sign in sign up
<<
Home , Trump peace plan, World Holocaust Forum

Editorials...... 4A Op-Ed...... 5A Calendar...... 6A Scene Around...... 9A Synagogue Directory...... 11A News Briefs...... 13A

WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 44, NO. 22 JANUARY 31, 2020 5 SH’VAT, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ New head of ORT aims to rebuild

Barbara Birch, the new Polina made “aliyah” by president and CEO of ORT herself from at age America. 14. Now 17, she resides in Kfar Silver Youth Village, a By Carin M. Smilk boarding and day school for at-risk youth in southern (JNS)—Barbara Birch, 45, . of New York was tapped last month as the new president mies. It has stayed a step ahead Learning and living the teachings of MLK and chief executive officer of of what the world’s Jewish Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrated Hope was incorporated into the weekly plus character—that is the goal of ORT America. She most re- communities need to support Martin Luther King Jr. day through art, service. Different grades came together true education.’ At Jewish Academy of cently served as vice president social mobility and not let songs, writing and conversation. Themes to experience each activity to build com- Orlando, we strive to live by this goal to of development at the Shalom those in lower socio-economic that ranged through the day included munity across the school. truly serve our students.” Hartman Institute of North environments get left behind. hope, uniqueness, and community. This event was designed to serve as a Jewish Academy of Orlando serves America, managing strategic Early on, ORT succeeded in In the art room, students worked to- reminder of the ideals and values to which central Florida students of all faiths from planning, fundraising and building a strong reputation gether to make collages of hands coming Dr. King dedicated his life: kindness, transitional kindergarten through fifth business development. Her for providing vocational train- together that illustrated uniqueness and compassion, respect and understanding. grade. The school delivers a whole-child work focused on managing re- ing to the huge numbers of unity and ultimately respect for their “For our students, Martin Luther King education fostering academic excellence lationships with lay leadership new immigrants to Israel, who peers, teachers, and the greater commu- Jr. day has always been a day of service, and character education rooted in Jew- and connecting constituents came in large numbers to the nity. Eric Levine, “Mr. Eric,” who heads kindness and learning about the civil ish values. Jewish Academy of Orlando to the organization’s mission new state after World War II. up the school’s acclaimed performing rights movement,” stated Amy Polacek, is accredited by the Florida Council of to create a culture of giving. It was a direct line to getting arts program, led students in songs of director of Academics. “Instead of hav- Independent Schools. Previously, she held leader- jobs for those individuals, hope including, “I have a dream.” ing the day off from school, our students To learn more about Jewish Academy ship roles in development at and it helped build the State Discussions about Dr. King’s ideals experience a meaningful day in the spirit of Orlando, please visit: jewishacad- Yeshiva University, including of Israel by training a much- such as character, respect, kindness, of Dr. King.” emyorlando.org or follow the school on as assistant vice president for needed skilled workforce. and compassion were woven throughout Head of School Alan Rusonik added, Facebook facebook.com/JewishAcad- alumni affairs and annual Q: How has ORT evolved the day. Even the character strength of “Dr. King once said that, ‘Intelligence emyOrlando. giving, and director of alumni over the decades? What is affairs at the Benjamin N. it known for now, and how Cardozo School of Law in New does it impact lives around York City. the world? Under Trump’s peace plan, Israel will Birch will be going to Israel A: For 140 years, ORT has in February to see firsthand adapted to meet the needs of the work and progress of ORT the communities it supports. ‘apply its laws’ to the Valley schools and programs. Its evolution is reflective of Q: What did you know a changing job market, and By Gabe Friedman At a news conference with compete against Netanyahu Friedman highlighted some about ORT before you became our priority is to teach the Trump at the White House for a third time in less than key points of the plan, which president and CEO? most relevant skills to sup- (JTA)—As part of President discussing the broad outlines a year to become prime he said presented “a realistic A: Before I started my port learning, professional ’s proposed of the plan, Israeli Prime minister, met with Trump two-state solution.” recent exploration of ORT, I development and prepara- plan for Middle East peace Minister on Monday. Trump said that Friedman said the plan was aware of the fact that the tion for meaningful careers unveiled Tuesday, Israel says said that Israel will otherwise Gantz pledged his full support would also give Israel “the organization was focused on that respond to a rapidly it will “apply its laws” to the “maintain the status quo” ter- for the peace plan. overriding security responsi- education, and I associated it changing economy. For our and Israeli ritorially for at least four years. Trump aimed to frame bility and control over entire with Israel. Primarily, though, students, science, technol- settlements in the . Application of Israeli law to the plan as a deal that would territory from the Jordan I knew my grandmother had ogy, engineering, arts and parts of the West Bank would equally benefit both Israelis River to the Mediterranean been a member and a proud mathematics (STEAM) comes signal a major change to the and Palestinians—for Israelis, Sea.” He said Palestinians supporter. As a teacher, ORT’s to life through course offer- territory and the contours of the codified territory recogni- would have four years to ac- educational mission spoke to ings that include robotics, the Israeli-Palestinian con- tion would bring increased cept the plan, meaning that her, and as we know, American computer science and cod- flict. Israel has controlled the security, and for Palestin- Israel must keep “open” the of her generation were ing, ecology and emerging West Bank since capturing it in ians, the establishment of a territories that the plan allo- eager to support Israel; they agricultural technologies, the 1967 Six-Day War and has state would bring prosperity, cates to the Palestinian state. lived through one of the most digital skills, media arts and established settlements there. “dignity” and self-sufficiency. The ambassador said the dramatic moments in Jewish medicine. When students But according to Israeli law, no “It is only reasonable that I plan includes a high-speed rail history—seeing the Jewish from under-resourced com- part of the West Bank has ever have to do a lot for the Pales- connection between Gaza and state become a reality. As I munities have access to been treated equivalently to tinians or it just wouldn’t be the West Bank. became more familiar with high-quality education, they the rest of the country. fair,” Trump said. The plan also would require ORT, I was amazed to learn are better positioned to enter “On this day, you became The president said a copy of “a complete dismantling” of that it works in more than 30 the job market with market- the first world leader to rec- the plan, which was released in and Islamic Jihad, countries, and is a significant able skills, become leaders in ognize Israeli sovereignty over full on Tuesday, was sent to Pal- which are widely seen as ter- global organization impact- their own right and invest areas of Judea and Samaria,” estinian Authority President rorist groups. Friedman said ing hundreds of communities back into their communities. Netanyahu said to Trump. . It contains the Palestinian Authority “or and hundreds of thousands of In Israel, World ORT Kad- “And on this day, you too have detailed maps of its proposed a similar authority that would people worldwide. ima Mada strengthens Is- charted a brilliant future.” state outlines—a feature not be acceptable to Israel” would Q: What was ORT known for raeli society by bridging the Speaking first, Trump said included in past diplomatic gain control over Gaza, which in the early years, and how did that under his plan, frameworks for negotiations. is currently ruled by Hamas. it work to change Jewish lives? ORT on page 15A will “remain Israel’s undivided The Palestinian state would The Palestinian leadership A: From its beginning in capital” but a Palestinian include the and would be required to end 1880 in teaching Jew- capital will be located in East parts of the West Bank. incitement toward Israelis in ish farmers new technology Jerusalem. In a call with reporters textbooks, as well as stop the following the Industrial Revo- , the former following the address, U.S. practice of paying terrorists lution, ORT has remained general who in March will Ambassador to Israel David and their families. tuned in to changing econo- PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 Celebrate Tu Bishvat the Israeli way Join the Orlando Israeli Neely leads Kiddush at 6:30 build an engaged and united Visit www.israeliameri- American Council in part- p.m., followed by dinner. At Israeli-American community can.org/orlando/iac-events/ nership with Temple Israel, 6:45 p.m., Keshet IAC will host that strengthens the Israeli iac-tu-bishvat-shishi-israeli the Jewish National Fund, a children’s activity and the and Jewish identity of our next for more information and Alexander Muss High School Tzofim Israeli Scouts will lead generation, the American to purchase tickets. Tickets in Israel, and Friends of Israel a teen activity. The Tu Bishvat Jewish community, and the are $8 for children ages 4-10, Scouts, Inc. Tzofim, for a Shi- seder, games, and activities bond between the peoples $13 for adults, and $50 for shi Israeli Tu Bishvat Seder for the entire family begin at of the and the families, and the last day on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6 to 7:15. Close out the evening State of Israel.” The IAC is the to register is Feb. 3. For in- 9 p.m. at Temple Israel, 50 with a warm, family-friendly largest Israeli-American orga- formation on sponsorships, South Moss Road in Winter Shabbat service at 8. nization in the U.S., offering please email Ziva Kurlansik Springs. According to their website, programming and activities at zkurlansik@israeliameri- Tu Bishvat reminds Jews of the mission of the IAC is “to for people of all ages. can.org. our connection to the earth and our responsibility to be caretakers of our planet. This special event includes a full Remembering Walter Israeli dinner of Moroccan- style fish, roasted chicken, couscous and vegetables, vat seder was created by Rabbi and Tu Bishvat songs. Then two types of salad, hummus, Luria in the sixteenth century IAC Regional Manager Idit (Sky) Goldstein matbukha, dessert, coffee, in Tzfat and has its origin in Lotringer and Temple Israel By Penny D’Agostino Sky is survived by his wife, and tea. On Tu Bishvat, the the Kabbalah movement. Rabbi Joshua Neely will share Helene, and his son, Bradley. tradition is to eat fruits from Guests will be welcomed opening words about IAC and Many of you know Walter He is also survived by his the land of Israel. The Tu Bish- with an interactive DJ/singer our community before Rabbi Goldstein from his work for mother, Lynn and his sister, many years with The Jewish Penny and her husband, Pavilion. As a program direc- David. tor, he brought so much to At 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 7, FOR SALE seniors in Central Florida. 2020, Walter Goldstein (Sky) For an amazing 16 months began his new career. He is Beltone Amaze Hearing Aids after being diagnosed with in heaven leading karaoke pancreatic cancer, we wit- for the stars. He brought us nessed a miracle. Walter had light, love, music, endless two Thanksgivings, two Cha- smiles and joy. Thank you nukahs, two New Years, his all for your love, prayers, sister’s birthday, his mother’s support, and generosity. birthday, his wife’s birthday, a We know you are all broken Passover, his 50th birthday, hearted as we are, but he his son’s 21st birthday, two wished only laughter and reunions, some travel—he’s light. No tears. Walter (Sky) Goldstein, lived all of his wishes, and has There will be a program Jewish Pavilion program blessed so many of us. at Kinneret by the Jewish director. Even after his diagnosis Pavilion on March 5, at 2 Purchased two years ago for $6,500 and only worn twice. of Pancreatic Cancer, he was p.m., and a celebration of jewishpavilion.org for RSVP still visiting as many seniors life on March 10th at 5:30 and details. Best ones on the market. Superior condition. as he could, bringing smiles p.m. at the VFW on S. Donations to the Jewish Will sell for $3,250 or best offer. and music. After a very long Goldenrod Road in Orlando. Pavilion (which he truly loved) fight, “Karaoke for the stars” Please email Penny Gold- will go towards a permanent Please call Marci at 407-595-6061 now has a new host. stein D’Agostino at penny@ leaf on the office’s tree of life. Offer ends My parents are hoarders WINDOW REPLACEMENT Feb 28 Stories from the Orlando Senior Help Desk 3BIGMYTHS BUY ONE, GET ONE When it comes to window replacement, there are too many myths floating around and not nearly enough facts. % FALSE FALSE FALSE X Myth : X Myth „: X Myth Š: “Vinyl windows “Window replacement “All warranties are the best solution.” is difficult.” are the same.” 40 off1 WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS Fibrex® composite material is It depends on who you call. As both the manufacturer and MINIMUM PURCHASE OF  two times stronger than vinyl Renewal by Andersen is the full installer of your windows, and makes for stunningly service window replacement Renewal by Andersen gives beautiful windows with a division of €-year-old you both product and labor Plus durable finish that, Andersen Corporation, the coverage². As a homeowner, you unlike vinyl, won’t most trusted family of window get absolute peace of mind. Money Down 2STRONGERx NO peel, crack or fade². THAN VINYL brands in America³. NO Interest NO Monthly Payments for 1 year 1 MINIMUM PURCHASE OF  – INTEREST ACCRUES FROM THE PURCHASE DATE BUT IS WAIVED IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN  MONTHS

By Wendy Ring Levine and science magazines. The their new home. Then, clean house was overflowing. out the house to sell. The Or- Installation Tammy knew her parents, Now, Tammy’s parents were lando Senior Help Desk con- always especially her mother, saved aging quickly and needed to nected Tammy to a company included everything. They had every move into assisted living. that helps seniors move. The CALL BY FEBRUARY 28 class picture, report card, Tammy didn’t know what to move expert worked with her to schedule your FREE in-home consultation book report, school and do so she called the Orlando parents directly. They helped sports uniform she and her Senior Help Desk. Tammy’s them decide what to take with 877-210-9034 four brothers ever owned. first priority was finding a and what to sell. They set up Also visit your local showroom. Her parents had inherited place for her parents to live. the new apartment including each of their parents’ be- The Help Desk explained that hanging pictures. An estate longings when they passed it is best to move parents sale handled much of what DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer expires //. Offer valid on initial visit only. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Buy one () window, get the next one () at  off and  months  money down,  monthly payments,  interest when you purchase four away. There were boxes and within 20-30 minutes of home was left in the house and the () or more windows or patio doors between €/‚/ƒ and //.  off windows and patio doors are less than or equal to boxes of pictures of family and so it is easy and convenient to rest was donated. Jobs Tammy lowest cost window or patio door in the project. Subject to credit approval. Interest is billed during the promotional period but all interest is waived if the purchase amount is paid before the expiration of the promotional period. Financing for GreenSky® consumer friends, some long forgotten. visit often. They reviewed the did not have to do. loan programs is provided by federally insured, federal and state chartered financial institutions without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender or familial status. Available only at participating locations. See your local Renewal by Andersen The house was full of fond communities near Tammy’s Call the Orlando Senior location for details. Los Angeles License ’ƒƒ‚. Orange County License ’ƒƒ€. MHIC ’. VA License ’—‚‚‚€. DC License ’‚‚. License MN: BCšƒš/WI:€€ƒ‚. Excludes MN insurance work per MSA š‚E.€€. Other license numbers available memories. It was also full home, visited the places the Help Desk at 407-678-9363 on request. Some Renewal by Andersen locations are independently owned and operated. For J.D. Power  award information, visit magazines saved for recipes, liked best and found one her or visit the website at www. jdpower.com/awards. “ENERGY STAR” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. See the Renewal by Andersen Products and Installation Transferable Limited Warranty. š U.S. Homeowner Brand Study of Andersen and Renewal by Andersen sewing patterns, DYI projects parents found acceptable. orlandoseniorhelpdesk.org to The Better Way to a Better Window ® brands vs. competitive brands. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © ƒ Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. §¨©ƒ *Using U.S. and imported parts. and “interesting” articles. Next they had to figure out help you navigate the maze of There were also sports, nature what her parents could take to senior services. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 3A Jewish security group issues guidelines for synagogues on arms, hired guards (JNS)—As synagogues Community,” the 24-page for several months following According to the FBI, hate related to armed security to in the synagogue, including nationwide debate whether white paper was crafted last year’s deadly attacks at crimes targeting Jews are on ensure people can worship concerns about legality, train- to have armed individuals by SCN—the security arm the Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha the rise nationwide. In 2018, of safety.” ing, costs and more. in their building to prevent of the Jewish Federations Synagogue in Pittsburgh and the 1,550 recorded religiously The paper advises that While noting that it is possible terror attacks, the of North America and the Chabad of Poway in Southern motivated bias offenses, 57 “an armed guard or armed up to each congregation to Secure Community Network Conference of Presidents of California. percent were “motivated by congregant is not a secu- make security decisions for has issued new research and Major American Jewish Or- “With attacks against syna- anti-Jewish bias.” rity strategy or plan on its themselves, the paper con- scenarios on who might carry ganizations. It was written in gogues and Jewish communi- “We’ve seen a rise in attacks own. Armed security can cludes that “if a congregation arms in a congregation— consultations with security ties at their highest levels against houses of worship and be part of a plan, but it is determines that armed secu- from trained law-enforcement experts, including federal in years, this report comes concerns about how to best only that—a component. A rity will be part of their plan, personnel to congregational and local law-enforcement at an important time,” said protect worshippers,” said true security plan includes then this paper should help members—and how to keep officials. Eric Fingerhut, president and national director and CEO many other layers and com- them reach the conclusion attendees safe. The guidelines come just CEO of the Jewish Federations of SCN Michael Masters in ponents...” that employing a uniformed Titled “Firearms and the weeks after a terror attack at of North America. “We are a release. “This white paper It also lays out eight points police officer is the option Faithful: Approaches to the home of a rabbi in Monsey, rethinking our approach to provides a consistent, best to know before deciding most likely to achieve their Armed Security in Jewish N.Y., and has been in the works security.” practice approach to issues whether or not to have guns goals.” Bloomberg: I opposed the deal, but the way Trump left it was wrong By Ron Kampeas relief for Iran for a rollback in U.S. had an obligation to keep leverage that sanctions have make between now and next in the deal, which include the its nuclear program. And he its word once the agreement provided. year—advances that could need to extend fast-approach- WASHINGTON (JTA)—We was peeved by the way Presi- was in place,” the spokesman “Next, Iran must come shrink its breakout time. After ing sunset clauses, curtail ran a story last week on where dent sold it to said. “The U.S. withdrawal back into compliance with rejoining, in order for any new Iran’s ballistic missiles, end the top seven Democrats run- the public, which Bloomberg has allowed Iran to abandon the JCPOA requirements. arrangement to be sustain- its destabilizing regional ning for president stood on decried as divisive. its own obligations under the That will require addressing able, we must also be ready activities and institute more Iran policy. After the Jewish Telegraph- deal and has left the world the advances it is likely to to address other inadequacies intrusive monitoring.” Try as we could, we could ic Agency published the story, with few tools to stop it.” not pin down a position for a spokesman for the candidate The spokesman also said Mike Bloomberg, the former got in touch to clarify where what Bloomberg would do to New York mayor who was not Bloomberg stands today. redress Trump’s withdrawal included in the last debate, “Mike was initially against from the deal, known as the EASY ACCESS MEANS EASY LIVING. where he might be forced to the Iran deal but thinks it was Joint Comprehensive Plan elaborate a position on one a mistake for President Trump of Action, going into more of the burning issues of the to unilaterally walk away from detail than most of the other day. (He has high enough it,” the spokesman said. candidates. polling numbers to qualify for Trump abandoned the “The first thing to do is a debate, but has not crossed agreement in May 2018 over re-establish the coalition that the outside contribution the objections of the other realized the danger of Iran threshold set by the Demo- parties: Russia, , Brit- marching toward a nuclear cratic National Committee ain, and Germany. weapon. Collective pressure because he is bankrolling his “While the agreement was will be needed to change own campaign.) not perfect—it did not address Iran’s behavior,” the spokes- The story noted that in Iran’s ballistic missile pro- man said. “This should be 2015, Bloomberg was skepti- gram, and it gave the regime the starting point for the use cal of the emerging nuclear political cover to step up its of diplomacy. We should also deal that traded sanctions aggression in the region—the be prepared to employ the 50% OFF INSTALL*

Putin tells Issachar’s mother *Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. EXP 3/31/20. that ‘everything will be fine’ Schedule your free design consultation! (844) 877-0914

NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK – GUARANTEED

Amos Ben Gershom/GPO Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his wife Sara, Yaffa Issachar (l) and Russian President , at the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, on Jan. 23, 2020. Yaffa Issachar’s daughter, Naama, is serving a seven-and-half-year sentence in Russia on drug charges. % AND! % OFF ENTIRE® FINANCING* LEAFFILTER 15 PURCHASE** (JNS)—Russian President minister, who is asking me to may have been designed to 0 Vladimir Putin on Thursday make an appropriate decision. pressure Israel into not ex- PLUS AN ADDITIONAL assured the mother of Naama All this will certainly be taken traditing a known Russian SENIOR OR MILITARY DISCOUNT! Issachar, an Israeli-American into account when the final cyber-criminal to the United We offer Senior & Military discounts woman imprisoned in Rus- decision is made.” States. ON TOP of the 15% off & 0% financing! sia whose family has been The Russian president added Putin is in Israel to attend anxious to secure her release, that Issachar “is very worried, the Fifth World Holocaust that “everything will be fine.” I can see that. I told her and I Forum. More than 40 other  CALL US TODAY At a press conference in want to repeat it again: Every- world leaders are also in Israel Jerusalem shortly after a thing will be fine.” this week for the event, which For A FREE Estimate! meeting at the Prime Min- Naama Issachar, 27, was ar- commemorates the 75th an- ister’s Residence with Israeli rested by Russian authorities niversary of the liberation of 1-877-486-2333 Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- in April after a small amount the Auschwitz-Birkenau con- Promo Number: 285 tanyahu to which Naama’s of cannabis was found in her centration camp, are U.S. Vice Mon-Thurs: 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat: 8am-5pm mother Yaffa Issachar was luggage during a layover in President , Prince Sun: 2pm-8pm EST also invited, Putin said, “I Moscow, and was sentenced Charles of Great Britain, King have met Naama’s mother. It’s to seven and a half years in Felipe VI of Spain, German CSLB# 1035795 DOPL #10783658-5501 License# 7656 License# 50145 License# 41354 License# 99338 License# 128344 License# 218294 License# 603 233 977 License# 2102212986 License# 2106212946 clear to me that she is from a prison for drug trafficking. President Frank-Walter Stein- License# 2705132153A License# LEAFFNW822JZ License# WV056912 License# WC-29998-H17 Nassau HIC License# H01067000 Registration# 176447 Registration# HIC.0649905 Registration# C127229 Regis- very good, honorable family. I It is widely believed that meier and French President tration# C127230 Registration# 366920918 Registration# PC6475 Registration# IR731804 Registration# know the position of the prime Issachar’s heavy sentence . 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suffolk HIC License# 52229-H *Contact us for additonal details PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 How solidarity with inspires resistance in Iran By Ben Cohen ing the Democratic Party leadership in the that were enveloping the Islamist regime at and five other world powers reached their ill- U.S. Congress, fretted that assassination of home. Indeed, this has been a key complaint fated deal with Iran on its nuclear program, (JNS)—Once again, talk of regime change is Soleimani would inflame the anger of the over the last decade whenever protests inside Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—the Islamic Repub- in the air inside Iran. Not since the crushing of Iranian people against the United States. One Iran have broken out. In 2018, demonstrators lic’s so-called “Supreme Leader”—published the 2009 student-led protests has the Islamic Canadian CEO—grieving for the tragic loss on coalesced around the chant “Not for Gaza. Not a long book of speeches on the evils of Jews Republic, as of this year entering the fifth the downed jet of the wife and children of an for Lebanon. I give my life for Iran”; in 2019, as and Zionism titled Palestine, which was duti- decade of its existence, looked so vulnerable. Iranian colleague—grabbed headlines with a the protests got angrier, some marchers even fully promoted by Iran’s official media. In The immediate cause of the latest spate of flurry of tweets excoriating the administration snarled the worlds “Death to Palestine” at the one speech—delivered at the shrine of the protests was, of course, the shooting down of U.S. President Donald Trump (“a narcissist lines of riot police ranged in front of them. Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of in Washington”). The passengers were all dead, As unsettling as “Death to Palestine” might Khomeini—Khamenei declared: “[N]o other a Ukrainian International Airlines flight from charged Michael McCain, the boss of Canada’s sound to Western ears, the hostility here was international issue is more important than Tehran to Kiev on Jan. 8, killing all 176 pas- Maple Leaf Foods, because of an “ill-conceived not directed at the Palestinian people so much Palestine in the world of Islam.” sengers on board—more than 100 of whom plan [the assassination of Soleimani] to divert as on the Islamic Republic’s ideology, which has As Khamenei explained in another speech were Canadian citizens intending to catch a focus from political woes.” He was referring to invariably portrayed the Palestinian struggle contained in the same volume, the Islamic connecting flight to Toronto. The downing of the impeachment proceedings against Trump as the most critical test of Muslim resistance revolution would be compromised as long the Ukrainian jet followed the audacious mili- on Capitol Hill. to Western domineering. Ironically, it is the as the Jewish state remained in existence. tary operation five days earlier in neighboring However, thousands of Iranian citizens re- regime’s fixation with the cause of Palestine “Without winning the battle of Palestine, our Iraq, in which Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, gard the same matter in very different terms. that has spurred domestic Iranian resistance victory is incomplete,” he declared. “Since the Iran’s best-known and most widely feared In the view of the protesters now on Iranian to the domineering of the mullahs. commander, was successfully targeted by a streets, it was Soleimani’s foreign adventures In 2015, a few weeks after the United States Cohen on page 15A U.S. airstrike. in Iraq, , Lebanon and Gaza that were Critics of that operation, up to and includ- designed to “divert focus from political woes” Jordanian vote shows why Everywhere Remembering Betty during Int’l defensible borders still matter By Evelyn Gordon is pure fantasy. Peace treaties can’t provide a Holocaust Remembrance Day significant economic boost when one signatory (JNS)—If you want to understand the true largely refuses to do business with the other; obstacle to Mideast peace, look no further consequently, neither the Israeli-Jordanian By Mel Pearlman ing the remnants of her family together and than the Jordanian parliament’s unanimous nor the Israeli-Egyptian treaty has produced became the matriarch of a revitalized family approval last week of a bill to ban natural-gas major economic benefits for any of the coun- Betty is a very ordinary American name. made up of Holocaust survivors and their imports from Israel, just days after the gas tries involved. A 2018 study by the Tony Blair The Betty I am writing about was born more new American born offspring. She has five began arriving. Institute for Global Change found that Israel’s than 92 years ago in the small scenic town of grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and Energy-poor Jordan needs a stable, afford- trade with the Gulf States—with which it has Ruskova, nestled in the Carpathian mountains one on the way. able fuel supply, which the Israeli deal provides. no official relations—exceeds its trade with in the Southeast corner of Romania. Ruskova Whatever unspoken dark feelings and When it was signed in 2016, the Jordanian and Jordan combined. was for the most part a peaceful town where thoughts she had or continues to harbor government said it could save the country $500 This doesn’t mean that economic ties are Jews and their gentile neighbors got along from did not deter her from million a year—almost 4 percent of Jordan’s useless; they undoubtedly play a positive role. very well. devotion to her family, Judaism, and her great 2019 budget and more than half its projected Jordan has derived benefits from its peace Betty’s father worked for the railroad in the love of America. At 92 years old she still lives deficit for that year (the actual deficit was with Israel, including the tens of millions next town down the road, where the railway independently in Yonkers, New York, which apparently higher). In short, the deal would of cubic meters of water a year that Israel station was located. Life was pretty uneventful has been her home for nearly half a century. let the kingdom redirect significant amounts is treaty-bound to provide, as well as a vital for Betty and her family in her early child- Betty, whose Jewish name is Blema, adopted of money to some of its other crying needs. route for trade with the West (after the Syrian hood days. her name to become more American. She has But that doesn’t interest Jordanian lawmak- civil war made Jordan’s former route through Then beginning in 1940, Betty and her family spent her life as a patriotic American, devoted ers. What they care about is that this is “the Syria impassible, goods started going through were confronted with the Nazi invasion and to Jewish and American causes, observant in gas of the enemy,” to quote protesters against Haifa Port instead). These benefits presumably occupation of her country. After the occupa- her Judaism, and dedicated to Holocaust re- the deal. contribute to Abdullah’s reluctance to capitu- tion of her town by the German army in early membrance, as a vehicle for making America They also don’t care that Jordan and Israel late to parliament’s periodic demands to scrap 1944, and aided by their Hungarian allies and and the world a better and more tolerant place signed a peace treaty 25 years ago. As last the treaty. But when material interests collide Romanian sympathizers, the round-up of Jews where all peoples can live in peace. week’s vote made clear, every single Jordanian with Arab hatred of Jews and the Jewish state, and the confiscation of Jewish property began. Last year, the mayor and City Council of lawmaker still views Israel as an enemy with the latter often wins. Betty was only 16 years old when her family Yonkers, in commemoration of International whom trade is anathema, even if Jordan itself The second major Western fallacy is that was torn apart and deported to the death and Holocaust Remembrance Day, in its proclama- would benefit greatly. That stance is wildly peace obviates the need for defensible borders. slave labor camps of Auschwitz in . An tion and at a ceremony at City Hall, honored popular: Almost all Jordanians have an unfa- Granted, the Jordanian and Egyptian borders older sister who had gone to Budapest to work Betty for being the oldest Holocaust survivor vorable view of Jews and similar views of the are both currently peaceful; Israel’s security as a house servant for a gentile family escaped residing in Yonkers and for her citizenship Jewish state. cooperation with both countries is close; and capture; and one of her brothers survived the and devotion to her family and community. Israel’s egregious efforts to accommodate both these facts will likely remain true as long war by fighting in the Romanian underground Betty may have adopted an ordinary Ameri- Jordan’s anti-Israel sensibilities didn’t help, as the current Jordanian and Egyptian rul- against the Nazi occupation. can name, but the life she has lived and how either. The gas comes from a field developed ers hold power. But as the Arab Spring made Unfortunately, her parents and two younger she has lived it made her into an extraordinary by an Israeli company, Delek, in partnership clear, no Mideast autocrat’s reign comes with a brothers along with a younger sister were American woman. with an American one, Noble Energy. But to long-term guarantee. And given the enormous murdered at Auschwitz. The only reason In you wish to comment or respond you enable the deal to move forward, the partner- public hostility to Israel in both Jordan and Betty survived was because she was strong can reach me at melpearlman322@gmail. ship acceded to the Jordanian power company’s Egypt, there’s also no guarantee that a new and “qualified” as a slave laborer. com. Please do so in a rational, thoughtful, demand that no Israeli entity be party to the government wouldn’t scrap the treaty. After being liberated in 1945 Betty made it respectful and civil manner. Shabbat Shalom contract. Officially, therefore, the contract Although the treaty with Egypt did survive to America in 1947 at the age of 19. Despite her and Happy New Year! isn’t with Israel, but with Noble’s American the ’s brief time in power, horrendous childhood, and the great tragedy This article first appeared in the Feb. 22, marketing subsidiary. it’s far from clear that would have remained that had befallen her family, she refused to 2019 issue of Heritage in honor of Holocaust The deal will most likely go ahead despite true had President Mohammed Morsi not been be captured by a victimhood mentality or remembrance. parliament’s objections because though ousted after a mere year in office, long before he overcome by the tragic loss of her parents and Mel Pearlman holds B.S. & M.S. degrees in King Abdullah is happy to let his lawmakers had time to implement most of his plans. And three of her siblings. She was thankful to be physics as well as a J.D. degree and initially spout anti-Israel rhetoric, he rarely lets them it’s even less certain that the Jordanian peace in America and the opportunity it afforded her came to Florida in 1966 to work on the Gemini interfere with anything that he considers an would survive Abdullah’s fall, judging by last to rebuild her life. and Apollo space programs. He has practiced important Jordanian interest. And for now, week’s parliamentary vote and many similar She quickly fell in love with America; and in law in Central Florida since 1972. He has despite the country’s growing unrest, Abdul- votes in the past. In that scenario, Israel’s longest the ensuing years, her love of country has only served as president of the Jewish Federation of lah’s grip still seems firm. border could become a hostile one overnight. grown and transformed her into a great patriot. Greater Orlando; was a charter board member, But regardless of what happens to the gas The unabated hostility to Israel among most In 1949 she married her beloved Harry; and first Vice President and pro-bono legal coun- deal, the vote shines a spotlight on two errors of its neighbors, coupled with the uncertain in the following years they had two daughters. sel of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and that have consistently undermined Western future of any agreement signed with a dicta- She worked alongside her husband as they Education Center of Central Florida, as well peacemaking efforts. tor, means that Israel can’t afford to assume struggled to build a life together and to start as holding many other community leadership The first is underestimating the depth of any treaty is permanent. It must be prepared a small business. She was devoted to bring- positions. Arab hatred for Israel, and therefore failing to defend itself if a new Arab government to grasp that this is the principal obstacle scraps the treaty. Indeed, both the Jordanian THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. to peace. Westerners tend to assume that and the Egyptian treaties were drafted with everyone the world over basically wants the that in mind, and that’s also why even Israel’s ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ same things—peace and prosperity—and main center-left party insists on retaining the ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 48 Press Awards Editor/Publisher therefore, all sides should be happy to make Jordan Valley in any deal with the Palestinians. Jeffrey Gaeser compromises for peace. But in reality, as the Yet Westerner peacemakers routinely dismiss

Editor Emeritus Associate Editor News Editor Jordanian vote shows, neither peace nor pros- the need for territorial depth and favorable Gene Starn Kim Fischer Christine DeSouza perity is a prime motivator for many people topography, insisting that “international HERITAGE Florida Jewish News (ISN 0199-0721) in this part of the world, whereas hatred is a forces” (who will run if trouble erupts) and is published weekly for $37.95 per year to Florida ad- Society Editor Office Manager very powerful motivator. unspecified “technological means” provide dresses ($46.95 for the rest of the U.S.) by HERITAGE Gloria Yousha Paulette Alfonso Central Florida Jewish News, Inc., 207 O’Brien Road, Thus when Jordanian lawmakers had to sufficient protection. Suite 101, Fern Park, FL 32730. Periodicals postage Account Executives choose between a deal that would boost Jor- The Jordanian vote is a reminder that paid at Fern Park and additional mailing offices. Kim Fischer • Marci Gaeser dan’s economy and a chance to publicly display hatred is strong and peace is fragile. If would- POSTMASTER: Send address changes and other their hatred of Israel, between a deal that would be peacemakers don’t start confronting this correspondence to: HERITAGE, P.O. Box 300742, Contributing Columnists Fern Park, FL 32730. Jim Shipley • Mel Pearlman bolster the peace treaty and legislation that hatred rather than pretending it doesn’t exist, David Bornstein would undermine it, they unhesitatingly chose long-term prospects for peace are dim. And in MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER the latter. And Palestinians have repeatedly the meantime, any treaty will have to include P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department done the same. defensible borders. Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky A corollary of this, incidentally, is that the Evelyn Gordon is a journalist and com- email: [email protected] Joyce Gore Western belief in an economic “peace dividend” mentator living in Israel. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 5A student asks the professor to tells the student that she may first week of class if they would the opportunity to make up retake the quiz. submit the homework late but require religious accommoda- the graded in-class work. Case 2: A student from cannot make up the graded tion at any point during the Case 5: Was accommoda- South Florida is enrolled class work given the day that semester. It did not matter if tion required? YES. Did the HERITAGEVIEWPOINT encourages readers to send in their opin- in an upper division spring she will miss for Sukkot. Passover took place during accommodation cohere to ions for the Viewpoint column. They must be signed; however, names will be withheld upon request. Due to course. During spring break Case 5: Two weeks into finals week; students had five university policy? NO. Profes- space limitations, we reserve the right to edit, if neces- the student’s parents ask the the fall semester a student days from the start of class sors may provide accommoda- sary. Opinions printed in Viewpoint do not necessarily student to join them for the notifies his professor that he to notify their professors if tions that are more flexible reflect the opinions of the paper. first Passover seder. Upon will be missing class, a small they wanted to be excused than those outlined in the returning to school after graduate seminar, on erev for one or more classes, as- university catalog. However, spring break the student Yom Kippur. The class meets signments or exams during the professor was wrong to reviews the course schedule one evening per week and Passover. More recently, UCF require a letter confirming Accommodating Jewish students and sees that the final exam attendance is required. The has extended the notification that the student was Jewish takes place the same evening professor agrees to allow the window by three days, to ac- and attending synagogue. on a large university campus as the first seder. At the next student to miss class provided commodate students who add UCF does not require any By Terri Susan Fine, university catalog provides class meeting the student asks that his rabbi writes a letter to courses during the add/drop student to provide external Ph.D. and religious accommodations the professor to take the final the professor confirming that period, which ends the last validation of their religion Jesse Benjamin for students of all faiths while exam early in order to make the student is Jewish and will day of the first week of classes. or religious practice, such as Slomowitz, B.A. federal and state civil rights the trip to South Florida in be spending Yom Kippur at the By contrast, co-curricular attending synagogue. laws protect students from time for the first seder. rabbi’s synagogue. activities that are authorized College students face many One core value promoted religious discrimination. Case 3: Members of UCF In how many of these case by an approved university academic barriers. There is at the University of Central Still, a focus on students Chabad are going to Pegi- studies was the student eli- representative are entitled to pressure to start the semester Florida is the emphasis on balancing their Jewish prac- sha, an annual Shabbaton gible for religious accommo- accommodation so long as off right—reviewing the course the individual within a very tice with their school obliga- in Crown Heights, in early dation? If less than five, which the notification is provided in syllabus, schedule and policies, large institution. UCF aims tions is worth our attention. November. The UCF Student of these five were extended advance of the missed class. buying the required textbooks, to be both enlightened and This article, co-authored by Government Association accommodation, and why? To Let’s return to the case finding the correct classroom diverse. Students of all reli- a UCF professor and faculty has allocated monies from be fair, this is a bit of a trick studies. and academic building, finding gions are welcome at UCF, adviser to three UCF Jew- student activity fees to offset question as each of the case Case 1: Was accommo- parking or confirming bus and like any public univer- ish student organizations, some of the associated costs studies is a bit incomplete. dation required? NO: The schedules if one is commut- sity, UCF has established and a recent UCF graduate, such as airfare. A few of the Do you have your answers? student did not request ac- ing, and other requirements policies supporting religious describe, in part, Jewish stu- students attending Pegisha If so, let’s continue. commodation during the first such as navigating a required observance. We believe, dents’ experiences on campus have class on Fridays. Before The next section focuses week of class and was likely web-based course platform. as well, that people of any while we explore what UCF departing for New York City on UCF policies, part or all of confused because there was Less experienced students may culture and religion should policies say about religious late Thursday, students e-mail which are common to many no scheduled exam that day be unaware of their rights or not feel marginalized from accommodation. We begin their instructors about their universities. Our intent here and class attendance was not responsibilities when it comes the university community with five case studies, each of attendance at Pegisha; the e- is not to criticize any institu- required. to religious accommodation. because of who they are. which happened as described mail includes a co-curricular tion. Rather, it is to show how Case 2: Was accommoda- Jewish students must begin There are so many wonder- although a few details have activity approval form signed seemingly neutral policies tion required? NO: The stu- the semester by checking the ful opportunities for Jewish been changed to protect stu- by their faculty adviser. After may achieve a disparate im- dent’s request was made after Jewish calendar, the secular students to celebrate their dent privacy. returning to school, the pact on religious minorities, the required time frame had calendar and their course Judaism at UCF that include Case 1: A student is enrolled students ask their instructor including Jewish students. expired, during the first few calendar, to see if, and when, celebrating holidays, socializ- in a large, 300-student, gen- about making up missed work. UCF has undergone three days of class. they require religious accom- ing, supporting social justice, eral-education class taking Case 4: A student is taking religious accommodation Case 3: Was accommoda- modation several days, weeks observing Shabbat, learning place in the fall. The profes- a class that meets on Tues- rules changes over the last tion required? YES: The or months later. about Judaism and otherwise sor does not take attendance. day and Thursday. There is few years. For many years students attending Pegisha From our perspective the working together as members There is a warning on the a homework assignment due (decades, actually), students had submitted the required two approaches (approved co- of student organizations. Jews course syllabus that the pro- on Tuesday, the second day of were required to notify their paperwork to their professors curricular activities requested are well supported as UCF fessor may administer a pop Sukkot, and the student noti- instructors in advance if they in advance of the event. in advance while approved provides financial support (unscheduled) quiz at any fies the professor during the were seeking religious accom- Case 4: Was accommoda- religious activities requested to registered Jewish student time. Early in the semester first week of class that she will modation. Then, a few years tion required? YES: The during the first 10 days of the organizations through its stu- the student misses a class to be missing class on that day. back, the rules changed. To student made the accommo- semester) might be better dent activity fees, which also observe Rosh Hashanah. The In addition to the homework, be accommodated, students dation request during the first aligned. After all, students support other student orga- professor gives a pop quiz small graded projects are com- were now required to notify week of class. The professor nizations and activities. The on Rosh Hashanah and the pleted in class. The professor their instructors during the was wrong to deny the student Viewpoint on page 15A #WeRemember is not just a campaign, it’s a mindset By Romey Ronen I learned long ago from my My grandmother didn’t important and powerful, so fortable to post about the way? When do we separate mother that it’s important to have social media, but we meaningful and impactful, Holocaust? an image from the cause and (JNS)—I’ve never been stand up for what you believe do. We can share/post/like/ and so easy to participate Has the world become from a matter that very much worried about my reputation. in. She used to tell me stories tweet our messages far and with the click of button. so caught up in “politically needs our attention? Maybe I should have, maybe I about her grandmother work- wide. The World Jewish This is a campaign that all correct” that posting about We have social media for a should be. But the fact of the ing in Israel, building the land Congress #WeRemember individuals can and should such genocides has become reason. We have the means matter is that I represent what and doing whatever it took to campaign is an example of support Jews and non-Jews impossible to do? For the to remind others of atroci- I believe in with pride, and make a dream become reality. how a hashtag can be so alike. sake of one’s image? Are we ties from the past and ensure When students (even some- scared of using social media they will never be repeated. times adults) tell me they do for the good? Because #WeRemember. not want to be featured on I ask myself that question Our collective call to action Letters To The Editor subject matter being taught in social media, I understand. I every day. In my view, every is for everyone to utilize their We are a diverse community and we welcome your our public schools nationwide get it. There are people who visual matters, as does every social media to raise aware- letters and viewpoints. The views and opinions expressed and the increasing radical Is- work hard behind the scenes word. It’s nice to see pictures ness about the memory of the in the opinion pieces and letters published in The Heri- lamization of America. Appar- and probably do more for the of people on vacation or of Holocaust. There is no excuse. tage are the views of the authors, and do not necessarily ently to some, these are topics effort than I do. their pets but, oftentimes, Romy Ronen is an Israeli- reflect the views and opinions of The Heritage Florida of discussion to be avoided But when it’s about the it’s those same accounts that American sophomore at Jewish News or its staff. The Heritage reserves the right even at the cost of abridging Holocaust, when it’s #WeRe- don’t want to post about issues Columbia University and the to edit letters for clarity, content, and accuracy. And the First Amendment of our member, I can’t for the life of they truly believe in—the Jewish Theological Seminary. respectful of lashon hara, we will not print derogatory United States Constitution. me figure out why someone issues that mean something She is a board member of statements against any individual. Shame on them! wouldn’t use their social- and will tug at the heart- Students Supporting Israel Please limit letters to 250 words. Send letters to P.O. We are today in a similar media platform to increase strings of their network. at Columbia University and Box 300742, Fern Park, FL 32730. Or e-mail to news@ situation that existed in Ger- awareness. Is it a fear of annoying works with Jewish National orlandoheritage.com. many in the early 1930s. Jews Has the Holocaust become your followers? What are you Fund, the Israeli American have assimilated. Jews have a political issue? afraid of—that you may look a Council and other pro-Israel reached new heights in all Why is it that it’s uncom- certain way or seem a certain groups. manners of activities. Jews Cancelled lecture: An ACT of are being targeted for being defiance Jewish. Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Yet, some still have Dear Editor: in the United States today in forgotten. Programs like the Needless to say I was quite the year 2020. They want to recently canceled discussion disappointed to learn only be “politically correct” even led by Laurie Cardoza-Moore a couple of days before the at the cost of their own free- is a prime example of “if you presentation by well-known doms. They support the likes ignore the problem, it will speaker Laurie Cardoza- of censoring groups such as go away.” Guess what, Bub- Moore, to be held at The Roth the SPLC and even ADL who balah, it didn’t happen that Family Jewish Community vilify organizations that think way in the past and I have Center, that it was cancelled. differently from themselves serious reservations that No reason was given. I have such as ACT for America. ignoring the situation today had the opportunity to hear It is unfortunate that they will make the problem disap- Laurie speak locally sev- want to remain in the dark, pear and go away. It’s time eral times. Each was a very be uninformed, and perpetu- to face up to reality. Time is educational and enlightening ate the “shtetl mentality “by running out. Ignorance is experience. avoiding reality.” NOT bliss. If we do forget, it I know there is a group of The topic matter that Ms. will happen again. Therefore, influential locals within the Cardoza-Moore was going to NEVER FORGET—NEVER Jewish community that are discuss was the current anti- AGAIN !!! afraid to hear the truth; afraid Israel BDS movement; the Laurence Morrell to learn about the reality of life anti-American, anti-Israel Maitland PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020

What’s A COMPREHENSIVE Monty Python’s Terry Jones cut a ‘Nazi Jew’ COMMUNITY LIGHT scene from the classic comedy ‘Life of Brian’ Happening CALENDAR SHABBAT CANDLES AT For inclusion in the What’s Happening Calendar, copy must be sent on sepa- By Gabe Friedman rate sheet and clearly marked for Calendar. Submit copy via: e-mail (news@ JAN. 31 orlandoheritage.com); mail (P.O. Box 300742, Fern Park, FL 32730-0742); 5:46 p.m. (JTA)—Terry Jones, one fax (407-831-0507); or drop it by the office (207 O’Brien Rd., Ste. 101, Fern FEB. 7 of the core members of the Park) Deadline is Wednesday noon, 10 days prior to publication. 5:51 p.m. Monty Python comedy troupe, died Tuesday night at 77. He had been suffering from MORNING AND EVENING MINYANS (Call synagogue to confirm time.) dementia. Chabad of South Orlando—Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Saturday, In addition to starring in 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m., 407-354-3660. numerous Python produc- Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 9 tions, the beloved comedian a.m., 407-644-2500. directed some of the group’s Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona—Monday, 8 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m., 904- biggest films, including “Mon- 672-9300. ty Python and the Holy Grail,” Congregation Ohev Shalom—Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-298-4650. “The Meaning of Life” and GOBOR Community Minyan at Jewish Academy of Orlando—Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – “Life of Brian.” 8:30 a.m. The last of those tells Warner Brothers/Getty Images Temple Israel—Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-647-3055. the story of a Jewish man Graham Chapman, left, and Terry Jones in a scene from named Brian Cohen, who is Monty Python’s “Life Of Brian,” which debuted in 1979. FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 born on the same day as and Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown. subsequently mistaken for the young Adolf Hitler. Otto finger on something; it was Jesus Christ. At the time of sports a toothbrush mous- quite prophetic.” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 its release in 1979, the film tache [sic], and, in case we The potential character Torah Portion—Parashat Bo: Exodus 10:1-13:16; Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28. angered Christian groups still haven’t got the message, divided the cast. According The Roth Family JCC—The Princess Ball—Under the Sea, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Cost: $36 per couple; around the world for making his disciples all wear a symbol to the book “Jesus and Brian: $5 each additional guest. Info: Kacie Zemel, 407-621-4038. light of the Jesus story, but it that combines the Star of Exploring the Historical Je- was a huge box office success. David with a swastika. These sus and his Times via Monty SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 “Life of Brian” has since been are “Nazi Jews.” Python’s Life of Brian,” Terry JCC 39ers—Cinema Sundays, “Ad Astra” starring Brad Pitt, 2 p.m. in the Senior Lounge at recognized as one of the fun- Jones insists he didn’t Gilliam once said to his Py- The Roth Family JCC. niest movies of all time. make the cut to avoid giving thon mates, “Listen, we’ve Part of the film involves a offence [sic]. “It was a very alienated the Christians, let’s MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 group of Jewish revolutionar- funny scene,” he says, “but it get the Jews now.” But Michael Israeli Folk Dancing—7:30-8:15 p.m. instruction, 8:15-10 p.m., requests. Cost: Free for JCC ies who plot a revolt against wasn’t relevant; it wasn’t part Palin had reservations about members, $7 nonmembers. Info: 407-645-5933. their Roman rulers. In 2007, of the story. When I took it it, and Idle himself said in “The Jones told the U.K. Telegraph out, the film just flowed so Pythons: Autobiography” that TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 about a scene that he cut from much better.” He regretted he was uncomfortable about The Holocaust Center—Justin Bachman’s Living Lourd: Can you hear it? Free event, 6:30 the script that likely would having to cut the scene at the the character as well, calling p.m.-8 p.m., held at the Roth Family JCC. have angered Jews: time and regrets it even more it a “pretty savage attack on One scene deleted from the so now. “I think what it ad- rabid Zionism.” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 film was the “Otto” scene, dressed is extremely relevant In the end, Otto didn’t make Visiting Author Series—S. Perry Brickman will discuss his book “Extracted”, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. which features a radical, first- today,” he says, “with what’s the final cut, so we should all at The Roth Family JCC.Tickets: $5, general admission; $25, admission and book. century Jewish revolutionary going on in Israel. Eric [Idle, just look on the bright side who has the same dreams as who wrote the scene] put his of life. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Temple Israel—First class of five-week course “Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Construc- tively—The Beit Midrash Way.” 7 – 8 p.m. in Temple Israel Library. Cost: $36. Register at tiflorida.org or 407-647-3055. “Spiritual Scotch” by Yoni Glatt Difficulty Level: Medium FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 [email protected] Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown. Temple Israel—Celebrate a Tu Bishvat seder, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Cost $8 for children ages 4-10; $13 Across vah of “Shiluach Haken” 31. Litigious lady? adults; and $50 for families. Last day to register is Feb. 3. Info: Ziva Kurlansik, zkurlansik@ 1. Astin and Penn Down 32. Program choice israeliamerican.org. 6. Moshava and Harlam 1. “Bleu” preceder, to Jean-Luc 34. Many a reader of this 11. Four score, often? 2. Merman who could belt publication 14. “It’s ___!” (“Star Wars” a tune 36. Nittany Lions sch. line) 3. “Shake off the dust, ___!” 37. The Bengals didn’t get too 15. “Be-Bop-___” (1956 hit) 4. GPS system many of ‘em this year 16. Academic web letters 5. Used a certain shovel 39. Punishment not mandated “My week is not “I can’t live 17. Scotch for many a holiday? 6. Luggage carrier by Judaism 19. Actor whose family 7. “___ Shalom” 40. Yutz complete without it!” without it!” changed their name to Roth 8. Strongman of Zimbabwe 41. Home of Crater Lake Na- to express solidarity with Robert tional Park Holocaust victims 9. One with life is exception- 44. Yadda 20. Hi- follower ally rare 46. Org. that has your income 21. Not exactly a strong sup- 10. Muppet monkey Minella 48. Andean animal porter of Moses 11. Jelly you shouldn’t eat 49. Staple in many a cholent 22. Common crossword 12. “Shalom, Jean-Luc” 51. Jane of literary fame “How in the world am I supposed to cookie 13. Starting one can ruin a 52. “Throw ___ From the 23. Super powered “Stranger reputation Train” (Crystal comedy) know what’s going on?” Things” character 18. Day O’Connor of note 53. Nadav’s dad 25. Scotch for a Genesis 22. Actress Lena 54. Hall of Famer Ryan shepherd? 24. Name connection with 56. Shapes, as muscle These are some of the comments we receive from readers 27. Some dice rolls Bismarck and Stroheim 57. End a race, usually when they miss an issue of Heritage Florida Jewish News. 29. Amazon field 26. Sukkot annoyance 58. Observes the Sabbath What are you missing out on?... Subscribe today! 30. AAA part: Abbr. 28. Prophet who anointed 61. Simba grows one 33. Sheldon’s friend, on TV Dave 64. Show respect or appre- 35. Basically useless 30. 54-Down had an incredibly ciation YES! I want to be informed. Start my subscription at once. 38. Regret strong one 65. Rage Please: ❏ enter ❏ extend my subscription for: 39. Scotch in response to ❏ 1 year at $37.95 52 issues one saying “G-d bless this scotch!”? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ❏ 2 years at $69.95 104 issues 42. Its counterpart is the NIS 14 15 16 ❏ 1 year out-of-state at $46.95 or ❏ 2 years out-of-state at $87.95 in Israel 43. Toast option 17 18 19 MAIL SUBSCRIPTION TO: 45. Israel never lost one 20 21 22 Name ______46. Big name in talk radio 47. Big brother of David 23 24 25 26 Address ______50. Gem shape 27 28 29 52. Scotch that falls from City/State/Zip ______the sky? 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Phone______55. Cult band started by three 38 39 40 41 42

® Jews with the 90’s hit “Fa Fa” # ______59. It might be binding 43 44 45 46 expiration date______60. Bits of advertising 47 48 49 50 51 62. Soccer match chant 63. X-ray alternative 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 If different from above, fill in your: Fill out coupon and mail, 64. Ideal scotch for a Torah 59 60 61 62 with check or credit card information to: Name______reader? 66. Farm sound 63 64 65 HERITAGE Florida Jewish News Address______P.O. Box 300742 67. Most of Earth 66 67 68 Fern Park, FL 32730 City/State/Zip______68. Build 69 70 71 Phone______69. Female Cape (407) 834-8787 70. Pennyworth’s ward 71. Sites of an unusual mitz- See answers on page 14A. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 7A Putin skews Holocaust history at global Auschwitz commemoration event in Jerusalem week because he was denied the past are driven by the Germans remember. But have yet to see a unified and a speaking slot. Putin has ac- politics of the moment. Rus- sometimes it seems as though resolute stance against the cused Poland of cooperating sia, facing crippling Western we understand the past better most anti-Semitic regime with Germany in 1938, while sanctions for its aggression than the present. The spirits on the planet—a regime Duda has charged Russia with against Ukraine and other of evil are emerging in a new that openly seeks to develop downplaying its own role in international misdeeds, is guise, presenting their anti- nuclear weapons and an- invading the Eastern Euro- said to be milking the moral Semitic, racist, authoritarian nihilate the one and only pean nation in cooperation capital it has as the liberator thinking as an answer for the Jewish state,” Netanyahu said, with the Nazis the following of Auschwitz to portray itself future, a new solution to the referencing Iran. year. as being on the right side of problems of our age. Netanyahu has railed for “I think this [40 percent] history. “I wish I could say that we years against the efforts number could—and maybe Its neighbors, meanwhile, Germans have learned from by the United States and should—be seen as part of fearing a resurgent Russia history once and for all. But I other leading global powers the ongoing memory war and coping with their own cannot say that when hatred to strike a deal with Iran over between Poland and Russia,” newly assertive nationalist is spreading.” its nuclear weapons program. said Havi Dreifuss, a historian movements, are refusing to Addressing the gathered In 2018, President Donald at University. let Russia burnish its own world leaders, Israeli Prime Trump pulled the U.S. out of More than 40 foreign lead- history unchallenged. Many Minister Benjamin Netan- the nuclear agreement signed Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 ers attended Thursday’s event, former communist coun- yahu expressed gratitude for three years earlier. Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Fifth World which was organized by Israeli tries, searching for unify- the Allied war to defeat Nazi “Israel salutes President Holocaust Forum at the Holocaust memorial President , Yad ing national identities after Germany, even as he claimed Trump and Vice President museum in Jerusalem, Jan. 23, 2020. Vashem and the Israeli Foreign decades of communist rule, the world had “largely” aban- Pence for confronting the ty- Ministry in conjunction with have also looked to the Holo- doned the Jews during the rants of Tehran that subjugate By Sam Sokol Grabowski, a historian at the caust period for legitimizing Holocaust. Noting that the their own people, and threaten University of Ottawa, told the head Moshe Kantor. narratives, in the process lesson of Auschwitz was the peace and security of the JERUSALEM (JTA)—Rus- Jewish Telegraphic Agency in Putin’s invitation to speak, often whitewashing their “always to take seriously the entire world,” Netanyahu said. sian President Vladimir Pu- an interview. and Duda’s lack of one, was own histories and raising up threats of those who seek “They threaten the peace and tin’s prime speaking slot at a Jelena Subotic, a professor seen by some as a sign that nationalist figures who often our destruction,” Netanyahu security of everyone in the Holocaust commemoration of political science at Georgia Israel was allowing itself to collaborated with the Nazis pointed to a current political Middle East and everyone event here was generating State University and the au- be dragged into the ongoing as they resisted Soviet rule. concern he believes the world beyond. I call on all govern- controversy even before the thor of “Yellow Star, Red Star: conflict in Eastern and Cen- Putin’s remarks stood in is failing to address. ments to join the vital effort longtime leader took the po- Holocaust Remembrance tral over the legacy stark contrast to Germany, “I am concerned that we of confronting Iran.” dium. His remarks Thursday After Communism,” called of the war. (An Israeli official whose president, Frank- at the event commemorating Putin’s claim “ridiculous and said Wednesday that Duda was Walter Steinmeier, not only the 75th anniversary of the not based on historical fact,” offered “some kind of platform acknowledged the country’s liberation of Auschwitz by noting that the “consensus” to speak” if he attended.) responsibility for Holocaust the Red Army has done little among historians is that “This is realpolitik, it has atrocities in his Yad Vashem to quell it. about 1 million of the 6 mil- unfortunately nothing to do speech but detailed the ways Custom Printing Invitations & Announcements Speaking at the Yad Vashem lion Jews murdered were from with morality,” Grabowski Germany is failing to heed the Digital & Offset Printing Brochures & Booklets Holocaust museum, Putin the . said. “The memory of the lessons of the past. Direct Mail Services Forms & Letterheads claimed that 40 percent of In recent months, Putin Holocaust has been used and “I stand before you, grateful Envelopes Business Cards the Jews who died in the has engaged in a war of words abused by the Israeli govern- for this miracle of reconcili- Holocaust were citizens of over Holocaust complicity ment just as it is by the Polish ation, and I wish I could say 407-767-7110 the Soviet Union. Historians with Poland, whose president, or Hungarian governments.” that our remembrance has 205 North Street • Longwood, FL 32750 called the claim absurd. , declined to at- Experts say the increas- made us immune to evil,” www.elegantprinting.net Bring in this ad and receive 18% Discount “It’s completely false,” Jan tend the Jerusalem event this ingly vitriolic claims about Steinmeier said. “Yes, we PAGE 8A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 An encounter with Palestinians

Robby Etzkin Keith Dvorchik and Aaron Weil share their experiences about the Encounter trip. Aaron Weil with an Encounter security guard. Keith Dvorchik and Osama.

ing political —Palestinian learned “they aren’t evil.” He communities experience keeps a kippah in his pocket uneven access to these water because he said he never resources, resulting in real knows when he will get invited challenges for them. to a Shabbat dinner and has In order to build, a permit even davened with them; Su- is required (in Area C) and it zanne is an artist who wants can take years to get a per- to work with Israelis. mit. Dvorchik and Weil saw They also met Sam—a very an elementary school the intelligent man, very politi- Palestinians built in Area C cally connected, very wealthy, without a permit. It is still charming and scary—whom functioning. However it may Dvorchik and Weil expressed be just a matter of time before a shared sense of trepidation it is torn down, only because over his calls for a civil rights they did not have a permit campaign to be used as a to build. (So far, as told to hammer against Israel on the Dvorchik, the Israelis have international stage. Dvorchik looked the other way). shared honestly that he felt The tour group also visited that some of the Palestinians Aida, a refugee camp that was they met were so filled with established in 1948. It was hate that they would have originally a tent city, but now shot and killed them given the residents are housed in the chance. buildings. While the residents However, one of the high- of Aida have free healthcare, lights of the trip, and a ray education and food benefits, of hope, Dvorchik said, was the and the meeting Ali Abu Awwad. He seem to hold is the founder of Taghyeer, them hostage. If a Palestin- a Palestinian nonviolence ian moves out of the camp, movement that encourages The entry gate at Aida Refugee camp. The sign at Rachel’s Tomb. he can’t return and gives up Palestinians to take responsi- all the benefits to live in an bility for their future. Awwad By Christine DeSouza tion to the Israeli-Palestinian saying and see with his own ity as well as strategic areas area that allows him more gave Dvorchik hope that peace conflict in which all parties eyes what was going on from dubbed “security zones.” freedom. Dvorchik stated that can be achieved between the During 2019, Keith Dvor- live with respect, recognition, the Palestinian perspective. The Area divisions are not the Palestinians have to be Palestinians and the Israelis. chik, CEO of The Roth Family and rights.” He wondered, “is there any clear-cut borders but are scat- part of the solution, the U.N. At the conclusion of the JCC JCC and executive director Dvorchik and Weil shared hope?” tered pell-mell throughout has to go. meeting, Dvorchik and Weil of the Jewish Federation of their experience with an au- Having already been a the West Bank, creating a There is a vast chasm in shared their take-aways from Greater Orlando, and Aaron dience of about 75 people at participant on a previous Swiss cheese effect, making the perceptions of the Israe- the Encounter trip. Weil, executive director and The Roth Family JCC earlier trip. Weil said he was excited it impossible to form a Pales- lis and the Palestinians. For “It’s a messy situation,” Weil CEO of Central Florida Hillel, this month. to have the opportunity to tinian state without moving example, Weil showed a sign said. “It’s complex because stepped out of their comfort “It was an incredibly chal- return as a facilitator to Israelis or Palestinians out of that warned of entering an there are multiple narratives zones and participated in an lenging experience,” said help others achieve the any of the Areas. area controlled by the PA. In of truth and myth. One of my Encounter trip to the West Dvorchik in an article he same balance of perspective Depending on where a order to protect Israeli citi- main takeaways is that just as Bank (Judea and Samaria). wrote for Heritage. and empathy that he gained Palestinian lives determines zens, it is against the law for we are committed to the land, This was Weil’s second trip, In the meeting he shared from his previous trip. As an how much freedom to travel Israelis to travel to these areas the Palestinians also have an first as a participant in 2017 his trepidations of going on American-Israeli who lived he has. If he lives in East Je- without permission from the unshakeable connection to and this time as a facilitator. this trip. “I’m a passionate in Israel for 11 years and the rusalem (not under any of the military. The sign is offensive the land, and thus it is vital to As Encounter explains on its Zionist and Israel is a big part father of three young adults Areas), he can travel anywhere to Palestinians because they our combined futures to reach website, this program is an of family life,” he said. who live in Israel, he said throughout Israel and the feel it makes them out to be out and better understand one intensive experience in which The Encounter trip was his that he felt that committing territories. If he lives in the like dangerous animals. another.” Jewish leaders are invited 17th trip to Israel, although to the process of listening to other areas, his movement When the security fence Dvorchik noted that before “to expand their view of the the first of this kind. In fact, the various Palestinian voices may be limited by various re- was built, 84 percent of Israelis the , signed in Israeli-Palestinian conflict years ago when he was in involved in the conflict was strictions. If he is a Christian supported its construction 1993, there was more coopera- and to be a positive force for Seattle, he was invited on this an important step in coex- Palestinian (1.5 percent of the because of its effectiveness in tion between Israel and the communal change.” Its mis- trip and he thought, “that’s istence. population), he has a much saving lives. Palestinians see Palestinians. “Oslo altered sion statement says: “Encoun- crazy! I’d never want to do The program is not de- easier chance of getting a visa it as an Israeli attempt to take their lives,” he said. ter seeks to grow the Jewish this!” This time, Dvorchik signed to show the differences than his Muslim counterparts their land as it cuts through However, Dvorchik shared community’s capacity to rethought the invite. He between the Israelis and Pal- who are not accepted in many their communities, interrupt- his hope in the nonviolent contribute to a durable resolu- wanted to hear what they were estinians. The attendees were other countries. ing their economy and society. movement co-founded by Aw- there to listen and learn, not Travel for most Palestin- It also cuts them off from some wad, who told the Encounter push their own agenda. ians is very time consuming. sites that are special to both group that the Palestinians Dvorchik and Weil learned Often, to get from one place to Palestinians and Israelis. The must accept responsibility for how the West Bank is divided: another can’t be accomplished Palestinians have erected a their own situation. “We’ve Areas A, B and C. in a straight line. For those sign near Rachel’s Tomb that made them (Israelis) afraid,” Area A is under the Pales- who work in Israel, getting says “The Wall here encloses Awwad told them, “until we tinian Authority’s full control to a check point and crossing Rachel’s Tomb, a holy place, deal with our own anger.” Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman and includes all Palestinian through can add hours to illegally annexed to Israel.” Dvorchik also shared what does most anything cities and surrounding areas the commute. A 30-minute Packed into the four-day Awwad stated he believes with no civilian Israeli pres- drive from one Palestinian trip the men met several are three truths Israelis and ence; Area B is under the village to another can take a Palestinians who shared what Palestinians have in common: Palestinian Authority’s civil few hours because they must their lives were like. They met “We both have: 1. No place to Ricardo Torres control and Israel’s security travel around the many Israeli Alma, who has launched a go; 2. Both histories are con- control and includes areas of towns (called settlements by nonprofit for Autistic children nected to the land; and 3. No Handyman dense Palestinian population the Palestinians) springing up in the Aida Refugee camp; one else wants us.” with no; Area C is under full throughout the West Bank. Osama is a “joyous person” “How do we get the Israelis Israeli control, except over Water is another problem. even though he had served and Palestinians to agree 407-221-5482 Palestinian civilians. This Israel controls the water that time in Israeli prisons. He sees when there are six different area includes all Judea and runs underground through- the way to the future is not opinions coming from each Samaria Jewish communities out the West Bank and for through hate. He has engaged side?” Dvorchik quiered. “It Available in Central Florida Area • References Available and their immediate vicin- various reasons— includ- with many Jewish people and is a challenge.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 9A Scene AroundAround By Gloria Yousha—Call 407-657-9405 or [email protected] can be purchased at the following locations: ORANGE COUNTY JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland • JCC South, 11184 South Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando • Kinneret, 515 South Delaney I love dogs... ally painful secret. Then, in Sept. 2006, he was astonished to Ave., Orlando • SOJC, 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando (But I don’t know about come face-to-face with documents that strongly suggested that • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix this.) I read it recently in the he, and many others, had been failed out of Emory’s dental Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets WJC Digest and pass it along: school because we were Jewish. Instantly, the author knew “Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a that he had to uncover the truth. The overt discrimination was SEMINOLE COUNTY non-psychoactive chemical displayed in charts and graphs, but the names of the victims Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble produced by the cannabis were withheld. His challenge was to put a face on each student Booksellers, 451 E. Altamonte Dr. Suite 2317, Altamonte Springs plant (marijuana) that has and record their stories of shame and humiliation. He will be & 1260 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo • Bagel King, 1472 been shown to help alleviate here on Feb. 5th, between 7-9 p.m. at the Roth Family JCC. Semoran Blvd., Casselberry • Kosher Kats, 744 W. S.R. 434, human health issues like in- For further information, please phone the Jewish Federation Longwood • Central Florida Hillel, 4250 Alafaya Trail, Ste. flammation, anxiety, nausea, at 407-645-5933. 212-363, Oviedo Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie skin conditions, arthritis and JCC39ers Cinema Sundays... Supermarkets joint pain. (So what has this On Feb. 2nd, at 2 p.m. in the Maitland JCC Senior Lounge, got to do with animals, you the movie “Ad Astra” starring VOLUSIA COUNTY ask?) Brad Pitt, will be shown. Federation of Volusia/Flagler, 470 Andalusia Ave., Ormond As reported by “No Camels,” Refreshments will be avail- Beach • Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermar- ITAY BEN-MORDECHAI, able. kets • Barnes & Noble, 1900 W. International Speedway Blvd., head of innovation at Tel Aviv Getting fit at the J... Daytona Beach • Perrys Ocean Edge Resort, 2209 South Atlantic based Weedley, a leader in the Chloe (What? I’m not shapely Ave. Daytona Beach • Debary City Hall • Debary Library • Vienna development and distribution enough? DON’T ANSWER!!) Coffee House, 275 Charles Richard Beall Bl • Starbucks, 2575 of cannabidol-based natural products (CBD) for pets, believes Go to for the most current Union • Deland Chamber of Commerce • Sterling House, 1210 ‘Our goal is to do research and develop CBD products for schedule. Stone St • Temple Israel, 1001 E New York Ave • Beth Shalom, animals at the highest level to truly better their quality of life.’ Shout-Out... 1310 Maximillan St • Deltona City Hall • Deltona Library • Ben-Mordechai says their study is set to begin soon with an I recently was invited to the Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr. • Temple Israel, 1001 E unnamed institution. wedding shower of my dear New York Ave, Deland • College Arms Apt, 101 Amelia Ave, A study published last year by Cornell University assessed friend DORIS PINES’ grand- Deland • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, 109 E. New York Ave, the pharmacokinetics, safety, and clinical efficacy of CBD in daughter, ALANNA WOLFE, Deland • Stetson University Carlton Union, 421 N Woodland daughter of DAVID and IVEY osteoarthritic dogs showed that administration of 2 mg/kg Ave, Deland • Family Bookstore, 1301 N Woodland Ave, Deland WOLFE. of CBD oil twice daily can safely decrease pain and increase • Deland Chamber of Commerce, 336 Woodland Ave, Deland activity in afflicted canines. It was the best time (and • Deland City Hall, 120 S Florida Ave, Deland • Beth Shalom, A few months ago, Weedly—owned by Gour Medical, a French best food) I’ve had in a long Brad Pitt 206 S. Sprng Garden Ave, Deland • Orange City Library, 148 veterinary healthcare company—together with PetPace, the time. Albertus Way, Orange City • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, makers of a smart health-monitoring collar for pets, announced All the gals were in a festive mood, the decorations were 1105 Saxon Blvd, Deltona • Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, the launch of a separate clinical study to assess the efficacy of fabulous thanks to Alanna’s sister, the super-talented DANI- Deltona • Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr., Deltona • Deltona CBD in the treatment of osteoarthris-associated pain in dogs. ELLE, and it took place in the beautiful home of Alanna’s also Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Dr, Deltona • Debary City ‘Usually new products or medications are tested on animals beautiful future mother-in- Hall, 16 Colomba Rd, Debary • Debary Library, 200 Florence and then approved for people. CBD is not considered a medicine law, LYNN LIPSCHUTZ. K. Little, Debary yet, although it has been used to treat a myriad of ailments (The only problem? Ev- for thousands of years,’ said Ben-Mordechai. ‘New tech and eryone who attended was innovations have opened this space to pets. We can give an better-looking than me! I can’t OSCEOLA COUNTY animal a CBD-infused biscuit to help with pain. What we’re handle competition!) Cindy M. Rothfield, P.A., 822 W. Bryan St., Kissimmee • Most doing is the opposite of what’s One for the road... Publix Supermarkets • Verandah Place Realty, 504 Celebration happening in the pharma A catholic woman, a protes- Ave., Celebration • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets • St. Cloud field. We’re not using animals tant woman, and Hette die and City Hall, 1300 9th St, St. Cloud • St. Cloud Library, 810 13th to find medications for hu- go to heaven. St. Peter meets St, St. Cloud • Southern Oaks, 3865 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. man purpose; we’re creating them at the gate to heaven. Cloud • Plantation Bay, 4641 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud products for pets specifically.’” The catholic woman says,” • Osceola Chamber of Commerce, 1425 Hwy 192, St. Cloud • (YES! I love dogs more than I’ve been a good wife and Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee • Kissimmee I love some people!) mother, I took good care of City Hall, 101 Church St, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Library, 211 A very talented man... my family and I want to go to E. Dakin, Kissimmee • Robinson’s Coffee Shop, 114 Broadway, S. Perry Brickman, B.A., heaven. St. Peter tells her to Kissimmee • Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Sq, D.D.S, is a retired oral sur- go to the left. Kissimmee • Barnies, 3236 John Young Pwy, Kissimmee • geon, investigative journalist, The protestant woman says, Reily’s Gourmet Coffee, 3831 Vine St, Kissimmee • Shalom Jewish Federation of Greater “I’ve been a good woman. Aleichem, 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd, Kissimmee • Books-A-Million, Atlanta president, Lifetime Alanna Wolfe I kept my house clean and 2605 W. Osceola Pwy (522), Kissimmee • Lower East Side Deli, of Achievement Award, win- cooked and took care of my 8548 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena ner for Jewish Federation family, and went to church every Sunday.” St. Peter tells her of Greater Atlanta, Emory to step to the left. Medal Award (highest award Hette tells St. Peter, “I’ve been a good woman, I made Shab- Sudoku (see page 14A for solution) given by the Emory Alumni bos every Friday, I went to the synagogue on the holidays and S. Perry Brinkman Association.) He has written took care of my family.” St. Peter tells Hette to step to the right. his first book, “Extracted.” Hette immediately asks him, “Why did you tell me to go to It’s about unmasking rampant anti-Semitism in America’s the right and you told the other two women to go to the left?” higher education. St. Peter replies, “Don’t you want to go to the beauty salon For a half century, the author harbored a deep and person- first? Survey: most American adults don’t know 6 million Jews were killed in the Holocaust By Ben Sales where Jews were forced to In the Pew study, 43 percent Jewish respondents to the live. But only 45 percent knew of the American adults knew Pew survey answered all the (JTA)—Half of American that 6 million Jews died in the that Adolf Hitler became chan- questions correctly at higher adults are unaware of basic Holocaust. About 12 percent cellor of Germany through a rates than the overall sample. facts regarding Nazism and each thought that the num- democratic process. A quarter Ninety percent knew the era the Holocaust, including the ber was lower or higher, and of adults thought Hitler came when the Holocaust hap- number of Jews who were 29 percent did not know the to power through violence pened, 86 percent defined killed and how Nazis came answer. Among the teens, only and another 25 percent did ghettos correctly and knew to power. 38 percent knew the number not know. Only a third of the 6 million Jews were killed, Those are some of the find- of Jews killed. teenage respondents, ages 13 and 57 percent knew that ings of a new study by the Pew Those numbers, however, to 17, knew Hitler assumed Hitler became chancellor Research Center released on are higher than those reported the position democratically. democratically. Tuesday, about a week ahead in a 1993 survey of U.S. adults Overall, in the Pew study, The survey was conducted of the 75th anniversary of the commissioned by the Ameri- nearly half of the adults knew in February 2019 with a total liberation of Auschwitz. The can Jewish Committee. That the answers to three or four sample of 10,971 U.S. adults. study asked nearly 13,000 survey found only 35 percent of the questions, while 16 to The total sample had a margin respondents, Jewish and non- of adults knew the number of 18 percent knew the answers of error of 1.5 percent, while Jewish adults and teenagers, Jews killed in the Holocaust, to zero, one or two questions. the Jewish sample of 429 four questions about the and only a slim majority Teens answered all four ques- respondents had a margin Holocaust. said the word “Holocaust” tions correctly at lower rates of error of 8.6 percent. The Most knew that the Ho- referred to the extermination than adults. College graduates teens were surveyed in March locaust took place between of Jews—as opposed to 84 answered all four questions and April 2019, and the total 1930 and 1950, and that Nazi percent of U.S. adults in the correctly at above-average sample of 1,811 had a margin ghettos were areas of cities Pew survey. rates. of error of 3.1 percent. PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 StandWithUs conference teaches students how to fight anti-Semitism is because it started on the college campuses and instill “a rise in the number of swas- campus and it was permitted “cancel culture” in pro-Israel tikas, and anti-Israel slurs on the campus,” said Milstein, groups like Hillel. Goodman and slogans” on high school adding that organizations like said this was because BDS campuses. It is imperative, Students for Justice in Pales- activists “no longer [want] she said, that students are tine (SJP) and far-left profes- to dignify other people’s per- educated on the Holocaust sors on college campuses have spectives.” and anti-Semitism. perpetuated anti-Semitism SWU executive director of SWU Southwest High under the guise of criticism research and strategy Max School coordinator Kate of Israel, and anti-Semites are Samarov similarly said the Chavez said during the “Anti- following suit. BDS movement has shifted its Semitism in High Schools” “Everyone uses the lan- focus from getting companies panel at its training program guage of the BDS movement,” to divest from Israel towards for StandWithUs high school said Milstein. “We allowed the severing ties between people, interns in August, an incred- BDS movement to make anti- citing the effort in 2019 to ible 90 percent of the interns Semitism legal and promote get Pitzer College to end its raised their hands when asked violence on campus.” study-abroad program with if they had ever experienced If Jews don’t fight back, he the University of Haifa, and anti-Semitism on campus. warned, “we won’t have too McGill University’s student “It was definitely a surprise many Jews here in the United government’s attempt in for us,” said Chavez. States of America.” December to pressure one Bari Weiss, a columnist Participants in StandWithUs International Conference 2020, on Jan. 19, 2020 in Los At a panel titled “New of its members to cancel her for and Angeles, California. Trends in BDS on Campus,” trip to Israel at the end of the keynote speaker for the Rabbi Evan Goodman, ex- the month. conference, told attendees: By Aaron Bandler organization’s conference was tendance, Israeli-American ecutive director of Santa Other panels and speakers “The only way to fight anti- (Jewish Journal via JNS)— held at the Hyatt Regency Los real estate investor and phi- Barbara Hillel, said that while discussed how anti-Semitism Semitism is by waging an Under the banner “Israel in Angeles International Airport lanthropist Adam Milstein he thinks that the BDS move- has become an issue in high affirmative battle for who Focus,” this year’s StandWi- hotel over the weekend, and said anti-Semitism that had ment is shrinking, it still schools. SWU executive direc- we are.” thUs International Confer- was sponsored by the Adam been dormant since the end of wields enough influence to tor of high school affairs Miri This article was first pub- ence focused on educating and Gila Milstein Foundation. Holocaust has been making a affect political leadership on Kornfeld said there has been lished by the Jewish Journal. students about anti-Semitism Addressing the 550 college comeback in the last 15 years. and how to fight it. and high school students and “The reason why it’s so The pro-Israel educational community members in at- popular in the United States Israel gets dragged into A TRUSTED AND VALUED RESOURCE Europe’s memory wars LOU SUPOWITZ, GKC By Sam Sokol sador to Nazi Germany “scum truth and should not seek and an anti-Semitic pig” for to politicize Auschwitz,” REALTOR | TOP 10 PRODUCER JERUSALEM (JTA)—A praising Hitler. In January, Polish Chief Rabbi Michael major gathering of world Duda accused Russia of much Schudrich told the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem meant the same, saying in a speech Telegraphic Agency. DIRECT: 407.415.0338 to highlight the world’s deter- to Polish Jewish leaders that Meanwhile, Ukrainian mination to learn the lessons Russia had attacked Poland President Volodymyr Zelen- OFFICE: 407.645.4321 of the Holocaust has become in 1939 “alongside Nazi Ger- sky, whose country is still in mired in controversy, drag- many” and “co-facilitated” an undeclared war with Rus- ging Israel into a battle over the murder of European Jews. sia in which the Kremlin has history debates still raging The dispute over the cur- repeatedly accused it of ter- in Europe three-quarters of rent commemoration echoes a rorizing its Jewish population, a century after the end of similar fight over the last one, announced on Sunday that he World War II. in 2015, when Poland declined would attend the Jerusalem Some 46 presidents, princ- to invite Putin to attend a me- gathering. Only days earlier, es and prime ministers con- morial event at the Auschwitz his ambassador in Tel Aviv told verged on the Israeli capital on concentration camp in south- JTA that the matter was “still 243 WEST PARK AVENUE, STE 100 Thursday for the Fifth World ern Poland. Putin was subse- under consideration.” WINTER PARK, FL 32789 Holocaust Forum, an event quently invited to appear at Despite persistent rumors organized by President Re- an alternate event organized that Zelensky was holding off WWW.KELLYPRICEANDCOMPANY.COM uven Rivlin, Yad Vashem and by Kantor’s European Jewish on announcing his attendance the Israeli Foreign Ministry Congress in Prague, eliciting because he was not among to commemorate the 75th fierce protests by Czech Jews. the speakers, the Jewish anniversary of the liberation The Russian leader ended up comedian-turned-politician of Auschwitz. The brainchild attending an International told that of European Jewish Congress Holocaust Remembrance he had postponed his decision Hale Honeybells head Moshe Kantor, the event Day event at the Jewish Mu- due to the recent downing of The once a year citrus sensation! will feature addresses by the seum and Tolerance Center a Ukrainian jet over Tehran. leaders of Germany and Allied in Moscow. “I think I should [speak], nations, including Russian “Neither Russia nor Poland but I will go anyway,” he ONLY President Vladimir Putin. are innocent when speaking was quoted as saying. “It is Kantor has asserted that about the Second World War very important to honor the $ the event’s purpose is “to or the Holocaust,” said Havi memory of the Holocaust 99* discuss moral status of the Dreifuss, a historian at Tel Aviv victims.” 29 world, to examine the situa- University. “This ceremony, Others in took a more Special limited time offer! tion of civil societies and work which should have promoted confrontational approach. A together to address threats discussions about the Ho- spokesman for the Vaad, one and dangers.” But that mes- locaust and anti-Semitism, of several competing umbrella sage is proving at odds with became a platform for politi- organizations claiming to the divisions the event has cal conflict over history. It is represent Ukrainian Jewry, generated. not a historical debate but a accused Kantor of working Angered by Putin’s invita- political and diplomatic one to “create a good format for tion to address the gathering, that uses—and mainly mis- Vladimir Putin to instrumen- Polish President Andrzej Duda uses—history.” talize the Holocaust subject announced earlier this month Russia and Poland are hard- for propaganda needs.” that he would withdraw from ly the only post-communist A spokesperson for the the commemoration and nations continuing to wage World Holocaust Forum, attend his own event at Aus- public battles over wartime the nongovernmental orga- chwitz if he were not allowed guilt. In Hungary, a dispute nization Kantor chairs, said to speak. Yad Vashem pushed over how to portray the decisions regarding speakers back, saying it was “especially country’s collaboration with had been made in conjunction appropriate” for the leaders Germany delayed the opening with the Israeli government of the Allies that “liberated of a Holocaust museum in and that “it would be a great Europe” to speak. Budapest for years. Lithuania, shame to waste this opportu- Buy 12 get 12 more pieces Poland and Russia have a which has come under fire for nity on disagreements, diplo- FREE! tense relationship compli- rewriting its own wartime matic rivalries and politics.” cated by a bloody past, and history to absolve its citizens Both Yad Vashem and Call 1-844-840-0322 to Order Item 2693X they continue to tussle over of Holocaust crimes, has Rivlin’s office declined to or Visit HaleGroves.com/A12740 responsibility for wartime criticized Russia for its own comment on Putin’s presence. Only $29.99 plus $5.99 shipping & processing. atrocities. In December, Putin revisionism. Israel has largely tried to Satisfaction completely guaranteed. IC: HMVW-J321 accused Poland of cooperating “In the end, most important avoid directly addressing with Germany in 1938 and is that whoever does speak called Poland’s prewar ambas- should speak the historical Europe on page 15A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 11A OBITUARIES Central Florida Synagogues

SHELDON DANIEL son, Neal (Genie) Blaher of Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- BROWN Fern Park and Michael Blaher pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL Sheldon D. Brown, age 84, of Fern Park; and two grand- 32810. 407-599-1180 www. Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; of Winter Springs, passed children. In addition to her bethshalommemorialchapel. 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. away at AdventHealth—Win- husband, she was predeceased com. Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. ter Park, on Thursday, Jan. 2, by her brothers, Bernard Delin ROSALIE JEAN KLEIN JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. 2020. A native of New York and Robert Delinsky. Rosalie J. Klein, age 75, of City, he was born on Jan. 15, Funeral services and burial Altamonte Springs, passed Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, 1935, to the Late Jacob and took place at Tmeple Is- away at AdventHealth—Al- 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Sylvia Lipschitz Brown. rael Cemetery. In memory of tamonte Springs, on Sunday, Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- On Aug. 25, 1974, in New Dorothy N. Blaher, the family Jan. 12, 2020. Mrs. Klein was 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. York, he married the former requests contributions to the born in New York on Sept. Harriet Victor, his wife of more Alzheimer’s Assocation, www. 30, 1944. For many eyars, Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. than 45 years, who survives alz.org she taught in the pre-school jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; him. He worked for many Arrangements entrusted to at Congregation of Reform Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. years in the clothing industry Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Judaism and the JCC. She was Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, as a credit manager. They pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL the widow of the late Arnold 321-777-2770. relocated to the Orlando area 32810. 407-599-1180 www. D. Klein who passed away in from Queens in 2016. bethshalommemorialchapel. 2014. She is survived by her Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- In addition to his wife, com. son, Rick Klein of Lake Mary. 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat Mr. Brown is survived by his ROSALIND GREENHUT A graveside service was held services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. children Jodi (Limoni) Brown Rosalind Greenhut, age 97, at Congregation of Reform Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. of Winter Springs, Steven of Altamonte Springs, passed Judaism Cemetery in Gotha. (Rachel) Brown of North away peacefully on Thursday, Arrangements entrusted to betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Carolina, and Rochelle Brown Jan. 16, 2020, at her residence. Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. of New York; and eight grand- A native of Bronx, New York, pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. children. He is also survived she was born on Nov. 18, 1922, 32810. 407-599-1180 www. by two sisters, Marcia Saleh of one of four daughters born bethshalommemorialchapel. Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; New York and Janice Tischler to the late Samuel and Ethel com Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. of South Florida. Bortner Fisher. TAMARA KAUFMAN Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; A graveside service was Mrs. Greenhut was a high Tamara Kaufman, age 90, of Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. held at Wellwood Cemetery school graduate and worked for Charlevoix, Michigan, passed in Farmingdale, N.Y. nearly 40 years in the Assessor’s away peacefully at Hiland Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, In memory of Sheldon D. Office in the City of New York. Cottage/McLaren Hospital Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. Brown, the family requests She was married to the late Hospice in Petosky, Mich., on Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. donations to Autism Speaks Adolph Greenhut for 25 years Jan. 8, 2020. Mrs. Kaufman bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. (https:// www.autismspeaks. when he passed away in 1967. was born in Korestan, Rus- org/). She remained in New York until sian, to the late Meyer and Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation Arrangements entrusted to relocating to the Orlando area Sonia Shirman Drianksi, on holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- in 1989, and became a member June 14, 1929. com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL of the Congregation of Liberal Mrs. Kaufman was a home- Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; 32810. 407-599-1180 www. Judaism (now Congregation of maker and the widow of the www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. bethshalommemorialchapel. Reform Judaism). late Famuel Kaufman who com. Mrs. Greenhut is survived passed away in 2012. Residents Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., DOROTHY NORMA by her sons, Richard (Marilyn) of Williamsburg, they were Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. BLAHER Greenhut of Apopka and Mi- among the earliest members Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; Dorothy Norma Blaher, chael (Carmen) Greenhut of of Southwest Orlando Jew- www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th age 87, of Fern Park, passed Long Island, New York. She ish Congregation. Following away on Friday evening, Dec. is also survived by her grand- Mr. Kaufman’s death, she Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. 27, 2019, at Longwood VITAS children—Amy, Eric (Pam), relocated to Michigan to be Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. and Hospice. Born in Lowell, Debbie, Steven and Lynn; and closer to her family. Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- Mass., she was one of three two great-grandchildren. In Mrs. Kaufman is survived children and the only daugh- addition to her husband and by her son Nathan (Cindy) 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. ter, born to the late Samuel parents, she was also prede- Kaufman of Charlevoix, Mich. Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- and Sarah Palefsky Delinsky. ceased by her son Kenneth. And her grandchildren— 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Dorothy attended college for Graveside funeral services Isaac, Jacob, Daniel, Michael, Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for a time and worked as an of- and interment were held at Jordan, Benjamin and Yael; fice manager in the medical the Congregation of Reform and her great-grandchil- services and holiday schedules. field. She, her late husband, Judaism Cemetery in Gotha, dren—Zoe, Samuel, Maya, Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- Morris, who passed away in with Rabbi Steven W. Engel Joseph and Sloan. gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. August 2012, and their family, officiating. Graveside funeral ser- Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- relocated to the Orlando area In memory of Rosalind vices and burial were held at in 1964. She was a former Greenhut, the family requests Congregation Ohev Shalom Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv member of Temple Israel and donations to VITAS Health- Cemetery with Rabbi Arnold Please call for times. Congregation Ohev Shalom. care, www.vitas.com. Siegel of Jewish Family Ser- Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- Norma is survived by her Arrangements entrusted to vices officiating. Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Dental Insurance Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat Get the dental care you deserve with dental insurance service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. It can help cover the services you’re most likely to use — Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: Cleanings X-rays Fillings Crowns Dentures Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. Preventive care starts right away Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; Helps cover over 350 services Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Go to any dentist you want – but save more Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. with one in our network Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. No deductible, no annual maximum templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by Torah study. Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road Call now to get this FREE 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Information Kit! Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. 1-855-928-1038 shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, dental50plus.com/heritage 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, 7:30 p.m. Product not available in all states. Includes the Participating Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/certificate of this type. Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-888-799-4433 or respond for similar offer. Certificate tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN). Rider kinds B438/B439. (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa 6154-0120 PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 Jeff Goldblum, Terry Gross and Marc Maron get emotional tracing their Jewish heritage on ‘Finding Your Roots’ By Gabe Friedman Tuesday night explored the On Goldblum’s mother’s train to the Dutch port of Rot- family trees of actor Jeff Gold- side, his great grandfather terdam, where he boarded a (JTA)—The latest episode blum, NPR host Terry Gross Abraham Temeles left his ship for Halifax, Novia Scotia. of PBS’ celebrity genealogy and comedian Marc Maron. hometown of Zloczow, a town The trip wasn’t easy. show “Finding Your Roots” As host Henry Louis Gates, in the Austrio-Hungarian Temeles, who was 50 at the was a lesson in Jewish history. Jr. explained, each of them has empire, in the early 1900s time, likely stayed in steer- Titled “Beyond the Pale”—a “deep Jewish roots,” but they because of the rampant age for several days during reference to the Pale of Settle- all knew next to nothing about anti-Semitism. Historians the journey. He traveled on ment, the region of what was their ancestors. Here’s a quick on Gates’ team believe that the SS Vulturno, which sunk then Imperial Russia where breakdown of their individual like many Jewish migrants two years later, killing over many Ashkenazi Jews have Jewish histories. at the time, he likely traveled 100 Jewish migrants. roots—the episode that aired Jeff Goldblum 1,000 miles across Europe by “It’s just a random piece of luck that I’m here at all I guess,” Goldblum said. On his father’s side, great- great-grandfather Zelik Povartzik left his hometown of Starobin, Russia, in 1911, just a year before it was overcome by anti-Semitic violence. In 1941, when the Nazis invaded Russia, they killed most of Jeff Goldblum on an episode of “Finding Your Roots.” the remaining Jews in Staro- bin, wiping a large chunk of heads against cobblestones republic of Poland. In 1914, You could be missing out on benefits like: Goldblum’s family out of the and bayoneted adults, killing at the outset of World War historical record. 7,000 people in days. Most of I, Russia invaded the Galicia $0 Copays, $0 Deductibles, $0 Premiums The only descendant Gates’ Gross’ relatives from Tarnow region of which Drohobycz team could track down was a disappeared from the record was a part of. Russian soldiers Plus Dental, Vision, Hearing and more. second cousin once removed at that point—except for one beat, raped and killed many who died fighting for the So- survivor named Nathan Zeller, of its Jews. viet army against the Nazis. who only lived a few more Gates traced Maron’s fa- Call now to see if you qualify for these amazing benefits! “It’s moving, it’s very mov- years until his death at the ther’s side back to a great- ing,” Goldblum said as he held Flossenburg concentration great-grandfather named back tears at the end of the camp in Bavaria. Morris Mostowitz, who owned episode. “It’s made everything I a chain of grocery stores in 844.876.6601 Terry Gross know about the Holocaust the Charleston area in the late All Terry Gross knew about very specific and concrete,” 19th century. Mostowitz had TTY 711 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern, Monday to Friday her grandparents’ Jewish his- she said. “I always ask myself moved there with a wave of Call now to speak with a licensed agent! tory was that they all hailed if it was time to flee, would I other Jews looking to fill needs from what they called the “old know, would I have the cour- for merchants and tradesmen country.” age to leave?” in the wake of the Civil War. easyMedicare is an affiliate of e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., a private licensed representative of Medicare insurance organizations with a Medicare contract. When she and her parents Marc Maron But Morris was no saint— easyMedicare.com is not affiliated with or acting on behalf of any government agency or program. Prescription, dental, hearing and vision benefits are not guaranteed, are only available in select plans and are not available in every state or zip code. The product described in this advertisement is a Medicare Advantage once visited the United States Maron spent most of his he was involved in at least a Plan with Part D prescription drug coverage and may not be available in your area. Your eligibility is not guaranteed. This is not a complete listing of plans available Holocaust Memorial Museum segment expressing shock at dozen crimes, including horse in your service area. For a complete listing, please contact 1-800-Medicare (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week or consult www.Medicare.gov. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments and restrictions in Washington, D.C., her fa- the details revealed about his theft and illegal liquor sales, may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or member cost-share may change on January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. ther teared up seeing part of a family, such as the fact that his and wound up getting sued by fence from a Jewish cemetery maternal grandmother spent his son Barney over a loan he in Tarnow, Poland. 13 days in steerage on a ship to never paid back. As Gates’ researcher dis- migrate to the United States Maron comically found covered, both of her paternal before . some similarities in personal- grandparents were born there “I don’t know how they did ity between himself and Mor- Walk-In Tubs in the 1880s and immigrated it... just the idea that you’re ris, before ending his segment - to the U.S. in early 1900s. gonna leave your country, on a self-reflective note. WALK IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $1,500 Each had family that chose you’re gonna pack up, every- “It does resonate, the fact to stay, despite the rising body’s gonna go... and get on that no matter how religious ✓ EXPERIENCE YOU CAN anti-Semitism around them. a boat? Are you kidding?” he you are or what makes you a TRUST! When Hitler invaded Po- said at one point. “A boat? I Jew in your particular life, the Only American Standard has land in 1939, Tarnow’s Jewish can’t be on a boat for an hour fact that you are defined on OVER 140 years of experience population of about 25,000 without getting sick.” some level in a very real way by and offers the Liberation Walk-In quickly found itself cloistered Maron’s maternal great- the reality of anti Semitism... Bathtub. in a ghetto. In 1942, Nazis great-grandfather worked there’s something about that ✓ SUPERIOR DESIGN! began slaughtering them—a in a petroleum factory in awareness that is still and Drohobycz, in what was then currently tremendously im- Ultra low easy entry and exit firsthand account said that design, wide door, built-in safety the Nazis knocked children’s part of the newly formed portant,” he said. bar and textured floor provides a safer bathing experience. ✓ PATENTED QUICK-DRAIN® Belgian leader celebrates Holocaust TECHNOLOGY ✓ LIFETIME WARRANTY! The ONLY Lifetime Warranty rescuer’s 100th birthday AND on the bath installation, By Cnaan Liphshiz and members of his delegation ghetto of Krakow, hid her in INCLUDING labor backed by in her bed at her modest home her apartment and created a American Standard. (JTA)—One week before in Krakow. She did not say false, non-Jewish identity for ✓ 44 HYDROTHERAPY JETS! International Holocaust Re- much during the encounter, her, allowing Goldstein to More than any other tub we’ve membrance Day, dozens of but beamed for the dozen or escape to Germany. seen. European officials arrived in so people who filled her living Nowak even gave Goldstein Poland for a large commemo- room to capacity. her own identity card until she ration event at Auschwitz. Jambon suggested that his got the false papers. German FREE! The delegation from the visit to Auschwitz would not occupation forces likely would Savings Include an -based European have been complete without have killed Nowak for any of American Standard visiting Nowak. those actions. Right Height Toilet Jewish Association visited FREE! ($500 Value) the former Nazi death camp, “Having the opportunity to Visiting along with Jam- located about 20 miles from visit a lady like Mrs. Nowak bon was Michael Freilich, Krakow, on Tuesday. shows us what heroism really the only Orthodox Jewish Few of the officials, how- is, shows us what it means lawmaker in Belgium’s fed- Lifetime Warranty! ever, took time from their to bring light in the darkest eral parliament. Finance Options Available* busy agendas to meet with times in modern history,” “My own grandfather sur- elderly Holocaust witnesses, Jambon told the Jewish Tele- vived the war thanks to righ- whose numbers decrease graphic Agency. teous individuals,” Freilich Limited Time Offer! Call Today! every year. One exception Yad Vashem, Israel’s Ho- said. “It is our duty to honor was Jan Jambon, the prime locaust research authority, these people who risked their minister of the Flemish state recognized Nowak in 1995 lives to save Jews.” 877-277-2614 in Belgium. as a Righteous Among the The visit was organized by On Monday, Jambon visited Nations for risking her life the From the Depths com- Or visit: www.walkintubinfo.com/heritage the home of Maria Nowak, a to save her Jewish friend and memoration group. “It was Polish woman who risked her classmate Helena Goldstein. obvious to me to invite them Discount applied at time of purchase. Terms and Conditions Apply. * Subject to 3rd party credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Receive a free American Standard Cadet Toilet with full installation of a Liberation Walk-In Bath, Liberation Shower, or Deluxe Shower. Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one life to save Jews during the Nowak smuggled food to Gold- to join me in wishing a happy per household. Must be first time purchaser. All offers subject to change prior to purchase. See www.AmericanStandardBathtubs.com for other restrictions and Holocaust, to celebrate her stein’s family, and after the birthday to a true hero,” Jonny for licensing, warranty, and company information. * CSLB B982796; Suffolk NY:5543IH; NYC:HIC#2022748-DCA. Safety Tubs Co. LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY. 100th birthday. Nazis killed the family, Nowak Daniels, the Jewish group’s Nowak received Jambon helped her friend escape the founder, said about Nowak. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs

Orthodox-run soup The prime minister appar- the Serbian national flag at members will travel on faced numerous allegations ish composer and conductor kitchen brings together ently believed that the current the Novi Dvor building. Wednesday to Israel to partici- of anti-Israel bias, including Leonard Bernstein. Jewish and black leaders caretaker Knesset would Vucic tweeted a photo of the pate the following day in the by Israel’s government, said: The untitled film is ex- for MLK Day not be able to form a House flag on Tuesday with the words 5th World Holocaust Forum “The State of Israel is now a pected to begin production By Ben Sales Committee and vote on the “This sign was a symbol of an at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. regional power. For decades early next year and will be NEW YORK (JTA)—An immunity request, and that attempt to destroy the Jewish In addition to Pelosi, the it has occupied Palestinian released in theaters before Orthodox-run soup kitchen the request would not be taken people by the Nazis. Today it congressional delegation in- territories. But some here the film premieres on Netflix, brought together a diverse up until the Knesset formed is a badge of honor. 75 years cludes Reps Nita Lowey and will always see their nation Deadline first reported. group of local leaders to stock after the March 2 national later. Never again.” Eliot Engel, D-N.Y; Joe Wilson, through the prism of persecu- The movie will span more shelves for charity on Martin elections. Idaho governor recog- R-S.C.; Debbie Wasserman tion and survival.” than 30 years, telling the story Luther King Jr. Day. Knesset Speaker Yuli Edel- nizes 125th anniversary Schultz and Ted Deutch, Guerin’s “attempt to link of the complicated relation- The event, run by Masbia, a stein announced Sunday that of state’s Jewish com- D-Fla.; and Brad Schneider, the Israeli-Palestinian con- ship between Bernstein, of soup kitchen network based in he would convene lawmakers munity D-Ill. flict to the horrors of the “West Side Story” fame, and the largely Orthodox Brook- next week to vote on forming By Marcy Oster Edelstein: Knesset pre- Holocaust was crass and of- his wife, Felicia Montealegre. lyn neighborhood of Borough the House Committee, raising (JTA)—Gov. Brad Little of pares to debate possible fensive,” Board of Deputies Bernstein, who died in 1990 Park, was meant as a display the ire of Likud lawmakers and Idaho recognized the 125th immunity for Netanyahu Vice President Amanda Bow- at 72, reportedly had affairs of solidarity following a rash Netanyahu. Benny Gantz and anniversary of the founding of (JNS)—Israeli Knesset man wrote in a statement. with men before and during of attacks on Jews in Brooklyn his Blue and White alliance his state’s Jewish community. Speaker Yuli Edelstein an- She said British Jews expect his marriage. and other Hasidic areas near had threatened to remove “We recognize the resil- nounced on Sunday that the an apology. The script was co-written New York City. Edelstein if he did not convene ience of the Jewish commu- Knesset plenum will debate The BBC’s press team has by Cooper with Josh Singer, Masbia also announced a the Knesset. nity in the face of great adver- next week Israeli Prime Min- not responded to numerous who wrote the Academy drive to donate goods via Ama- Benny Gantz says he sity, and we stand in solidarity ister Benjamin Netanyahu’s requests for a comment on Award-winning film “Spot- zon to communities in Puerto will annex Jordan Valley with our Jewish neighbors request for immunity from Twitter. light.” Rico, which has been affected after elections in opposition to all forms of prosecution in the three Guerin served as BBC’s Among the many co-pro- by recent earthquakes and is By Marcy Oster hate and ,” Little criminal cases facing him. Israel reporter between 2001 ducers are Martin Scorsese still recovering from Hur- JERUSALEM (JTA)—Ben- said Monday after signing an With Jerusalem hosting and 2005. and Steven Spielberg. The ricane Maria. Masbia ran a ny Gantz said that following official proclamation. more than 40 world leaders “Her lack of partiality on project initially started at similar drive for Puerto Rico in national elections in March, Idaho’s Jewish community this week for the 5th World the Israel-Palestine conflict Paramount, which will no 2017, when the hurricane hit. he will work to establish was established in Boise in Holocaust Forum, commem- has long been a matter of longer be involved, according The event attracted sev- Israeli sovereignty over the 1895 by Moses Alexander, who orating the 75th anniversary concern,” Bowman wrote. to reports. eral Jewish local officials, Jordan Valley “in coordina- went on to become the capital of the liberation of Auschwitz, Gideon Falter of the Cam- Cooper, who also directed including New York City tion with the international city’s mayor and later Idaho and with International Ho- paign Against Antisemitism and starred in the successful Councilman Kalman Yeger, community.” governor. He was among the locaust Remembrance Day watchdog group wrote: “Few “A Star Is Born,” has been State Assemblyman Simcha “We would like to reiterate first elected Jewish governors falling on Jan. 27, the earli- could imagine perverting working closely with Bern- Eichenstein and Aron Wieder, that the Jordan Valley serves in the United States, serving est a vote can be held is next what is supposed to be an stein’s three children for the a legislator from Rockland as the eastern border of the from 1915 until 1919. Tuesday, Jan. 28. educational piece about the past two years, according to County, the site of the stab- State of Israel in all future The state’s first synagogue, Netanyahu’s aides were Holocaust to instead fuel the Deadline. bing last month at a rabbi’s scenarios,” Gantz, chair- now named Ahavath Beth reportedly angered by the very antisemitism that such The actor has always been home on Hanukkah. man of the Blue and White Israel, was completed a year announcement, saying that education is supposed to fascinated with conduct- Also present was Denise alliance, which garnered the later. It is the oldest synagogue Edelstein “fell into the trap prevent, but that is what the ing, Deadline wrote, but the Ridley, the city councilwoman most votes in the last election, in continuous use west of the laid by the left,” which is us- BBC has done.” “charged and complex rela- who represents the Greenville said on Tuesday during a visit Mississippi, the Idaho Press ing the Knesset to “neutralize Israeli teen stumbles on tionship” between Bernstein section of Jersey City, where to the area. reported. Netanyahu.” Greek antiquity while and his wife is what led him two shooters killed four people “Past governments that Idaho also has Jewish com- Blue and White Party leader foraging for mushrooms to make the film. in an attack on a kosher super- have discussed returning munities in the cities of Sun Benny Gantz welcomed the By Marcy Oster Ukrainian president and market. The largely African- this land have made a griev- Valley, Pocatello, Moscow and decision, tweeting on Sunday JERUSALEM (JTA)—An Is- his delegation give their American neighborhood has ous security and strategic Coeur d’Alene, according to night, “Netanyahu requested raeli seventh-grader who was seats at Israel Holocaust a growing Jewish population. mistake. We see this land as the report. a debate on immunity—Ne- foraging for mushrooms near forum to survivors Several pastors, local of- an integral part of the State leads con- tanyahu will get [a debate]. his home unearthed a marble By Marcy Oster ficials and representatives of of Israel,” he said. gressional delegation to We’ll prevent an extremist slab with a Greek inscription JERUSALEM (JTA)— the New York Police Depart- Gantz said that until Is- Poland and Israel immunity coalition from from the Byzantine period. Ukrainian President Volody- ment also were on hand for rael has sovereignty, it would By Marcy Oster continuing to drag down Stav Meir, 13, of Caesarea, myr Zelensky and his delega- the Masbia event. continue to cultivate the (JTA)—House Speaker Israel solely for the personal found the artifact last week, tion to the World Holocaust “When you’re being at- Jordan Valley and ensure its Nancy Pelosi, leading a con- interests of Netanyahu.” according to a statement is- Forum gave up their seats tacked, we need other people, development, agricultural gressional delegation to Edelstein’s announcement sued Wednesday by the Israel at the main ceremony at Yad other neighbors, to stick up and physical infrastructure, Poland and Israel to com- comes after last week’s Knes- Antiquities Authority. Vashem in Jerusalem so that and to stop the hate,” Yosef settlement and tourism. memorate 75 years since the set vote to establish a House Stav saw the smooth stone Holocaust survivors could Rapaport, father of Masbia’s Prime Minister Benjamin liberation of Auschwitz, laid Committee to debate the im- sticking out of the ground, have them. founder, Alex Rapaport, said Netanyahu, who previously a wreath at the former Nazi munity issue. likely unearthed due to days A limited number of the 800 at the event. “If children are has called for annexation of camp on Tuesday. The vote constitutes a po- of heavy rains. His archaeol- seats at the Forum ceremony being separated from their the Jordan Valley, responded Pelosi joined her Polish tential setback for the prime ogy class in school helped him on Thursday afternoon were parents at the border, put immediately to Gantz, his counterpart, Elzbieta Witek, minister, as the committee’s realize that the piece was an set aside for survivors, Army into camps—yes they are rival for the prime minister the speaker of the Sejm, the ruling will likely be delivered antiquity and he immediately Radio first reported. One camps—I protest. You can’t post. lower house of parliament, before the new round of Israeli reported his discovery. An Israeli government minister, be quiet when you have dis- “Why wait until after the and Polish Senate Speaker elections. archaeologist came to recover Minister of Environmental crimination.” election if we can apply Tomasz Grodzki in the wreath Should Netanyahu’s im- the artifact. Protection Ze’ev Elkin, an- Israel’s parliament sovereignty over the Jordan laying next to the Auschwitz munity request be denied, his Peter Gendelman, a Cae- nounced after hearing the schedules immunity Valley right now with broad death wall, the site of inmate trial could begin immediately. sarea researcher at the Israel report that he would give up hearings for Netanyahu consensus in the Knesset?” executions. Alternately, if it is approved, Antiquities Authority, identi- his seat for a survivor and By Marcy Oster Netanyahu tweeted. “It is an honor to lead a the immunity granted would fied the piece as a tombstone called on his fellow ministers JERUSALEM (JTA)—Prime The prime minister then distinguished bipartisan del- last only for the term of the burial inscription, which in- to do the same. Minister Benjamin Netan- reiterated in a meeting with egation to Poland and Israel to Knesset that approved it, dicates the grave’s location in “We learnt that many of the yahu requested immunity in leaders of West Bank region solemnly commemorate the namely until the March 2 the cemetery and the identity Holocaust survivors have not the three corruption cases of Binyamin region that he horrors of the Shoah and to election, at which point Ne- of the deceased. been able to visit the World against him—and now the would extend Israeli sover- reaffirm America’s enduring tanyahu would have to apply “Already, in ancient times, Holocaust Forum. Our delega- Knesset will discuss. eignty over all West Bank commitment to our sacred again to renew it. Caesarea was a center of at- tion gave them our seats, as The Israeli parliament’s Ar- settlements. pledge: Never Again,” Pelosi BBC slammed for al- traction for a wealthy popula- many Israeli ministers did. rangements Committee said Gantz responded on social said in a statement before legedly linking Israel’s tion. The quality of the slab These people deserve these on Tuesday that the House media: “Bibi, first we’ll de- leaving for Poland. “We must treatment of Pales- discovered by Stav indicates honors most of all. We will Committee will begin im- liberate immunity and after- honor the memories of those tinians to Holocaust the wealthy status of the participate in all events and munity hearings on Jan. 30, wards we’ll manage applying murdered in this incompre- complex person entombed, as well as hold scheduled meetings,” though a House Committee sovereignty.” He was referring hensible horror by maintain- By Cnaan Liphshiz the customs and beliefs of Zelensky, who is Jewish, said has yet to be formed. The full to Netanyahu’s request for ing constant vigilance against (JTA)—British Jews pro- inhabitants of Caesarea in the in a tweet. Knesset will vote on Jan. 28 immunity from prosecution hatred and persecution today. tested what they perceived to Byzantine period,” Gendel- Yad Vashem criticized the to set up the required House from the Knesset on corrup- In the face of rising anti- be a BBC reporter’s claim that man said in a statement. “This decision, reportedly calling it Committee. There are six ses- tion charges in three criminal Semitism and appalling acts the Holocaust has distorted inscription joins a large col- “puzzling.” sions over the course of one cases against him. of bigotry around the world, Israelis’ perception of reality lection of burial inscriptions “It has been explained to week allotted for the hearings Serbian president flies we must all renew our deter- and the occupation of Pales- previously discovered around the president that survivors ending on Feb. 6. yellow flag with Star of mination to defend human tinian land. ancient Caesarea.” who made inquiries have been Hours before a deadline David to mark Holocaust rights and human dignity. The rebuke Thursday by Stav has received a cer- answered and that one cannot early this month, Netanyahu Remembrance Day May the lives of all lost in the Board of Deputies of tificate of appreciation for give survivors the runaround announced that he would ask By Marcy Oster the Shoah continue to be a British Jews, the Campaign his good citizenship and has in the present conditions. It is the Knesset to grant him the (JTA)—Serbian President source of moral action to the Against Antisemitism and been invited with his class for regretful that he made such parliamentary immunity. Aleksandar Vucic is flying a world today.” the editor in chief of the Jew- a special lesson by the Israel a move at an event titled ‘Re- Attorney General Avichai yellow flag to mark Holocaust Some 1.1 million people, ish Chronicle was over Orla Antiquities Authority about membering the Holocaust— Mandelblit cannot open trial Remembrance Day at his offi- mostly Jews, were killed at Guerin’s report Wednesday his discovery. fighting anti-Semitism,’” proceedings against Netan- cial residence in in the capital Auschwitz-Birkenau between on the commemoration of Bradley Cooper will the Holocaust memorial and yahu before the immunity of Belgrade. 1940 and 1945. On Jan. 27, the 75th anniversary of the direct and star in Netflix museum said in a statement request is considered. The flag, which bears a Star the annual World Holocaust Auschwitz Nazi death camp’s film about Leonard given to Ynet. But Netanyahu will have of David and the word “Jude,” Remembrance Day com- liberation. Bernstein Dozens of world leaders to face a trial at some point: is meant to evoke the yellow memoration marks 75 years Against the background By Marcy Oster were in Israel on Thursday for The immunity would last only star badge that Jews were since Auschwitz was liberated of soldiers visiting the Yad (JTA)—Bradley Cooper will the World Holocaust Forum, until the Knesset that grants forced to wear during the Ho- by Soviet forces. Vashem Holocaust museum direct, produce and star in a marking the 75th anniversary it is dissolved. locaust. It is flying alongside Pelosi and six Congress in Jerusalem, Guerin, who has Netflix film about the late Jew- of the liberation of Auschwitz. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 Christian students celebrate a life-changing journey in Israel By Eliana Rudee their communities and, more said, adding that one of her broadly, in America.” biggest takeaways was “know- (JNS)—As many as 500 Also confirming the trip’s ing that what I saw in Israel Christian students gathered positive impact, third-party was so different than what I in Jerusalem recently for studies on the Passages trips read in the media.” a mega-event marking the show participants go back Since her trip, DeWitt has Passages organization’s fifth with a deeper appreciation for returned to Israel four more anniversary. With 8,000 their faith, as well as a broader times, has volunteered with students who have arrived in understanding of Israel and Passages, and will begin a full- Israel so far, that number is the Jewish people. According time job with the organization expected to reach 10,000 by to the study, once home, 92 in February as their program the end of next year. percent of students reported coordinator for media and For many of the students, having a deeper understand- communications. the Passages nine-day trip to ing of their Scriptures and Darion Ouliguian, 22, from Israel represented their first- faith; 95 percent had a deeper Temecula, Calif., also reported ever visit to Israel. Through- appreciation for the Jewish a positive personal impact out the experience, students community and traditions; from his time in Israel in the discover the deep roots of and 84 percent felt motivated winter of 2018. For him as Christianity in the place where to speak about the signifi- a Christian, he said, it was that ancient faith was born, cance of Israel. “critical for my faith to visit bringing the Bible tangibly Mattanah DeWitt, 21, re- the land of the Bible,” and “to Young Americans visit the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem as part of a nine-day trip to life. turned to Friendship, Tenn., see and witness the realities to Israel organized by Passages, a Christian nonprofit that offers Christian college students According to the organiza- from her Passages trip in happening on the ground for with leadership potential an innovative approach to experiencing Israel. tion, Passages was founded June 2017 “knowing” that myself.” in light of young Americans she had to stay involved The trip, Ouliguian told on the importance of the born into Christian families afterwards. Beforehand, she JNS, “affirmed my faith in program. who have been moving away “hadn’t thought much about my God and the Bible, and Addressing the students, from their faith. According going to Israel,” but when she that I was able to witness the U.S. Ambassador to Israel to a recent study by the Pew realized that she would be able very places where God had David Friedman said, “At a Research Center, only 65 to visit the locations of stories interacted with his people. time when many academic percent of American adults from the Bible, she decided to Additionally, this experience institutions can no longer be define themselves as practic- explore “the birthplace of my allowed me to grow closer to trusted to provide an honest ing Christians—a decrease of Christian faith and the point the Jewish people by listening and objective perspective on 12 percentage points in the of connection that my faith to their stories, seeing how Israel, it is more important past decade. has with the Jewish faith.” they live their daily lives and than ever that young student The trip therefore aims to By the end of the trip, she witnessing the diversity of the leaders have the opportunity rejuvenate the students as told JNS, “I was looking out of Jewish people.” to see the true picture for they explore a land replete my window in Jerusalem, and I Ouliguian returned to Isra- themselves.” with historical significance just sat on my bed and started el this winter for the Passages Michael Oren, former Knes- to Christianity and connect crying. Over the nine days, I fellowship program, helping set member and Israeli ambas- them to modern-day Israel. had gained such a connec- to lead the trip on a bus with sador to the United States, Participants return equipped tion—not just with the place first-time participants. remarked, “When you travel to build bridges of understand- of Israel but with the people “The more I visit Israel, through this country, you Mattanah DeWitt, 21, from Friendship, Tenn., during her ing and friendship with the of Israel, and it started to feel the more I understand the have to know that this country 2017 Passages trip to Israel. Jewish state, the diverse people like home to me and I didn’t need to share what I had belongs to you, too. It belongs who live there and the Jewish want to leave.” witnessed and to continue to to you because of what you JNS, catalyzes a “latent love and its people, showing the community back home. According to DeWitt, the stand alongside the Jewish believe in because this is part of scripture through an im- complex reality and building Of the students, Scott Passages trip is “not just a people,” he added. “With the of your faith. Your faith gives mersive experience in the empathy.” Phillips, executive director of one-time experience, but rise of anti-Semitism around you a part of this land and a land, creating a historic win For young Christians, she Passages, told JNS that “their the beginning of a life-long the world, now is the time for part of this sacred city.” for both Jews and Christians, said, the experience “unveils eyes are opened to a highly leadership journey that each the future leaders to witness “Never in history has there and indeed, everyone who the full cultural and his- important part of the world, Christian student takes.” the realities that are truly been a time like this, when lives there.” torical context of their faith, as well as personal access to It helps students “realize happening on the ground and Christians and Jews can gath- Rivka Kidron, co-founder strengthening their connec- a growing alumni community the ways they can contribute to interact with the Jewish er around shared values—val- of the program, told JNS that tion to Christianity at a key post-trip, which can provide to the world through their people.” ues that come from the Bible, since its establishment, Pas- moment in their lives.” them with resources to con- leadership abilities and faith, ‘A part of this land’ a book we both share—to sages has shown its students, As a result, she said, “thou- tinue to pursue leadership in and advocate for Israel,” she At the mega event on Jan. 2, make the world a better place,” who she called the religious, sands of students have come various American and Israeli added co-founder Robert business, social and political home from Israel with a re- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 leaders similarly commented Nicholson. Passages, he told leaders of tomorrow, “the land newed passion and purpose.” S E A N S C A M P S P A R 14 15 16 A T R A P A L U L A E D U 17 18 19 C H I V A S R E G A L T I M Young people are responsible for most 20 21 22 R E S D A T H A N O R E O 23 24 25 26 E L E V E N A B E R L O U R of New York City’s anti-Semitic attacks 27 28 29 O D D S E T A I L By Ben Sales They viewed artifacts like about hate. The museum has a very specific meaning, 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 A S S N R A J I N E P T the shoes of victims or an also will provide professional it stands for something.” 38 39 40 41 42 NEW YORK (JTA)—Jyrell SS helmet, and heard about development to teachers. Deborah Lauter, who heads R U E J A M E S O N U S D McGriff, an African-American how economic uncertainty “What you’re going to learn the city’s Office for the Preven- 43 44 45 46 M E L B A W A R I M U S eighth-grader who lives in in Germany led to anti- today is critically important to tion of Hate Crimes, turned to 47 48 49 50 51 the Williamsburg section of Semitic discrimination and who we are,” New York City the students, who were mostly E L I A B P E A R Brooklyn, doesn’t interact then genocide. Schools Chancellor Richard people of color, and asked if 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 M A C A L L A N G U S T E R much with the many Or- Nearly two-thirds of the Carranza said at a museum they have ever been slurred 59 60 61 62 thodox Jews who share his anti-Semitic incidents in New news conference announcing by an epithet. A few raised O A T H P R O M O S O L E neighborhood. York are committed by young the initiative, adding that he their hands. 63 64 65 M R I B A L L A N T I N E S He sees them on the street people, according to Mitchell first understood the impact of “They know what it’s like to 66 67 68 or on buses. He also has fond Silber, UJA-Federation of New the Holocaust after appearing be the other,” she said. “They M O O O C E A N E R E C T memories of a Jewish teacher York’s top security official. in a grade-school play about know what it’s like to experi- 69 70 71 A N N W A Y N E N E S T S from years ago. The goal of the field trip was to Anne Frank as the famed ence pain and be targeted Jyrell has trouble under- give Jyrell and his classmates diarist’s father, Otto. because of your identity.” standing the current wave of a deeper understanding of the “We expect you to lead the Some of the students were anti-Semitism cresting over Holocaust in the hopes that way in creative, thoughtful guided on their tour by Abra- New York City, much of it in education will help prevent and productive dialogue about ham Foxman, the former his home borough. anti-Semitism in Brooklyn the value of living in a diverse longtime director of the Anti- “I know about what Hitler and elsewhere. and accepting city,” he said. Defamation League. Foxman, and the Nazis did to them, and It was the pilot of a program Carranza was not aware of who was hidden as a child I felt bad actually for them that will bring public school empirical data showing that during the Holocaust, told because they’ve been through students from three heav- Holocaust education leads to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency a lot,” the 13-year-old said of ily Orthodox neighborhoods a reduction in hate crimes. that the visit should be seen as the Jewish people. to the Museum of Jewish But he did say that the mu- a first step toward understand- Regarding the current anti- Heritage-A Living Memorial seum shows students how ing hate, not as a cure-all for Semitism, Jyrell said, “They’re to the Holocaust in downtown hateful words and symbols juvenile anti-Semitism. basically getting attacked for Manhattan. Eighth- and 10th- can escalate. He said one of “It’s a virus that can be no reason and they didn’t do graders from Williamsburg, the motivators of the current infected very quickly,” he anything to people who were Borough Park and Crown string of attacks is ignorance said. “Unlearning is a much attacking them. They’re good Heights will take the tours, of anti-Semitism’s lethal longer process. Education is people. There’s no reason to and the museum will also history. a patient, long-term process. do that to them.” offer free admission to any “The first step is just under- “Can one visit undo it? No. On Wednesday, Jyrell was New York City public school standing that symbols have But we hope that the personal among the dozens of eighth- student and three family meanings,” he said. “Don’t use experience of confronting graders from a Williamsburg members. these kinds of symbols if you what hate can do will impact public school who toured this Teachers have been given don’t know what they mean. students to say, ‘It matters to city’s Holocaust museum. resources on how to teach When you use a swastika, it me as well.’” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 PAGE 15A Youth Village, a boarding and always be there to help me ORT day school for at-risk youth in in my academic subjects From page 1A southern Israel. Now 17, she and with any other issue I’m left her home in Ukraine at the experiencing. I can honestly economic gap between the age of 14 without her parents say that my life here in Israel center and the periphery. ORT and made aliyah to Israel. is much better than it was in offers innovative educational Her life in Ukraine was Ukraine; that Kfar Silver has programs and state-of-the- filled with immense eco- changed my life completely.” art schools and facilities for nomic challenges and an Polina enjoys English and students with a focus on sci- uncertain future. Polina and diplomacy, which includes ence, technology, engineering her family made the choice a focus on negotiation and and math (STEM), creating a for her to move to Israel and communication. She says she path to success and economic live at Kfar Silver, which would like to work in the field independence, and support- would provide her with the of international relations. ing Israel’s strong economy best opportunities for her Q: What are your immedi- by training a workforce for future. ate and future goals for the the future. A young teen, she was organization? In the former Soviet Union scared to come to Israel A: My goal for ORT is to and other Diaspora Jewish without her family. When rebuild the strong American communities, ORT invests she arrived at Kfar Silver, she base of support that existed in Jewish schools, making was not able to read, write or years ago. I see three key ways them appealing to Jewish speak a word of Hebrew. She to begin that process. First is families by offering STEM was enrolled in an intensive to retell ORT’s incredible story education and a curriculum introductory Hebrew course; of 140 years of meaningful, that instills in students a now in her third year there, impactful work. Not enough strong sense of Jewish values she is fluent in Hebrew with people know its long history, and culture, leading to the an average score in her work and we want to show them how Children make challah as part of an ORT program. renewal of Jewish communal at 90 percent. ORT’s work impacts the Jew- life and deepened connections Polina shares, “I’m really ish world and addresses the thinking differently about spaces more broadly. By join- to Israel and the World ORT to Jewish identity for genera- proud of myself for advanc- issues they care about, such as how they give; they want to ing in the national conversa- General Assembly in Jerusa- tions to come. ing so far in Hebrew. I have strengthening and sustaining know a lot more about what tion with other Jewish orga- lem. These travel opportuni- Q: Can you describe an made a very close group Jewish life, and ensuring that they are investing in and why. nizations, both old and new, ties enable our supporters anecdote where ORT has of friends here who have Israelis in the periphery have We need to meet them where we can support each other in to experience our impact played a significant role in become my family. They the best opportunity possible they are in the conversation our work, and compare and up close through the eyes of helping people? support me in everything to be active and successful about Israel, Jewish life and contrast our respective roles our students and teachers, A: There are so many ORT I do. I love the teachers Israeli citizens. the various social-justice to play in world. and it all coincides with our success stories (or stories here—they work hard to Second, we need to respond issues that matter to them I hope to make progress milestone 140th anniversary of transformation), but Po- give me everything I need. to a Jewish philanthropic today. towards all three of these goals celebration. I can’t think of a lina is reflective of many of I know that if I need help landscape that has changed And finally, we need to in May, when we will explore better way to celebrate such the students at World ORT with anything, I can easily significantly in the last 15 to expand our presence and vis- our work in Israel together as an important time in this Kadima Mada’s Kfar Silver go to them, and they will 20 years. Funders today are ibility in Jewish communal part of ORT America’s Mission organization’s history. Cohen From page 4A that had seized Iran’s middle the 1979 revolution. The foundational thinkers of month, growing numbers of its arsenal. Compared to five classes during the 1960s, thousands of Iranians who modern Western liberalism, Iranians have shown them- years ago, then, an uprising first days of his mission and and the shah’s repressive have been caught on camera argued stridently against selves prepared to do exactly of Iranians against the regime struggle in Iran, our deceased rule which favored Western in the last few days refusing military interventions in the that. is taking place in much more great imam [Khomeini] gave interests and Israel.” to trample the U.S. and Israeli affairs of other countries, There are no obvious an- favorable international envi- the first priority to the issue In a tract he published in flags (another ritual as old as insisting that there were swers to the question of what ronment, thanks to the radi- of Palestine.” 1970, Khomeini articulated the revolution itself) are not, virtually no circumstances Western countries should do cal shift in Iran policy under This last observation is these principles even more therefore, simply waving a that could justify one country in Iran, as there are all sorts Trump. Iran’s rulers certainly certainly true. As the late succinctly. “We must protest middle finger at their rulers invading and overthrowing of good reasons why they know how vulnerable they are, Professor Robert Wistrich and make the people aware on their most sacred concern: the regime of another. Even should avoid full-scale war. which is why they want the pointed out in A Lethal Obses- that the Jews and their for- They are rejecting the basic so, Mill continued, discussion For most of the last 40 years, rest of us to believe that they sion, his final book on anti- eign backers are opposed to principles and worldview of of foreign engagement was at America has sought to contain will take any measures neces- Semitism, “in Khomeini’s the very foundations of Islam the Islamic Republic. And least warranted in circum- the Islamic Republic through sary to survive, even as their eyes, Jews were a major cause and wish to establish Jewish they are proving, yet again, stances where the people of economic sanctions and its revolutionary mission dies. of ‘Westoxification’ in Muslim domination throughout the that the people of Iran should the country in question had military presence in the wider Ben Cohen is a New York society, an important obstacle world,” he wrote. not be confused with the shown themselves willing Middle East. It has now added City-based journalist and to the recovery of its pristine Anti-Semitism, then, Islamic Republic that rules “to brave... danger for their to that pressure by confirming author who writes a weekly Islamic identity. He associated forms an integral part of the them. liberation.” that the option of eliminating column on Jewish and inter- them with American materi- Khomeinist political theol- In a famous essay of 1859, During the course of this Iranian leaders is a part of national affairs for JNS. alism, the acquisitive mania ogy that has driven Iran since John Stuart Mill, one of the

Viewpoint ELICIOUS From page 5A which adds to their struggle UCF Jewish student organi- GIVE D if they are unaware of faculty zations. Jesse Benjamin Slo- attending conferences serv- advocates on campus. mowitz recently completed THEY ing Jewish (or mostly Jewish) We support that co-cur- his B.A. in film at UCF. During audiences such as Pegisha, ricular activities be the same his time at UCF he represented AIPAC, ZOA, JNF, and oth- as those for religious accom- the Nicholson School of Com- ers, are also likely attending modations—notification in munication and Media on the WILL Jewish religious services on advance and not just during UCF Student Government, holidays that occur on class the first 10 days of class. This served as vice-president of or final exam days, yet these approach will reduce bureau- UCF Chabad, social media same students must follow cratic burdens faced by Jewish manager at Knights for Israel, two sets of rules to be accom- students on campus. and in other volunteer roles. modated. As well, no student Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D. is The authors may be reached is required to be affiliated with professor of Political Science at [email protected] and + 4 FREE campus Jewish organizations, and faculty adviser for three [email protected]. THE FAVORITE GIFT BURGERS! 4 (6 oz.) Filet Mignons Europe 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops From page 10A nian attempts to rehabilitate The question, Zuroff said, ultranationalists, with the Is- isn’t why Israel is not taking 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers the battle over the historical raeli and Polish ambassadors Putin to task for his revision- 4 (2.8 oz.) Potatoes au Gratin record in Central and Eastern to Kyiv issuing a joint letter ism, but why it does not do 4 (4 oz.) Caramel Apple Tartlets Europe, where many nations earlier this month condemn- more in confronting smaller are seeing a revival of ven- ing the honoring of Stepan countries that play much less Signature Seasoning Packet eration for nationalist figures Bandera and Andryi Melnyk, of a regional role. who resisted the Soviets but two collaborators with the Ukrainian Chief Rabbi $218.92* separately 16 MAIN COURSES $ 99 + SIDES & DESSERT were complicit in the persecu- Third Reich. Yaakov Dov Bleich told JTA COMBO PRICE 69 tion of Jews. Israel finds itself “between he hoped the speeches at the But in 2018, the country a rock and hard place if you event would not be used as a OmahaSteaks.com/love21 could not avoid protesting see it solely through the platform for scoring political Order Now1.855.269.9107| Polish legislation that made prism of historical issues,” points. 59104KGM it illegal to blame Poland for Efraim Zuroff, a Holocaust “I would hope that Putin Ask for The Favorite Gift Nazi crimes. Israel said the scholar and the director of the will be wise enough not to law limited free speech and Simon Wiesenthal Center’s use this forum to espouse his research about the Holocaust, Jerusalem office. “But there attacks on Ukraine or Poland,” *Savings shown over aggregated single item base price. Limit 2. Free burgers including about the actions is also realpolitik involved, Bleich said. “I understand that will be sent to each shipping address that includes (59104). Standard S&H of Polish citizens who killed and in that respect we have it is a bit late in the game to added per address. Not valid with other o ers. Expires 2/29/20. All purchases Jews, and the exchange trig- to have good relations with try and change the format subject to Omaha Steaks, Inc. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: omahasteaks. gered a diplomatic crisis. Russia because of its role in of the event, since indeed so com/terms-of-useOSI and omahasteaks.com/info/privacy-policy or call 1-800-228-9872. Photos exemplary of product advertised. 19M1110-1 Jerusalem has also become the Middle East regarding many heads of state will be increasingly critical of Ukrai- Syria and Iran.” attending.” PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 31, 2020 Bipartisan resolution to be introduced marking 75th year of liberation of Auschwitz (JNS)—A bipartisan reso- short, tearing apart families, lution in the U.S. House communities and nations. of Representatives will be This resolution strongly introduced on Monday, com- reaffirms this important memorating the 75th anni- pledge and resolves to combat versary of the liberation of the anti-Semitism in our modern Auschwitz concentration and world wherever and however it extermination camp. may rear its ugly head.” It will be introduced by The resolution is endorsed Reps. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), by the U.S. Holocaust Memo- Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) and Ted rial Museum, Jewish Fed- Deutch (D-Fla.), their offices erations of North America, announced on Thursday. Simon Wiesenthal Center, The resolution honors the Union of Reform Judaism, 6 million Jews who were mur- Union of Orthodox Congrega- Kinneret’s 10th annual 8 Over 80 dered by the Nazi regime and tions of America, American Gala honors eight remarkable people the millions of others whose Jewish Committee, Anti- HONOREES lives were tragically cut short, Defamation League, HIAS, in our community, each over 80. many of them from minority B’nai Brith International, groups. National Council of Jewish Jes Baru The measure also reaffirms Women, American Zionist Barney Chepenik the United States’ shared Movement, Jewish Women Join Us! commitment to combating International, MERCAZ USA, Joan Forino anti-Semitism and all other National Association of Jew- forms of bigotry. ish Legislators and Hadassah. Elaine Gamson Additionally, it supports At present, more than 40 MARCH 1 at Kinneret continued educational efforts co-sponsors are supporting Harry Lowenstein to teach future generations the resolution, most of them 5:00 PM Apartments about the Holocaust and pays Democrats. Henry Schilowitz tribute to Holocaust survivors Similar resolution intro- who have shared their painful duced in Senate Sandi Solomon Honor these inspiring stories, which serve as a warn- A similar resolution was ing to future generations. introduced in the Senate on Harriet Weiss older adults by taking out an ad or greeting in “We must give real and our Tribute Book or by powerful meaning becoming a sponsor of to ‘never again.’” the event. More than 80,000 Holo- Tuesday by Sens. Jacky Rosen caust survivors still live in (D-Nev.), James Lankford (R- the United States. Okla.), Robert Menendez (D- KinneretLiving.orgKinneret’s 10th annual 8 Over 80 “Nearly 75 years ago, Allied N.J.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) Gala honors eight remarkable people troops liberated Auschwitz and Ben Cardin (D-Md.). HONOREES or contact and saw with their own eyes “‘Never again’ should be in our community, each over 80. the Nazi regime’s evil and bar- more than just words,” said Sharon Weil at 407-425-4537 baric persecution of Jews and Cramer. “Seventy-five years Jes Baru other minorities,” said Meng. ago, good defeated evil, and Barney Chepenikor [email protected] “Since then, the United States commemorating that an- Join Us! has resolved to teach future niversary reminds us of what generations about the Holo- it costs when we refuse to Joan Forino caust, and why anti-Semitism combat the rising tide of anti- and bigotry must be fought Semitism.” Elaine Gamson MARCH 1 at Kinneret whenever and wherever these “During the Holocaust, 6 Harry Lowenstein acts of hate occur.” million Jews and millions of Apartments “I will never forget what I other innocent individuals— 5:00 PM experienced during my visit to Poles, Soviets, Romani, Serbs, Henry Schilowitz Auschwitz this week—the gas Afro-Germans, Jehovah’s Honor these inspiring chambers, the crematorium, Witnesses, gay men and wom- Sandi Solomon the hair and glasses and per- en, people with disabilities sonal belongings that were and countless others—were Harriet Weiss older adults by taking taken from murdered Jews,” forced into concentration said Deutch, who is Jewish. camps, including Auschwitz, out an ad or greeting in “I walked through the gates and violently murdered,” said where more than 1.1 mil- Rosen. our Tribute Book or by lion people perished, mostly “We will never forget the European Jews. Many were suffering inflicted upon becoming a sponsor of subjected to torture, starva- these individuals or on those tion, experimentation, and who survived the horrors of the event. ultimately, mass execution the Holocaust. We honor this in gas chambers.” day, and the millions lost, by “We must give real and making a pledge that we will powerful meaning to ‘never never allow an event like the again.’ Let us honor the Sur- Holocaust to occur again. KinneretLiving.org vivors and ensure their dignity ‘Never Again’ must mean in their remaining years, and ‘Never Again’ for anyone,” or contact work to make sure our chil- she continued. “From this dren learn of the horrors of the dark past, we must band Sharon Weil at 407-425-4537 Holocaust so it never happens together to bring forth a again,” he continued. “We can brighter future, fighting also honor the memories of anti-Semitism and hate in or [email protected] all who were murdered by every form.” standing united against anti- Rosen, along with Cramer Tickets to attend the dinner are $100. Semitism and fighting hatred and Sens. Marco Rubio (R- in all of its forms.” Fla.) and Richard Blumenthal If you would like to acknowledge our Honorees with a 2-line Tribute at $36, Zeldin, also Jewish, added, (D-Conn.), last year intro- “Never again in any form can duced the “Never Again Edu- please send to: From: Name: we allow this horribly unjust cation Act” that, if enacted, Kinneret Council on Aging Address: ending for the innocent lives would create a grant program of so many children, women at the U.S. Department of 515 S. Delaney Ave. and men. Thankfully, with Education to enable teachers Orlando, FL 32801 Phone: the will and courage of our across the United States the greatest generation and their resources and training neces- Tribute to: service and sacrifice, ulti- sary to teach students about mately, good triumphed over the Holocaust and its lessons. Greeting: evil, but not before millions of A similar version was intro- lives were unfathomably cut duced in the House.