Stunned into silence, I failed to respond. The only lesson that I can take from this event that still burns on the walls of my consciousness all these years later, the only lesson that I can draw strength from today, is that one must never be a bystander, nor must one ever participate in self erasure. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece and how the author let her feelings and the moment come to life in such a short essay. I will go back and sign in to comment there as well. This incident took place when I was a bit older than middle school. Tikkun olam. And for me, once I was an adult and had children of my own, the solution was to move to New York City, which has a large Jewish population. I like to go back and unravel events and have them make sense. I guess its time for me to weigh in with respect to the Chicago area. But I remember some incidents from decades ago when a business trip took me out of my New York cocoon to St. Louis, Missouri and a well-meaning woman at a social affair organized to greet my arrival asked me, What church do you belong to? And I remember another incident from around the same time when I got off an airplane in Minneapolis, Minnesota and saw no one who looked like me. You did, indeed, wonder why this friend invited you to go with her to the country club since you and she werent close. I assume you were around middle-school age; its hard enough to come up with an immediate, clever and pointed response to similar comments as an adult. I often read your posts and find comfort that even though antisemitism is very prevalent today, the adults in the room are trying to stop the hateful rhetoric and educate those who have tainted and dangerous views. It is also considered the home of the Westchester Golf Association, which was founded in 1916, and today provides more than a million dollars in college scholarships on a need basis to caddies every year. Age, hopefully, does bring wisdom and I will never be a bystander in the erasure of my essence as a proud Jewish woman. Members at the time included steel mogul and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and architect and bon vivant Stanford White. Minutes from White Plains, this critically acclaimed golf course is considered one of the most difficult nine-hole courses in the county. You have lived your life in a way that has fixed this moment many times over. On the one hand Jewish religious practice is weaker in northern Westchester than in areas closer to New York What are people saying about country clubs in Westchester County, NY? In 1926, another course was built to serve Lawrence Farms, a residential community. How true, and, in this situation, how ironic! Private, Photos courtesy of Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The simulators feature state-of-the-art technology from Foresight golf, a brand-new putting lab, and lounge area. Thanks for sharing this memory. I say this story only to show that 1) it was prevalent and 2) doing absolutely nothing is the go-to solution for middle schoolers. 289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains https://screenrant.com/superman-secret-hebrew-name-jewish-kal-el-moses/#:~:text=Kal%2C%20or%20%D7%A7%D7%9C%2C%20means%20%22,This%20does%20not%20necessarily%20mean, Thank you for sharing this little slice of your life expressed with the unapologetic, viceral immediacy you characterize yourself with. It resonated with me so much as did the idea of your writing a letter after the fact and then not sending it because you felt the lesson was yours to learn. So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? It reminds me of something that happened when I was about 11 years old. 914.231.3461 I always had a family member that had a Greenwich Country Club membership. I like this new image / metaphor that you have created with your story I will forever think of a country club and Superman when I think of several life experiences that your nice blog post describes first, being Other and second, being humiliated, confused, torn as to what to do, and having regret for not taking a stand. Really powerful and moving account of how were made to compromise who we are to fit in to a world we never really want to be a part of. WebWestchester Country Club. Keep a pulse on local food, art, and entertainment content when you join our Westchester newsletter. Very beautiful story that encapsulates the age old conundrum regarding how much anti semitism and discrimination Jews in the diaspora are willing to put up with. Golf and country clubs offer bowling, Greek nights, summer camps, and, to the disgust of older members, facilities for sales meetings that include a day on the links, in the pool and on the courts. Am israel chai! It soon moved to a site overlooking the Hudson River and by 1896 had 100 membersmostly women. P.O. Hudson National, the Golf Club of Purchase, Trump National Golf Club Westchester, and Anglebrook burst on the scene in the 1990s, followed soon after by GlenArbor, Hollow Brook, and, in 2008, the countys premier daily-fee course, the Pete Dyedesigned Pound Ridge Golf Club. Westchester Hills Golf Club dates all the way back to 1913 when it was designed by the first Head Pro, Peter Clark. Irony indeed. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The current head pro at Metropolis, Craig Thomas, broke the competitive course record at Bethpage Black during the 2007 New York State Open. Wow I just read your comment. A friend asking us to be someone else is not a true friend. 914.723.6000 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 I would like to think that if time were able to stand still and you had been able to take a minute or two or however long it took for you to process those words, you WOULD have reacted differently, but the moment had passed. Located in the heart of New York States prestigious Westchester County, Brae Burn has been a cherished part I was taken aback. This is an essay to read and reread and to share with young people of any faith. There is the Standard Club in Alpharetta, Georgia as well. 7 Old Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale Its particularly known for a spectacular man-made waterfall. Private. I love personal pieces like this and the way she conveyed her feelings brought it all together and gave it life .. Still, we can piece together some general impressions. Public. Sometimes in life we forget who we really are for the sake of others and have to fight within ourselves for survival. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. 808 Weaver Street, Larchmont Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. Could your young self have disabused her of those? Each week one boy was chosen to recite Kaddish in Hebrew and one girl would recited in English. 300 Underhill Road. In subsequent years, the club moved closer to home to a different location in Mount Vernon until it settled on the current site in 1913. Everyone speaks highly of it Oak Ridge CC in Hopkins MN is a fine old course that should be included here. It still twists your gut! Francis Ouimet, winner of the milestone US Open of 1913, played at Knollwood, as did the legendary Bobby Jones, who at one time held the course record with a round of 68. Friends of the Paterno Trivium. And, in fact, the individual that prompted me to write this essay told me years later that she didnt understand what was wrong with the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia where Heather Heyer was murdered by neo-Nazis shouting Jews will not replace us. She proudly told me over the phone that she herself might have been at that rally and when I tried to explain to her, incredibly still giving her the benefit of the doubt, how wrong and evil those neo-Nazis were, she seemed to get it but as her subsequent social media posts demonstrate she hasnt learned a thing and has clutched tightly to her prejudices. Rockrimmon by RTJ in Stamford, CT on the Pound Ridge, NY border and Preakness Hills in NJ are historically Jewish but I believe they have opened up over the years like many of those mentioned before. MGA Historian Dr. William Quirin wrote, Westchester golfers have been blessed by the convergence of hilly, forested terrain and the genius of visionary golf course architects who created a roster of courses unequaled in the United States. We couldnt agree more. How does one prepare for such micro and macro aggressions? The simulator also features a multi-sport function offering a variety of sports such as soccer, baseball, hockey and more to indulge interest for all. I have played with some great guys from both of these clubs over the years. Jessica, The Bedford Tennis Club added golf in 1896; Scarsdale Golf Club opened in 1898; Waccabuc Country Club in 1912; and Blind Brook, where President Dwight Eisenhower was a member, was built in 1915. According to Sports and And she asked me if I wanted to join her so that we could see Superman in person. It should be noted that Hollywood and Engineers were not originally In 1924, Westchester Hills had a minor clubhouse fire. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. 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? I met other families who had Jewish background. 100 Shadow Tree Lane, Briarcliff Manor 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. White came there in 1916 and served as head pro from 1922 to 1927. I can relate to so many aspects of it! My research has revealed only these courses are nationally rated: "Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues, some on golf courses " Adlai Stevenson. Beach Point is historically mostly Jewish, most of the other clubs historically gentile. Its awful to know that people we went to school with harbored such prejudice whether born out of ignorance or malevolence. With critically acclaimed titles in history, science, higher education, consumer health, humanities, classics, and public health, the Books Division publishes 150 new books each year and maintains a backlist in excess of 3,000 titles. If any place can lay claim to the honorific birthplace of American golf, it is Westchester. Sadly, Im not surprised to hear this experience. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. After she left, I was astounded that I failed to reprimand her let alone ask her to leave our home. 914.698.8400 914.834.0992 But I really wonder what you could have said that would have made this individual realize how ignorant and insulting her words and attitude were. 940 Winnewood Road, Pelham Manor I was, therefore, dependent on her grace for a once in a lifetime experience. What touched me even more deeply was that you cant remember if you even saw Christopher reeves. You learned a life lesson and were given a perfect memory full of literary device. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. 1025 Cove Road, Mamaroneck I like that you ended with Never Again because I believe everyone should be reminding themselves of that sentiment everyday. I too like to figure out the why of things. WebWestchester Hills Golf Club is a family-friendly private golf club located in White Plains, NY. During luncheon, the woman began railing against the dirty Orthodox Jews who summered in her New Hampshire town of Bethlehem. This is a piece of real depth. Tillinghast course has some of the most pronounced elevation changes in Westchester golf. The story drew my interest from the start and kept it to the end. Specializing in golf tournaments, family celebrations, and business functions, Westchester Hills Golf Club is the perfect venue for any event. Here are some more photos. Loved your bio. Read the latest issue of Westchester magazine for FREE! I have also had a few similar experiences that I still berate myself over. Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck Characterized by a course that takes advantage of the natural topography, Dunwoodie has a mix of landscapes to challenge your golf game. It offers championship golf, tennis, swimming,, this course is ok but the range was mostly sand. This was not an Orthodox enclave but a secular community in suburban Philadelphia where many Jews had settled. There are always a few times in our young lives when we regret our decisions. Address 401 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. There are probably scores of predominantly Jewish clubs in South Florida-with almost all of them being on flat, uninteresting terrain. I cant imagine you staying silent, part of the masses, just moving with the crowd and blending in. Great Essay. So I never said anything. So does the scenic wonder of Turnberry and the haunting incredibility of Prestwick, and the pleasant deception of Troon. Moments before meeting Christopher Reeves and a bomb is dropped. Julien J. Soubiran, former president, referred the matter to the club office. Im not a person who particularly minds feeling angry. The beautiful lighting throughout the stonework makes the new space a perfect spot for transitioning from day to night. The survey found that, like the West Side Tennis Club which barred Nobel Prize winner Ralph J. Bunche and his son because they are Negroes, there were no clubs with specific religious or racial bans in their constitutions or by-laws. The club closed during the Great Depression, but was acquired by a group of African-Americans and reopened as the Rising Sun Golf and Country Club in 1937. Lake Merced Country Club in San Francisco, CA is one of note as well--but was hacked by Rees Jones' firm (IMHO). The Palestinians. I dont remember what I wore, but I know I must have dressed with particular care. Copyright 2022 Westchester Jewish Council. I agree with Saras comment above, in middle school it is tough to respond to a situation like that, even as an adult it could be. Yasher Koache, Sister! Being Other. After marrying a non-Jew, living in an area where Jews are not abundant, I have been able to more fully appreciate and embrace my Jewishness, and to stand up for what it means to me and to my family, to my children. Thats real and worth telling. I will continue to fight for this. 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. Automatic and visceral. Interesting that you wrote about Queen Esther. The Roaring Twenties saw a burst of golf-course creation in Westchester that further cemented the countys place in the annals of the game. 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. Member Lawrence Van Etten, a prominent civil engineer who designed many residential communities in New Rochelle and later the original course at Wykagyl, laid out the first 18 holes at Knollwood, a par-69 test at 5,305 yards. Not sure if they have opened up over the years. Belmont CC outside of Boston is a Ross course that was recently renovated, I believe. Willow Ridge underwent even more transformations. . To be sure I wasnt a contrarian in the sense that I chose the opposite out of sheer obstinacy. Three of the clubs - Huguenot, American and Larchmont YC - are yacht clubs and have more of a boating than beach focus, but lots of members dont boat. It was built in 1917 by disgruntled members of Apawamis, but closed during the Great Depression. Clearly this incident helped to clarify and solidify things in this authors mind. Thanks. I realize now that she was a bit of a hanger-on and someone who struck me as wanting to impress. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. The Club began as a recreation facility associated with a nearby resort hotel called the Gedney Farm Hotel. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. I wasnt really considered Outside just because I was Jewish, it was more because I was not from a conservative Swiss-Italian Catholic family. Old Oaks in Westchester - I play there once or twice a year - great old course that may be helped by this weekends impending hurricaine..the course could lose about 1,000 trees easily ..classic example of the greens committee planting trees in any and every open spot..to the point where the fairways remain moist due to lack of sunlight. My mother used to sunbathe topless on the back patio of our ten-acre home way out on a country road. Our experiences as children shape our values as adults. In 1897, the club purchased new property where it could build an 18-hole course at Mt. Private. But Im precise and I value clarity. I'm recommending.". Im quite honored to read your memory as it helps me to rejoice in feeling whole and knowing Im not alone. But put them altogether and St. Andrew's can play their low ball for atmosphere." Westchester Country Club hosted annual PGA Tour events for nearly 50 years and in 2015 was the site of a PGA of America major, the first KPMG Womens Championship. Sometimes in relation to not speaking up for myself and sometimes for not speaking up for others. Call to undefined function theme_linktree(), Re: The golf courses of the "historically Jewish clubs", Quote from: Mike Golden on September 04, 2008, 12:12:52 PM, Quote from: Matt_Cohn on September 04, 2008, 03:32:30 AM, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 04, 2008, 01:19:14 PM, Quote from: Brian Cenci on September 04, 2008, 08:25:14 AM, http://briarwoodcountryclub.com/fw/main/Club_History-5.html, Quote from: Jed Peters on September 04, 2008, 02:29:05 PM, Quote from: SL_Solow on September 04, 2008, 05:08:11 PM, Quote from: Steve_ Shaffer on September 05, 2008, 08:05:14 AM, Quote from: Mike Golden on September 04, 2008, 07:46:39 PM. They played an exhibition over three improvised holes with John Upham, and golf in Westchester sprouted from there. That means that many people dont know any Jews literally none at all but have absorbed some of the poisonous allegations that fed genocide. I attended a private summer camp. Humble beginnings Jessica, that was beautifully said.Thank you for sharing that. The club has two 18-hole courses designed by Walter Travis as well as a parthree course and extensive practice facilities. Too often those in under represented groups stay silent so as to not draw more negative attention to themselves, and it eats away at our souls and humanity. 914.941.8070 I suppose, despite her familys membership at the country club, she didnt have many close friends. All 18 tees and many bunkers have recently been renovated and upgraded. Was the outcome fair? In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. 1500 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights They were tight knit and although my teachers wanted one of my classmates to be friends with me because we are intellectual peers, her parents soon forbade her from coming to my house. Very nice use of a memory to make a broader statement. I didnt say a word. It has moved me to tell my own frustrating tale. Where the very best golf architects displayed their artistry. 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. 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 Not just architectural history, but more importantly, to study why ill-conceived changes got made and how to recognize that failed process and learn from it. The first time I heard the expression to Jew one down, was from my former mother-in -law. Thinking about it now, I wonder why she chose me and not any of her other friends. Quaker Ridge hosted the Walker Cup and Century and Old Oaks are regular sites for US Open qualifying. That is not to say it is alright, but we do learn a lot through pain and adversity. I reconnected with extended family, attending and planning huge family seders. Beautiful writing and very resonant. 914.995.9200 Naturally my favorite place is the dining room. IllBePhrank 4 yr. ago. The Rosenbergs. Not one bit. Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. Not adequately, anyway. @Sara Kandler Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments on my piece. Tillinghast. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. 914.231.3490 2023 jewish telegraphic agency all rights reserved. The A.W. The course is open year-round and also offers a practice green and a catering facility. You have expressed the frustration that many of us have experienced being a Jew. Your poignant and well-written essay references the prejudices that I think most, if not all, Jews have encountered in one way or other. The renovation included green expansions of over 20,000 sq. Bravo. Tillinghasts greatest courses. The club opened in 1918 and soon became the home of numerous luminaries of the time, including Louis Gimbel and Samuel Bloomingdale of department store fame, along with composer George Gershwin, who sported a 10 handicap. Adults are allowed to wear Neat Collarless Pullovers (no sweat shirts). My experience of being Other was from being blond, blue eyed, and not an Italian Catholic in the very small town where we were the only Jewish family. Bringing readers all the richness and complexity of Jewish life in America through carefully researched, thoroughly accessible articles, American Jewish History (AJH) is the most widely recognized journal in its field. . It is important to feel like other people understand what youre going through as well. 290 East Grassy Sprain Road, Yonkers Here are some more photos. Jessica writes with confidence and depth tackling issues that were right in our faces as Jewish kids in the 70s in mostly no. What a beautifully written story. All Rights Reserved. Shames Jewish Community Center on the Hudson Health Clubs Sports Complexes 5. And I was absolutely shocked into silence. Your innocence ripped from you, your story is now available as a voice for those of us who have felt voiceless, just as you did. The sheer fact that this experience lives so vivid today in the authors memory, gives me an unwavering assurance of the change shes making to improve our world today! We made them and we lit them. Over the years, the club not only changed its name but moved several times until settling in its present location, the former home of Frank Jay Gould, in 1966. The members at Westchester Hills Golf Club have a full calendar of events and newly renovated amenities to keep them busy all year round. WebSunningdale Country Club. What about the other point of view? The fact is that because of centuries of pogroms and because of the Holocaust, Jews constitute only a small percentage of the worlds population. Its practically part of our DNA. I really enjoyed your piece. Your memory is far greater than a superfluous one. Rees' vision was to liven our classic & historic golf course while upgrading playability & the overall golf experience. Superman the Superman of Truth Justice and the American way was Siegel and Shusters uniquely Jewish creation, so how could she demand that I suppress my Jewish self? Its funny (ironic?) It would have been funny if you strode up to Christopher Reeve and asked Do you think its appropriate for a non Jewish actor to play a Jewish character?, Only one note: If Duke Schirmer had read the first three paragraphs he would have suggested show dont tell. Using dialog maybe? I didnt know how to respond. Prior to this, the course had no rough, and balls would roll a long way after landing. It would be a big mistake to not mention the course at Del Boca Vista, Phase 2, an original design of Morty Seinfeld and Cosmo Kramer. Im a person who likes to understand. They had not only an opulent clubhouse, but also a yacht basin with a private dock and their own railroad depot, not to mention a golf course built by 20 men and 50 teams of horses. Westchester Golf & County Club Maintenance Private Clubs Golf Courses (561) 734-3204 12440 S Jog Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33437 9. 1128 North Street, White Plains WebCelebrating Jewish Arts & Culture; Community & Security Initiatives; Connecting with Elected Officials; Westchester Country Club. we start to learn who we are. Learn More. One day Patty Prendergast (wow, I still remember her name from over 60 years ago! Confronting your own memory was at least as difficult as confronting a childhood friends betrayal. 914.669.5485 This Jack Nicklaus signature design features undulating greens and several tree-lined dogleg fairways. It was a great place to hang their coats, not to mention a wicker basket with snacks and libations. Id been married for a couple years already. 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