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Virtual Dementia
Support Groups
Specially Designed for Families and
Caregivers on Zoom
The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month
Amir Stark
Photo by Gabriela Barrantes
Daniel Sulman Photo by Kevin Geary
judge on our Superior Court of
Pennsylvania, I had the honor
of taking that oath once again.

I promise that if I have the
privilege of serving as a justice
on our state’s highest court I
will make Pennsylvania proud.

How does being Jewish
infl uence your judicial philos-
ophy/professional ethics?:
Th ere are codes of conduct
within Jewish law that help
guide me every day. To judge
people fairly, to balance
humility and self-esteem and
to value the truth are just some
examples of how being Jewish
has informed the manner in
which I conduct myself as a
judge and human being. To
me, leading an ethical and
moral life rooted in my Jewish
faith is something I bring with
Maria McLaughlin
Running for: Judge, Supreme me when ruling on decisions
that aff ect the lives of so many.

Court of Pennsylvania
Why are you running?:
I am running to be a justice Amir Stark
on our Supreme Court of Running for: Judge, Th e Court
Pennsylvania because there is of Common Pleas of Bucks
no greater honor than to serve. County, 7th Judicial District
I am a lifelong Pennsylvanian
Why are you running?: My
and giving back was instilled decision to run for judge arises
in me at a very young age. from my unwavering belief in
It’s what I’ve done my entire the importance of conserva-
life and what I’ve brought my tive values on the bench and
children up to do as well. I my steadfast desire to preserve
took an oath as a young assis- the legacy of the retiring Hon.

tant district attorney to serve, Alan M. Rubenstein, whose
because I knew the importance soon-to-be vacant seat on the
of doing for the greater good. bench I seek to fi ll. A judge
I had the privilege of taking must never legislate from the
another oath as a Court of bench. Rather, a judge must
Common Pleas judge because apply the existing law to the
I knew I could make an even particular circumstances of
bigger impact on the bench.

When I was sworn in as a
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tradition of questioning every-
thing, studying and learning,
will inform my approach and
guide me as I decide, “what
is just?”
What is justice? It depends.

In whose eyes? From what
perspective? Th e victim, the
accused? Justice cannot be
served if we do not recognize
that all people, especially in
the criminal justice system,
are deserving of dignity and
respect, no matter the alleged
off ense. Th is does not mean the
consequences will not be severe
where warranted. However, it is
a baseline from which to start
that will permit understanding
what is just with regard to that
particular individual.

April 13 and April 27, 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Joining is easy!
Call 215.321.6166 or e-mail Yardley@arden-courts.com
to register and receive the link to join the support
group. You do not need to download the Zoom application
to join the event.

Memory Care Community
If you are caring for someone with dementia,
who is caring for you?
You are not alone. This virtual informational, supportive
group will help you to learn more about the disease as well
as understand their feelings about the changes dementia has
made on their daily lives. Support groups can also help you:
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Learn practical caregiving information
Get mutual support
Learn about your local community resources
Find solutions to challenging behaviors
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