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Even in movies like Wet Hot American Summer or Indian Summer, Jewish summer camps are perceived as a more significant coming-of-age experience than their own B’nai Mitzvah. So why do Jews — especially in the Philadelphia area where sur- rounding summer camps nest on serene lakes with the backdrop of the Pocono Mountains — love sending their kids to camp so much? How has the tradition of Jewish summer become more common than attending Sunday school or lighting candles on Shabbat? I talked to some Jewish mothers — because, ya know, mothers know best — about what they hope their children learn from those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. When campers write home for the first time — (Do kids write letters anymore? That’s a story for another time) — begging to be picked up and taken home, parents know that if they just stick it out, it’ll be worthwhile. 6 JUNE 2, 2016 And let’s be real — mothers really do know best. Take Ivy Frajerman, who has three children involved with Camp Ramah — Noah, 14, Brett, 11, and Alana, 9. Noah and Alana spend their summers at Ramah at the Poconos in Lakewood, while Brett prefers day camp in Philadelphia. But whichever type of camp involvement they prefer, Frajerman is just glad they’re getting a Jewish background. “They do all the typical camp experiences — swimming, arts, sports — and yet are totally immersed in Judaism throughout their day. Without them even thinking about it, they are,” she said. Although she misses the kids when they’re gone, “I know that the friendships they’ve developed and the wonderful time that they’re having is what’s important,” she added. “They still really make a point of seeing their friends throughout the year, and they’ve really made some wonderful friends through Ramah.” The Frajermans, who belong to Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, don’t send their kids to a Jewish day school during the rest of the year. THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Ivy went to a JCC day camp growing up, so she’s shared a lot of the moments that her kids are discovering now. “Since my children do not go to a day school, I feel like at Ramah they really get the experiences that they’re not getting because they’re not at a day school,” Frajerman noted. Both Noah and Alana have told Frajerman that they love cele- brating Shabbat and Havdalah by the lake at Ramah. “When they’re young is really when their love for Judaism de- velops and will take them throughout their life,” she continued. “They will always have those experiences to look back on, and I think because it’s such a natural part of their life, part of their sum- mer, part of their year-long experience, it’s just like second nature to them and it’s important to them.” Ali Reich, a mother of two who attend Camp Harlam in Kun- kletown and an alumna herself, volunteers with Camp Harlam as “They do all the typical camp experiences — swimming, arts, sports — and yet are totally immersed in Judaism throughout their day. Without them even thinking about it, they are.” — IVY FRAJERMAN — the vice chair of the Camp Counsel board. This will be her 18-year-old son’s 10th summer and her 12-year- old daughter’s fifth, but Camp Harlam has a deeper family history than that. “Harlam is the same camp where my husband and I grew up, and we actually met there,” she said. “So, they’re second-generation ‘Har- Ali Reich's children at Camp Harlam lamites.’ It really is their home. It’s where they feel most comfortable.” She doesn’t see them often during the summer — as a lay leader, she’s only there for a few days for work — but she’s met a lot of camp connections as an adult in her volunteer capacity. “Some of my oldest friends are from my camp days,” she said. “I guess you’re never too old to go back to camp.” Reich added that camp gives her kids the opportunity to meet both staff and other campers who they might not run into in every- day life at home, like international staff members or campers from different states. They get to bond with other Jewish kids over their shared religion, but grow and expand from their differences. “All of that makes them feel like they’re a part of something big- ger,” she said. “I hope that they take away lifelong memories, great friends, a feeling of really being connected to Judaism and a feeling that they want to stay connected to Judaism as they grow into adults. “I know that both my kids wish that camp was 10 months of the year,” she laughed. “It really is their happy place.” See CAMPS , Page 8 Name: Renaissance Craftables Width: 7.5" Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Comment: JE/ This Summer Ad Number: 00067308       The 24th annual                         in downtown do wnt o wn           +%#$(    % ($#  $$) $$      )           $#%#$(   #$  % ($#  '        '            " "           "               "                            *'(!%$(!)%'& '* &'%)!($%! JEWISHEXPONENT.COM THIS SUMMER JUNE 2, 2016 7 CAMPS Continued from Page 7 Shira Goodman’s two boys, 16-year-old Jason and with a different Ramah or a different shared experi- 13-year-old Brandon, are also avid Camp Ramah-goers, ence, I think it helps you make those connections and heading to the Poconos since the earliest enrollment age. always find a home wherever you are. This being Jason’s eighth summer and Brandon’s “There’s always that connection,” she said of her own fifth, Goodman became more involved with her alma camp experiences. mater camp and joined the Board of Directors. “I like having that. It’s kind of like an identity badge She attended Ramah in the 1980s, and her husband that you wear, and it’s always like a common language went to another Jewish camp in Michigan where he and a common way to connect with people even as an grew up. adult.” “We always agreed we’d send them to Camp Ramah When Jason had the opportunity to join USY on Alana Frajerman at when we moved out here,” she said. “I don’t know what Wheels, he chose Ramah instead. Ramah Day Camp I would do if they didn’t. “The fact that he can talk about how much he loves “It’s a special place where kids are still camp — I see the kids that he wants to be doing all the normal camp stuff,” she con- with,” Goodman added. “His first choice tinued, “but also is a place where every- is always his camp friends and I think body has the shared values, that their Ju- that’s special. Even if my kids don’t have daism is important, that they like being the same observances in their kashrut or Jewish, that being Jewish can be cool, that celebrate Shabbat the same way when loving Israel is cool. It just infuses them they grow up, I think they’ll have a foun- with that pride and self-confidence in dation and a spark and know that being themselves that I think is really essential Jewish is special. as they go out into the world.” “The evidence shows that Jewish camp- And when they do go out into the ing is the way to have committed, confi- world, they can find those similar kids in dent Jewish teens, and I think it’s a critical places like United Synagogue Youth or Hil- piece of a Jewish future.” l lel, she said. 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This year, the first three months saw a 7 percent increase over the same quarter in 2015 — which means it’s shaping up to be a record- breaking year. Though people travel to Israel year-round, summer is the high season. The cloudless blue skies and beautiful beaches may have something to do with that, or maybe it’s the general sense of re- laxation that pervades even crowded cobblestone streets on a hazy summer day. There are festivals aplenty, music and arts performances and an overall emphasis on enjoying life outdoors. Whether you’re going for a Bat Mitzvah, a wed- ding or just to relax, here are nine tips that should help you make the most out of your stay. Take the kids. This summer, El Al Israel Airlines, which offers the most nonstop flights to Israel, is launching special fami- ly-friendly deals that include roundtrip fares of $1,299 (taxes/sur- charges included) from New York (JFK or Newark) for departures between June 16 and Aug. 18. There’s also an El Al children’s fare 10 JUNE 2, 2016 that could save parents $200 for each child between 2 and 14. For more information, visit www.elal.com or call 800-223-6700. Send the teens. Do you shudder when you think of your hormonally besieged teenager moping around the house and looking at screens? Fear not — the opportunities for teens to experience Israel abound. If you want them to get a head start on thinking about aliyah, there’s the month-long Tzofim Chetz V’Keshet program that operates in conjunction with the IDF. Kids get a behind-the-scenes look at army life, and hike, bike and tour the country in the com- pany of Israeli teenagers. There’s the International Leadership Seminar from BBYO Passport, which combines extensive tours of Israel with small group learning and an emphasis on figures who guided the country to where it is today. There’s the Trek Israel program, which includes the physically chal- lenging Sea-to-Sea Hike and is meant for kids who like to be active. THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM There are programs that encourage volunteering and programs that encourage religious connection. Jewish Federations of North America offers the National Young Leadership Mission to Israel in June. And Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has two scholarship opportunities pertaining to Israel travel, one of which is for study at Orthodox Yeshivot. Go shopping. The U.S. dollar is now 13 percent stronger against the shekel than it has been in the past couple years, so you’ll be able to spend more than you’d think. Plus, the VAT refund still applies, which means that when U.S. tourists leave Israel with their bounty — excluding food, drink or tobacco — they’ll likely be eligible for a tax refund as long as they’ve bought their goods in a partici- pating store. To find out more about how to get the refund, consult Israel’s Ministry of Tourism website, goisrael.com. Pack light. No, we don’t mean take less luggage (though that’s not a bad idea, considering all the extra fees these days). We mean pack light cloth- ing because Israel in the summer — really up until early September — is hot. Average temperatures are in the high 80s, and Tel Aviv, Ne- tanya and the like add a dollop of humidity to the mix. Go to Masada, the Dead Sea or Eliat, and temps are regularly above 100 — like way above. Things do cool down in the evenings — in Jerusalem, in the mountains and in the desert — so a light jacket also is recommended. See ISRAEL , Page 12 Name: Manayunk Development Corp Width: 7.5" Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Comment: JE/This Summer Ad Number: 00067306 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM THIS SUMMER JUNE 2, 2016 11 ISRAEL Continued from Page 11 Don’t forget Shavuot. The weekend of June 12 is a holiday weekend in Israel, and services and businesses may or may not be open. It’s ac- tually the perfect weekend to get out town (whichever town you’re in) and visit a kibbutz, where parades and ceremonies are held to celebrate the agricultural holiday. If you stay in a city, don’t be surprised if you’re squirted with water, as residents often take the streets for grown-up water fights. Children are not left out; there’s a plethora of festivities for all ages that weekend. Listen up! Sleep in style. Conde Nast Traveler named Zichron Ya’akov’s Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel to its 2016 “Hot List” of 60 best new hotels and resorts in the world. Elma, the magazine said, has reclaimed the term “design hotel” with its “mesmerizing Brutalist architecture.” It also boasts its own concert hall with free or discounted tickets to perform- ances for hotel guests. Israel has a plethora of similarly lauded luxury accommoda- tions, from upscale Bedouin-style desert quarters to more fa- miliar names like Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton. Israel is wonderfully musical in the summer months. The big international tours tend to stop in Tel Aviv, and this sum- mer is no exception, with a lineup that includes Beyoncé, Elton John and Bruce Springsteen. For less bombast, there’s also the famed Tel Aviv Blues Festival (July 13-16); the Jerusalem Opera Festival (June 22-25); the Akko Opera Festival (July 28-30); the Oasis Dub Reggae Festival in Arad (June 10- 11); the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eliat (Aug. 27-30); the Sunbeat world music festival (June 23-25); and so much more. Brian Wilson will perform the entirety of his classic album Pet Sounds in Ra’anana on June 8, while indie rock bands like Real Estate and Tame Impala will likely bring out younger crowds. The Israel Festival, now in its 55th year, runs from May 24 to June 11 and features all kinds of musical events, along with art and dance and theater across the city of Jerusalem. There’ll be music pretty much wherever you go in Israel this summer. Keep your ears open. Be yourself. There’s something for everyone in Israel this summer, which is best exemplified by two big events. One of them is the Midburn Festival (June 8-12), Israel’s version of Burning Man, which takes place in the Negev Desert and draws upward of 8,000 participants. Like Burning Man, Midburn will erect a temporary city with themed campgrounds and bars and a dedicated beach — and it will even have its own post office. People from all over the world are expected to join in the fun. The other is Tel Aviv Gay Pride (May 25-June 9), which draws thousands more for days and nights of parties, concerts, a film fest, and of course, the Tel Aviv Pride parade. 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Aprovd) Ad Number: 00067469 DIRTYDANCING Meets Brooklyn Chic LIZ SPIKOL I JE STAFF Wildflowers on Snake Pond on the new Shaverton Trail in Andes, NY in the Catskills Mountains. I was at the National Museum of American Jewish History not long ago, and there on the second floor, in a glass case preserved as if it were a treasure from Tutankhamun, was a keychain (with key attached) from the legendary Grossinger’s hotel in the Catskills. There was a menu, too (“No fried orders on the Sab- bath”), and a brochure titled “THIS IS GROSSINGER’S.” Seeing these items, as well as others from the Catskills, I was suf- fused by a tearful nostalgia; I could smell the clean air and the fresh- cut grass, could hear the long tweet of the lifeguard’s whistle over the splashes and shouts of the children. Mind you, I was entitled to none of these memories, as I’m not yet 50, and entirely missed the heyday of Grossinger’s and its ilk — I’ve never even been to the Catskills. But such is the hold the Borscht Belt has on the popular Jewish imagination — thanks, in no small part, to the movie Dirty Dancing. And while misty-eyed sentimentalism is not particular to Jews, boy oh boy, are we good at it. The peak of Jewish life at the Catskills probably came in the 1950s, when millions were shelled out for new construction, and guests spent $55 million in a single summer, according to The Forward. But it was not to last. 14 JUNE 2, 2016 The 1960s would transform the region, as other vacation ven- ues removed ethnic restrictions, and air travel became increas- ingly accessible. Jewish families began to go elsewhere for vacation — to go abroad, even — forcing gigantic resorts like Grossinger’s and the Concord to shift emphasis. No longer did they hire tummlers to amuse the crowd; up to one-third of the visitors weren’t Jewish any- way. (A tummler might have amused a non-Jewish crowd, but per- haps not in the way that was intended.) In 1986, the Grossinger family sold the resort, effectively putting an end to the dance- and music-besotted Jewish idyll in the moun- tains of New York. A funny thing happened on the way to irrelevance, though — the Catskills got hip. Starting a couple years ago, headlines about the Catskills changed from “Ruined Splendor” to “Not Your Granny’s Vacay” and “The Catskills Gets Its Groove Back.” New York magazine, in 2014, pointed to “a new crew of city dwellers heading there for the utter, rural remoteness … and to join the growing, tight-knit community of expat ‘hicksters.’” Last year, The New York Times put the Catskills on its list of “52 Places to THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Go in 2015,” noting, “The Catskills are being re- shaped by a new generation of fresh-air-seeking ur- banites.” In many ways, the beauty of the Catskills is the same today as it’s always been. There’s a Thoreau-like satisfaction to be taken in the fragrant pine forests, the slow-running streams, the cascading waterfalls and miles of trails winding through Our Community Relies On JFCS to Care For Our Families & Children In a single year, JFCS ensured that 335 children were placed in safe homes www.jfcsphilly.org The peak of Jewish life at the Catskills probably came in the 1950s, when millions were shelled out for new construction, and guests spent $55 million in a single summer, mountain meadows and farmland. Peace and quiet and an unam- biguous remove from car horns and TV screens and all the pressures of modern life. At the same time, it’s not so lonely that you’ll turn into Richard Proenneke: You can emerge from a sun-streaked day of fly-fishing or walking in the woods and shower up at your boutique hotel for dinner at a Vogue-approved Italian restaurant or an eatery that features lo- cally sourced ingredients. Breweries, wineries and vineyards abound. 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In a way, the decline of the resorts-studded Catskills broadens the aperture: People who went and stayed in one place likely knew little of the area’s breadth and depth. These days, the New York State Department of Economic De- velopment divides Catskills vacation packages by region (Great Western Catskills, Great Northern Catskills, Sullivan County, Ulster County), but it seems like each and every county and town offers its own promotions and events. Different towns have different iden- tities, too: Saugerties does not equal Bethel does not equal Phoenicia. All-inclusive resorts do still exist, which is particularly nice if you like to golf, but you can just as easily get a cottage in the woods, stay in a luxury hotel, go “glamping” or stay at a working farm (note: you’ll be put to work, so dust off those Wellies). A new generation of innkeepers has gotten quite creative: The Roxbury Hotel fulfills childhood fantasies with rooms inspired by popular culture, including one designed like the inside of the bottle from I Dream of Jeannie. There’s also a hotel with a Bob Dylan theme. Though none of these especially evoke the Grossinger’s ex- perience, it may be time to create a new tradition of Jewish Catskills tourism. Who knows? Perhaps one day, decades from now, dog-eared maps and hotel swipe keys from today’s Catskills will grace a mu- seum case somewhere. I’ll try not to get too misty-eyed when I Name: Development Corporation for Isr Width: 7.5" Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Invest in Israel Bonds Magazine · israelbonds.com Comment: 6/2 Summer Ad Number: 00067074 INVEST IN ISRAEL Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds Harold F. 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S ince 1974, the Gil Travel Group, headquartered in downtown Philadelphia, has been making plans for Jewish adventurers. Much of that travel is to Israel. “We send over 50,000 travelers to Israel every year,” said Iris Hami, Gil’s executive vice president. But the family business also sends tourists to other parts of the world, sometimes for a Jewish-interest trip, sometimes with no par- ticular focus at all. We asked Hami where Jews are going this summer, and learned there are five places that prove to be particular draws. Venice, Italy Does anyone need an excuse to visit Venice? With its canals and cathedrals, museums and mazelike alleyways, it’s an utterly unique and exquisite travel experience. This year, though, the city on the water has special appeal for Jewish travelers: 2016 marks the 500 th anniversary of the establish- ment of Venice’s Jewish ghetto. To commemorate the milestone, city officials and members of Venice’s Jewish community formed a committee to organize events and exhibitions — and there are many. (The English word “ghetto,” not coincidentally, comes from the Italian.) 18 18 JUNE JUNE 2, 2, 2016 2016 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM There’s an ongoing exhibit (“Venice, the Jews and Europe. 1516– 2016”) at Palazzo Ducale, with artifacts and a virtual reconstruction. There are academically oriented conferences (“The Ghetto as Global Metaphor”) and a symposium on “Venice and the Hebrew Book” in collaboration with the National Library of Israel. There will be the first ever performance of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice in the Ghetto, where the play is set, and a concert at La Fenice Opera House called The Music of the Ghettoes: Old and New Songs from the Jewish Tradition with Frank London and Ute Lemper. And that’s just for starters. For more information, go to veniceghetto500.org. Iberian Peninsula The great thing about traveling to Iberia is you can get two for one — Spain and Portugal — and not break the bank. “Portugal is not that expensive and has a lot of Jewish interest,” said Hami, who sends a lot of local residents there. Both countries have rich Jewish histories that are still evident today in old synagogues, Juderías (Jewish quarters) and even Jew- ish cemeteries. In southern Spain, the Jewish legacy abuts the Moorish one — THIS THIS SUMMER SUMMER THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JUNE 2, 2016 18 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM a grand mosque steps away from a Judería, for example — providing a re- markable look at a the cen- turies-long connections be- tween the two cultures. Last year, Spain topped a list of the most tourist-friendly countries, so you may want to start there, though beware: It’s almost unbearably hot in August; so many Spaniards leave for cooler climes that even the capital of Madrid can seem like a ghost town. St. Petersburg, Russia Summer in Berlin. If your primary experience of the White Nights is from that ’80s movie with Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gre- gory Hines (guilty as charged), you need to buy a plane ticket to St. Petersburg posthaste. That picturesque, historic city, which — with its canals and bridges — resembles Venice or Amsterdam, is the perfect place to experience the natural phenomenon that occurs from late May to early July. Be- cause the city is so far north, the sun can’t dip below the horizon, and daytime simply bleeds into night. Some find the quality of light romantic, others find it energizing and an unlucky few may have a hard time sleeping. For most people in the city, it’s a welcome respite from Russia’s dark, cold winters — and the only time of year that city officials don’t turn on the street- lights. The brightest period is reportedly during the last two weeks of June, so book your travel now. COPYRIGHT VISITBERLIN | PHOTO BY SCHÖNBERGER Berlin There’s so much of Jewish interest in Berlin — the synagogues, mu- seums, memorials, Jewish neighborhoods — it’s hard to know where to start. Summer is the perfect time to go because, while the weather is warm, it’s not oppressively hot, as it is in other parts of Europe. Pe- riodic rain showers will punctuate sunny days, many of which can be spent outdoors at Berlin’s many street festivals, concerts, beer gardens and parks. There are even open-air theater performances and film screenings, to say nothing of the city’s beaches. This year, the Jewish Film Festival runs from June 4 to 19, while the city’s Lesbian and Gay Festival and the colorful Christopher Street Day both happen in July. See PLACES , Page 21 Name: Hard Rock Cafe Width: 7.5" Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Comment: Summer Magazine 6/2/2016 Ad Number: 00064933 HAVE A PARTY SO GOOD EVERYONE WILL BE BEGGING FOR AN ENCORE! 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REALTOR RE/MAX Platinum Properties 7815 Atlantic Ave. Margate, NJ 609 822-3300 Cell 609-513-8969 NJDALY@YAHOO.COM NEW VIEWS • NEW HORIZONS • NEW DREAMS YOURS AT THE JERSEY SHORE etter known as “The Theme from Cheers,” “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” is an apt description of shore towns Ventnor and Margate. When you walk on the beach, you’re likely to run into a fellow teammate from your JCC league basketball team. Standing in line for Sunday bagels, you might find yourself next to that high school classmate you haven’t seen in 50 years. Or power walking down the boardwalk could be that one-time regular in your mah jongg game who moved away 20 years ago but is back visiting her children and grandchildren. Maybe the restaurants and other businesses come and go (al- though a lot of them are there each year), but there’s a familiarity that makes the two towns so appealing. That’s why Lucy the Elephant is such a perfect symbol for Margate and, by extension, its twin sister Ventnor. She represents tradition. There’s an old saying that elephants never forget and, while Lucy never says much, she serves as a form of institutional memory. In addition, she’s that common experience everyone’s had. Wait, you’ve never visited Lucy? Well, pony up the $8 per person ($4 for kids 3-12) and visit the old gal, who turns 135 this year. In another sense, Margate and Ventnor share what Philadelphia and all popular real estate share in spades — location, location, location. One of Philadelphia’s selling points is its proximity to New York City, Boston, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., not to mention the Jersey shore, the Chesapeake, the Poconos and Pennsylvania Dutch country. Meantime, in Margate and Ventnor, you’re minutes from the Atlantic City casi- nos and the family-friendly Ocean City boardwalk. 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First of all, with notably longer days and lovely, mild temperatures, summer in Warsaw and Krakow is pleasantly relaxing. And there’s so much going on in both cities: In addition to the innumerable museums and cultural centers, both cities host street festivals, outdoor concerts and uniquely funky activities like the VW Beetle rally in Krakow in July. Of course, there are many monuments, memorials and synagogues that represent Poland’s Jewish heritage. Gil Travel’s scholar-led trip to Poland — which brings a professor along to contextualize the his- tory — is sold out, but there are other Jewish heritage tours on offer, or you can simply arrange an edifying itinerary yourself. l I Old Town and Motlawa River in Gdansk, Poland Contact: lspikol@jewishexponent.com; 215-832-0747 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM THIS SUMMER JUNE 2, 2016 21 HOTTIPS for Good Grilling What’s cooking? That can be anything from an informal greeting, to an inquiry about work, to trying to find out what’s for dinner. In this case, what’s for dinner this summer? According to some top area chefs, if you take the proper time to prepare and season your food — and pay enough attention so it doesn’t overcook or undercook — you just might be able to put something on your table as tasty as they do. There’s a certain art to summertime cook- ing, especially since much of it will be on the grill. “Grilling should be about simplicity,” said Michael Solomonov, renowned chef from Zahav in Society Hill, who just re- turned from a trip to Israel. “It’s about high- lighting the product that you’re working with. “Over-complicated sauces aren’t necessary. Marinating your product is important, as are stur- dy skewers and, of course, charcoal.” JUNE JUNE 2, 2, 2, 2016 2016 2016 22 22 22 JUNE JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JON MARKS I JE STAFF Yehuda Sichel That brings up an important debate: What if you don’t have a charcoal grill — only a gas one? “There are pros and cons,” replied Yehuda Sichel, chef at Abe Fisher, a sister restaurant to Za- hav. “Charcoal is harder to maintain and harder to clean, but the flavor is better because you’re getting flavor from the charcoal and not just the gas. “But whatever you use, make sure the grill is hot and clean and the meat is seasoned with salt. And the important thing is to pay attention. A lot of people just overcook their meat because they don’t pay enough attention. “I’ve been cooking 15 years, and I still pay attention.” So does chef Erin O’Shea of Percy Street Bar- becue, who loves making the seasonal transition. Erin “Cooking in the summer is quite different from O’Shea cooking in the winter,” she explained. “It’s a whole different feel, as the food we prepare is lighter in every sense. Think of lots of salads and fish — gen- erally dishes that require less cook time with simpler, cleaner flavors than a long winter braise. “At the restaurant, we always tease the cold-side crew THIS THIS SUMMER THIS THIS SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JUNE 2, 2016 22 that, as summer approaches, they better get ready to step up their game.” The game’s also on at Abe Fisher, where Sichel’s signature summer dish is a steak unlike anything you’ll find at Ponderosa. “In summer, I usually do a dry-aged 35-day ribeye steak for two,” said Sichel, a Baltimore native now living in Elkins Park. “I like an on-the-bone ribeye, usually about two pounds. With the fat from the steak, some will render out and go into the flame. That gives the steak a smokier flavor, which comes from the fat dripping. “It’s a showstopper.” But don’t be afraid to try it at home. “This steak is easy to do at home,” Sichel said. “Make sure to pull it out of the refrigerator about an hour before [grilling] so it can temp up, and put lots of salt and pepper on there. “The bigger the steak, the better opportunity to get a really nice char and caramelization. It’s not as easy to overcook because you have a larger window.” The window is wide open when it comes to choices. The key is not just throwing something on the grill, forgetting about it for a while, then coming back to see something barely recognizable. “If you’re going to grill, be sure to know what cut of meat you’re working with,” O’Shea suggested. “A leaner cut of beef requires some sort of marinade or brine before grilling, whereas a fattier cut can go without. “And be careful with fish and chicken. For fish, you need a nice, hot grill. Not just the fire but the grates themselves, so that the fish doesn’t stick. Chicken needs to be cooked through, so don’t get it too hot. If you’re too hot, you’ll burn the outside before Grilled Fish cooking the center through.” But suppose meat, chicken and fish aren’t your thing. Suppose you’re a vegetarian. Not to worry. “In the summertime, it’s more about fresh local vegetables and their accompaniments,” Solomonov said. “We use lots of sweet corn and August tomatoes that are ripe for the picking. “In general, we grill tons of vegetables — like eggplant, which is always a favorite, and zucchini. Right over the charcoal. But few things beat simply skewered fresh tomato, drizzled with good olive oil and cooked right over the charcoal.” Even Percy Street Barbecue has options you probably have never considered. “You can grill anything — even lettuce,” O’Shea said. “What See GRILL , Page 24 Name: Hot Foot Width: 3.625" Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Comment: JE - This Summer Ad Number: 00067175 ALL YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER SANDALS HOT FOOT SHOES Name: The Sweater Mill-display* Bring 3.625" this ad.Take17%off any item. Width: Certain restrictions apply. Offer ends August 30, 2016. Depth: 4.75" Color: Black plus one Comment: 6/2 Summer Magazine Ad Number: 00067403 17 % CONTINUES... SummerSale! TheSweaterMill 115 S. York Road, Hatboro 215.441.8966 Open Monday-Saturday 10-5 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM THIS SUMMER JUNE 2, 2016 23 GRILL Continued from Page 23 a great component that chargrill flavor adds to any dish. “I encourage people to play around. Think outside the box.” And then, after you’ve devoured the steak, chicken, fish and/or veggies, comes the one thing most of us can’t resist: dessert. “I like to lighten it up with a raspberry panna cotta,” said Sichel, who worked at Zahav for five years as a sous chef before becoming chef de cuisine at Abe Fisher. “Sweeten it with milk and sour cream, and add a raspberry puree.” Of course, there are always the old standbys — cake and ice cream — the latter of which, contrary to those who stand on ceremony, tastes just as good in February as July. There are really any number of ways to make a delectable dessert — adding fruit, perhaps a sorbet, or even blending a bunch of things together into a smoothie. And keep in mind — in case you’re keeping kosher — many of these items can be bought or prepared pareve. It’s really not that difficult to do. 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Or something infused with the flavors of summer — think pineapple, strawberry and other fruity goodness. While you can easily hop on over to your favorite restaurant and order a cocktail, you also might be interested in channeling your inner bartender and whip up your own creation. And lucky for you as you start to look into a more DIY drinks approach, there are plenty of resources in Philadelphia to help you find your inner Nick Miller or Woody Boyd. Get Your Brew On Drinking beer in Philadelphia in the warmer months is a treat on its own. With countless beer gardens opening for the season, the city becomes a top-notch destination for those looking to expand their pale ale palates. Home to many respectable breweries, there are always seasonal beers on tap or cased, ready for you to take them home and bring 25 JUNE 2, 2016 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM them to your next outdoor party (see: Yard’s seasonal brews. Fingers crossed the fruity, quenching Pynk is available.) But what about making your own? While the idea of standing over a boiling pot of wort (unferment- ed beer) might seem unappealing in the humidity of July, there’s never a wrong time to start home brewing. “For someone who’s never done it before, there’s no time like the present,” said Nancy Rigberg, co-owner of Home Sweet Homebrew at 20th and Sansom streets. With air conditioning available, she said brewing your own beer shouldn’t be as big of a problem as you might think — just be wary of more airborne bacteria. That could put a damper on things. Rigberg and her husband, George Hummel, have operated the store — the oldest homebrew store in Philadelphia — since the mid- 1980s. They supply home brewing kits for beer as well as wine, another good summer option (though there’s never a bad time to drink wine). SUMMER THIS THIS SUMMER See DRINKS , Page 26 JEWISHEXPONENT.COM JUNE 2, 2016 25 DRINKS Continued from Page 25 She’s seen homebrewers come through the store who have gone on to create pretty well-known breweries of their own — like Dogfish Head, Iron Hill, Yard’s and St. Ben- jamin’s. While she said business does tend to die down a bit in the thick of the summer — “Because when you brew, you’re standing over a kettle of boiling wort … a lot of people won’t necessarily want to do that when it’s 95 degrees and humid,” she acknowledged — it picks up again around August when graduate students start heading back to school, she said as an example. The beer kits also tend to make great gifts — Father’s Day is June 19, by the way — and she sees many come in to pick up kits as presents for bachelor parties or weddings. (The couple that brews together, stays together?) The kits come in different size va- rieties and include everything you need to jumpstart your home brewing journey, including a 7-gallon fer- menter and lid, bottling bucket, air- lock and stopper, racking tube, bottle filler, bottle capper and caps, a beer recipe, among other necessities — and, of course, instructions. Rigberg said she leans toward the saisons — pale ales that usually have a fruitier flavor — during the sum- mertime because they pair well with food, which is, let’s face it, extremely important. Wheat beers and ciders also are good for the summer, she said, because they are “quenching” and light. If you’re heading to a bar- becue, maybe try an IPA, though they can be a bit heavy in the heat. But no matter what you go with or whenever you decide to start home brewing, Rigberg recommends just having a good time with it. “Relax and enjoy yourself and don’t take it really seriously and just have a good time — it’s just beer,” she said with a laugh. “And it’s fun, and obviously you get the satisfaction of doing something yourself and having a project.” Name: Kaiserman JCC Width: 3.625" Depth: 3" Color: Black plus one Comment: This Summer Ad Number: LATE AD PER SUSAN Name: James A. Michener Art Museum Width: 3.625" Depth: 3" Color: Black plus one Comment: JE - This Summer Ad Number: 00067150 Shaken Not Stirred If beer isn’t your thing, you can still try out a DIY approach to satisfy your thirst with cocktails. A nice Tom Collins in the sum- mer (or other classic drink) can go a long way, but Ariela Yankelewitz also recommends trying out some fruity flavored cocktails. Yankelewitz, founder of Aqua Vitae Institute, the bartending school at 17th and Race streets, FOLLOW THE JEWISH EXPONENT AND NEVER MISS A STORY. #JEWISHINPHILLY facebook.com/jewishexponent | twitter.com/jewishexponent 26 JUNE 2, 2016 THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM wants people to enjoy what they’re drinking and to expand their alcoholic horizons. When it comes to summery drinks, she favors incorpo- rating fruits and shrubs — a method of using vinegar and sugar with fruit. Shrubs come in many contrasting flavors like watermelon and basil. “You use fruit and it’s healthy, and you add to it,” she said. “Whiskey or vodka or you can add gin or rum — you can make amazing cocktails with shrubs, it’s healthy, it’s good and you make it by yourself.” She’s been focusing on a lot of passion fruits, like mangos and berries. 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Optional: salt rim garnish Continued from Page 27 Strawberry Vodka Snow Cone: Fill a mixing glass with ice. Then add tequila, strawberry puree, lime juice and triple sec. Fill a margarita glass with ice. Shake vigorously. When the bottom of the mixing tin becomes cold, strain into a margarita glass. Cool off with this summer delight. To make a Strawberry Vodka Snow Cone, you will need the following ingredients: To make a salt rim: Vodka Strawberry puree (explained in article) Ice In a blender, fill with ice and blend until desired consistency. If your blender doesn’t support frozen ice, try leaving the ice out in room temperature for five to 10 minutes. Once the ice is crushed, place the vodka and strawberry puree into the blender and blend for a few pulses. For each cup of ice (eight ounces) placed into the blender, you will want at least one ounce of vodka and one ounce of strawberry puree. Scoop the ice into a paper cone. 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Here is a selection of the many ways to satisfy your artistic cravings this summer. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY 101 S Independence Mall E, Philadelphia 215-923-3811 nmajh.org In addition to its permanent collections and exhibitions on view, the museum will host a variety of events throughout the summer. Cafe Conversation Join various authors for book discussions. All books will be available for sale and signing at events. JUNE 15: Joshua Braff will read from his latest novel, The Daddy Diaries, and discuss the challenges, anxieties and triumphs of modern Jewish parenting. JUNE 29: Join Mark Segal, journalist, LGBT advocate and Philadelphia Gay News founder, as he discusses his new memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality. JULY 13: Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah Samuel Leavitt, a husband and wife team, will discuss their new book, JewAsian: Race, Religion and Identity for America’s Newest Jews. Independence Day at NMAJH - JULY 4 Visitors can explore the museum and see an original letter written by George Washington to the Jewish community of Newport, R.I., and enjoy interactive tours, story time and Independence Day arts and crafts projects. Summer Poster Design Workshops for Teens WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST Teens of all levels, interests and skills in art are invited to study the craft of poster design. This workshop series is inspired by the museum’s special exhibition, Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution, starting in September. Registration is free but required. Space is limited. enjoy a ladies’ night (and the feeling’s right) a few times this summer. Call or visit the website to learn more. GERSHMAN Y 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia 215-545-4400 gershmany.org Broadway Live! JUNE 6 Enjoy Broadway hits performed by Broadway actors with this “fun”raiser to benefit the JCC Camps at Medford financial assistance fund and special needs programming the JCC offers. Israeli Dancing JUNE 7 Join dancing maestro Don Schillinger (Rak-Dan) for fun lessons in Israeli dancing that are good for all ages and skill levels. Myth and Menagerie THROUGH JULY 29 There’s still time to visit Lesley Dill’s exhibition of works in the Gershman Gallery. Her puppet-like forms incorporate text and language. KAISERMAN JCC 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood 610-896-7770 phillyjcc.com JULY 11: Pool-side event KATZ JCC 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, N.J. 856-424-4444 katzjcc.org David Gregory — “How’s Your Faith: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey” JUNE 16 Join the former NBC Meet the Press moderator raised by a Catholic mother and a Jewish father who will talk about his childhood, where his belief in God helped him through his mother’s struggle with alcoholism, a difficult period of public scrutiny and his departure from NBC News, which tested his faith like never before. 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JULY 27: Take a tour of the artistic side of South Philadelphia with tour from the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Includes a trip to Reading Terminal for lunch. ARTS PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia 215-763-8100 philamuseum.org PHILADELPHIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 118-128 North Broad St., Philadelphia 215-972-7600 pafa.org PAFA alumni Nadine Beauharnois, Morgan Hobbs and Anthony Martolock “navigate an institutional history while inquisitively reaching into the future” and showcase their “painted anxieties.” The new works are on display JUNE 30 TO OCT. 16. Happiness, Liberty, Life?: American Art and Politics JUNE 30 TO SEPT. 18 Exhibit explores themes of “humor, protest, and portraiture in American art and politics” from the 18th century to today. THE MICHENER ART MUSEUM 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown 215-340-9800 michenerartmuseum.org There will be several exhibitions to check out throughout the summer months stretching to early fall at the art museum. Lloyd Ney: Local Color JUNE 4 TO SEPT. 11 Take a look at New Hope native Lloyd Raymond “Bill” Ney’s paintings documenting life along the Delaware River and New Hope’s inhabitants. Embracing the Contemporary: The Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection JUNE 28 TO SEPTEMBER 5 This exhibition celebrates the Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Collection, one of the nation’s leading collections of contemporary art. The collection features some of the most prominent European and American artists of the past 50 years. Tete-a-Tete: Conversations in Photography JUNE 4 TO SEPT. 11 Celebrate more than 25 years of photographic programming at the Michener with a show that “proposes a dialogue between images by presenting unique pairings, each one with a work from the Michener’s permanent collection alongside a photograph by an artist making a debut at the museum.” THE ROSENBACH MUSEUM AND LIBRARY 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia 215-732-1600 rosenbach.org Unguarded, Untold, Iconic: Afghanistan through the Lens of Steve McCurry JULY 16 TO OCT. 23 Explore photography of Afghanistan through the lens of Steve McCurry, best known for his National Geographic cover portrait of the Afghan Girl. Freedom Train 1947-1949: Exhibiting America’s Past to Shape America’s Future JULY 1 TO NOVEMBER 1 Take a look at documents from the original Freedom Train, including the Bay Psalm Book, Common Sense, and Lincoln’s Baltimore Address. These documents and more than 120 others traveled around 48 states from 1947 to 1949 by train to reach people all around the country. 30 JUNE 2, 2016 JUNE 7: Mary Roach, Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War Tackling science with humor, the author of Gulp and Stiff will discuss her new book, focusing on challenges facing the soldier from fatigue to noise to the battlefield. JUNE 25: Jane Lynch at the Borgata Music Box JUNE 13: Terry McMillan, I Almost Forgot About You The author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Waiting to Exhale will discuss her new book, the story of a doctor who leaves her seemingly perfect but unfulfilling life in search of adventure and a second chance at love. AUG. 12 AND 13: Jerry Seinfeld at the Borgata Event Center JUNE 23: Benny Golson, Whisper Not: The Autobiography of Benny Golson The acclaimed saxophonist will discuss his autobiography and a life dedicated to jazz. JUNE 23: Howie Mandel The comedian will perform with John Mendoza. JULY 14: Ben Winters, Underground Airlines Winters, the author the pre- apocalyptic The Last Policeman trilogy, imagines a nightmarish world in which the Civil War never happened and slavery still existed today in his new book . Beatrix Potter exhibition THROUGH AUG. 31 Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the beloved author and illustrator and explore original drawings, photographs and other materials, including a first edition of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. CASINOS There’s always plenty to do besides relaxing on the beach. Casinos are offering top-notch entertainment opportunities this summer. Music JUNE 9: Jay and the Americans at Harrah’s Resort JUNE 10: The B-52s at Harrah’s Resort JUNE 25: Smokey Robinson at Caesar’s JULY 23: Boyz II Men at the Tropicana JULY 29: Tony Bennett at the Borgata AUG. 5: Josh Groban at the Borgata AUG. 19 AND 20: Kristin Chenoweth at the Borgata Music Box AUG. 26: ZZ Top and Gregg Allman at the Borgata BOOKS FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia 215-686-5322 freelibrary.org There will be dozens of author events at the Library’s main branch. Here are a few authors participating in the free speakers series. Discussions JUNE 4: Al Pacino at the Borgata Event Center Comedy JUNE 10 AND 11: Wanda Sykes at the Borgata Music Box JULY 9: Bob Saget at the Borgata Event Center CONCERTS THE KESWICK THEATRE 291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside 215-5752-7650 keswicktheatre.com JULY 14: Get the Led Out The rock group will perform some of Led Zeppelin’s music as authentically as possible. JULY 16: An Evening with Graham Nash Join the singer-songwriter for an evening of hits. THE KIMMEL CENTER 260 S. Broad St., Philadelphia 215-893-1999 kimmelcenter.org Kelli O’Hara with Seth Rudetsky JUNE 14 Seth Rudetsky adds to his star-studded series of intimate evenings of song and conversation at the Kimmel Center with Tony Award-winning actress Kelli O’Hara. 6th Annual Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ Day JUNE 11 Programs and activities will abound will special performances by Opera Philadelphia and more. Check the website for a full schedule of events. Garces Summer School JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY Summer School at Volvér kicks off with the opportunity for 12 students to cook alongside Jose Garces himself in a master class. The summer school continues throughout the summer and young chefs can learn to make gazpacho soup, tapas and more. Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally AUG. 20 Real-life couple and actors will talk their marriage and lives in Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. Featuring “songs, funny talking, heavy ribaldry, light petting and an astonishing final act of completion.” JUNE 25: Kevin James at the Borgata Event Center THIS SUMMER JEWISHEXPONENT.COM MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia. manncenter.org JUNE 21: Anniversary Celebration The Philadelphia Orchestra will help the music venue celebrate its 40th anniversary with repertoire played during its first season in 1976. Fireworks to follow and picnics are permitted. THE FILLMORE PHILADELPHIA 29 East Allen St., Philadelphia 215-309-0150 thefillmorephilly.com TOWN AND COUNTRY PLAYERS 4158 York Road, Buckingham 215-348-7566 townandcountryplayers.org AUG. 11: The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour After 38 years, the band is ready to go go with one last hurrah. Moon Over Buffalo JUNE 10 TO 19 A comedy that tells the tale of George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s who might just have one last shot at stardom — except everything that can go wrong, does. STADIUM CONCERTS LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD JUNE 5: Beyoncé JUNE 23: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with The Philadelphia Orchestra The Philadelphia Orchestra will bring to life the music you hear during Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone note for note while the film plays on a giant screen. JUNE 25: Kenny Chesney JUNE 25: Paul Simon Join one of music’s most distinguished artists for a special performance. JULY 12: Paul McCartney JULY 13: Bob Dylan The musician will bring his talents to the venue ahead of his son, Jakob, who will perform there with his band The Wallflowers Aug. 21. THEATER AUG. 26: Bonnie Raitt with special guest Richard Thompson Trio Raitt will do a show in support of her 20th studio release. BB&T PAVILION (FORMERLY SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER) 1 Harbour Blvd, Camden, N.J. JUNE 20: Dead and Company Groovy, man. JULY 10: Daryl Hall and John Oates Hall and Oates will make your dreams come true with a performance. AUG. 27: Jimmy Buffett Calling all parrotheads! WELLS FARGO CENTER 3601 South Broad St., Philadelphia wellsfargocenterphilly.com AUG. 20: Barbra Streisand The legendary songstress will bring her talents to Philadelphia. WORLD CAFE LIVE 3205 Walnut St., Philadelphia 215-222-1400 philly.worldcafelive.com JUNE 2: Nada Surf After a three-year hiatus, the band returned with a new album and will perform joined by Bird Of Youth and Big Thief. JEWISHEXPONENT.COM Holes JULY 15 TO 30 The play, based on the book by Louis Sachar, brings the audience to Camp Green Lake, where Stanley and his campmates are forced by the wardens to dig holes without knowing they’re looking for treasure. Good for the family. JULY 14: Guns N’ Roses AUG. 6: Coldplay CITIZENS BANK PARK JULY 9: Billy Joel WALNUT STREET THEATRE 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. 215-574-3550 walnutstreettheatre.org Sister Act THROUGH JULY 17 Rejoice with this comedy musical about a wannabe jazz singer who witnesses a crime and gets hidden in a place no one would think to look for her — a convent. Always… Patsy Cline THROUGH JULY 3 Follow the story of Louise Seger who meets her idol, Patsy Cline, and the friendship that develops between them, featuring 27 classic songs. BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE 70 S. Main St., New Hope 215-862-2121 bcptheater.org Steel Magnolias THROUGH JUNE 18 Follow six women who form a strong bond despite their differences. Featuring actors such as Jessica Walter and Elaine Hendrix. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story JUNE 24 TO JULY 16 Musical telling of the life of the bespectacled musician with the backdrop of some of his greatest hits. KIMMEL CENTER 260 S. Broad St., Philadelphia 215-893-1999 kimmelcenter.org ACT II PLAYHOUSE 56 E Butler Ave., Ambler 215-654-0200 act2.org Broadway on Butler JULY 13 TO 24 An evening of song and dance featuring some of your favorite tunes from movies and Broadway shows. Kiss Me, Kate THROUGH JUNE 12 Cole Porter’s musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. If/Then JUNE 21 TO 26 The musical follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led as part of the Kimmel’s Broadway Philadelphia series. FILM PEOPLE’S LIGHT AND THEATRE COMPANY 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern 610-644-3500 peopleslight.org BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr 610-527-9898 brynmawrfilm.org Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash JULY 20 TO AUG. 14 Enjoy the music of the “Ring of Fire” crooner in this musical about his life. The theater will pay homage to a few actors and directors with a special series. The BMFI will honor noted — and Jewish — filmmaker Steven Spielberg with a showing of his films: THIS SUMMER JUNE 1: Jaws JUNE 8: Close Encounters of a Third Kind JUNE 15: Raiders of the Lost Ark JUNE 22: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Actress Ingrid Bergman will be recognized with screenings of a few of her top films. AUG. 10: Gaslight AUG. 17: Murder on the Orient Express AUG. 24: Cactus Flower AUG. 31: Casablanca The late David Bowie will be remembered with screenings of two films he appeared in. AUG. 11: The Man Who Fell to Earth AUG. 25: Labyrinth SCREENING UNDER THE STARS The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia 215-928-8807 delawarewaterfront.com Head down to Penn’s Landing every week during the summer starting at 8:30 p.m. for screenings of hit films — recent and older — while relaxing outside. 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