Never before nor since have I remained silent in the face of injustice or aggressions micro and macro. 18-hole Golf course; Tennis Courts (clay courts in the winter bubble) Paddle Tennis Courts; Squash Courts; Pool; Dining (2 restaurants) Bowling Alley; Trap Shooting; Gym; Youth summer camps/programs for children ages 5-13 years old; Does Greenwich Country Club offer trial memberships? Clearly this incident helped to clarify and solidify things in this authors mind. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. She and I werent really that close. Confronting your own memory was at least as difficult as confronting a childhood friends betrayal. In addition to the previously mentioned Green Oaks in Pittsburgh (Verona actually), which is a Donald Ross, there is Westmoreland which is a 27 hole facility in Export, east of the city. 99 Biltmore Avenue. Many thanks to the writers who have shared their work with us and have helped create a supportive online community for Jewish writers. The PGA held its first championship at Siwanoy Country Club, which was founded in 1900 by a group of Mount Vernon golfers who played on a nine-hole course in Tuckahoe they reached by trolley. Bravo. Forgive yourself for not speaking up. For our community? WebDiscrimination aside, Jewish country clubs generally differ from their Christian counterparts in a couple of ways. The current head pro at Metropolis, Craig Thomas, broke the competitive course record at Bethpage Black during the 2007 New York State Open. Insider's Guide to Country Clubs in Westchester - Suburbs Dick Wilson did part of it and I believe it was Joe Finger who did the other, but I'm working from a weak memory. Only one historically Jewish club, Scarsdales Quaker Ridge, has been perennially ranked among Golf Digests coveted top 100 American golf courses, although some of this may be a product of biases toward the longstanding elite (and invariably WASP-dominated) courses (I can think of three Philadelphia area historically Jewish clubs that 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont I throughly enjoyed this essay. The granddaughter of survivors of the Holocaust, Soviet gulags, and a descendant of a Tano great-grandma, she understands in her bones what happens when intolerance, indifference, and ignorance take root in society. You cant form the thoughts. It must be eradicated either in the moment or, if necessary, years later. Eloquent, thoughtful beautiful and relevant! The Cliffs Climbing + Fitness 12 Health Clubs By AriFan04 His assistant (who was under 18) was also amazing, well poised, and interested in making sure we understood climbing 2. I went to the Yeshiva Academy in Harrisburg, PA from kindergarten till 8th gradewith the same handful of Jewish kids who Im still friends with to this day. I was too young and ignorant to be mad, or sad, or hurt. I also have experienced burning moments of silence that have stayed with me. What touched me even more deeply was that you cant remember if you even saw Christopher reeves. For our family? And as you can read in the essay, the fact that I was silent has been a smoldering fire within me for decades so Im very glad I was able to release this piece out into the world. I use to play a "historically African American" public club in North Chicago (Foss Park). Even though we were similarly equiped with a laser sharp self-awareness and keen sense of situation, a hallmark of our secular Jewish upbringing, you were still unprepared for the baked in anti-semitism. I did not go to that event, but I vaguely remember him coming to town and the surrounding buzz. It is very well written. Your blood is Jewish and now every fiber, thought, dream and breath is one. White came there in 1916 and served as head pro from 1922 to 1927. Not one bit. You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. But I failed here. Also designed by Tom Winton, Sprain Lake is unique for its rolling and narrow layout with an abundance of water hazards. Well told. Never one to let such slips go unchallenged, I missed such a cue about six years ago when my wife and I invited a seemingly charming woman we met in her used bookstore to visit us in our home. Not adequately, anyway. This course begins with 473 yards of intimidation, a long par four that sets the tone for play on this Westchester classic designed by Devereux Emmet and A.W. IllBePhrank 4 yr. ago. Rehashing this incident decades later with my husband, he pointed out that as a non-member of the club the only way I could see Christopher Reeve was if I went with her. They were Bohemian and liberal. Box 229 Purchase, NY 10577 John Archbold, John D. Rockefellers chief lieutenant at Standard Oil, was the first president of Knollwood Country Club, which organized in 1894 on grounds developed by New York attorney Augustus Gillender in Elmsford. I suppose questioning can often be a good reflex. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. A bargain for the price of membership. 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. it would have been a fraction of the embarrassment and betrayal you felt! Moments before meeting Christopher Reeves and a bomb is dropped. Private. The damage anti semitism has is proven by her memory so many years later. Each and every summer season we look forward to a packed swimming pool and kids area. In 1897, the club purchased new property where it could build an 18-hole course at Mt. Was the outcome fair? In 1961, the first annual Governor's Day was held at Westchester Hills to honor past and present board members. Jessica provides a beautiful example of how subtle yet impactful hate can be. Its funny (ironic?) Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. Some had a few Jewish members. Ive never been more Jewish! That said, some years ago I arrived at the sad conclusion that its next to impossible to educate those who choose ignorance over enlightenment. Project MUSE is a leading provider of digital humanities and social sciences content, providing access to journal and book content from nearly 300 publishers. Irony indeed. It is important to feel like other people understand what youre going through as well. The bans are applied through membership selection procedures which begin with the requirement that applicants must be proposed by members. I concur with SL Solow's economic analysis on the changes taking place within "historically Jewish clubs" and all clubs in Chicago with respect to membership policies. @Billy Cohen I am very touched by the tender and thoughtful nature of your comment. Copyright 2023 Westchester Jewish Council. John Reid was elected the clubs first president. All Rights Reserved. ), my classmate and friend, turned to me and said, Gee, you dont seem Jewish. I know she meant it as a compliment but, boy, did that ever sting! I should have refused to enter. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page. Its facilities include a fitness, From Business: Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club, located in Boynton Beach, Fla., is a private, member-owned community club. One day Patty Prendergast (wow, I still remember her name from over 60 years ago! Built by a whos-who of businessmen headed by William Rockefeller, Sleepy Hollow has some of the most spectacular Hudson River views in the county along with a 140-room mansion, once the home of members of the Vanderbilt family. This phenomenon is happening throughout the country. others cruelties, I didnt say a word. The trick in life is to learn when to and when not to deploy that armor.. all the while knowing that human failings inevitably mean we cannot get it right 100% of the time. 980 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577; Mailing Address: P.O. Its practically part of our DNA. In retrospect I think it boiled down to not wanting to throw a guest out of our home; something to do with the rules of hospitality though good manners is a two-way street. So often our conversations turned to justice. 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook @Douglas Shane Reading your comment gave me chills and flashbacks to precisely how I felt standing at the gates to the country club. 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights I cant wait to read what Jessica does next. Julien J. Soubiran, former president, referred the matter to the club office. In 2021, the area surrounding the pool was renovated to capture a resort style feel. Nearly every hole plays up, down, or over a hill to make it one of the most interesting courses in the county. Journals Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. More like I valued the unconventional, and whatever seemed different from the norm automatically held a sort of appeal for me. - Mickey Mantle. ft, a full bunker renovation, irrigation replacement & various other elements to enhance aesthetics & shot variety for golfers of all-skill levels. I also remember, with a very uncomfortable feeling, events and situations that I was faced with anti-Semitic/anti-Israel sentiment and my action/reaction was lacking or even non existent They might have just recently gotten around to getting a handful of gentiles in theremany of the members also belong to Palm Beach CC and there was some tension for years with the Eveglades Club. I need to clarify that this incident took place after middle school. Address 401 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605. The first Westchester club to stage a fully recognized national championship was Ardsley Country Club, which hosted the third US Womens Amateur in 1898. Their sons, born in the 1920s, went to a post private school, but for school dance or whatever, they could only date Jewish girls. Project MUSE Paul Runyon, aka Little Poison, won two PGA Championships while serving as head pro from 1931 to 1943. Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. Wow I just read your comment. Adding a business to Yelp is always free. American Jewish History It even had me guessing at the classmate who so wounded you. Private. All rights reserved. Phone: (914) 723-3200. The 1920s is also when most of Westchester Countys public courses were built. Your writing is accomplished and I found your story both moving and fascinating. 1995 American Jewish Historical Society 914.723.6000 Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. At seventy-five years young, Im still asking Why when I try to understand Evil in its many forms. I've enjoyed many delicious meals here. I didnt go to Hebrew school. The instantaneous decision you made helped shape your approach to people as you grew older. Jessica writes with wonderful, bright clarity and optimism. Public. I mean Im a Jew. Copyright 2022 Westchester Jewish Council. Designed by county golf architect Tom Winton and opened in 1931, this course offers a rolling, wooded landscape along with a practice green, driving range, and pro shop. That was strange. Private. 40 Arrowcrest Drive, Croton-on-Hudson 914.944.0900 My daughter asked for latkes and Chanukah candles. My parents didnt belong to a country club. But Im precise and I value clarity. By the 1960s, five new clubs had sprung up (Hampshire, Brynwood, Brae Burn, and Rye) and two more (Somers Pointe and Lake Isle) were added in the 1970s. Site by Clubessential Options Close Site Options I too like to figure out the why of things. Aberdeen Country Club Tennis SP Tennis We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. Its awful to know that people we went to school with harbored such prejudice whether born out of ignorance or malevolence. Growing up for me was different than for you. Jesss story reminds me of my own first direct encounter with blatant and violent antisemitism growing up in the same community. So much can be learned from our own personal history, even if it means experiencing anger and regret when looking back on past situations. It's 162 acres and definitely a family favorite. I mean Im a Jew. For generations, the Jewish country club was a place you could bring your family for the day and feel comfortable in that cocoon for hours on end. Our club was incorporated on November 1, 1913, under the name Gedney Farm Country Club. Its particularly known for a spectacular man-made waterfall. WebWelcome to The Blind Brook Club . And that is where my anger comes in. The course features fairways lined with mature trees, rolling hills, and contoured greens. Where the Masters was conceived and the US Open broke Phil Mickelsons heart. 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale Private. It wouldn't be summer without the organized swim team and many swim games each weekend. 1128 North Street, White Plains Thanks, Jessica, for touching us all. Fax: (914) 723-0243 [email protected] Site powered by ForeTees Club Central Web. Your friend, well, she will have her own memory from that day seeing Superman but she will never possess the feeling, that you so beautifully own, of what being Jewish means to you. @tinaoliver I want to thank you for your tender and insightful comment on my essay. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. Probably not. Second, Jewish country clubs were, on average, more luxurious and expensive than gentile clubs. I suppose, despite her familys membership at the country club, she didnt have many close friends. Thank you Jessica for writing this poignant reflection. Here's a link to the site if you'd like to check it out: Sarasota-Manatee Jewish News (Sarasota, FL), CLAL-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation, Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal, Toba Abramczyk (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), Ilan Braun (Le Tour-du-Parc, Brittany, France), Elaine Freilich Culbertson (Philadelphia, PA), Natalie Zellat Dyen (Huntingdon Valley, PA ), Dina Ripsman Eylon (Thornhill, Ontario, Canada), Anna Gersman (Schomberg, Ontario, Canada), Pamela Jay Gottfried and Jonah Gottfried (Atlanta, GA), Naomi Gross (Tel Aviv, Israel) and Shira Sebban (Sydney, Australia), Amy Krakovitz, Leah Kwiatskowski, Isaac Turtletaub, Sam Friedman, Jason Garfinkle, Sam Cohen, Isabelle Katz, and Olivia Weidner (Charlotte, NC), Esther D. Kustanowitz (Los Angeles , CA ), Kayla Schneider-Smith (Rishon LeZion, Israel), Carol Westreich Solomon (Montgomery Village, MD), Ellen Sue Spicer-Jacobson (Bala Cynwyd, PA), Olivia Wiznitzer (Washington Heights., NY). Dad: A country club? 914.967.6161 (LogOut/ Im ashamed of myself and my inaction. Host of five U.S. Later, I drafted an email chiding our guest, but never sent it, figuring that the lesson was mine to learn. And then it happened. Thank you. Why do we have to put up with any? Other clubs which reported, usually reluctantly, that they had neither Jewish nor Negro members, included the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N. Y. ; The Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, N. Y. and The Meadowbrook Club in Jericho, L. I. Martin Barry, general manager of the Westchester County Club in Rye, N. Y. , said there were Jewish but no Negro members. I woke up as they say. Your words hold a tremendous power to educate and to heal. 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