FINE AT 50 CHAG SAMEACH! Joan and Ellen Shepp remain local fashion mainstays. MARCH 25, 2021 / 12 NISAN 5781 PAGE 22 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM — WHAT IT MEANS TO BE JEWISH IN PHILADELPHIA — $1.00 OF NOTE LOCAL Survivor Battles on at 96 Cherie Goren fights insurance company rejection. Page 4 LOCAL Passover Creates Eating Disorder Challenges Pandemic adds to the problem. Page 6 LOCAL New Friendships Blossom Despite Social Distancing College students among those who are adapting. Page 7 Volume 133 Number 50 Published Weekly Since 1887 Rabbis: Judaism Discourages Vaccine Line-Jumping SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF MORE THAN THREE MONTHS into the country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, states are creating vaccination schedules that prioritize those most at risk of dying from the disease. However, people not yet eligible under current guidelines are fi nding ways to get the vaccine ahead of others by lying about physical conditions or leveraging connec- tions in health care. Five local rabbis say the practice goes against Jewish ethics. “What we’re talking about is whether people are going to survive this pandemic, and Judaism does not dither when it comes to that,” said Rabbi Shoshanah Tornberg at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. Rabbi Moshe Brennan at Chabad of Penn Wynne said Jewish law requires a person to protect their own life when all dangers are equal, such as being stranded in the desert with limited water. In situa- tions where not everyone faces equal risk, Joyce and Claude de Botton in 1956, shortly before leaving for Philadelphia Courtesy of Joyce de Botton Tales of Leaving Egypt Resonate at Passover JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF “IN EVERY GENERATION,” we read during the seder, “a person must regard himself as though he personally had gone out of Egypt, as it is said: ‘And you shall tell your son in that day, saying: “It is because of what the Lord did for me when I came forth out of Egypt.”” See Vaccine, Page 16 Name: Joseph Levine & Sons For most Jews sitting down to seder with their friends and families, this is a diffi cult proposition, one that frequently inspires discussion. What does it mean to regard oneself as having been redeemed from bondage in Egypt? Can such a thing even be done? But for a few families, the instruction to regard themselves in that way is hardly See Egypt, Page 17 THIS WEEK I N T H IS I SSU E 4 HEADLINES Local Israel National Global 18 OPINION Columns Kvetch ’n’ Kvell New friendships emerge from afar. 14 20 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Food Arts It may be spring, but Russian winter vegetable soup still satisfies. “The Attaché” misdirects. 20 23 Miriam’s Advice Well 28 COMMUNITY Philacatessen HOW DO YOU RECRUIT, INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS? Jewish Federation Deaths Calendar 32 CLASSIFIEDS CANDLE LIGHTING March 26 7:01 p.m. April 2 7:08 p.m. HARRY’S CRÈME BRÛLÉE How do you recruit volunteers and, more importantly, keep them involved once the project gets off the ground? That’s the question Miriam tackles this week, and she provides several steps to consider to land the best and most-committed volunteers. From dating to parenting, Miriam welcomes all questions. Email yours to news@jewishexponent.com and put “Advice Well Question” in the subject line. jewishexponent.com/2021/03/22/dear-miriam-how-do-you- recruit-involve-volunteers/ When one of food columnist Keri White’s friends was diagnosed with a gluten allergy, the friend’s 10-year- old son learned how to make a crème brûlée that his mom could still enjoy. As an added bonus, it’s kosher for Passover. Read Philaca- tessen, her online blog, for the recipe. 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The pandemic’s ended her regular bridge game for now and an insurance company decision cost her some mobility last month, leaving her largely confined to her Merion Station condominium. Goren said she’s been paying into a long-term care insur- ance policy with Transamerica for 40 years. With her health starting to decline last year, she filed a claim and, in July, the company approved her for five hours a day with an aide, who helped her run errands and other day-to-day activities. “If I don’t walk, I’m fine,” she said. “If I walk, I fall.” But in February, the company sent out a nurse to assess Goren and determined she didn’t need the help, daughter Ellen Goren said, and stopped approving payments. The case is under appeal, marking yet another chapter in a long and inter- esting life. Transamerica Public Affairs Director Erin Yang responded to a Jewish Exponent inquiry that, “Due to customer confidentiality, we are unable to provide infor- mation to you, but we have been in contact with the customer to address their concern.” Born March 16, 1925, in the seaport town of Memel, Lithuania, as Sarah Fleishman and nicknamed Tutti (a cousin changed her name to Cherie upon arrival to the United States in 1939), Goren described a happy, prosperous child- hood with her two sisters and Name: The Grant Width: 9.25 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: Jewish Exponent brother. Their father, Leo, sold wholesale textiles, while her mother, Judith ran her family’s Schwartzen Adler Hotel. “It was a good life — it was a very good life,” she said. “We had help. We had a beautiful apartment. We had the only car in the city.” That started to change in 1937, when her father returned from a business trip to Czechoslovakia, sensing growing anti-Semitism and general unrest. “He said, ‘War is coming’ and ‘We’re taking a trip,’” she recalled. For the next two years, Goren and her sister Frances lived with their aunt in Riga, Latvia, while her father liquidated his store and began making preparations to immigrate to the United States. Most of the family’s wealth went to grease palms to enable their travel, Goren said. When it came time to Cherie Goren Photo by Andy Gotlieb From left: Frances (Fanny), Cherie (Tutti) and Gisella (Gisa) in 1929 depart, the family avoided Germany, moving through the Scandinavian countries before taking a ship to Great Britain. From there, they took the Queen Mary to the United States, Courtesy of Cherie Goren arriving in New York Harbor and passing the Statue of Liberty on April 20, 1939, which also was Adolf Hitler’s 50th birthday. “The ship passed close to the majestic lady holding her Bala Cynwyd’s Premier Apartment Homes Take Advantage of Our Introductory Rates! NEW CONSTRUCTION Co-working Studios Pet Friendly Covered On-site Parking Private Patios/Balconies Expansive Outdoor Spaces Rooftop Dog Park Open Floor plans with Dining Area Oversized Windows In-unit Washer and Dryer Studios from $1,620 | 1-Bedrooms from $1,600 | 2-Bedrooms from $2,482 | 3-Bedrooms from $3,414 LiveNoBA.com | 215.853.2040 1 Cynwyd Road | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 4 MARCH 25, 2021 10 Union Avenue | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H eadlines torch,” Goren wrote in her book “A Time to Keep.” “New York appeared in the background. People around us were crying openly, so were my parents. I could not quite understand why, but I knew that this was the most auspicious moment in our life.” There they were met by her aunt, Rachel Domont, who enlisted the Pepsi-Cola Co. in dealing with the red tape associated with immigration. The Domonts owned a bottling company in Indianapolis and bottled Pepsi for all of Indiana. The story of Goren’s family’s departure from Lithuania is chronicled in the 2018 documentary “Leaving Memel - Refugees from the Reich,” directed and produced by nephew Fred L. Finkelstein. The family spent the next few years in Indianapolis, eventually moving to New York, although Goren stayed behind to finish high school. She enjoyed the freedom of basically being on her own and recalled seeing an unknown “skinny young kid standing by himself” backstage at a Tommy Dorsey concert and asking for his autograph. The singer was happy to do so, signing, “To Cherie, Sincerely Yours, Frank Sinatra.” “I didn’t graduate with my class because I cut too many classes,” she said. “I had to go to summer school.” It was in Indianapolis that Goren met Rabbi Elias Charry, who many Philadelphians might remember for his lengthy tenure leading the Germantown Jewish Centre. Because of Charry, Goren was active at the center for decades. “He was my mentor. I miss him a lot,” she said. “He was a big influence.” At a wartime USO show, Goren met an Army Air Corpsmen from Philadelphia named Joe Goren who specialized in “making false teeth for all the generals,” she said. They married and moved to the area a few years later, settling in Lafayette Hill. From there, they lived the FREE DEMENTIA VIRTUAL SEMINAR American dream, raising two children in the suburbs and staying involved with the Jewish community. Goren doesn’t think too often these days of her wartime experiences – she refers to her book as a coming to America tale, not a Holocaust story — but did make a return trip to Memel about 30 years ago. She found little recognizable, although her grandfather’s tombstone was just one of six saved from a cemetery there. At the age of 50, Goren entered the work force, taking a part-time job at a National Beauty Stores location. Although she didn’t have retail experi- ence, she eventually became merchandise manager for the eight-location chain and created a store-brand cosmetics line called Cherie Cosmetics. Around the time she moved to the Merion Station condo- minium she still calls home, she bought the insurance policy now in dispute. “Forty years and never missed a payment and they just pulled it,” she said. Goren might want some help, but doesn’t want anyone to believe she’s helpless. “All of a sudden, you become a charity case,” she said. “The first time they sent me Meals on Wheels, I sent it back. ... The longer I live, the less I know.” Still, Ellen Goren isn’t letting the insurance denial go easily, noting that her mother uses a walker and has been hospitalized on three occasions because of falls. “I said, ‘You’re just waiting for her to die, so you don’t have to pay the claim,’” she said. “It’s just a very draconian way to do business.” Ellen Goren said she’s still making quarterly payments of about $500 to keep her mother’s policy active. “She’s gotten very dependent on her provider,” Ellen Goren said. “She’s sitting alone.” l agotlieb@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0797 Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver THE NINE MOST COMMON FORMS OF DEMENTIA THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Gerontologist Author, Untangling Alzheimer’s: The Guide for Families and Professionals Nine dementias account for 98% of all dementias. 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She said eating disorders are a form of emotional dysregulation — patients are unable to manage their emotional responses in healthy ways. The strong feelings of excitement and anxiety, not to mention the emphasis on physical appearance, that large family gatherings generate, can be difficult to process. Sarah Bateman, licensed clinical social worker and Renfrew Center Jewish commu- nity liaison, said the sadness of being unable to gather with family or the frustration of spending too much time with people in their immediate households due to the pandemic adds to patients’ stress this year. She said Renfrew Center staff teach patients how to slow down and process these emotions. However, women who are expected to care for children, cook, clean and attend to guests may have diffi- culty making time to care for themselves and their treatment needs during the holiday. Patients are also given a meal plan to help them get used to eating a healthy amount of food in regular intervals throughout the day, and dietary laws can create issues in that part of the process. The prohibition of chametz on Passover disrupts eating routines and means that the pasta, bread and other carbohydrates patients are usually encouraged to eat are literally off the table. Eating large quantities of matzah can cause digestive problems that inter- fere with patients’ ability to feel hungry or full. “For somebody with an eating disorder, this isn’t Name: Hearth At Drexel, The - DIRECT Width: 5.5 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE-ROP Luxury, Care, Security The very best in compassionate care for your loved one and peace of mind for you! Ask about our Relocation Package! 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But she believes it’s important for therapists to understand how they shape people’s relationship with food in order to provide culturally sensitive and sustainable treat- ment — having kosher food available at treatment centers and understanding holiday rules, for example. “We want to make sure that they’re able to stick to the rules as much as possible while also participating in treatment,” she said. “And for somebody in outpatient treatment, we want to make sure that their individual- ized treatment plan works with their lifestyle and their needs.” If Passover restrictions threaten to disrupt treatment, the Renfrew Center will work with patients’ rabbis to create more flexibility. For observant Ashkenazi patients, rabbis often give permission to eat rice, beans and other forms of kitniyot that would otherwise be forbidden. “A lot of times with an eating disorder, or with mental illness in general, we see a lot of black-and-white thinking where everything is kind of all or nothing,” Bateman said. “What we do in a general- ized way would be to try and Sarah Bateman Courtesy of the Renfrew Center increase that flexibility and consider other options.” Some restrictions of the pandemic have actually led to more flexibility, especially regarding using technology to connect with loved ones on holidays. Many of her patients’ rabbis have made statements permitting those who struggle with their mental health to use phones and computers to connect with support on Passover, even offering to leave their own phones on so they are accessible to congregants. She said the toll of isola- tion and loneliness on eating disorder patients can’t be underestimated, and she was pleased that communities have responded with urgency. “This was just a really profound acknowledgment of the need for connection at this time of isolation,” she said. Hartman said patients’ experiences of being treated for eating disorders has paral- lels with the Passover story of escaping slavery. “It can feel like you’re under this kind of dictatorship,” she said. “And then there is an ability to seek treatment, to get support and engage in recovery, and recovery will look different for everyone and it’s a very personal journey, but it can also be a journey in which they look to gain their freedom back.” l spanzer@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0729 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H EADLINES Virtual Dementia Support Groups New Friendships Blossom During Pandemic L OCA L SOPHIE PANZER | JE STAFF ALTHOUGH REMOTE learning and safety restrictions made Marley Slotkin’s fi rst semester at Temple University anything but a normal college experience, she hasn’t had a problem making new friends. The freshman joined a Facebook group for the Temple Class of 2024 last summer and started connecting with her peers online. She also joined a Snapchat group chat for new Jewish students and became close with the members. “We ended up doing weekly calls, and we all got to know each other really well,” she said. Once she arrived on campus in the fall, Slotkin was able to meet up with members of the group, who are now some of her closest friends. Many of them ended up joining Temple Hillel, where Slotkin is now a student engagement intern. Th ey have partici- pated in group activities like virtual yoga, virtual Shabbat dinners and outdoor gardening together. Many people have used social media and video call platforms to keep in touch with old friends and loved ones during the pandemic, but some, like Slotkin, take it a step further and forge entirely new friendships thanks to an abundance of virtual programs and online groups. Jenn Reiss, director of Jewish student life at West Chester University Hillel, was pregnant with her fi rst child at the beginning of the pandemic and joined a Facebook group for new moms. One day, feeling especially isolated, she put out a call for other mothers who would be giving birth in late August, the same time she was due. Th e response was over- whelming, so she formed a group chat with the fi rst 10 people who responded. Since then, they became a support system for each other by off ering advice, convening on Zoom for group happy hours and organizing gift exchanges. Th ey’re located in diff erent time zones across the country, so if someone is up feeding her baby in the middle of the night, there’s oft en a fellow mother awake to off er encouragement. “Being so alone at home, working from home with the new baby and my husband working from home, it’s just been one of the most helpful things, having this group of ladies to lean on and talk to,” Reiss said. Alicia Rosenbaum made new friends during her Jewish Changemakers fellow- ship, which is run by Jewish Federations of North America. One of the fellows made a Facebook group for everyone in the program, and Rosenbaum joined a group chat for planning virtual events. Th e fellows bonded over their passion for Jewish community, which gradually evolved into virtual game nights and movie nights. Rosenbaum, who lives in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, became especially close with Samantha Kuvin, who lives in Ohio, and Izzy Bennett, who lives in Maryland. “Even though we met over the summer, we still tend to talk every week or so. And I actually had a virtual birthday in late February and they came to that. And they’ve gotten to Specially Designed for Families and Caregivers on Zoom The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month March 30, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Joining is easy! Call 215.321.6166 or e-mail Yardley@arden-courts.com to register and receive the link to join the support group. 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Eugene Desyatnik, co-founder of Sew Face Masks Philadelphia, made several new friends through the mutual aid organization. He channeled his commu- nity organizing background to grow the group on a Facebook page during the earlier days of the pandemic, when face masks were in short supply and desperately needed by essential workers. Founders organized mask- making events, material swaps and delivery routes over Slack channels and Discord. People from across the Greater Philadelphia area joined, putting Desyatnik in contact with volunteers outside his own neighborhood, Bella Vista. The group had online sew-ins, or “sew-a-longs” where they chatted and made masks together on Zoom. Conversations eventually grew Alicia Rosenbaum (top left) hosts a virtual birthday party. beyond exchanging materials and sewing patterns to touch on people’s personal lives. “Without these Facebook groups, I don’t think I would have met anybody over the past year,” said Desyatnik, who considers himself an introvert. Local activity has slowed now that the vaccine rollout is underway, but Desyatnik and other group members are now collaborating with volunteers across the country to send masks to Native American tribes hit hard by COVID-19. Back at Temple, Slotkin also became friends with people in her residence hall, the people she works with as a campus tour guide and members of the women’s fitness group. The latter get together for outdoor workouts and weekend social events. The only place where she feels connecting is more difficult is in classes, which are mostly remote. Virtual learning doesn’t give her much opportunity to get to know her classmates. Still, she feels lucky that she has had so many opportunities to make new connections. Photo by Alicia Rosenbaum “Now, more so than ever, is the time to just reach out to people and make the effort to put yourself out there, even if you’re nervous about doing that,” she said. “We’re all going through this together.” l spanzer@jewishexponent. com; 215-832-0729 Katie Low distributes face masks made by Sew Face Masks Philadelphia. Courtesy of Eugene Desyatnik Dear Reader - You may have noticed delays in the timely delivery of your paper over the past 3-4 months. Rest assured that the Jewish Exponent continues to function as normal: Our paper continues to be printed weekly and is distributed to our postal centers every Wednesday. These delivery delays are the result of the ongoing challenges faced by the USPS and beyond the scope of our control. 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UPPE R DU BLI N ! M LE OO LAB DR AI BE V 2 TS A I UN N M OW OD L EL EA S SIN OP G EN ! ANYONE WHO RECEIVED a $1,400 check from the government this month knows something big happened in Congress recently, but the latest pandemic relief package goes far beyond individual payments. The American Rescue Plan passed March 6 and allocates $1.9 trillion to individuals, small businesses and nonprofits, state and local governments, food distribution sites, health care providers and schools. It also extends emergency unemploy- ment benefits and provides tax breaks to low-income individ- uals and families with children. The Jewish Federations of North America held a webinar on March 18 to inform stakeholders UPSCALE LIVING STEPS ABOVE IT ALL! 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To put this into perspective, this is the largest investment in the public health system in the history of the country.” ELIZABTH CULLEN “To put this into perspective, this is the largest investment in the public health system in the history of the country,” Cullen said. The money, she explained, goes directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to federal community health centers. Bill language specifies that $15 billion should be used for the creation of pop-up clinics and mobile vaccine distribution to reach people in underserved commu- nities, $460 million is for ramping up vaccine commu- nication and outreach and $47.8 billion will go to creating a national COVID-19 testing strategy. She said the bill allocates $4 billion to address the mental health and substance use crisis that has accompanied the pandemic, with $50 million in grants available to local nonprofits and community organizations that tackle the issue. Aaron Kaufman, senior legislative associate, said the relief package includes $12.67 billion for home- and commu- nity-based services for the 10 million Americans with disabilities on Medicaid. “Those are things like showering, shaving, dressing, activities of daily living, non-emergency medical trans- portation, job coaching, et cetera,” he said. “This money is very, very exciting.” The new round of aid makes several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, the forgivable loans designed to help small businesses and nonprofits keep employees on payroll through pandemic-in- duced closures and revenue loss. While the CARES Act defined small businesses as those with fewer than 100 employees, that number was increased to 500. The new rules also reduce the amount of financial loss a business is required to show to qualify. The deadline to apply for PPP aid from the Small Business Administration is March 31, but JFNA encour- ages applicants to contact state representatives and urge them to extend the deadline. There is a pre-written letter asking senators to cosponsor S. 723, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act of JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H eadlines Name: American Friends of Magen David Width: 5.5 in Depth: 11 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE 3/25 Ad Number: 00093590 Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 Hank Butler (top) and Robin Schatz discuss how the American Rescue Plan will impact Pennsylvania.  Screenshots by Sophie Panzer 2021, that can be signed and sent at JewishTogether.org. Stephan Kline, associate vice president for public policy, said non-public schools, including Jewish day schools, are eligible for a total of $5.5 billion from ARP and the COVID-19 relief bill that passed in December. Schools are eligible if they enroll a significant percentage of low-income students and can show they are among the schools most impacted by the crisis. The money will be administered by state Departments of Education. Darcy Hirsh, director of government affairs, said emergency food and shelter programs are getting $510 million in all, which will be administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to a nationwide network of 14,000 local emergency food and shelter boards and state committees. Hirsh said $50 billion will go to improve access to child care through grants to low-income families and grants for child care centers that lost money and resources due to lack of enrollment. She urged anyone interested in applying to reach out to their state Department of Social Services. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM At a Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia community meeting on March 19, Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. said his county will receive $161 million from the relief package. Lawrence Jr. said a large portion of the money will go to food distribution, particularly for students missing free meals they would normally receive at school, and vaccinations. Some will go to help small businesses and nonprofits with the costs of closures. Money will be allocated to address issues that have been worsened by the health crisis, such as homelessness and addiction. Hank Butler, executive director of the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition, said Pennsylvania received $13 billion from the rescue package, with $5.7 billion allocated to local governments and $2.5 billion used to address government deficits. The state legislature is still debating how to use the remaining $4.8 billion, although Butler said the vaccine rollout would be the highest priority. l This Passover, help us make it possible to celebrate another kind of freedom. Freedom from a pandemic. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, there’s reason for hope. And no country has offered more hope for what life might be like again than Israel, which has led the world in immunizing its people. Magen David Adom, Israel’s paramedic and Red Cross service, has played a major role in this success. MDA has treated tens of thousands of stricken Israelis, administered Covid tests to more than 4 million, and vaccinated Israel’s most vulnerable populations, including all its nursing home residents. When you support Magen David Adom, your gift has an immediate impact in helping Israelis — today and every day. Make a gift today. 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It works like this: Each Thursday night, Home Appétit’s menu goes live online, and remains live until Saturday night. After indicating how many people are going to need serving, customers select from a wide variety of “Greens & Grains,” “Entrées” and “Add-Ons,” the only category with additional cost. Then, customers schedule a delivery for sometime on Monday evening, and over the weekend, Wallach and his team cook and box those thousands of meals at the Methodist Services Main Campus near Saint Joseph’s University. On Monday, drivers with some knowledge about the food they’re delivering — a key selling point of Home Appétit, to Wallach’s mind — are dispatched. Everything arrives prepared and ready to See Delivery, Page 15 Lee Wallach and Home Appétit deliver thousands of meals throughout the Greater Philadelphia area each week. Photo by Rosie Simmons Name: Brightview Senior Living Width: 9.25 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE S TAY S O C I A L . S TAY S A F E . 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Please include your name and phone number, which ad you would like and how the message should read or call Nicole @ 215-832-0749 (all congratulation ads must be paid for in advance) 14 MARCH 25, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H EADLINES Delivery Continued from Page 13 BUSINESS DIRECTORY in kitchens from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bethany Beach, Florida, to Miami, and cooked in New York City and Napa Valley. In 2013, he moved to Philadelphia with his family, where he started cooking for diners in the city and the surrounding suburbs. Wallach tries to bring the infl uences of those varied locales to his work, but they all compete with one special cuisine: the Middle Eastern and Israeli food of his childhood. “Th ere are almost always Middle Eastern infl uences on those menus,” Wallach said. “I love that fl avor profi le, I love that style of cooking, I love the fl exibility of it, the diff erent nuances between different countries and regions and cultures within each country.” Wallach spoke Hebrew with his Israeli mother growing up, and they frequently traveled to Israel. After graduating from George Washington University in 2008, Wallach spent the next six years working for various eateries. Aft er he moved back into Philadelphia, Wallach was looking for a little more fl exi- bility, and found it as a personal chef. Th e family he cooked for quickly spread the word of his talents, and Wallach suddenly found himself with a growing list of personal clients alongside a burgeoning meal delivery service run out of his home kitchen, named by his wife, Susan Wallach: Home Appétit. It wasn’t until about two years ago that the delivery service began to overtake the personal chef business, sending Wallach and his growing team from kitchen to kitchen as their client list ballooned. He’s not sure what the future will look like for Home Appétit, nor what he wants it to look like. “Th ere’s still a lot of oppor- tunity,” Wallach said. ● eat, in fully recyclable delivery materials. Wallach, 34 and a father of two, has cooked professionally for years, and running some version of Home Appétit in Philadelphia since 2013. When the pandemic began, he said, he and his team realized that the infrastructure and the existing customer base meant that they were going to be just fi ne. “We realized early that we were well positioned to be successful,” Wallach said. Local food industry experts say ventures like Wallach’s refl ect a trend that predates quarantine but has grown exponentially because of it: ghost kitchens, an arrange- ment where food is available for delivery from services without a storefront. Ceridwyn King, a professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University, explained that there are two types of ghost kitchens. Th ere are restaurants forced to abandon all in-person dining during the pandemic, and services like Wallach’s. Th e former were forced to get rid of front-of-house opera- tions, while the latter never had to worry about them. “It’s an appealing business model,” King said. Ben Fileccia, director of operations and strategy (Philadelphia region) for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, said that part of the reason that services like Wallach’s have succeeded during the pandemic is new consumer attitudes toward ordering in. “A lot of people that weren’t comfortable or conditioned to order takeout and food delivery prior to March 16, 2020 have now been conditioned to it,” he said. Over the years, Wallach, who moved around the country as a child, has done the same with jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; his talents as a chef. 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Since the sick and elderly face greater risk of fatality from COVID-19 than the young and healthy, it is not ethical for the latter to cut in front of the former to obtain a vaccine. “Essentially, it’s incorrect and unethical because you’re taking away from someone else something that has a much better chance of helping them than helping you,” he said. Line cutters are also holding back society as a whole if they get their shot too early, he said. “Society did not shut down because young, healthy people were getting sick, getting a few symptoms and getting better,” Brennan said. “Society shut down because of the people that were getting it, getting hospital- ized and so many didn’t make it.” Rabbi Gregory Marx, senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen, said Leviticus 19 makes it clear that line-jumping before all seniors are able to get vaccinated contradicts the Jewish obliga- tion to help the elderly. ‘Leviticus 19 says, ‘You shall rise before the aged and honor the old because I am the Lord your God,’” Marx said. “In other words, you show defer- ence to those who need respect who normally don’t get it.” He added that Jewish texts advocate to protect the vulner- able, such as the widow, the orphan and the stranger, which emphasizes the importance of ensuring marginalized groups have access to the vaccine fi rst. “All of Judaism I see as trying to refi ne human nature, so we don’t act like animals, that it’s not the survival of the fi ttest, it’s not the survival of the strongest, it’s the emergence of a sense of righteousness, a sense of equity and fairness, because we are all created in the image of God,” he said. A Moderna COVID-19 vaccine syringe Photo by Anthony Quintano licensed under Creative Commons license CC-BY-2.0 Rabbi Mira Wasserman, director of the Center for Jewish Ethics at Reconstructing Judaism and assistant professor of rabbinic Jumping the line is a way of saying, ‘My life is worth more than the literature at Reconstructionist other person.’” Rabbinical College, said line-jumping contradicts the core RABBI MIRA WASSERMAN Jewish value of the equality of all human life. “Jumping the line is a way Rabbi Seth Haaz, senior Sanhedrin 4:5 and Berakhot “We know that the pandemic of saying, ‘My life is worth rabbi at Har Zion Temple in 17a, make it clear that getting has aff ected diff erent groups more than the other person,’” Penn Valley, also said Talmudic a vaccine before someone who diff erently. Alongside the elderly, she said. texts about equality, like is more at-risk does not align other groups that have borne a with Jewish ethics, particularly really heavy burden in terms of in the face of limited supply. the cost of the illness are of course However, things get more people of color and working poor complicated when vaccines are people. And so they’re another set to expire and distributors group that the plan for vaccine can’t fi nd eligible takers due to distribution is meant to protect,” ELDER LAW the time crunch. Wasserman said. AND “In those cases, when Tornberg said the value ESTATE PLANNING vaccines are going to be wasted, of tzedakah means Jews are they shouldn’t be wasted. Th ey obligated to acknowledge that Wills Trusts should go to helping people,” not everyone has equal access he said. In this specifi c situa- to health care and work to Powers of Attorney tion, it would be acceptable make it more accessible. Living Wills to get a vaccine before being “It means righteousness, Probate Estates declared eligible. and it’s about equity, not to Protect assets from Wasserman and Tornberg be nice, but because a society nursing home added that, in most cases, should be built around the idea line-cutting contradicts the that everyone can get what LARRY SCOTT AUERBACH, ESQ. Jewish value of justice. 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Locals like Albert and Toni Algazi, Jocelyne Balcher, Rabbi Albert Gabbai of Congregation Mikveh Israel and Joyce de Botton each left Egypt between 1956-1970 under intense pressure from the government, or worse. They were forced out, or they left in the cover of night, with only what they could carry. They were driven from Cairo and Alexandria and ended up in Philadelphia, where the yearly command- ment holds special meaning. “When we do the Haggadah every year, and we sit down and we read, it does bring some memories from Egypt,” Albert Algazi said. In 1948, there were about 75,000 Jews in Egypt. After the establishment of the state of Israel, the Egyptian govern- ment began to pressure the Jewish community, detaining, expelling or expropriating the property of thousands. By the time the Six-Day War began in 1967, many Egyptian Jews had already fanned out across the world. Most recent estimates put the Jewish population of Egypt today at about 10. Albert Algazi, 72, and his sister, Jocelyne Balcher, 61, lived in Cairo with their mother, Toni Algazi, 95. Today, Albert Algazi splits time between Yardley and Florida, Balcher calls Langhorne home and Toni Algazi lives at a senior living community in Voorhees, New Jersey. Toni Algazi was the daughter of a Syrian Jewish father, a tailor, and an Italian Jewish mother, who stayed home with the family. They spoke Arabic and French in the house, and attended the Sha’ar Hashamayim Synagogue. “In Cairo, it was beautiful,” Toni Algazi said. “I can’t deny that it was beautiful. Little by JEWISHEXPONENT.COM CALL (215) 887-0877 FOR DETAILS e-mail: ntsad@aol.com; visit: www.tay-sachs.org ■ Screening for other Jewish Genetic Diseases also available. This message is sponsored by a friend of From left: Jacqueline Aguib, Toni Algazi, Jocelyne Balcher, Albert Algazi, Ezi Algazi and Charles Algazi, in Cairo Courtesy of Albert Algazi Rabbi Albert Gabbai (seated) during his bar mitzvah at Sha’ar Hashamayim Synagogue in Cairo Courtesy of Rabbi Albert Gabbai little, it changed while we were there. We did not realize and then it was dangerous.” Albert Algazi was just shy of 18 when his mother and father woke him early on Feb. 2, 1966, and told him to hurry to the limousine waiting outside. In a quiet moment, he looked out from the balcony and realized he was looking out at Cairo for the last time. The limo took the family to Port Said, packed with all they could fit, including a Torah and the pittance of their savings that they were permitted to take. They boarded a ship for Marseille, France, where Toni Algazi had family. Stateless and without passports, the family stayed in France until August, when they left for Trenton, New Jersey, where Toni Algazi’s husband, Charles, had a brother. Balcher, who was only 5 when the family fled, has been back to Egypt, but Albert Algazi and Toni Algazi never returned. On March 24, the latter two spoke about their experiences on a Zoom panel for American Friends of Kaplan Medical Center, in an event titled “Zecher L’Tziat Mitzrayim: Personal Experiences of Being in Egypt.” Joining them on that panel was Gabbai, a native of Cairo who remembers a flourishing, cosmopolitan Jewish commu- nity, rife with civic associations and economic opportunity. His father was born in Baghdad, and his mother in Italy, making Gabbai a first-generation Egyptian. They spoke French, Italian and English at home, and enough Arabic to navigate the grocery store. But it wasn’t to last. “There was no future for the Jews in Egypt,” Gabbai said. He was in high school when the Six-Day War began; this was when Gabbai and his three brothers were taken to prison camps. They would remain there without trial, charges or legal representation until 1970. After international pressure, Egypt released Gabbai and his brothers, who were flown to Paris. Gabbai stayed there for about a year before he came to New York, where he’d remain until moving to Philadelphia in 1988. His life in Egypt and his subsequent detention come to mind each year at Pesach, and he’s blunt on the subject. “I don’t have to pretend,” Gabbai said. “I lived it, OK?” He’s never been back to Egypt, and doesn’t plan to return. For de Botton, born to a well-off family in Alexandria, the pandemic was a time to reflect on her journey to America. Her family’s experi- ence of Egypt was far from bondage, an experience she recounts in a self-published book that she created for her family over the last year, “Nana’s Story: From Egypt to America.” De Botton describes a life in Alexandria filled with parties, loves won and lost and meringue at the Sporting Club. JEWISH EXPONENT After the Suez Crisis in 1956, her husband, Claude de Botton, decided that he wanted to leave Egypt, to return to his studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She mourns the life she’d left behind, and still feels angry about what she lost. The early days in the United States were difficult, but the family eventually found success Nat’l Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of Delaware Valley on the Main Line, and de Botton is proud of their lives here and elsewhere; through her husband, she is related to the famed Swiss writer, Alain de Botton. “I have lived the American Dream!!” she wrote. l jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 Exclusive Women’s Apparel Botique Made in USA Custom designs, color options and free alterations available Evening Gowns Suits/Separates Cocktail Dresses 61 Buck Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.elanaboutique.com (215)953-8820 Consult with the designer to explore your style options MARCH 25, 2021 17 O pinion Letter from the Editor Putting Things Into Perspective BY LIZ SPIKOL PEOPLE TALK A LOT these days about pandemic silver linings — the unexpected good that’s come from a very dark time. Then there’s the silver-linings guilt: How can I possibly celebrate the fact that I now bake kickass sourdough bread when people are sick and dying? My silver-linings guilt started early, as I experienced lockdown as the fulfillment of my every fantasy. As a true introvert, I always dreamed of staying inside and working from home without any social obligations. But real life always demanded something different, so I scurried to catch trains and planes, always running five minutes late and feeling stressed and exhausted. I used to fantasize about a giant pause button I could press to stop the world for just a couple of days. Then the pandemic hit the pause button for all of us. At the beginning of this year, in the wake of that pause, I reassessed my priorities — informed not only by a year of pandemic but also by what I considered to be a disas- trous authoritarian presidency and a much-needed national reckoning with racial inequity. And I realized it was time to make some changes in my life. After five years in the Jewish media space, I am moving on to work in the nonprofit sector. I’ll be joining an organiza- tion, Mighty Writers, that has been teaching kids to think clearly and write with clarity since 2009, a mission close to my heart. In response to the pandemic, Mighty Writers has added food distribution to its services, and continues to expand its charge in order to keep kids safe. I’m excited to be a part of that very worthwhile effort. In my two years as editor- in-chief, I did not plant a huge stake in the ground of Jewish journalism. That was deliberate. Past editors have had rather distinct editorial personalities and political viewpoints, and I wanted to stay away from that — perhaps revealing my introversion more than I intended. But I didn’t want the paper to be about me — I wanted it to be about you, even as I attempted to expand the idea of what “you” meant. Under my watch, I have tried to make sure the Jewish Exponent represented the truly multifaceted nature of the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community, including LGBTQ Jews, Jews of color, affiliated and unaffiliated Jews, Jews by choice, Jews from different denominational backgrounds and Jews from disparate countries of origin. I wanted to ensure that women and non-binary voices were heard more often in the opinion section, and that sources for stories were diverse. The effort to portray a full spectrum of Jewish identity has paid dividends for the publication and for its growing readership. Such a broad approach is essential to the survival of the Jewish press, so I’m glad that the new editor of the Jewish Exponent, Gabe Kahn, has so much experience in dealing with these issues. Formerly editor-in-chief of the New Jersey Jewish News, Gabe was brought in last year by the Jewish newspaper The Boston Advocate to oversee their final months. A graduate of Columbia’s journalism school and Brandeis before that, Kahn, a husband and father of two (well, three — a boy, a girl and one pandemic puppy), has contributed widely to both Jewish and secular media. He’s a smart editor, a friendly guy and an all-around great pick for this job, even if he does root for Boston sports teams, which is obviously a huge personality flaw that readers will have to overlook. I have no doubt I’m leaving the paper in capable hands — another pandemic silver lining, you could say. As for me, I will keep in touch, probably by sending Gabe little notes about AP Style arcana and submitting strident op-eds about the wonders of working from home. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to spend some time with such a devoted and passionate readership. I’m sure it has been the high point of my journalism career. I wish you all a lovely Pesach and the best in the future. Stay safe. l Raising Asian Jewish Kids in the U.S. Has Never Been More Scary BY MELODY MUHLRAD LAST WEEK, eight people were killed — including six women of Asian descent — at three massage parlors in the Atlanta area. This horri- fying shooting came at a time of alarming xenophobia and bigotry against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States amid the 18 MARCH 25, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 1,900% in the United States, with women reporting 2.3 times more hate incidents than men. Experts have blamed this troubling uptick in Asian hate crimes, in part, on Donald Trump’s dangerous rhetoric, with the former president using damaging terms such as “China virus” and “kung flu” to refer to COVID-19. The details surrounding this tragedy are continuing to develop, as more information regarding the victims and gunman are being released. Despite the fact that the majority of the victims were Asian women, the motivation behind the gunman’s massacre is still to be determined. I am an Asian American Jewish woman living in Los Angeles. My parents immigrated from Taiwan in the 1970s, and my twin sister and I were born in Los Angeles in the 1980s. I converted to Judaism three years ago, before my second child was born, a decision that was many years in the making. My husband and I are currently raising our two Asian American Jewish preschool-aged children in Los Angeles. News reports surrounding the violence in Atlanta have been very careful in how they describe the shootings and the gunman’s motivations. The media has carefully parsed details of the victims, empha- sizing that six of the eight victims were Asian (two were JEWISH EXPONENT white) and seven of the victims were women (one was male). It is as if the fact that not all the victims were Asian, and not all were female — even though the overwhelming majority were Asian females — should make the situation any less alarming. Even if this tragedy does not end up being classified as a hate crime, it is undoubtedly a hate-filled, violent attack aimed squarely at Asian women. The media’s couched and carefully chosen statements do a disser- vice to how horrific the crime is that was committed. When I first heard of the shootings, I had just finished putting my two energetic young children to bed. As parents of young children know, my day had been jam-packed with preschool dropoff and pickup, meals, bath, bedtime and so on, all amid the backdrop of the pandemic. The moments of quiet after my kids fall asleep each day are precious to me — a reprieve from the chaos that riddles my days. I finally sat down to rest when I noticed I had missed a text message from my husband, who was still finishing up his work. He had sent me a Twitter link accompanied by the comment, “So scary, 8 Asian women murdered in ATL.” I stopped in my tracks. In complete disbelief, I had to read his description twice. I quickly forwarded the link to my sister, who had not heard the news yet, and she wrote back sharing my shock and horror. As a mother of half-Asian JEWISHEXPONENT.COM O pinion Jewish children, the tragedy in Atlanta led me to fear for the safety of my children. It’s the kind of fear that you not only comprehend in your head, but one that you physically feel course through your veins. My children will grow up in a society where some people may hate them because of the color of their skin and others may hate them for the faith that they believe in (and, of course, there are plenty who would hate them for both reasons). As a mother, I was left with two big questions. How do I keep my children safe from the hate that Asians and Jewish people experience on a daily basis in the United States? And how do I best educate my children on a society where people are hated or victimized for their race and/or their religion? I’m embarrassed to admit this, but my first reaction when thinking about how to best protect my children from the Asian and Jewish hate that they may experience was to flee. After my initial shock over the Atlanta shootings, I found myself dramatically proclaiming to my husband that I didn’t think that the United States was a safe place for our family anymore. Sure, it was an extreme reaction to what had happened, but perhaps it was the “fight or flight” reaction to fear that led me to choose “flight.” In the past, my husband and I have talked about moving to a different country — particu- larly to China or Taiwan, given that I still have many extended family members there. It’s an idea we’ve addressed with more seriousness in the last year as COVID-19 has created more remote work environments. Now that anti-Semitism has hit an all-time high and Asian hate crimes are increasing in the United States, perhaps it is time to make this move? And yet, upon further reflection, I recognized that fleeing the country is not the answer. In this dark time, I am reminded of the Jewish JEWISHEXPONENT.COM principle of tikkun olam, or repairing the world — the idea being that although the world is a good place, God left us room to make improvements. I realized that the way to keep my children safe is to do my best to make the world a safer place for them. I’m still figuring out what this means for me, and I know that this will be a lifelong process. But some ideas I have are continuing to give tzedakah to charities that are doing important work to fight anti-Semitism and Asian hate, bringing awareness to these important issues, and continuing to stand up against hateful rhetoric. daughter, Ruth, is named after her great-grandmother, Ruth. In the bible, Ruth was a widow who loyally remained with her husband’s mother, even after her husband’s death, choosing to accept a life of poverty among people she admired. Ruth — who is famous for being the first woman in the bible to convert to Judaism — the utters the famous words, “Where you go I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth 1:16). Ruth is an example of loyalty and devotion, and true friendship. Our 2-year-old son, Micah, was named after his great- KVETCH ’N’ KVELL Evangelicals Misunderstood by Letter Writer I AM DISAPPOINTED and concerned at the limited under- standing of evangelical Christians expressed in a recent letter to the Exponent (“Jews a Means to an End for Evangelicals,” March 18). I want to set the record straight based on my 25 years’ experience dialoguing and interacting with the Bucks County Christian Coalition as a member of the American Jewish Committee. Evangelicals are passionate in their support of the state of Israel as a Jewish homeland and actively oppose those who would try to undermine Israel. In addition, they politically lobby against anti-Semitism in the United States and throughout the world. The members of the Bucks County Christian Coalition have always recognized and respected the differences in our belief systems and have never sought to convert the Jewish members, although I am certain they would be gratified if we did. Evangelicals support Israel. They do so with strong beliefs that differ from ours. However, they are often more vigorous and politically active in their support of Israel than some of our fellow religionists. To reject the support of evangelicals for the My hope is that my husband and I can teach our state of Israel would be, in my mind, an active of narrow minded- ness, bigotry and lack of proportion on our part. children to be loyal to each part of their mixed I feel that the rejection of this wonderful and supportive group of Christians, based upon the insensitivity of one of its members, identities. is excessive and unwarranted. I invite the writer to join with us at our next AJC-BCCC dialogue. This may be a life-changing For my children, I know it grandfather, Martin. In experience for the writer as it has been for all of us participants. Dr. Leon S. Malmud | Rydal will be important to educate the bible, Micah fearlessly them on their dual Asian and denounced the evils that had Jewish identities in order to filled his beloved land. As a No Mention of NY Triangle Shirtwaist Fire? allow them to fully embrace prophet, he elaborates on what the multi-faceted identities God expects from Israel: “He “Women’s History Month: Remembering the Philadelphia that they hold. Our family has has told thee, man, what is good, Shirtwaist Strike of 1909” (March 18) was incomplete. There absolutely should have been a mention at some point — discussed the importance of and what God requires of thee: visiting China and Israel (when only to do justly, and to love perhaps at the end — of the New York Triangle shirtwaist fire on it is safe to travel again) in kindness, and to walk humbly March 25, 1911, in which 146 workers died; some jumped to their order to help teach them about with thy God.” Micah is an deaths. This was only 13 months after the Philadelphia strike the history of both of their example of humility, kindness, ended in February 1910. In particular, the Exponent story had a tragic connection with cultures, as well as to meet and standing up against evil. These are all qualities that the sentence, “Fire escapes were locked ... ” That was a major others that are both similar and different from them. My we aim to impart on our reason for the New York deaths. l Dr. Frederick J. Goldstein | Meadowbrook husband and I hope to raise children. My hope is that my them to be open-minded and husband and I can teach our STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER to love who they are — and to children to be loyal to each We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the signed opinion columns and let- also appreciate the differences part of their mixed identities, ters to the editor published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They do of others. I only hope that this to be kind and humble towards not necessarily reflect the views of the officers and boards of the Jewish Publishing Group, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia or the Jewish Exponent. Send continual lifelong education others, to enjoy friendship with letters to letters@jewishexponent.com or fax to 215-569-3389. Letters should be a will help them stand against those that are different from maximum of 200 words and may be edited for clarity and brevity. Unsigned letters will not be the Asian and Jewish hate that them, and to have courage to published. they may encounter in their stand up against any evil that they will encounter. l lifetimes. When reflecting on raising children amid this tragedy Melody Muhlrad is a freelance and rising hate crimes, I also writer and stay-at-home mother found myself thinking about of two preschool-aged kids in Los Tell us what you’re thinking the names that my husband Angeles. She has a Juris Doctor and interact with the community and I had chosen for my from UCLA Law and a master’s in at jewishexponent.com children, and the hopes that public health from Yale University. we had for them when they This piece was originally published Connect with us on were born. Our 4-year-old on Kveller. Join the conversation! JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 25, 2021 19 L ifestyle /C ulture Russian Winter Vegetable Soup F OO D KERI WHITE | JE FOOD COLUMNIST I CAME ACROSS a version of this in a Facebook post — it was called “Monday Soup,” and was said to have been found in a Russian cookbook called “Kachka” by Portland, Oregon-based chef Bonnie Frumkin Morales. As the story goes, years ago, Morales’ mother ran a Russian Jewish day care center out of her home in Chicago and made a large batch of this soup every Monday to serve to her charges. It is warm health-giving comfort in a bowl, made with winter vegetables and rounded out with rolled oats, which thicken the soup but kind of disappear in the cooking process. It reminded me of a dish my beloved late father-in-law used to make — he amusingly called it “a mess.” He, too, was of Russian Jewish descent, and would make this pot of vegetable stew/soup/porridge on cold winter days. I tweaked the version posted on Facebook to deliver more garlic flavor and used the vegetables I had on hand. But like many traditional recipes of its kind, the Monday soup accommodates varying prefer- ences and larders. In addition to the ingredi- ents listed below, the addition of cabbage, celery, sweet potatoes, parsnips, kale, beets, onions — really any vegetables — would work here. Ditto rice, barley or farro in place of the oats. The version below kept us warm and cozy during a recent stormy cold snap. 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When I served this for dinner, I added salmon tartines to the menu — open-faced sandwiches on toasted whole- grain bread with a generous schmear of cream cheese, a sprinkling of scallions and a few slices of lox. It was a lovingly delicious nod to my dear, departed father-in-law and some of his favorites. The soup can stand on its own, certainly, but if you want more dishes on the table there are plenty of options. You could easily go a sandwich route here and, since the soup is vegan, you can choose to go in a meat, dairy or pareve direction. Turkey with avocado? Roast beef with horseradish? Yes. Grilled cheese? Quesadilla? Swiss cheese with pickles and mustard? Absolutely! Tuna on rye? Sure! Ditto a cheese or charcuterie plate, some interesting breads, focaccia or crackers. Another good option could be a grain or bean dish. Consider a chickpea salad, tabouli, couscous or hummus. Regardless of how you accom- pany it, this soup is a winner. One really amazing thing about this soup is the simplicity of it — minimal seasoning, self-cooking broth — it is the quintessen- tial example of the whole being more than the sum of its parts. The original recipe called for a sprinkling of chopped fresh parsley and dill just before serving; I only had JEWISH EXPONENT Russian winter vegetable soup Photo by Keri White parsley in my fridge, so that’s what I used, but dill would add a lively freshness to the soup. A spritz of lemon and a sprinkle of zest also would be a nice complement. whole heads of garlic in half horizontally and place them inside, skin and all, cut side down. Allow the garlic to sizzle a bit and release its flavor, moving it around a bit to avoid sticking, about 3 minutes. Add water, and 2 heads garlic bring it to a boil. Cover the pot, lower the heat and simmer for 2 tablespoons olive oil about 45 minutes until the broth 1-2 teaspoons salt is well flavored. Add salt and 1-2 teaspoons pepper pepper, if needed. 1 gallon water Using a slotted spoon, 1 head cauliflower, cut in remove all of the garlic — heads, ½-inch pieces cloves and skin — from the pot 1 head broccoli, cut in and place it on a plate to cool. ½-inch pieces Meanwhile, add all the vegeta- 2 large Yukon Gold bles and bring it to a simmer. potatoes cut in ½-inch When the garlic is cool pieces enough to handle, remove the 4 carrots, cut in coins cloves from the skin; they will be 1 cup rolled oats soft. Discard the skin. Place the 1 handful fresh parsley, cloves back on the plate and mash chopped them with a fork. Scrape the Optional toppings for mashed garlic into the soup. Add serving: Plain Greek or the oats, and simmer for at least Icelandic yogurt, sour 30 minutes until all vegetables cream, butter, olive oil, are soft and the oats are sort of additional fresh herbs, blended into the soup. Taste and lemon wedges add salt and pepper, if needed. 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Th is week, we spoke to Joan and Ellen Shepp. founder’s name is today. Shepp, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, runs the store alongside her daughter, Ellen Shepp, and the pair have big plans for their 50th year. “Th is is a bigger celebration than we planned because of the last year that we’ve had,” Ellen Shepp said. “So we’re celebrating life. We’re celebrating existence.” Joan and Ellen Shepp spoke about keeping up with the kids and the changing tastes of their customers. FOR 50 YEARS, Philadelphia women in search of something beautiful have gone to Joan Shepp as their guide. Through the unceasing churn of trends, Joan Shepp has remained a constant, whether in Lafayette Hill or Center City, where the store bearing its With the proliferation of direct-to-consumer sales and Instagram clothiers, how do you keep people coming into the store? JS: Th e one thing that girls What’s changed most about like, women like, is they want customer preferences? ES: Back in the day, people to look pretty. Th ey want to look pretty for their signifi cant other. used to buy full-on wardrobes, FASHION JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF And even now more than ever, the little black dress talks to you much more than it did three years ago. Because you can put so many diff erent things with it. Are they going to be short? Are they going to be long? Are they going to wear jewelry? Are they going to wear sunglasses? I love accessories: You can change that dress 20 times. People are waiting to see what other people are wearing, unless they come in, and Ellen shows them, or we show them something new, and they feel good about it. Th ey’re not sure. And so they’re going to look at the next person that’s getting undressed and trying things on. Name: Jewish Fed. of Greater Phila. ( Width: 5.5 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE-ROP Let all who are hungry come and eat. Wishing you and your loved ones a meaningful Passover holiday. Chag Sameach. 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JS: For a while, people were closed down, psychologically. And they were scared, and they wanted to stay home. And they didn’t want to give anybody the virus. But now they see a way that they can go out. And they can go to a restaurant, or they can do this and that, and their minds are more open. ES: We’ve all had a long moment to reevaluate what’s important in life. And it’s our people. And it’s love. And it’s the things we’re passionate about. And so, in our little fashion world, for us, we’re getting phone calls and text messages from people that are telling us, “I’m getting my second vaccine on Tuesday, I will see you two weeks aft er!” ● So how do you keep up with those changes? ES: Well, before this past year, traveling was probably the best education. I mean, we were going to Europe six times a year. We really got to see a few diff erent countries and the streets of New York and the streets of Philly. We’re jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; really fortunate to have young 215-832-0740 22 MARCH 25, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM L ifestyle /C ulture Israeli TV Show ‘The Attaché’ Misdirects T E L EVISION JESSE BERNSTEIN | JE STAFF CHIEF AMONG THE many odd choices made by the creators of “The Attaché,” an Israeli dramatic series from the producers of “Shtisel,” is the show’s title. “The Attaché,” available now with English subtitles on Acorn TV, is not a political drama, nor a diplomatic farce. The title might suggest a workplace comedy- drama or an action-packed spy show. At the very least, it would suggest that the attaché herself would be the main character. Even the title sequence suggests a fast-paced thriller. But “The Attaché” is none of those things, and the attaché, Annabelle Cohen (Héloïse Godet), is the show’s secondary focus. Eli Ben David, who created, wrote and directed the 10-episode first season, also stars as Annabelle’s husband, Avshalom. It is with Avshalom, the attaché’s husband, that “The Attaché” spends most of its time. “The Attaché” is a show about a fraying marriage, a fish-out-of- water tale that builds in suspense and leaves you concerned with the fate of its principal charac- ters. Will they stay in Paris past Annabelle’s one-year fellowship as the aliyah attaché in the Israeli embassy? Can their marriage survive the decision? The chemistry between Ben David and Godet is enough to sustain everything on its own. The setting is beautiful, and the writers tackle vital questions in Hebrew, French, Arabic and English. What slows everything down are the thematic feints, beginning with that misdi- rection of a title: half-gestures toward ideas, plotlines and people that aren’t fully explored. “The Attaché” tells the story of Annabelle and Avshalom, an Israeli couple that moves to Paris for one year with their young son, Uri (Ilay Lax). Annabelle, a native, is delighted JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Eli Ben David plays Avshalom in “The Attaché,” the show he created, wrote and directed. Photos courtesy of Acorn TV From left: Uri (Ilay Lax), Avshalom (Eli Ben David) and Annabelle (Héloïse Godet) star as an Israeli family spending a year in Paris in “The Attaché.” to be home, nearer to her family than she’s been in years, and with an eye toward making the move permanent. Avshalom, a successful musician back in Israel, is sullen and depressed in his new country, unable to pick up the language, without much to do besides dither on the piano at a synagogue that he loathes and pine for his old life. His uncertain place is felt most acutely in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, when his dark skin and inability to speak French leads to his violent arrest. While Avshalom is being thrown in jail, his wife and family are being protected by imposing French-Israeli bodyguards; thus, the tone is set for their respective relation- ships to their new home. The terrorist attack and its aftermath are based on the 2015 Bataclan killings, and Ben David has said that the series is partially based on his experience living in France around that time. However, by the end of the third episode, Avshalom’s paranoia regarding the arrest and the attacks are more or less dropped. Annabelle is a budding diplomat of Ashkenazi stock, the daughter of wealthy, philan- thropic, etiquette-minded snobs; Avshalom is a Metallica- underwear-wearing musician of Moroccan descent, and his father displays a coarseness that his counterparts barely tolerate. Avshalom can speak Arabic, attack by a far-right gang and a bizarre political stunt by a far-left group. It’s a lot of drama for 10 30-minute episodes, and the accumulation of store- brand narrative tricks blend some of the episodes together. But a fine score and quick-cut editing keeps things from dragging too much and, in but not French; vice versa for Annabelle. They’re able to split the difference, less push-and-pull than give-and-take. Avshalom goes to buy a tuxedo for an embassy event when Annabelle asks him to, and he refers to their be-sandaled wedding. It works. Still, brazen elders like Annabelle’s parents (Florence Bloch and Patrick Braoudé) and a foul-mouthed Algerian-Jewish bigot that they invite for dinner (Jean-Louis Tribes) aren’t shy about pointing out the possibly irreconcilable differences that Annabelle and Avshalom can’t or won’t acknowledge. She grows suspicious of Avshalom’s Arab friend, a cafe owner named Said (Karim Saidi), after the terrorist attack, and Avshalom seems to have it out for a young refugee brought to dinner by Annabelle’s parents. Avshalom is protec- tive of his even darker-skinned father, Ovadya (Gabi Amrani), who himself displays callous cruelty toward Arabs. All of this produces knotty questions of race, ethnicity and class that give the show some weight. Avshalom and Annabelle fight and make up, then repeat. There’s a heart attack, a false pregnancy, a hospital- ized parent, a lost child, two thefts, strained friendships, two dramatic firings, near-infi- delities, tense dinners, a racist JEWISH EXPONENT the end, “The Attaché” is worth the price of admission. It’s a small, compelling story about a couple’s struggle to adapt to their new home, however saddled with over-the-top dramatic ballast it may be. l jbernstein@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 Name: Rothenberg Law Firm Width: 3.625 in Depth: 5.5 in Color: Black plus one Comment: JE 3/25 Passover Ad Number: 00093739  §²ž±²¤›  ® (800) 624-8888 PHILADELPHIA | CHERRY HILL | LAKEWOOD NEW YORK | HACKENSACK | MONSEY MARCH 25, 2021 23 Warm Passover Greetings From Feasterville Family Health Care Warm Passover Greetings From HAPPY PASSOVER Alec, Steven, Danny, Bob, Jarett & Zack Warm Passover Greetings From 24 Journeys Unlimited Richboro, PA Warm Passover Greetings From Mollie & Richard Bronstein Warm Passover Greetings From Mark Shestack Sharon, Bill, Ariel, Richard, Blake & Ryan Scarlett Bronstein Lisa, Andrew & Jessie Ravitz & Joe Schreiber Warm Passover Greetings From Warm Passover Greetings From David & Jessica Cavaliere Main Line Yassky Hadassah Warm Passover Greetings From Warm Passover Greetings From Sandra Keller George & Family Margie & Joe Handler MARCH 25, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT Happy Passover Lela & Don Seidel Happy Passover Maxine Greenberg, Realtor Associate BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors Margate, 609-335-1504 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Warm Passover Greetings From Florence Hannah Warm Passover Greetings From Best Wishes to all for a Happy Passover Carol Evans & Milkshake the cat In memory of my husband John Warm Passover Greetings From Gerri & Bart Seinberg Gail, Gary, Andrew, Jeffrey, Tammy & Isabella Krimstock Best Wishes Warm Passover Greetings From to all for a Happy Passover Jay & Linda Scott Warm Passover Greetings From Your Friends at Tikvah tikvahhajmi.org Warm Passover Greetings From Jeremy & Rhonda Soltroff JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT Freddi Barson & Family MARCH 25, 2021 25 Best Wishes to all for a Happy Passover Warm Passover Greetings From Hinda & Harvey Goldberg Warm Passover Greetings From Frank & Mary Feingold Warm Passover Greetings From Mike Costello A SWEET & JOYOUS Passover Joel & Madelyn Mickelberg Best Wishes to all for a Happy Passover Mina Smith-Segal Warm Passover Greetings From Ada & Melvin Gollub 26 MARCH 25, 2021 Mincha-Maariv Minyan of the Beth Zion-Beth Israel Synagogue JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM T orah P ortion Deep in the Trash: A Jewish Pride BY RABBI JONAH RANK Parshat Tzav I DON’T KNOW if the Queen of England disposes of her own waste. Nor can I envision her emptying the contents of an indoor disposal bin into a larger receptacle outside Buckingham Palace. Moreover, I doubt that Queen Elizabeth II drives a rubbish removal service vehicle to transport the royal precinct’s trash down to a landfill. But, if video evidence of all this were to surface, I would try to get the British crown trending on social media. As Tzav, this week’s Torah portion, demonstrates — an ancient Israelite elite served their people and their Lord by taking out the trash. Descendants of the first Israelite High Priest, the kohanim (‘priests’) acted as a cleaning service. In Leviticus 6:4, while describing the ashes that remain on the altar designated the olah (i.e., the ‘whole-burnt’ sacrifice), God commands Moses to ensure the priest on-duty “will remove his clothes and wear other clothes and bring the ashes to outside the camp — at a pure place.” Whereas Jewish clergy serving large institutions rarely handle the trash, Leviticus deems sacred the sanitation work of the kohanim. In the late 12th century, Maimonides read the verse above and declared picking up the ash “one service among the many services of priesthood” (Mishneh Torah, Hilkhot Temidin UMussafin 2:10). The medieval philosopher went on to interpret the verse closely, stipulating that the priest wearing “’other’ [clothes] doesn’t bespeak casual clothes — just something ‘less’ uppity than the primary [priestly] garb” (ibid.). In his mind, the ‘other’ clothes that the priest would don for these ashen duties would still be some holy uniform. In one attack, however, against Maimonides’ supposed sanctifying of the priestly ash trash service, the Turkish Rabbi Yehudah Rosanes (1657– 1727), in his Mishneh LaMelekh (responding to Maimonides’ previously cited passage), called out Maimonides for what appears to be some hypocrisy. In fact, Maimonides does backtrack, clearly stating “removing that [ash] to the ‘outside’ is not a [sacred] service” (ibid. 2:14). Whereas a reader like Rabbi Avraham ben David, writing in 12th century France, pithily distin- guished as two totally separate activities picking up ashes and disposing ashes (commenting on ibid., 2:15) — Rabbi Yosef Karo, in 16th century Safed, understood ash lifting and ash removing as two linked activ- ities (as explained in his Kesef Mishnah on ibid., 2:10). Still, traditional scholars defending Maimonides’ generous classi- fication of ash pickup as holy service have long found themselves unable to defend Maimonides’ mixing of these messages. Truly though, whether Maimonides was of two opinions on the matter does not matter. What we must ask is: What could have made ash disposal holy? The priestly imagina- tion that steers Leviticus is obsessed with the idea of dirti- ness. British anthropologist. Mary Douglas considers “dirt ... a relative idea” (“Purity and Danger,” ARK Edition, 1984, p. 37). “Shoes,” she illustrates, “are not dirty in themselves, but it is dirty to place them on the dining-table…” (ibid.). The act of distinguishing where something belongs or does not belong is sacred priestly work. This is why Leviticus deals with purity and impurity, proper sacrifices and improper sacri- fices, yeses and nos, and the beliefs of what renders Israelites civilized or uncivilized. So, for a fleeting but impactful moment, Maimonides enter- tained a message buried in CAN DL E L IGHTIN G March 26 April 2 the Torah: leaders who define culture, by determining what is or isn’t appropriate, must both protect what we need and dispose of that which we no longer need. The priests — the ritual artisans of ancient Israelite life — serve as the mechanics of the altar, its customer service agents, its chefs and its cleaning crew. Kohanim make the sacrifices happen. And every sacrifice leaves behind residue. (Even the wholly burnt olah leaves ashes.) Because the kohanim cause the ashes, kohanim must remove the ashes. On the one hand, ash removal work is beneath the kohanim. They exchange their professional garb for something with less oomph. On the other hand, who could do this job better than kohanim? Kohanim didn’t just know every sacred nook of the tabernacle where the altar was housed and every holy cranny of the encampment where the Israelites rested. The kohanim apparently even knew how to travel, as per Leviticus 6:4, “outside the camp” and still find “a pure place.” Incidentally, the kohanim were a people to whom God apportioned no land, a clan who knew their way outside the main domestic territory of the Israelites, a family who lived off of the generosity of donations, 7:01 p.m. 7:08 p.m. and a team who cleaned holy spaces and disposed trash for other users. Not all — but a good amount — of the responsibilities and economic profile of kohanim mirror those of many blue-collar workers employed by many synagogues today. Without such vital laborers as our custodians, many synagogues would not be operating. Many dues-paying synagogue members have much more in common with the Queen of England than with the kohanim of old. When prosperity or privi- lege distances many Jews from the effects of wastefulness, let us accept responsibility for what we create and discard well what we don’t need. And if we need partners in priestly work, let us not disparage our institutions’ kohanim. l Rabbi Jonah Rank is the director of the Shul School at Kehilat HaNahar in New Hope. 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. changing addresses? DON’T MISS A SINGLE ISSUE OF THE Call 215.832.0700 or email subscriptions@jewishexponent.com with your new address. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 25, 2021 27 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. Always There: Jewish Federation Gives Additional Resources to the Community During Funding Lull A THIRD OF PRIVATE GIVING happens in the first four weeks of a sudden disaster and the remaining two-thirds of giving occurs within two months thereafter, according to a 2018 report from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. This giving stops almost completely after five or six months, with less funding available for the critical phases of recovery and rebuilding. But this has not been the case in the Jewish Greater Philadelphia region. Due to the communities’ resilience and continued generosity, the response to the economic, social and emotional impact of COVID-19 has not followed the general pattern of severe decline in resources over time. Since last March, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has continually worked with local agencies to address the needs of those most vulnerable. The Jewish community donated millions of dollars and volun- teered their time to provide nutritious meals to the food insecure, friendly phone calls to and technology access for 28 MARCH 25, 2021 isolated seniors, three-ply surgical masks distribution to first-responders and at-risk populations, job resources to the newly unemployed, and other critical services. This steadfast support is essential in adapting to the ever-changing landscape of those in need and how agencies are able to serve them. “Providing food security for our community members remains a priority and a challenge,” said Brian Gralnick, director of the Jewish Federation’s social responsibility efforts. “The pandemic has caused dramatic reductions in the types of foods available from food banks and, as a result, food pantries are spending more out of pocket to make up for reduced supply and variety.” In addition to the Jewish Federation’s ongoing relief efforts, the organization was approached by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) with an opportunity to make an even greater impact. It was a human services match challenge, locally called the Maimonides Fund. JEWISH EXPONENT In just six short weeks, the Jewish Federation raised more than $1 million, which was matched with $500,000 by JFNA for a total of $1.6 million of funding for service agencies that focus on housing, food, medical care and mental health assistance. “The JFNA Funds were immensely helpful, because they provided additional resources after the typical decrease in disaster funding and created a way for donors to have an even greater impact with their end of year giving,” Gralnick said. The Maimonides Fund grants were distributed to 13 local agencies as a way to provide rent or utility relief, extra meals, technology upgrades and assistance, super- market gift cards, transportation for clients to get their COVID vaccines, and health and safety item purchases. The funds will also help cover expenses for additional staff and overtime costs that are necessary to meet the growing demand. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM C OMMUNITY COMMUNITYBRIEFS Attorney Lila Roomberg Dies at 93 LILA G. ROOMBERG, who was the fi rst female partner at Ballard Spahr, died March 17. She was 93. Roomberg spent 31 years at Ballard Spahr starting in 1959 as a clerk/librarian and during her career was involved in fi nancing 75 health care facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. She was named the fi rm’s fi rst female partner in 1971. She also was its fi rst Jewish partner. Roomberg wrote “Turning Adversaries Into Allies in the Workplace” in 1999 and oft en assisted young women starting law careers. She described a job search aft er graduating from New York University School of Law — fi nanced by working as a payroll clerk in a necktie factory — that included being turned down by numerous fi rms that wouldn’t hire a woman as a lawyer. Lila Roomberg Courtesy of the Roomberg family She also was known for her fearlessness. In the 1970s, she was mugged in Center City, then chased aft er her assailant, screaming to attract assistance. Th e man dropped her purse, but she and others continued the pursuit until police apprehended the mugger. In 2000, Roomberg received the Sandra Day O’Connor Award from the Philadelphia Bar Association. She was honored with the fi rst-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession in 2010, and received its Anne X. Alpern Award in 2002, recognizing excel- lence in the profession and signifi cant professional impact on women in the law. Ballard Spahr named a conference room in Roomberg’s honor in 2017. Kaiserman JCC Names Interim CEO Outgoing Kaiserman JCC CEO Amy Krulik announced March 16 that Jay Steinberg will serve as the organization’s interim CEO while a search committee works to fi nd a permanent replacement. Steinberg has worked in Philadelphia-area JCCs in a number of capacities, including as director at the Klein JCC and as director of development for the JCCs of Greater Philadelphia. He also raised money to support the 2001 JCC Maccabi Games that were hosted at the JCC. Krulik announced in February that she leaving the JCC to become the executive director of Main Line Reform Temple. She has been CEO since 2017. Former Area Resident’s Short Film Nominated for NAACP Image Award “Gets Good Light,” a short fi lm produced by Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner, who grew up in Lower Merion, was nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Short Film (Live Action) category. Phillipson-Weiner also wrote the music for the short fi lm, which stars Cedric Leiba Jr., Edmond Cofi e, Jessica Pimentel and Catherine Curtin. Th e fi lm centers around a luxury condo that becomes a brief refuge for a family targeted by U.S. Immigration Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner Courtesy of Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner and Customs Enforcement. Phillipson-Weiner, who is now based in New York, has 24 composer credits, according to imdb.com, as well as 11 producer credits. Jewish Federation Helps Organize Vaccine Clinic Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Kehillah of Old York Road partnered with Wellness Pharmacy Services on March 19 to provide 1,400 vaccine shots in a single day for community members, most 65 or older. Community members received their fi rst shot at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park and will return for their second dose in April. Kayly Sei, president and co-founder of Wellness Pharmacy, asked the two organizations for help in serving the 65-plus community, and in less than four days they had a plan and an organized program. To assist with the technological aspects, the Jewish Federation created a one-day phone bank to schedule 50 appointments for each 15-minute increment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments were available by phone only. ● — Compiled by Andy Gotlieb SHARE your engagement, wedding, birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah announcement and any other simcha on both jewishexponent.com and the weekly Jewish Exponent newspaper for ... FREE. J E W I S H E X P O N E N T . C O M / S U B M I T - M A Z E L - T O V JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT MARCH 25, 2021 29 C ommunity / deaths DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES BARG COHEN Judith Barg (nee Naden), March 16, 2021 of Haverford, PA; beloved wife of the late Her- bert; loving mother of Matthew Slepin (Di- ane) and Merritt Rollins (David Fuller); step- mother of Douglas Barg (Robin) and Robynn Barg; devoted sister of Naomi Rosborough; cherished grandmother of Michael, Molly, Alex, Cali, Lucy, Sarah and Ben. Funeral ser- vices were private. Contributions in Judith’s memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund (jnf.org). JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com BURWASSER Ina Burwasser (nee Silikovitz), passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021. Loving moth- er of Faith Burwasser. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Burwasser. Sister of Dr. Ronald (Ar- lene) Silikovitz. Aunt to Andrew and Harvey Silikovitz. Proud grandmother to a trio of cats. Graveside services were private. Con- tributions in her memory may be made to Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aid s (https://broadwaycares.org/), The Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/), or any other favorite charity. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com Newsweek DEATH NOTICES On Wednesday, March 10th, Dr. Paul Cohen, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at age 88. Paul was born June 5th, 1932 in Queens, New York to Frieda and Benjamin Cohen. On September, 4, 1955, he married Marilyn, his wife of 65-years. They raised two daughters Penny Rednor and Marcy Hockfield. Paul was a doctor of Optometry and practiced in Mor- risville, Pennsylvania for over 40 years. Paul was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and an avid reader. He was known for his kind and compassionate spirit and his unpar- alleled listening skills. Paul is survived by his wife Marilyn, his brother Allen, his two chil- dren, Penny and Marcy, four grandchildren Danielle, Avi, Jenifer and Sam, and 3 great- children, Gabriel, Isabelle and Oliver. He will be greatly missed. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Services were private. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com GROSS Helen R. Gross, March 13, 2021, of Rydal, PA. Adored wife of Harry S. Gross, z"l; loving mom of Jeffrey (Janna) Gross and Betty Gross Eisenberg (fiancé Barry E. Bressler, z"l); cherished GM of Benjamin, Andrea, Rachel (Stuart), and Joshua (Sana), and to Allison (Edward) and Michelle; and precious GG of Aaron and Danny, and to Gabrielle and Sophie. Funeral and interment were private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contri- butions to Old York Road Temple - Beth Am, Abington, PA, or a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com DEATH NOTICES HOFFMAN CUTLER Eric “Rick” Cutler, age 78, died peacefully at home on March 12, 2021; beloved husband of Esta “Essie” (nee Haimowitz) for 55 years; devoted and proud father of Howie and Emily Cutler, J.J. and Barb Cutler, and Stephanie and David Levin. Adored grandfather of Pax- ton, Lizzy, Izzy, Abby, Matthew, Max, and Jesse. Rick graduated from West Phil- adelphia High School, and earned his under- graduate degree at Penn State University, and his Master’s degree from Temple University. He spent his career as an educator and ad- ministrator in the Philadelphia School Dis- trict, and as principal and director of Hunter’s Run Day Camp in Aston. An avid sports fan, Rick was always crunching stats in his head, and holding out for the next Philadelphia championship win. “You’re a fine human be- ing.” Services were private. Donations can be made in Rick’s memory to Redeemer Health or Phillies Charities. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com ERNEST Karen M. Ernest (nee Berstein) on March 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Dr. Brad Ernest. Lov- ing mother of Hana Ernest Hudson (Andrew) and Rachel Ernest. Dear sister of Michael Berstein. Daughter of Norma Wolf. Graveside services were private. Contributions in her memory may be made to any Mispallelim School Funds at Ohev Shalom. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com TO PLACE A MEMORIAL AD CALL 215.832.0749 DEATH NOTICES Arnold Jay Hoffman, born December 29, 1941, passed away in the early hours of March 11, 2021, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Arnie was born and raised in his beloved Philadelphia, graduat- ing from the 211 th Central High School Class. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University and a Master’s Degree from The University of Massachusetts. After moving to the Washington, D.C. metro area, he enjoyed a long and successful career as an economist with the federal government, first with the Department of Labor, and then with the Department of Transportation, Fed- eral Aviation Administration, where he per- formed complex economic analyses on air- craft safety regulations. He was an avid read- er and historian, and enjoyed visits with his daughter and her family, jazz music, nature walks, connecting his extended family with one another, and following jewish athletes. He loved attending his Central High reunions and cheering on the Temple Owls. He is pre- ceded in death by his mother Pearl Moravin- sky and his father Aaron Hoffman. He is sur- vived by his loving younger brother, Howard Hoffman (Gail), devoted daughter, Amanda Manes (Russell), adoring grandchildren, Levi and Dena, former wife Barbara Hoberman, and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Contri- butions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (act.alz.org) or to Magen David Adom in Israel (mdais.org). facebook.com/jewishexponent HONOR THE MEMORY OF YOUR LOVED ONE... CALL 215-832-0749 Ranks Wills Surgery Center of the Northeast Best Ambulatory Surgical Center in Pennsylvania. Many thanks to the entire Northeast staff who care for and protect our patients, and each another. You’re the best! Wills Surgery Center Of Northeast, 8400 Roosevelt Blvd Ste A, Philadelphia, PA (215) 332-7500 30 MARCH 25, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM C ommunity / deaths DEATH NOTICES KATES Allan Kates on March 11, 2021. Allan left the world as he lived, surrounded by love, punc- tual, with impeccably styled hair and the stock market up. He will be forever loved by his wife of 67 years, Joan Kates, (nee Mamolen); their two children Marcia (Stuart) Conston and Michael (Fran) Kates; his 6 grandchildren Dan (Kara Genderson) Con- ston, Adam (Rachelle) Conston, Jacqui (Zach) Agins and Jason Kates; and his 3 great grandchildren, Charley, Sam, and Spen- cer. Funeral services were private. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com LEVY Stanley Levy (August 30, 1937 - March 12, 2021) of Philadelphia, PA. Husband of the late Linda (Day). Father of Heather Taylor, Jason Levy and the late Alicia Levy. Brother of Arlene Borow and the late Alan Levy. Grandfather of Kasey Taylor Porto. Graveside services were held Wednesday March 17, 2021 at Roosevelt Memorial Park. Contribu- tions in his memory may be made to the Can- cer Society of America. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com MILLER Janet Miller (née Conston), of Horsham PA, formally of Elkins Park, PA, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2021. Wife of the late Jack Miller and sister of the late Selma Conston Gumnit. Beloved and best mom to her four children and their families; Michael Miller (Gail), Debbie Miller Boggs (Jerry), Becca Miller Keller (Don) and Barbara Miller Cohen (Marshall). “Gog's" 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren are so lucky to have had her in their lives. Janet, a devoted friend and teacher will be missed by all the lives she touched. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Philadelphia Education Fund or Old York Road Temple Beth Am. Graveside services were private. DEATH NOTICES RYESKY Helene Ann Ryesky (nee Silberman) of Man- atawny Manor, formerly of Maple Glen, passed away on March 18, 2021. Widow of Aaron Ryesky; mother of Kenneth H. Ryesky, Esq (Dr. Tamara Weiss, MD), the late Mat- thew Ryesky (Linda), and the late Carol R. Ryesky; grandmother of Hayim Ryesky (Elisheva), Nathan Weinstock-Herman, and the late Adam Snyder; great grandmother of Shalom Meir Ryesky and Orah Menucha Ryesky; sister of Dr. Ronald Silberman PhD (Shirley) and the late Dr. Ellis Silberman MD (the late Annette). Also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Helene was an accomplished artist in various media, including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and most notably, photography. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of Yad Sarah www.friendsofyadsarah. org; Susan G. Komen for the Cure www.komen.org, the Chai Lifeline www.chailifeline.org, or other appropriate charity. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com SCHARF Hilda N. Scharf passed away on Friday, March 12 at the age of 97. Daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Nitzky and beloved wife of the late Eugene Sharf. A true love story, they were separated in death by just one day. She is survived by her brother-in- law Irving Sharf, step-daughters Barbara Sharf and Andrea (Joseph) Gomez, grand- children Sasha (Chris) Stapleton, Joel Gomez and great grandson Oliver Stapleton. Hilda spent her career working as a legal secretary at Dechert Price and Rhoads. She donated generously to many charities and will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her. Graveside services were held Sunday March 14, 2021. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com SUNDHEIM NASON Anita C. Nason (nee Cohen) passed away on March 19, 2021. Wife of the late Leonard Nason. Mother of Fredric Nason and Abby (Michael) Cohler. Grandmother of Max (Melissa) Cohler, Adam Cohler and Gregory Cohler. Private Graveside Services were held at Montefiore Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beth Tikvah-B’nai Jeshurun, www.btbj.org, or to Hedwig House, www.hedwighouse.org. GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com PRESS Eric Press on March 10, 2021 – 71 years. Be- loved husband of April (nee Stiebel). Loving Poppy of Shoshanna (Joshua Shane), Melea, Johanna (Daniel White), and Elena Press. Dear brother of Cathy Shields (Chip). Joyful grandfather of Spinoza, Reyzl, and Isador. Devoted professor and colleague in Temple's Fox School of Business. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Eric Press Me- morial Fund c/o Horsham Township Director of Public Works, 1025 Horsham Road, Hor- sham PA 19044 **Please make checks pay- able to Horsham Township – In Memo Line put "Eric Press Fund"** GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Stephen Robert Sundheim of Blue Bell, PA. Dedicated father, devoted brother, cherished uncle, loyal & steadfast family member & en- deared friend to many, Stephen Robert Sund- heim, beloved husband of the late Pauline (nee Gramiak) Sundheim, succumbed to kid- ney failure & COVID-19, on March 9, 2021. The oldest of two sons, to parents, the late Mildred (nee Fried) & Jacob "Jack" Weil Sundheim. Stephen is survived by his daugh- ter, Rebecca Leah Sundheim & fiancé John Patrick Kelly IV, brother Michael Sundheim & sister-in-law Shirley Zarley, nieces Tori Sund- heim & Brittany Sundheim. Services were private. Contributions, in Stephen's memory, can be made to the National Kidney Founda- tion. JOSEPH LEVINE and SONS www.levinefuneral.com WEINER Bernard Weiner, 88 yrs. old. Survived by Janice Squires, adoring wife of 26 yrs., son David, daughter Amy and sister Elaine Zinn. Bernie was a humble man who loved life and brightened the lives of everyone he knew. His charm, friendly greeting and positive attitude endeared him to all. He led a full rich life trav- eling the world for business and pleasure while enjoying good food, good wine and great experiences. He was an accomplished cook and loved to entertain. Bernie was in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Dona- tions in his memory may be made to The American Kidney Foundation www.kidney- fund.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com MEMORIALS GLASSMAN In Loving Memory of Fannie Glassman March 29, 1983 15 Nissan Even though 38 years have passed, this does not cloud our wonderful memory of you. We still feel your presence, whether it be in a picture, a food or your name. Over the years, you have watched over us and we still feel your strong love, for your family. Always, stay with us and protect us. Loved and always missed on this day and every day by your Grandson. Larry D. 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I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimerʼs, stroke & hospice patients. Please call 302-724-1764 www.poopiescoopersr-us.com ESTATE NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 233 Christian Street Condominium Owners' Association has been in- corporated under the provisions of the PA Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988. Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP 1835 Market St., (1400) Philadelphia, PA 19103 FENAPI PHILADELPHIA, INC has been incorporated under the provi- sions of the PA Nonprofit Corpora- tion Law of 1988. Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation for a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation were filed in the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Future Works Alliance PHL. This Corporation is Incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation Law of 1988, as amended. The Durward Hall Revocable Trust is to be terminated and Durward Hall, Jr. Trustee hereby requests that all persons having claims against the Trust to present them in writing to: Durward Hall, Jr. Trustee c/o Michael Wolinsky, Esquire 1015 Chestnut Street Suite 414 Philadelphia, PA 19107. facebook.com/jewishexponent Follow us on @jewishexponent TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD CALL 215.832.0749 ESTATE OF CARLAH LYNN YOUNG a/k/a CARLAH P. YOUNG, 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 SHERYL YOUNG, EXECUTRIX, c/o Andrew J. Barron, Esq., 2202 Del- ancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: ANDREW J. BARRON THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. KLENK & ASSOCIATES 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF DANIEL GILDAR a/k/a DANIEL T. GILDAR, 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 REBECCA COREN DEAR, EXEC- UTRIX, c/o Marc Vogin, Esq., 1700 Sansom St., 3 rd Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: MARC VOGIN KLEIN, VOGIN & GOLD 1700 Sansom St., 3 rd Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF GLENNIE M. ALD- RIDGE, 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 JOHN ALDRIDGE, ADMINISTRAT- OR, c/o Danielle M. 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CHAMBERS, DECEASED. 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 Edythe Laws, Administrat- rix, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, PA 19020, Or to her Attorney: HARRY METKA 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Bensalem, PA 19020 ESTATE OF MACCEO N. HOOD, 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 ALICE EVANS, EXECUTRIX, c/o Amy F. Steerman, Esq., 1900 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: AMY F. STEERMAN AMY F. STEERMAN LLC 1900 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF ROSALYN BARCLAY HARRISON, DECEASED. 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 WILLIAM HENRY BARCLAY, ADMINISTRATOR, c/o William J. O’Brien, II, Esq., 4322 Main St., P.O. Box 4603, Phil- adelphia, PA 19127, Or to his Attorney: WILLIAM J. O’BRIEN, II 4322 Main St. P.O. Box 4603 Philadelphia, PA 19127 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 January 21, 2021 for Ali and Son’s at 9140 Old Bustleton Ave. Apt. C110 Phil- adelphia, PA 19115. The name and address of each individual inter- ested in the business is Ali Sheriff at 9140 Old Bustleton Ave. Apt. C110 Philadelphia, PA 19115. 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 January 21, 2021 for LEO CONSULTANT at 4323 Spruce Street Apt. B3 Phil- adelphia, PA 19104. The name and address of each individual inter- ested in the business is Zhong Zheng at 4323 Spruce Street Apt. B3 Philadelphia, PA 19104. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. HOUSING APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SALIGMAN NORTH 8900 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115 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 January 14, 2021 for Bad Girl Boss Gang at 4823 N Warnock St. Philadelphia, PA 19141. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Danyell L. Blake at 4823 N Warnock St. Philadelphia, PA 19141. This was filed in accord- ance 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 January 28, 2021 for Mek Custom Designs at 8400 Lindbergh Blvd. #604 Phil- adelphia, PA 19153. The name and address of each individual inter- ested in the business is Tamika Cooper at 8400 Lindbergh Blvd. #604 Philadelphia, PA 19153. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. Applications may be requested at: www.federationhousing.org/housing-application or by mailing request to Federation Housing Corporate Office 8900 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19115 MAIL AND ONLINE REQUESTS ONLY, PHONE CALLS NOT ACCEPTED ESTATE OF JAMES JOHN CANT- LIN, DECEASED. 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 MARY J. DIDONNA, AD- MINISTRATRIX, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, PA 19020, Or to her Attorney: HARRY METKA 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Bensalem, PA 19020 ESTATE OF JOYCE EVERETT, 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 WILLIE EVERETT, ADMIN- ISTRATOR, c/o Andrew J. Barron, Esq., 2202 Delancey Place, Phil- adelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: Andrew J. Barron The Law Offices of Peter L. Klenk & Associates 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF JULIA ANN CLAY a/k/a JULIA CLAY, 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 JOSEPH CLAY, EXECUTOR, c/o Charles A. Jones, Jr., Esq., P.O. Box 922, Glenside, PA 19038, Or to his Attorney: CHARLES A. JONES, JR. P.O. Box 922 Glenside, PA 19038 ESTATE OF LORRAINE WIBLE JACKSON a/k/a LORRAINE JACK- SON, 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 ANNIE WIBLE JACKSON, ADMINISTRATRIX CTA, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Ne- shaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, PA 19020, Or to her Attorney: HARRY METKA 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Bensalem, PA 19020 SELL IT IN THE JEWISH EXPONENT 215-832-0749 To place an ad in the Real Estate Section call 215.832.0749 34 MARCH 25, 2021 ESTATE OF NANCY E. STEWART, DECEASED. Late of Philadelphia LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION DBN/CTA on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the es- tate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to AMY F. STEER- MAN, ADMINISTRATRIX - DBN/CTA, 1900 Spruce St., Phil- adelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: AMY F. STEERMAN AMY F. STEERMAN LLC 1900 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE of NISHA AMIN a/k/a NISHA A. AMIN a/k/a NISHA MUKHI, DECEASED Late of Montgomery Township Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth be- low, the Register of Wills has gran- ted Letters Testamentary to the persons named. All persons hav- ing claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them or their attorneys and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to the Co-Executors named below. Radhika Amin c/o 540 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Ronak Amin c/o 540 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 Attorney: Steven R. Sosnov SOSNOV & SOSNOV 540 Swede Street Norristown, PA 19401 610-279-8700 ESTATE of Patsy Barbara Birch aka Patsy B. Birch; Birch, Patsy Bar- bara aka Birch, Patsy B. Deceased Late of Philadelphia, PA 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: Daniel Birch, c/o Patricia M. David, Esq., Maza, Dav- id & Hoeffel, P.O. Box 369, Leder- ach, PA 19450, Executor. Maza David & Hoeffel P.O. Box 369 Lederach, PA 19450 ESTATE OF PHILLIP SINGER, DE- CEASED. Late of Abington Township, Mont- gomery County, PA 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 BRYNA L. SINGER, EXECUTRIX, c/o Paul L. Feldman, Esq., 820 Homestead Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046, Or to her Attorney: PAUL L. FELDMAN FELDMAN & FELDMAN, LLP 820 Homestead Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046 To place an ad in the Real Estate Section call 215.832.0749 ESTATE OF ROSINA GAROFALO, DECEASED. 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 ANTHONY GAROFALO AND ROBERT GAROFALO, ADMIN- ISTRATORS - DBN/CTA, c/o Jon Marshall, Esq., 7930-32 Oxford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-2225, Or to their Attorney: JON MARSHALL 7930-32 Oxford Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111-2225 ESTATE OF RUTH E. DASHNER, Deceased Late of Montgomery County, 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 Dennis Dashner, Executor c/o Mi- chael E. Eisenberg, Esquire 2935 Byberry Road, Suite 107 Hatboro, PA 19040 Michael E. Eisenberg, Esquire 2935 Byberry Road, Suite 107 Hatboro, PA 19040 ESTATE OF STANLEY EVANS, 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 JOSEPH CLAY, ADMINIS- TRATOR, c/o Charles A. Jones, Jr., Esq., P.O. Box 922, Glenside, PA 19038, Or to his Attorney: CHARLES A. JONES, JR. P.O. Box 922 Glenside, PA 19038 ESTATE OF VIOLA M. GRESS, 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 CHARLES JOHN GRESS, JR., EX- ECUTOR, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9, Ben- salem, PA 19020, Or to his Attorney: HARRY METKA 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Bensalem, PA 19020 ZAHIR, NAJA TALIBAH (a/k/a NAJA ZAHIR) – queen naja, Executrix, c/o queen naja, 2159 White Street, Suite 3-269, York, Pennsylvania 17404, who request all persons having claims against the Estate of NAJA TALIBAH ZAHIR, who died on or about February 8, 2019, to present them in writing and all per- sons indebted to the Estate to make payment to them and must be filed with the undersigned on or before June 1, 2021. TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD CALL 215.832.0749 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 January 28, 2021 for Ben-E-Fit. Training at 4766 Manayunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19128. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Benjamin Kutner-Duff at 4766 Manayunk Ave. Phil- adelphia, PA 19128. 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 January 21, 2021 for Chesen Mortgage Group at 1626 Locust St. Suite 404 Philadelphia, PA 19103. The name and address of each individual in- terested in the business is Eric Chesen at 1626 Locust St. 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 January 26, 2021 for DNA Demo at 5371 Thomas Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Dave Shaw at 5371 Thomas Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143. This was filed in accord- ance 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 January 21, 2021 for Great Grasty Notary at 3292 Roxbury Road Hatfield, PA 19440. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Latanya Grasty at 3292 Roxbury Road Hatfield, PA 19440. 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 January 27, 2021 for Katherine Paul, Psy- chotherapist at 437 S. 51 st Street Philadelphia, PA 19143. The name and address of each individual in- terested in the business is Kather- ine Paul at 437 S. 51 st Street Phil- adelphia, PA 19143. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. To place an ad in the Real Estate Section, call 215.832.0749 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 Febru- ary 03, 2021 for Melvin Johnson Triangle asset services at 2436 w Cumberland St. Philadelphia, PA 19132. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Melvin Johnson at 2436 w Cumberland St. Phil- adelphia, PA 19132. 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 Febru- ary 08, 2021 for Norristown Repair at 1812 Ardin Drive Norristown, PA 19403. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Eugene Hartley Jr. at 1812 Ardin Drive Norristown, PA 19403. This was filed in accord- ance 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 January 14, 2021 for Rise and Thrive Finan- cial Services at 1500 Chestnut St. #1154 Philadelphia, PA 19102. The name and address of each individu- al interested in the business is Lovetta Tobey at 1500 Chestnut St. #1154 Philadelphia, PA 19102. 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 January 27, 2021 for RJSApps at 1838 S. Etting Street Philadelphia, PA 19145. The name and address of each individual interested in the business is Robert Joseph Side- bothom, Jr. at 1838 S. Etting Street Philadelphia, PA 19145. This was filed in accordance with 54 PaC.S. 311. To place an ad in the Real Estate Section, call 215.832.0749 To place a Classified Ad, call 215.832.0749 JEWISH EXPONENT HUD Subsidized Apartments Applicants must be 62+ years old Qualified residents pay 30% of adjusted income for rent. Utilities included - Elevator building - Wheelchair accessible. STATEWIDE ADS Miscellaneous: DISH Network. $59.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing Fast Internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & Get a FREE $100 Visa Gift Card. FREE Voice Remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE Streaming on ALL Devices. 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Author Elizabeth Rosner will discuss her concept, research and writing process during Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation’s live webinar at 2 p.m. Email info@philaholocaustmemorial. org for more information. SATURDAY, MARCH 27 MBIEE Seder Join Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the seder conducted by Rabbi Charles Sherman The best of the Jewish Exponent in your email inbox once a week. Sign up at the bottom left hand side of our homepage. jewishexponent.com and Cantor Stephen Freedman. Join virtually in explanation, discovery, prayer and song. An additional seder will be held Sunday at the same time. For more information, contact the MBIEE office 215-635-1505. N E W S MAKE R S The Jewish Future Pledge hosted a Zoom webinar, “Grief, Growth, and Your Legacy,” on March 18 with Rabbi Steve Leder, senior rabbi at Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles, and Amy Holtz, co-founder of the Jewish Future Pledge. T UESDAY, MARCH 30 Bible Players The Bible Players will host a virtual Passover program for kids at 6 p.m. The evening will include the story of Motzi the Matzah and Moses facing down Pharaoh, along with interactive games. Register at adathjeshurun. info/form/bible-players-033021.html. Courtesy of Jewish Future Pledge On March 18, Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel hosted Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Fellow Alanna Cooper, who spoke via Zoom about the architectural preservation process for stained glass windows when synagogues are converted into churches. Liberated The Holocaust Center for Humanity will present a Facebook Live about the relationship between the United States and the She’erith Hapletah, or surviving remnant of European Jewry living in postwar displaced persons camps in Germany. 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