Indeed, 39 posted responses, so far, is much higher than on other posts Ive read. It was there that the first National Amateur Golf Championship was held in October 1894, when L. B. Stoddard of Saint Andrews defeated Charles B. Macdonald of Chicagoone of the best golfers of the time and later known as the father of golf-course architecture (he designed Sleepy Hollow Country Clubs courses, among many other great tracks). Prior to this, the course had no rough, and balls would roll a long way after landing. I met other families who had Jewish background. Me: Yes, dad, a country club. Willie MacFarlane, winner of the 1925 US Open, was Old Oaks first head pro. Mount Vernon Barbell Health Clubs 3. The founding members included John Jacob Astor (who died a year later on the Titanic), William Rockefeller (brother of John D. Rockefeller), and Frank Vanderlip (president of the City Bank of New York, the forerunner of todays Citigroup). Sam Snead took the $5,000 first prize, beating out soon-to-be greats ByronNelson and Ben Hogan, among others. Often, I am silent in order not to create waves. This is such a relatable and honest piece of writing. At the club a spokesman said the matter could be discussed only by Jerome F. Healy, Jr. , secretary. 914.764.5771 Even in its infancy, golf in Westchester was far from a mens-only pastime. This continued even after I revealed that I was Jewish. A blizzard stopped the fun soon after, but when the ground thawed in April, the men moved to a 30-acre meadow owned by the neighborhood butcher, John Schotts, at North Broadway and Shonnard Place (across the street from St. Michaels Ukrainian Church today) where they could lay out a six-hole course. The original Casino was razed in 1936. I cant imagine you staying silent, part of the masses, just moving with the crowd and blending in. Unlike me, she craved approbation whereas I rather rejoiced in the opposite. Ah it was a different time. I felt something twist in my gut. that is the norm. . I would not be me without being Jewish. They leave their used paper cups everywhere around town, she said, in addition to other anti-Semitic remarks. Characterized by a course that takes advantage of the natural topography, Dunwoodie has a mix of landscapes to challenge your golf game. The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Public. 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 have always been immensely proud of this, and I feel the sweep of history as I am one part in an unbroken chain going back millennia. Oh how enlightening Dont be too hard on yourself as you were a young girl back then and thinking with your heart instead of with your heart, mind and soul. Our new simulator room will cure the winter blues and keep your swinging smooth all winter. If you love golf, Westchester Country Club provides the facilities and caring employees that compare favorably to any club in the world. Westchester Country Club continues to be among the few clubs to preserve a distinctive tennis tradition, protecting and maintaining five beautifully manicured grass courts. I can relate to where and how this author was raised by her Jewish family in suburban Westchester County. Private. Great piece, Jessica. Public. WebSunningdale Country Club. 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. That was that. Later, I drafted an email chiding our guest, but never sent it, figuring that the lesson was mine to learn. And, of course, we never heard from our guest again. Saint Andrews also hosted the firstthough still unofficialUS Open concurrently with the National Amateur Tournament. Both of my children readily identify as Jewish, even my (technically) non-Jewish stepson came home from school one day proudly proclaiming that he and Hannah were the only Jews in his class. In 1921 the Club purchased its property from Gedney Farm Hotel and changed its name to Westchester Hills Golf Club. Originally a family farm, Maple Moor was expanded into an 18-hole golf course in 1925 by the Westchester County Parks Commission. In 1897, the club purchased new property where it could build an 18-hole course at Mt. The Pine Hollow Country Club at Oyster Bay in distant Suffolk county on Long Island was described by manager William Thank you for sharing this very personal moment in your life. HFS provides print and digital distribution for a distinguished list of university presses and nonprofit institutions. I also have experienced burning moments of silence that have stayed with me. Its learned, children (and adults) do not naturally come up with that themselves. And then it happened. Fenway Golf Club opened in 1922 in Scarsdale with 27 holes designed by Devereux Emmet, who also laid out Bonnie Briar, Rye Golf Club, Hampshire Country Club, and Lake Isle Country Club. Phone: 914.967.6000. In 2012 Troon Golf Management was hired and our membership took on a large project to renovate the clubhouse, halfway house, outside patio and pool locker rooms. Still, while you may have been silent and I agree with your husband, that was understandable given the context you did not allow yourself to buy the premise that there was/is such a thing as too Jewish. Surprisingly, I fit right in. It not only has an interesting version of the Biarritz but also holes such as a Capestein, Alpsberg, Redanowitz and the Schmear. I too remember hanging out and riding bikes in the summer between 7th and 8th grade with a good friend in those same neighborhoods (back when 12 year-olds could ride around all day miles from home with no means of contact). American Jewish History Private. Keep a pulse on local food, art, and entertainment content when you join our Westchester newsletter. To paraphrase the brilliant Elie Wiesel, Jews are the only people of antiquity to have survived antiquity as a people. Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. Funny story: When I was a second grader and went after school to Yiddish shul we performed a Purim play and for years I always thought I played the role of Queen Esther until decades later when I looked at the photos and saw I was one of her attendants. Read the latest issue of Westchester magazine for FREE! @Regina Your comment juxtaposing childhood innocence when it is met by ignorant comments really hits home. ), 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! So, why did I fail when it came to defending my own people? Even though the event happened years ago you still tear off the band-aid to reveal to us a wound unhealed. 914.231.3461 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. Age, hopefully, does bring wisdom and I will never be a bystander in the erasure of my essence as a proud Jewish woman. Web925 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604-3002 | (914) 328-7001 | info@wjcouncil.org. I was so moved after reading Jessicas essay It really hit home for me. Are there any "historically Jewish" public clubs in the country? The modern terms microaggression and macroaggression are completely inadequate when framed against the backdrop of the worlds most horrific offense. This story is a great representation of how young Jews are no stranger to prejudice and ignorance. 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. This candid essay resonates with me, evoking (provoking?) Franklin Hills is 63 in Best Classic. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions In our home lived the very essence of Tikkun Olam. Im relatively new to this site, having been referred by a friend in Philadelphia. Id already dealt with a few of my husbands less enlightened acquaintances, and had no problem saying anything. Greenwich Country Club states they are your home away from home and that's exactly the vibe you get. It brought back many memories, when just for a moment you feel less than. Probably, your guilt blocked it out. This is a piece of real depth. Westchester is where the greatest golfers of every age, from Harry Vardon and Gene Sarazen to Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, teed it up in the most important tournaments of their day. The club offers catering services for weddings, golf outings, bat mitzvah and, From Business: Alpine Country Club, located in Demarest, N.J., offers a variety of recreational facilities and services throughout the state. Still, we can piece together some general impressions. A persistent legend has it that the tunnel under the Metro-North tracks near the club entrance was built to accommodate the Babes dash to Yankee Stadium on game days. Driving range and practice green are available. Not sure if they have opened up over the years. Preferred listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. These factors are similar to those you might use to determine which business to select from a local Yellow Pages directory, including proximity to where you are searching, expertise in the specific services or products you need, and comprehensive business information to help evaluate a business's suitability for you. Westchesters claim to being the birthplace of American golf is based on much more than being home to Saint Andrews, the oldest golf club in America. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. My heart goes out to the younger you and what you endured. I've enjoyed many delicious meals here. Its practically part of our DNA. 914.864.3000 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. Most evenings at our dinner table, my brother, my parents, and I (and on weekends my grandparents) discussed ideas. 914.669.5485 Many thanks to the writers who have shared their work with us and have helped create a supportive online community for Jewish writers. I think we all have times like this, where we cant quite recall the outcome. Isnt it our shared story of encountering antisemitism directly or indirectly, of finding our voices in adulthood and being more well equipped to confront bigotry and hatred? Members can enjoy competitive golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, fitness, a full calendar of social events, casual and gourmet dining, and much more. 2023 jewish telegraphic agency all rights reserved. Tikkun olam. There are probably scores of predominantly Jewish clubs in South Florida-with almost all of them being on flat, uninteresting terrain. 914.231.3481 You missed Tillinghast's Alpine (originally named Aldecress) in New Jersey. Broadmoor in Indianapolis is a real pearl. But what, unfortunately, wasnt strange was that your friend had absorbed, perhaps unconsciously, prejudices against Jews along with warped notions of Jewish behavior. Thanks for sharing this memory. How sad for the person who invited you to that event, that they hadnt learned to respect all religions, and that they werent taught that those words or thoughts of theirs were harmful. I like to go back and unravel events and have them make sense. 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. At any rate, it is an inspiring, thoughtful and thought-provoking piece of writing. Although clearly an awful experience for you as would be for anyone, I wonder how much it influenced your ability to stand up for what is right. They must have members from other denominations/ethnic groups, right? WebGuest Information. Thank you so much for sharing and making us all more thoughtful about how we can handle those experiences differently in the moment. Sadly, Im not surprised to hear this experience. They were Bohemian and liberal. It's great for special occasions or after a day playing golf. It reminds me of something that happened when I was about 11 years old. Request Permissions, Published By: The Johns Hopkins University Press. Thank you for sharing this wonderful essay, Jessica. I didnt like it at all, but I did learn some things. In 1924, Westchester Hills had a minor clubhouse fire. 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. Our experiences as children shape our values as adults. And more relevant. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. The beautiful lighting throughout the stonework makes the new space a perfect spot for transitioning from day to night. We think, we ponder, we discuss, and we try to figure out the why of things. Growing up for me was different than for you. 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. Private. Nearly every hole plays up, down, or over a hill to make it one of the most interesting courses in the county. Interesting that you wrote about Queen Esther. Silence. Sometimes you can find a way to express it, later, sometimes the people, places, events are gone forever. HFS clients enjoy state-of-the-art warehousing, real-time access to critical business data, accounts receivable management and collection, and unparalleled customer service. Address 339 Pine Road, Briarclliff Manor, NY 10510. It moved to Westchester in 1904 on the site currently occupied by Metropolis, then to Purchase in 1922. Im glad we are friends from across the sea and I hope to meet you one day. There are always a few times in our young lives when we regret our decisions. Sorry for this experience but it sounds as though, even at such a young age, the impact and repercussions of this one moment helped you coalesce a perspective that was helpful in forming who youd eventually become. This is a very well written piece. It is important to feel like other people understand what youre going through as well. 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