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SHMIDHEISER-DOUEK Taffy Mandel of Huntingdon Valley and George
Shmidheiser of Devon, and Isaac and Amalia
Douek of Brooklyn, New York, announce the
marriage of their children, Caitlin Shmidheiser
and Gil Douek, on Aug. 30. The couple resides in
Manhattan. Photo by Taffy Mandel
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COMMUNITYBRIEFS Former Temple University Fraternity
President Ari Goldstein Sentenced
ARI GOLDSTEIN, the former president of Temple
University’s Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, was sentenced
Oct. 21 to up to to seven years in state prison following
his conviction for attempted sexual assault, The
Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

In addition, Goldstein, 23, of Wrightstown, will be
required to register as a sex offender.

Goldstein was found guilty on Feb. 18 of indecent
assault, attempted involuntary deviate sexual inter-
course and attempted sexual assault regarding an
Ari Goldstein
Courtesy of
Philadelphia Police
Department incident in February 2018. He also was found not
guilty of sexual assault, attempted involuntary deviate
sexual intercourse and indecent assault pertaining to
a second incident in November 2017.

Common Pleas Court Judge Tamika Lane said she
observed Goldstein’s lack of remorse as the victim testi-
fied about the mental and physical damage she suffered.

The victim said she has nightmares and was alien-
ated by friends, as some sided with Goldstein.

“Physically, the bruises healed in a few weeks,
but mentally I’m still damaged by what you did to
me,” she said. “In 30 minutes, you instilled in me
a fear that I will carry with me into every intimate
relationship in my life, and that’s not fair.”
Goldstein attorney William J. Brennan said
Goldstein’s sentence should hinge on his crimes, not
social issues. He presented 34 letters and statements
JEWISHEXPONENT.COM that attested to his client’s character.

“Mr. Goldstein isn’t here to be patient zero for
some systemic campus sexual assault crisis that may
be out there, or some fraternity issue that may be out
there,” he said.

AEPi was suspended by Temple in April 2018.

and Library of the Conjuring Arts in Las Vegas and
induct Houdini, who was born Eric Weisz.

Copperfield has earned 21 Emmy Awards, set 11
Guinness World Records and is a recipient of the
Living Legend honor by The Library of Congress.

Houdini is one of the most influential illusionists of
all time, and Copperfield’s museum is home to a large
NMAJH to Induct Copperfield, Houdini
collection of his artifacts.

into Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
The National Museum of American Jewish History Ginsburg was the museum’s last inductee.

announced Oct. 22 that famed Jewish magicians
David Copperfield and the late Harry Houdini will KleinLife Announces Two Free Education
be inducted into its Only in America Gallery/Hall of Programs for Active Older Adults
Fame during its annual gala on Dec. 12.

KleinLife announced two new adult education
“The kinds of ‘Only in America’ stories we explore programs for active older adults that are free to both
in the museum are in great part about the legacies members and the public.

created for future generations. With this event, we are
The programs, “Chronic Disease Self-Management
able to celebrate a cross-generational story,” NMAJH Education” and “Supportive Older Women’s
trustee and gala chair Sharon Tobin Kesterman Network,” seek adults 60-plus and 55-plus, respec-
said. “From immigrant Harry Houdini to first- tively, as participants.

The chronic disease workshop will be a six-week program
designed to help active adults better manage chronic medical
conditions including diabetes, heart disease, asthma, high
blood pressure, chronic pain and others.

Participants will have the option to complete the
David Copperfield
workshop in two ways. They can participate through
Photo by DCDI
Zoom sessions for 2½ hours every week for six weeks or
they can connect via conference call for an abbreviated
session for 30 to 60 minutes every week for six weeks.

The Supportive Older Women’s Network will offer
a way for women to connect with other women to
share important knowledge and vital resources.

Starting dates for both programs are to be
determined. For additional information or to join one or
generation American David Copperfield, this event
clearly demonstrates what’s possible when individuals both groups, contact KleinLife Director of Support
Services Inna Gulko at 215-698-7300, ext. 195, or
are simply given the chance to be great.”
Copperfield, who was born David Seth Kotkin, email igulko@kleinlife.org. l
— Compiled by Andy Gotlieb
will accept the honor from his International Museum
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