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B R A T M A N
Arnold Norman Paul Bratman, 88, June 12,
2021, of Plymouth Meeting, PA. Beloved hus-
band of Joan (nee Pasternack) Bratman; lov-
ing father of Marcy (Rick) Corradetti, Mi-
chael (Marcie) Bratman and Lisa Kimmel;
cherished grandfather of Cara, Dani, Jessica,
Joshua and Reis. Contributions in his
memory may be made to Magen David Ad-
om, the first responders in Israel (afmda.org)
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Estelle Braufman (nee Shertz), age 86,
passed away on June 10, 2021 after a long
battle with COPD. Estelle was raised in
Wilkes-Barre, PA and graduated from Penn
State Univ. In 1958 she married her life long
partner Mervin. While raising 3 sons she re-
turned to school in 1974 for her Masters De-
gree in social work. She then began a 30
year career in the field, working first for Jew-
ish Community Centers and then for Federa-
tion Senior Housing. Estelle enjoyed travel-
ing, collecting artwork, and family gatherings.
She had a lifetime commitment to the value
of reading and education, and to helping oth-
ers. She will be greatly missed. Estelle was
preceded in death by her loving husband of
62 years, Mervin. She is survived by sons
Gary, Adam (Sue), and Kirk (Lisa) Braufman,
and adoring grandchildren Dustin, Mia, and
Sam. Contributions in her memory may be
made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Paul J. Brenner, June 4, 2021, age 83, origin-
ally from Wilkes-Barre, PA. Devoted husband
of Ellen (nee Teitelbaum); loving father of
Sherri Tucker, Jeffrey (Elysa) Brenner; ad-
ored grandfather of Haley (Alex) Fleisher,
Troy Tucker, Zachary Brenner and Jordan
Brenner. Funeral Services were held Sunday,
June 6th, 2021. Contributions in Paul's name
may be made to the Congregations of Shaare
Shamayim, 9768 Verree Road, Philadelphia,
PA 19115 or Temple Sinai, 1401 N. Limekiln
Pike, Dresher, PA 19025.
F O X
Norman Fox, June 3, 2021, of Elkins Park,
formerly of Lower Merion. Husband of Bar-
bara (nee Werner) and the late Gertrude
"Gert" (nee Zemble), father of Bruce (Darrilyn)
Fox and Jon (Beth) Fox, brother of Barbara
Kardon, grandfather of Andrew (Zoe) Fox,
Jamie (Jason) Blackman, Brandon (Kellie)
Fox and Josh (Melissa) Fox, great grandfath-
er of Brianna, Brynn, Liliana and Ember. Con-
tributions in his memory may be made to
Masonic Charities of Pennsylvania.
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F R I E DM A N
Florence “Flossie” “Faye” Friedman, 96, of
Lancaster, passed away at the Mennonite
Home on June 8, 2021 (her daughter Andi's
birthday) with her son Rich at her side after a
21-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Faye was born in Philadelphia in 1924 to the
late Samuel and Amelia (Koff) Wachtel. A
natural athlete, she played basketball and was
a cheerleader in high school. Her family
moved to Harrisburg her senior year; and
after graduating, she worked as a bookkeep-
er in an apparel shop where she spent most
of her earnings. She was involved in plan-
ning USO activities during WWII, and after
the war, her uncle introduced her to his
friend Stanley Friedman, a returning Veteran
from Lancaster. They married in 1946 and
celebrated 58 years of glorious marriage ma-
gic until his death in 2004. Faye was an
amazing homemaker, volunteer and athlete.
She golfed, played tennis, and loved canasta
and mahjong as well. She was an active
member of the JCC and the Temple Beth El
Sisterhood. She cooked for Town Fair,
modeled in fashion shows, acted in plays,
and answered the call wherever she was
needed. She attended every event in which
her children participated. In later years, she
and Stan spent their winters in Florida, but
continued to travel “north” if their grandchil-
dren were in an activity or special event. In
the summer, she loved visiting the Jersey
Shore and going to the beach. Devoting her
entire life to her family, Faye is survived by
her daughter Andrea Shiroff, wife of Herb, of
Pompano Beach, FL, son Richard Friedman,
husband of Susan, of Lancaster, grandchil-
dren Seth Wolkov, husband of Tia, Joe Fried-
man, Lauren Fogel, wife of Raphael, Glenn
Shiroff, husband of Lisa, Andrew Shiroff,
Mandy Meyer, wife of Matthew; and her 6
great grandchildren Weston and Remy
Wolkov, Sayde Shiroff, Pisay and Addie Mey-
er, Liam and Amalia Fogel. She was pre-
ceded in death by a brother Gerald Wachtel.
She is also loved by many friends, extended
family, and those who cared for her at the
Mennonite Home in Lancaster. Faye spread
her love and generosity to all who came her
way, and will always be remembered for her
smile, her warmth, her generosity and uncon-
ditional love and hugs. May her memory al-
ways be a blessing. Graveside Services were
held at Temple Beth El Cemetery, 295 E.
Newport Road, Lititz, PA 17543 on Thursday,
June 10, 2021 with Rabbi Jack Paskoff. Me-
morial contributions in Faye's honor may be
made to Temple Beth El 1836 Rohrerstown
Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
CHARLES F. SNYDER, JR.
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
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Ethel S. Gershman (nee Schwartz), June 17,
2021 of Elkins Park PA; beloved wife of the
late Stanley; loving mother of Howard (Nina
and the late Marion) Gershman, Robert
(Mary) Gershman, Nancy (the late Stephen)
Hamovitz and Frederick (Elizabeth) Gersh-
man; also survived by 10 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren. Contributions in her
memory may be made to Reform Congrega-
tion Keneseth Israel of Elkins Park or to a
charity of the donor’s choice.
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Donald Gray, the most remarkable Zayda, de-
voted father and adoring husband, died on
Tuesday at his home in East Norriton, sur-
rounded by the love of his family after a long
and fulfilled life. He was 92. Born on Jan. 6,
1920, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the
late Jack and Anna Gray, Don was one of four
siblings. He was predeceased by his brother,
Seymour, and is survived by his younger sis-
ters, Lillian Garbus of Philadelphia, and Be-
atrice Steponate of Chicago, and by many
cousins, nieces and nephews. Don was pre-
deceased by his wife of 59 years, Bettyanne
Gray (Abramson), with whom he enjoyed a
storybook romance throughout their mar-
riage. He is survived by his children: son, El-
lis Gray (Donna) of Holland, Pa.; daughter,
Heidi Gray-Devita (Angelo) of Lower
Gwynedd, Pa.; and daughter, Debi Gray of
Plymouth Meeting, Pa.; and his seven grand-
children: Charles Devita (Heather), Aaron
Gray, Jacob Gray, Elizabeth Phillips (Evan),
and Mason Gray. Don lived simply and fully,
always content with his lot in life. He needed
little for himself, yet gave so much to his
wife, his children, and his community. His life
was defined by love of family, tireless hard
work and service to others. A proud Marine,
who also served as a cook in the U.S. Army,
Don was a familiar sight sporting his red
“Once a Marine” baseball cap. For Don, work
wasn’t just his livelihood, it was his vocation.
He owned Northeast Sales and Service, a
heating and air-conditioning company
serving the Philadelphia area for over 50
years. He was the first contractor to bring air-
conditioning to the residential market in Phil-
adelphia. He earned the loyalty and affection
of all of his customers, who would tell stor-
ies of his character and commitment: the
time he ducked out of High Holiday services
to repair the synagogue’s AC system; the
Sunday morning when he fixed the
neighbor’s AC unit to keep the shiva house
cool; how he provided services to dozens of
Russian Jewish immigrants without ever
sending a bill. He served as a Vice President
of Adath Tikvah Synagogue, formerly Rhawn-
hurst Jewish Community Center. He volun-
teered with his wife to help recent Russian
immigrants learn English and adapt to life in
the US for over a decade. Don continued
serving others later in life, as he delivered
food to the homebound for the JRA. A mem-
ber of the SAR Fraternity, he cherished his
lifelong friendships with “the guys.” For more
than 70 years, the SAR brothers met regu-
larly to play cards, grab lunch at a deli, and
celebrate happy occasions. “Zayda” Don was
also affectionately known as “The Latka
Man,” as he loved to make his famous latkes
for family, friends and scores of students
over the years. He enjoyed music and singing
through his final days. He was a man of few
words who modeled the values by which he
lived: self-sufficiency, industriousness, hon-
esty and generosity. Contributions in his
memory may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
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Evelyn Kacher, of Chestertown, MD, passed
away at Heron Point retirement community
on June 16, 2021, at the age of 101. She is
survived by her children, Paula Kacher, Don-
ald Kacher, and Phyllis Kacher, and three
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her sister Rita. She was born in 1919, in Phil-
adelphia, PA, to Jacob and Sophie Frankl.
She attended Temple University, obtaining a
degree in business education and English in
1941. She met her future husband, Daniel
Kacher, at Wildwood, NJ, in 1938. They mar-
ried in 1941 and had a long and very happy
marriage until Daniel's death in 1999. They
greatly enjoyed travelling together, to many
destinations in Europe and South America.
They also enjoyed sailing in the Chesapeake
Bay for many years. Evelyn greatly enjoyed
playing bridge, poker and Scrabble. She was
an active member of ORT and the American
Jewish Congress. She loved literature, clas-
sical music, including opera, and playing pi-
ano. Her daughters remember, all these years
later, what a fabulous seamstress and knitter
she was. Throughout her life, she thrived on
being with people. She loved making new
friends, and maintaining old friendships. As
she aged, she sadly lost many of her old
friends to death, but continued to make new
ones through her final years. She attributed
her longevity to an active life of walking and
swimming. K L I N E
Mildred Kline (nee Diamond), on June 18,
2021. Beloved wife of the late George Kline.
Devoted mother of Nina Surden (Michael)
and Howard Kline (Marsha). Dear Sister of
Bernice Saft. Loving grandmother of Lindsay
Kline, Scott Kline (Colleen), Brian Surden
(Debra), and Todd Surden (Lauren). Loving
great grandmother of Gavi and Noah. Contri-
butions in her memory may be made to Ohev
Shalom of Bucks County (for Cook for a
Friend), 944 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, PA
18954. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S
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Dr. Maxwell Kushner, Ed.D. served as a
teacher, principal, assistant to the District Su-
perintendent, and Special Assistant to the Su-
perintendent of Schools for the School Dis-
trict of Philadelphia. He concurrently was the
co-founder of Sesame Day Camp and the
Wonderkey Pre-School Learning Center in
addition to being a part-time instructor at
Pennsylvania State University. After his re-
tirement to Boca Raton, Florida he was re-
cruited by Florida Atlantic University to be an
adjunct professor in the College of Education
for a period of eight years teaching Educa-
tional Administration and Curriculum. Max
and his wife Maxene were inseparable. He al-
ways described her as loving, caring and
supportive. Their son, Brian, residing in
Delray Beach, is devoted and the delight of
their lives. Max credits Brian with bringing
them into the technology of the computer age
and enriching their experiences. The three
Kushners were world-wide travelers. Nepal,
the Galapagos, the Taj Mahal and The Great
Wall of China were just a few of their jour-
neys. They always shared their memorable
experiences. In addition, political activities,
social and educational happenings were al-
ways topics of discussion. Not only was Dr.
Kushner passionate about his family, but he
was also vehement about the significant in-
volvement of the public schools in American
society. He deplored the ongoing attempts to
destroy the role of public schools in our di-
verse society. In his teachings and lectures
Dr. Kushner always insisted that the public
schools were the unifying agent for the es-
tablishment of national purpose and cohe-
sion. As the essential structure of the public
school is regularly shredded, the more ghet-
toized our nation becomes. Dr. Kushner is
survived by his wife Maxene, son Brian, sis-
ter Marlene (Max) Wald, and numerous
nieces and nephews. Contributions in his
memory should be made to any reputable
cause. GUTTERMAN WARHEIT
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M A R M O N
Rabbi Elliott Marmon, age 79, died at his
home in Jerusalem, Israel, on June 9, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Ilana, daughter Dr.
Naomi Marmon-Grumet of Jerusalem, Israel,
son Rabbi Boaz Marmon of Saratoga
Springs, New York, son Nathaniel Marmon
(Talia) of Bergenfield, NJ, seven grandchil-
dren and a brother Allan L. (Vivian) Marmon.
Rabbi Marmon grew up in Philadelphia and
was a proud graduate of Central High School,
213th Class, Temple University, Gratz Col-
lege and the Jewish Theological Seminary.
He was a military chaplain, the rank of Cap-
tain in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force
and served several years as the rabbi of the
Tokyo, Japan Jewish Community Center.
Contributions in his memory may be made to
causematch.com/en/tikvah-for-Parkinson's- donate or mevakshei.org/eng. Funeral and
burial took place in Israel.
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Irving L. Rubin on June 14, 2021. Dear
brother of Flossy (Bill) Clyman; Devoted
uncle of Melanie (Anthony) and Rona (Mi-
chael); Adoring great uncle of Lauren, A.J.,
Rebecca, Brieanna and Charlotte. Funeral ser-
vices were private. Irv was the most empath-
etic, warm, caring brother to his little sister,
Flossy. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed fish-
ing, and working out in the gym. He had a
strong work ethic and was just a nice guy to
know. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S
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Paul S. Schor, June 13, 2021; of Warminster,
PA. Beloved Husband of Doris (nee
Schuster); Father of Ilisa Smukler, the late
Holly Walter (James Walter) and Joanne
Borochaner (James England); Grandfather of
Ethan, Robert and Jason. Paul was a Korean
War veteran and a coach for the Middle At-
lantic Blind Golfers Association after retire-
ment from the Philadelphia School District.
The family respectfully requests contribu-
tions in lieu of flowers be made to Gilda’s
Club Cancer Support Community. (https://gil-
dasclub.org) JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS
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Deirdre Stecker, on June 12, 2021. Beloved
wife of Harold Stecker; mother of Sarah
(Jason Lieberman) Stecker and Rachel Steck-
er. Grandmother of Rebecca, Benjamin &
Wesley. Contributions in her memory can be
made to Jewish Federation of Greater Phil-
adelphia 2100 Arch St.,8th Floor Philadelphia,
PA 19103 https://jewishphilly.org/ways-to-
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Sheila Weiler (nee Kessler) June 6, 2021 of
Philadelphia, PA; a retired teacher and musi-
cian, Sheila was a devoted daughter to her
late parents, Harry and Hester Kessler.
Graveside services were held June 11, at Har
Zion Cemetery in Collingdale, PA. Contribu-
tions in her memory may be made to De-
borah Heart and Lung Center, 200 Trenton
Road, Browns Mills, NJ. 08015 www.deand-
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UFBERG Michael H. Ufberg, 79, of Allentown, PA,
passed away peacefully at home on Saturday,
June 12, 2021. Known lovingly as ‘Mickey’ to
friends and family, he leaves behind his be-
loved wife, Eileen, of 54 years. Born in
Shamokin, PA, Mickey is the son of the late
Helen and David Ufberg, and brother to Nan-
cian and Carol. He is survived by his children,
David, Jacob, Larry, Bonnie & Matthew, and
his 16 grandchildren. Mickey graduated with
honors from Temple University Medical
School and practiced Gastroenterology for
over 40 years. He selflessly served the Le-
high Valley community with distinction, earn-
ing numerous awards for his clinical expert-
ise, exemplary teaching, and compassionate
care. He was particularly proud to serve as
Chief of Gastroenterology at Lehigh Valley
Hospital, and served as President of the
Health Care Council of Eastern Pennsylvania.
He lived a life of service, always readily avail-
able to patients, and generously willing to
donate his medical care to those in need. He
was a pillar of the Jewish Community. Loc-
ally, he was an active member of Congrega-
tion Sons of Israel, served as President and
16 year Board member of the Jewish Day
School, was President of the Jewish Federa-
tion, and served as Campaign Chairman, on
multiple occasions. He was a founder and
President of the Maimonides Society of Al-
lentown, coordinating Jewish Physicians to
help those in need, and helped establish the
Gastroenterology wing at the Western Galilee
Hospital in Israel. His family and his friends
were the center of his life. He strongly in-
stilled in his children the importance of fam-
ily. Mickey’s wisdom and kindness were only
exceeded by his selflessness and humility. He
was a true patriarch, admired and respected,
and a role model to all who were lucky
enough to know him. Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to the Jewish Federation
of Allentown, 702 N. 22 nd St., Allentown, PA
18104. BACHMAN, KULIK & REINSMITH
FUNERAL HOME
the haters’ false rationales — or
supposed other virtues.
Offering clarity,
the Anti-Defamation
League declared: “Since the start of
the May conflict between
Israel and Hamas, there have
been numerous antisemitic
incidents around the world
related to the confl ict. Th e
perpetrators of these attacks
deliberately targeted Jewish
institutions in order to express
their anger towards Israel.
Whenever anti-Israel actions
target” Jewish institutions “or
individual Jews — in other
words, holding Jews collec-
tively responsible Israel’s
actions — ADL considers such
incidents as antisemitic.”
Th e ADL activists — non-ac-
ademics — off ered context and
causation: Th ese attacks didn’t
pop up spontaneously. ADL
connected the dots, noting that
these thugs target Jews to bash
the Jewish state. And they taught
something others overlooked:
that beating on Jews because
you object to Israeli policy or
Israel is antisemitic.
Still, the ADL’s description
turned too cautious by not directly
confronting the false, facile analo-
gies comparing America’s complex
racial dynamics with Israelis’
complex national dynamics with
regard to Palestinians, Israeli
Arabs and Bedouins.
Our Canadian cousins
got it right. On June 3, the
Centre for Israel and Jewish
Aff airs defi ned “antisemitism,
especially in its modern guise
of anti-Zionism,” as anti-Jewish
violence compounded by “some
of our society’s most esteemed
institutions — universities,
school boards, political parties,
unions, the media — ignoring
Jew-hatred, and in so doing
providing cover for it.”
Th e bold statement detailed
fi ve ways that anti-Zionists
are not “just” criticizing Israel
but committing Jew-hatred,
including, “When in the name
of criticizing Israel, anti-Zion-
ists pelt Canadians with stones,
that is antisemitism.”
While buoying antisemites,
Zio-washing explains how an
increasingly loud minority
of rabbis and Jewish studies
professors feel comfortable
bashing Israel and repudiating
Zionism. Empty institutional
statements suggest that many
American-Jewish leaders fear
embracing Israel and Zionism
too ardently.
Fortunately, Rabbi Stuart
Weinblatt and others formed
the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition
to represent most American
Jews: proudly pro-Israel and
pro-peoplehood. Still, when I
grew up, Zionist rabbis didn’t
need the adjective — we just
called them rabbis.
Sun Tzu taught: “If you
know the enemy and know
yourself, you need not fear the
result of a hundred battles.”
But “If you know neither the
enemy nor yourself, you will
succumb in every battle.”
Comfortable in their Jewish
skins, these rabbis, like most
Israelis, are ready to confront
the antisemites. Only with such
confi dence — and true allies
ready to diagnose the problem
clearly and fi ght the problem
systematically — will we be
able to contain this growing,
and all-too-oft en perfumed,
Jew-hatred. ●
Gil Troy is a Distinguished Scholar
of North American History at McGill
University, and the author of nine
books on American history and
three books on Zionism, including
“Never Alone: Prison, Politics and
My People,” co-authored with
Natan Sharansky.
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