C ommunity
COMMUNITYBRIEFS Challah for Hunger Rebrands as Nazun
PHILADELPHIA-BASED CHALLAH for Hunger,
which was founded in 2004, announced that it is
changing its name to Nazun, which is Hebrew for “we
will nourish.” The organization, which was founded
at Scripps College in California and relocated to
Philadelphia in 2013, “inspires people to embrace
their power and put it into practice to end campus
food insecurity, and other pressing social justice
challenges.” Participants in more than 60 chapters across the
country continue to bake challah to combat college
hunger– the original mission — the organization’s
work has grown to include leadership develop-
ment, community building, advocacy and collective
philanthropy. The organization said one in three students suffers
from food insecurity and doesn’t know where their
next meal might come from because of lack of
resources, time or money to obtain nutritious food.

“Challah for Hunger has grown exponentially in
the last decade, and the students’ commitment to
ending campus hunger has grown, too,” board chair
Wendy Rhein said. “The board has taken on an exten-
sive process to come to Nazun as a name and brand,
Rebecca Bar
Courtesy of Nazun
and I couldn’t be happier to see Nazun step into the
future.” Nazun plans to roll out a new logo, website,
merchandise, social media and digital marketing.

“We were hearing from both students heavily
involved in chapters across the US, as well as those
not affiliated (with Challah for Hunger), that the
name conveyed certain aspects of who people thought
we were, but not who we actually are or how we
operate on the ground,” Nazun Executive Director
Rebecca Bar said.

Locally, there are chapters at the University
of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Muhlenberg
College, Lehigh University and the University of
Delaware, as well as a family chapter at the Kaiserman
JCC and social change bakeries at Tiferet Bet Israel,
Or Hadash, Main Line Reform Temple, Kesher
Israel, Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence,
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Beth Or and
Adath Jeshurun, according to the organization’s
website. Samuel P. Mandell Foundation Gives Grant to
Update NC Jewish Art Exhibit
The Philadelphia-based Samuel P. Mandell Foundation
gifted a $50,000 grant to the North Carolina Museum
of Art to support the reinstallation of the Judaica Art
Gallery in the People’s Collection, according to a Dec.

16 news release from NCMA.

The exhibit will undergo updates to its display
cases, labels, gallery walls and additional hardware,
its first update since its 2010 opening in its current
location in the museum’s West Building. The NCMA
is host to one of two permanent art galleries in the
U.S. dedicated to Jewish arts.

“The reinstallation of the Judaic Art Gallery will
move visitors to experience this captivating display
of beautiful and historic ceremonial objects in such
a way that will heighten their appreciation of the
historical importance of these works of art,” NCMA
Consulting Curator Gabe Goldstein said.

The West Building is projected to close for renova-
tions on June 1 and will reopen to the public in
October. Michael Krupit
Courtesy of the Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
PICC Names New Leadership Team
The Philadelphia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
announced a new leadership team on Jan. 10. The
chamber has a mission of “strengthening the region’s
commercial, research, investment and friendship ties
with Israel.”
Mike Krupit, the founder and lead coach of
Trajectify LLC, will serve as president.

The vice presidents are Matt Dane Baker, senior
vice provost for academic affairs at Thomas Jefferson
University and Tiffany McKever, the founder and
CEO of Consensus Healthcare Consultants.

Other executive committee members are Vice
President Secretary Lawton Laurence, the senior
director of applied research and technology at West
Pharmaceutical Services; Treasurer Michael L.

Riesenbach, the chief operating officer of Isdaner
& Co. LLC; immediate past President Matthew I.

Fingerman, vice President and senior wealth manager
at BNY Mellon; past President Neil Cooper, an execu-
tive partner at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC;
and PICC Executive Director Vered Nohi. l
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DEATH NOTICES
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A D O N I
Lisa Adoni (Rossman), age 58 of Narberth,
PA passed away in her home on 1/1/2022.

Lisa was born in Huntingdon Valley and lived
most of her life throughout Montgomery
County. She graduated from Methodist Hos-
pital School of Nursing and worked nearly 30
years in healthcare. Later in life, Lisa earned
her bachelor’s degree from Temple Uni-
versity and MBA from Eastern University.

Her greatest joys in life were spending time at
the Jersey shore, traveling the world, and
spoiling her granddaughters. She is survived
by her parents, Fonda Hartman of Bala Cyn-
wyd and Donald Rossman (Patricia) of
Escondido, CA; children, Stacie Silvestri of
Wyomissing, Alex Adoni (Jaclyn) of Fort
Washington; grandchildren, Emma & Sloane
Adoni; sister, Marla Milgram (Richard) of
Bryn Mawr; brother, Adam Rossman (Mar-
celle) of Escondido, CA; nieces and nephews,
Lauren and Caroline Milgram, Benjamin and
Maxwell Rossman. A celebration of life will
be held at a later date for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the American Cancer Society.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
B E R S O N
Arnold J. Berson, on December 30, 2021, at
the age of 84. Beloved husband of Sandra
(nee Felsher) for 61 years. Adoring father of
Alan (Cheryl) and David (Rita) Berson. De-
voted grandfather of Benjamin (Sarah), Jes-
sica, Eliana, Risa, Henry, and Hannah Berson.

Contributions in his memory may be made to
Montgomery County SPCA, 1006 Edge Hill
Road, Abington, PA 19001.

GOLDSTEIN'S ROSENBERGS'
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
B R I T C H K OW
Saul Britchkow, Jan. 4, 2021. Husband of the
late Charlotte (nee Dunoff). Father of Dr. Dav-
id (Lisa) and Robert Britchkow. Brother of
Martin Britchkow and Sandra Bernstein.

Grandfather of Jason and Evan. Contribu-
tions in his memory may be made to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinfuneral.com
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David Brookman, the son of Leanore and the
late Alvin Brookman, suddenly passed away
Tuesday, December 28, 2021. David loved
life and people and they loved him! Recently
David expressed the hope of retiring at the
age of 65 and looked forward to new experi-
ences in the future. Unfortunately, this was
not to be. David graduated from Law School
and practiced for a short time but instead of
continuing – decided to go in a different dir-
ection and followed his interest in computers
and all the activities encompassed in this
field. David was a firm believer in the tradi-
tion of Judaism he learned as a child – and
lived. He also took great pride in the fact he
was given the privilege to blow the Shofar for
the High Holidays. As a son – David was
totally devoted to his mother. He was her
rock! David was passionate about all kinds of
music from Jazz to Classical. David left be-
hind his mother, his sister Cheryl, and her
children, Alexa and Matthew and David's
long-time friend Linda. Any contributions in
David's honor may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.

GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
B U S H
Stephen I. Bush on December 29, 2021. Be-
loved husband of Susan (nee Slipakoff); Lov-
ing father of Shelly Shotel (Howard), Julie
Rome (Jonathan), Andrew Bush (Alicia);
Step-father of Stacy Dalinka (Rodd), Jennifer
Rosenwald, and Glenn Witman (Matt); Dear
brother of Essie Cherkin (Bob) and the late
Gladys Golden (and the late Donald); De-
voted grandfather of Jared, Izzy, Jacob,
Zachary, Brendan, Devin, Brandon, Allie,
Halle, and Remi. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Ruth and Raymond
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine,
3400 Civic Ctr. Blvd., Phila., PA 19104,
https://giving.apps.upenn.edu or American
Heart Assoc., www.heart.org
GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com
COHEN Stephen Cohen, Jan. 5, 2022, husband of
Rhonda (nee Feldman) of King of Prussia.

Father of Marshall (Barbara) Cohen, Dr. Gary
(Shirley) Cohen, Josh (Jen) Cohen and Corey
Cohen. Brother of Susanrae Harrison. Uncle
of Remy Feldman. Grandfather of Jake, Jor-
dyn, Noah and Julie. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Temple Brith
Achim. JOSEPH LEVINE & SONS
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DEATH NOTICES
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C U TL E R
B R O O K M A N
COHEN Annie Cohen, January 2, 2022, formerly of
Dresher, PA. Annie Cohen’s Life was Fo-
cused on Family and Education Annie lived
for her children! When she referred to her
children, she meant her 3 loving children
Lisa, Evelyn, and Allan, her grandchildren
David and Leslie, and generations of Hebrew
school students at Temple Sinai in Dresher,
PA and Philadelphia public school students at
Ethan Allen School, William Cramp Element-
ary School, and Ada Lewis Middle School.

Annie was born in the Russian-Jewish com-
munity in Shanghai, China and lived there un-
til she was 15 years old. She was an only
child and orphaned at a young age, so she al-
ways dreamed of having a family and bon-
ded with her school friends who became life-
long friends. When the Maoist revolution in
China forced many non-Chinese to flee, An-
nie’s beloved aunt took her with her on a
Jewish refugee boat bound for the newly es-
tablished Jewish homeland, Israel. After a
long journey and stopover for processing in
Cypress, Annie spent her first 6 months in Is-
rael living in a refugee camp. Later she
graduated high school from the famous Zion-
ist agricultural boarding school Nahalal and
then served in the Israeli Defense Forces. She
met the love of her life Dieter Cohen, himself
a former refugee and veteran (U.S.), on a trip
to the United States at age 23. They had 3
children and were married for nearly 50 years
until Annie was widowed. Annie and Dieter
raised their family initially in Roxborough,
Philadelphia and then Dresher, PA. Annie was
a mainstay at Temple Sinai for 3 decades,
teaching Hebrew language and Siddur pray-
ers to the children in the Aleph and Bet
grades and leading their High Holiday Ser-
vices. She began her public-school teaching
career with special education students and
then found her calling teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages. Her personal
experiences as a refugee and immigrant gave
her a deeper understanding of the challenges
facing these children. As a mother of 3, An-
nie went to college. She received a Bachelor
of Hebrew Literature from Gratz College, a
Bachelors of Science in Education from
Temple University, and a Master of Educa-
tion from Beaver College (now called Arcadia
University). Annie is survived by daughters
Lisa Burton (Richard) of Johns Creek, GA and
Evelyn Cohen of Johns Creek, GA, son Allan
Cohen of New York, NY, and grandchildren
David and Leslie. Contributions in Annie’s
memory may be made to the Alzheimer's As-
sociation Longest Day fundraiser in memory
o f
A n n i e
a n d
D i e t e r
Cohen:act.alz.org/goto/AnnieDieter JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
www.levinefuneral.com Gladys Cutler, 97, (nee Rosenberg) 1/05/21,
of Phila. Loving wife of the late William,
mother of Jack, & Sam (Kathy Perron), de-
voted grandmother of Alexandra, Alice & the
late James. Doting Great-grandmother to Kel-
lan. Survived by her sister Henrietta as well
as many beloved nieces and nephews. Gladys
took great pride in living a full life. Her main
priority was her family spending many hrs.

sharing her feelings, values, and stories
about growing up with 5 brothers & sisters in
S. Phila. Prior to attending Temple, she star-
ted her working career in her parents’ fish &
produce business; then as an executive sect’y
to the Personnel director of the City of Phila.,
then in the Health Commissioner's office for
a decade. Even while working full-time, and
raising a family, she co-founded a non-profit
organization called the Women’s League for
Medical Research (WLMR), which provided
funding for heart, lung and kidney research to
the Albert Einstein Medical Center (AEHN).

She became national president, developed
many chapters in 4 states raising millions of
dollars over the years. Her own chapter,
(Emile Zola), funded the Cardiac Catheteriza-
tion Lab at AEHN. Her motto was, “If you
have a dollar, you can give 10 cents to char-
ity.” She was deeply committed to helping
others and realized that many more could be
helped through a large organization than indi-
vidually. In addition to her work in charity
and her giving to many organizations, Gladys
was a lifetime member of Hadassah as well.

She also considered herself to be a feminist,
always encouraging the women in her life to
be independent. She was proud that she had
the opportunity for higher education, to work
while being a mother, for building credit in
her own name as soon as the law allowed it,
and was dedicated fully in each of her en-
deavors. Gladys felt voting was important,
and never missed an election. She cared
about the world she would eventually leave
for her grandchildren, and hoped to make it
a better one while she was here. Whenever
the family was together “GC” would “hold
court.” They would gather round to hear stor-
ies about what life had taught her. She sin-
cerely believed we could build a better world
by putting others ahead of ourselves. Her ba-
sic pleasures were playing Mahjong with
friends, attending literally hundreds of Broad-
way shows, (she kept every Playbill since her
first show in 1939), attending many of Alex-
andra’s violin concerts, and spending win-
ters in Aruba and Italy with her beloved hus-
band of 47 years. Gladys passed a year ago
and is already dearly missed. She was ad-
mired by many who knew her as someone
who was dedicated to what she believed in,
devoted to her family, and committed to
helping others having a better life. May her
life be for a blessing. Internment through
Goldstein’s was private. Contributions in her
name may be made to: Women’s League for
Medical Research
Albert Einstein Health Care Network (AEHN)
Attn: Kimberly Gross
Braemer Building
5501 Old York Rd. Philadelphia PA 19141
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www.JewishExponent.com E L L E N B O GE N
Ellenbogen, Ruth M., age 78, Died January 4,
2022; she is predeceased by her mother and
father, Giza and George Mark, as well as her
son-in-law, Andrew Gibbs. Ruth was a de-
voted Mother to Rena (Andrew Margulies),
Michelle Gibbs, and David Ellenbogen
(Ruwida Al Krekshi-Ellenbogen). She was the
ultimate Nana to Evan Gibbs, Isabelle Mar-
gulies, Alexander Bellantine, Juliet Margulies,
Cas Ellenbogen, Joshua Ellenbogen, and
Emma Gibbs. She also leaves behind her dear
friend and former spouse, Alan
Ellenbogen(Nancy). Ruth immigrated to
America from Haifa, Israel when she was 13
years old. Much of her soul remained with
her homeland, which she paid homage to by
making sure we were aware that Israel inven-
ted everything from running water to just
about anything that anyone has ever used.

Ruth raised her children and her grandchil-
dren with laughter, love, and traditions that
have become the core of our entire family.

She valued love and family more than any
dollar she had in her pocket. Everything she
could give, she gave. Ruth(Nana) represents
our family’s moral code of goodness, kind-
ness, forgiveness, and desire for family to
come above all else. Her demands were al-
ways simple - “Love each other no matter
what.” Her humor, intelligence, and percept-
iveness drew everyone to her. We would be
so proud of how cool and hip she was -
crossing boundaries and being able to dis-
cuss anything from sex to the Torah. She al-
lowed people to be themselves and would
embrace them without judgement or censor.

She always spoke of her mother with great
respect and humility, never thinking much of
herself compared to her regal mother. Well
Mom, you eclipsed all souls and set an im-
possible standard of bravery, kindness, love,
work ethic, altruism, and of course family.

Much of who we are is from your example.

Your spirit is deep within all of us which
gives you immortality. You are the beautiful,
dancing, gourmet-cooking, hugging, finan-
cing, bridge playing, fashion-iconing, shop-
ping, hollering, laughing, crying, listening,
traveling, gorgeous being - You took the
biggest bite out of life in a fearless way and
rose to the stars for us to look upon with
awe. We are Ruth’s heart splattered all over
the world singing her songs, telling her stor-
ies, cooking her dishes, repeating her man-
tras, harnessing her bravery, and following
the legacy that only a grand dame like Ruth
could have made. We do not cry for Mom
(Nana), for we know she is there, amazed at
her new adventure. We cry for ourselves who
will ache to be with her until the day we see
her again. Donations in Ruth Ellenbogen’s
honor can be made to birthrightisrael.founda-
tion. WEST LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME
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