Supreme Court and changed the state law to
allow parents to recover for the death of their
viable fetus. Alan was one of the first attor-
neys certified by the National Board of Trial
Advocacy and served in numerous leader-
ship roles for multiple legal organizations, in-
cluding the Association of Trial Lawyers of
America. In addition to serving as Adjunct
DEATH NOTICES
Professor for the
Masters in Trial Advocacy
Degree Program at Temple University School
of Law, Alan lectured at numerous academic
and professional institutions, including
Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Widener
University School of Law, the Pennsylvania
Bar Institute, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers
Association and the Association of Trial Law-
yers of America. Alan was a passionate trial
attorney, but he prioritized his family above
all else. After marrying at a young age, he be-
came the father of three children and eventu-
ally, five grandchildren. In his private life out-
side of the courtroom, Alan revealed his true
nature: a quirky, loving, “softy.” His children
recall his fascination with useless gadgets
he’d impulsively purchase from catalogues,
his penchant for starting embarrassing con-
versations at the dinner table, and his willing-
ness to cede the upper hand when negotiat-
ing their punishments for adolescent infrac-
tions. While Alan enjoyed many interests and
activities—such as travel, skiing, golf, sports
cars, and desserts—spending time with his
family was his greatest joy. Alan took his
family on many vacations and chose vaca-
tion homes with his family’s interest in mind,
incentivising their joyful participation. “Your
children are going to think you are a rockstar
from when they are born until they turn about
14 or 15 years old. Then other
distractions––their friends, love interests,
school, activities, careers, children—take pri-
ority. While they may still love you, the time
they spend with you becomes less and less.

But no matter what it costs, no matter how
much work you might have, it’s important to
spend time with your family and create
memories.” Alan’s goal was to create
memories, with the understanding that “long
after you’re gone, those memories endure
forever.” Throughout his eventful life, Alan
never lost his perspective or took himself too
seriously. He was quick-witted and found hu-
mor in everything, even the dark moments.

He lived life to the fullest and was a pillar of
wisdom, support, and advice for his entire
extended family. His indomitable spirit never
wavered as he fought multiple myeloma gal-
lantly over the past several years with the
love and support of his family and friends.

Alan is survived by his wife, Elaine Schwartz;
his three children, Carrie (Steven) Leskowitz,
Lisa Schwartz, and Todd (Susan) Schwartz;
grandchildren Jason (Kira) and Dylan Bell,
and Zachary, Gabrielle and Emerson
Schwartz; brothers Ronald (Sandra)
Schwartz and Stephen (Renée) Schwartz; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Alan is also
survived by his former wife and the mother of
his children, Jeanette Schwartz. The
Schwartz Family requests that contributions
be made in lieu of flowers to the Internation-
al Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside
Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, California,
91607 or donate online at
www.myeloma.org. C ommunity / deaths
DEATH NOTICES
SCHWARTZ Alan Schwartz, a prominent Philadelphia trial
attorney and a founding partner of the law
firm, Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss & Schwartz
(now known as Anapol Weiss), passed away
on November 13, 2018 at the age of 80 after
a long battle with multiple myeloma. Alan led
a life of accomplishment and contribution
marked by an unrelenting commitment to law
and equal access to justice for victims of
medical malpractice and personal injuries.

Alan was born in West Philadelphia on May
5, 1938 to Goodman and Nettie (Ingerman)
Schwartz. He was the middle son, sand-
wiched between older brother Ronald and
younger brother Stephen. Despite a difficult
childhood and adolescence burdened by fin-
ancial hardship, Alan remained committed to
achieving his long-term goals. After graduat-
ing from Overbrook High School, Alan served
in the United States Air Force and the
Pennsylvania Air National Guard Reserve
while concurrently earning his undergradu-
ate and law degrees from Temple University
(B.S.,1960; LL.B., 1963). Alan’s passion for
the law was an integral part of his identity. He
was widely respected throughout the Phil-
adelphia-area legal community as a tena-
cious, intimidating competitor with a wry
sense of humor. In the courtroom, he dis-
played thorough preparation, remarkable at-
tention to detail, and an exceptional ability to
convey complex, technical information to jur-
ies and judges in a persuasive, easily under-
standable manner. Over his long and distin-
guished legal career, Alan represented many
families who suffered morbid and mortal in-
juries due to personal and medical negli-
gence. Alan was a dynamic speaker and con-
summate storyteller who zealously and pas-
sionately advocated for his clients, often win-
ning multi-million- dollar jury verdicts on
their behalf. Alan enthusiastically engaged in
cutting edge, precedent-setting litigation. He
successfully argued before the Pennsylvania
Supreme Court and changed the state law to
allow parents to recover for the death of their
viable fetus. Alan was one of the first attor-
neys certified by the National Board of Trial
Advocacy and served in numerous leader-
ship roles for multiple legal organizations, in-
cluding the Association of Trial Lawyers of
America. In addition to serving as Adjunct
Professor for the Masters in Trial Advocacy
Degree Program at Temple University School
of Law, Alan lectured at numerous academic
and professional institutions, including
Thomas Jefferson Medical College, Widener
University School of Law, the Pennsylvania
Bar Institute, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers
Association and the Association of Trial Law-
yers of America. Alan was a passionate trial
attorney, but he prioritized his family above
all else. After marrying at a young age, he be-
came the father of three children and eventu-
ally, five grandchildren. In his private life out-
side of the courtroom, Alan revealed his true
nature: a quirky, loving, “softy.” His children
recall his fascination with useless gadgets
he’d impulsively purchase from catalogues,
his penchant for starting embarrassing con-
versations at the dinner table, and his willing-
ness to cede the upper hand when negotiat-
ing their punishments for adolescent infrac-
tions. While Alan enjoyed many interests and
activities—such as travel, skiing, golf, sports
cars, and desserts—spending time with his
family was his greatest joy. Alan took his
family on many vacations and chose vaca-
tion homes with his family’s interest in mind,
incentivising their joyful participation. “Your
children are going to think you are a rockstar
from when they are born until they turn about
14 or 15 years old. Then other
distractions––their friends, love interests,
school, activities, careers, children—take pri-
ority. they may still
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But no matter what it costs, no matter how
much work you might have, it’s important to
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MLK Day Event.

Jkidphilly families and members
of the community will honor Martin
Luther King Jr. from 10:30 a.m. to
noon by creating calendars and
bookmarks to distribute to residents
at Wesley Enhanced Living. The
program includes crafts, snacks and
fun with the Wesley residents.

100 Halcyon Drive, Media.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22
Mahjong. Our mahjong group at Temple
Beth Zion-Beth Israel meets in the
synagogue chapel at 1 p.m. to play
the game, have fun and raise money
for tikkun olam. 300 S. 18th St.,
Philadelphia. Lunch and Learn.

Ties between Jewish groups and
civil rights organizations are
explored at Gratz College.

Gratz President Paul Finkelman will
speak. $23 Includes kosher lunch.

For more information, contact Mindy
Cohen at 215-635-7300, ext. 155, or
mcohen@gratz.edu. 7605 Old York
Road, Melrose Park.

Lunch and Learn.

Discussion of the parshah of the week.

This session will be led by Rabbi
Robert Alpert. All are welcome. 1801
Market St., 17th Floor, Philadelphia.

Lunch and Learn.

Discussion of the parshah of the week
at the Congregation Adath Jeshurun
library. This session will be led by
Rabbi Barry Kenter. All are welcome.

7763 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Mosaics Party.

Join friends and neighbors for an
evening of relaxation with local
pottery and mosaics artist Meredith P
from 6-8 p.m. at the Milton and Betty
Katz Jewish Community Center.

Light snacks and beverages will be
served. This event is free to Village by
the Shore and JCC members, $5 for
nonmembers. Space is limited to the
first 15 sign-ups. Contact Tina Serota
at 609-822-1109 for more information
or to RSVP. 501 N. Jerome Ave.,
Margate City, N.J.

JEWISH EXPONENT
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Canasta.

Bereavement Group.

For the post-bereaved, held at
Northeast NORC from 1-2:30 p.m.

No charge. Email rivkapowers@
gmail.com or call 215-320-0351
to register. 8546B Bustleton Ave.,
Philadelphia. Mahjong.

Old York Road Temple-Beth Am
will host a drop-in mahjong game
at 7 p.m. Bring your cards. Mahjong
sets and cards will be for sale. Call
215-886-8000. 971 Old York Road,
Abington. Lunch and Learn.

Discussion of the parshah of the week.

This session will be led by Rabbi Gary
Charlestein. All are welcome. 1710
Romano Drive, Norristown.

Talmud Study.

This program will focus on “How are
we like God” and “How we relate to
God.” Gather at 7 p.m. at Melrose
B’Nai Israel Emanuel-El, 8339 Old
York Road, Elkins Park.

‘Catching The Sun.’
This documentary film explores the
global race to a clean energy future
and the local jobs it creates at 7 p.m.

at Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel. Screening is free and open to
the public. Details can be found at
readyfor100.org/montcopa. For more information, call
215-887-8700. 8339 Old York Road,
Elkins Park. For more information,
call 215-887-8700.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24
Mommy and Me.

Sherrie Turetsky, director of the
School of Early Learning at Old York
Road Temple-Beth Am, will lead a
weekly one-hour “Mommy & Me”
class at 9:30 a.m. 971 Old York Road,
Abington. Bible Study.

A member of Main Line Reform
Temple’s clergy leads a discussion of
the Tanakh, or Jewish bible, at 11 a.m.

This is an ongoing process, beginning
with Genesis and proceeding over the
course of the year. 410 Montgomery
Ave., Wynnewood.

Weekly drop-in canasta game at
1 p.m. with the Sisterhood of
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County.

$2 donation. Lessons by request.

Call 215-958-6755 for information.

944 Second Street Pike,
Richboro. Thursday Morning Movies.

Dough is a hilarious British comedy
that will be screened at 10 a.m. at
Reform Congregation Keneseth
Israel. An old Jewish baker hires
a young Muslim teen to work in
his failing kosher bakery. When
his apprentice’s marijuana stash
accidentally falls in the mixing dough,
the challah starts flying off the
shelves. $10 per person if not an adult
education member. 8339 Old York
Road, Elkins Park.

Knitting with a Mission.

Join us as we knit/sew squares
together to make beautiful afghans
for people in need of comfort, and
knit hats and scarves for vulnerable
individuals. Yarn is provided.

10 a.m. at The Barbara and Harvey
Enrichment Center of JFCS. Use the
rear entrance. Free parking in the
JFCS lot. Metered parking available
on the street. Information available
at jfcsphilly.org/knitwithamission.

Event is free. Attendees will need to
show ID. 345 Montgomery Ave.,
Bala Cynwyd.

Lunch and Learn.

Sponsored by Northeast NORC at
the Northeast Older Adult Center.

Lunch, $1 donation. Starts at
11:30 a.m. Program begins at
12:30 p.m.; blood pressure screening
available. Call 215-320-0351 for
program details or to request
transportation for NORC members.

8101 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia.

Stress Reduction Program.

This is the start of a program that will
run through March 14. This is organized
by Beth Sholom Congregation. Cost
for the course is $500, with Beth
Sholom members receiving a $100
discount. Payment arrangements
are available. For registration, visit
jefferson.edu/mindfulness and select
Public Programs or email mbsr@
jefferson.edu. 8231 Old York Road,
Elkins Park. l
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