Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on February 16, 2017

By Mackenzie Farkus

Staff writer

In 1881, thousands of Ashkenazi Jewish refugees emigrated from Russia to New York to escape anti-Semitic violence that took place as part of the Russian pogroms.

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Emma Lazarus, a Sephardic-Ashkenazi Jewish woman and poet, saw the plight of these refugees and advocated on their behalf. She later helped form the Hebrew Technical Institute of New York to provide vocational training to Jewish refugees.

Inspired by the influx of refugees arriving in New York, Lazarus wrote the sonnet The New Colossus, which is now inscribed on a bronze plaque on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

Although the sonnet itself was written in 1883, a few of the lines of The New Colossus in particular are relevant today:

Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me

President Donald J. Trump and the U.S. cannot ignore the work of Lazarus and the words of The New Colossus. The U.S. should remain a country open to immigrants and refugees alike and cast away the ban on travel from Syria, Libya, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Yemen, and Sudan.

Many peopleincluding President Trump and his administrationare justifying this ban by claiming that former President Barack Obama instated a similar six-month ban on the visas of Iraq refugees in 2011.

This, however, is not true. According to the magazine Foreign Policy, President Obamas policy was not a ban; it was adding more steps to the vetting process for refugees from Iraq, thus slowing down the admission of refugees and adding more rigor to the vetting process itself.

According to The Washington Post, the vetting process imposed by President Obama is viewed by many intelligence officials to still be secure and sufficient today.

Despite this, President Trump is refusing to accept immigrants and refusing to take refugees out of harms way.

He is disrupting the education of students and academics, the lives of families separated in airport facilities, and the work of doctors, lawyers, researchers, and others in the U.S. through this policy.

To deny refugees and immigrants from these seven countries life in the U.S. is to deny the work of Lazarus and the message behind The New Colossus and the Statue of Liberty itself.

President Trump must reverse his policy so that the U.S. can continue to be a refuge for those in need.

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Posted By simmons on February 15, 2017

The Anti-Defamation League today welcomed the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Aziz v. Trump, a challenge to President Trumps Executive Order (EO) on immigration and refugees. The Court issued a preliminary injunction, barring the implementation of portions of the EO in Virginia.

In its decision, the Court held that implementation of the Executive Order would cause irreparable harm to the Commonwealth and its Universities. In addition, the Court explicitly recognized direct evidence presented by the Commonwealth of anti-Muslim animus through the Orders singling out of seven majority-Muslim nations for additional scrutiny and statements indicating an intent to discriminate based on religion.

Doron Ezickson, ADL Washington DC Regional Director issued the following statement:

We strongly agree with the Court that implementation of this Executive Order will cause irreparable harm to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Throughout U.S. history, we have too often faltered when we have let prejudice and fear predominate over reason and compassion, shutting the door on refugees and immigrants. When we strayed from core principles of equality and religious freedom there have been devastating consequences for which the US has later apologized and looked back in shame. History will reflect on the Executive Order as a sad point in the American story, but the Courts decision will shine through as an example of the best of our system: checks and balances at work. We welcome the Courts decision to grant a preliminary injunction in this case to bar further harm to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

ADL filed an amicus brief in the case supporting the Commonwealth of Virginias challenge to the Executive Order. The brief traces Americas history as a nation dedicated to ideals of equality, liberty and justice, and warns against repeating the shameful times in our past when America has turned against its core ideals of equality, liberty, and justice. The law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC prepared the brief on behalf of ADL and the law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as local counsel in Virginia.

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(JTA) The New York commuter who led several others on a Manhattan subway to clean away anti-Semitic graffiti with hand sanitizer is beinghonored by the Anti-Defamation League.

Jared Nied, 37, will receive ADLs Stand Up New Yorker Award, which recognizes city residents for taking immediate action to help those being singled out for bigotry, or initiating efforts to denounce hate. Evan Bernstein, director of the ADL New York region, will present Nied with the award on Wednesday.

Nieds actions went viral after one of the commuters described the scene from the night of Feb. 4 on Facebook.

The train was silent as everyone stared at each other, uncomfortable and unsure what to do, Gregory Locke wrote in his post. One guy got up and said, Hand sanitizer gets rid of Sharpie. We need alcohol. He found some tissues and got to work.

Nied, who works as a sous chef in New York, also posted about the incident on Facebook that night.

Sitting across from this stay classy, New York, read the post, which included a photo of some of the graffiti. It read Destroy Israel Heil Hitler and included a swastika.

The post continued: VERY IMPORTANT EDIT hand sanitizer and tissues will totally erase sharpie graffiti. Share and spread the word!

The following day Niedposted: Bewildered, confused and pleasantly shocked doesnt even begin to describe this never in a million years did I think anybody would record my moment, let alone that it would explode like this. Im honestly not sure what to say other than that I was just doing the right thing, the thing that needed to be done.

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Posted By simmons on February 15, 2017

The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump for dodging a question from a reporter about anti-Semitism in the U.S. throughout his campaign and, instead, bringing up his win in the election via Electoral College votes, Mediaite reports.

At a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a reporter asked Trump what he would say to the Jewish community in America and in Israel who "believe and feel that your administration is playing this xenophobia and racist tones," after noting a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the U.S.

Trump initially responded by mentioning his win in November via electoral college vote "Well, I just want to say that we are, you know, very honored by the victory that we had. Three hundred and six Electoral College votes. We were not supposed to crack 220. You know that, right? It was no way to 221 but then they said there's no way to 270. And there's tremendous enthusiasm out there."

The president then said that the U.S. will "have peace in this country."

"We are going to stop crime in this country. We are going to do everything within our power to stop long simmering racism and every other thing that's going on because a lot of bad things have been taken place over a long period of time. I think one of the reasons I won the election is we have a very, very divided nation. Very divided. And hopefully I'll be able to do something about that. And I you know, something that was very important to me. As far as people Jewish people, so many friends, a daughter who happens to be here right now, a son-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren, I think that you're going to see a lot different United States of America over the next three, four, or eight years. I think a lot of good things are happening. And you're go to see a lot of love. You're going to see a lot of love. Okay? Thank you."

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Posted By simmons on February 15, 2017

Pope Francis talks as he leads the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican . (photo credit:REUTERS)

Pope Francis, meeting a delegation from the Anti-Defamation League, denounced widespread antisemitism.

Francis met with the delegation Thursday at the Vatican, according to a report from Vatican Radio.

Sadly, antisemitism, which I again denounce in all its forms as completely contrary to Christian principles and every vision worthy of the human person, is still widespread today, Francis said, according to a transcript of his remarks released by the Vatican.

The pontiff also reiterated a statement released on the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark declaration on Catholic-Jewish relations from 1965, that the church feels particularly obliged to do all that is possible with our Jewish friends to repel antisemitic tendencies.

In a series of tweets, ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt said the encounter was both meaningful and powerful.

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Pope Francis, meeting a delegation from the Anti-Defamation League, denounced widespread anti-Semitism.

Sadly, anti-Semitism, which I again denounce in all its forms as completely contrary to Christian principles and every vision worthy of the human person, is still widespread today, Francis said, according to a transcript of his remarks released by the Vatican.

The pontiff also reiterated a statement released on the 50th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark declaration on Catholic-Jewish relations from 1965, that the church feels particularly obliged to do all that is possible with our Jewish friends to repel anti-Semitic tendencies.

In a series of tweets, ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt said the encounter was both meaningful and powerful.

Blessed to have met w @pontifex who talked about fight ag #antisemitism which he called completely contrary to Christian principles, Greenblatt tweeted. (JTA)

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Posted By simmons on February 15, 2017

Singles Scene

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Crossroads for Jewish Singles of Cleveland dinner, 7 p.m., Cedar Creek Grille, 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood. RSVP to Elaine at 216-831-4344.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Crossroads for Jewish Singles of Cleveland dinner, 7 p.m., Winking Lizard, 25380 Miles Road, Bedford. RSVP to Ken at 440-498-9911.

MONDAY, FEB. 27

Cleveland Jewish Singles 35-55 meet-up, 7:30 p.m., Nervous Dog Coffee Bar at La Place, 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood. RSVP to meetup.com/Cleveland-Jewish-Singles-35-55.

FRIDAY, FEB. 17

Family Kabbalat Shabbat, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Park Synagogue East, 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike. For children ages birth to 5 with parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. RSVP to 216-371-2244 ext. 121 or asolomon@parksyn.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

Integrating Local Immigrants: Cleveland Resources and Experiences featuring Danielle Drake and Nadia Zaiem, 9:30-10:45 a.m., First Unitarian Church of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Hts. 216-751-2320 or firstunitariancleveland.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 20

Presidents Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood. 216-593-0575 or maltzmuseum.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 21

College financial planning workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Brecksville Community Center, 1 Community Drive. Reservations required. 888-845-4282.

Women of Fairmount Temple lunch and program with Felicia Zavarella Stadelman who will discuss Claude Monet, noon, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Temple, Beachwood. Lunch costs $10. Diane Lavin will lead First Families of the Bible at 10:30 a.m. 216-464-1330.

Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America Concord support group meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Auburn Career Center - Technology Learning Center, Room 116, 8140 Auburn Road, Painesville. Group meets third Tuesday of every month. No meetings in July and August. 216-524-7700 ext. 5 or neohio@ccfa.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Accelerate 2017: Citizens Make Change, 5:30 p.m., Global Center for Health Innovation, 1 St. Clair Ave. NE, Cleve. cleveleads.org.

Making a Difference in Troubled Times presented by the Rev. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, 7:30 p.m., South Franklin Circle retirement community, 16575 S. Franklin St., Bainbridge Twp. RSVP required. 440-247-1300 or southfranklincircle.org.

Protect Your Heart: Know Your Numbers, 7-8:30 p.m., Ross DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Drive, Mayfield Hts. Free. Free blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments starting at 5:30 p.m. Register at 440-312-4784 or ccf.org/healthyhearthillcrest.

iMovie App for Beginners workshop, 7 p.m., Cuyahoga County Public Library Orange branch, 31975 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike. Basic proficiency with iPad required. Register at 216-831-4282 or cuyahogalibrary.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Cleveland Institute of Art presented by Grafton Nunes, 4 p.m., Judson Manor retirement community, 1890 E. 107th St., Cleve. Free. 216-791-2555 or judsonsmartliving.org/events.

College financial planning workshop, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy. Reservations required. 888-845-4282.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24

Family Kabbalat Shabbat, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Park Synagogue East, 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike. For children ages birth to 5 with parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. RSVP to 216-371-2244 ext. 121 or asolomon@parksyn.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25

Breast Cancer A to Z: Triple Negative Breast Cancer - For those touched by cancer, 8:30-11:30 a.m., The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake. Free, advance registration required. 216-595-9546.

Donuts with Dave Greenspan, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. greenspanforohio.com.

Lecture by historian David Stradling, 7 p.m., Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro Road, Peninsula. Tickets: $8 adults, $3 children ages 3-12. Doors open at 6. 330-657-2909 or forcvnp.org/cvi.

2nd annual Lake Erie Folk Festival, 1-6 p.m., Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid. lakeeriefolkfest.com.

Sandlot baseball program, noon, Baseball Heritage Museum, 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleve. 216-789-1083 or baseballheritagemuseum.org.

SUNDAY, FEB. 26

Jump for Joy with Queen Esther, 3-5 p.m., Jump Palace, 1667 OH 303, Streetsboro. Free, advance registration required. 330-742-3349 or education@tbshudson.org.

NAAMAT Cleveland Council Young Family event, 1:30-3 p.m., Herps Alive, 1489 Garden Drive, South Euclid. For children ages 5 and older. RSVP to 216-321-2002 or naamatclev@gmail.com.

Boundaries That Matter: Redistricting State and Federal Election Districts community discussion presented by Mark Salling and Paul Moke, 9:30-10:45 a.m., First Unitarian Church of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Hts. 216-751-2320 or firstunitariancleveland.org.

A faith ta die for - about Jewish martyrs presented by Rabbi John Spitzer, 9:30-11 a.m., Beth El Congregation, 750 White Pond Drive, Akron. Advance registration requested. $5 suggested donation. Preceded by services and light breakfast at 8:30.

Women of Fairmount Temple Sunday Mitzvah Morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, 23737 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. 216-464-1330.

jHub Purim Hoopla!, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Parkway. Free, registration required. 216-371-0446 ext. 207 or dshapiro@jecc.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

Colon Cancer Updates - For those touched by cancer, 6:30-8 p.m., The Gathering Place West, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake. Free, advance registration required. 216-595-9546.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Family Kabbalat Shabbat, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Park Synagogue East, 27500 Shaker Blvd., Pepper Pike. For children ages birth to 5 with parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. RSVP to 216-371-2244 ext. 121 or asolomon@parksyn.org.

Anti-Israelism and the Jewish Community: Why the American Jewish Community Should Support Israel presented by Asaf Romirowsky, 8 p.m., The Temple-Tifereth Israel, 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood. Shabbat dinner at 7 p.m. costs $16. 216-831-3233 or hmiller@ttti.org.

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Posted By richards on February 15, 2017

Your building can become more accessible without costing a lot of money. Here are several ways to make practical accommodations:

People should be able to sit with others in the congregation, but often people with disabilities are shown seating that is off to the side or in the back corner where they cant see the service or feel that they are part of the congregation. Sometimes people who use wheelchairs are seated in the aisles. This is awkward and can be dangerous, particularly if there is an emergency. Its uncomfortable, too, because it feels like youre on display.

Both adequate lighting and good acoustics can determine how well someone who has vision or hearing disabilities can participate and feel part of the congregation.

Many synagogues were built when stairs leading to the bimah and the Aron Kodesh were the standard. Changes in architecture can be costly, involving architects, building permits and construction and take time to complete. There are also some synagogues that are on an historic register and changes to the building may be restricted.

Consider how people enter your building if they are unable to open the doors. Once inside the building, think about where you schedule classes and programs. Getting in the building and being able to get to the programs held there may present obstacles to someone who uses a wheelchair, other mobility device or is unable to walk up or down stairs.

Something as simple as taking a drink of water from the water fountain is not always available for someone who uses a wheelchair.

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Crain's Chicago Business

What do a fieldhouse, synagogue and loft offices have in common? Crain's Chicago Business A Sterling Bay co-founder has kicked off his new development firm with an eclectic mix of projects, including loft offices and redevelopments of a synagogue and an indoor sports venue. Farpoint Development, which Scott Goodman formed after leaving ...

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Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:49 pm

Sedona synagogue welcomes ADL regional director

The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will host Carlos Galindo-Elvira, the Arizona regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, at a free Hot Topics lunch and learn 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the synagogue, 100 Meadowlark Drive, Sedona.

Galindo-Elvira that ADLs priority areas in Arizona are anti-Semitism, voter protection, immigration reform and the LGBT community.

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