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Editorials ..................................... 4A Op-Ed .......................................... 5A Calendar ...................................... 6A Scene Around ............................. 9A Synagogue Directory ................ 11A News Briefs ............................... 13A WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 44, NO. 6 OCTOBER 11, 2019 12 TISHREI, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Call to cancel SJP conference A “Free Palestine” sign on display with the University of Minnesota’s gopher mascot that was erected by the school’s Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 Students for Justice in Palestine chapter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Immigrant Absorption Minister Ze’ev Elkin during a Likud Party meeting at the Knesset, on May 18, 2015. By Jackson Richman attempt to achieve the fol- and Sean Savage lowing goals: recognize the current political climate and (JNS)—Amid increasing build on the visibility of Pal- Right-wing parties decide to concerns over Israel-related estine; bridge the grassroots anti-Semitism found on col- and grasstops; articulate the lege campuses, the anti-Israel full history of Palestine as stick together as unity talks flail group National Students intertwined with the future for Justice in Palestine an- of liberation; and reaffirm By Ariel Kahana and most recent scheduled meeting to, in its Lapid does not want party leader Benny nounced its upcoming nation- the fullness of Palestinian Yehuda Shlezinger officials’ own words, “weaken” Netanyahu. Gantz to conclude a rotation agreement al conference at the University liberation. During the meeting, the possibility of with Netanyahu, because he wants such of Minnesota from Nov. 1-3. Last year, the SJP chapter (Israel Hayom via JNS)—Israeli Prime Netanyahu giving up his mandate from an agreement with Gantz himself, in a The NSJP says that the at the University of Minne- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on President Reuven Rivlin to form the next government without Netanyahu. conference is titled “Be- sota sponsored a pro-BDS Wednesday with leaders of parties from government was raised. The meeting ended with the party yond Struggle: From Roots resolution that passed a stu- the right-wing bloc to discuss the future of Likud ministers Yariv Levin and Ze’ev leaders agreeing to continue working to Branches Towards Lib- dent-wide referendum. That negotiations to form a unity government Elkin argued that Blue and White’s ne- together. eration,” and recognizes the resolution was condemned after talks with Blue and White went south, gotiation team canceled the latest meet- This article first appeared in Israel “support for the Palestinian by university’s president, with the center-left list pulling out of the ing because Blue and White No. 2 Yair Hayom. cause is increasing within Benjie Kaplan, who said that mainstream politics,” noting the resolution could have a the inflammatory words and “harmful impact to our cam- actions of Reps. Rashida Tlaib pus climate,” and that the BDS IAC is on the move with many events (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D- movement fails to delineate Minn.). The University of Min- “between opposition to the nesota is in Omar’s district. policies of the government of According to NSJP, their and the IAC National Conference national conference will SJP on page 14A By Christine DeSouza raised in Northern Israel and completed her IDF service as IAC Orlando regional a signals intelligent officer. manager Idit Lotringer has She has been instrumental JTA launches a full calendar of events in creating the Tzofim (Israeli through next May for the Scouts) Orlando chapter. Israeli-American Council in “I’m excited to join the IAC Hebrew website Orlando and she has a new team and to follow my pas- program manager to assist sion,” said Kurlansik. By JTA staff the stories of Diaspora Jews her. Ziva Kurlansik came to Lotringer and Kurlansik in Hebrew, and having those Orlando five years ago with are both passionate about NEW YORK (JTA)—The stories syndicated in widely her husband, Aaron, and two bringing Israeli-Americans Jewish Telegraphic Agency read Israeli news outlets, Is- children. She was born and and Jewish-Americans into has launched a Hebrew- raelis of all stripes will better a closer identity with each language website and syndi- appreciate the issues affecting other. cation service aimed at the Jews in America and around “I want the Jewish people Israeli public. the world,” said Ami Eden, the to understand Israel’s history, The service features origi- CEO and executive editor of culture, technology, medical nal Hebrew articles and videos JTA’s parent organization, 70 advances...” Lotringer said en- Elan Carr Yonatan Winetraub with Hebrew translations of Faces Media. “And hopefully thusiastically. “I want people items published in English Israelis will better understand to know why Israeli culture is natan Winetraub, co-founder, 94 campuses, comprised of by JTA and adapted for Israeli what Jewish identity means in important to American Jews.” Space IL; Dr. Janice Weinman, first and second generation audiences. JTA’s new Hebrew the Diaspora.” With this in mind, both executive director and CEO Israeli-Americans who bring news site is www.jtahebrew. The program’s soft launch women are focusing on the Hadassah; Dani Dayan, consul the spirit of Israel to campus. com. took place in August, and the IAC National Conference 2019, general of Israel in New York; For middle and high school The goal is to inform the JTA Hebrew website launched coming up Dec. 5-8 at the and Steve A. Rakitt, president students there will be IAC Israeli public about Diaspora last week. Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, of Genesis Prize Foundation to Eitanim Teen Track at the Jews and Jewish issues, and The Jewish Telegraphic Fla. The Conference brings name only a few of the many Summit. to use news items, feature Agency was founded in 1917 together thousands of Israeli- plenary speakers. Entertainment will be pro- stories and videos to increase with the mission of spread- Americans, Jewish-Americans Lotringer said that after the vided by Dani, Gidi & Friends Israelis’ understanding of ing news around the world and Israelis for critical dialogue conference Jewish-Americans Live Show. Danny Sanderson Diaspora Jewry. about what was happening and inspiring sessions (in Eng- will say, “Now I know why I’m is both a legendary and con- Jewish communal leaders in persecuted and impover- lish and Hebrew). Last year, proud to be Jewish and why I temporary pop icon on the and some Israeli officials have 38 members of the Orlando want to support Israel!” Israeli cultural scene. Gidi voiced growing concern for JTA on page 15A community joined with 4,000 The Conference will also Gov is an Israeli singer, TV years over what they describe others in attendance. include the IAC Mishelanu host, entertainer and actor. as the widening gap between Featured speakers this National Student Summit for Contact Idit Lotringer Israeli Jews and Jews in North year include Elan Carr, U.S. college students. This Student for a discount to attend the America and the rest of the special envoy to monitor and Summit is a nationwide pro- conference, ilotringer@israe- world. combat anti-Semitism; Yo- Israel leadership network on liamerican.org. “We hope that by telling PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, OCTOBER 11, 2019 Carolyn Dorfman Dance to perform at Dr. Philips High School Heritage New York and pre- subtly builds.” The work dance students at Dr. Phillips miered at New York’s popular draws on the rich cultural High who are participating in South Street Seaport in 2004, heritage of choreographer the residency with Carolyn “Odisea” chronicles the story Carolyn Dorfman with origi- Dorfman Dance. Tickets for of Jewish immigrants who nal music blending elements the Oct. 19 program are only left persecution in Brazil in of Jewish liturgy and musical $20 and may be reserved 1654 and journeyed to New legacy. through https://teachtix. Amsterdam (New York City). Other works in the program com/dphs/carolyn-dorfman- Praised by the New York include “Keystone,” (Move- dance-concert. Times, “The men and women ment 1), “WAVES,” and “Snap For more information on of Odisea are unmistakable Crackle Pop.” Carolyn Dorfman Dance, refugees who become opti- The evening will also fea- visit www.carolyndorfman. mistic pioneers as the dance ture a performance by the dance. Dancers from a scene in Odisea. Carolyn Dorfman Dance, special appearance in Orlando Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. One of a premiere modern dance at the Dr. Phillips High School the dances of the four-part company based in New Jersey Auditorium, 6500 Turkey program is “Odisea.” and New York City, will make a Lake Road, on Saturday, Commissioned by Jewish Jewish Academy of Orlando students observe Tashlich Everyone pitches in to make the challah for Rosh Hashanah. JAO students participating in Tashlich, symbolically casting away their sins. On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, with a Mitzvah project of to engage in making the world Ben Breslauer and several volunteers with their grandchildren prepare the challah. students at Jewish Acad- cleaning up the park. a better place.” emy of Orlando observed “The wonderful thing Jewish Academy of Or- Tashlich. While transitional about Jewish day school edu- lando serves central Florida kindergarten, kindergarten, cation is the opportunity to students of all faiths from first, and second graders ‘live’ Jewishly on a daily basis, transitional kindergarten attended a service on cam- to participate in our customs through fifth grade. The pus, grades 3-5 observed and traditions in a meaning- school delivers a whole-child Tashlich at Lake Lily. The ful way,” Alan Rusonik, head education fostering academic program, attended by stu- of school, stated. excellence and character dents and their families, “Community is a big part education rooted in Jewish included a service with of what this school is about. values. Jewish Academy of inspirational readings from I love joining my daughter Orlando is accredited by the Jewish sources and con- and other families to partici- Florida Council of Indepen- cluded with the blowing of pate this beautiful tradition,” dent Schools.
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