SACRED EVENT MEMORIALIZING 9/11 VICTIMS SLATED SUNDAY AT MARGATE’S BETH EL

One of the nation’s and world’s most historic events will be observed globally this weekend, and locally it will be commemorated this Sunday in an ecumenical gathering at Margate’s Beth El Synagogue. Memorializing the more than 3.000 victims of this country’s worst act of terrorism – 9/11 – a group of the area’s most distinguished religious leaders, Jews, Catholics, Protestants and Muslims, will gather together with civic and political leaders from across Atlantic County. Local attorney Arlene Groch ( Beth Israel Northfield) is the event’s convener. Playing key Roles will be Margate’s Beth El Rabbi Aaron Krauss as host, Jane Stark, executive director of the Woodbine Heritage Museum and Brotherhood Synagogue. Joining them will be American Legion rep, Bob Campbell, Dave Burdick of Stockton’s Center for Successful Aging, the Muslim community leader Khaleem Shabazz and Catholic and Protestant clerics. Beth El Cantor Ralph Goren and his choir and other area church choirs will perform. “It will be a majestic event,” said Rabbi Krauss, adding, “This memorial will bring together all segments of our community in an expression of strength by our entire area.”

VENTNORBETH JUDAH’S GREAT PLACE TO BE JEWISH SAYS NEW PREZ BARNEY LINN

“Ourcongregationisfortunatetobesituatedinthe best place in the world to be Jewish, and we are not only blessed with a most congenial and interesting membership, but lucky to be led by our outstanding clergy, Rabbi Aaron Gaber, Hazzan Jeffrey Myers, Cantor Emeritus Edmond Kulp, and an outstanding professional staff,” says Barney Linn, new president of Ventnor’s Congregation Beth Judah. Linn, aCapeMayCity businessman, took officeinMay. PraisingJewishTimespublisher, Shy Kramer, Linn said, “Shy is our chief asset among our membership, along with his lovely wife, Janet.” Linn told HM, “Mywife, Inez, anativeof Wilmington, Del., and I decided tomove here 11 years ago since my children were already attending the Trocki Hebrew Academy, and I am a past president of Beth Judah Temple in Wildwood. In Ventnor I attend services regularly, and, with the support of Haim Gabrielli, past president Barry Cohen and past president Doug Stanger, I moved up inBJ’s ranks until becoming president. “ The Linns have two teen-aged daughters, Sarah andLauren. Hisin-laws, Marsha and Mel Levy, live inMargate inthe summer andWellington, Fla., inthewinter and in Wilmington in thespring and fall.

GRATIFYING TO HAVE TWO CARE FACILITIES – MAINLAND DIVISIONBACHARACH – LINKEDTOGETHER

We read and hear about many U.S. Hospitals that

struggle to serve their communities with health care services but can’t do so because of financial constraints. But in this area there is a unique partnership, second to none nationally, between a primary care hospital, AtlantiCare’s Mainland Division and Bacharach Rehab, the two connected by a common entrance. I was a recent patient in both facilities and would like to offer my praise to medical, nursing and therapy staffs for excel lent treatment , especial ly cardiac surgeon Dr. James Draille and his associate, Dr. HowardAxelrod, and Bacharach physiatrist Dr. Abraham Alfaro, a physician practicing rehab medicine, and their staffs – they were excellent, together with my nurses’ aides and tech people. I commend At lant iCare CEO David Ti l ton, President Lori Herndon and Bacharach President Richard Katharins and VP of DevelopmentM.J. Perskie for their leadership.

FELS AT STOCKTON COLLEGE OFFERING COURSES OF CONTINUED VALUED EDUCATION

In the interest of offering the area community educational opportunities in a higher education environment, Richard Stockton College is offering 19 different Continuing Education courses this upcoming year. It is sponsored by FELS, the acronym for “ Friends of Encore Learning of Stockton.” Bev Rubin, president of FELS tells HM, “ Among the topics for the 2011- 2012 academic year is ‘ The American Jewish Experience.’ Courses are taught by faculty members, and registration is $25 a course, with all monies going toward scholarships for worthy Stockton students.” The program’s fall kickoff luncheon is set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Seaview Resort at 11:30 a.m. For additional information call Sylvia Gabrielli at 822-9595. Luncheon speaker will be Dr. Jessica Fleck of Stockton College who will speak on “ Maximizing Your Creativity: Unlocking the Creative Brain“ HM says the 2011- 12 FELS program should turn out to be an enlightening year..

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Mazel Tov to Rachel Reich of Margate, who enters her senior year at ACHS as a member of theNationalHonor Society. She was selected for thi s high honor based on her out s tanding academic achievement s . Like many area seniors, she is busy visiting and applying to colleges. She is the daughter of Linwood dentist Dr. Larry and Ilene Reich. .. . . Last week’s musical presentation at Linwood CC by Heather Shields and her talented troupe was extremely successful. Attended by some 250 friends and family members, the event raisedmore than $8,000, which will underwrite Heather’s entertainment troupe in attending a prestigious New York state musical festival at which they’ve been selected to perform. Mazel Tov to Heather and her family.