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Trenton's Jews - July 2018

Allan Richman	2:22 PM (2 hours ago)
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Arthur, Would you have any History and insights on Workers of Truth Cemetery?

Allan Richman President Friends of Workers of Truth Cemetery

Har Sinai Temple Confirmation Class 1958 Front Row Diane Bard, Patsy Miller, Cantor Glatzer, Rabbi Haberman, Ross Gellens, Caren Saaz, Jill weber 2nd row above Suzi Pollack, Joan Stark, Anne Fiestal, Susan Saaz, Robin Baar, Third row Paul Kushner, Jane Garb, Irene Glaser, ?, Sue Rosenthal, Carol Shear, Nancy Levine, Linda Silver, Arnie Silverglade Fourth row ?, Sandy Nitzberg, Sandra Lipshutz, Faye Hafetz, Carol Levine, Richard Farber, Ed Shaeffer Fifth row ?, Sheila Bloom, Eileen Cohen, Jill Rosmarin Last upper row Louis (Buddy) Hano, Craig Meyers, Mark Nath  — with Jill Weber Campell A"H and Jill Weber Campell, A"H. Lynn Diamond Aronson 11:28am Jul 14 I know that!! She and Esther were such nice girls!! Comment History Jonathan Weber 8:56am Jul 17 That's my sister, Jill, A"H in the front row, far right. Bruce Zagnit 9:04am Jul 17 Jill and Robin Bahr were in my spanish class with Mr. Borgia. Lynn Diamond Aronson 7:01pm Jul 17 I know that!! She and Esther were such nice girls!!

Farber, Richard	9:52 AM (1 hour ago)

In the 1958 Har Sinai Confirmation picture, there are questions marks next to Sheila Bloom's and Jill Rosmarin's picture. Remove the question marks because they are in fact those two women.

Thanks,

     Rich

Hi Art!

I'm in the midst of scrapbooking about my parents, Phyllis and Morton Deitz.  In so doing, I came across a briefcase containing photos from Israel, along with surprisingly emotional and well-written notes taken by my Mother.  She talked about how she felt in Poland as she was standing near the railroad tracks that took the Jews to their death.  I remember her calling this trip "Darkness Into Light".

I'd like some clarity on how and why the mission took place.  Who were the key players?  Where, exactly, did they go?

I showed my Dad some of the photos yesterday; nothing looked familiar.  I've tried Google searches.  Now, I'm turning to you, the maven of Trenton's Jewish history!  Do you have any recollection of UJA's leaders in the early 80's?  (I suspect that you might have been involved in young leadership programs.)  Where else should I turn for information?

Sherri

Sherri

See 1979 Jewish Federation Report (attached).

art

Martha Brahms 7:18pm Jul 7 I'm third from right, next to Gayle Lewis and Philip Drucker(I think). Martha Kleinman Brahms Comment History Elvin Maldonado 7:22pm Jul 7

Mimi Hofing commented on your photo in Trenton Historical Society. Mimi Hofing 8:15pm Jul 7 Lived at 36 UNION ST THE JEWISH SECTION AT ONE TIME WITH SO MANY SHULS IN ATEA Comment History Mimi Hofing 2:57pm Jul 25 Lived at 36 UNION ST THE JEWISH SECTION AT ONE TIME WITH SO MANY SHULS IN ATEA Original Post Arthur Finkle 5:24pm Jul 7 49 Union St. Hebrew School

Mimi Hofing commented on your photo in Trenton Historical Society. Mimi Hofing 3:04pm Jul 25 Wow amazing story Original Post Arthur Finkle 12:47pm May 27 Medal of Honor Benjamin Kaufman Argonne Forest in October 2-8, 1918. Congressional Medal of Honor Croix de Guerre Benjamin Kaufman Date of birth: March 10, 1894 Date of death: February 05, 1981 Burial location: Trenton, New Jersey Place of Birth: New York, Buffalo AWARDS AND CITATIONS Medal of Honor CITATION He took out a patrol for the purpose of attacking an enemy machine gun which had checked the advance of the company. Before reaching the gun, he became separated from the patrol and a machine gun bullet shattered his right arm. Without hesitation, he advanced on the gun alone, throwing grenades with his left hand and charging with an empty pistol, taking one prisoner and scattering the crew, bringing the gun and prisoner back to the first-aid station. ________________________________________ Sergeant Benjamin Kaufman was an unassuming young man who grew up in Brooklyn, rooted for the Dodgers and found himself going to Syracuse University when the United States became a participant in World War I in 1917. Kaufman responded to the call to arms and joined the Army, where he was assigned to Company K, 308th Infantry. He excelled in camp sports and the company respected him as being a tough soldier and a good sport. He quickly rose to the rank of sergeant and he twice refused the honor of becoming an officer. Kaufman proved to be a hero almost as soon as he was in combat in France. He became blinded by a gas shell while aiding in the rescue of several of his men. Despite his refusal of medical help, doctors forced him to go to the hospital. For fighting men like Kaufman, the hospital was no place to be. He borrowed a uniform and made his way back to his outfit. Kaufman was quickly faced with a court martial for leaving the hospital. However, Army officers saw it Kaufman's way and dropped the charges so that he could rejoin his outfit. While serving in an advance detail in the Argonne on October 4, 1918, Kaufman and his men came under heavy fire from a German machine gun. Two of his men were wounded. Kaufman realized that he had to silence the machine gun before help could reach the wounded men. Before he could use his own weapon, Kaufman was struck in the arm by an enemy bullet. With his shattered, bleeding right arm hanging limp at his side, Kaufman advanced on the enemy, lobbing hand grenades with his left arm. He eventually reached the German position and captured a surviving German soldier. Kaufman returned to the American lines with his prisoner. He fainted from the loss of blood after revealing the position of the German lines, which made it possible for the Americans to move forward. Kaufman received awards for bravery from nine foreign governments. The United States awarded him the Congressional Medal of Honor. After the war, he became active in the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, serving as national commander in 1941 - 1942. The Ben Kaufman Post 156 of the JWV in Trenton, New Jersey, is a living memorial to a man who always had a smile on his face even when the going was rough. ________________________________________ Source: Jewish Recipients of the Congressional Medal of HonorGeneral Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 50 (April 12, 1919) Action Date: 4-Oct-18 Service: Army Rank: First Sergeant Company: Company K Regiment: 308th Infantry Division: 77th Division Source: Jewish Recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor Medal of Honor Benjamin Kaufman Argonne Forest in October 2-8, 1918. Congressional Medal of H... View Post on Facebook · Edit Email Settings · Reply to this email to add a comment.

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August 2018

Barry Troll	10:40 PM (10 hours ago)
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Very interesting

This made me smile

Thanks for sharing

Barry

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dear Arthur Finkle, it was good to receive news of your activities and to see that you continue to work for your Jewish community.  I hope you're well.  Best regards and a hug, Marilyn Rosenthal

Bruce Zagnit

7:32AM

Arthur, Hope all is well. You sent me the location of my grandparents burial sites last year but we were unable to locate the cemetery. I would like to try again but I can't find the name of the cemetery. If you don't minyd sending it again and perhaps an address that I can put into my GPS I would greatly appreciate it. Barnet and Anna Zagnit. Thanks for all of your help and I hope you have a Happy Healthy New Year and an easy Fast.

Jonathan Weber 9:14pm Aug 19 Looks like my sister Jill, 6th from the left.

Ruth Tilleman March 1 at 9:28am Keep up the excellent work

Richard Ross Thanks, Art. My father's family. The tree goes back to the late 18th century. Earliest names were Senfal/Senzhal/Skolnik.