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Uram, who won a National Jewish Book Award in 2016 for “Next Generation Judaism: How College Students and Hillel Can Help Reinvent Jewish Organizations,” will become the chief vision and educa- tion offi cer of Pardes North America, the American arm of the infl uential Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. In his time at the University of Pennsylvania, Uram had a front-row seat to the changing priorities and tendencies of Jewish college students — regarding Israel, denominational differences, religious practice and more — and will bring that fi eld experience to his position at Pardes, which charges him to increase the frequency and quality of Torah learning in America. Uram spoke to the Jewish Exponent See Rabbi, Page 9 Fran Orkin meets her great-grandson Bradley, who was born during the pandemic. Photo by Rachel Keiser Oh, Baby: Pandemic Complicates Motherhood JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF DEC. 13 MARKED a full nine months from the beginning of the pandemic’s life-changing eff ects in Pennsylvania — that Friday in March when adults left their offi ces and children left their schools and both, in many cases, did not return. For women who got pregnant just before the pandemic, or just aft er it began, a period in their lives that was already sure to introduce them to a complex set of medical considerations and emotions was made even more convoluted. 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State University, where SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF Her parents said they she studied engineering. tried every option that She went to work for NO ADVENTURE WAS too could offer hope for their Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. daunting for Rose Sandler. daughter, but nothing in Stratford, Connecticut, The Pipersville native went seemed to stick. where she met and diving in the Caribbean, hiking “If there had been married Cameron Byrd. in Patagonia, lobster fishing in something that we could The marriage ended in Maine and camel riding in the have found — we sure divorce after three years. Gobi Desert. looked high and we sure She moved to North She rode in countless horse- looked low, but at this Carolina to manage a back races. She completed the point, it’s not out there 40-horse stable before 655-mile Mongol Derby in 2014, yet,” Jay Sandler said. she was hired by General competed in the 250-mile Race Abigail Sandler said Atomics, an aerospace the Wild Coast in South Africa condolences have come company in San Diego, in 2016 and was named “rookie pouring in on social media and moved to Poway. of the year” in the 100-mile since her niece’s death. Rose Sandler Courtesy of Jay and Lisa Sandler Although Sandler was Tevis Cup in California in 2017. Friends have shared stories not religious, she identi- Sandler, a materials specialist, about her kindness, intel- fied strongly with her family’s She shared her father’s love for ligence and sense of humor, and also suffered from mental illness Jewish identity. She attended Jewish cuisine; in the wake of her paddling club, the Hanohano and spent years battling depres- Hebrew school for several years her death, her friends wrote Outrigger Canoe Club, held a sion. Her parents, Jay and Lisa and went to Camp Harlam, to her family about their fond memorial in her honor. Traveling Sandler, flew out to her home where she made lifelong friends. memories of the latke parties Stories, the storytelling organi- in Poway, California, in July to she threw for Chanukah. zation she volunteered with, has She had tried various also reached out. Some of her Name: Jewish Fed. of Greater Phila. ( medication and therapy options family members who have not Width: 5.5 in over the years, and when her spoken to each other for years are Depth: 5.5 in depression grew worse in reconnecting to share their grief. Color: Black Poway, she sought treatment Lisa Sandler regrets not Comment: JE-Endowments Ad Number: 00092780 at Pacific Pearl La Jolla. 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Today, she is feeding the food insecure, supporting “In 40 years in the mental said. “Keep being vigilant every older adults, and caring for at-risk children in Israel through her endowment gift. health profession, I have never day, as best you can, depending Thanks to Cis’ deep commitment to the Jewish community and her Lion of seen anyone struggle this hard, on your circumstances.” l Judah Endowment with the Jewish Federation, her memory and generosity will just helpless, and try just about live on forever. every form of therapeutic inter- If you or someone you know To establish your Jewish legacy, contact Jennifer Brier: vention that’s offered, really,” is thinking of suicide, call the 215.832.0528 or jbrier@jewishphilly.org National Suicide Prevention Manker told the Exponent. She added that the pandemic Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or had little impact on Sandler’s text TALK to the Crisis Text sense of isolation and hopeless- Line at 741741. jewishphilly.org/plannedgiving ness. In fact, Sandler once told her that the crisis meant spanzer@jewishexponent.com; everyone in the world had a 215-832-0729 OB ITUARY escort her back to Bucks County when it became clear her condi- tion was getting worse. She died by suicide on Nov. 23. She was 39. “She has left her family, friends and many others she adventured with throughout the world bereaved and heart- broken,” her parents wrote in an obituary. Sandler grew up going fishing with her father, taking nature walks with her mother and riding horses at stables near her childhood home. Her father ran a crane operating business, and she developed an early passion for taking things apart and putting them back together. Lisa Sandler said her daughter began experiencing mental health issues during her youth. She attended Central What’s your legacy? 4 DECEMBER 17, 2020 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H EADLINES Advocate for Elderly Elias Surut Cohen Dies at 93 OB ITUARY JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF ELIAS SURUT COHEN of Wynnewood, an advocate on behalf of the elderly and a lawyer who served as Pennsylvania’s first state commissioner for aging issues, died on Nov. 24 at Lankenau Medical Center from an intes- tinal ailment. He was 93. To those who knew him well, Cohen was “Eli.” To his sons, Barry and Peter, he was someone to emulate. And in one much-publicized incident, he was referred to as “wild jackass,” a title that Barry Cohen disputes but the man himself was delighted by. Th e incident came during a 1961 legislative session of the Pennsylvania Senate, just a few years into Cohen’s tenure as state commissioner for aging issues in the Department of Public Welfare, aft er he had earned a reputation as a forceful promoter of rigorous standards for nursing home operators. Sen. Israel Stiefel, a fellow Philadelphia Jew and Democrat (and a scholar of the Bible and Semitic languages) hurled the epithet at Cohen during the reading of House Marcia and Elias Cohen in Arizona JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Name: The Atlantis Width: 5.5 in Depth: 11 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE-ROP Ad Number: 00092772 Bill 1172. “A public offi cial should be fi rm, decent and courteous,” Stiefel said, according to Th e Philadelphia Inquirer, “and these are qualities which Elias Cohen lacks.” Cohen was defended by at least one senator, according to the Inquirer, and the legislation passed anyway. Cohen was appointed to his position as commissioner on aging in 1959, when he was just 29. By then, he was married to Marcia Cohen, who he met when she was still in high school in Long Island, New York. Aft er they married in 1948, they moved to Camp Hill. Marcia Cohen recalls that her husband was voted “most versatile” in his high school yearbook, and that he maintained his notably wide variety of interests and abilities throughout his life. Outside of his work as a public advocate, lawyer and editor of Th e Gerontologist, a national journal on aging, Cohen was also a leading collector of antique sheet music, according to Barry Cohen. He played guitar, too, and polished the silver of the Torah ornaments See Cohen, Page 8 Photo by Claire H. Cohen JEWISH EXPONENT DECEMBER 17, 2020 5 H EADLINES LGBTQ Orgs Partner for Chanukah Celebration L OCA L SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF TWO LGBTQ Jewish organizations partnered this Chanukah to create an event focusing on light, leadership and love in their communities aft er a year full of darkness. Philadelphia’s Tribe 12 and JQT Vancouver celebrated the Festival of Lights with “Hanukkah Hotties,” a virtual celebration with guests who are “lighting up their respective parts of the world by queering Jewish space and Jewifying queer space,” according to the organizers. Each night featured candle lighting prayers and interviews with LGBTQ Jewish community leaders and artists in the United States, Canada and Germany. Canadian Indigenous Jewish photographer Kali Spitzer was scheduled to kick off the celebrations for the fi rst night with an interview about how her heritage and identity impacts her artwork, but she had to cancel due to a death in her family. Host Carmel Tanaka, founder and executive director of JQT, shared a poem from “In Honor of our LEGAL DIRECTORY ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING Wills Trusts Powers of Attorney Living Wills Probate Estates Protect assets from nursing home LARRY SCOTT AUERBACH, ESQ. CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY CPA-PFS, J.D., LL.M.,MBA 1000 Easton Road Abington, PA 19001 For consultation call 215-517-5566 or 1-877-987-8788 Toll Free Website: www.Lsauerbach.com 6 DECEMBER 17, 2020 Grandmothers,” a collaboration of Indigenous and Jewish poets, to honor Spitzer’s loss. Davinica Nemtzow, diver- sity, equity and inclusion associate at Tribe 12, fi lled in for a discussion with Tanaka about the importance of Chanukah traditions and the strong bonds shared by international queer Jewish communities. “Th at’s been one of the silver linings of COVID, being able to connect with other organi- zations and people who are doing similar work, and being able to join forces and support one another,” Tanaka said. Night two featured New York-based performance artist Stuart B. Meyers, who is touring “Th e Shabbos Queen,” his Shabbat-based performance focusing on self-love and love of community. Meyers, who grew up in South Jersey, stars as the character of Yenta. He talked with Tanaka about his relationship with spirituality, his visit to the mindfulness-ori- ented Romemu Yeshiva and his study of the Kabbalah, especially his work studying healing through dreams. “Reading dreams is reading Torah” he said. Nemtzow made another appearance on night three, along with Galia Godel, LGBTQ Initiative program manager for Jewish Family and Children’s Service, to talk about their recent wins working with the LGBTQ Jewish community in Philadelphia. Godel, who works as a Jewish educator, a sex educator and leader of J.Proud, said she was happy to see so many of the organizations she works with taking initiative to make their spaces more welcoming. “One of the real wins, for Greater Philly and for me, is that I have to do so little convincing,” she said. “It is so much more frequent that a rabbi or synagogue president will reach out to me and say, ‘Hey, we’re enthusiastic about doing this, we just don’t know what the right next step is.’” Nemtzow talked about how momentous it felt to be able to bring her vision of commu- nity building to others. She said she was especially excited about providing a safe, inclu- sive alternative to LGBTQ spaces like nightclubs, which can be heavily sexualized and oriented around substance use. Tribe12 Assistant Director and matchmaker Danielle Selber joined Chicago-based LGBTQ matchmaker Kara Laricks on Clockwise from left: Carmel Tanaka, Davinica Nemtzow and Galia Godel Courtesy of Tribe 12 night four for a conversation about their methods for arranging matches for queer Jewish singles, using Tanaka as a model. “I like to ask everybody some very basic — or for some people they’re basic — questions about gender identity and how you date and what you’re looking for,” Selber said. “But one of the questions I ask that kind of gives everyone pause is ‘Do you experience sexual attraction? And if so, to whom?’” Laricks talked about the importance of discussing non-ne- gotiable priorities early on in the dating process, whether it’s a cat allergy or dietary preferences. “Th is is the beauty of match- making, being able to have these conversations and learn the nuances,” she said. HEALTHCARE DIRECTORY Selber also noted that interest in matchmaking has exploded during the pandemic, since people can’t meet in person and realize they need support in their dating lives. Arya Marvazy, managing director of JQ International in Los Angeles, joined to light the fi ft h candle. David Studniberg, founding member of Keshet Germany and curator of Jewish Museum Berlin, and non-bi- nary Russian-Jewish poet Angelica Poversky lit the sixth. 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Since ChaiFlicks has been available for a bit longer than JEWZY, it offers a more polished user experience as well as a wider selection. As a platform that mainly focuses on Jewish religious and cultural identity in the diaspora, its main strength is in the diverse scope of its international offerings, with browsing categories allotted to Latin America, Europe, Israel and North America. There is a lot of content dedicated to Jewish history and World War II, plus lighter U.S.-based fare like the Orthodox dating comedy series “Soon By You” and productions by the Los Angeles Jewish theater company The Braid. After a 14-day free trial, a ChaiFlicks subscription will run $5.99 a month or $18 a year (this is a holiday offer — a typical annual subscription costs $65.99). IZZY W hereas JEWZY and ChaiFlicks place a special emphasis on Jewish religion, See Streaming, Page 8 Name: Kellman Brown Academy * Width: 5.5 in Depth: 7.375 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE Newspaper 12/17 Ad Number: 00092755 Dear Teachers & Administration of Kellman Brown Academy, The Parents of your Students would like to express our sincere gratitude for the extraordinary job you have done in maintaining the safest of school environments as you continue with 5 days a week, in-person learning without compromising the high academic standards.  We are grateful… Screenshot of JEWZY home screen JEWZY CINEMA & TV A London-based group led by CEO and founder Jeremy Wootliff recently launched the beta version of JEWZY Cinema & TV, a streaming service dedicated to celebrating Jewish American identity. “JEWZY is the new positive reason be a proud Jewish American,” reads the FAQ section of the website. “Our specialty is HIDDEN GEMS of Jewish American entertainment.” An annual subscription offers access to 100 titles from around the world, especially the United States, Israel, France and Germany. The JEWZY genres with the most plentiful offerings are comedies and documentaries, and the platform also offers segments of i24 News and the series “Old Jews Telling Jokes.” The browsing category names are adorable. There’s JEWISHEXPONENT.COM FIVE STAR COMEDY!) Audiences can sample JEWZY using a seven-day free trial. Afterward, a subscription costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. CHAIFLICKS After a beta version premiered early in the year, ChaiFlicks launched on Aug. 20 with more than 150 Jewish or Israeli- themed titles. T he pl at for m was co-founded by Bill Weiner, Neil Friedman and Heidi Oshin. Friedman, founder of the Jewish-focused distri- bution company Menemsha Films, said the idea emerged in response to Netflix focusing more on original programming than on externally produced content. “ChaiFlicks has been created to preserve our Jewish heritage by presenting the finest Jewish- and Israeli-themed … that you made even our youngest children feel excited and engaged yet comfortable with the rules of safe interactions.  … that you made sure that there is PE, music, art and after school activities including the school fall musical.  … that you have found ways for our children to still participate in electives and special projects like the award winning “Names Not Numbers” program.  … that new students, from South Jersey to Philadelphia, have been supported in integrating seamlessly through your philosophy of individualized learning.  … that you keep us connected and continue to honor our children’s accomplishments and milestones as a school community.  In this holiday season, like the Maccabees, you are our warriors and your lights shine bright. www.kellmanbrownacademy.org JEWISH EXPONENT DECEMBER 17, 2020 7 H eadlines Cohen Streaming Continued from Page 5 at Main Line Reform Temple before the High Holidays. After his tenure as state commissioner for aging issues came to a close, Cohen briefly served as the state’s commis- sioner of family services. Soon thereafter, he entered the Temple University Beasley School of Law, graduating in 1975, a fresh-faced lawyer of 49 (he had previously earned a master’s in public administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University). He had a stint on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine before he became the attorney directing the Project on Aging, Law, and Long-Term Care at the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia. His passion was on display in Continued from Page 6 testimony he gave to the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Aging as a repre- sentative of the Public Interest Law Center, an episode recounted by the Inquirer. Cohen, testi- fying to the House after a fire killed nine elderly residents of an unlicensed boarding home, thundered against the “callous neglect” of the commonwealth and the Department of Public Welfare for failing to enact the law of the land. It wasn’t all seriousness for Cohen. Marcia Cohen remembers him as a quick wit and excel- lent travel partner. It was with his encouragement that Marcia Cohen decided to pursue a master’s degree in social service at Bryn Mawr College. She said she sees her husband’s love of learning and desire to serve in her sons. Jerry Chazen attended the University of Wisconsin with Cohen, and the two remained close until Cohen’s death. Their dormitory friend- ship expanded into a lifelong shared interest in opera and theater, punctuated over the decades with joint vacations, live performances seen together and mutual interest each other’s work — Chazen is one of the founders of Liz Claiborne Inc. “I was proud to call Eli my friend,” Chazen said. Cohen is survived by his wife, Marcia, sons Barry and Peter, and four grandchildren. l jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 history and culture, the content available on IZZY focuses mainly on secular Israeli life. The platform, which was founded by Josh Hoffman and launched on May 21, features more than 100 titles and updates its offerings weekly. In addition to externally produced dramas like “Magic Men” and comedies like “10% My Child,” IZZY hosts exclusive offerings like the three-part docuseries “Under the Iron Dome” and “Rescue Bus 300.” The content goes beyond doc u ment a r ies about hummus and religious pilgrimages to portray a vibrant, diverse and modern Israel. There’s plenty of food and military-themed footage to be found, but there’s also “The Stand-Up Comedians,” a special that focuses on the difficulty women comics encounter while forging careers in a male-domi- nated industry, “Transkids,” a documentary series about the transgender community in Israel, and “Where Do You Live?” a comedy series about a young man pulled between his dreams to become an actor and the wishes of his traditional Bukharan Uzbek Jewish family. IZZY subscriptions cost $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. The platform does not offer a free trial period, but you can watch selected films and episodes for free before you subscribe. l spanzer@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0729 THE GOOD YOU DO JUST GOT BETTER Je w ish Fed e ra ti o n Maimo nid es Fund G o al Ach i e ved The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia proudly raised $1 million for critical human and social services needs in our area. Thanks to a Jewish Federations of North America 1:2 match, our community will receive an additional $500,000. Together, we make real change. Thank you to the contributors who are Carrying the Light, bringing brightness and hope to those who need it most. The following agency partners will receive an allocation from the Fund: Abramson Senior Care Federation Housing, Inc. Female Hebrew Benevolent Society Friendship Circle Golden Slipper Gems Hebrew Free Loan Society JCHAI JEVS Human Services Jewish Family and Children’s Service Jewish Relief Agency KAVOD SHEF Kleinlife Mitzvah Food Program Carry the Light jewishphilly.org 8 DECEMBER 17, 2020 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H EADLINES Rabbi Continued from Page 1 about the students he’s worked with, what the next genera- tion of Hillel leaders can do to succeed and being mistaken for a college junior. What will you miss most about Penn Hillel? What I’ll miss most is the students. Being around an incredible, high-density group of smart, passionate, nice, ideal- istic and super-eff ective people. Th ere are very few places with as rich and dynamic of an under- graduate student community as the University of Pennsylvania, and all of that is just maximized by the incredible richness and dynamic nature of the univer- sity itself. And being around young people is incredibly stimu- lating. It keeps you young, and keeps you tied in to what’s really happening in the world, and how the world is changing in front of us. And I will miss that very deeply. When you were hired at Hillel, you were 28. Do you feel like you’re the same person as when you arrived? No. Th at’s part of what’s so meaningful to refl ect on. When I came to Philadelphia, my wife and I had just gotten married. And essentially, in a 16-year period, I learned to be a husband, and learned what it meant to really be a rabbi. I learned what it meant to be a father, three times over. 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The circum- stances were enough to give many women pause; a report from the Brookings Institution released in June estimated a 13% reduction in 2021 births, compared to 2019. What was supposed to be a “magical time” for women like Allison Teich instead felt quite different. Teich, 35, a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia, found out that she was pregnant with her second child, a boy, on March 27. Her doctor told her that she’d been pregnant for about four weeks. Her son Jaxon was born on Nov. 25, brought into a world shaped by the pandemic. Teich feels fortunate to have had a more conventional pregnancy experience in the past — morning sickness aside, there’s a certain charm to everyone’s excitement about your condi- tion, and it’s nice to have doors held open for you here and there. Still, it also means that she knew what she was missing when the Teich family went into lockdown in March. At that time, Teich began remote work, simultane- ously tending to other people’s children, her soon-to-be child, and her 2-year-old daughter Parker. Matters were complicated further by the fact that Teich was initially pregnant with twins, one of whom was lost early on. Stressful as it all was, Teich feels fortunate to have given birth to a healthy boy, one who was able to be brought into the global community of Jews via an adapted brit milah. “When I found out, I wasn’t disappointed. I was thrilled, despite the state of the world,” Teich said. “We have been wanting this baby.” For women who’d already had children, pregnancy during COVID could be compared to their last go-round. For first- timers like Rachel Keiser, 31, it was a different story. Keiser found out that she was pregnant in January. She and her husband, who live in Philadelphia, were able to tell their parents and siblings the good news in person. A future filled with babyproof furniture shopping seemed imminent. The most memorable shopping experience of Keiser’s pregnancy, however, might have been the massive grocery- and-supplies shop that she and husband made on March 13 — a panicked stock-up repeated in supermarkets all over the country. They ended up picking out a stroller online. It’s not just the loss of giddy shopping expeditions that nag at Keiser, whose son, Bradley, was born on Sept. 11. She didn’t get to sit on the porch at the What’s your legacy? Susan and Neil endowed a gift to the Jewish Federation through an insurance policy. Now, they have the peace of mind of knowing that what they value about Jewish life will remain alive and well for generations to come. Thanks to Susan and Neil’s deep commitment to the Jewish community, their legacy gift with the Jewish Federation will extend beyond their lifetimes. To establish your Jewish legacy, contact Jennifer Brier: 215.832.0528 or jbrier@jewishphilly.org jewishphilly.org/plannedgiving 10 DECEMBER 17, 2020 JEWISH EXPONENT Jenn Reiss Sillman and her newly expanded family prepare for a trip to Costco. Photo by Jenn Reiss Sillman family house in Ventnor, New Jersey, talking about what was to come; she had to share the excitement with her friends via FaceTime; there was no brit milah, only a non-ritual medical procedure that loved ones watched on their devices. “We just missed out on so many things during the pregnancy that I had looked forward to,” Keiser said. If there’s one thing that Keiser does feel grateful for, besides Bradley’s health, it’s that she was able to have her husband with her in the room when she gave birth, something she’d worried about. Now, she’s getting to know baby Bradley, and getting ready for the day that he can be properly intro- duced to loved ones. Jenn Reiss Sillman, director of Jewish student life at West Chester University Hillel, found herself in a similar spot. She learned that she was pregnant at the end of December 2019, with an Aug. 28, 2020, due date. She was elated. In late February, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases told reporters in a now-infamous interview that she had briefed her family on the gravity of the coronavirus, telling them that they “ought to be preparing for significant disruption to our lives.” It was around this time that Reiss Sillman told her boss that she wasn’t so sure that she felt comfortable returning to work in person after spring break for WCU students. In the end, the world made the decision for her, and Reiss Sillman found herself working from home. Initially, it seemed like a pretty good deal. “At first I felt really blessed. I was like, ‘Wow, how lucky am I, I don’t worry about getting myself sick, I’m not in a position where I’m an essential worker,’” Reiss Sillman recalled. “And then it started to set in when I started growing a stomach and my friends didn’t see it. My family barely saw it. I didn’t get to go out and do the normal shopping a new mom gets to do where she picks everything out.” Reiss Sillman wonders about the world that her daughter, Hannah, has been brought into. Regardless, she is excited for Hannah and the world to become mutually acquainted. l jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM O pinion We Let Our Kids Plan Chanukah This Year — and it Taught Me So Much About the Holiday BY HANNAH LEBOVITS WHEN I GO OUT with my kids, we often play a homemade game called, “I spy with my little eye something very Yiddish.” The kids pick up on anything related to the practices, laws and symbolism of Jewish tradition. See two triangles that almost look like they could be a Star of David? You win a point! A mezuzah on someone’s door? Two points! It’s a great way for them to secure their sense of identity and see themselves in the things around them. In prior years, during Chanukah, the game has reached silly levels. Living in a Jewish community near a major city, there are just so many things to find that relate to our lives. Menorahs in windows after sunset, any random donut shop, even a bag of potatoes in the grocery store. But this year, with the pandemic making this kind of urban exploration impos- sible or impractical, I realized something about the game. Playing it outside of our home means that my kids take the Jewish items inside of our home for granted. And when preparing for Chanukah, this became especially clear. Because the truth is, I’ve outsourced the Chanukah experience more than any other holiday. And many of my fellow parents have done the same. Parents of school-aged kids know this well. Unlike most major Jewish holidays, Chanukah doesn’t require any school vacation days. And though one day of Purim can also be celebrated in school, Chanukah is eight days long. And those days are some of the most enjoyable. Regular academic practices are replaced with school trips, fun activities and, of course, lots of junk. Community events are early enough in the day, with menorah lighting happening at around 5 p.m., that even young kids can enjoy public affairs. The spiritual meaning of the holiday and its timing with Christmas make it incredibly visible as well. So it makes sense that many of us end up relying on others to make Chanukah fun, meaningful and celebratory. But this year, our home has become our community. We’ve had to learn how to adapt and bring what we could from our normal communal structures into our homes. We’ve learned a lot along the way about what is most meaningful to our family, about how we want our communal spaces to change in the future, and how we can keep holiday traditions alive even when we aren’t with our families and communities. But I hadn’t quite figured out how to do that on Chanukah. Our kids are in school but are restricted in how they can celebrate there. Communal activities are out of the question. We had previ- ously traveled over Shabbat Chanukah, which was no longer an option either. And then it hit me. We can do anything. The beauty of this holiday — and especially of experiencing it amid a global pandemic — is that we have the opportunity to make it our own. Eight full days to play as many games of dreidel, eat as many latkes and sing as many songs as we’d like. It’s an incredibly freeing feeling. Like the lights of the menorah, the possibilities can expand what we might have expected. So, with this newfound knowledge, I turned to my go-to fun advisory board: my kids. They requested a parade, dessert for dinner, dreidel with Chanukah gelt (instead of just chocolate chips), a game night and something to put outside of our home to show the world what we’re celebrating. We ordered some photo booth masks and put together a parade (which also turned into a play). We settled on whole wheat waffles with marshmal- lows for “dessert for dinner” night. We let them count out three chocolate coins each when they played dreidel. And we’ve ordered our “pin the candle on the menorah” for game night. But my kids’ last request gave me pause. The idea of decorating the outside of our home was incredibly foreign to me. While I myself had grown up in an area with many brightly lit homes on the block, in my Orthodox Jewish upbringing I was often taught that the practice was exclu- sively for those celebrating Christmas, and that we should be proud of our own holiday and its traditions, which did See Lebovits, Page 17 ‘Let Our Fate Be a Warning to You’: The Significance of Holocaust Education BY MEG PANKIEWICZ TREMBLING, WITH TEARS in his eyes and panic on his face, Sam realized he had forgotten a small piece of bread he carried with him in his pocket every JEWISHEXPONENT.COM time he left the house. I pulled the car over in an attempt to comfort and reassure him that we could return to his home and he would not go hungry. Sweet Sam. Even though this happened almost 20 years ago, this moment is ingrained in my mind forever. Witnessing the raw trauma of Holocaust survivors, and forming close relationships with many of them, has been a powerful incentive for me in the field and mission of Holocaust education. I have worked for years to modify curricula in schools to encompass a more multicultural approach and promote human empathy through literature and stories of human suffering, and I have seen firsthand the effects of Holocaust education. The Holocaust is more than a history lesson: It can be a road map of how to live your life. In my studies of the Holocaust, hearing the pleas from the survivors to carry on their stories — and hearing the echoing cries of the victims as I stood in the crematoriums and gas chambers in Poland — has changed every aspect of how I live. As educators, we are on the frontlines of JEWISH EXPONENT combating hate and inequi- ties. Our roles are noble and powerful and can transform the way future generations live and how they treat all sentient beings. It is extremely rewarding and inspiring to see my students take the lessons of this genocide and be proactive in their own pursuits of social justice and human dignity. The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security released reports this past September stating white supremacists are the most lethal threat to the United States. How did we get here? Is there something seriously lacking in our education system? In Haim Ginott’s book “Teacher and Child,” he published a letter written by a Holocaust survivor to educators with this plea: “Help your students become human. Your efforts must never produce learned monsters, skilled psychopaths, educated Eichmanns.” It is not only imperative to study the factors and reasons behind the birth of certain hateful ideologies but also the reasons why they continue to grow and flourish in society. We have seen the horrific rise in hate See Pankiewicz, Page 14 DECEMBER 17, 2020 11 Name: AD Width: 9.25 in Depth: 11 in Color: Black Comment: - Ad Number: - 12 DECEMBER 17, 2020 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT DECEMBER 17, 2020 13 O pinion Helping Our Lone Soldier Along His Path Pankiewicz Continued from Page 11 BY STACIE STUFFLEBEAM WHILE WE OFTEN TALK about the need to protect the land of Israel, those of us living outside of the Jewish state don’t talk often enough about what that really means. Though my husband and I live in the U.S., four of our sons have bravely chosen to serve as lone soldiers — soldiers serving in the IDF without parents living in Israel. All have served in combat units, all with a strong desire to protect Israel. This past week I got a call from my youngest son, our (6-foot-2) “baby.” He is in the officers’ training pre-course and wanted to talk some things through. I was honored that he turned to me, and I was deter- mined to be as supportive as possible. Together, we consid- ered the practicalities and pros and cons of continuing on to become an officer versus being discharged and becoming a civilian. We talked about how COVID-19 might impact this decision and what the best path for him might be. He talked and I listened — a skill I’ve honed as a lone soldier mom — and I tried not to insert my opinion, a skill I’m still working on, and only offer support (all the while thinking: I vote for discharge so I can stop worrying so much!). During this discussion, my son talked about the need to be ready to lead his unit into war. Bam! With just one sentence, my wall — the one I’ve carefully constructed to separate the idea of protecting Israel and the actuality of my son protecting Israel — came crumbling down. It’s not the first time. My husband and I have been lone soldier parents for almost eight years. At times, we had two — and once, for a few weeks, three — sons serving at the same time. Our first chayal is a Tzuk Eitan (Operation Protective Edge) veteran, and there have been many times over the last eight years that the situation has been tense and it seemed Israel might be on the brink of war. If there has been any upside to a global pandemic for me, it’s been that things in Israel have seemed quieter than I remember them being for a long time. During the corona- virus crisis, I’ve had a chance to worry about other things in Israel, like how long the soldiers had to remain on base and how they were doing laundry. Were they getting enough to eat? Had anyone on base been diagnosed? All of these small worries allowed me to rebuild my wall, not of denial, but of separation between the idea and the reality that my son, a thoughtful soul, a gentle warrior, might have such an enormous burden. We know that each of our children is on their own path and one of our most important jobs as parents is to help guide and support them as they make their way along that path. Prior to the pandemic, we used to travel to Israel for our sons’ tekesim (ceremonies). Leading up to their Tekes Kumta (Beret Ceremony) the soldiers do a very long hike. For some units, parents are invited to join their soldier for the last couple of kilometers, a truly amazing experience we have been honored to partici- pate in. Several years ago, sitting with other parents while waiting to join our second chayal for those last kilometers, we struck up a conversation with another parent sitting with a soldier that I assumed was there to support a sibling. As it turned out, that soldier was a member of my son’s unit but had been injured and could not participate in the long hike. As we talked, the soldier told me that when he had been injured on a training hike, he had fallen behind and, as is the way in the IDF, his fellow soldiers stood by him to help him. He told us that one soldier in particular had stayed with him supporting him until the end of the hike. At some point we realized it was our son who had stayed on and helped him make it to the end. Now, this soldier was there to do the same for my son. As my son’s unit came into view, this young man immedi- ately fell in behind my son with his hand on his shoulder helping to support and push him to the finish. Now, as I reflect on the conversation with my youngest son, I know one thing for sure: Just as that soldier literally had my son’s back, I will be there for my current chayal, at his back, supporting him on his chosen path. And, just as importantly, I know that all of Israel has his back as well. l Stacie Stufflebeam is the executive director of the Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation. She lives in Pittsburgh. A NOTICE TO OUR READERS There will be no print edition of the Jewish Exponent the week of Dec. 31. That week, please visit us online at jewishexponent.com, where the paper will be available in digital form. 14 DECEMBER 17, 2020 JEWISH EXPONENT speech and hate crimes. There is a toxic presence of people who are emboldened by their hate today. Hate speech never ends with hate speech, it evolves into action. Unchecked hate speech creates an environment that is condu- cive to violence. It only escalates. History has proven this; present times have solidified this. As a person of conscience, I cannot stand idly by and not do my part to combat hate. The greatest weapon against hate is education, particularly Holocaust education. Teaching the importance of individual choice, collective responsibility, the dangers of hate and that being silent to an injustice is also being compliant to it, results in creating a better society that promotes human decency. Sam, a Holocaust survivor from Czechoslovakia living in Pittsburgh, and my best friend for almost 20 years, passed away last June. I miss him every day and think about his small piece of bread that he carried in his pocket with him everywhere. He would tell me that I would be his “witness” to the catastrophic horrors he faced during the Holocaust after he was no longer here on this earth, and I would be responsible for telling his story and teaching his lessons. I promised him that I would never stop telling his story or teaching about the Holocaust. As a Holocaust educator, I must create “future witnesses” so that Sam’s story and the story of millions who perished in the Holocaust will never be forgotten. Education, empathy and awareness are the cure to the destruction of a society and the theft of human dignity. “Let our fate be a warning to you” is engraved on the mausoleum at Majdanek death camp in Poland, which contains the ashes and remains of the victims, a place of profound sadness and unspeakable tragedy. Our obligation now, as persons of consciousness, is to heed and listen to the pleas of the genocide victims from their graves. The future of humanity rests on their ashes. l Meg Pankiewicz is an English and Holocaust and genocide studies teacher at Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. KVETCH ’N’ KVELL Letter Is an Affront AS A RECENTLY RETIRED Reconstructionist-trained rabbi, I have known many Orthodox Jews and Orthodox rabbis both before and during my decades of service to the Jewish commu- nity who would be embarrassed to read or say the kinds of things that I read in Kvetch ‘N Kvell letter entitled “There’s More to Shabbat than Going Without Tech” (Dec. 10). The smug, self-righteous, self-satisfied, condescending tone of the letter should be an affront to all Jews regardless of denomi- nation or post-denomination. Perhaps the Exponent itself should engage in a little hesbon hanefesh/accounting of the soul for its decision to publish such a brazen attack by one Jew on another, especially when the latter is expressing a deeper appreciation of Shabbat. l Rabbi Avi Winokur | Philadelphia STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER We are a diverse community. 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Braising generally suggests a long, slow cooking process with plenty of liquid to break down a protein — think brisket, lamb shoulder or pulled turkey. In this case, the braise was brief; you don’t need to break down the already-tender fish, but the technique allows the flavors to permeate the salmon, producing a delicious result. These days we are enjoying the bountiful squash harvest, and honeynuts are sweet, cute and easy to prepare. Unlike butternuts, their larger and less-sweet cousins, which can be difficult to cut, honey- nuts are relatively simple to prep and cook. Salt, pepper and olive oil do the trick, but you can certainly get creative — Chinese five-spice powder would be a nice way to highlight the Asian flair in this meal. We tossed baby greens with rice vinegar and oil for a simple salad, but you have lots of options to round out this meal. In place of the squash, consider rice or noodles. Ditch the salad for roasted or sautéed broccoli, steamed greens or string beans. The salmon delivers plenty of flavor and complexity, so you can keep the sides quite simple without risking bored taste buds! GINGER-SOY BRAISED SALMON Serves 4 A word on the salmon: I used Coho, which is quite lean — hence the braise, which prevents the fish from drying out. Sockeye salmon is another lean species and would lend itself well to this cooking technique. That said, fattier varietals like North Atlantic and king work just fine here. 1¾ pounds salmon filets Salt/pepper Juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1-inch piece ginger, grated ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste) 2 tablespoons soy sauce ½ cup white wine or vegetable broth 1 bunch cilantro, chopped Heat your oven to 275 F. Sprinkle the fish with salt, pepper and lemon juice and set aside. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic, ginger and red pepper until fragrant and slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce and wine and bring it to a boil. Remove the skillet from the heat, add cilantro and stir until wilted. Push the sauce ingredients to the sides of the pan and place the salmon filets in the center. Spoon the sauce and vegetables over the fish until coated, cover the pan with a lid or foil and place it in the oven. Bake for about 25 minutes, depending upon the thickness of the salmon. It should be cooked through but not dried out. ROASTED HONEYNUT SQUASH Serves 4 Salmon and honeynut squash JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Photo by Keri White These little beauties are sweet JEWISH EXPONENT and flavorful. Some people eat the skin, although it can be rather tough. I prefer to scrape the luscious flesh out and discard the skin. You can cook these ahead of the salmon, but leave them in the oven to finish while the fish cooks. If you can’t find honeynut, any autumn squash works here — delicata, acorn, butternut, kabocha, etc. I am a fan of the straight- forward salt/pepper/olive oil combo, but you can get as creative as you like with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, butter, honey, cayenne, garlic powder or seasoned salt. The only limit is your imagina- tion and your pantry. You can time the cooking of these so that they are mostly done when you put the fish in the oven. That way, when you reduce the heat from 350 to 275 to cook the fish, the squash will finish cooking and save you having to take them out and reheat before dinner. Don’t worry about overcooking them; at that low temperature, they will be fine. 4 honeynut squash, halved and seeded Salt/pepper/olive oil Heat your oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Place the squash, cut side up, on the sheet and drizzle it with olive oil. Brush to spread and coat the surface with oil. Sprinkle the squash with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes until the flesh is tender when pricked with a fork. l Name: House of Kosher Supermarket Width: 3.625 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black Comment: JE-FF Program Ad Number: 00092597 SHOP THE HOUSE FROM YOUR HOME. Shop your groceries, meat, fish, and fresh takeout online and we'll deliver your order to your door. HOUSEOFKOSHER.COM STORE HOURS Shop online at Houseofkosher.com or download our FREE HOUSE OF KOSHER APP Strictly Kosher 215.677.8100 9806 BUSTLETON AVE. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115 DECEMBER 17, 2020 15 L ifestyles /C ulture ‘Esau’ Puts New Twist on Biblical Brotherhood FI L M SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF “EVERYBODY CALLS ME a writer. But writers write about people, and all I can write about is bread,” muses the eponymous protagonist of “Esau,” director Pavel Lungin’s new film offering a modern spin on the famous biblical brothers. The movie, based on a novel of the same name by Israeli author Meir Shalev, is narrated by Lior Ashkenazi’s Esau, a food writer. He returns home to his family’s Israeli village from his residence abroad when he hears that his elderly father Abraham, played by Harvey Keitel, is deteriorating. He has not been back for decades, and his brother Jacob, played by Mark Ivanir, has taken over the family bakery. Name: Elana Collection Width: 3.625 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE - Frequent Flyer Ad Number: 00091796 16 DECEMBER 17, 2020 He also married the woman they both love, Leah, played in her younger years by Shira Haas. Jacob, bitter at his broth- er’s abandonment, tells Esau to stay away, but a call he believes to be from Leah lures him back to the village. It’s a family legacy that treats linear time as a suggestion rather than a rule. The camera hops from the brothers’ Russian grandfather arriving in Israel to their birth, to the boys’ youth, to the present day, to another moment in the past about their parents’ courtship at the very end of the film. The ancient facades and dirt roads of the village appear untouched by time, and the muted colors of the clothing Harvey Keitel (left) and Lior Ashkenazi in “Esau” and costumes never look quite modern, even in the present day. The film’s main success is between art and life. The fact “You’ll take it, and you’ll use its portrayal of the relationship that all screenplays are created it, and you’ll sell it,” he spits. by writers means there are too “Couple of rats, both of you.” many films about writers — The exchange raises valid starry-eyed new hires at fashion questions about the ethics of magazines, grizzled crime creating art based on your own reporters, troubled novelists — life, especially family strife. but “Esau” actually wields it’s The great weakness of the characters’ occupation to great story is its poorly developed purpose in building a story. female characters. Anyone The bulk of the narration familiar with the brothers’ consists of Esau finally pivoting original story can recognize from bread and attempting to how Leah is objectified. In write about people by reflecting the Torah, Esau trades Jacob on why he left home. When his birthright in exchange for his brother discovers the a bowl of stew. In this film, typewritten pages, he is furious, he trades it for a glance of both at the information he Leah’s retreating form through finds and his assumption that the eyeglasses he is forced to his brother is trying to make share with his brother due to money off his experiences. Abraham’s stinginess. Jacob is also enraged that As an adult, Leah withers his daughter, a photogra- away to a shadow in the wake pher, is taking candid photos of her son’s death, refusing to of him for her photography eat, speak or bathe. She is a exhibition. He loses patience specter hanging over Esau’s when she sneaks up on him visit and a catalyst for a major in the bathroom (his reaction fight, but she does basically is portrayed as harsh, but it’s nothing. pretty reasonable not to want Leah is a symbol of the someone — let alone your own brother’s rivalry, an obstacle in daughter — barging in while their relationship, rather than you’re showering to take naked her own person. Haas, whose photos of you). star performance in Netflix’s He accosts both of them for “Unorthodox” established her trying to profit off his pain. as one of the most talented JEWISH EXPONENT Courtesy of Archstone Entertainment Jewish actors of her generation, clearly did her best to portray Leah’s childhood vibrancy, but even she could not overcome such a badly conceived role. The twins’ mother, Yulia Peresild’s Sara, is more inter- esting, but she also finds herself shrunken before a man taking up too much space. Abraham regularly berates her and calls her a goy, a reference to the conversion of her Russian father and her fondness for Russian folk music. There is a scene of reconciliation that is meant to be sweet, but her husband does little to atone for his emotional abuse. In the end, Esau will remain with audiences for the questions it poses rather than the answers it provides. Is there a morally correct way to write about people who have hurt you, and who you have hurt in turn? Can you write, or photograph, or paint your own experiences if they are shaped by people who want to be left out of your story? And if you can’t, are you simply left writing about bread? l spanzer@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0729 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM T orah P ortion Tenuous Memories Can Be a Threat BY RABBI JON CUTLER Parshat Miketz Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh (Menashe from the Hebrew root: to forget) meaning God has made me forget completely my hardship and my father’s home. [Genesis 41:51] MEMORY IS FRAGILE. As a counselor, I have worked with individuals who faced trauma or difficulties and tend to forget or repress their memories. Thus, with the name Menashe, Joseph sought to erase such memories of his past, and because of the difficulties that he encountered and most likely did not share his background with his son. This changed when his brothers arrived in Egypt to purchase food during the famine. Because Joseph was successful interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams, he was appointed as the second- in-charge over all of Egypt. Only Pharaoh had more authority over the young and very astute appointee to this high and powerful position. As viceroy and because of his rise in status, he was expected to marry an Egyptian fitting his new station in life and was quickly married off to Osnat, the daughter of the powerful Lebovits Continued from Page 11 not include decorating the outside of our home. My husband came from a similar background and understood my discomfort. So, we made a compro- mise with the kids — we’ll put something up, but it won’t be lights. And it won’t be a Christmas decoration that’s Jew-ified. It will be something that suits us and our holiday. We settled on a large Chanukah-themed backdrop to hang across the front of our house. We figured that not JEWISHEXPONENT.COM CAN DL E L IGHTIN G Dec. 18 Dec. 25 4:20 p.m. 4:23 p.m. Priest of On. Out of that marriage came two sons. Joseph names the first Manasseh who “enabled me to forget all my suffering — and my father’s house.” The second son’s name was Ephraim meaning, “being fruitful,” referring to Joseph’s ability to produce children, specifically while in Egypt. By naming his first son Manasseh, Joseph did not focus on his painful past. He was determined to forget his anger toward his brothers, and he did need to seek revenge. Instead of killing him, the brother sold him into slavery. In addition, he would purge from his memory the difficul- ties with the wife of Potiphar and his years of imprisonment in the royal dungeon. When he went into prison he was dismissed and demeaned as a na’ar ivri (a Hebrew “boy.”) When he emerged from prison, he was renamed by Pharaoh as avrech, the one to whom others would bend their knees. All societies, cultures and peoples have historical memories. For example, the Passover seder and Haggadah reminds us that we were slaves in Egypt and that we were redeemed by the grace of God. But other events throughout Jewish history have not withstood the test of time and are forgotten. As such, much of historical memory is thus tenuous. We need to look only to the first decades of the 20th century, as the horrific tragedies during World War I committed against the Jews of Europe were only overshadowed by the Holocaust that destroyed one-third of the world’s Jewish population. The Holocaust — despite all the monuments and museums that commemorate and seek to preserve this still unbeliev- able tragedy — has disappeared from the consciousness of much of our contemporary genera- tion. A recent study by the Pew Foundation (2019) has shown that only 45% of college students knew about the Holocaust. With the creation of Israel in 1948 and Israel’s successful victories in its War of Independence followed 19 years later with the stunning victory of the Six-Day War, Jews throughout the world were ecstatic. Yet the memory of the trials and the triumphs of these early years has, in many cases, all but dissolved with each succeeding generation of Jews. Many studies have reported the sharp decline of support for Israel in the younger gener- ations of Jews, especially those on college campuses. And a significant number of Jews have embraced the Palestinian narrative that the creation of Israel was a nakba, or catastrophe, for the indigenous Arab population. The tenuousness of historical memory has always threat- ened Jewish survival. However, the holiday which we just celebrated, Chanukah, acts as a remedy. Chanukah, a minor holiday, has been enthusiasti- cally embraced by American Jews as a cure to Christmas. However, we have lost the historical memory of the origin of Chanukah. The Talmud focuses on the resanctification of the Temple and the miracle of the little cruse of oil that lasted for eight days. It recounts the defeat of Antiochus’ army by the Maccabees. What is not mentioned is the rest of the story — the confrontation within Judea between the Jewish elite that embraced Hellenism and those traditionalists who refused to forsake their traditional faith and values. The Hellenized Jews had the support of the Syrian colonizers and happily discarded histor- ical memory to guarantee their place in Greek society. They very well may have succeeded if not for the perseverance and the courage of the Maccabees who defended Jewish values and traditions. Each generation from the time of the Maccabees faces the alienation of younger Jews from the tradition — the erosion of Jewish identity. Once again, we see in this generation that 54% of Jews intermarry. The stories of Chanukah and Joseph are to remind us today that each generation is reborn with a new sense of pride and that Judaism is not forgotten. The evidence is that there are ongoing efforts to reverse these trends: increased funding for intensive Jewish education and programs like Birthright that introduce America’s younger Jews to the history — and the magic — of Israel. l only could others admire it, but they could use it as a selfie background, if they so choose (#happyChanukah). We knew our home would be our community this year. What we hadn’t expected was that our practices might catch on or be noticed. Immediately after we put the backdrop up, people started slowing down when driving by. If we were outside, drivers rolled down their windows to wish us Happy Holidays or a Happy Chanukah. When they saw us walk to our home after a quick stroll around the neighborhood, several of our new neighbors who had noticed the image wished us the best. And then, two days after we put up our decora- tions, a Jewish family across the street put up a sign as well: “Eight nights, eight lights,” it read, the pride spreading like fire from our home to theirs. I don’t know if we’ll celebrate like this in future years. Most of my list of Chanukah activi- ties is so candy-filled that they might not be ideal for a year when the kids get donuts in school, chocolate at a public menorah lighting and cake from bubbe over Shabbat. But I am certain that I’ve experienced a paradigm shift — a different perspective that I couldn’t reach during any other holiday we’ve experi- enced during the COVID-19 pandemic. While preparing for and managing the other holidays, I had intuitively under- stood that many things inside of our home would not change. That those things that would be done differently revolved around the ways that we engage with others — services, having guests, visiting family. But when it comes to Chanukah, we realized we didn’t have much inside our home. The small activities we engaged in were dwarfed by the communal and institutional ones. We now see it as our home’s duty to directly engage with the holiday, in a way we never have. And I know that’s something we’ll try to hold on to for a very long time. l JEWISH EXPONENT Rabbi Jon Cutler is the rabbi at Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County in Chester Springs. The Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia is proud to provide diverse perspectives on Torah commentary for the Jewish Exponent. The opinions expressed in this column are the author’s own and do not reflect the view of the Board of Rabbis. Freelance writer Hannah Lebovits is an incoming assistant professor at the University of Texas-Arlington and lives in Dallas with her husband and two children. This piece was first published by JTA. DECEMBER 17, 2020 17 COMMUNITY NEWS The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer resources to address the communities’ most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world. 2020 CONTINUES TO BE a tumultuous year, and the ramifications of the election are still to be determined. While Joe Biden is the president-elect, which party organizes the Senate will not be clear until the Georgia runoff elections on Jan. 5. With narrower majorities in both houses, it will be important for legislative proposals to be bipartisan, and much of what the next administration hopes to accomplish may have to wait until after the elections in 2022. Several additional factors can impact key tax and charitable planning decisions this year-end. While the pandemic continues to affect the economy, House and Senate leaders remain at loggerheads in crafting additional COVID relief that might include new tax provisions. Congress needs to pass funding legislation by mid-December to avert a government shutdown. State and local governments face unprecedented fiscal crises that also could lead to new or larger tax burdens to balance their budgets. While passage of the Biden administration’s tax program remains uncertain, it revolves around several important tax changes that are targeted to individuals with incomes greater than $400,000 and especially those with incomes over $1 million. The Biden plan contemplates reimposing a top income tax rate of 39.6% for those with income above $400,000, and taxing capital gains and dividends at ordinary income tax rates for those with income over $1 million. In addition, the Biden plan would cap the value of itemized deductions (including the charitable contribution deduction for those who itemize) at 28%. The estate tax rate might increase from 40% to 45% and the estate and gift tax exemption amount could be reduced to as low as $3.5 million (rates and amounts that were in place in 2009). Other significant estate tax changes such as the elimi- nation of the stepped-up basis at death (or imposition of a tax on unrealized gain on a decedent’s final tax return) could also be part of a Biden plan. Even if these proposed changes were enacted, it is unlikely they would be effective until sometime late in 2021 or tax year 2022. Some of the key considerations for year-end decisions include: • Use appreciated assets when possible to make a gift: Donating stock or other appreciated capital assets remains a best practice. You avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation, and you can qualify for a charitable contribution deduc- tion for the full fair market value of the shares or other assets as of the date of contribution. With the current rally in the stock market, such assets could be prime candidates for donation at year-end. Josh Gross, chair of the Jewish Federation’s Investment Committee, commented that “donating appreciated stock is almost always better than donating cash. For Pennsylvania residents, the highest long-term federal income tax is 23.80%, plus a 3.07% Pennsylvania resident tax on capital gains. So if a Pennsylvania donor can donate appreciated stock they will save 26.87% of taxes on the gains. This could be great for tax and portfolio planning as well as possibly allow a larger gift than by just using cash.” • Other charitable planning strategies might make sense: In addition to gifting long-term appreciated securities, there are several other charitable planning strategies that can be beneficial. For example, consider establishing a (or adding to an existing) donor-advised fund at the Jewish Federation and take advantage of an immediate charitable tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Other charitable giving vehicles to consider include a charitable lead trust, especially as interest rates remain low. A CLT is an irrevocable trust that benefits charity and the non-charitable beneficiaries, such as family. • Perhaps the tried-and-true year-end tax planning mantra prevails: Consider 18 DECEMBER 17, 2020 Kritchanut, Getty Images Year-End Tax and Charitable Planning: Post-Election deferring income and accelerating deductions where appropriate to reduce the current year’s tax bill. • Certain tax provisions enacted in 2020 could be most beneficial: The CARES Act enables the current deduction of up to 100% of adjusted gross income for cash gifts to charity (other than to donor-advised funds, supporting organiza- tions and private foundations). Individuals considering large cash donations may find this one-year expansion of the AGI limitation particularly beneficial. • Don’t forget about the IRA Charitable Qualified Distribution: The IRA Charitable Qualified Distribution remains an attractive alternative to those over age 70½ who may not otherwise be able to itemize their deductions and claim a tax benefit from a charitable contribution. Keep in mind Congress has suspended the pension rules which impose “required minimum distribution” requirements for 2020 in response to the COVID crisis, yet IRA contributions to qualified charities still could make sense for some, especially individuals who have used such contributions as a form of annual support for favored charitable organizations. The maximum distribution in a single calendar year is $100,000. • Some wealth transfer strategies may be appropriate, especially as interest rates remain low: It may make sense to engage in certain wealth transfer or gift transactions before year-end to take advantage of the higher estate and gift exemption amount. There are a number of estate planning techniques that can be used, including using gifts or sales of property expected to produce income or increase in value to remove existing or future wealth from the donor’s transfer tax base. Endowment professionals at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia remain available to work with you and your other professional advisers to maximize the benefits of these and other tax planning strategies for you and the Jewish community. For more information, contact Jennifer Brier, director, Planned Giving and Endowments, at jbrier@jewishphilly.org or 215.832.0528. Content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax or financial advice. When considering gift planning strategies, always consult with your own legal and tax advisers. JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM C ommunity / deaths DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES BERGMAN GORDON David Bergman passed away on December 9, 2020 at age 93. David was born in Phil- adelphia, one of two sons, along with Ed- ward, to Gerson and Leah Bergman. After graduating from West Philadelphia High School and Philadelphia College of Phar- macy and Science, and returning from WWII military service, Dave took over the family pharmacy near Rittenhouse Square. He later added two more stores and earned a M.S. from U. Penn at age 60. After meeting Nancy Levin in 1948, they married in 1952 and moved to Center City where they raised three children: Leah (now deceased), Drew, and Michael. He enjoyed summers with his fam- ily in the Poconos and Long Beach Island, NJ. He was active in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including as Presid- ent of the Philadelphia Assoc. of Retail Phar- macists and the Center City Residents Assoc. Patrons of the Philadelphia Orchestra and other arts organizations, Dave and Nancy also traveled extensively, visiting 88 coun- tries. Nancy, the love of David’s life, passed away in August, 2020. David is survived by two sons, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Contributions can be sent to Doctors without Borders, Friends of Ritten- house Square, or the charity of your choice. www.epsteinmemorial.com for our online guestbook. EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL ELLMAN Arthur Edwin Ellman on Nov. 19, 2020. Hus- band of Elaine (nee Zlotnick). Father of Stacy (Michael) Oglensky, Amy (Jeffrey) Michels and Meredith (Ross) Podell. Grandfather of Adam (Meredith), Lauren, Ben, Jessica, Brett, Sarah and Katie. Great grandfather of Ryan, Joseph and Sloane. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Can- cer Society, 1818 Market St, Ste 2820, Phil- adelphia, PA 19103 or www.cancer.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com GINSBURG Vicki Ginsburg (nee Goldsmith) on Decem- ber 6, 2020. Cherished best friend of daugh- ters Ellen (Ray) van der Horst and Rhonda (Larry) Cetlin; devoted grandmother of Ben- jamin and Matthew van der Horst and Blair (Ryan Kearney) and Zach (Emily) Cetlin; dear sister of Mel (Bette Brannigan) Goldsmith. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Bernard. Private graveside service is planned. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Mitchell M.Gordon on December 10, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Dori (nee Kessler); Loving father of Joel Gordon and Eric (Sandra) Gordon; and the late Ellen So- lomon. Dear brother of Marvin (Rozi) Gor- don; Devoted grandfather of Julie, Jake and Lindsay.Father-in-law of Philip Solomon. Ser- vices and interment are Private. Contribu- tions in his memory may to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Ste. 2820 Phila., PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com GOSIN Phyllis Kay Trachtenberg Gosin, formerly of Lafayette Hill, Blue Bell and most recently Plymouth Meeting, PA, passed away peace- fully on December 5, 2020 at the age of 76. Loving mother of Barry (Kimberly) Gosin and the late Fredrick Gosin, proud grandmother of Eric and Chloe as well as her grand-pup- pies, Bevo and Juliette and grand-cats Cocoa and Cream, and brother of Joel (Anita) Trachtenberg. Phyllis will always be re- membered as a compassionate listener, a great teacher and an incredibly strong wo- man, who overcame countless obstacles throughout her life with great character. Friends, of whom there were many, will re- member her as a “tough cookie” who despite life’s challenges was always able to have fun and lots of laughs with friends and family. Above all else, she will be remembered for the love, support and fierce loyalty for her family. We will miss her but take great com- fort that she is finally at peace, reunited with the souls of her parents and her son, Fred. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, there will not be a memorial service at this time. Interment was private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in memory of Phyllis Gosin may be made to the Fred Gosin Scholarship Fund, c/o The Phila. High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, 901 S. Broad St., Ave. of the Arts, Phila. PA 19147. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, Inc. www.westlaurelhill.com GROSS Marilyn Gross (nee April) on December 8, 2020. 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She was predeceased by her parents Helen and Nath- an, and son in law, David. Eleanor was a funny, gracious, effervescent spirit that lit up every room she entered. She was a big per- sonality in a little package with a huge circle of friends, some dating back to elementary school. She was an avid reader, traveler, gardener and game player. Eleanor was a be- liever in life-long learning and continued to take classes and attend lectures her entire adult life. Though her life was full of trips to Europe, playing Canasta and Mah Jongg, gardening, going down the shore, decorating, collecting antiques and attending multiple Book Clubs, Eleanor’s most passionate com- mitment was to her family and her role as wife, mom and nana. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com JOSEPH Sandra Joseph, on December 7, 2020. 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He served as the Cantor of Temple Beth Ami Congregation for many years and was previously a member of and back-up cantor at Temple Sinai in Dresher since his teenage years. He knew the lyrics of just about every Allan Sherman song and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who rarely missed a game. For many years Roger also hosted a sports talk radio show and served as sports director at WBCB in Fairless Hills. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private Graveside Service is being held. Contribu- tions may be made to Temple Beth Ami, 9201 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com DEATH NOTICES WEINER Irene Weiner (nee McArdle), 96, of North Wales, passed away due to complications of COVID-19 on December 7, 2020. The former Corp. Irene M. McArdle served during World War II. Prior to her military service she worked at the Frankford Arsenal as a "Rosie the Riveter". 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FRISHBERG DOLCHIN, SLOTKIN & TODD, P.C. 50 S. 16 th St., Ste. 3530 Philadelphia, PA 19102 ESTATE of BARBARA ALEXANDER, DECEASED Late of Pennsylvania LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Chad Alexander, Executor, c/o his attorney: David Neal Rubin, Esq. 2 Penn Center Suite 1030 1500 JFK Bvd. Philadelphia, PA 19102. ESTATE OF ARADEAN L. RICHARDS a/k/a ARADEAN RICHARDS, DECEASED. Late of Philadelphia LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to JAMES E. MONK, EXECUTOR, c/o Len Haberman, Esq., 1800 JFK Blvd., Ste. 1500-A, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: LEN HABERMAN HABERMAN LAW, P.C. 1800 JFK Blvd., Ste. 1500-A Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF ARLEEN L. HOROSCHAK, DECEASED. Late of Philadelphia LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION - CTA on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to JASON HOROSCHAK, ADMINISTRATOR- CTA, c/o Bradley Newman, Esq., 123 S. Broad St., Ste. 1030, Phil- adelphia, PA 19109, Or to his Attorney: BRADLEY NEWMAN ESTATE & ELDER LAW OFFICE OF BRADLEY NEWMAN 123 S. Broad St., Ste. 1030 Philadelphia, PA 19109 ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER DIEHL SCHMITT, DECEASED. Late of Pennsylvania LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been gran- ted to the undersigned, who re- quest all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the de- cedent to make payment without delay to Kristen Schmitt, 24 Wynmere Drive, Horsham, PA 19044. ESTATE of JOSE LORENZO CRUZ, Deceased LATE of Pennsylvania LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedents to make payment without delay, to George Cruz 1801 Allen Circle Jamison, PA 18929. ESTATE OF BARBARA D. BARNES a/k/a BARBARA BARNES, DE- CEASED. Late of Philadelphia LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to ALTHA BURGEE, EXECUTRIX, c/o Howard M. Soloman, Esq., 1760 Market St., Ste. 404, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: HOWARD M. SOLOMAN 1760 Market St., Ste. 404 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF FRANCIS HARDMAN a/k/a FRANK J. HARDMAN, DE- CEASED. Late of Philadelphia LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been gran- ted to the undersigned, who re- quest all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the de- cedent to make payment without delay to CHARLES A. HALPIN, III, ADMINISTRATOR, The Land Title Bldg., 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19110, Or to his Attorney: Charles A. J. 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HALPIN, III, ADMINISTRATOR, The Land Title Bldg., 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 1830, Philadelphia, PA 19110, Or to his Attorney: Charles A. J. Halpin, III The Land Title Bldg. 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 1830 Philadelphia, PA 19110 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM SEASHORE SALE LOVE where you LIVE VOTED ATLANTIC COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS 2020 REALTOR OF THE YEAR! *TOP 10 in the country out of all Berkshire Hathaway agents *GCI 2019 NEW PRICE! VENTNOR $3,199,000 OCEANFRONT NEW CON- STRUCTION! 5 BR, 5.5 BA WITH ELEVATOR, MULTIPLE DECKS & IN-GROUND POOL! NEW PRICE! MARGATE $675,000 3 BR, 2.5 BA HOME WITH RENOVATED FIRST FLOOR! BEAUTIFUL NEW KITCHEN & HARDWOOD FLOORS! www.HartmanHomeTeam.com NEW LISTING! MARGATE $2,799,000 NEW PRICE! MARGATE CALL: NICOLE MCNALLY 215.832.0749 or KIMBERLY SCHMIDT 215.832.0750 MARGATE NEW LISTING! $1,699,000 STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT SOUTHSIDE! 4 BR, 3.5 BA FEAT. OCEAN VIEWS, A CHEF’S KITCHEN & 1ST FL BEDROOM. 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RUBIN 686 Gray Circle Southampton, PA 18966 FICTITIOUS NAME Fictitious Name Registration Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania on October 16, 2020 for Catchy Choices at 160 Grandview Road Ardmore, PA 19003. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Lawrence Didona at 160 Grandview Road Ardmore, PA 19003. This was filed in accord- ance with 54 PaC.S. 311. SELL IT IN THE JEWISH EXPONENT 215-832-0749 JEWISH EXPONENT www.jewishexponent.com DECEMBER 17, 2020 21 FICTITIOUS NAME FICTITIOUS NAME Fictitious Name Registration Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania on October 28, 2020 for CMG Home Financing at 1626 Locust Street Suite 404 Philadelphia, PA 19103. The name and address of each individual in- terested in the business is Eric Chesen at 1626 Locust Street Suite 404 Philadelphia, PA 19103. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. Fictitious Name Registration Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania on October 09, 2020 for Muscle Through at 424A Fort Washington Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034. The name and address of each individual in- terested in the business is Andre Sanders at 424A Fort Washington Ave. Fort Washington, PA 19034. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. Fictitious Name Registration Notice is hereby given that an Ap- plication for Registration of Ficti- tious Name was filed in the Depart- ment of State of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania on October 19, 2020 for DeBreauxs Enter- prises at 2135 North 63 rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19151. 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MONDAY, DEC 21 SENIORS TO SENIORS BOX REPLIES will be forwarded once a week on Friday. To answer a Senior to Senior ad, address your reply to: JE Box ( ) Classifi ed Dept. 2100 Arch Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 DEADLINE - TO PLACE YOUR SENIOR TO SENIOR AD Friday by 10 am for the following Thursday’s issue Caretakers Support Group In this supportive online Jewish Family and ChIldren’s Service group facilitated by Lillian Rozin, you will have a forum to talk about the challenges and opportunities that come with the responsibility of caring for others. The group meets at 3 p.m. and RSVPs are required to receive Zoom password. Please contact Rivka Goldman at 267-256-2250 or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org. TUESDAY, DEC 22 Comfort Food Cooking Classes Join Judaism Your Way’s virtual Cooking Classes at 6:30 p.m. to make our favorite Jewish comfort foods during a fun, hands-on lesson sure to produce tasty results! You’ll receive the easy-to-follow recipe and easy- to-fi nd ingredient list ahead of time. Find more information and register at judaismyourway.org/cooking-classes. Cost $36. WEDNESDAY, DEC 23 IT Support for Connection A Jewish Family and Children’s Services group for people to come and ask questions and learn about various ways to connect. Topics may include Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, etc. Come with specifi c questions or to learn a new communication platform! Questions? Contact Rivka Goldman at 267-256- 2250 or rgoldman@jfcsphilly.org. Group meets at 10 a.m. Donations of $10 appreciated. THURSDAY, DEC 24 VFI Educates Volunteers for Israel announces VFI EDUCATES — its new online content-rich live Zoom programs from Israel. The programs are designed to transport you to archaeological digs, historic neighborhoods and homes, ancient cultural sites, and bustling streets in the Jewish homeland. All programs are free and interactive, with real-time discussions. To sign up to be notifi ed of future programs and Zoom codes email your name, email and state to vfi volunteer@gmail.com. Starts at 2 p.m. ● Call 215-832-0749 Place an ad in the REAL ESTATE Section WHAT’S GOING ON in Jewish Philadelphia? Submit an event or browse our online calendar to find out what’s happening at local synagogues, community organizations and venues! CALL: NICOLE MCNALLY 215.832.0749 or KIMBERLY SCHMIDT 215.832.0750 JEWISH EXPONENT Submit: listings@jewishexponent.com Online: jewishexponent.com/events/ JEWISHEXPONENT.COM C ommunity COMMUNITYBRIEFS ADL Honors Dr. Rachel Levine THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE honored Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Dec. 6 with its new Courage Award. ADL Regional Director Shira Goodman told KYW Newsradio that Levine’s status as an openly trans- gender official and the way she has handled the pandemic inspired the organization to honor her. “She has been attacked, she has been misgendered. She is Jewish and she has been called horrific things. She has been called a Nazi for the restrictions she has tried to put in place under the Wolf administration to protect Pennsylvanians during the pandemic. She has had threats from extremists,” Goodman said. “She has just been steadfast in working for the people of Pennsylvania, standing up, not being afraid to be in public, to be in front of people and tell us what we need to know to give us the facts to help get us through this tough time.” Temple Sholom in Broomall Adds Menorah Temple Sholom in Broomall on Dec. 11 lit for the first time a new Chanukah menorah created by congre- gants Rick and Sue Shandler and their children Bram and Eli. A scene from the Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Chanukah celebration Courtesy of Barbara Glickman The new chanukkiah at Temple Sholom in Broomall Photo by Abbey Krain Clockwise from top left: Anti-Defamation League Cleveland Regional Director James Pasch, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine, ADL Philadelphia Regional Director Shira Goodman and KYW Newsradio’s Cherrie Gregg appear at a Dec. 6 virtual event honoring Levine. Courtesy of Anti-Defamation League Philadelphia Gratz Partners With Carleton University Gratz College and Carleton University of Ottawa, Canada, signed a memorandum of understanding on Dec. 8 that “forges a collaboration between the two schools, with a focus on Holocaust studies and interna- tional engagement,” according to a Gratz news release. Possibilities include exchanging faculty and staff, student exchange programs and joint research projects. “We are honored and excited to develop a partner- ship with one of the great universities in Canada,” Finkelman said. “The collaboration will make Gratz and Carleton stronger institutions by complimenting each other’s programs and strengthening interna- tional cooperation in higher education.” Under the agreement, Gratz will work directly with the Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies at Carleton, with students and faculty having access to Carleton’s libraries and archives. There also will be opportunities to join the center as research affiliates. In exchange, Carleton faculty and students can access Gratz’s Holocaust Oral History Archive, which houses one of the largest collections of audiotaped testimony in the U.S. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Executive Director Abbey Krain said the menorah — which is made of copper, glass and other materials — is both a piece of art and a functional menorah. It uses propane tanks to light. “When the ‘candles’ are lit, the display is absolutely magnificent,” Krain said. “The Shandlers designed and created this piece and it was truly a labor of love. They thought of everything, and the back of the chanukkiah is even outfitted with a fire extinguisher ... just in case. “We enjoyed lighting the chanukkiah in our parking lot, with all proper pandemic protocols for social distancing, on several night of the holiday,” she said. About 200 Participate in Car Menorah Parade Lubavitch of Greater Philadelphia reported that its annual car menorah parade on Dec. 12 was its largest ever locally, with about 200 cars bedecked with electronic menorahs gathering on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Because of the pandemic, however, the event was a bit different than usual. As usual, the parade wound its way through Center City, stopping for Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, the regional director of Lubavitch of Philadelphia, to kindle the giant menorah opposite the Liberty Bell. Shemtov explained that Philadelphia was the site of the world’s first public menorah. But this year, the parade continued to its final desti- nation outside Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia. Once there, cars parked and participants were entertained with a concert by the band 8th Day, which was projected on a large screen. Yeshiva students dressed up as huge dreidels distributed presents and individually wrapped nosh to those in their cars, as a fire juggler ended the show. l Compiled by Andy Gotlieb Ohev Shalom of Bucks County Hosts Drive-Through Chanukah Event On Dec. 6, Ohev Shalom of Bucks County hosted a Chanukah drive-through event, according to Barbara Glickman, the synagogue’s educational director. The multigenerational interactive event included a social action compo- nent (donations for a food drive) and various Chanukah-themed activity stations, including Count the Dreidels, Flip the Latke, Sufganiyot Toss and Judah’s Jeopardy, as well as candle blessings with the synagogue’s religious staff. JEWISH EXPONENT DECEMBER 17, 2020 23 Magazine AND Featured Content www.jewishexponent.com 2021 GUIDE TO JEWISH GREATER PHILADELPHIA THE GUIDE TO JEWISH GREATER PHILADELPHIA R OVE GOOD LIFE THE 2020-2021 / 5781 $3.50 THE CELEBRATING TODAY’S ACTIVE ADULTS Mazel Tov! 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