and not your designer’s dream kitchen.
When the magical, holiday season is
over, if someone loved you enough to give
you a new kitchen, or you decided to give one
to yourself, you’re now ready to begin the
actual project. Gather up your lists, your pictures, your iPad, and find a creative designer
who understands you and will be able to combine all your ideas into a stunning, functional
and affordable new kitchen just for you. But,
whether or not you get a new kitchen this season, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish
all of you a very joyous holiday season and a
happy and healthy new year.
Paul
Bookbinder,
M.I.D.,
C.R., is president of
DreamWork Kitchens, Inc. located in
Mamaroneck, New
York. A Master of
Design (Pratt Institute), and E.P.A.
Certified Remodeler, he serves on the
Advisory Panel of
Remodeling Magazine. A member of the National Kitchen & Bath
Assoc., he is also a contributor to Do It Yourself
magazine. He can be reached for questions at
914-777-0437 or www.dreamworkkitchens.com.
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don’t need it (or can’t afford it) now. Generally,
the only people who should skip Part B are those
who have current employer-provided health coverage (including active-duty members of the military). Covered by COBRA, Tricare or other private
insurance? Get Part B coverage. What happens if
you don’t? Later, when you do sign up for Part
B (and you almost certainly will), the premiums
will be high enough to essentially recapture your
“missed” contributions. And don’t assume that
your existing coverage qualifies to avoid the increased premiums in the future — check with
your local area Agency on Aging, Medicare and/
or your employer.
You get coverage for medications one of
two ways: either you sign up for a“Part D” plan
or drug coverage is part of your Medicare Advantage plan. Make sure you sign up for Part D one
way or the other. As with Part B, failure to sign
up now just means your premiums will be higher
later. Don’t think you need (or can afford) Part D
coverage? Consider signing up for the cheapest
plan available in your community, primarily so
that you don’t pay a penalty later when you do
need medication coverage.
Don’t think you qualify for Medicare because you haven’t worked for 40 quarters? Get
more information. You might want to sign up for
Part B and Part D coverage now. You might be
better off getting Medicare coverage even if you
have to pay a premium (it might, for example, be
cheaper and better than your current coverage).
You might qualify under a spouse’s work history.
Still working at 65? You still qualify for
Medicare. It’s not tied to your work status, and
the eligibility age hasn’t increased to 66, as Social
Security already has — and Social Security’s retirement age is headed to 67. But not Medicare.
Are you already receiving Social Security
benefits? If you are on Social Security Disability,
your Medicare card will automatically arrive in
the mail after you’ve had two years of SSDI benefits. If you’re receiving Social Security retirement
benefits (because you signed up for Social Secu-
rity between ages 62 and 65), your card will arrive automatically three months before your 65th
birthday. When you get that card, you have seven
months to sign up for Part A and Part B, choose
your plan and select drug coverage.
Finally, keep in mind that Medicare does
not cover long-term custodial care at home, in assisted living or in a nursing home. Another program, called Medicaid, covers that. However, in
order to be eligible for Medicaid, you must meet
very strict income and asset requirements.
Those are some of the basic rules (and things
to watch out for). Medicare is complicated,
though, and there is much uncovered here. There
are special rules for people who are volunteering
out of the country on their 65th birthday. There
are new rules for same-sex spouses (expanding
their coverage to match prior rules covering opposite-sex couples). There are issues of overlap between Affordable Care Act policies and Medicare.
There are other benefits that help poor Medicare
beneficiaries pay for their premiums, deductibles
and co-payments. There is a high likelihood that
one of the special rules has some effect on you.
For more information, go to www.medicare.gov.
Bernard A. Krooks,
Esq., is a founding partner of Littman Krooks LLP
and has been honored as
one of the “Best Lawyers”
in America for each of the
last seven years. He is past
President of the National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and past
President of the New York
Chapter of NAELA. Mr.
Krooks has also served as
chair of the Elder Law Section of the New York State
Bar Association. He has been selected as a “New
York Super Lawyer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may be
reached at (914) 684-2100 or by visiting the firm’s
website at www.elderlawnewyork.com.
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J-Teen Leadership “Life after Sandy” Service Trip
Forty Westchester teens from J-Teen Leadership and Westhab’s Elm Street Youth Center joined
together for a collaborative interfaith overnight Veteran’s Day service trip to Far Rockaway to provide
hands-on assistance in re-building homes destroyed
by Hurricane Sandy.
J-Teen Leadership and Westhab’s Elm Street
Youth Center meet regularly to develop and plan
joint interfaith service programs. Past collaborative
events have included Midnight Run, building a garden in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day in an
abandoned lot in Yonkers and sorting medical supplies for the Afya Foundation in honor of MLK Day.
This was the first overnight collaborative interfaith
trip for the organizations and created the opportunity for the teens to bond and come together as one
group. As one teen on the trip remarked, the shared
experience “helped show that community is greater
than religion and to put our beliefs aside while trying to accomplish the same goal.”
While in Far Rockaway the teens had dinner
with three of the families whose homes they helped
repair. The dinner took place at West End Temple,
which is still struggling to rebuild, two years after
the storm. Rabbi Marjorie Slome introduced a teen
from the congregation who touchingly retold the
story of how, even in a space without heat, lighting
or floors, he felt compelled to hold his Bar Mitzvah,
three months after the storm. Other guests at the
dinner were AmeriCorps workers from Friends of
the Rockaways and NYS Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder.
During their stay, the teens heard stories from
the local residents, delivered food to the United
Methodist Food Pantry and presented gift cards to
the Food Pantry for upkeep and supplies. House
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repair included house and roof insulation, drywall
installation, yard cleanup, mudding and sanding.
Through the “New York Says Thank You Stars
of Hope” program the teens created stars to attach
to poles and buildings in the Far Rockaway community as a way to let the residents know that they
are not forgotten. The goal of the program is to get
children and teens to create lasting inspiration in
communities throughout the country recovering
from disaster.
In honor of Veterans’ Day Jewish War Veteran,
Merv Berryn, joined the teens for the day of service
and spoke to them about his experience in the Korean War.
This is the third year that J-Teen Leadership
traveled to Far Rockaway. Thanks to a generous
grant from UJA-Federation of New York’s Jewish Social Action Month initiative to provide meaningful
programs during the month of Cheshvan, J-Teen
Leadership has been able to aid in the relief efforts
needed to support those still affected by Hurricane
Sandy.
New Project Aims to Build a Chain of Worldwide Jewish
Giving
The Natan Fund, a giving circle of young
professionals in New York, recently announced
the launch of Amplifier, a global network of giving circles inspired by Jewish values. Amplifier is
the first concerted effort to unite Jewish giving
circles into a field, catalyze the creation of new
circles, educate circle members on best practices
in philanthropy, and connect giving circles to
each other and to grantseekers of all types efficiently and effectively through an innovative
new web platform.
Giving circles are groups
of people who pool their
charitable donations and decide together where to allocate
their money. Research shows
that members of giving circles
give more, give more strategically, and are more engaged in
their communities than nonmembers. This past summer’s
Connected to Give: Community Circles report (Jumpstart,
2014) demonstrated that giving circles are also particularly
strong among affinity groups,
such as those connected by Felicia Herman
religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
Supported by a pilot grant from the Charles
and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, Natan
convened dozens of partners from across the Jewish philanthropic and nonprofit sectors over several
months to co-design Amplifier’s web platform and
in-person training and mentoring programs. More
than 30 giving circles and over 100 nonprofit organizations have registered on the web platform
during its beta phase, and the number is growing
every day.
“People are craving a meaningful experience
with giving, and giving circles can provide just
that,” says Felicia Herman, Natan’s executive director. “So much of giving is reactive - we give because
we get a solicitation in the mail or our friends ask
us to donate to their favorite cause. Giving circles,
by contrast, are proactive: they enable members to
discover their giving passions and then to give in
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way that is transparent, intentional, hands-on, and
social – no matter how much money they have or
what types of causes they want to support.”
Amplifier’s in-person and online resources
make it as simple as possible for anyone to start,
grow, and sustain a giving circle and to connect
with excellent potential grant recipients and with
other giving circles. Trainings, coaching, conferences, and events complement a unique interactive web platform, www.AmplifierGiving.org, that
offers searchable directories of giving circles and
nonprofit organizations, giving circle management tools, a
growing Resource Library, and
a Common Grant Application
for grantseekers.
“Giving circles are for
everyone,” says Lynn Schusterman, chair of the Charles
and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. “They inspire
people at all levels of giving to
come together with a community of friends or family and
to wrestle with how to bring
Jewish wisdom to bear on contemporary issues of all kinds.
We are investing in Amplifier
because we believe that giving
circles can be a powerful pathway for engaging with
Jewish life and values, as well as for ensuring a vibrant future for Jewish philanthropy. ”
Amplifier is also intended to benefit nonprofit
organizations, to make it easier for them to raise
funds from giving circles and even to start their
own circles. “The Common Grant Application
and Organization Directory make spreading the
word about our work and connecting to potential
sources of support incredibly efficient,” says Rachel
Ishofsky at Innovation: Africa “Submitting one application on Amplifier’s site not only saves us time
but also showcases our work to a broad landscape of
potential supporters.”
For further information on Amplifier, guidance on starting or joining a giving circle or submitting a Common Grant Application, visit www.
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