SHANAH TOVAH! SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 / 25 ELUL 5781 RAISED BY WOLVES? Netflix’s “MIsha and the Wolves” examines a since-discredited survivor story. PAGE 19 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM — WHAT IT MEANS TO BE JEWISH IN PHILADELPHIA — $1.00 OF NOTE LOCAL Synagogues Work to Retain Members Pandemic adds to the challenge. Page 4 LOCAL High Holidays Services Free at Some Shuls See our list of both in-person and remote services. Page 6 LOCAL O Canada: Survivor, 96, Heads North Federation Housing helps a man’s dream come true. Page 7 Volume 134 Number 21 Published Weekly Since 1887 High Holiday Sermons to Focus on Community JARRAD SAFFREN | JE STAFF RABBIS SAY THAT High Holiday sermons are about enlightening and motivating individual souls for the year ahead, the goal being to help people under- stand how to live as productive members of their communities. But what is a community now that COVID has shown us that we can be together without being in the same room? And how can we, as individuals, focus on our communities when the larger world has so many problems? Area rabbis will open 5782 by using their sermons to try and answer these fundamental and profound questions. Rosh Hashanah starts on Sept. 6 at sundown and Yom Kippur ends on Sept. 16. Rabbi Moshe Brennan leads the Chabad of Penn Wynne, and his High Holiday sermons will reach hundreds of congre- gants. And his message is clear. “We need to change the conversation,” he said. “Instead of trying to solve the world’s problems, we should try to make a State Correctional Institution-Phoenix is home to a dozen incarcerated Jews who, prior to the pandemic, gathered to observe the holidays. Courtesy of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Teshuvah on the Inside: High Holidays Limited for the Incarcerated SASHA ROGELBERG | JE STAFF THOUGH STATE CORRECTIONAL Institution-Phoenix in Montgomery County has no synagogue, a small, resolute group of Jewish men in the prison See Sermons, Page 10 still gather and pray. In past years, before the pandemic, the men incarcerated across the prison’s east and west sides gathered weekly in the smallest of the prison’s multipurpose faith rooms for Shabbat services and an oneg See Inside, Page 11 LEARN TO DRIVE IN A TESLA! THIS WEEK I N T H IS I SSU E 4 HEADLINES Local Israel National Global 12 OPINION Columns Kvetch ’n’ Kvell 14 JEWISH FEDERATION 15 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Food Arts 21 TORAH COMMENTARY 22 COMMUNITY Mazel Tov Calendar Deaths 24 CLASSIFIEDS CANDLE LIGHTING Sept. 3 7:10 p.m. Sept. 10 6:59 p.m. 2 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Mitzvah Food Pantry helps hard-luck Haitians. 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He’s asking about their High Holidays and membership renewal plans. Around this time of year, when some Jews make their annual two-time synagogue appearances for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, synagogues are trying their best to keep — and grow — membership numbers. COVID-19 has complicated the process. Adath Israel is fortunate: Its membership numbers remained steady during the pandemic, largely because of continued — masked and distanced — in-person programming. An outdoor Purim program brought in more than 275 people, and the shul held a Simchat Torah program and an end-of-Yom Kippur Havdalah outside last year, as well. “We may not be able to do it exactly the way it was, but we want to bring people together; we want to make people feel a part of a community,” Yanoff said. “We really haven’t stopped doing that at all.” Still, Yanoff is making the eff ort to connect with congre- gants who may not have had the same opportunities to attend in-person services and celebrations. In addition to hosting a High Holiday packets pick-up, Adath Israel is delivering packets to its senior members. Congregation Kesher Israel in Society Hill is making calls — house and phone — too. It הבוט הנש ®  MANHATTAN | LAKEWOOD | PHILADELPHIA B R O O K L Y N | HACKENSACK | C H E R R Y H I L L 4 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Sam Resnick’s in-person bar mitzvah on Aug. 21 at Congregation Kesher Israel Courtesy of Norman Millan is delivering prayer books as a way to reach out to members. Th e eff orts appear to be paying off . Last year, initially only 64% of congregants from two years ago renewed their membership, which increased to 82% aft er the High Holiday season. Th is year, Kesher Israel is beginning at more than 70% membership reten- tion. Like Yanoff , Kesher Israel’s Executive Director Norman Millan is trying to instill a sense of ownership in the synagogue to push for membership numbers to increase. “We really need your membership, and you’re part of our family,” Millan said. Though the return of in-person services sweetened the pot for members’ return to the synagogue, Millan said that due to fi nancial reasons, Kesher Israel’s Sisterhood was disman- tled. A women’s study group was established in its place. Like so many other groups, the study group that once met in person is now online and looks to remain that way, as it’s challenging to gather in-person for smaller, intimate group discussions. According to one study group member, Beth-Ellen Kroope, the group has been helpful for those who may not attend Shabbat services. “Sometimes, other people have gotten involved that weren’t involved before,” she said. Congregation Leyv Ha-Ir in Center City is keeping its JEWISH EXPONENT remote programming for similar issues. Leyv Ha-Ir’s congregation doesn’t have a building but rents a space at Rittenhouse Square. In-person services weren’t in the picture this year, but that wasn’t a problem. “We just felt our members have been so good about being engaged on Zoom,” Leyv Ha-Ir President Bobbi Cohen said. “We literally don’t have one person who was unable to get on.” During the pandemic year, Leyv Ha-Ir’s membership actually increased. People from all over the country who had heard of the shul or its rabbis started attending programs over Zoom. Mishkan Shalom also saw membership grow due to online programming attended by those outside of Philadelphia. As a result, they’ll keep much of their programming online indefi nitely. “During the week, we have at least one, and up to four, off er- ings every day that emerged during COVID, and almost all of them are staying online,” Mishkan Shalom Rabbi Shawn Zevit said. Zevit, along with these other synagogues, have been fl exible with membership dues, especially sensitive to those who have been fi nancially impacted by the pandemic. Mishkan Shalom has ticket- less High Holiday services and self-assessed dues, which have been in place for nine Congregation Adath Israel on the Main Line’s outdoors and masked Purim in the Parking Lot, or Mask-Car-Aid, event Photo by Lauren Marks-Cabanas years. Leyv Ha-Ir has sliding membership dues ranging from $600-$1,000 for individ- uals and $900-$1,500 for families. For Leyv Ha-Ir, which has seen donations slightly decrease even as member- ship has grown, the fi nancial debate of being a member of a synagogue is apparent. Regardless of the dues system, synagogues don’t want to turn anyone down. For Adath Israel and Kesher Israel members who can’t aff ord to pay full price, the synagogues will find accommodations. And many times, members who can aff ord to donate a little extra will do so. Though synagogues are working hard to retain congre- gants and consistent funding, Zevit hopes to think of synagogue engagement diff er- ently. He said that though some members only come for High Holiday services or for certain programming, the connection is still there. “We oft en play the numbers game: how many house- holds, how many people at ‘x’ programs,” Zevit said. “But what if we thought about how many people’s lives have changed by virtue of being part of our community?” ● srogelberg@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0741 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H eadlines Seeking High Holiday Services? Here Are Some Options “To save one life is to save the world entire.” — The Talmud L OCA L JARRAD SAFFREN | JE STAFF THE TORAH TELLS US to welcome the stranger. So, this year on the High Holidays, like in other years, local synagogues are opening their doors to non-members. If you’re looking for a service, the list below can help. It’s not comprehensive, but it does offer several in-person and virtual options. Due to the delta variant, several shuls have both. Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 6 at sundown. IN-PERSON Congregation Ohev Shalom (Conservative) 2 Chester Road Wallingford Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 6 (6:30 p.m. for two hours), 7 (9 a.m. for four hours) and 8 (9 a.m. for four hours) Yom Kippur: Sept. 15 (6:30 p.m. for two hours) and 16 (9 a.m. for four hours and 3:30 p.m. for three hours) Masks and registrations required. Donations encouraged. Contact: 610-874-1465, holidays@ohev.net Temple Adath Israel of the Main Line (Conservative) 250 N. Highland Ave. Merion Station Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 6 (6 p.m. for one hour), 7 (10:45 a.m. for two hours) and 8 (10:45 a.m. for two hours) Yom Kippur: Sept. 15 (5:45 p.m. for three hours) and 16 (10:45 a.m. for three hours and 5:30 p.m. for two hours) Donations requested. Contact: 610-934-1903 Beth Chaim Reform Congregation 389 Conestoga Road Malvern Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 6 (7:30 p.m. for one hour) and 7 (10 a.m. for one hour) Yom Kippur: Sept. 15 (8 p.m. for one hour) and 16 (10 a.m. for one hour) Donations appreciated. Contact: 610-640-2147, administrator@bethchaim.net This High Holiday season, as we seek spiritual and physical renewal for ourselves and our loved ones, let us also remember those in Israel who nurture and renew life every day. Whether it’s treating civilians wounded in terror and rocket attacks or vaccinating them against Covid-19, no organization in Israel saves more lives than Magen David Adom. Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 27,000 volunteer EMTs and paramedics and 4,000 full-time professionals rely on support from people like you for the vehicles, supplies, and equipment they need to perform their lifesaving work. No gift will help Israel more this coming year. Support Magen David Adom by donating today at afmda.org/rosh or call 866.632.2763. Shanah tovah. Bensalem Jewish Outreach Center (Orthodox) 2446 Bristol Road Bensalem Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 7 (8 a.m. for over four hours and 2 p.m. for one hour) and 8 (8 a.m. for more than four hours) Yom Kippur: Sept. 15 (6:50 p.m. for two hours) and 16 (8 a.m. for more than four hours and 6 p.m. for two hours) Free. Contact: 215-752-5032 afmda.org See Services, Page 18 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 5 CAREFREE LIVING WITH FRIENDS! Our Studio apartments are the very best value, DQGLQFOXGH)LYH6WDUGLQLQJ DYDULHW\RIDFWLYLWLHVDQGSURJUDPV 50% OFF MO N professional housekeeping, a country store, RENTAL THLY FEES! on-site physician services and wellness programs. 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The lawsuit sought damages, but no payments are required per the settlement. First Bar Mitzvah Celebrated in Bahrain in 16 Years Bahrain’s Jewish community recently celebrated its first bar mitzvah since 2005, JTA reported. The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities said the ceremony took place in Bahrain’s only operational synagogue, the House of Ten Commandments in Manama. The unnamed bar mitzvah boy read from a Torah scroll donated by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and senior adviser to former President Donald Trump. There are about 50 Jews living in Bahrain, which signed a normal- ization accord with Israel in 2020 that Kushner helped to broker. “It is a very exciting time for Jewish life in the [Gulf Cooperation Council] as more families celebrate Jewish milestones more publicly,” AGJC Rabbi Elie Abadie said. “This is an affirmation of the continued growth of Jewish life in the region.” Spanish University Cancels Seminar Comparing Holocaust, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict A Spanish university canceled a course titled “Auschwitz/Gaza: A Testing Ground for Comparative Literature” after being criticized by several Holocaust scholars and Jewish organizations, JTA reported. Jewish groups contended that the University of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia trivialized the Holocaust by comparing it to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “This very title and expected content is not an issue of ‘freedom of expression,’ but a banalization of the Holocaust, which can incite to hatred and violence against Jews of today,” wrote Shimon Samuels, the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s director for international relations, in a letter sent to Spain’s minister of universities, Manuel Castells Oliván. Ukrainian Café Says SS Logo a ‘Font Gone Wrong’ Owners of a Ukrainian cafe housed in a former synagogue said a logo featuring two lightning bolts that resembled the Nazi SS insignia “is a case of a font gone wrong,” JTA reported. The owners of Café Escobar in Chernivtsi said on Facebook that they worked two lightning bolts into the logo to advertise their coffee’s reenergizing qualities. They apologized and said they will drop the logo. “We didn’t make any Nazi references, we assure you! And sorry if this caused negative emotions,” they wrote. “We apolo- gize to anyone whose feelings may have been hurt.” The cafe has kept some of the Hebrew text on the walls from when the building was the Great Synagogue of Chernivtsi. The building dates from 1853 and combines baroque and classicist elements. l — Compiled by Andy Gotlieb 6 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H eadlines Federation Housing Helps Survivor Move to Canada is subsidized by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, manages 1,500 residents across 11 properties, according to Alyssa Moss, the Federation Housing social services manager. “We like to listen to residents and respond to their needs,” Moss said. With Gidaly, organization employees didn’t just listen. They went above and beyond. “I am extremely grateful for Federation’s assistance L OCA L JARRAD SAFFREN | JE STAFF PAUL GIDALY IS 96 and a Holocaust survivor. And he only wants one thing in his remaining years: to live in Canada near his daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren. On Aug. 26, Federation Housing, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit, made Gidaly’s wish its command. The organization orches- trated the survivor’s move to Calgary, near Canada’s west coast. The next day, Michele Naftulin, the property manager with Federation Housing, called Canyon Meadows, Gidaly’s new apart- ment complex. “They said he’s already whizzing around on a scooter,” she said. Gidaly is happy to be there, but it’s not exactly heaven — he is still estranged from his daughter. And while his hope is to reconcile, there’s no guarantee that will happen. But trying is better than staying in his lonely, isolated situation in Philadelphia. When the pandemic hit, Gidaly was living alone in a Federation Housing-managed apartment building, Center Park III, on Red Lion Road. He had lived there since 2005, and, in recent years, many of his original friends either died or moved out. Gidaly told Naftulin he had a hole in his heart. He also told Federation Housing about his Calgary wish. The widower knew about Canyon Meadows from a trip to Canada two years ago. After Canada lifted its COVID travel restrictions in July, Federation Housing worked with Gidaly to buy a plane ticket, sign a lease and ship 18 UPS boxes containing all his possessions. Gidaly, who was already vacci- nated, was able to travel after JEWISHEXPONENT.COM throughout the entire process,” Gidaly said. “Including planning, organizing and financing my final wish.” The survivor has lived in six countries: Hungary, Canada, Israel, the U.S., Austria and England. He is also an active traveler who knows six languages: German, English, Hebrew, French, Italian and Latin. But he wanted to settle down in Calgary as early as the spring of 2020. Gidaly even tried to get a flight out, but then COVID hit. And once he was finally able to book a flight, the accoun- tant by trade was organized and ready; his passport and identification cards were all current. “He was on the ball,” Naftulin said. “I admired his determination to get out there, and he made it.” l jsaffren@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 Montefi ore Cemetery Company Paul Gidaly, sitting, waits at Philadelphia International Airport on Aug. 26 before his flight to Canada. He is surrounded by Jewish Federation employees who helped make his trip happen. Photo by Alyssa Moss taking a COVID test. Even though Federation Housing will no longer watch over Gidaly in Canada, he will receive $500 a month toward rent from the Franklin B. Haaz Holocaust Rental Assistance Program. “I look forward to being near family. I am excited to make new friendships,” Gidaly said. “The pandemic made me feel so isolated.” He hopes the move is the end of a long journey. Gidaly was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1925. After losing his father in the Holocaust, Gidaly immigrated to Canada with his mother and sister. He married during his initial stay there, and the couple had a daughter. Later they divorced, and Gidaly met his second wife, Eva, in Israel. Eventually, they relocated to Philadelphia, where they lived out the rest of their years together. After Eva died, Gidaly moved into Center Park III, an affordable housing community for seniors. Federation Housing, which From our family to yours, we wish you a very Happy & Healthy New Year! L’Shanah Tovah Let Montefi ore Cemetery help you protect your loved ones from overwhelming decisions and expenses. And, as always, 0% Interest on all pre-arrangements. 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When last month’s earth- quake, as well as previous earthquakes, hit Haiti, MFP didn’t see an influx in house- holds, but rather an increase in those who want to stay and chat about their families back home for a while. “We’re a friendly face that they see on an every-week basis,” pantry co-manager Stuart Warsetsky said. As of 2016, there are about 8,800 first-generation Haitian immigrants in Philadelphia, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, and Haitian households make up the majority of the 280 households the MFP serves every month. As a result, MFP prioritizes cultural compe- tency in its service. Sarrah Cesar, one of MFP’s volunteers, is Haitian and speaks Haitian Creole. She began working at the pantry for a class she was taking at Temple University this spring but continued volunteering over the summer. In addition to serving as a translator for the Haitian clients and MFP volunteers, Cesar would ask the Haitian people questions about themselves and their families, building deeper connections. “Even though they were getting help [with food], it was a way to talk to them more, to see what else they needed help with,” Cesar said. After the earthquake, some clients were asking for extra food to send along with clothes and toiletries to relatives impacted by the disaster, or who might just need a little help, Cesar said. Cesar’s family sends those care packages to her family in Haiti twice a year. Since beginning to volun- teer at MFP four months ago, Cesar has encountered familiar faces — people she’s befriended who come into the pantry often. “People that we know would come all the time; they would just say hi and talk, ask how we were. Then they were on their way, and it was just a fun thing to be able to have that,” Cesar said. Alongside MFP, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Pennsylvania has helped to assist the population. Though HIAS Pennsylvania helps MFP by providing additional translators, it is MFP that provides groceries to many of its Haitian clients who are eligible and waiting for immigration benefits, such as asylum or temporary protective status, but cannot access public benefits in the meantime. “The Mitzvah Food Pantry always provides what they provide with compassion and understanding,” said Carolyn Miller-Wilson, executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania. And in Haiti, Jewish JDC partnered with the Afya Foundation to pack and deliver medical supplies to a hospital in Aquin, Haiti. Courtesy of Michael Geller organizations are assisting locals. 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JDC is guided by the Jewish principles of arevut, or mutual responsibility, and tikkun olam, repairing the world, but aims to take these ideas a step further. “Repairing the world is not about a Band-Aid,” JDC Director of Media Relations Michael Geller said. “Repairing the world is about mending and making stronger. And that’s really what we focus on.” l srogelberg@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0741 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM H EADLINES Financial advice from a knowledgeable neighbor. ISRAELBRIEFS U.S. Military Tests Iron Dome UNITED STATES TROOPS tested the Israeli-made Iron Dome missile defense system over the summer in New Mexico, Th e Times of Israel reported. Israel sold two of the batteries to the U.S. under a 2019 agree- ment, with one delivered in late 2020 and the other in January. Th e Army then began integrating the system into its air defenses. In the fi rst live-fi re trial in June, soldiers shot down targets, including drones, at the White Sands test range. 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Paralympic sports have a wide range of classi- fi cations; S1 denotes severe activity limitations. “My heart was pounding,” Shalabi’s father, Yusuf Shalabi, said. “When he overtook his competitor, I cried. He was constantly training. Six years every day he trains. It’s like a dream.” Shalabi was born deaf to a Muslim family in Shfar’am, in northern Israel. He was paralyzed in an accident, falling from a rooftop at the age of 12, and lost the full use of his lower limbs. IDF to Vacate Three Bases by Year’s End Th e Israel Defense Forces will vacate bases in Sirkin (near Petah Tikva), Tzrifi n (Rishon Lezion) and al-Tira (Haifa) by the end of 2021, Globes reported. Th e Ministry of Defense will hand over the bases to the Israel Land Authority, which will destroy buildings there then rehabil- itate the land through Environmental Services Co., Ltd., which is government-owned. Th e Sirkin base is slated to hold 2,700 housing units, along with 100,000-square-meters of commercial and offi ce space and public lands and parks on 325 acres. At the Tzifi rn base, 75 acres will be used for 3,400 housing units and 100,000-square-meters of commercial and offi ce space. And 62.5 acres at al-Tira will feature 2,400 housing units, 100,000 square meters of commercial and offi ce space, and 200,000 square meters of public space and parks. Israel Ends Restrictions on Gay Men Donating Blood Israel ended restrictions on blood donations that eff ectively prevented gay men from donating blood, JTA reported. Israel previously prohibited any man who had same-sex relations over the past 12 months from donating. Th e question’s wording will be changed to asking whether prospective donors have had “high-risk sexual relations with a new partner or partners” during the past three months. 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You can impact family members, friends, even acquaintances. “If everybody does that, the amount of positivity is immea- surable,” Brennan said. Rabbi Eric Yanoff leads Adath Israel, a Conservative congrega- tion on the Main Line. This year, when he speaks to members, Yanoff is going to explain the theory of Stanford University sociologist Mark Granovetter, whose work examines the layers of relationships that form our communities. Rabbi Eric Yanoff of Adath Israel in Merion Station Photo by Michelle Camperson Photography Our strongest connections are with family members, friends and co-workers, according to the professor. Our intermediate relationships are with those we serve, those who serve us and our wider social network in general; that can be our barbers, baristas and fellow synagogue congregants, among others. You are invited to R Remembrance Re e emem mbran meme embr mbr anc an c ce e Day M mor Me m meme or ial i iorior al Service Se rvi Serv rv i ceicei Memorial InInI In Mem Memo Memory o ryrryr y of o f All A llllll l Loved L o ve vedd Ones On Sunday, September 12th at 12 Noon Rabbi Isaac Leizerowski Family, Friends and Public Welcome Celebrating each life like no other. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL PARK spacer Trevose 215-673-7500 10 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 And our weakest connections are the random interactions beyond the intermediate layer, like when we yell at people in traffic. During COVID, with all of its social restrictions, the weakest layer faded, Yanoff said. But so did the interme- diate layer, and that’s a problem we now need to correct. Yanoff said those middle connections make up the fabric of society. Without them, we tend to huddle with our own people and become clannish. “We’ve lost something,” Yanoff said. “The ties that connect us to a larger society.” Rabbi Nathan Weiner leads Congregation Beth Tikvah, a Conservative synagogue in Marlton, New Jersey. Weiner agrees with both Brennan and Yanoff: We should start with our closest relationships and build out to those vital inter- mediate ties. In his Rosh Hashanah sermon, Weiner will empha- size how the pandemic, even as it kept us apart, taught us how to come together again. Beth Tikvah members went grocery shopping for each other. They picked up prescrip- tions for each other. They used technology to maintain and deepen their community. In addition to virtual services, Weiner runs a weekly study group on Zoom with 20 people. One member takes another to the doctor. A different participant was JEWISH EXPONENT Rabbi Nathan Weiner of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Marlton, New Jersey  Photo by Sharon Savitz a shut-in before the group started. “They have come to love one another,” he said. “The connec- tions are real.” The rabbi’s speech will remind congregants that the digital space can deepen community. But it also will remind them that technology can’t replace community. Joy, warmth and meaning come from real connections with people around you. As the rabbi put it, real joy does not emerge from a Facebook like. It comes from your neighbor helping you up after you’ve fallen. “People have rediscovered that,” he said. “It’s almost like we’ve hit the reset button.” The pandemic, though, is not yet over, and it continues to lay bare the American conflict between individual liberty and communal good. And, too often, according to Weiner, individual liberty is winning. That’s why Weiner will use his Yom Kippur sermon to remind congregants to priori- tize the communal good. Individual freedom is essential for achieving that good, according to the rabbi. But with freedom comes a social obligation to live the mitzvot, to do justice, love in kindness and walk humbly with God. “If we don’t have a common sense of obligation to one another, the system falls apart,” Weiner said. “Society crumbles.” Reconstructionist Rabbi Alanna Sklover of Or Hadash in Fort Washington is planning to delve into 5782 being a Shmita, or sabbatical, year. That’s when Jews are supposed to let the land lay fallow to prepare it for future harvests. The Shmita year is about stepping back and reflecting on lessons, according to the rabbi. Then, we apply those lessons in year one of the new agricul- tural cycle. So it’s a Shmita year in a communal sense, too, Sklover said. “We get this opportunity to start with a fresh field,” she said. l jsaffren@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM F TAY-SACHS R F R E E E E H eadlines Inside Continued from Page 1 afterward. There are now 12 Jewish men incarcerated in SCI-Phoenix. Though the exact number of incarcerated Jews there has fluctuated over the years, it has usually been around the size of a minyan. According to Frank Jordan, who is incarcerated at SCI-Phoenix, serving a life sentence on homicide charges, many of these men have been friends for decades after spending so many years on the inside together. One inmate has been incarcerated since 1963. They are joined by a dozen or so others: men interested in Judaism who want to learn more. Though he believes most have pure intentions, Jordan claims that — much like on the outside — some just come to services for the food that follows. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the men would unstack chairs and drag them into a circle, where a volun- teer chaplain would lead them in prayer and discussion. They would roll their mobile Torah ark out of the closet and closer to the circle, where it would become the service’s focal point. Afterward, the havurah would share a meal together, one of two festive meals the prison provides. Though the prison would distribute the meals, a couple of men from the prison’s east side volunteered to cook some Ashkenazi favorites: roasted chicken, potato kugel, (an albeit watery) matzah ball soup. If they were fortunate, the food would come from the outside; the taste of a brisket from several years back still lingers in Jordan’s memory. Last year, however, the meal, the services and the spiritual impact of the holiday were different. And it will be different this year, too. Instead of gathering in the makeshift chapel, the Jewish men stayed in their cells, watching services from Central JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Two men reading Torah at the synagogue at SCI-Graterford, the state prison replaced by SCI-Phoenix in 2018. Jewish Exponent archives community over the High Holidays is counter to what these holidays require from Jews who observe. For those on the outside, the process of teshuvah, or repen- tance and transformation, takes place in community with others. In addition to being able to apologize to those one has hurt, an individual also needs encouragement to work up the courage to confront someone, write a letter to someone they’ve hurt and provide emotional support, Bauer said. On the inside, that process can’t happen. “Many of the essential components that make the tradi- tional Jewish process of teshuvah successful are not available to people who are incarcerated this year,” Bauer said. In the Jewish tradition, having the opportunity to apologize to whom you’ve hurt is a large part of teshuvah. & & TAY-SACHS CANAVAN CANAVAN SCREENING SCREENING 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 Nat’l Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of Delaware Valley Though some victims may not be interested in getting an apology, to deny a perpetrator the ability to offer one to a victim open to it undermines the process of repentance. “If you are taken out of the community and put in a prison See Inside, Page 21 Exclusive Women’s Apparel Boutique Rabbi David Bauer is the part- time chaplain at SCI-Phoenix. Photo by M. Sumner Synagogue in New York broad- cast on closed-circuit televisions. They received a dressed-down festive meal, complete with eight ounces of a “calcium fluoride beverage,” which doesn’t hold a (Shabbat) candle to beloved Kedem grape juice. Because the social component of the holidays is so important to the inmates, the isolation of last year’s tamped-down holiday observations was devastating. “It’s heart-wrenching that we can’t at least gather with our crew,” Jordan said. “For them to not allow us to come together once a week or for our High Holidays is ridiculous.” According to Jordan, the general population of SCI-Phoenix is mostly Rabbi Elyse Wechterman is a volunteer chaplain at SCI-Phoenix. Courtesy of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association vaccinated. Still, at this point, Rabbi David Bauer, the part-time prison chaplain at SCI-Phoenix, said that due to concerns over the delta variant, the east and west sides of the prison won’t come together for services this year. Just as last year, the men will likely observe the holidays from their cells. “The level of fear around any multiple-person event turning into a superspreader event just completely put the kibosh on any of our more ambitious plans of gathering people together,” Bauer said. Beyond the disappointment of another year of separa- tion from friends (in addition to family members on the outside), the loss of Jewish JEWISH EXPONENT 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 Make an appointment today! Consult with the designer to explore your style options. SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 11 O pinion Editorial Rosh Hashanah 5782 5781 WAS CHALLENGING. But we got through it. In the process, we learned how to celebrate Shabbat and Jewish holidays remotely or in compliant outdoor venues; figured out how to work remotely and still do our jobs; attended meetings, communal events and celebrations on Zoom or in carefully restricted settings; and watched our children struggle to learn remotely or attend class under difficult COVID-driven rules. Throughout it all, we yearned for a return to “normal.” Around Rosh Hashanah of last year, as the COVID-19 infection and death rates soared yet again, there was uncertainty about our nation’s ability to react quickly and comprehensively enough to overcome the virus. A few months later, as a national vaccination program rolled out, infections and COVID-related deaths began to decline. Over time, as the number of vacci- nations increased — and with it more promising virus-de- fying numbers — plans were formulated to remove masks, eliminate social distancing requirements and even allow indoor gatherings. And we envisioned a triumphant return to our synagogues and workplaces by Rosh Hashanah. But it was not to be. The stubborn refusal of millions of Americans to vaccinate — and the emergence of the highly infectious delta variant that took advantage of that reluctance — shattered our optimism and forced us to change our plans. So once again, as Rosh Hashanah 5782 approaches, we are challenged. The feeling of déjà vu — complete with all of the uncertainties of a raging pandemic that we cannot fully control — is frightening. We worry about the impact of new restrictions on our children. Notwithstanding the remarkable efforts of our schools, last year’s education programs were not optimal. And we are concerned about the long-term impact of further reduced education opportunities. On the economic front, we have seen two conflicting trends: The stock market is booming, as consumer spending is hot and business investment is growing. At the same time, economic inequality is getting worse, as the wealth gap continues to increase, with little hope or meaningful opportunity for the neediest among us. Locally, we take pride that our synagogues and communal institutions have continued to work so hard to build a vibrant Jewish community, and have been remarkably attentive and creative in doing so. They have been nimble in adjusting to new rules and realities, even as they prepare for the holidays and the coming new year. As we think about the past year, there are two other achievements we celebrate. First, we applaud the extraordinary generosity of our communities in raising chari- table dollars to support food, shelter and healthcare needs caused by the pandemic, while at the same time continuing to support ongoing Jewish life. The results are impressive. Second, we marvel at the remarkably rapid development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. We have never seen anything like it in our lifetimes. That singular accomplishment is emblematic of what can be accomplished when people work together. Let’s keep that in mind as we prepare to face new challenges in the coming year. We wish all of our readers a healthy, happy and sweet new year. l In Our Season of Reckoning, What to Remember When Abuse Stories Break in Jewish Communities BY SHEILA KATZ AND RABBI DANYA RUTTENBERG WE ARE, ONCE AGAIN, in a season of reckoning with sexual abuse in the Jewish community and in the country. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned after a state attorney general investigation found that he sexually harassed at least 11 women, aided by networks of complicity. In the Jewish community, the Reform movement, which 12 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 represents the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America, has initiated three separate investigations — one each for its rabbinical seminary, rabbinical associa- tion and synagogue network — to look at both allegations of abuse and possible points of failure in its policies and systems. The Conservative movement has announced new account- ability and reporting policies for its youth group program and investigation into allega- tions regarding past sexual abuse by one of its former staff. And just this week, a survivor anonymously shared a painful story about their treatment after being raped at Yeshiva University. As all this unfolds, there likely will be many revela- tions about individuals who committed abuse, people in power who may have dismissed complaints and perhaps much more. This is likely to be a painful, difficult time for many. But it also has the potential to be a critical opportunity on the road to healing, to repair, to make things different for next time. In the Jewish world, we are in the weeks leading up to our High Holy Days, the season of cheshbon nefesh and teshuvah; of accounting of the soul and repentance, of acknowl- edging what has gone wrong and trying to do the work of making it right. Every season is the season to do the work of addressing sexual abuse and misconduct correctly, with integrity and care, but it is especially resonant in this season. We both have been involved in this work from a myriad of perspectives. We have worked in JEWISH EXPONENT assault prevention and trauma counseling. As advocates, we have helped advise multimil- lion-dollar projects aimed at transforming the Jewish community and helped denom- inations address systemic change. One of us is writing a book on institutional repen- tance. One of us came forward publicly naming a major philan- thropist as an abuser. We have seen what can happen from many sides, and we are all too familiar with the common mistakes that are made, time and again, whenever sexual assault or harassment are in the news. As such, here are some basic principles we recom- mend following, whether as an affected member of the community or a curious outsider watching from afar. Listen and feel. First and foremost, whether you are speaking to or about survivors, do not assume you know what they should think, feel or do — and yes, believe them. There is no one right way to respond to victimization, either in action or in feeling. And there are myriad places that a person might be in their potentially lifelong process of healing and recovery — including anger, hurt and disinterest, or unwillingness to talk about their or others’ experiences of sexual abuse. Certainly all survivors have their own journey in making sense of their experiences, and it is wrong to push them to forgive or reconcile with those who have hurt them in any way. Unless you are asked explic- itly for advice about a specific situation, don’t give advice to survivors about how to think or feel or make sense of their own experiences. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM O pinion Let people define who they are for themselves, including how they want to be identified, if at all. Some people prefer the term “survivor” over “victim,” whether they are currently in the unwelcome situation or not. It should be up to the person impacted to define their own relationship to the abuse they experienced. If a trusted member of the clergy or another key figure in your community is named as a sexual abuser, or if an institution that you trusted has been complicit in great harm, it is absolutely natural to feel a sense of betrayal, anger, confu- sion, hurt or a range of other emotions. Feel them. Make space for them. Keep your eye on what happens next. The true test of an institution that participates in harm is whether and how well it takes responsibility. If you’re a stakeholder, can you be part of the project of holding your synagogue, camp or other organization to account- ability by making sure that it follows best practices? Some support for the perpetrator. As we learn and process, we must hold institutions account- able and keep the accountability bar high. This is how we put the value of “believing survi- vors” into action and make it possible for them to turn, or return, to their community for solace and support. Some claim that holding those who cause harm accountable is tantamount to exiling them forever, without any chance of returning to connection or community. On the contrary, there is a path back, but for the sake of those harmed — and to prevent future harm — we must make sure that we are rigorous in pursuing accountability. The work of repentance in the Jewish tradition includes steps of public ownership of harm, beginning to do the work — deep work, hard work — to change, make amends, apolo- gize and, ultimately, to make different choices moving forward. In this formulation, only those harmed can make decisions about forgiveness. As we learn and process, we must hold institutions accountable and keep the accountability bar high. This is how we put the value of “believing survivors” into action. of these may include, but are not limited to, conducting a thorough and impartial inves- tigation; allowing survivors access to the investigation report; making funding for victims’ therapy or other mental health needs avail- able; and making a statement that you believe the survivor, are grateful for them coming forward and will be following up on their claim. Push your organization toward tangible actions and concrete measures of accountability. Remember that others are watching and if the institution remains silent, even if there is a legal situation, that silence is easily taken as JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Think about what and how you share. Journalists have an essential role to play in sharing these necessary stories exposing abuse, and they are increasingly learning how to do so without retraumatizing survivors. Still, as individuals and communi- ties learn to better respond to abuse, remember that many media outlets are catching up on best practices on reporting about sexual abuse. The onus is on all of us to be thoughtful about how we take in or share the news. Look at the language used in news stories you are consid- ering amplifying. The choice to say that someone is an “alleged” abuser sows seeds of suspicion in the person who came forward; stating that a report of misconduct or abuse was made is similarly factual from the perspective of journal- istic accounts, but the reader perceives it as less questionable. Where have the journalists focused their spotlight — do they invest their energies on humanizing perpetrators or on centering the stories and experi- ences of victims and survivors? Too often, we see so many through headlines and photo choices, through anecdotes and story hooks. Similarly, sexual harass- ment, sexual misconduct and sexual assault are not the same things and should not be used interchangeably. The correct term should always be used — but often it is not. Sexual misconduct is a broad catchall term for unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that is committed without consent or by force, intimida- tion, coercion or manipulation — it may be illegal, it may not be. Sexual assault involves sexually touching another person without consent, or the use of coercion or force, and sexual harassment includes a range of actions from verbal transgressions to physical advances and is illegal in most contexts. As you engage in the conversation, you might feel compelled to share articles on social media. Many of these articles will include images of the perpetrator, which can be triggering for the victims. Consider sharing the article, but not the picture — it’s possible to click away the photo before posting. Select a picture that says “Believe survivors” or something of the sort to go with your post. This can be a way to show your support, center victims and help reduce trauma for those most affected. Consider the survivors and victims whose stories aren’t yet known. Although anyone can be a victim, regardless of JEWISH EXPONENT gender, sexual abuse dispro- portionately impacts women, LGBTQ folks, people with disabilities and people from low-income backgrounds. We must acknowledge that this is not random. Perpetrators tend to prey on people who are less likely to be believed. Black women report experiencing workplace sexual harassment at three times the rate of white women. Moreover, half of all Black transgender women are survivors of sexual violence and two-thirds of Black trans- gender people said they would be uncomfortable asking the police for help. As we prepare for other potential revelations of abuse within the Jewish commu- nity and in other spaces, we must continue to focus on the needs of survivors and victims, whether they choose to come forward publicly or not. Each of us must take action — from our unique vantages, roles, positions and experiences — to insist on accountability, to work for systemic change toward equity, transparency, safety and justice, and to ensure a future without harass- ment, assault or abuse. Repair is possible, but it must be survivor-centric at every turn. l Sheila Katz is the CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, the 125-year-old progressive feminist nonprofit. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg is the scholar-in- residence at the National Council of Jewish Women and the author of multiple books about Judaism. KVETCH ’N’ KVELL Why, Thank You SHALOM. I HAVE READ some issues of your newspaper which came to me via a neighbor with a daughter in Philadelphia. I found several articles, particularly on Israel, informative and interesting. The Torah portions are always relevant and on target. Thank you for such good journalism at this time. It is appreciated. Shana Tova Umetuka to you and your readers. Be safe. Livia Shagam, Monroe Township, New Jersey True Philadelphia Treasure You recently wrote an article (“Doctor Takes on Vital Role During COVID Crisis,” Aug. 12) about the outstanding job Dr. Steven Sivak and Einstein Hospital on North Broad Street have done dispensing the COVID-19 vaccines. The article stressed his age at 68 years. His 68 is the new 38. My family and I are blessed to be Sivak’s patients, as were my late parents — he has treated four generations of us. Not only is he a one-in-a-million doctor and human being, he is humble and treats everyone with respect — answering emails and texts at all hours. Moreover, Einstein is filled with great doctors. A true Philadelphia treasure. l Lynne Lechter | King of Prussia STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLISHER We are a diverse community. The views expressed in the signed opinion columns and let- ters to the editor published in the Jewish Exponent are those of the authors. They do 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 letters to letters@jewishexponent.com or fax to 215-569-3389. Letters should be a maximum of 200 words and may be edited for clarity and brevity. Unsigned letters will not be published. SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 13 Resting in Dignity: Friends of Jewish Cemeteries Begin Work to Restore At-Risk Cemeteries The Philadelphia area has numerous historic Jewish cemeteries, but this beautiful testament to Judaism’s deep local roots is often met with poor conditions: broken or fallen stones, uneven and unsafe ground, illegible inscriptions, and other damage. How to viably restore and protect these sacred places into the future is a challenge debated by com- munities of all faiths, all over the country. A group of local Jewish volunteers decided to join forces and find an answer. Earlier this year, they created the Friends of Jewish Cemeteries (FJC), a special initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, to explore realistic strategies for im- proving poor conditions at mature properties, particularly in the oldest sections. While community clean-ups are invaluable, professional skills and equipment are necessary for extensively damaged areas. “When neighbors and friends reached out because of the poor conditions at Har Nebo Cemetery in Oxford Circle, we knew we had to do better,” said State Rep. Jared G. Solo- mon, 202nd district of Philadelphia County, and a FJC advocate. “With the Jewish Federation and Friends of Jewish Cemeter- ies leading the charge, we as a community hope to chart a new course for how com- munities can repair, rebuild, and reimagine Jewish cemeteries throughout our region.” In tackling this grand-scale restoration problem, FJC decided to focus first on Har Nebo, Philadelphia’s oldest private- ly-owned Jewish cemetery and one of the city’s largest. Through this pilot project, FJC will fund, secure and oversee expert-level rehabilitation of a section of graves repre- senting the most common problems found in cemeteries in disrepair. At its conclusion, the group will produce a multimedia how-to guide, documenting its lessons learned that could serve as a model for other groups. Work is set to begin in the fall of 2021 and will include lifting and repairing head- Friends of Jewish Cemeteries’ first effort to preserve at-risk stones, clearing undergrowth and reinforc- local cemeteries is now underway and offering opportunities ing the surrounding ground. for genealogy hobbyists and everyone. Courtesy: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia A specific section of the cemetery has been selected for restoration, and now FJC needs experienced genealogy hobbyists to help find their descendants. Walter Spector, a volunteer geneal- ogist, is supporting the effort and hopes members of the community with research experience will join him in the work. There are also a variety of other on-site and in-home volunteer opportunities, such as assistance with fundraising, securing landscaping and stone repair supplies, publicity, and production of the guide. “The popularity of genealogy research has brought newfound attention to historic and mature cemeteries as well as the escalating problems in many of them,” said Rich Blumberg, leader of FJC. “When you talk with others who share these concerns about sustaining our legacy, the task often seems beyond our reach. The goal of FJC and its pilot project is to challenge that notion.” Those interested in learning more about genealogy research, saving historic cemeteries and honor- ing those at rest will have an opportunity to help clean up Har Nebo during a service day, sponsored by the Jewish Federation, on Sunday, October 17, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will rake leaves, clip vines, pick up debris and participate in a memorial service for those interred at the historic site. FJC’s pilot project goals include raising ongoing funds for further work at other area cemeteries, but Blumberg hopes that its success will extend far beyond that: “We want to raise awareness of the con- servation needs of these special places, offer a pragmatic path to success and inspire others to join us.” For more information about FJC and involvement opportunities, visit jewishphilly.org/cemetery or contact Addie Klein, aklein@jewishphilly.org. To register for the cleanup day at Har Nebo on October 17 th , visit jewishphilly.org/cemeterycleanup. 14 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 JEWISH EXPONENT Help FJC find a descendant of these people – or is that you? The following graves are in the section of Har Nebo that will be professionally restored. FJC wants to find relatives and make them aware of this special project. Direct descendants can also choose not to have a headstone reset. Isadore Bennett; D.O.D. Jan. 30, 1921 Mollie Bennett; D.O.D. Nov. 11, 1918 Anna Berman (1861-1931) Nathan Berman (1854-1913) Harry Chertok; D.O.D. May 23, 1924 Abraham Ginsburg; D.O.D. June 27, 1920 Jacob Krantz; D.O.D. August 19,1920 Chaya Sara Patelson; D.O.D. March 3, 1936 Ya’akov Patelson; D.O.D. February 11, 1931 Yechezkel Spritzler; D.O.D. December 2, 1924 Morris Yuter; D.O.D. July 24, 1924 The following headstones may also be repaired, based on available funds and location: Harry Averich; D.O.D. December 27, 1919 Josey Barbash; D.O.D. March 7, 1898 Chane Brooks; D.O.D. March 5, 1917 Emma Burcharesky; D.O.D. January 3, 1918 Fannie Fisher; D.O.D. September 25, 1932 Louis Fisher; D.O.D. April 8, 1926 Maurice Fishman; D.O.D. December 13, 1918 Jennie Gallant; D.O.D. January 6, 1915 Avraham Ginsberg; D.O.D. June 28, 1920 Pepy Gluck; D.O.D. October 30, 1990 Baby Kemp; D.O.D. June 4, 1897 Bella Kornig; D.O.D. August 23, 1898 Rose Krantz; D.O.D. February 9, 1933 Elizabeth Kulla; D.O.D. September 17, 1922 Birdie Lehrfeldt; D.O.D. June 11, 1897 Hessie Lehrfeldt; D.O.D. June 16, 1897 Rosa Lehrfeldt; D.O.D. June 9, 1897 Annie Mirkin; D.O.D. November 1, 1920 Jennie Polienich; D.O.D. January 17, 1922 Jacob Rosenberg; D.O.D. February 28, 1936 Dora Rubin; D.O.D. April 25, 1923 Samuel Rubin; D.O.D. March 16, 1975 Aaron Sattin; D.O.D. October 23, 1924 Sarah Seltzer; D.O.D. October 11, 1918 Rosena Spritzler; D.O.D. January 28, 1914 Abraham Weiner; D.O.D. December 6, 1923 Frieda Weisen; D.O.D. July 7, 1896 Harry Wiener; D.O.D. November 4, 1908 If you have experience doing genealogy research and can help or if you are a possible descendant, please contact Rich Blumberg, rich.blumberg@comcast.net *D.O.D. means Date of Death JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Tovah h L’ Shana *Where Available, While Supplies Last. 1 $ 49 Manischewitz Egg Noodles lb. 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But for those looking for a lighter repast, or one that reflects the season which, in this case, is still summer, I offer some alternative fare. These dishes can all be done ahead and served chilled or at room temperature. I also factored in the growing number of people who are vegan, celiac (or avoid gluten for other reasons) or just plain picky. These dishes all meet the first two requirements — I can’t help with pickiness! Given the current state of the world, large, indoor gather- ings are not recommended. But the fact that the High Holidays are early this year encourages outdoor festivities, so this menu is casual and summery and well-suited to a backyard gathering. QUINOA SALAD Serves 6 This is the most basic version of this grain salad — feel free to jazz it up with chopped bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry 1 cup quinoa 1 15-ounce can chickpeas or your favorite bean (navy, cannellini, etc.), drained 1 bunch parsley, chopped 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Juice of ½ lemon 2 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste Cook the quinoa according to package directions; cool it thoroughly. (You don’t want it mixing with the fresh parsley when it is still warm or it will “cook” the herbs.) In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except the beans and quinoa to make a dressing. 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The bacon bits (if using), cheese classic version contains bacon, and the remaining lettuce. but this is easily avoided in Spread the mayonnaise over one of two ways: Use a veggie/ the top of the salad, sprinkle kosher bacon bits product such with a bit more grated cheese as “Soy Boy,” or use smoked and top it with the scallions. cheese to infuse the salad with Cover the salad tightly with the flavor without breaking any plastic wrap, and refrigerate it rules. This dish has a dramatic overnight. Toss before serving. presentation, so serve it in a tall, glass bowl and toss it at ISRAELI ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD the table. Serves 8 1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed and torn into bite- sized pieces 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 2 cups cooked, cooled peas 1 cup kosher/veggie bacon bits 2 cups smoked cheese (such as cheddar, Swiss, Gouda, etc.) 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sliced scallions, white and green parts 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt Generous sprinkling of pepper Place half of the lettuce in Sumac is a reddish-colored spice commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. It has a fresh, citrusy flavor, so if you can’t source it, use a teaspoon of grated lemon zest in its place. 2 large eggplants, peeled and cubed 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon paprika See Food, Page 18 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM be tt e r off wit h b t o r ! h From soups to sauces to sides, Manischewitz Broth brings comfort DQGŴDYRUWRHYHU\GLVK7KHQH[W time a recipe calls for stock, use Manischewitz Broth! JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISH EXPONENT SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 17 L IFESTYLE /C ULTURE Food Services Continued from Page 16 1½ teaspoon sumac 1 scant handful fresh parsley, chopped, for topping Place the eggplant cubes in a colander, and sprinkle them with salt. Allow them to sit for about 30 minutes; the eggplant will “sweat,” and this removes some of the bitterness. Heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the eggplant, dry it with paper towels and place it on a parchment-lined, rimmed cookie sheet. Add the onions and tomatoes to the eggplant. Continued from Page 5 In a measuring cup, mix the olive oil with all the remaining ingredients except for the parsley, and mix well with a fork. Drizzle this mixture over the vegetables and toss well to coat. Bake for 30 minutes until the eggplant is soft ; stir it occasionally in the oven to ensure even cooking. When done, place the eggplant mixture in a bowl, cover and place it in the fridge. Before serving, sprinkle the salad with parsley and toss. 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The memoir, published in 1997, recounts Defonseca’s supposed escape from Nazi clutches as a child after her parents’ deportation to Germany. After leaving her foster home, Defonseca wanders through the Belgian woods, eventually befriending and living amongst a pack of wolves. The book was translated into 18 languages, optioned for a Disney film and landed a spot on Oprah Winfrey’s bookshelf as part of Oprah’s Book Club, though book sales in the United States were disappointingly low, making it a fresh story for today’s American audience. Soon after the memoir’s modest international success, it — along with Defonseca — fell from grace. (Spoiler alert!) Defonseca’s publisher, Jane Daniel, found inconsistencies in Defonseca’s story, leading Daniel to enlist a team consisting of a genealogist, wolf-sanctuary founder and journalist, among others, to uncover the real story of Defonseca. The fallout of Defonseca’s exposure as a fraud is unrav- eled in “Misha and the Wolves,” a true-crime documentary by Sam Hobkinson now streaming on Netflix. The documentary intro- duces the story’s players, as a series of characters — each with a connection to Defonseca — relay their part of the narra- tive. Defonseca, a stoic older woman with pulled-back gray hair and outdated makeup, shares her thoughts, too. Hobkinson spends the first third of the film building suspense, stitching together interviews and b-roll to leave the audience incredulous of JEWISHEXPONENT.COM The “real” Misha Defonseca is still alive and is an animal lover. Defonseca’s story, with Daniel giving the bulk of the detailing. After Daniel reveals Misha’s story as fraudulent, Hobkinson tries to shock the audience: He shoots a scene of the woman in the first half of the film who spoke as Defonseca sitting in a makeup chair, removing a wig and revealing herself to be nothing more than an actor. Hobkinson’s clever narra- tive tool falls short, however, due to one-dimensional acting from “Defonseca,” a character known to others as eccen- tric and warm. Her lines feel scripted and unoriginal, and her perspective does not feel special enough to warrant her presence in the documentary. Moreover, to pull off this stunt the documentary holds off on revealing the “real” Defonseca’s face, hiding photo- graphs and video footage from the audience. For a film that sets out to correct an untruth, the lack of footage of Defonseca during the first half of the film is confusing and is representa- tive of Hobkinson’s reliance on telling his story through interviews, as opposed to compelling footage. The documentary is packed with B-roll footage of a fictionalized Defonseca hiking through the woods as a young girl or of the film crew dismantling the set of the fake Defonseca’s actor’s home. These shots were a missed opportunity to not only show old footage, but to give the audience an inside look at the process of uncovering a true mystery. In fact, “Misha and the Wolves” shines brightest when it walks the audience through uncovering the truth. Much of Defonseca’s story is debunked by Evelyne Haendel, an actual Belgian Holocaust survivor. Haendel, a geneal- ogist, dives into archives and finds the truth about Defonseca. When she speaks to the camera, Haendel feels honest, vulner- able. The shots of her traveling around Belgium, pouring over old records, being surprised with what she finds, transforms “Misha and the Wolves” into more than just an entertaining documentary, but a real mystery that needs dissecting. Haendel’s astonishment at the lengths Defonseca went to spin her story is what makes the film all the more engaging. In addition to making sense of why Defonseca chose to falsify her story, Haendel had to make sense of why someone would choose to pretend to be a Holocaust survivor, of all people. To see the distress Defonseca’s falsehood caused for a Shoah survivor further antagonizes Defonseca and is a profound reminder to the audience that the Holocaust JEWISH EXPONENT “Misha and the Wolves” is a true-crime documentary now streaming on Netflix. Courtesy of MetFilm Sales remains off-limits for appropriation. The end of the film takes yet another turn, as it makes a half-hearted attempt to redeem Defonseca, who is still alive, and, evidently, truly an animal lover. A shaky attempt to add nuance to the story, Defonseca’s redemption detracted from the harm she caused to those who read and were affected by her book. It was an out-of-place addition to the film that had potential, but was not executed with enough intention and felt like an afterthought. The story of Defonseca is an eerie one. It warrants a conversation about the validity of memory and the complex morality of those who have lied or made other bad choices because of their own past strife. Though Defonseca’s story is worth knowing, perhaps Hobkinson wasn’t the best choice to tell it. Unlike Defonseca, who uses grandeur and charisma to convince her audience of lies, “Misha and the Wolves” does nearly the opposite: It tries to set the story straight, but lacks the imagination to truly sell its viewers. l srogelberg@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0741 The 2021 Caroline Zelaznik Gruss and Joseph S. Gruss Lecture in Talmudic Civil Law Is the Value of Human Life Paramount?: Law and Personal Autonomy in Rabbinic Law MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Œ 5:30 PM The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 3501 Sansom Street Dr. Ayelet Hoffmann 2021-2022 Gruss Professor of Talmudic Law Individually packaged meals will be available after the lecture for in-person guests. Dietary laws will be observed. In-person registration is required for entrance into the building. This program has been approved for 1.0 Substantive CLE credits for Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may be available in other jurisdictions as well. Attendees seeking CLE credit should make a payment via the online registration link in the amount of $40.00 ($20.00 public interest/non-profit attorneys). In order to receive the appropriate amount of credit, passwords provided throughout the program must be noted in your evaluation form. Penn Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning. To RSVP, please e-mail Neoshie Giles at: gilesne@law.upenn.edu SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 19 L ifestyle /C ulture Philly Faces: Daniel Israel P H I LLY FACES JARRAD SAFFREN | JE STAFF IN 2015, DANIEL Israel was working odd jobs and looking for a direction. He knew just one thing for certain: He wanted to marry his girlfriend, Amanda Ross. But to get Ross’ father’s approval, Israel needed to find a path. And, one day, Israel’s girlfriend asked him what he wanted to do. “Cook,” he said. Six years later, Israel, now 32, is the owner of Deluxe Catering, a kosher catering company in Philadelphia. And Amanda Ross is now Amanda Israel. Going into another Rosh Hashanah, Israel is booked solid with orders, and recently, several people in a local Facebook group recommended him to someone looking for a High Holiday caterer. How big are the High Holidays for you at this point? Secondary. I do it for the community. Our business is targeted toward weddings, galas and fundraisers. 20 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 But we do small events, too. We do every size event. Anything from one person to 10,000 people. Which types of food does your business specialize in? I have a wide array of food I make. Different ethnicities. Japanese, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Thai. I’m just starting to get into Ethiopian food. I love learning new dishes. Sometimes, people will see something they like on Pinterest or go to an event where they had something yummy, and that’s something they really want to have at their event. It’s important to be flexible. I just did a wedding last Sunday, and they wanted an Daniel Israel  Indian station. We haven’t done that for three years. But when somebody has a certain taste, restaurant, Deux Cheminees. we pull it from our repertoire. My father connected me to his friend, Chef Fritz Blank. What made you want to I worked for him from age become a chef? 15 to 18. He taught me 90% of My father (Naftali Israel). what I know. He was a chef in his younger years. Then he got into How did your cooking career contracting. But he has friends go from there? who are chefs in the city. My father got me into it, but I learned at an upscale French was trying to get me out of it. He said it’s not good pay. It’s hard on your feet, knees and back. It’s impossible to have a family life. I listened to him and kept going to school. I went to Temple (University) and studied kinesiology. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I got more curious about my roots, took a trip to Israel and thought maybe I should stay. I came back home and my mom connected me to her friend who sold life insurance. I worked at New York Life and sold insurance for 5-6 years. Then I met my wife. hadn’t been in the industry in seven years. I wanted to be a kosher supervisor. Someone who supervises shipments of food to the kitchen. Ofelia (Cohen) with A La Karte Catering (in Bala Cynwyd) pointed me in the direction of a rabbi who could certify me. I started working with her and Six Points Kosher Catering (in King of Prussia). From there I got a job at Temple as head chef and supervisor at Hillel. I was running the only kosher deli in Philadelphia. It’s called Cafe 613 now. During the winter break, I wanted to earn extra money. So I worked at this sushi place, Sushi Talk. When I came back on summer break, things were slowing down. I made a deal with the owner. I said, “You don’t have to pay me. I know you’re hurting. In exchange, if somebody Once you decided to follow needs me to do a catering job, I your passion, how did you have permission to do it out of build yourself up? your kitchen.” He loved it. I had to start from scratch. I In the first month, I made JEWISH EXPONENT Michelle Camperson Photography over $15,000. He had four years left of his lease. I bailed him out and have been there ever since: 7588 Haverford Ave. I did everything myself the first two years. Cooking, cleaning, menu planning, sales. I woke up at 6 (a.m.) and got home at 11 (p.m.). But when you do one event, everybody at that event tastes your food, and it changes everything. Where is the business going now? On Sunday, I did a wedding in Barnesville. I never knew that place existed before. I’m getting jobs in Scranton and the Poconos. It’s really grown. Now, my main focus is scaling the business without reducing the quality of the food. I’ll have to train other people. I have a rule with my chefs: When they make something on their own, they have to make it twice perfectly before they can cook it without me taste-testing it. l jsaffren@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0740 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM T orah P ortion How Do You Stand Before God? BY RABBI SIGAL BRIER Parshat Nitzavim IN BOTH THIS week’s Torah portion, Nitzavim, and the High Holidays, we stand before God. In both, all the people are to stand, not just their representatives or leaders. No one is exempt from the duty, and no one is deprived of the birthright of having a personal relationship with the mystery, the spiritual realm, God. How do you stand before God? How does it feel to stand before God? What is the dominant feeling? Do you stand trembling, waiting to be judged? Do you stand humbly, to admit your wrongs and ask to be forgiven? Do you bow your head with gratefulness? Or do you stand confidently, basking in God’s love? Or maybe you are too tired and dejected to stand. We are nearing the end of 5781 and another reading cycle of the Torah. In a few days, 5782 will begin. Nitzavim, which means “all of you are standing,” is a short portion Inside Continued from Page 11 that’s far away from the commu- nity in which the event happens ... you are completely cut off from the world in which that crime was allowed to be committed,” said Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, a volunteer chaplain at SCI-Phoenix and the executive director of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association. Though teshuvah is inher- ently a communal activity, the process of repentance is individualized. “It’s a very personal process for everybody that would be made easier if we were meeting regularly in community,” Bauer said. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM CAN DL E L IGHTIN G Sept. 3 Sept. 10 near the end of Deuteronomy, the fifth and last book in the Torah. All the people are called to stand and listen to a summary of the long Torah journey, and to hear about the promises of the past and the covenant that will continue. How do you stand before God? The prevalent view is that we stand before God to be judged, especially during the High Holy Days. It’s common to tremble and fear God’s judgment during the Days of Awe. We feel small and separated from God, a power greater than us. The image of a God who sits on the throne of judgment is conjured up in our imagination as we read the liturgy. That God is threat- ening and fierce. Even though there are other elements and aspects to God, the emphasis on judgment is exaggerated in our minds. Understandably so, because we have a negativity bias in the brain. This bias helps us focus on what is wrong and we survive by scanning the world for danger and threats. But our tendencies to emphasize judgment and be afraid obscure other important aspects of life, and of God. During the Days of Awe, the important aspects of rahamim (mercy) and ahavah (love) are sometimes hidden or forgotten. During the Days of Awe and throughout the year we stand before God not just to listen and be judged, but to also ask for help. We ask for mercy, compassion and kindness because we know we are loved. The high drama of the holidays may distract us and scare us, but let’s read the verses of Nitzavim to remind us of God’s love and strengthen our connection to a God who loves and helps us through it all. We will see that at the center of our relationship with God is and always will be love and mercy. In Deuteronomy 30:4, it says: “Even if your outcasts are at the end of the world, from there God will gather you, from there God will fetch you.” God’s love is unconditional, and God’s role is to help and support us when we are lost. The mystery, the nurturing merciful power we cannot comprehend, comes to meet us when we are lost. We stand in awe and amazement, and feel relieved when we are gathered and guided back to life. And internally, within our hearts, we learn that God seeks to help us as well. In Deuteronomy 30:6 it says: “God will open up your heart and the hearts of your offspring to love God with all of your being, that you may live well.” God intimately dwells within us. The relationship we have with God is intimate and personal. It’s not beyond reach, not in the heavens, neither is it beyond the sea. In Deuteronomy 30:13-14 it says: “Neither beyond the sea that you should say ‘who among us can cross to the other side of the sea and get it for us and tell it to us, so we can engage with it?’ No, the thing is very close to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to live it.” I am reminded of the popular song “Lean on Me,” in which the late singer-song- writer Bill Withers wrote, “Lean on me when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend, Others may support an individual who is repenting, yet everyone is on their own path. Wechterman believes this is the same for everyone, incarcerated or not. According to Matt Engler, who was in prison for 21 years “Quit torturing yourself,” Engler said. “You have to find a way to forgive yourself.” Engler was put off by a lot of conversations around repen- tance. He dislikes the connotation the word has around redemption. “It didn’t serve me,” Engler classes at The Twisted Monkey in Rockledge. Meditating helped Engler see his life more clearly and move forward. In prison he meditated for at least an hour and a half every day. He said he wouldn’t be the person he is now had he not 7:10 p.m. 6:59 p.m. I’ll help you carry on.” I hope you hear this line as a reminder to lean a little more. In this new Jewish year, may we stand together and lean into the mystery; may we lean on God, lean on spiritual practice, lean on tradition, lean on each other and lean into commu- nity. May we strengthen our relationship with the mystery and each other. L’shanah Tova. I wish you a good new year with abundant health and joy. l Rabbi Sigal Brier is the rabbi at Temple Judea of Bucks County in Doylestown and the creator of Mendful – Live Connected, which mends the world with conversation, meditation, mendful zones and art. 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. “redemption” to his story, he said he’s different after his time on the inside, and often has moments when he looks at his life now and is at peace. “I have these moments all the time when I’m like, ‘I did it,’” Engler said. And he said he’s still moving forward and a better man than he was before. We can never undo the past; the past is the past. What we have to “We can never undo the past; the past is the past,” do is integrate it and live with it and grow beyond it.” Wechterman said. “What we RABBI ELYSE WECHTERMAN have to do is integrate it and live with it and grow beyond it. And I do believe that growing on home invasion charges, men said. “It’s just kind of dwelling picked up the practice. beyond it is redemption.” on the inside talked about repen- ‘what was’.” “That steadiness gives you This is part one of a two-part tance all the time, though it While in prison, Engler this foundational rock,” Engler article. l wasn’t an exclusively Jewish topic began meditating and started said. of conversation. Oftentimes, it a yoga practice; on the outside, Though he doesn’t assign srogelberg@jewishexponent.com; didn’t feel productive. he teaches yoga and meditation the words of “repentance” and 215-832-0741 JEWISH EXPONENT SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 21 C ommunity / mazel tovs B I RTH CHANA MANIES SHARE Leslie and Murray Rifkin announce the birth of great-granddaughter Chana Manies on Feb. 28. The parents are Sara and Yechiel Zev Manies. The grandparents are Denise and Zalman Weinreb (née Rifkin) and Rivky and Shia Manies, all of Lakewood, New Jersey. your engagement, wedding birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah announcement and any other simcha on both jewishexponent.com and the weekly Jewish Exponent newspaper for ... Courtesy of the Manies family 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 COMMUNITYBRIEFS Gratz Names Human Rights Official a Distinguished Visiting Professor IRWIN COTLER, the international chairman of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, was named the first Isaacman Distinguished Visiting Professor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College. Cotler is an emeritus professor of law at McGill University, a former minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, and a longtime member of Canada’s Parliament. His post will span the 2021-2022 academic year. As a human rights attorney, Cotler served as counsel to prisoners of conscience, including Nelson Mandela, Andrei Sakharov and Natan Sharansky. “I know of no more important academic discipline than Holocaust and genocide studies in this moment in time,” Cotler said. “We need to ensure that ‘never again’ is not just a slogan, but a reality that underpins our international human rights work.” During his professorship, Cotler will deliver two public lectures about genocide, the Holocaust and mass atrocity. He also will participate in Zoom meetings with doctoral students in the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program. The professorship is named after Daniel Isaacman, who served as Gratz’s president from 1973 until his death in 1982. 22 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 Einstein Debuts Portable Kosher Food Carts A new service offering portable kosher food carts for patients debuted Sept. 1 at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery. The carts, which were bought via grants from Einstein’s Compassionate Care Fund, include a microwave and refrigerator and have room for nonperishable food. They will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, upon request. Community volunteers from Bikkur Cholim partnered with Einstein to accommodate the dietary needs for patients who keep kosher by stocking the cart and, upon request, providing hot meals for patients. Patients can request the cart from nurses on their unit, reach out directly to Bikkur Cholim or ask staff to reach out on their behalf. Hospital staffers are encouraged to ask patients how they practice and what type of assistance they need when they arrive on the unit to help them navigate their needs in accordance with their faith. l Irwin Cotler Courtesy of Gratz College JEWISH EXPONENT JEWISHEXPONENT.COM C ommunity / deaths DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES B E R L I N Jeffrey B. Berlin PhD, passed away peace- fully at home on Thursday, June 24, 2021 surrounded by his family. He will always be known as a beloved husband, father, and Opa, as well as an internationally-acclaimed scholar and educator, whose courage and persistence in the face of an ongoing debilit- ating disease made him an inspiration to all who knew him. The writer and editor of hun- dreds of journal articles and 10 scholarly books translated into multiple languages, Dr. Berlin was a sought-after authority on Exile literature whose access and insight into the correspondence of German-Jewish authors of the time portrayed, among other import- ant themes, the struggles and determination of those living under, escaping from, and daring to speak out against the Nazi regime. His piercing intellectual curiosity, combined with a delightful, if somewhat off-beat sense of humor, made him engaging company to family, friends, and colleagues from many nations. He was greatly loved and will be dearly missed by Anne, his wife of 48 years, his children Sam (Tara) Berlin and Rachel (Michael) Moir, grandchildren Fiona and Re- illy Berlin, brother Michael, granddog Luna, and a host of loving family members and friends around the world. Contributions in his memory can be made to the ADL at www.adl.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com B I R G E R - BR A Y Hadar Birger-Bray (nee Birger) on August 26, 2021. Beloved wife of Melanie (nee Bray); Loving mother of Emma and Jason; Devoted daughter of Ronit and David Birger; Dear sis- ter of Alon (Ayelet Shaked) Birger, Yael (Rainer Krause) Birger and Gal (Noy) Birger. Contributions in her memory may be made to Oley Foundation, www.oley.org or to Darchei Noam, www.darcheipa.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com G L A U S E R On August 30, 2020, the world lost a one-of- a-kind man, Joel Louis Glauser. He was a lov- ing and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and accountant. However, his greatest success was how he loved his family. There is not a day that goes by that Joel is not missed. People like to say that Joel was “larger than life” and had a “heart of gold”. He was a successful busi- nessman and problem-solver. He treated all of his clients and friends as if they were his extended family. Joel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marcy Glauser; his children, Jerry, Michael, Brian (Audra), and Jennifer; his grandchildren, Levi and Noah; his broth- er and sister-in-law, Gary and Shari Glauser; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Hope and David Schaefer. H O F F M A N Benjamin Hoffman, on August 25, 2021. Be- loved husband of Betty (nee Cheslow). De- voted father of Neil Hoffman (Hedy), Sherry Schwartz (Glenn), and Elyse Kenny (Michael). Loving grandfather of Melissa Korenstein, Joshua Hoffman (Nicole), Jamie Anderson (Art), Jordan Auerbach, Randy Kenny (Gabby), Ashley Kenny (Juxhin), and Noah Kenny. Loving great grandfather of Allison, Rebecca, Ella, Hailey, Nathan, Madelyn, Vivi- enne, and Blake. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Tinnitus Associ- ation www.ata.org or Susan G Komen for the Cure www.komenphiladelphia.org GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com Honor the memory of your loved one... Call 215.832.0749 to place your memorial. F O R M A N Ruth Forman (Lovenstein) age 79 of Cler- mont, FL on August 23, 2021. Beloved wife of Jay Forman. Devoted mother of Wendy (Larry) Iocco of Oviedo, FL and Michael (Rona) Forman of York Springs, PA. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Melissa), Robert (Dayna), Rebecca, Brianna, and Charlotte. Great grandmother to Jacob. Survived by James (Shelly) Lovenstein, Bonnie and Carl Freedman. Memorial service at Chelten Hills Cemetery for immediate family. L E I B OW I T Z facebook.com/jewishexponent 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 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM K N O L L Michele Shoshanah Knoll (nee Burd) Our sweet, kind and beautiful daughter sadly passed away from aggressive forms of Cer- vical-Uterine Cancer on 7/8/2020. She was only 35 years old. Michele is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Helen J. Miller and her paternal grandfather, Clarence M. Burd. Michele is survived by her parents, Randi M and William C. Burd, maternal grandfather Stephen A. Miller and paternal grandmother Wilma E. Burd, brother Jonath- an Burd, husband Edward Knoll III, 4 chil- dren, Cody, Tyler, Haley and Micah. Also, many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear, dear friends. She is sorely missed. Michele went to college for elementary education due to her love for children and teaching. She then decided to stay home and raise her 4 beauti- ful children herself. We were so very proud of everything about her. Kindness to all, even when undeserved. A sweet nature which made her loved by everyone she touched. She was an animal activist and went on to adopt many cats who she treated as her own babies. She wanted dogs one day when she had a bigger place. A top floor condominium was rough to raise children and attend to a dog at the same time. She and I, her Mother, were best friends. We had fun together. From watching movies, talking about anything and everything, to lunches out together. Thanks- giving was always the best holiday for us. We'd cook, laugh, enjoy our precious time to- gether, and then feed the family. She had a soft place in her heart for her Daddy, Bill. From the moment she was born she was Daddy's little girl. His perfect princess. They never missed a father-daughter dance, hugs, laughter. She shared the same sense of hu- mor as her father. He penned the term PLPP for our Michele. ( pretty little pink princess ) We never, ever left each other without saying I love you and a huge hug. Michele was loved and now she is loved and missed. My hus- band and I will never get over losing our daughter. Cries daily are normal for us. Thinking of her favorite things, smiling at her video's and pictures. She was truly a terrific mother who did everything for her children. They miss her every day and it's easy to see. RIP Angel........until we meet again. 5/2/1985- 7/8/2020 To place a Memorial Ad call 215.832.0749 Marilyn Leibowitz (nee Linsky) Aug. 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late Edmund J. Leibowitz, CPA, the mother of Dr. Beth Leibowitz (Dr. Nathan Goldin), and Dr. Keith (Kathleen) Leibowitz, sister of Harvey Linsky and grandmother of Michael, Andrea, Seth, Robert and Elizabeth. She is also survived by her 10 great grandchildren. Marilyn was a re- tired medical technician at Abington Memori- al Hospital. Condolences and Contributions at BerschlerAndShenberg.com BERSCHLER and SHENBERG BerschlerAndShenberg.com A Community Remembers Monthly archives of Jewish Exponent Death Notices are available online. www.JewishExponent.com JEWISH EXPONENT DEATH NOTICES DEATH NOTICES M A T Z M A IT I N Dr. David L. Maitin (1930-2021) was born and raised in Philadelphia, the youngest of 3 sons born to Ruth and Isaac Maitin. He was the dearly loved husband of Norma Segal (Felder) and the late Ann Maitin (Cooperman). Dave was a superior academic student who graduated from Simon Gratz High School, first in his class and valedictori- an. He earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and a degree in education from Temple Uni- versity. He practiced dual careers for 26 years as the Science Department Chairman at Beck Junior High in Cherry Hill until 1986, after which time he focused on his optomet- ric practice. Dave met Norma at a bereave- ment group, the surprising fact that Norma's late husband had the identical two careers and attended the same two colleges. It brought them together in a relationship that lasted for 25 years. Dave and Norma had a beautiful marriage. They travelled extensively in Europe and Israel and wintered in Florida for many years. Each meal that Norma pre- pared received his compliments and he was the official kitchen patrol in cleaning up. He was a partner in choosing all the furniture in the two homes which they maintained. Luck- ily their taste was compatible. His 3 children and 7 grandsons were his ultimate joy. They were close to each other and to him from childhood until his passing. Their accom- plishments gave him great pride. Lori Raichilson (Steven), Ryan (Natalie), Scott (Jacklyn), Adam (Alex), Dr. Ian Maitin (Pamela), Maxwell, Asher, Brenda (Dr. Scott) Cohen, Joshua & Avery. The arrival of 2 great-grandchildren was the supreme gift (Joanna & Isaac). Dave also acquired Norma's family members whom he loved. The Dodies and Tabakin families and Helene Felder. Funeral Services were held at Platt Memorial Chapel, Cherry Hill, NJ. Contribu- tions in his memory may be made to The Parkinson's Foundation or Voorhees Animal Association. Constance Matz (Connie), of Audubon, PA, formerly of Gulph Mills, Age 86, died peace- fully on August 22, 2021. She was prede- ceased by her husband, Merton (Bud) Matz and her daughter, Lisa. She was an excep- tionally devoted wife and mother. Connie was born in Philadelphia to parents, Sarah (nee Rudolph) and Joseph Miller. She grew up in Roanoke Virginia and moved back to Phil- adelphia in her twenties to live and work as a paralegal in a law firm where she met her husband. Connie is survived by a brother in North Carolina, her devoted cousins and many good friends who adored her. She will always be remembered for her cuteness, kindness, style, and great sense of humor. She brought much joy to everyone who knew her. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com S H A CH T E R W E I S S Dr. Jaqueline Shachter Weiss (nee Nelson), age 95, passed away August 19, 2021. Be- loved wife of Dr. George H. Weiss; loving mother of Sherry Shachter, Ross Shachter, Scott Shachter (Lisa), and Steve Weiss (Ju- lie); adoring grandmother of Sophie, Arianna, Naomi, Simon, and Julian; and dear sister of Philip Nelson and the late Jewell Ray. For decades, Jackie Weiss was an acclaimed pro- fessor of Early Elementary Education at Temple University: teaching people how to become teachers, with a focus on reading. She also specialized in teaching college stu- dents who would be facing bi-lingual Span- ish/English classrooms. She is also the au- thor of several renowned books on the sub- ject of teaching children's literature. Contri- butions in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL-SACKS www.goldsteinsfuneral.com W E I N R AC H Melvin J Weinrach passed Friday, August 20 th , at the age of 94. He is survived by his son Jeff, his sister Charlotte, his grandchil- dren Sara and Carrie, and 5 greatgrandchil- dren. He’s predeceased by his wife, Libby (married more than 70 years) and his daugh- ter Rhona. 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McCreesh, McCreesh, McCreesh & Cannon 7053 Terminal Square Upper Darby, PA 19082 Notice is hereby given that, pursu- ant to the Business Corporation Law of 1988, Apex Digital, Inc., a business corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Ken- tucky, will withdraw from doing business in Pennsylvania. The ad- dress of its principal office in its jurisdiction of incorporation is 450 Pryor Boulevard Sturgis, Kentucky, 42459 and the name of its com- mercial registered office provider in Pennsylvania is C T Corporation System. The statement of With- drawal of Foreign Registration shall take effect upon filing in the De- partment of State. In the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County Orphans' Court Division, Estate of Frances Saylor deceased, O.C. No. 800 DE of 2021: Notice is hereby given that on Au- gust 8, 2021, a Petition for Determ- ination of Title to Decedent's Real Estate Pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S.A.sec. 3546 was filed to ad- judge title to the interest of Frances Saylor, deceased, in the real estate located at 2034 N. 25th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, is in Peti- tioner, Judith Gripper. If no objec- tions are filed within twenty (20) days of this notice, then the relief may be granted. JEWISH EXPONENT LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PHILA. COUNTY, PA - ORPHANS’ COURT - NO. 20200119DE - ES- TATE OF HELEN GLORIA PLATTEN- BERGER - To: SEAN PLATTENBER- GER - NOTICE - Pursuant to a Pre- liminary Decree dated 1/6/21, the Orphans’ Court Div. of the Court of Common Pleas of Phila. County, has issued a Citation directing to you to show cause, if an there may be, why you should not be re- moved as Administrator of the Es- tate of Helen Gloria Plattenberger. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance person- ally or by attorney and file your de- fenses or objections in writing with the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Div. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without notice for the relief requested by the Peti- tioners. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT HWERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Phila. Bar Associ- ation LRIS, 1101 Market-Frankford Line, Phila., PA 19107, 215.238.6333. Rebecca Sallen, Esq., 325 Merion Rd., Merion Sta- tion PA 19066, 215.992.9662. T H E J O A N S . G R O N E R T R U S T A G R E E M E N T D A T E D J A N U A R Y 8 , 2 0 0 0 J o a n S . G r o n e r , D e c e a s e d L a t e o f C i t y & C o u n t y o f P h i l - a d e l p h i a , P A In the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County Orphans' Court Division, Estate of Joseph O. Lee, deceased, O.C. No. 800 DE of 2021: Notice is hereby given that on Au- gust 8, 2021, a Petition for Determ- ination of Title to Decedent's Real Estate Pursuant to 20 Pa. C.S.A.sec. 3546 was filed to ad- judge title to the interest of Joseph O. Lee, deceased, in the real estate located at 2034 N. 25th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, is in Peti- tioner, Judith Gripper. If no objec- tions are filed within twenty (20) days of this notice, then the relief may be granted. LIMITED LIABILITY CO. - Notice is hereby given that a Certificate of Org. was filed with the PA Dept. of State for SPATA RYAN, LLC in ac- cordance with the provisions of the PA Limited Liability Company Law of 1994. ANTHEIL, MASLOW & MacMINN, LLP, Solicitors, 131 W. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901. Articles of Incorporation Notice is hereby given that Articles of Incorporation were filed in the Department of State of The Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania on Au- gust 09, 2021 for Paul David Moz- ley, Jr. Inc. under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corpor- ation Law of 1988, as amended. PRESUMED DECEDENT - ANN McCANTS, Presumed Decedent, last known address of 1422 S. 21st St., Phila., PA 19146. To her heirs, and all persons interested in her estate or having any know- ledge of her whereabouts: Notice is hereby given that Patricia Mc- Cants a/k/a Patricia McCants Rid- dick has petitioned the Orphans’ Court Div. of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of Phila. County, PA to enter a Decree (i) finding that Ann McCants died on/about 8/10/1996; and (ii) authorizing the Register of Wills of Phila. County to issue Letters of Admin. with respect to the Estate of Ann McCants. A hearing will be held on 9/28/21 at 3:00 pm, via Zoom using the following info.: https://zoom.us/j/95985617253? pwd=dTdBa0ZuNXNDTHl4bk50U mFuZGxFZz09 Meeting ID: 959 8561 7253/Passcode: 4335755479. All persons who have any knowledge of Ann Mc- Cants are asked to attend the vir- tual Court hearing or to contact the undersigned: Patricia Riddick, c/o Richard L. Vanderslice, Atty. for Petitioner, 1445 Snyder Ave., Phila., PA 19145, 215.667.8070 This now-irrevocable Trust is in ex- istence and all persons having claims or demands against the de- cedent or the Trust are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent are requested to make payment without delay to: Trustees: Ms. Judy Groner & Mr. Jonathan Groner c/o Miles B. Rittmaster, Esquire 1495 Alan Wood Rd., Ste. 4 Conshohocken, PA 19428 Or to their Attorney: Miles B. Rittmaster, Esquire 1495 Alan Wood Rd., Ste.4 Conshohocken, PA 19428 ESTATE NOTICES ESTATE OF ALBERT DOMINIC ROSSI, JR. a/k/a ALBERT D. ROSSI, JR., ALBERT ROSSI, 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 ALBERT ROSSI, EXECUTOR, c/o Christopher S. Mahoney, Esq., P.O. Box 70, Newtown, PA 18940, Or to his Attorney: CHRISTOPHER S. MAHONEY STUCKERT AND YATES P.O. Box 70 Newtown, PA 18940 ESTATE OF ALEXANDER CADET, 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 RICHARD Q. HARK, AD- MINISTRATOR, c/o Martin I. Klein- man, Esq., 1835 Market St., Ste. 2626, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: MARTIN I. KLEINMAN MARTIN I. KLEINMAN, P.C. 1835 Market St., Ste. 2626 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Estate of Christine M. Pichezzi God- frey, Deceased Late of Philadelphia, PA. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION 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 Ashley Oblek and Paul Oblek, Administrators-CTA, c/o Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq., Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC, One Commerce Sq., 2005 Market St., 16th Fl., Phil- adelphia, PA 19103 or to their at- torneys, Gary A. Zlotnick, Esq. Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer & Toddy, PC One Commerce Sq. 2005 Market St., 16th Fl. 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BESSER THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L., KLENK & ASSOCIATES 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF FRANCES HAYES, 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 CYNTHIA K. HAYES, EXECUTRIX, 484 Browning Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, Or to her Attorney: LINDA M. HEE SCHUBERT GALLAGHER TYLER MULCAHEY 121 S. Broad St., 20 th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19107 ESTATE OF HOWARD B. ASHER, 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 MYRNA ASHER, EXECUTRIX, c/o James M. Orman, Esq., 1600 Mar- ket St., Ste. 3305, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: JAMES M. ORMAN 1600 Market St., Ste. 3305 Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF IGOR FARION a/k/a IG- OR YEVGENOVYCH FARION, IGOR Y. FARION and IHOR FARION, 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 DEMITRI E. SELETSKI, ADMINIS- TRATOR, 2 University Plaza, Ste. 101, Hackensack, NJ 07601, Or to his Attorney: DEMITRI E. SELETSKI CHOATE & SELETSKI 2 University Plaza, Ste. 101 Hackensack, NJ 07601 ESTATE of LORETTA A. VALERIO; LORETTA VALERIO a/k/a LORETTA ANNA VALERIO, DECEASED Late of North Coventry 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 or of ad- ministration to the persons named. All persons having 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 executors or administrators named below: Janet C. Fitzgerald 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 MORTON R. FRENCH III, DECEASED. 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 NINA MARIE FRENCH, EXECUTRIX, c/o David S. Workman, Esq., The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., Ste. 600, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Or to her Attorney: DAVID S. WORKMAN ASTOR WEISS KAPLAN & MAN- DEL, LLP The Bellevue 200 S. Broad St., Ste. 600 Philadelphia, PA 19102 ESTATE OF ROSE ERLICH, 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 ELI ERLICH, EXECUTOR, c/o Mi- chael J. Saile, Esq., Saile & Saile LLP, 403 Executive Dr., Langhorne, PA 19047, Or to his Attorney: MICHAEL J. SAILE SAILE & SAILE LLP 403 Executive Dr. Langhorne, PA 19047 ESTATE OF DOLORES ROZANSKI, 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 JOSEPH ROZANSKI, AD- MINISTRATOR, c/o Martin J. Pezzner, Esq., 100 W. 6 th St., Ste. 204, Media, PA 19063, Or to his Attorney: MARTIN J. PEZZNER GIBSON & PERKINS, P.C. 100 W. 6 th St., Ste. 204 Media, PA 19063 ESTATE OF HENRY COHEN, DE- CEASED. Late of Lower Merion Township, Montgomery 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 LISA COHEN, EXECUTRIX, c/o Lawrence S. Chane, Esq., One Lo- gan Square, 130 N. 18 th St., Phil- adelphia, PA 1903-6998, Or to her Attorney: LAWRENCE S. CHANE BLANK ROME LLP One Logan Square 130 N. 18 th St. Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998 ESTATE OF SHANEZA AZEEZ, 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 BIBI AZEEZ, ADMINIS- TRATRIX, 247 W. Sulis St., Phil- adelphia, PA 19120, Or to her Attorney: MARYBETH O. LAURIA LAURIA LAW, LLC 3031 Walton Rd., Ste. A320 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 ESTATE OF HOWARD J. ED- WARDS, 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 MICHAEL STEVEN ED- WARDS, ADMINISTRATOR, c/o Len Haberman, Esq., 1800 JFK Blvd., Ste. 1500-A, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: LEN HABERMAN HABERMAN LAW, P.C. 1800 JFK Blvd., Ste. 1500-A Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF SALLY R. ADAMS WILSON, 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 CHRISTINE MCCOON, AD- MINISTRATRIX, 7957 Burholme Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111, Or to her Attorney: MARK J. DAVIS CONNOR ELDER LAW 644 Germantown Pike, 2-C Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Estate of Hung Dang; Dang, Hung Deceased Late of Philadelphia, PA. LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION 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: Tiffany Pham, c/o Ned Hark, Esq., Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC, 7716 Castor Ave., Phil- adelphia, PA 19152, Administratrix. Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC 7716 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 www.jewishexponent.com WANTED TO BUY ESTATE OF JENNIE L. BOOKER, 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 PAMELA BOOKER, EXECUTRIX, c/o Jay E. Kivitz, Esq., 7901 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150, Or to her Attorney: JAY E. KIVITZ KIVITZ & KIVITZ, P.C. 7901 Ogontz Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19150 ESTATE OF JOCELYN G.T. AN- THONY a/k/a JOCELYN GRACE THEORDORA ANTHONY, JOCELYN ANTHONY, 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 ELIZABETH NESTOR, EXECUTRIX, c/o Kenneth R. Pugh, Esq., 5401 Wissahickon Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144, Or to her Attorney: KENNETH R. PUGH JERNER LAW GROUP, P.C. 5401 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 ESTATE OF JOHN S. KUTSCHERA, SR. a/k/a JOHN STEPHEN KUTSCHERA, JOHN S. KUTCHERA, JOHN KUTCHERA, 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 LISA A. LAX, EXECUTRIX, c/o Harry Metka, Esq., 4802 Nesham- iny Blvd., Ste. 9, Bensalem, PA 19020, Or to her Attorney: HARRY METKA 4802 Neshaminy Blvd., Ste. 9 Bensalem, PA 19020 ESTATE OF LIDIA LEMUS a/k/a LIDIA LEMUS SEGURA, 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 HONER, JR., AD- MINISTRATOR - DBNCTA, 631 Wa- terside Way, Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL 34242, Or to his Attorney: JOSEPH C. HONER, JR. 631 Waterside Way Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL 34242 To place an ad in the Real Estate Section, call 215.832.0749 26 SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 ESTATE OF LOUIS E. DELLA PIA, 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 LOIS BOYLE, ADMINIS- TRATRIX, c/o Lauren Rosalinda Donati, Esq., 25 W. Third St., Me- dia, PA 19063, Or to her Attorney: LAUREN ROSALINDA DONATI THOMPSON & DONATI LAW 25 W. Third St. Media, PA 19063 ESTATE OF LYNN ELIZABETH CAL- HOUN, 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 DOUGLAS ARNOLD, EXECUTOR, c/o Peter L. Klenk, Esq., 2202 Del- ancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to his Attorney: PETER L. KLENK THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. KLENK & ASSOCIATES 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF MARIS L. BREDT- SCHWARTZ, 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 MARIS G. BREDT and MARK J. GOODMAN, EXECUTORS, c/o Amy H. Besser, Esq., 2202 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Or to their Attorney: AMY H. BESSER THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. KLENK & ASSOCIATES 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 ESTATE OF MARVIN A. STRAUS- ER, 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 HONORE A. STRAUSER, ADMINISTRATRIX, c/o Peter L. Klenk, Esq., 2202 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Or to her Attorney: PETER L. KLENK THE LAW OFFICES OF PETER L. KLENK & ASSOCIATES 2202 Delancey Place Philadelphia, PA 19103 JEWISH EXPONENT To place an ad in the Real Estate Section call 215.832.0749 ESTATE OF NANCY DENA WASSER a/k/a NANCY D. WASSER, NANCY WASSER, 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 BENJAMIN L. JERNER, ADMINISTRATOR-CTA, 5401 Wissahickon Ave., Phil- adelphia, PA 19144, Or to his Attorney: KENNETH R. PUGH JERNER LAW GROUP, P.C. 5401 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 ESTATE OF NELLIE P. INGRAM AL- STON, 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 THOMAS CURTIS INGRAM and TERRY ANDERSON, EXECUTORS, 9 Red Fox Trail, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 ESTATE OF NORMA H. SHAW a/k/a NORMA SHAW, 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 NOLAN S. YOUNG, EXECUTOR, c/o Vicki Herr, Esq., 14 S. Orange St., Media, PA 19063, Or to his Attorney: VICKI HERR 14 S. Orange St. Media, PA 19063 ESTATE OF PAUL M. GALARZA, 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 TIMOTHY REYES, EXECUTOR, 7316 Hasbrook Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 Estate of Ronald Hutchinson a/k/a Ron Hutchinson; Hutchinson, Ron- ald a/k/a Hutchinson, Ron, 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: Ted Peters, c/o Ned Hark, Esq., Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC, 7716 Castor Ave., Phil- adelphia, PA 19152, Executor. Goldsmith Hark & Hornak, PC 7716 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152 www.JewishExponent.com ESTATE OF RUTH YORKER, DE- CEASED. 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