Holocaust Remembrance Day with a Commemora- Tive Mural of Jewish Players and Prisoners of War Who Were Sent to a Nazi Camp

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The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. - Jewish Press of Pinellas County PRESORTED 6416 Central Avenue STANDARD St. Petersburg, FL 33707 U.S. POSTAGE PAID The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. Complied from JTA news service Complied from JTA A Jewish high school student from South Florida told A High Schoon, lo- Ariana Hoblin, a junior at Wellington executive order protecting prayer in signed an Trump “(I)n my middle school, I was the only Jewish person Hoblin also said that her fellow students “went so far school has been very that her high Trump She told The new rules introduced in nine government agen- The Chelsea soccer club in Britain marked Interna- The mural was unveiled on a wall outside of the West “By sharing the images of these three individual foot- The mural features three portraits. Julius Hirsch, a German Jewish international foot- The third portrait is of Ron Jones, known as the Just a nosh..Just Just a nosh..Just Florida teen tells president fellow students drew swastikas on her arm UK soccer club unveils mural with Jewish players murdered at Auschwitz tional Holocaust Remembrance Day with a commemora- tive mural of Jewish players and prisoners of war who were sent to a Nazi camp. Say Stand at Stamford Bridge and is part of Chelsea’s Anti-Semitism campaign being funded by the No to Abramovich. Roman Russian-Israeli owner, club’s ball players on our stadium, we hope to inspire future generations to always fight against anti-Semitism, dis crimination and racism, wherever they find it,” Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck said in a statement on the club’s website. Aus- was murdered sometime after 1943 at the baller, Also depicted is chwitz Nazi camp in occupied Poland. a Hungarian Jewish football player who Árpád Weisz, was murdered there in 1944. Auschwitz,” who was a British prisoner of “Goalkeeper of Auschwitz. He survived the camp. war at President Donald Trump that her fellow students drew Trump President Donald her swastikas on her arms and pushed her around in hallways due to her religion. school’s spoke about the incidents cated in Palm Beach County, Jan. 16, during a sign- Thursday, at the White House on ing ceremony in the Oval Office. Free-public schools coinciding with National Religious administra- Trump among several sweeping dom Day, tion rule changes announced that loosen church-state separations and that drew the ire of Jewish civil liberties League and the Anti-Defamation groups such as the Action Center. Religious Reform Movement’s Trump. and I was very open with my religion,” she told “And when we started our Holocaust unit, it ended with everybody being nice to me because I spoke out about help And I wanted to inform people and I wanted to it. the students started to write And (then) people learn. swastikas on my belongings, on my arms. I was pushed and shoved in the hallway.” And body. Anne Frank’s as to take my face and put it on And I was schools. it was sent around to three different And that should never be in terrified to say I was Jewish. mind.” anyone’s supportive of her and have helped her to “be a leader in the Jewish community.” cies make sweeping changes to restrictions on govern- for instance, removing ment funding for religious activity, a requirement that government-funded religious groups administering aid programs advise recipients of alterna- tives. REBBE ENVOY continued on PAGE 13 continued on PAGE REBBE ENVOY SUPER SUNDAY continued on PAGE 11 PAGE continued on SUPER SUNDAY ANNE FRANK continued on PAGE 10 ANNE FRANK continued on PAGE out our community’s generous That’s why, this Super Sunday, I am com- support. mitted to helping the Federation reach its fundraising goals for 2020,” board of directors campaign committee chair Aaron Slavin said. “As a Federation board mem- work good the of proud extremely am I ber, that our Federation does and I know of support the that without possible is it of none our local community.” Florida Holocaust Museum Curator Erin “This exhibition connects Anne Frank’s time to her hiding place, the “Secret nex.” An- The VR component is a experience 25-minute conveying information not only life, hopes and Anne dreams, Frank’s about but the world and times she lived in. been has experience VR a said Blankenship touted as one of the best ways to generate empathy and she is hoping those who take advantage of the VR component will find a deeper way to relate to the life and death of Anne Frank. The museum has six pairs of appoint- an make can folks and goggles VR ment to use them by visiting the museum’s website at www.flholocaustmuseum.org. life story with the present and makes fate of the the millions of victims of the perse- World Second the during Jews the of cution Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, often called “the Reb- Pinellas of Chabad the by co-sponsored event, The Menachem Rebbe late the of disciple dedicated A Rebbe’s White House Rebbe’s ‘envoy’ to speak here be’s ambassador to the White House,” will be the special guest speaker on Wednesday evening, Jan. 29 in Clearwater. County and the will Chabad begin of at Clearwater, 7 p.m. at the Tabacinic Chabad Center, 2280 Bel- leair Road, Clearwater. Mendel Schneerson, Rabbi Shemtov will speak on “The Rebbe’s Impact on the White House and the World.” Serving the Jewish communities of PinellasServing County: the Jewish communities Largo, Seminole, Clearwater, Petersburg, St. Dunedin,the Beaches, Safety Harbor, East Lake… Springs, Tarpon Harbor, Palm Trinity... Richey, Port New County: Pasco Brooksville... Spring County: Hill, Hernando ADVERTISEMENT Images are provided from Photo Collection Anne Frank House, Amsterdam. House, Anne Frank Collection Photo from provided Images are 16 PAGES 2020 16 PAGES 17 - 30, JANUARY A The success of the one-day event de- “The many programs our Federation caller and every commitment made.” every commitment caller and pends on the participation of both volunteer callers as well as those who take the call. In 2019, Super Sunday secured more than $240,000 in Jewish Federation, commitments continuing a streak to of the increased donations during the fundraising initiative. one-day provides support for would not exist with- The story of Anne The Frank story – of presented in a One of the most well-known victims of The St. Petersburg museum is one of the This presentation about Anne Frank will www.jewishpresspinellas.com Fresh look at Anne Frank aims Fresh look at Anne Frank aims youth to hit home with today’s modern way and addressing current-day issues of exclusion, identity, and discrimination – will be told in an exhibit beginning a yearlong stay at the Florida Holocaust Mu- seum later this month. post- the of consequence a as Holocaust the exhibit the diary, her of publication humous aims to connect Anne Frank’s story to today’s youth as they grow up and learn all actions and words matter. first stops in the U.S. for the exhibit, “Let Me Be Myself: The Life Frank.” Story of Anne also feature a Reality Virtual (VR) component from Force Field VR and Oculus Stu- dios that allows the visitor to travel back in With much fanfare, Rabbi Abraham light- Menorah Shemtov National year’s previous a leads ing in Washington, D.C.. 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We cannot the attacks that are known have individuals quickly extinguished); solve this in a vacuum, opining been increasing. My source? The self-censorship (deviation of in Jewish media outlets about Anti-Defamation League’s online viewpoint avoided); illusion of the challenges of being Jewish Tracker of Anti-Semitic Incidents unanimity (acting as one face- today and waxing poetic about the (you can find it here: https://www. less entity); and mind guards (the threats that befall us. We cannot adl.org/adl-tracker-of-anti-semit- group guards deviant thinking). be the sole purveyors of research ic-incidents). When an individual cyclist yells and data and inquiry on the sub- For example: as I write this “Kill Jews! F—Jews! Murder ject of antisemitism; rather, we column, on Jan. 12, there have Jews!” at a Jewish man walking need the partnership and cama- thus far been 12 separate inci- in Crown Heights (an incident raderie of the non-Jewish com- dents reported in the news (and reported in the New York Post on munity, progressing alongside us documented on the ADL tracker) Jan. 4, 2020), there’s a different in pursuing a world without hate. in 2020. These have ranged from level of hate and psychological We need the recognition of this swastikas painted in a residential processing at play. partnership to become front-page neighborhood in Indiana to signs, In the article, “The Four news, embodying the spirit of cel- protests, and slurs across New Reasons People Commit Hate ebratory tolerance and inclusion, York and Pennsylvania. Five of Crimes,” (cnn.com, June 12, with voices from the Christian, these involved verbal assaults; 2017), Daniel Burke notes that Muslim, atheist, Eastern faith, and three involved physical violence. deciphering the rationale behind agnostic communities stepping up That’s one a day. individual hate crimes is key to to be champions for the cause of a Which is chilling, until we look unraveling the underpinnings safer-for-all America. to the month prior: 41 incidents, of these terrifying incidents. He The cyclist will not learn toler- spanning from swastikas painted notes that people who commit ance or respect from the Hassid on the backs of sea turtles in hate crimes might be thrill-seekers who served as his target. Rather, California to posters in Vermont (like a mob of teens vandalizing he will learn from the behaviors • Language immersion proclaiming “Its [sic] okay to be or verbally assaulting someone); of others in his community, who promoting bilingualism antisemitic.” defensive (such as someone are equally willing to just as and biliteracy in Spanish Costco shoppers declaring that defending their turf, beliefs, or loudly welcome the communities and English “the Nazis will f-ing kill you.” perceived prosperity); retaliatory of all faiths and observance in The Portland, OR, restaurant (responsive attacks prompted by Crown Heights and beyond. • Arts-centered approach - Shalom Y’all having their voice- some sort of event or perceived Taking the analogy a step fur- music, theater, visual arts ther, each of us has the opportu- mail hacked to play the greeting, threat); and mission-seeking • Independent, non-profit “Hi, you have reached the stupid (those who are part of a group nity in our own communities (at with sliding scale tuition Jewish restaurant.” who makes a mission to address work, in our neighborhoods, with A gun store in Colorado bear- a certain approach or eliminate a extended families, and so forth) • Students in grades K-5 ing fliers (outside, theoretically certain group). to openly suggest that we can’t do first year, gradually expanding posted as graffiti) blaming Jews I’m most unnerved by those this alone. We truly cannot play to preschool – 12th grade for gun-control laws. who are in the “defensive” both the role of the victim and the Close to home, in November category because, as Burke sug- antidote. We must surely bond • Housed on the Temple B’nai Israel campus the campus of University of Cen- gests, these folks are speaking closely to each other, but imagine tral Florida had fliers declaring and acting in a manner that they what we can make possible with that “Florida Jews Attack Campus truly believe that what they are the partners of our broader com- Spanish Immersion K-5 School Free Speech.” doing reflects the shared senti- munities? Opening for the 2020-2021 school year! It’s not the graffiti messages ment of the larger community. that bother me so much. Sure, That cyclist? He may have felt he Liked it? Loathed it? Want to To learn more, call (727) 320-2578 these are public displays of hate- was defending his neighborhood react? I would welcome your or email [email protected] ful sentiments. I think they should by expressing his (misguided and feedback and can be reached at be prosecuted to the highest stan- unshared) comments. [email protected]. 1685 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33764 dards. But for me, it’s the actions Several of you have shared taken by individuals that frighten particularly poignant articles me the most, and which potential- with me over the last few weeks, WE ARE YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR: ly offer the greatest indication of and I’m grateful for them. One • Oil and Air Filter Changes how to eliminate anti-semitism. particular thought feels relevant • Air Conditioning Repair Graffiti, designing flyers, and in this consideration, from Rabbi • Alternator or Battery Swap even group protests often offer Lord Jonathan Sacks, who earlier the support of groupthink, the this month wrote “The keys to • Repair and Diagnostics shared mentality of a hateful hive understanding American Anti- • Tire Installs, Balancing and Rotations mind that distances each individ- semitism – and fighting back.” • Wheel Alignments ual from the action being taken. In this piece, he wrote “The • Brakes Groupthink was first defined in victim cannot cure the crime.” • Transmission Service 1972 by the psychologist Irving We’ve long understood this to be • Steering and Suspension Janis, and features eight aspects true, and even though our justice • Preventative Maintenance of faulty thinking: invulnerability system still struggles with the (“They can’t catch all of us”); ra- concept that a victim of a crime is and More!

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Jan. 24 • 5:46 pm Sports talk: The Brotherhood Musical Shabbat: Welcome Jan. 31 • 5:52 pm will hold a membership luncheon on Shabbat during an evening of song Feb. 7 • 5:57 pm Tips for welcoming neighbors Sunday, Jan. 26 from 1-3 p.m. that and prayer with Rabbi Upbin and the Feb. 14 • 6:03 pm By RABBI PHILIP WEINTRAUB will feature a panel discussion with CBS Band on Friday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 Congregation B’Nai Israel, St. Petersburg three of the Tampa Bay area’s leading p.m. Afterward, stay for a Shabbat Feb. 21 • 6:07 pm The following was written before recent anti-Semitic acts sports media personalities (who just dinner. The cost is $20 for adults were in the forefront of our shared consciousness. It is hor- happen to be Jewish): Neil Solondz, and $12 for children 12 and younger. Calendar series: rific that we must continually consider security as part of our television pre- and post-game host for RSVP at www.cbsclearwater.org or Learn about endeavors. the Tampa Bay Rays; Marc Topkin, call the office to reserve your seat at the nuances of the Jewish calendar We will not let those who hate us win. Instead, we will cel- a Tampa Bay Times sportswriter, and (727) 531-1418. during a three-part series led by Byron ebrate and publicize our Jewish faith. Aaron Jacobson, a WDAE radio Shabbat in motion: On Sat- Kolitz with Steve Wein on Wednes- We demonstrate that love will triumph over hate, for sports talk show co-host. The cost is urday, Feb. 8 there will be a special days, Jan. 29 and Feb. 12 and 26 at cooperation to conquer divisiveness. While we may need to $18 and includes lunch. Shabbat B’Yachat program at 9 a.m. 6:45 p.m. consider locking our doors, how do we ensure the spirit of Holocaust museum visit: and from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Rabbi Up- Talmud study: Study Talmud with love and openness remains overwhelming inside? I hope these Congregants are invited to join in a bin will lead “Prayer in Motion” in Rabbi Weintraub on Thursday, Jan. 30 suggestions will help you reignite this welcoming spirit: “Cultural Caravan” trip to the Florida the library. There will be a Mishpacha at 8:45 a.m. No prior knowledge of Welcome home! January means that Holocaust Museum on Sunday, Feb. 2 and Me program with Sarah Michels Hebrew or Aramaic is needed. our northern friends are here. Whether at 11 a.m. For more information, con- at 10:30 a.m. Mishnah and munchies: escaping the cold or journeying for a tact Vivian Kantrow at vivianbhwk@ Bring an appetite for knowledge and change of scene, the snowbirds have outlook.com. study Mishnah in a study group led by arrived. World Wide Wrap: Connecting Temple B’nai Israel Rabbi Weintraub on Thursday, Jan. 30 What changes for us in “season?” Jews across the generations, the Broth- Clearwater at 12:15 p.m. at Jo-El’s Kosher Deli. What do we do to ensure that our erhood is joining with others around Bible study: Rabbi Joshua Jammies and Jeans Shab- communities really are the “warm and the world in a World Wide Wrap Lobel leads an interactive study of bat: With the kids in their jammies welcoming” places that we claim they event designed to unite men, women the Prophets, focusing on Isaiah, Jer- and you in your jeans, celebrate a are? and children in prayer. Celebrate the emiah, and Ezekiel. The group will comfortably casual Shabbat experi- These tips are for everyone – not mitzvah of tefillin on Sunday, Feb. 2. examine their life story, symbolism ence for young families on Friday, Jan. just the leadership. We all can do our part to welcome our Contact the synagogue office for behind their fiery words, and how their 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the youth lounge, neighbors. Abraham taught us the vital importance of the more information. message impacts people today. Classes followed by a kid-friendly dinner. mitzvah of hachnasat orchim. Learn Yiddish: Two Yiddish are Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. This pre-Shabbat dinner is open to 1. Smile. In the Mishnah, Shammai wasn’t known as the classes will be offered on Mondays. A Adult play time: Join seniors in the community and offers vegan and friendliest rabbi, yet he taught us that we should “greet every level-one class, “The Joy of Yiddish,” the Friendship Club to play mah jongg, gluten-free options. Dinner is $5 for person with a cheerful countenance.” A simple smile can Mexican train dominoes or bridge on individuals and $10 for families. make a huge difference in how someone perceives you and will be taught by Henri Stein at 1 p.m. Thursdays at 1 p.m. Coffee and dessert RSVP at www.cbistpete.org/event/ your community. A level-two class for more experienced will be served. jammiesandjeans 2. Take five. At the end of your service, program, event, etc, learners is at noon. World Wide Wrap with XFL: spend a few minutes talking to people you do not know well. For more information, contact the For more information, contact Lin- They can be longtime members or newcomers. Many people synagogue. da White at [email protected]. Celebrate the mitzvah of tefillin at a dash for the door. Simply by striking up a conversation, you Lox & Learn: Rabbi David Tai Chi: Weekly Tai Chi lessons World Wide Wrap event at the syna- will make a connection. Weizman explores treasures of the are held on Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. gogue. This is an all gender wrap on 3. Just listen. Don’t assume you know everything about weekly Torah portion, every Thurs- Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8:30 a.m. Learn how someone’s background – Jewish, religious, racial or cultural. day. Come for breakfast at 9:45 a.m., to lay tefillin before davening at 9 a.m. Chabad of Clearwater followed by brunch where a represen- Give people the space to share their stories – on their terms. minyan at 10 a.m., then discussion Torah and Tea: Rebbetzin tative of the Tampa Bay Vipers will 4. Introduce. Bring someone into your conversations and with the rabbi. Miriam Hodakov has resumed her talk about this Tampa Bay franchise of groups. Introduce them to your friends. Offer to introduce Talmud classes: On Mondays Torah and Tea exclusively for women the new XFL. Hosted by our Mitzvah them to the rabbi, cantor or group organizer. and most Wednesdays, Dr. Priscilla on Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. There Men’s Club, the event and brunch are 5. End on a positive note. After you’ve had an initial conver- Nathanson leads a class in the ancient is no charge to attend. RSVP to Miri- free and open to the community. RSVP sation, give space to the person with whom you were talking legal tradition of the Talmud. Open to [email protected] or (727) by saying “nice to talk with you,” or something similar, as is suggested at www.cbistpete.org/ all levels of knowledge. The Monday 265-2770. you leave. Our tradition teaches us to judge people favorably. class is held from 10 - 11:15 a.m. and event/worldwidewrap5780 Offering a kind words makes this a lot easier. the Wednesday class is at 7 p.m. Talmud Made Easy: Continue 6. follow up. Next time you see this person, say hello. Refer Class for women: Rabbi Dani- Cong. B’nai Israel study of Tractate Berachot (Blessings) back to one or two details of your initial conversation to elle Upbin continues a series of classes with Steve Wein on Tuesday, Feb. 4 remind them who you are. You can ask a warm and friendly St. Petersburg for women on Thursdays at 12:30 Rosh Chodesh: at 5:15 p.m. No prior knowledge of question such as, “How is your child liking her new school?” The syna- p.m. Students will explore personal gogue’s women’s group will meet Hebrew or Aramaic is needed. Study or “How did you find Shabbat services last week?” Being and spiritual growth through a variety materials are provided. Participate in remembered and seen goes a long way to building a culture of Sunday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. and of guided meditation practices and discuss the late Ruth Handler, the a discussion and learn the derivation connection and belonging. discussion of contemplative Jewish and reason for many of our rules and All of us can do at least one of these things. We can put on woman who founded Mattel, Inc., texts. RSVP to the synagogue office customs of prayer. a happy face and introduce ourselves. We can say hello. The and invented the Barbie doll. The at (727) 531-1418. Students do not Studying Israel’s mile- little things really do make a difference. Before you know it, address for the location of the meet- have to attend all sessions to benefit stones: Through video lectures, you will have made some new friends and your community ing will be shared in response to text study, and group discussion, the will be warmer, too. from the class. your RSVP at www.cbistpete.org/ Torah reading class: Dr. Pris- roshchodesh5780 faculty will present a series of pro- The Rabbinically Speaking column is provided as a public cilla Nathanson will teach a Torah Coffee talk with rabbi: Enjoy grams on pivotal events in the history service by the Jewish Press in cooperation with the Pinellas Reading class on Sunday, Jan. 26 at coffee and conversation with Rabbi of Israel. The programs will look at County Board of Rabbis. Columns are assigned on a rotating 10:30 a.m. Philip Weintraub on Wednesday, Jan. different ideas and values that shape basis by the board. The views expressed in the column are The Psalms: Study the Psalms 29 at Gypsy Souls Coffeehouse, 515 the meaning of modern Israel, Zion- those of the rabbi and do not necessarily reflect the views of with Johanna Bromberg. The next Dr. M.L.K. Jr. St. N., St. Petersburg. ism, and Jewish identity today. Each the Jewish Press or the Board of Rabbis. class is on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 10 • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE Religious Directory PINELLAS COUNTY Congregation BETH SHOLOM — 1844 54th St. S., Gulfport 33707 • Services: PASCO COUNTY Reform Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. • Telephone: (727) 321-3380 • Website: sholomgulf- Conservative port.org • Unaffiliated. Temple AHAVAT SHALOM — 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, 34683 • Rabbi BETH TEfILLAH/JCC Of WEST PASCO — 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey, Gary Klein • Cantorial soloist, Allison Rosoff • Services: Friday: 7:30 p.m., Congregation B’NAI ISRAEL — 300 58th St. N., St. Petersburg 33710 • Rabbi 34668 • Ron Becker and Elliot Shapiro, spiritual leaders • Services: Friday, First Friday: 6 p.m., Saturday: traditional service third week of the month. Philip Weintraub • Cantor Jonathan Schultz • Services: Friday 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:30 a.m. • Telephone: (727) 847-3814 • website: 9 a.m., call for other service times • Telephone: (727) 785-8811 • Website: Saturday 9 a.m., Mon. - Fri. 7:45 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.; evening minyan, jccwestpascobethtefillah.net • Email at: Eileenhochstadt13005@gmail. www. ahavatshalom.org • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism 6:30 p.m. Sunday only at Toby Weinman ALF 6:00p.m.• Telephone: (727) com • Unaffiliated 381-4900 • Website: www.cbistpete.org.• Affiliated with United Synagogue Orthodox Temple BETH-EL — 400 S. Pasadena Ave., St. Petersburg 33707 • Rabbi of Conservative Judaism. CHABAD Of WEST PASCO — Rabbi Yossi Eber • 10733 Maple Creek Dr., Michael Torop • Services: Friday, 7:30 p.m. except First Friday 5:45 p.m., Suite 101, Trinity, FL 34655 • Services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Kaballah Saturday, service and Torah study, 10 a.m. • Telephone: (727) 347-6136 Orthodox class: 10:15 a.m., • Telephone: (727) 376-3366 • Website:www.Chabad- • Website: www.templebeth-el.com • Affiliated with Union for Reform CHABAD of CLEARWATER — 2280 Belleair Road, Clearwater, 33764 • Rabbi WP.org • email: [email protected] Judaism Levi Hodakov • Services: Call for information on Friday service times, Sunday, 9:30 a.m., men only • Telephone: (727) 265-2770 • Website: www. Temple B’NAI ISRAEL — 1685 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, 33764 • Rabbi HERNANDO COUNTY JewishClearwater.com • email: [email protected]. Reform Joshua Lobel • cantorial soloist, Laura Berkson • Services: Friday, 7:00 Temple BETH DAVID p.m. • Telephone: (727) 531-5829 • Website: www.TBIclearwater.org • CHABAD JEWISH CENTER Of GREATER ST. PETERSBURG — 4010 Park St. N., — 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill • Rabbi Paul Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism St. Petersburg 33709 • Rabbi Alter Korf • Services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Schreiber • Shabbat Serivces: Friday, 7:30 p.m., third Friday traditional service, 7:30 p.m. • Saturday, 10 a.m. • Telephone: (352) 686-7034 • Website: Conservative Shacharit, Mon.-Thurs., 7:15 a.m., Torah study at 10:30 a.m. on Sturday, Sun., 8 a.m.; • Telephone: (727) 344-4900 • Website: www.chabadsp.com. www.tbdfl.org. • Livestreaming services. Congregation BETH SHALOM — 1325 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater 33764 • Orthodox CHABAD of PINELLAS COUNTY Rabbi David Weizman • Rabbi Danielle Upbin, associate • Services: Friday: — 3696 Fisher Road, Palm Harbor, 34683 • CHABAD SPRING HILL — 13576 Hunters Point St, Spring Hill, 34609 • Rabbi 6:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m., Sunday 9 a.m., Mon. & Thurs 8:30 a.m., • Tele- Rabbi Pinchas Adler • Services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and Chaim Lipszyc • Services: Monthly First Friday call for times Telephone: phone: (727) 531-1418 • Website: www.cbsclearwater.org • Livestreaming 15 minutes before sunset • Sunday, 8:30 a.m. • Telephone: (727) 789-0408 (352) 600-2779 • Website: chabadspringhill.com services • Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. • Website: Yichabad.com. JANUARY 17 - 30, 2020 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 5

Taste of Tu B’Shevat: On Friday, Feb. 7, at- Congregations tend Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. then join in a “Taste B’nai Mitzvah • CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE of Tu B’Shevat,” which will feature Israeli wine tast- session includes text study and discussion led by Ann ing, cheese pairings and a potluck dinner. Haendel and video lectures and roundtable discus- For more information, email officeassistant@aha- Ayla Rose Melamut sions with leading Hartman scholars. Sessions have vatshalom.com or call (727) 785-8811. Ayla Rose Melamut, daughter of Jana and Brian The Prophets: already begun and will continue on Wednesdays, Feb. The lunch and learn program is Melamut of Tampa, was called to the Torah as a 5 and 19 and March 4,11,18 and 25 at 6:45 p.m. This now using author Robert Alter’s book, “Ancient Israel: Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Temple Ahavat is free for members and $18 for the general public. A The Former Prophets – Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Shalom in Palm Harbor. study guide is available for pre-order at a cost of $5. Kings” as a text. The class meets every Thursday at Ayla is a seventh-grade honors student at RSVP at www.CBIStPete.org/event/iEngage. noon in the social hall. Bring a lunch or nosh. RSVP Farnell Middle School, where she is a member of Sabbath of Song: On Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m., to Susi Segal at [email protected]. the seventh grade chorus. She also is part of the Healthy eating potluck: join Cantor Jonathan Schultz and the congregation’s Join in a buffet of Ultimate Warriors Basketball Academy. choir for the Sabbath of Song. Services will feature plant-based foods on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Jana and Brian Melamut hosted a celebration original compositions by Cantor Schultz and new and listen to an educational program during dinner. at the Tampa Museum of Art on Saturday evening, Jan. 4. musical arrangements. The Junior Congregation will Admission is one plant based dish (serves 6-8) with Special guests included grandparents Debbie and Morris Behar of begin at 10:30 a.m. After kiddush, all are invited to no added oil and minimal salt and sugar. Everyone Oldsmar, Jay Melamut of Dunedin and Eileen Susman of Mobile, AL enjoy a sampling of the seven species in honor of Tu is welcome. RSVP to Paula Rosoff at: prosoff3@ along with family and friends from Israel and around the United States. B’Shevat. gmail.com or Marcia Satinoff at msatin1945@aol. Torah Fund dinner: Reservations are open com. Zev Aaron Schulman Internet security: The temple will host an for the Sisterhood’s Torah Fund Dinner on Tuesday, Zev Aaron Schulman, son of Michael and Bebe expert panel to address concerns of internet users on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. honoring the Jackie Jacobs Woman Schulman of Largo, will be called to the Torah as a Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. The panel will provide of the Year, Ricki Lewis. RSVP to Anita Helfand at Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Congregation answers to questions like: How do I avoid being the [email protected] or call (727) 347-2300. Beth Shalom in Clearwater. victim of a scam? What do I do if my information Zev is a seventh-grade student at Shorecrest has been compromised? What is the best anti-virus? Preparatory School. Zev plays hockey and is an Temple Beth-El Everyone welcome to this free event. Refreshments avid fan of the sport. He also enjoys video games. will be provided. RSVP to officeassistant@ahavatsha- St. Petersburg For his mitzvah project, Zev is volunteering at the lom.org. Art fest: The 47th annual Art Festival Beth-El will St. Petersburg Free Clinic food pantry. Shabbat Live: The temple welcomes all to wor- feature more than 170 national and international artists The Schulman family will host a reception at the Largo Community ship and welcome Shabbat with life music and song on Saturday through Monday, Jan. 25-27 at the temple. Center on Saturday, Jan. 18. on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, The event will feature six different galleries, including Special guests will include family and friends from New York, Texas, call the temple. an outdoor sculpture garden and a boutique gallery. Oregon and Florida. There will be original paintings, wood, sculpture, Poker tournament: The Brotherhood will host its fourth annual Texas Hold’em poker tournament on ceramics, glass, photography, and jewelry. A preview Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are published in the Jewish Press as a public service. cocktail reception will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. This event is open to the Forms should be available at all synagogue offices. Forms may also may be from 7-10 p.m. with admission of $35, which can be community, but seats are limited. Buy-in is $40 and filled out or downloaded online. Go to jewishpresspinellas.com and look un- purchased at the door. The festival is free and open to one $25 re-buy option is available during tournament. der Submit button. Photos may be mailed or e-mailed to jewishpress@aol. com as a JPG or TIF. There is a $5 charge to cover the cost of reproducing the the public on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 26-27 from 10 People must be 21 or older to participate. For more information, call Scott Alalof at (904) photo. The completed form should be submitted about a month in advance. a.m. to 5 p.m. with light lunches and snacks available The announcement is usually printed one to two weeks before the celebration. to purchase on Sunday and a gourmet luncheon for $20 994-3820. Mail to the Jewish Press, 6416 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33707. on Monday at 12:30 p.m. The Avenue of the Shops, a sale of fun art, jewelry and crafts, will be offered both Cong. Beth Tefillah/JCC of West Pasco those days. A free docent tour also will be offered at ABC Bicycles 2 p.m. on Monday. Port Richey 6633 Central Avenue Adult Education: Call the temple at (727) 347- 6136 for more infor- Adult education Sunday St. Petersburg, FL 33710 mation. classes are under way and include an examination 727-345-5391 Adult ed: A three-part series of classes entitled and better understanding of the 613 mitzvot of Juda- Abcbicycles.com “A Taste of Honey,” will be held on Sundays, Feb. 2, ism, especially those which are still relevant to us 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to noon in the temple library. today. The classes meet at the synagogue every Sunday Trek Bicycle Store from 11 a.m. to noon and are followed each week by Bring It was the custom to introduce young children to the This Ad 3169 4th Street North study of Torah by placing honey on the middle ver- an elementary Hebrew language class from noon and % St. Petersburg, FL 33704 1 p.m. All are invited to attend and can join either & Save 15 sus of Leviticus. “A Taste of Honey” symbolizes the Bicycles and labor not included. 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Women’s class: Take part in an exploration and Mah jongg: Play mah jongg on Wednesday, Feb. discussion of the book “Toward a Meaningful Life” 5 from 1-3 p.m. in the temple library. This is for play- by Simon Jacobson every Wednesday from 7:30-8:30 ers of all levels. p.m. This offers fresh perspectives on every aspect of

life- from birth to death, youth to old age, marriage, Temple Ahavat Shalom love, intimacy, and family. Chocolate babka and coffee Palm Harbor will be served. Early Dinner Special For the future: The temple’s Sisterhood will $18 per person 4 - 5:30 pm everyday hold a “Building the Next Generation Brunch” on Temple Beth David includes soup or salad, choice of entree, and dessert. Sunday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Clear Sky Draught Haus in Dunedin. The program will spotlight oppor- Spring Hill House wine, beer, well drinks – all $3.50 Tu B’Shevat Seder: Experience Judaism’s tunities to get involved. Pre-registration is required Open: Mon- Thurs 11 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - 11 pm Sun 4 pm - 10 pm mystical, environmentalist celebration of the land and at www.TASisterhood.com. This is a free event but its bounty at the temple on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. A nd • • seats are limited and a meal is not included. RSVP 211 2 St. S. St. Pete gratzzigrille.com lunch will be served, along with fruits, nuts and wine, online or call Tara at (727) 492-1344 or Ellyse at Call now to reserve: 727.623.9037 as congregants celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the holiday of (727) 432-4745. trees. There is no cost for temple members; $5 for Science and religion class: Kick off season guests. RSVP by calling (352) 686-7034. five of a series of “Science and Religion” classes on Rosh Chodesh: The temple’s women’s group Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. to examine questions such will gather to explore, learn, grow and move with the as: Are you concerned about dark matter, dark energy, Hebrew calendar, at the time of the new moon. Each and the expanding universe, or what it’s expanding meeting is hosted by different women and the next into? Is evolution finished? Is there religious sig- ones will be on Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. nificance to any of this? Professor Alan Gorlick and For the time and place of the meeting, contact Nancy Rabbi Gary Klein will lead these free classes. Schreiber at (305) 439-7427 or email nancytbd@ For more information and to RSVP go to officeas- gmail.com. [email protected] or call (727) 785-8811. Super Bowl extravaganza: The Brotherhood will hold a free Super Bowl viewing party on Sunday, Chabad of Spring Hill Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. This will be a community event for Torah studies: The community is invited to at- families, with babysitting available. The Brotherhood tend Torah study classes on Wednesdays from noon to will provide hotdogs, pizza and wings and participants 1 p.m. The classes, taught by Rabbi Chaim Lipszyc, will be asked to bring a dish. Non-alcoholic drinks will are not sequential, so drop-ins are welcome. Brunch be provided, or BYOB. and coffee will be served. The first class is free then For more information, call Jeff Greenberg at (814) $7 per class. 932-1919. For more information, call (352) 600-2779. PAGE 6 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 17 - 30, 2020 Film focused on anti-apartheid activists to be screened The Jewish Federation of Flor- arrests them during a raid in the de Velde and the main cast includes The screen- ida’s Gulf Coast will screen the town of Rivonia. Bram Fischer, a Peter Paul Miller, Antoinette Louw ing will take historical drama, “An Act of Defi- sympathetic Jewish lawyer, risks and Izel Bezuidenhout. place at Studio ance” as part of its “Real to Reel” his career and freedom to defend “We have been receiving posi- Movie Grill in film series. the men, attempting to hide the fact tive feedback about our film series Seminole on In the historical film, which is set that he, too, frequently convened on and we are excited for our next Thursday, Feb. in South Africa in 1963, 10 political the farm where they were arrested. show,” said Maxine Kaufman, di- 13, starting at activists including Nelson Man- The 2017 film won the Nether- rector of community engagement at 7 p.m. dela and his inner circle of African land’s Golden Calf award for Best the Federation. “The film tells the Tickets for American and Jewish supporters Actor and Best Script, as well as story of a dark period in South Af- the film are $10 A screenshot from“An Act of Defiance” face a possible death sentence for the Dorfman Best Film Award at rica’s history, encompassing timely and can be pur- website, www.jewishgulfcoast. conspiracy to commit sabotage the UK International Jewish Film and relevant themes of oppression chased through Studio Movie Grill org. The theater is located at 7718 after the apartheid government Festival. It was directed by Jean van and corruption.” or by visiting the Federation’s 113th St. N. Beth Shalom’s Purim Champion of children to receive gala: Cue the Catskills Gulf Coast JFCS ‘Heart of Gold’ Award” Clearwater’s Congregation Beth Sha- An advocate for the success of local children forever families and Dr. lom will host its annual Purim gala at Ruth has been selected by a pair of local organiza- Biddleman is a great Eckerd Hall on Sunday, March 7 at 7 p.m. tions to receive the Diane Granito Heart of advocate,” said Terri The event will feature Borscht Belt- Gold Award next month. Balliet, chief operating style entertainment, cocktails, dining, Dr. Marcie Biddleman, a longtime resident officer of Gulf Coast dancing and a silent auction. of Pinellas County, was chosen for the honor JFCS. Dr. Marcie Biddleman Now in its eighth year, the annual gala by Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community With a budget of Services and the Heart Gallery of Pinellas and more than $94 million, the Juvenile Welfare will honor Jay and Martha Margolis. Jay and Martha Margolis, shown before Residents of the Tampa Bay area since Pasco. She will receive the award at the an- Board (JWB) champions initiatives to reduce embarking on their honeymoon in the 1960s, nual Heartstrings Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. preventable child deaths and childhood hunger 2000, the couple have been active in the will be honored at the Purim Gala. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Feather Sound and to boost student achievement and to get all community and congregation for many including klezmer sounds. Country Club, 2201 Feather Sound Drive, children reading on grade level. years. Jay, an industrial engineer by train- Moss has toured with the Beach Boys, Clearwater. The Heartstrings Luncheon will also pro- ing, as well as a former naval officer in Bee Gees, Patti LaBelle and Kenny G, Biddleman recently retired after serving at vide a chance for attendees to learn about the military intelligence, now serves as an among others and aims to keep the fun and the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County latest developments with the Heart Gallery. It adjunct professor at St. Petersburg Col- jokes going throughout the night. since 2009, working as chief executive officer will showcase a new digital Heart Gallery of lege, teaching an online course. Martha, In sheer coincidence, while Villano of that organization for the past five years. local children who are looking for a forever a former home and garden editor at the will perform the Paul Anka Songbook The award is named after Diane Granito, family. Tampa Bay Magazine, previously served Tribute Show at the Purim Gala, Anka who established the nation’s first Heart Gal- The event will also include a drawing for on the synagogue board as vice president will be in the Ruth Eckerd main hall that lery in New Mexico in 2001 to raise awareness items such as a stay at a Colorado condo with of programing. In that role she developed same evening performing his tribune to about adoption and to find homes for older chil- airline travel, a Tampa Bay Rays Suite, a 2-night the Cultural Caravan, which organizes Frank Sinatra. dren and sibling groups in protective custody. weekend stay at the Hilton - Carillon St. Pete, museum trips for congregants, the CBS All are welcome to attend this festive She developed the idea from photographer (and and a day of golf at the Feather Sound Country Reads program and a memoir writing celebration in the Margarete Heye Great adoptive mother) Cathy Maier, to have talented Club. Event details, including sponsorship and course. Along with Kathy Sobel, Martha Room at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets are photographers create inspiring portraits of chil- tickets, are available online at: dren awaiting adoption. https://gulfcoastjewishfamilyandcommuni- initiated the Purim gala at the synagogue. $136 per person, with opportunities for The Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco, a tyservices.org/heartstrings/ They are parents of two and grandparents multiple sponsorships at different levels. of five. project of Gulf Coast JFCS, is located at St. * * * Complimentary valet parking will be Anthony’s Hospital in downtown St. Peters- Gulf Coast JFCS is a non-religious social Former honorees include Kathy and available and cocktail attire is requested. Mike Sobel, Nancy and Alan Bomstein burg. Since the local Heart Gallery was created services agency. The agency’s significant port- Those who wish also may purchase ads in 2006, more than 365 adoptive families have folio of programs support children, families, and Rabbis Danielle Upbin and David for the event journal or contribute items been found for children. and individuals in the areas of child welfare, Weizman. to the silent and live auction. The award recognizes an outstanding com- behavioral and mental health, Jewish Family Comedian Stu Moss will emcee this The 2020 event is being chaired by munity leader who strengthens the lives of chil- Services and Holocaust survivors, refugee re- year’s Purim gala. Entertainment will Vivian Kantrow, Terri Tankel and Mike dren and families. settlement and support for survivors of torture, feature Paul Anka tribute artist Lou Vil- White. “Dr. Biddleman is an icon in this community elder services and employment services. Gulf lano, while the congregation’s own Alan For additional information, contact as she has touched the lives of so many chil- Coast JFCS supports more than 30,000 Florid- Feinman and his five-piece Mazel Tov the synagogue office at (727) 531-1418. dren, families, and social workers … The Gulf ians annually, from all backgrounds, across its Cocktail band will perform dance music RSVP to the office by Feb. 14. Coast JFCS Heart Gallery connects children to 40-county service area. January PJ Library event features bowling, books, pizza PJ Library of the Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf about Jewish values, holidays, and traditions,” said Alex Coast hosted its kickoff event of 2020, a bowling party Sembler, young family outreach and program coordinator and book exchange, on Sunday, Jan. 5 at Seminole Lanes for PJ Library. bowling alley. PJ Library is an award-wining national program of the The program drew more than 25 parents, grandparents, Harold Grinspoon Foundation that is made possible through and children who bowled, socialized and exchanged PJ partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organiza- Library or PJ Our Way books they had already read for new tions. It provides free Jewish children’s books each month ones to take home. to families with children between the ages of 6 months and After the book exchange, the kids and families enjoyed 8 years old. The program’s next chapter, PJ Our Way, has a pizza lunch together. age-appropriate books available for children ages 9-11. “The highlight of the whole event was seeing the excite- The Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf Coast is one of ment on the children’s faces when they got to pick out their more than 155 communities to participate in the PJ Library Adults and children enjoyed a day of bowling, a pizza lunch and the new PJ book. I love that PJ Library engages and connects program. Contact Sembler at asembler@jewishpinellas. chance to select a free PJ Library book at the kickoff of 2020 PJ children throughout our community, especially by reading org for more information on upcoming PJ Library events. Library events.

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of Anne Frank’s family outings, telling of her hopes ANNE FRANK and aspirations that are so similar to people today • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE and throughout history,” she said. War personal and palpable,” states the Anne Frank At the end of the exhibit, visitors are challenged to House website. say how they would act in the face of prejudice and Making use of large size pictures with texts, the discrimination. exhibition shows the story of Anne Frank from her The exhibition was developed by the Anne Frank birth in 1929 up to her death in the Bergen-Belsen House in Amsterdam and sponsored in North concentration camp in 1945. Each exhibition panel America by the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Re- also contains images and texts about the world spect. Over the years, the Anne Frank House has around Anne Frank: the rise of Hitler, the persecution created traveling exhibits to tell the story of Anne of the Jews and World War II. Frank and the times she lives in. Those exhibits Included in the new exhibit is a scale model of the have been seen by more than 10 million people in hiding place Anne Frank and seven others used, a 80 countries around the world. copy of the diary Anne Frank received on her 13th * * * birthday, quotes from the diary and information The opening reception for “Let Me Be Myself: The about the others who hid with her or aided those who Life Story of Anne Frank” will be Saturday, Jan. 25 were hiding. at 7 p.m. It is free for museum members or $9 gen- One remarkable artifact is a short film clip, the eral admission at the door. RSVPs are required via only one known to exist, that shows Anne Frank in https://bookwhen.com/floridaholocaustmuseum/e/ it, Blankenship noted. ev-seos-20200125190000 or (727) 820-0100, ext. One third of the exhibition is dedicated to stories of 301. Seating is limited. six young people today. Through display panels, mu- The Florida Holocaust Museum is located at 55 seum visitors get to know about this diverse group of Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg. kids and the exclusion and discrimination they have One of the largest Holocaust museums in the coun- experienced. The display helps folks learn not only try, and one of three nationally accredited Holocaust how these youngsters see themselves, but also how museums, the Florida Holocaust Museum honors the strangers respond to them and what role prejudice memory of millions of men, women and children can play on one’s life. who suffered or died in the Holocaust. The museum Blankenship says for many people, their knowl- is dedicated to teaching members of all races and edge about the Holocaust is through reading “The cultures the inherent worth and dignity of human Diary of a Young Girl” as a school assignment. life in order to prevent future genocides. “We want to make that story relevant today For additional information including hours and through stories of people today and by the photos admission fees, visit www.flholocaustmuseum.org Historian to detail how survivors searched for family, friends after WWII At the end of World War II, surviving Jews searched for loved ones, anxious to know where they were and what had happened to them, and fearful they would learn their relatives had perished in the Holocaust. Before the age of computers, databases, and Internet technol- Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. by Holocaust ogy, people faced intense obstacles historian Deborah Dwork. She when try- will detail how surviving family ing to members searched for their friends track down and family after the war. The pre- their loved sentation, titled “Where are You?”, ones. Vast is part of the museum’s Pardoll swaths of Family Lecture Series. Europe had Some individuals and organi- been dam- zations compiled lists of those aged or Deborah Dwork found alive and those known destroyed to be dead. Eager to find their during the war, many phone lines family and friends, and eager to were down and transportation and be found, survivors in Europe resources were scarce. developed their own means of In observance of International communication. Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Dwork, founding director of the Florida Holocaust Museum will Strassler Center for Holocaust and host a presentation on Monday, Genocide Studies at Clark Univer- sity in Worcester, MA, will discuss how the survivors searched and what they found. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. RSVP at www.bookwhen. com/floridaholocaustmuseum/e/ ev-sn00-20200127183000 or call (727) 820-0100, ext. 301. Seating is limited. Free museum admission Jan. 27 The Florida Holocaust Museum also invites the community to visit the museum free of charge on Annual celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a free, family-friendly outdoor festival. Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 10AM-2PM observance of the United Nations Shorecrest Preparatory School 5101 1st St. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 designation of the day as 35+ BOOTHS INCLUDING: International Holocaust Re- Robotics Demonstrations Design and Engineering Challenges Individual and Group Arts Activities membrance Day. Jan. 27 marks the Hands-on Technology Exploration Mad Scientist Games Dedicated Preschool Area for Young Children 75th anniversary of the liberation * We love furry, four-legged friends, but they are not allowed on campus. Please keep pets at home. of Auschwitz-Birkenau. On this FEATURING annual day of commemoration, the UN urges everyone to honor the Wonder Studio six million Jewish victims of the

SPONSORED BY Holocaust and millions of other Admission is free with the donation of victims of Nazism and to develop a canned good or personal hygiene supplies benefitting the St. Pete Free Clinic. educational programs to help prevent future genocides. For more info or to RSVP visit www.stpetesteamfest.com Hosted at The museum is at 55 Fifth St. S. or call 727-522-2111. in St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.flholocaustmuseum.org. JANUARY 17 - 30, 2020 JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY A PAGE 11 Seniors treated to gifts PRIMER Advocacy Award to honor from Hanukkah bazaar Rabbi Gary Klein at annual brunch A dozen residents of Philip Benjamin Tower re- The prestigious Dr. Norman Israel and the Jewish community. ceived free bus transportation to a Hanukkah Shopping Gross PRIMER (Promoting Re- Rabbi Klein has served as the Bazaar on Dec. 17, where they shopped for holiday sponsibility in Middle East Report- spiritual leader of Temple Ahavat gifts for themselves, friends and family, all at no cost. ing) Advo- Shalom in The event was held at Gulf Coast Jewish Family cacy Award Palm Harbor & Community Services headquarters in Clearwater. will be giv- for the past Participants strolled down the aisles among the many en during 30 years. tables and racks overflowing with clothing, toys and the annual During his household items while selecting items in new or like- Advocacy long tenure new condition. Brunch. in Pinel- Everything from microwave ovens to warm out- Rabbi Gary las County, erwear and artwork were brought back by residents Klein of Rabbi Klein as they prepared to welcome the start of Hanukkah. Guest speaker Temple Rabbi Gary Klein has priori- Based on the overwhelming enthusiasm for this Laura Ben-David, Ahavat Sha- an Israeli writer and tized taking first-time event, plans are to enjoy it for many years lom will photographer. a leadership role in many organiza- to come, said Fred Sechan, programming director for be honored tions, including Gulf Coast Jewish the Philip Benjamin Tower Foundaiton. with the award on Sunday, Feb. 16. Family & Community Services, the Philip Benjamin Tower residents Mary Paglio and The event will feature writer and Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies Scott Breeland were among those who “shopped” photographer Laura Ben-David, at St. Leo University, the Ethics for gifts at the free holiday bazaar, sponsored by who will discuss “Israel Advocacy Committee at Mease Hospital, Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services. in the Age of Social Media.” She and the Palm Harbor Chamber of will address the challenge for Israel Commerce. He currently serves to tell its story and be heard. Ben- on the National Council of AIPAC SUPER SUNDAY David is the author of the book, (the American Israel Public Affairs The needs have grown because of campaign team. • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE “Moving Up: An Aliyah Journal,” Committee). The Jewish Federation makes our changing times. I hope we can “Please consider volunteering and feels that passion is behind The Advocacy Brunch is spon- an impact locally, nationally and count on many of you. Any gift is your time, or taking our call, every successful social media sored by the Jewish Federation of across the globe. Money raised is appreciated,” said Susie Schwartz, on Super Sunday. Together, we campaign. She built the social me- Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Tampa allocated in the following areas the Federation’s general campaign can ensure that our Federation dia profile of Nefesh B’nefesh, an JCC’s and Federation, the PRIM- of emphasis: building Jewish chair. is strong in 2020 and beyond,” international organization whose ER fund at TOP Jewish Founda- identity and culture; caring for Volunteers will make calls from Slavin said. mission is to make Aliyah easier. tion, and the Greater Tampa Bay the most vulnerable; community 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Super Sunday is an opportunity The late Dr. Norman Gross and B’nai Brith Unit 2603. education, planning, informing The Super Sunday phone-a- for the community to come together others in the Tampa Bay Jewish The event will be held at Temple and referring; donor development thon effort will be held this year – both as volunteers and as donors community established PRIMER Ahavat Shalom, 1575 Curlew and organizational management; at the Federation’s office. The – to help build on the incredible to counter anti-Jewish messages Road, in Palm Harbor. All are and Israel education, advocacy and Federation is seeking volunteers work the Federation is doing to in the media. The Dr. Norman welcome to attend the brunch. The other overseas needs. for shifts of one hour or more support the Federation’s mission,” Gross PRIMER Advocacy Award cost is $15 per person. Registra- “Your gift will help our Federa- for making phone calls, sending said Ezra Singer, president of the recognizes individuals in Tampa tion, while not required, is highly tion be successful in all its endeav- texts, emailing friends, posting on board of directors. Bay who best embody the PRIMER encouraged and can be done online ors both in our community, Israel Facebook, writing thank-you cards For more information or to sign motto, “silence is not golden,” at www.jewishgulfcoast.org or by and wherever a Jew is in need. and letters, and cheering on the up, visit www.jewishgulfcoast.org. when dealing with bias against phoning (727) 530-3223.

Some of last summer’s local participants – (L-R) Sophie Silver, Peyton Feldman and Ilana Heinz – at a Bedouin village. Teens sought for summer trip to Israel Teens from Florida’s Gulf Coast Not only will the American teens are invited to sign up for a custom- live with families of Israel teens, ized tour of Israel and experience but they will also travel with Is- home hospitality in the Hadera- raeli and American peers to climb Eiron region of Israel during their Masada and swim in the Dead Sea. visit June 30 through July 13. They will also visit the Western The purpose of the program is Wall and tour Jerusalem and take to provide a cultural exchange a guided tour of Yad Vashem – the between local teens and Israeli Israel Holocaust Museum. INVESTMENT SERVICES teens, allowing them to explore Other activities will include vol- their connection to each other while unteering at an Israeli food bank The Abelson Group at Morgan Stanley providing community service op- and working in fields to gather portunities. fruits and vegetables – activities David Abelson, CFP®, CIMA® The Tikkun Olam (Repairing the designed to make the American Managing Director World) Teen Israel Travel program teens feel like they are experienc- Senior Portfolio Management Director falls under the umbrella of the Jew- ing life as an Israeli. Before the trip Financial Advisor ish Agency’s Partnership 2Gether ends, the teens will also walk and platform that connects 450 Jew- wade through water tunnels, learn ish and Israeli communities in 46 about the history of Israel, explore Adam Abelson city-to-city and region-to-region shopping malls and new restaurants Financial Advisor partnerships. and take beach excursions. Locally, Partnership 2Gether is This is a reciprocal trip, as the part of a 10 Southeastern Jewish Israeli teens with whom the Ameri- Ranked by Forbes “Best in State Wealth Advisors” community consortium paired with cans stay and travel with will come the Hadera-Eiron region in Israel. here in late July and experience in the United States for 2018 & 2019 The Tikkun Olam summer trip home hospitality and a taste of Ranked by Barron’s “Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” is for teens in rising 10th and 11th Florida’s Gulf Coast. grades. It is a once-in-a-lifetime For those interested in taking the in the United States for 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 experience to be hosted and feel a trip or learning details about infor- part of the family of an Israeli teen. mational meeting, contact Maxine This trip is highly subsidized by the Kaufman, the Federation’s direc- Jewish Federation of Florida’s Gulf tor of community engagement, at Coast and an adult chaperone will (727) 333-3106 or mkaufman@ accompany the group. jewishpinellas.org. PAGE 12 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 17 - 30, 2020

“Preparing for your interview.” The sessions are free Lecture to spotlight Hadassah’s Organizations for Job-Links program participants; $15 for guests. Reservations required. medical multi-ethnic outreach To RSVP, contact Job-Links, (813) 344-0200, The St. Petersburg Chapter of for the med- Genealogical Society email [email protected]. Finding bubbe’s records: The Jewish Genea- Hadassah is partnering with the St. ical health logical Society of Tampa Bay will offer a two-session Support groups Petersburg Celebration of the Arts system in seminar on “Why you cannot find your bubbes’ Alzheimer’s caregivers: Menorah Manor to present a free lecture titled “Ha- Israel and naturalization records” on Feb. 9 and March 8, at 2 offers a support group meeting in the Samson Nurs- dassah – Healing Our Multifaceted continues to p.m. The naturalization records of ancestors can help ing Center at Menorah Manor, 255 59th St. N., St. World” on Sunday, Feb. 16. set the stan- in determining their roots in the old country, but the Petersburg, on the first Thursday of the month from The lecture begins at 5 p.m. at dards for Dr. Rachel Schonberger tangled web of naturalization laws, multitude of ju- 3:30-5 p.m. the St. Petersburg Museum of His- medicine in will be guest speaker dicial jurisdictions and scattered location of records tory, 335 Second Ave. N.E., St. Pe- that nation, at the program co- For more information, call Rabbi Aaron Lever at sponsored by the St. make the search for these documents difficult. This (727) 302-3720. tersburg. earning a Dr. Rachel Schonberger, Na- reputation Petersburg Celebration course is designed to reduce the mystery and confu- Caregivers: On the first Thursday of the month a of the Arts. sion and improve the chances of a successful search. caregiver support group meets at Temple B’nai Israel, tional Hadassah vice president, for pioneer- Dr. Emil H. Isaacson, who has more than 35 years 1685 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater, from 10-11:30 a.m. will speak about how the Hadassah ing medical research and health of experience in genealogy, will lead the seminars. This is an opportunity for caregivers to share their Medical Organization and its two care innovation. The two sessions will be held at Gulf Coast Jewish experiences and receive support. The meetings are world-class research hospitals in Prof. Michele Kidwell Gilbert Family and Community Services, 14041 Icot Blvd., sponsored by Empath Health. Jerusalem have reached out across and Dr. Gordon Joel Gilbert, found- Clearwater. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. on both To register, call Kelly Siegel at (727) 735-8743 the world for more than 100 years. ers of the St. Petersburg Celebra- dates. There is no charge for members. Non-members or email [email protected] or Sandi The organization was founded by tion of the Arts, said Schonberger’s must join or pay $25 per attendee or $35 per family, Sunter at (727) 301-7884 or email Yiddishema- an American women’s organization talk will highlight tolerance and which buys an annual membership. A printed booklet [email protected]. in 1918 and Hadassah’s two Jeru- acceptance in action by focusing will be available for $10 and it is strongly urged that salem hospitals – Ein Kerem and on Hadassah Hospital’s record of you reserve a copy. Young adults Mount Scopus – are committed to reaching out to make a difference, To pre-register or for more information, call Bruce Wine tasting: Test your wine tasting skills by us- nurturing peaceful coexistence in a and how its multi-ethnic staff heals Hadburg at (727) 796-7981. ing only your senses at this #Gather event on Saturday, troubled part of the world. diverse populations in Israel as Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at a private home. Taste through a “Hadassah is a center of healing well as around the globe. Job-Links flight of 10 mystery wines and try to guess their identi- and peace that touches every corner The lecture is open to the public. Monday Morning Links: Free sessions of ties. Wine geeks and amateurs are welcome to this free of the world,” said Schonberger, Advance reservations are recom- Monday Morning Links are offered in the new Job- event. Bring your own wine and snacks to add to the who has served for the past four mended. For more information, Links office at the Westshore City Center, 1211 N. mix if you want. This event is limited to 24 people. To years as chair of Hadassah Medical contact stpetehadassah@gmail. Westshore Blvd., Suite 300, Tampa, from 10-11:30 register and for information on where the event will Organization (HMO). A resident of org or go to www.hadassah.org/ a.m. The Jan. 27 topic is “Little things that make a be held, to go to bryanglazerfamilyjcc.com/gather or the Atlanta area, Schonberger is the regopms/florida-central/chapters/ big difference to hiring managers.” The Feb. 3 topic jcccohncampus.com/programs/young-adults third generation of a four generation st-petersburg/ is “What to do if your job search stalls.” #Gather is a mix of social, interactive and hands-on family of physicians and, according The history museum is situated Job-search aids: The topic for the Jan. 30 activities designed to help young adults ages 20s, 30s to one biographical sketch, has been at the foot of the St Petersburg Pier. Success workshop, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. is “Five and 40s connect with friends, meet new people and inspired by the healing that comes Due to pier construction, parking is steps to successfully negotiate a job offer.” The topic make authentic connections. 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sional Gold Medal was posthumously awarded to the REBBE ENVOY Rebbe in recognition of his unprecedented contribu- Family • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE tions to this country and to the world. Rabbi Shemtov pride His dedication to the Rebbe is legendary and his received the award on behalf of the Rebbe and the Beaming Chabad-Lubavitch movement. The Rebbe was the extensive responsibilities are demonstrative of a trust parents Linda first religious leader ever awarded the Congressional that he, singularly, merited to receive from the Rebbe. and Victor Gold Medal. Rabbi Shemtov was appointed by the Rebbe as Pitchon are “Seventy years ago when the Rebbe took over the chairman of Agudas Chassidei Chabad, the umbrella celebrating Chabad-Lubavitch movement, no one – with the ex- organization of the international Chabad-Lubavitch the success of movement. Rabbi Shemtov also is the chairman of ception of the Rebbe himself – could have envisioned their daugh- American Friends of Lubavitch, based in Washington, where it would be today. More than 4,000 centers in ter and son DC. more than 100 countries, touching millions of lives for separate He is credited in 1979 with launching the National around the world” said Rabbi Levi Hodakov, director achieve- Menorah on the Eclipse across from the White House. of Chabad of Clearwater. ments. Cassie Rogers-Royael Since then presidents and senior administration of- Rabbi Shemtov, described as a brilliant orator, re- ficials have joined Shemtov and others for the annual nowned Torah Scholar and deep thinker, distinctively of Gulfport has completed her National Menorah lighting festivities. transmits the Rebbe’s message. AA degree and entered into the Over the years, Rabbi Shemtov developed extensive Along with his other responsibilities, Rabbi Shem- nursing program at St. Peters- connections and friendships in Washington. He regu- tov serves as chairman of Beth Rivkah Schools in New burg College this month. Mean- larly has led delegations to the White House and played York, the central school system for Chabad-Lubavitch while, their son Hadar Pitchon a pivotal role in the relationships formed between the girls and is the executive director of Camp Gan Israel of Brooklyn – who is a high Rebbe and U.S. presidents dating back to the Nixon in Parksville, NY, Chabad’s flagship overnight camp fashion photographer in New administration. He has met every president since then. for boys. Rabbi Shemtov resides in Philadelphia, York City – had one of his On Feb. 28, 1984, Shemtov was appointed by Presi- where he serves as the Rebbe’s emissary to the Greater “family” photographs chosen dent Reagan as one of the five members of the National Philadelphia area. for the cover of FOAM’s cata- Advisory Council on Adult Education. The event at the Tabacinic Chabad Center in Clear- logue for its exhibit, “Adorned He is the inspiration behind the annual “Education water will start at 7 p.m. with desserts and the lecture – The Fashionable Show.” and Sharing Day, U.S.A.” to correspond with the will be at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person with FOAM is a prestigious photo- Rebbe’s birthday. A proclamation is signed annually sponsorships options available for $360 and $770. graphic museum in Amsterdam. by the president of the United States. To RSVP or sponsor, go to www.JewishClearwater. As part of the exhibit, the mu- Hadar Pitchon’s photo “Nona,” At a White House ceremony in 1995, the Congres- com or call (727) 265-2770. seum displayed his photographs part of his Family Work series, also on huge canvas and Hadar was appeared on the cover of a recent FOAM magazine issue. there for the event.

Obituaries JAY ALLEN NORTH, 83, of Largo, P.S. As always, I’m looking forward to hearing about all your died Jan. 6. He was a graduate of Capital family simchas. Photos are welcome, too. Send information to: CHARLES BARANCIK, 91 and school prom with singer Vic Damone. University, Columbus, OH with an MBA. Sincerely Yours, 6416 Central Ave. St. Petersburg 33707, or MARGERY BARANCIK, 83, of Sara- She and her late husband Maury moved A chemical engineer, he was president sota, died Dec. 18 and 19. They were to St. Petersburg from Roslyn, Long of Hooven-Allison Manufacturing Com- e-mail [email protected]. residents of Sarasota and Northbrook, Island, in 1955 bringing their business, pany in Ohio. He moved to Florida where IL. Survivors include two sons and Guild Industries, and many family mem- he became a state of Florida supervisor daughters-in-law, Steve and Lisa Baran- bers and employees with them. The for small businesses. Survivors include cik, and Scott and Rebecca Barancik, business later became known as Crest his wife of 22 years, Alison; sons Alex daughter Wendy Barancik; Charles Cabinet Mfg. Corp. A longtime member (Molly) North, and Andy North; stepsons sister Shirley, two brothers and sisters- of Congregation B’nai Israel, she was a Scott Bellack (Barbara), Larry Bellack in-law, Richard and Claire and Maury past president and board member of its (Judy), Harold Bellack (Mary); brothers, and Maija; and four grandchildren. The Sisterhood. She was a lifetime member Rick North, Doug North; sister Mary family suggests memorials be made to of Hadassah, a volunteer at Menorah Beth North; six grandchildren and four JFCS of the Suncoast. (David C. Gross Manor and PARC and a member of The great-grandchildren. The family sug- Funeral Homes, Sarasota Chapel) Technion. She and her late husband gests memorials to Temple B’nai Israel were honored twice by Israel Bonds in Clearwater. (Curlew Hills Memory DR. FRIEDA FELDMAN, 93, died and they also belonged to APAI, Ameri- Gardens) Jan. 12. Born in New York, she moved can Parents of American Israelis. She to Florida from New York. Survivors participated in musicals the synagogue SANDRA ROSTIG-MELTON, 75, of include her husband Rubem Pochac- performed and also enjoyed tennis, Clearwater, died Dec. 26. She was in zevsky and son Alan Summers-Powell. bowling leagues and playing mah jongg sales management with her own com- (David C. Gross Funeral Homes, Clear- with the same group of women for over pany and traveled extensively for other water Chapel) 50 years. Survivors include her daugh- companies. Survivors include her hus- ters and sons-in-law; Jayne and Ronnie band Marty; sister and brother-in-law JEFFREY FISCHBACH, 54, of Port Weissman, Fran and Raffie Bonhardy, Michelle and Howard. (Sylvan Abbey Richey, died Dec. 29. Born in Brooklyn, and Ilene Goldblatt; five grandchildren Funeral Home) he moved to Port Richey in 1986. He and eight great-grandchildren. The fam- built a successful businesses using his ily suggests memorials to Congregation IRIS DEBORAH “DEBBIE” ROTH, experience and love of remanufacturing B’nai Israel or Menorah Manor. (David 74, died Dec. 18. Born in Brooklyn, she and distributing auto parts. Survivors C. Gross Funeral Homes, St. Peters- graduated from Tilden High School in include his two daughters Monique burg Chapel) Brooklyn and worked in banking for the and Racquel; his mother, Helene; sis- states of Florida and Texas until she ter Donna Fischbach-Werner; brother LORRAINE R. GOLDSMITH, 94, retired in 2011. Survivors include her Serving the Pinellas County Jewish Community since 1968 John; and two grandchildren. (Dobies of St. Petersburg, died Nov. 6. Born husband of 54 years Philip; three sons, Funeral Home) in Flushing, NY, she moved to St. Pe- Jeffrey, Michael, and Richard; three • Community sponsored non-profit • Hand washing station tersburg in the mid-1950s. Survivors daughters-in-law, Annette, Monica, ZENA M. SULKES FREEMAN, 80, include her children, Lenore Goldsmith; and Tracey; and six grandchildren. The • Beautifully kept grounds • Rock bins available of Winter Park, died Dec. 22. Born Janice and Ed Murphy; Glen and Rita family suggests memorials to Jewish • Professional, courteous staff • Waterfront family estates in Detroit, she was a graduate of the Goldsmith; four grandchildren and three National Fund. (David C. Gross Funeral University of Michigan and earned her great-grandsons. The family suggests Homes) • Family estate lots available • Better pricing than competitors doctoral degree in education from the memorials be made to favorite support University of South Florida. She served group. MARK WOLFSON, 71, of Sarasota, • 20 new crepe myrtles provided by Jewish Federation grant as head of school of the Jewish Acad- died Jan. 9. Born in Omaha, NE, he emy of Orlando and director of educa- EDWARD M. LIEBER, 87, of Hender- lived in St. Petersburg prior to moving to 12905 Wild Acres Rd. Largo, FL 33773 tion at Temple B’nai Israel in Clearwater. sonville, NC, and formerly of Clearwa- Sarasota. He attended Temple Beth-EL She was a leader within Congregation ter, died Jan. 6. Prior to moving to Hen- and was the owner of an auto salvage (727) 531-0475 • www.chapelhillmemprk.org of Reform Judaism in Orlando. Survi- dersonville, he had lived in Clearwater company. Survivors include his brother vors include her husband Daniel Free- for eight years. A U.S. Army veteran of The Jewish Burial Society of Pinellas County Inc. dba Chapel Hill Memorial William Wolfson, Temple Terrace. (Da- Park is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation licensed by the State of Florida man; sons Scott (Marc Ginsberg) and the Korean War, he owned three Stride- vid C. Gross Funeral Homes, Sarasota Neil; Dan’s children, Wendy (Gerard) Rite shoe stores in Worcester, MA. He Chapel) Bradford and Scott Freeman; and four loved all cars and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. The family suggests me- 1929 Model A Ford. Survivors include morials to the CRJ Camp Scholarship his wife of 23 years Vicky; four children Fund. (Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel) and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family sug- DOROTHY M. GOLDBLATT, 93, of gests memorials to Agudas Israel Con- St. Petersburg, died Dec. 30. Born in gregation, 505 Glasgow Lane, Hender- Brooklyn, she graduated from Lafayette sonville, NC 28739, or to Four Seasons/ A Sacred Trust High School in Brooklyn, where she Elizabeth House, 511 So. Allen Road, dwd tyb hrwbq tyb was voted the prettiest girl in her class Flat Rock. NC 28731. (David C. Gross and was known for dancing at her high Funeral Homes, Clearwater Chapel) Our reputation for superior service and fair pricing has made us the area’s most often chosen Jewish funeral provider. DAVID C. GROSS FUNERAL HOMES (727) 381-4911 ST. 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Andrew in the following days, munity Relations Council Cuomo’s State of the State the resilience of Jewish CEO Michael Miller kick off address. the march on Jan. 5. The people and the resilience march, planned in just a Joseph Gluck, the man of New York.” week, drew an estimated who stopped the attacker Rabbi Rottenberg also 25,000 people. by throwing a coffee table advocated for protec- at his head, was also in tion of the Hasidic way Photos by BEN SALES/JTA attendance and received of life. In particular, he a standing ovation. spoke out on behalf of As attacks The attacker injured Rabbi Chaim Hasidic private schools, five people at Rabbi Rot- Rottenberg which may be forced to tenberg’s home in Mon- devote more hours to sec- against Jews sey, NY, on Dec. 28, including the ular subjects under a proposal by rabbi’s son. One of those wounded the state Department of Education. remains in critical condition. “We pray that divine providence persist, what “May it be your will that we all should continue protecting us from join together in the struggle to see evil forces who are out to harm us is being done? divine dignity in all of humanity,” physically or from those who are Rabbi Rottenberg said. “Father in out to attack our Hasidic traditional By RON KAMPEAS heaven, bless and heal us. I will way of life and system of educa- JTA news service never forget the horror of that night. tion,” he said. and Jewish Press staff report WASHINGTON – Unfortu- nately, the new year began much like it ended. After a machete at- SCN until now has been (relative) tack in Monsey, NY, wounded five Show solidarity kopper kitchen invisibility – making synagogues The adage that there is strength people seriously on Hanukkah, and Jewish institutions welcoming a woman in Brooklyn was punched in numbers often rings true, and as BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY • LUNCH places and avoiding the European in the throat on New Year’s Day. one way to show those numbers Open Monday - Friday: 7am-3pm • Saturday: 7am-2pm model, where one often has to make What can be done about it, espe- and solidarity, the American Jewish an appointment to even drop by a cially from Washington? Committee encouraged Jews who We specialize in Salads • Soups • Homemade Desserts synagogue. Is that model sustain- Here are some of the emerging are not normally visible as Jews able? 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Chuck Schumer, on a armed congregants who “are around the world have been post- D-NY, the Senate’s minority leader, unlikely to have experience dealing ing to Twitter and Facebook their is proposing quadrupling that with high-stress situations.” photos and comments about their amount to $360 million. Don’t politicize Jewish identity and against anti- At a recent news conference, In the past year much has been semitism,” American Jewish Com- Schumer was surrounded by repre- written about whether or not mittee reported. sentatives from a phalanx of Jewish white supremacists are a threat, “In the face of a veritable epi- groups, including the Anti-Defa- while others point fingers at demic of anti-Semitism, Jews of mation League, Orthodox Union, ultra-liberals. Where does things all denominations are declaring EDIBLES BY ETHEL IS NOW UJA-Federation of New York and stand now? today that enough is enough. We Agudath Israel of America. A will not shy away from publicly Call Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 [email protected] Rep. Max Rose, D-NY, the chair- flock of New York politicians on man of the subcommittee on terror- displaying, celebrating our Jewish Jan. 2 celebrated the increase to identity and faith,” said AJC CEO Chef-owned, Chef-driven ism and intelligence of the House’s $90 million, similarly surrounded Homeland Security Committee, David Harris. Kiddish Lunches, Bris, by professional and lay Jewish convened a hearing on Jan. 15 The #JewishProud campaign Weddings, Shiva Platters, leaders. on what the government is doing came a day after the “No Hate. Anniversaries, Private Notably, the more liberal to track and combat violent anti- No Fear” solidarity rally against Wine Dinners at your streams were absent: The Reform Semitism. anti-Semitism in New York City. home movement has been ambivalent Bari Weiss, the New York Times An estimated 25,000 turned out Kosher food available in the past about accepting the fund- opinion editor, and Jane Coaston, for the march and rally, including ing because of the dangers that some who covers the far right for Vox, a number of high-profile New York in the movement believe the fund- appeared together recently on Jake politicians, including Gov. Andrew ing poses to church-state separa- Tapper’s “The Lead” on CNN to Cuomo, Senators Schumer and tions. note how it is counterproductive to Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congress- Among the Orthodox, the mon- slot anti-Semitism as a right-wing man Jerry Nadler. EASY ACCESS MEANS EASY LIVING. ey has been especially welcome or left-wing phenomenon. Speaking before the march, from smaller shuls that are not as “I think one of the challenges Cuomo vowed to introduce a law flush with funds for security as their we have is that we keep wanting that would define anti-Semitism big city cousins. to use anti-Semitism or racism as domestic terrorism, as well as Eric Fingerhut, the Jewish Feder- as a cudgel against our political increase the ranks of the state police ations of North America CEO, said opposites, forgetting that anti- force and the state Hate Crimes in a press release that his organiza- Semitism exists across the politi- Task Force. tion – which, along with the O.U. cal spectrum,” Coaston said. “You Speaking to JTA, Gillibrand also and Agudah Israel, has led lobbying know, there were famous instances pointed to a parallel federal bill on for the funding – will press for more of the far right and far left coming domestic terrorism. government funding and also “en- together on the subject of hating Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of hance the capacity” of its security Jewish people. 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The event was hosted by Israel Puerto Rico and the US Virgin every sector of Israel’s economy. sun shines thru my windows Bonds’ Tampa Bay office, under the Islands. Partnering in Israel’s success story until I go to sleep on the soft, leadership of Assistant Executive Development Corporation for through investment in Israel bonds welcoming mattress pad… It Director Monica DiGiovanni and Israel/Israel Bonds ranks among is global in scope. Worldwide sales makes a world of difference, Vladi Yurovsky, executive director Israel’s most valued economic and have exceeded $44 billion since Certified Senior Advisor® for Miami-Dade/Broward County, strategic resources, helping build the first bonds were issued in 1951. and I thank you for allowing Usage Guide: me to sleep in comfort. ❞ CSA Logo & Marks New label is troublesome Gratefully yours, Letters Dear Editor: — Derlene The President’s executive order to the Editor on anti-Semitism should serve as a Call today for YOUR ONE HOUR OF The Jewish Press welcomes Letters to warning to the entire American Jew- FREE MOVING OR ASSESSMENT the Editor. Letters are published on a ish community. We are now being space available basis with the Jewish labeled as a group that is separate DIRECT: 727-512-0909 Press reserving the right to edit or reject and different from other Americans. letters for clarity, brevity, legalities or [email protected] taste. Letters must be signed and bear For hundreds of years we have the writer’s address and telephone fought to be recognized by our number (which will not be published). countries of residence as no dif- Happy New Year to You and Those You Love! The writer’s name will be withheld on ferent from every other citizen. In request. the United States we achieved that goal, until now. No other religious Reader suggests ‘conversation’ group is being singled out for “spe- on differences of opinion cial” protection. He has labeled us Dear Editor: as Jews, not Americans. I am addressing the letter to At the same White House Hanuk- the editor in your Dec. 13 – Jan. kah celebration, anti-Semitic evan- 16 issue by Morry Bornstein of gelical minister Robert Jeffress, Seminole in fervent hope that you who has stated that Jews are going publish my response and in grateful to hell because of our non-belief in thanks for your time and attention Jesus, was welcomed and praised to this matter which is so vitally for his support of Israel, the Jewish important for me to answer. State, just as he was at the dedica- Sir: I take issue to the Nth tion of our embassy in Jerusalem. Degree with you concerning the American Jews do not speak or Democrats’ “support” for Israel, vote as a block. Our support of particularly with your perception Israel does not dictate that we sup- of the party response to the bla- port the government in power. Our tant anti-semitism which those disagreements with its prime nin- members of Congress displayed. I ister do not show any less support see your view as extremely naive of Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and, actually, disconcerting to the State. For most of us, however, our point of being worrisome. While I nationality and loyalty is as Ameri- respect your right to your opinion cans, not as Israelis. of President Trump, I see your The BDS movement should be viewpoint as narrow minded and, addressed by our government in indeed, emanating from an abhor- Congress, which could legislate rence of Trump that strongly over- against it, not by an executive order rides your consideration and regard that separates us from the rest of for the welfare of our country. Americans. It should be addressed While I am limited in my remarks as an American issue not just a in this forum, I long to extend the Jewish issue. scope of my opinion with you The timing of the order, which in a personal, appropriate, open- could have been done anytime minded and intellectual conversa- during the last three years, is not an tion whereby we might both profit accident. It is no more than a blatant from thinking with our head over effort to deflect from his troubles our heart and leave you with these and pander to Jewish voters. words: Bring It On. Carl L. Zielonka Sherry Verkauf Friedlander Tampa Tampa PAGE 16 A JEWISH PRESS of PINELLAS COUNTY JANUARY 17 - 30, 2020