C ommunity / mazel tovs
ANNIVERSARIES GOLDBERG AND JACOBS
Barbara and Donald Goldberg and Evelyn and
Alvin Jacobs celebrated the 69th anniversary
of their double wedding on April 6 with a
Zoom get-together with both families.

Their wedding took place at the Broadwood
Hotel in Philadelphia in 1952.

The Goldbergs have two children and four
grandchildren, and live in Laguna Woods,
California. The Jacobs have two children, two grand-
children, and one great-grandchild and live in
Glen Mills.

Photos courtesy of the Goldberg and Jacobs families
COMMUNITYBRIEFS Shooting Occurs at Assisted Living Facility
Owned by JEVS
A 71-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT of an assisted
living facility in Upper Gwynedd owned by Jewish
Employment and Vocational Services was accidentally
shot under his left eye by an employee on April 10, the
Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department said.

The victim was transported to Abington Hospital
— Main, then transferred to Jefferson Hospital and is
receiving treatment.

Police said the employee, 25, was a caretaker at the
facility for special needs adults at 271 Oakland Ave.

The employee, who had worked there for about seven
years, was handling a Glock 17, 9mm that he recently
bought. While he was holding the gun, it discharged,
striking the resident.

Neither the employee nor two other residents in
the room at the time were injured.

Police said the employee is cooperating and is not
in custody. The weapon was seized.

Police declined to identify the victim or the
employee, citing the ongoing investigation, which is
slated for review by the Montgomery County District
Attorney’s Office.

JEVS declined to address specifics, also citing the
ongoing investigation, but did issue a statement.

“Bringing firearms to work is a clear violation of
our policies, and the caregiver has been terminated.

We are cooperating fully with authorities. The care
and safety of our residents and clients is our highest
priority. Our hearts go out to our resident and the
resident’s family,” the statement read in part.

to Stop 1918 Flu Pandemic,” which was published
on Oct. 8, 2020, was selected in the feature story,
non-daily category.

The article detailed a ritual known as black
wedding or plague wedding in English that was an
attempt by the Jewish immigrant community to stop
the Spanish Flu pandemic raging that year.

“Fascinating history — revealing a hidden history.

Well-written. The opening sets up the reader’s interest
by posing a riddle — well done. Good parallel with
today’s pandemic,” the judges wrote.

Jewish Learning Venture Names Elana Rivel
as CEO Starting on Sept. 1
Elana Rivel was named CEO of Jewish Learning
Venture starting Sept. 1 by its board of directors, the
organization announced on Facebook.

JLV provides programs and services that empower
families to make Judaism more meaningful and
relevant. Its programs include jkidphilly, Whole
Community Inclusion and Jewish Education
Leadership Development.

Rivel, who previously worked for JLV for 12 years,
has served as a leader in Jewish nonprofit organiza-
tions ranging from Camp Ramah in the Poconos,
Penn State Hillel, Congregation Shearith Israel in
Dallas and, most recently, as director of Ramah Day
Camp in Philadelphia.

In her prior tenure at JLV, Rivel helped to develop
and manage numerous initiatives, including One
Book, One Jewish Community, jkidphilly and LeV:
Getting to the Heart of Jewish Education.

“This is a critical time in our American-Jewish
Jewish Exponent Reporter Wins First Prize
community as we move into post-pandemic living
in 2020-21 Journalism Contest
and I believe our families and our institutions will
Jewish Exponent reporter Sophie Panzer won a first need even more guidance, support, networks and
place award in the 2020-21 SPJ Keystone Pro Chapter opportunities for growth and innovation.” Rivel said.

Spotlight Contest.

Rivel replaces Rabbi Philip Warmflash, who
“History’s Lessons: Jewish Couple Wed in Graveyard retired in 2020 after 27 years at the helm of JLV. Chief
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Strategy Officer Anna Marx and Chief Program
Officer Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer served as interim
leaders. Bagel Delivery Services Gives Away 5,000 Bagels
New York Bagel Butler, which delivers New York-style
bagels made on Long Island, New York, to parts of the
Philadelphia area, has given away nearly 5,000 bagels
since opening in June, according to 6abc.

“I kind of grew up eating bagels three times a
week. I would bring back bagels from New York. I just
kind of had this light bulb moment: ‘Why don’t I just
make this into a business,’” said Anker, a Long Island
native and a 2019 Drexel University graduate.

During his deliveries he stops at local organiza-
tions, including The Block Gives Back and the Ronald
McDonald House, to volunteer and donate bagels
“It’s just very rewarding. It’s just a feeling you can’t
get from anything else. It’s almost like you hit the
lotto but it’s more, it’s better than hitting the lottery,”
he said. “Food is so important. Food insecurity is
unfortunately a rampant thing. If I’m able to help it
one person at a time, one bagel at a time, I’m going
to do that.”
Barry’s Buns to Open New Location in
Wildwood Crest
The owners of Barry’s Buns in Chestnut Hill
announced that they will open a new branch in
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, starting on May 7.

The 900-square-foot space at 6107 New Jersey Ave.,
will feature the same menu as that at the Chestnut
Hill location. That menu includes sticky buns, sticky
bun bread pudding, cinnamon roll bites, babka loaves
and Jewish apple cake, among other things.

Husband-and-wife owners Joel and Jen Singer had
to close their location at the Bourse Food Hall in Old
City in 2020 because of the pandemic. l
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DEATH NOTICES
DEATH NOTICES
E D E L S T E IN
C O H N
Barbara G. Cohn, 83 of Sarasota, FL, formerly
of Coatesville and Malvern PA, died Wednes-
day April 14, 2021 in Sarasota. Born Febru-
ary 8, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the
daughter of the late Edwin Garver and the late
Claire Wolfe Garver. After graduating from
John Harris High School in 1956, she worked
as a legal secretary until she met her hus-
band Sol I. Cohn. They were married for over
52 years. Barbara was a creative, curious and
competitive person who made being a wife,
mother, grandmother, friend, and caring hu-
man essential to her character and happi-
ness. She was a natural illustrator, avid read-
er and gifted chef. She enjoyed playing ten-
nis, ping-pong, board games, especially Trivi-
al Pursuit and Scrabble, as well as the fun
and community that came with playing
Bridge. She loved the art of writing and the
power of words and was excellent at cross-
word and number puzzles. Barbara and Sol
traveled extensively through the United
States and Europe together yet were always
glad to be home in their beloved
Pennsylvania or enjoying their adopted Sara-
sota. Barbara was a member of the Kesher
Israel Congregation of West Chester and the
Temple Emanu-El of Sarasota FL. In addition
to her husband Sol, she is survived by her
sons, Adam Cohn, and his wife Lindsay, Dav-
id Cohn, grandchildren Oz, North and Griffin.

She is also survived by her brother, Edwin
Garver. Graveside Services at Haym Sa-
lomon Memorial Park were private. Contribu-
tions in her name may be made to St Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital. Online at:
http://giftfunds.stjude.org/barbara_cohn or by mail to: 501 St Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105, Att: Tribute Processing.

DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY, SMITH & BOYD
FUNERAL HOME, Inc.

www.DellaFH.com On Monday, April 5, 2021 Joseph Edelstein,
loving husband of Esther, passed away at the
age of 79. Born in Philadelphia, Joe gradu-
ated from Olney High School and Columbia
Business College. He had a passion for
sports and followed all the Philadelphia
teams. A devoted Philadelphia A’s fan, he
transferred that allegiance to the Phillies and
reveled in their World Series wins – and in
the Eagle’s Super Bowl victory. But his
greatest pleasure in life was spending time
with his devoted wife. Their favorite vaca-
tion was a cruise – he was a longtime mem-
ber of both the Captain’s Club and the Crown
and Anchor Society. Joe made friends easily
with his infectious smile and sweet disposi-
tion. His kindness and compassionate spirit
could be seen from an early age. As a young
man he volunteered with an ambulance
corps; when his father had a stroke, he re-
mained at home to help his mother care for
him and assisted his father in maintaining in-
come during that time. He showed that same
devotion to his wife of 43 years and exten-
ded it to her family as well. He is survived by
many loving friends and family members who
miss him dearly. Donations in Joe’s memory
can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation ht-
tps://www.parkinson.org/, The American
Heart Association https://www.heart.org/ or
The Crohns & Colitis Foundation
https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/ GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
6 E L K M A N
Lois Elkman (nee ROSENBLIT) On April 7,
2021, the adored Lois Elkman of Bala Cyn-
wyd, PA transitioned in her home surroun-
ded by her family. The most generous and
loving spirit, she will be forever in the hearts
of her family and those who love her. Wife of
the late Stanley Elkman, mother of the late
Carol Schwartz (Elkman) and Stuart Elkman,
sister of Donald and Buddy Rosenblit, moth-
er-in-law of Elliot Schwartz, grandmother of
Wendy Schwartz (Ben Barnett), Tammi Van
Hollander (Neal King), Jodi Schwartz-Levy
(Adam Levy). Great-grandmother of Gabby
Van Hollander, Isadora Barnett, Aden Van
Hollander, Cecelia Barnett, Sage Levy, Judah
Barnett, and Simone Levy. Contributions in
her memory may be made to the Carol
Schwartz Fund for Thyroid Cancer Research
at Abramson Cancer Center
https://giving.apps.upenn.edu/fund?pro- gram=MED&fund=843476.

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com D A B R O W
Allan M. Dabrow, April 9, 2021, of Delray
Beach, FL and Philadelphia, PA. Beloved hus-
band of Tina (nee Kramer) Dabrow; loving
father of Gregg (Judy) Dabrow and Melissa
(Adam) Benn; cherished grandfather of Zach,
Shelby, Leo and Logan; devoted brother of
the late Arlene “Kookie” Suarez. In lieu of
flowers, contributions in his memory may be
made to Golden Slipper Club and Charities
(www.goldenslipperclub.org), ADL
(www.adl.org) or JAFCO (www.jafco.org).

JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com A Community
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