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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 45, NO. 03 SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 29 ELUL, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ It’s Moira for tax collector By Christine DeSouza

Radio personality Moira is running for Seminole County Tax Collector. “This is the bravest thing I’ve ever done,” she told Heri- tage. “I’m stepping off that cliff and hope to leave this place better than I found it.” “I’ve spent my profes- sional lifetime listening to our community — listening and interviewing people and keeping my eye on the issues in Seminole County, with the understanding that many people feel like they have never had a voice,” Dictor said in an Lynn Moira Dictor interview with The Seminole Source, a local, independent money wastefully going to The pages of the Machzor Roma on display at the National Library of Israel. online news site for Seminole friends, family and for per- County. sonal benefit. “That’s gotta For those who vote the go!” she stated firmly. party line on election day, “It is so important now, A guide to the High Holidays prayers don’t let the fact that Lynn more than ever, to bring “Moira” Dictor is a Democrat transparency, ethics and By Rabbi Iscah Waldman played out over and over throughout the such a way that a new leader begins the keep anyone from choosing accessibility back to the Tax liturgy of the Days of Awe. On these days, service with a powerful note on the word her for Seminole County Tax Collector’s office,” she said. (My Jewish Learning via JTA) — The we sing of the king, judge and awesome “king” itself. Collector on the election bal- Dictor’s No. 1 goal is to High Holidays prayer book, or machzor, sovereign who sits in judgment over Ashamnu and Avinu Malkeinu lot. Actually, the position of bring efficient, improved tech- emphasizes the themes of the Days of us, while at the same time we appeal to The structure of the morning service tax collector has nothing to do nology and customer service Awe — introspection and repentance. God’s mercy and longstanding tradition on Rosh Hashanah is similar to weekday with politics, but everything to the residents of Seminole Rosh Hashanah as the opening day of of forgiveness, likening God to a shepherd and Shabbat services. It is, however, ad- to do with knowing how to County. No more long waits a court trial sheltering a flock. ditional piyyutim (liturgical poems) such keep a clean, streamlined and at the Tax Collector’s office “The great shofar is sounded. A still Rosh Hashanah is the first day of as L’eyl Orekh Din (“to the God who sits efficient budget. Dictor knows to get your hunting, fishing, small voice is heard. This day, even the court. In the liturgy, we see this played in judgment”) or Adonai Melekh (“Adonai how to do that. In fact, she driver’s licenses or paying angels are alarmed, seized with fear and out in the number of references to God is King”) that evoke the seriousness with has been keeping tallies on property taxes. “One of the trembling as they declare: ‘The day of as sovereign, ruler and a most judicious which we would approach a trial with the last four budgets pushed best-kept secrets is to make judgment is here!’” king. Additions and different emphases the true judge. through by Joel Greenberg an appointment by calling or In a loud and trumpeting voice, the start as early as the beginning of the Torah readings on Rosh Hasha- and she found a lot of wasteful going online to shorten the cantor describes the shofar’s blast, then Shacharit (morning) service, with the nah spending. What is needed, she wait,” Dictor said almost as softly and gently describes a “still, small word “Hamelekh,” the King). While The Torah reading on Rosh Hashanah believes, is an audit. “Get the a side note. voice.” This poignant line from the musaf these words also appear in the liturgy is from the story of Isaac’s birth, describ- audit done, and we will start Dictor graduated with a (“additional”) service sets a tone for the of Shabbat morning, on Rosh Hashanah with a fresh face,” she said. Bachelor of Science degree High Holidays. It is a dichotomy that is and Yom Kippur they are highlighted in Prayers on page 15A Dictor shared that the in Broadcast Journalism and greatest challenge she fore- a minor in Economics from sees will be the budget crunch Syracuse University on an that will affect the Seminole academic scholarship. She Jewish candidate Tracey Kagan aims to County Tax Collector’s of- has been on the airwaves for fice next year. “I will inherit 36 years, first doing a small a budget from the current news reporting bit with a break the glass ceiling in Seminole County incumbent and I’ve already very Brooklyn-Yiddish ac- started going over the bud- cent on Real Radio 104.1. By Michelle Tauber years that it almost feels like But Kagan said that ul- gets to identify and plan to Her small bit segued into a lifetime ago.” timately, her daughters — eliminate all the wasteful a large role on the Phillip Two years ago, Tracey Kagan, an attorney and Stella, 15, Sofie, 20, and spending,” said Dictor. Files as an anchor, and later Kagan ran for office for the single mom of three daugh- Emma, 24 — motivated her In reviewing the budgets, first time. Now she’s running ters, is one of a historic slate to pick herself up and run for Dictor discovered a lot of Moira on page 14A again — but this time, “it’s of Jewish women running for office again. “I wanted to show a whole different ballgame,” office in Seminole County, them that even when the chips said Kagan. “I have learned Fla., this November — includ- are down and things don’t go so much in the past two ing Patricia Sigman, who is your way, it’s important to ECLC fundraiser running for State Senate, and keep fighting for what you Moira Dictor, who is running believe in,” she said. for Seminole County Tax Col- Kagan, a Democrat, is lector (see article above and running on a platform that surpasses goal article on Patricia Sigman in includes increased funding This community rocks future, who spend their days the Aug. 7 issue). for public education, expand- when it comes to fundrais- in our care.” “I’m so proud to be part of ing Medicaid and protecting ing challenges. On Sept. 9 Match donors — Susan this group,” said Kagan, who is the environment. Of course, the Roth Family JCC held a and Jerry Roth, Jeff and Rita again running for State House COVID-19 has dramatically 36-hour fundraiser for the Adler, The Ginsburg Family Representative in District 29, Tracey Kagan changed the race since 2018 Richard S. Adler Early Child- Foundation, Dick and Dottie which includes parts of Long- — both in terms of campaign hood Learning Center, which Appelbaum, and Cliff and wood, Altamonte Springs and something,” she said. After strategy and voter priorities. has experienced a decline in Carla Stein — doubled every Sanford. “Pat and Moira are “jumping in with both feet,” “In my conversations with enrollment because of the donation. exceptional leaders who share she lost her race by just 1,500 voters in District 29, the COVIC pandemic. Finally, the fundraiser my commitment to making votes against longtime Repub- number one issue is COVID,” Just like a 24-hour fund- couldn’t have happened with- our community a welcoming, lican incumbent Scott Plakon. said Kagan. “They are worried raiser the JCC held years ago, out the volunteers who helped inclusive and equitable place “It was tough to work so hard about their health and safety the 222 donors surpassed the put it all together and worked for all. Seminole County has and come so close, only to fall and the health and safety goal amount of $120,000, rais- so hard behind the scenes dur- been a men’s club for a very short of the finish line,” Kagan of their loved ones. Many of ing a total of $122,212. ing this 36-hour event: Me- long time, and together we admitted. “A campaign is a them lack health insurance. “I cannot find the words to lissa Isler, Jessica Levine and are finally going to break the full-time job — and I already And they feel let down by the describe how your generosity Jodi Krinker. glass ceiling this November.” have a full-time job!” she said current leadership. Florida has touched our hearts,” said Back in 2018, Kagan was with a laugh. “Plus, my three never had a statewide mask Keith Dvorchik, executive moved to get involved fol- girls are all in very busy stages mandate, which is proven director. “You have made lowing the shooting at Mar- of their lives, between high to reduce the transmission an important investment in jorie Stoneman Douglas High school, college and young the future of the ECLC and School. “I knew I had to do adulthood.” Kagan on page 14A of the children, present and PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Mendelsohns lose their home in Montana to fire Maitland residents Jason wasn’t prepared for what he Mendelsohn was not at his here now,’” Mendelsohn told and Ronni Mendelsohn have a saw, as he really didn’t think home when the fires erupted the NBC reporter, Jayda Mc- home in Bozeman, Montana, the fire would reach his house only a few miles away on the Clendon. which they recently lost to a or property. hills behind the house. He and “If you are given five fire that destroyed 28 homes The entire house was his son returned to the house minutes to evacuate, you in the area. The NBC televi- burned to the ground. He and saw that the wind had have to think of what you sion station in Montana inter- walked around ash and dis- turned directions — toward would take with you,” he told viewed Mendelsohn and rode covered the only thing left them. Heritage Associate Editor with him to his first viewing standing in the midst of the “My son was like, ‘We need Kim Fischer. of his home after the fire. He debris was his stationary bike. to pack up and get out of They quickly packed up all their stuff, and as they left they could see flames all around their home. Rosh Hashanah cover photo According to NBC Mon- tana, the fire destroyed all The cover of last week’s ers have followed suit to in the article “Six months 40 acres of the Mendelsohn Rosh Hashanah issue was ensure that they do not into pandemic, Jews pre- family’s property. From his of Rabbi Jason Weiner who spread the coronavirus pare for a High Holiday wife’s veteran father’s flag to planned to put a mask when blowing the ram’s season of rupture and his son’s historic rhino tooth on his shofar during the horn. The photoB:7.25” is in this resilience.” The photo is and his daughter’s jewelry High Holidays. Many oth- week’s issueB:7.25”T:7” (on page 10A) courtesy of Weiner. from her grandmother — he S:6.5”T:7” says they lost everything. S:6.5” Mendelsohn arrived back in Orlando last Tuesday and Dear Sam, plans to be here for awhile. 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(Sammy) Goldstein, Executive Director political persuasions don’t affect their working relationship though and each one takes the other’s political jabs in stride — like their different taste in face masks, CardinalCARDINAL m MEMORIALSonumentS as seen in the photo. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PAGE 3A This map shows the 20 congressional districts with the most Jews By Ben Sales York, California, Florida and Beach and Delray Beach, New Jersey. and includes 152,000 Jewish (JTA) — About one-third “In all of the so-called adults, according to the study. of American Jews live in just battleground states, not In total, the district has about 20 of the country’s congres- only Florida but places like 524,000 registered voters. sional districts. Nearly half Pennsylvania and Ohio and According to the study, the of those districts are in Michigan, those are states district is 24.3 percent Jew- New York, and all but one where if something similar ish, and more than half of of them is represented by a to 2016 happens in 2020, Jews those Jewish adults are older Democrat. are large enough in number than 65. Meanwhile, the district in those states where they The two adjacent districts with the most Jews in the could make a difference,” said down the South Florida country is also the site of Leonard Saxe, director of the coast, the 22nd and 23rd, Mar-a-Lago, President Don- Steinhardt Social Research also crack the top 20 for ald Trump’s Florida estate. Institute. Jewish voters. Both are also Those are among the find- Approximately one-third represented by Jewish Demo- ings from a recent study ana- of Jewish adults, about 1.8 crats: Reps. Ted Deutch and lyzing Jewish voting patterns. million, are concentrated in Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Key findings from the study, just 20 congressional districts respectively. which was conducted by the among the 435 across the Most of the other districts Laura E. Adkins/JTA A map shows the 20 congressional districts with the most Jews. Jewish Electorate Institute United States. in the Jewish top 20 are in New and the Steinhardt Social The district with the most York and New Jersey, includ- Research Institute at Brandeis Jewish voters, Florida’s 21st, ing seven in New York City the heavily Orthodox city of tion is allowed to continue, are 10 percent or more of the University, were published is drawing a lot of atten- and two on suburban Long Lakewood. That district is whether it’s not, will be an population, they’re also a very online Aug. 25. tion this year for its race Island. The second-largest about 10 percent Jewish, with important issue,” he said. “In significant force in choosing The study, like previous between two Jewish can- Jewish district overall, New 51,000 Jewish adults, accord- those districts where Jews members of Congress.” others, found that Jewish didates, the Democratic York’s 10th on the Upper ing to the study. voters are more Democratic incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel West Side of Manhattan, has The rest of the top 20 and politically liberal than the and Laura Loomer, an anti- 151,000 Jewish adults and districts are in Los Angeles “Reliable, Compassionate and Affordable... country at large. It also found, Islam provocateur who won is represented by longtime County and the suburbs of similar to earlier research, the Republican nomination congressman Jerry Nadler, a Chicago, Philadelphia, Balti- We Promise!” that Jewish voters tend to be and Trump’s endorsement. Jewish Democrat. The other more and Boston. older than average. Loomer released an ad this New York City districts cover Overall, eight of the top Providing home care services since 1984 What’s new here is that week that used Holocaust large swaths of Manhattan, 20 Jewish districts are repre- • Meal Preparation • Companionship the researchers were able to imagery and Yiddish to at- Brooklyn, Queens and Staten sented by Jews. Saxe said the identify not only how Jews tack Frankel as an opponent Island. list of the most Jewish districts • Dress/Hygiene Guidance • Transportation vote but where they cast their of Jewish interests. The lone district on the list is a key data point ahead of • Medication Reminders • Alzheimer’s Care the 2020 census, which will • Housekeeping • 1 to 24 hours of Care ballots. The study found that The district covers south- represented by a Republican, Lic #230946 the majority of Jewish adults eastern Florida cities such Rep. Chris Smith, is New likely lead to congressional live in four states — New as Palm Beach, Boynton Jersey’s 4th, which includes redistricting. 407-601-3960 “The concentration of Jews Robin Wilkie, Administrator and whether that concentra- PreferHome.com/northeast-orlando Hamas, Fatah have agreed to join forces against Israel By Shahar Klaiman the split between Fatah and “If there is an open confron- Hamas. tation, the entire Israeli home (Israel Hayom and JNS staff For this reason, he said, front will be involved,” he said. via JNS) — Hamas deputy Hamas had initiated contact “We’re at the stage where we Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman political chief Saleh al-Arouri with members of Fatah and will not tolerate the pressure said on Monday that due to with Palestinian Authority in Gaza, and we are ready for does most anything recent events in the region, leader Mahmoud Abbas. 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Barack Obama in 2009. 13VH09953900 Registration# PA069383 Suff olk HIC License# 52229-H PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Orwellian Cancel Culture comes to the Jewish world By Morton A. Klein Jewish activists of the last 100 years, and the Arab terrorist who earlier that day stabbed Horrifyingly, J Street lobbied for Obama liberal Forward named me one of the top five in the back and murdered my dear friend, to take hostile actions against Israel at the (The Jewish Advocate) — The relentless, most influential Jewish leaders. I am on the father-of-four, Israeli Ari Fuld, while Ari was United Nations. previously failed attempts of extremist groups Speakers Bureau of both Israel Bonds and grocery shopping. My tweet responded to the J Street’s relentless anti-Israel activities J Street and New Israel Fund to demonize, Jewish Federation. Israel-hating Electronic Intifada, which helps also include lobbying against anti-BDS laws, silence, and “cancel” strong defenders of Israel ZOA’s criticism of the BLM/M4BL organiza- foment Intifadas in which Arab terrorists aid to Israel, sanctions on Iran, moving the and the Jewish people, is now being repeated tion’s anti-Semitic activities and platform is murdered and maimed over 10,000 innocent U.S. embassy to Israel’s eternal capital of Je- by JCRC (“JCRC pushed to oust ZOA,” The not “racism”; it’s proud pro-Jewish, pro-Israel Jews in stabbing, bombing, shooting, and rusalem, and pro-Israel appointees (including Jewish Advocate, Sept. 4, 2020), who always activism. The BLM/M4BL platform, which is ramming attacks, and are paid by the Pales- Ambassador David Friedman). J Street works prided itself on dialogue and having a “ big still online today and was never abrogated, tinian Authority to do so. to turn national political platforms against tent.” Yet I was never contacted about these promotes antisemitic BDS, and falsely accuses J Street/NIF/WRJ/WC’s petition also ab- Israel and raises money to elect anti-Israel false allegations. Israel of perpetrating genocide and apartheid surdly seeks to “cancel” and silence: congresspersons and defeat pro-Israel con- Shamefully, J Street, NIF, Women of Reform and regularly imprisoning 4-year-old Pales- • ZOA’s condemnation of Reps. Ilhan Omar gresspersons. J Street also condemned Israel Judaism, The Workers Circle — previously tinian-Arabs. The BLM/M4BL platform was (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for for defending herself from Hamas; promoted Workmen’s Circle — etc. filed a baseless, lu- co-authored by a group (“Dream Defenders”) their promoting anti-Israel BDS, ending U.S. the catastrophic Iran deal; supports ethni- dicrous, false petition alleging “racism,” intertwined with Marxist designated terror aid to Israel, and praising convicted Jew-killer cally cleansing Jews from the lawful, Jewish asking the JCRC to eject me and the Zionist organization PFLP. Rasmea Odeh; historic homeland in Judea and Samaria; and Organization of America, of which I serve as BLM’s tweets and Facebook posts have pro- • ZOA’s criticism of HIAS for advocating to justified Arab terror by falsely claiming that president, for fighting against the Black Lives moted the same and more anti-Israel “ethnic bring into the U.S. large numbers of refugees Israeli treatment “forces” Arabs to become Matter/M4BL organization’s antisemitism and cleansing” blood libels and BDS, and additional from five Mideast majority-Muslim countries, terrorists. Prof. Alan Dershowitz noted: “J fighting other dangers to the Jewish people PFLP front groups Al Haq and DCI-Palestine. after top Obama administration officials testi- Street has done more to turn young people and Israel. BLM-Los Angeles’ leader instigated the fied that vetting those refugees was impossible, against Israel than any organization in the J Street/NIF/WRJ/WC’s petition makes no pogrom in which BLM destroyed and defaced and ADL polls showed that 74-93 percent of whole of history.” sense. synagogues, Jewish schools, and Jewish shops the population is antisemitic; U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat J Street/NIF’s identical petition to the Con- and businesses in LA’s Fairfax district, which • and ZOA’s strong condemnation of former Antisemitism Elan Carr and the Simon Wiesen- ference of Presidents of Major American Jewish has a large Jewish population. President Barack Obama’s refusal to veto a UN thal Center declared that J Street’s recent tweet Organizations was rejected. The Conference J Street/NIF/WRJ/WC’s latest petition also resolution that falsely declared that all of Is- opposing Israel’s sovereignty is antisemitism. also properly rejected Israel-basher J Street’s oddly condemns me for statements I never rael’s land past the 1949 Armistice lines is “Arab Carr explained that J Street’s “imagery uses membership application. made, including someone else’s comment criti- land,” including the Western Wall, Temple ZOA and I strongly oppose anti-Black racism. cizing Israel-hating extremist George Soros. Mount, and Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter. Cancel on page 15A ZOA has said so in op-eds and press releases Incidentally, Soros (who admitted to 60 and on TV and radio. I’ve engaged in extensive Minutes that he helped his godfather, a Nazi civil rights activism for both Blacks and Jews. official, confiscate Jews’ property and said he I was arrested and imprisoned for registering felt no guilt about this, and falsely claimed that President Trump: Black voters in Mississippi. My friend, the well- terror group Hamas has a “moderate” wing) known Black rapper/actor Ice Cube, recently funds numerous anti-Israel groups, including wrote to me of our friendship: “We are brothers B’tselem, Adalah, and J Street — which for Pandemic warrior from a different mother.” A high-profile Black years lied about receiving funding from Soros. entertainer wouldn’t say that to someone who J Street/NIF/WRJ/WC’s petition also seeks By Rabbi Sanford Olshansky forbid foreigners who had been in China from had even a hint of anti-Black racism. The Jew- to eject me for my promptly deleted, grief- coming to the U.S. stricken tweet, harshly condemning the ish Exponent named me one of the top dozen Just before Donald Trump was sworn in as Joe Biden called President Trump’s action our 45th president, outgoing president Barack “xenophobic.” On Feb. 3, the WHO opposed Obama told him his biggest problem would travel bans, saying that measures which would be North Korea. Obama was wrong! North “unnecessarily interfere with travel and trade” Not silent and not still Korea, though problematic, proved less weren’t needed. Our foremost epidemiologist, troublesome than expected, due to President Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served since the By Shari Dollinger release a full-length feature film called “Never Trump’s skillful handling of its volatile leader, 1980s, under both Democrats and Republi- Again?” It tells the stories of a Holocaust Kim Jung Un. cans, told Congress the China travel ban, and (JNS) This week’s Torah portion is Deuter- survivor and a former radical antisemite who President Trump’s biggest problem, more President Trump’s later UK travel ban, saved onomy 29:20-30:9, which calls upon Israel to now stand shoulder-to-shoulder in defiance than Russian collusion investigations and the American lives. He said he and the president be faithful to the covenant in the land God of hatred. Democrats’ impeachment effort, all intended agreed on those and on federal “slow the has given them. God promises that even if In the film, Holocaust survivor Irving Roth to destroy his presidency, was instead a virus spread” guidelines. Israel is scattered among the nations and the emphasizes that “it starts with words.” from China for which our Centers for Disease President Trump, while being impeached, land lies desolate, He will restore Israel from In the weeks since Tisha B’Av, we have so- Control and Health and Human Services were quickly formed a team to deal with the epi- captivity, gathering the Jewish people even berly reflected upon the many tragedies that unprepared. President Trump inherited a CDC demic, led by Vice President Pence. The team from the ends of the earth back to their land. have befallen our people over the centuries: lacking systems for large scale testing and an analyzed information, kept the public informed In the 72 years since Israel’s rebirth as a exile, oppression, occupation, domination, HHS whose supplies of personal protection in frequent briefings and accelerated approv- modern nation, we have seen this promise persecution, torture, death. How did organized equipment and ventilators had been depleted als of tests. It advised state governments and fulfilled. The haftarah portion accompanying persecution of the Jewish people happen over in the H1N1 and Ebola epidemics. issued guidelines, as is appropriate under our this week’s Torah portion is Isaiah 61:10-63:9, and over again? Ron Klain, Vice President Biden’s chief of constitution, which limits federal power to an exuberant declaration of the glorious future It started with words. In Isaiah’s day, the staff in 2009-10, referring to the H1N1 epi- give orders to states. awaiting God’s Chosen People. words were “forsaken” and “desolate.” demic, said: “It is purely a fortuity that this Under President Trump’s direction, the In these verses, Isaiah proclaims a message Today, the words are different. But the isn’t one of the great mass casualty events in team combated the virus. It fast-tracked FDA of hope and restoration over an exiled and outcome will be the same if anti-Semitism is American history. It had nothing to do with approval of 3M construction masks for medical oppressed people. He makes a solemn vow, not identified and condemned for what it is. us doing anything right. It just had to do with use and got 3M to increase production. It got “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for To confront these words, we must change the luck. If anyone thinks this can’t happen again, companies to produce new testing equipment Jerusalem’s sake I will not keep quiet, until narrative about Israel and the Jewish people. they don’t have to go back to 1918, they just and organized business-government partner- her righteousness goes forth like brightness, We must call antisemitism what it is. As it is have to go back to 2009, 2010 and imagine a ships to produce and transport supplies. It got and her salvation like a torch that is burning.” written in Isaiah, “For Zion’s sake we will not virus with a different lethality and you can retailers to create test sites and large com- In Isaiah’s day, Israel was called “forsaken” be silent.” just do the math on that.” mercial labs to process tests in high volume. and Eretz Israel “desolate” (62:4). Today, the Like Isaiah, we trust God’s promises of res- Prophetic words! Notwithstanding their It also fast-tracked approval of an innovative verbiage may be different, but its essence re- toration and protection even as we look in the awareness of the potential for disaster, the mask sterilization system. mains the same: As the world’s oldest hatred face of evil and bigoted hatred. As we prepare Obama-Biden administration chose not to One notorious “sore point,” in early weeks of rises in our midst, antisemites of every shade for Rosh Hashanah, the message of this week’s replenish the PPE stockpile. the crisis, was the need for ventilators. States and shape declare the Jewish people “evil” haftarah resounds with urgency: We must not On entering office, President Trump’s top demanded many more than were ever used. In (read: “forsaken”) and seek to lay waste to the rest until antisemitism is eradicated and until priorities were 1) growing our economy to response, President Trump’s team mobilized Land of Israel (read: to render it “desolate”). Israel is secure and her people are safe. Until increase employment, 2) rebuilding our de- companies to convert factories to produce In the face of this hatred, CUFI has taken then, we will not be silent. We will not be still. pleted armed forces, and 3) reducing illegal ventilators. In the end, no U.S. patient who up Isaiah’s mantle and committed itself to Shari Dollinger, co-executive director of immigration and the related problems of gang needed a ventilator went without. We are now combating antisemitism in all its forms, wher- Christians United for Israel, is an executive crime, human trafficking, drug smuggling, exporting ventilators! ever it may be found. CUFI rises to respond to producer of CUFI’s forthcoming full-length fea- and taking jobs from American citizens. He ne- In accordance with our constitution, Presi- antisemitism with swift condemnation and ture film “Never Again?” in select theaters on gotiated a new US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, dent Trump respected state governors’ broad action, and to beat back this evil before it Oct. 13 and Oct. 15. To learn more, visit www. reduced taxes and regulations, and reformed discretion concerning stay-home orders and rears its ugly head. In mid-October, CUFI will neveragainthemovie.com. criminal justice. You could argue that along the closing and reopening of schools and busi- with all this and fighting efforts to destroy his nesses. He supported state requests. He used THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. presidency, preparing for a possible epidemic the Army Corps of Engineers to build field should have been on Trump’s “front burner,” hospitals to treat general needs so local hos- ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ but is this realistic? pitals could care for virus patients. One such ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 50 Press Awards Editor/Publisher The virus broke out in Wuhan, China in No- field hospital, in New York’s Javits Center, was Jeffrey Gaeser vember 2019. The UN’s World Health Organi- converted to a covid hospital when requested

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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PAGE 5A writes Tara McKelvey in have questioned why I don’t unempathetic narcissist who pecially hard hitting. “People a BBC news article. “It also support Trump as he is “good has no respect for anyone who were protesting the fact that reflects a classic American for the Jews.” His history of does not fawn over him — unless their government had been struggle between those who anti-Semitic comments prove they are despots. enslaving, incarcerating, HERITAGEVIEWPOINT encourages readers to send in their opin- defend public safety and those clearly to me that he is not. In His June 1, 2020, photo in overlooking and brutalizing ions for the Viewpoint column. They must be signed; however, names will be withheld upon request. 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Opinions printed in Viewpoint do not necessarily all respectable medical per- protests in Charlottesville, the most egregious example. them again,” she stated in reflect the opinions of the paper. sonnel view masks as our first Virginia that there was “good In the middle of peaceful pro- a Washington Post article. defense against the virus. on both sides.” His inabil- tests, law enforcement officers “Religious people, who were For those fortunate enough ity to denounce neo-Nazis used tear gas and other riot literally wiping away the not to have suffered devas- demonstrates to me that the control tactics to forcefully protesters’ tears, were driven Why I am not voting for Donald tating health or economic lessons of World War II and clear peaceful protesters from off the church property with effects, the impact of the the Holocaust mean nothing Lafayette Square and sur- brute force and fear. All so that Trump pandemic still has been emo- to him. Later that year, after rounding streets, creating Trump could use the church tionally difficult. Parents of the massacre at the Tree of Life a path for the president and as a backdrop and wave the By Marilyn Shapiro bad. Other countries are children fear sending their synagogue, Trump’s initial senior administration offi- Bible like a prop. It was beyond opening up. Because of this children to school. Nursing reaction was to criticize the cials to walk from the White offensive. It was sacrilege.” This article is in response to administration’s failure to home residents cannot see synagogue. “If they had some House to St. John’s Episcopal “We need our President, and “Donald Trump: Social Justice address the COVID-19 pan- their families. Grandparents kind of a protection inside the Church. Reverend Gini Ger- all who hold office, to be moral President” (Rabbi Sanford demic and — worst yet — its cannot see their grandchil- temple … maybe it could have basi, the rector, had helped leaders who help us to be a Olshansky, Heritage, Aug. attempt to call it a “hoax,” dren. Six months into the been a very much different organize more than twenty people and nation living these 28, 2020). the United States has over 6 pandemic, people are feeling situation.” In August 2019, priests and lay volunteers to values,” stated Bishop Michael The High Holy Days will million confirmed cases and lonely, isolated, depressed. he accused American Jews provide water, food, and hand B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of be very different this year for over 189,000 deaths as of Sept. Meanwhile, since George of being “disloyal” to Israel sanitizer as a “peaceful pres- the Episcopal Church. “For all of us. 4, with an upsurge expected Floyd’s murder, the United by voting for Democrats. In ence in support of protesters.” the sake of George Floyd, for Rather than meeting fellow this fall. Employment is at 8.4 States has come face to face December 2019, speaking at As they were packing up before all who have wrongly suffered, congregants in our syna- percent overall (compared to with its long history of system- the Israeli American Council the 7 p.m. curfew, armed riot and for the sake of us all, we gogues, we will be Zooming. 4.7 percent under Obama) but atic racism, and the president referred the dual loyalty cli- police carrying riot shields en- need leaders to help us to be As the first day falls on Shab- much higher among Blacks has only fueled the flames. His ché, and then went on to call tered the churchyard, forcing ‘one nation, under God, with bos, Reform Jews will have (13.0 percent), and Hispanics comments and policies have Jews involved in real estate “ everyone to evacuate. Minutes liberty and justice for all.’” to wait until the closing mo- (10.5 percent). Both small impacted Latinos, Muslims, brutal killers, not nice people later, the president and his Donald J. Trump is not that ments of Yom Kippur to hear businesses and large corpo- Blacks, Dreamers, Africans at all.” As recently as last week, entourage entered the square. president. The only path for the sound of the shofar over rations are facing closures or (“shit-hole countries”), Asians Mary Ann Mendoza, a Trump Brandishing an upside-down, our country and democracy is the Internet. Holiday meals uncertain futures. (“kung fu” flu), and Jews. Even supporter was pulled from the back-facing Bible, Trump for the overwhelming numbers will be lonely affairs as most The president and his fol- the disabled — including RNC line up after protests of posed for photographers for of Americans to recognize this families are practicing social lowers have made a health those who suffered physical or her promotion of anti-Semitic what he perceived was his “law failure and vote for Joe Biden distancing. Fasting on the issue a political issue. The emotional injuries as a result and QAnon conspiracy theo- and order” demeanor. on Nov. 3. Then, and only then, holiest day of the year will country has been torn apart of their military service (“los- ries on her Twitter Feed. The publicity-stunt-gone can all of us sound the Shofar be made even more difficult on the issue of wearing a piece ers” and “suckers”) — have The president is the antithesis wrong met with overwhelm- in the future with peace, joy when people are not sharing of cloth. “The dispute over been the target of the presi- to every moral tenet of Judaism. ing condemnation. Rev. Ger- and hope. the experience with others. masks embodies the political dent’s disrespect and scorn. He is a bully, a liar, a cheat, a basi’s comments reported in Marilyn Shapiro lives in It did not have to be this dynamics of the campaign,” Jews and non-Jews alike womanizer, and a self-absorbed, the Washington Post were es- Kissimmee, Fla. Shofar sounds and Jewish unity By Joshua Goldstein ibly smaller this year, will mark Here are some novel ways are drowning in social isola- for you — the individual Jew. of Covid-19 and can open a new an act of unification. Wherever to view shofar: tion. The shofar sounds are Feel the awe of the trumpet chapter in inter-denomination The shofar sounds that we we can connect to a service, the • All Jews throughout the unifying and saying, “yes I can as it heralds in the New Year relationships and community blow on the High Holidays sound of the shofar will link world, whether in a basement, hear you”. The shofar becomes with its sound of unity, it’s building of Jews everywhere. take on a new meaning this us to one another. This year in a tent, outdoors, and for a form of communication the sound of community and Let’s come together and year as we enter the holiday. especially, because we are not some even online such as a that goes beyond words and it is the sound that makes us take on the “challenge” for Traditionally, the notes at our same old service, shul or Zoom call, will be hearing yet expresses the full gamut become more sensitized to Jewish unity as one of our tekiah, shevarim, and teruah temple, we have the power of the shofar. This uniting act of of emotion. other Jews. Remembering commitments during the up- represent different notes of a greater insight to see things listening to the shofar’s sound • Instead of looking at the these things can help trans- coming year. Covid-19 has cries. This idea of crying is in a different perspective. Be- is a beautiful act of solidar- shofar as a crying sound, the form the shofar sound from shown that we cannot do it meant to stir our conscience cause our routines are affected, ity with Jews everywhere in shofar is a consoling sound. a tragic heart-wrenching cry alone and the strains of isola- during the time of Rosh Ha- we can see the importance of the world. Instead of a cry- The shofar sound shows the to a sound of connection. Al- tion can make us feel alone shanah to confront our past being unified by a shofar, which ing sound, the sounds of the potential that all Jews have, though the shofar is sounded and cut off. As a people, we errors and return to God who is is part of an ancient tradition, shofar become the sound of if we can come together. only on the holiday, the expe- can unite. Help us make this ready to accept our contrition. regardless how one Jew prac- unity. Joining in blowing the The shofar is a sound that rience can be enough to ignite the year of unity. Will you However, due to Covid-19, the tices over another. We can no shofar means that all Jews unites us. within you the idea that Jews challenge yourself this year? shofar sounds can be seen as longer be as apathetic to the who participate in the blowing • Just like the shofar blast, can work together. We can use Can the shofar blasts open a comforting sound. It repre- fact that all Jews are important will be doing the same thing. all Jews need to be heard the shofar sounds as a catalyst your heart ? Allow its unifying sents the comforting sounds of and like the shofar, need to be This gives us comfort and and respected. The shofar’s for revolutionizing the way sound to change how you view community, although incred- heard by our brethren. strength in a time when we steady sound reminds us of we think of other Jews who other Jews. To discover new our higher purpose in life and are not like us. What great ways to think about Jewish directs us to act correctly to- potential exists here! Instead unity this High Holiday sea- wards all Jews. Listen to a Jew of promoting the hate and the son please download Herut Letters To The Editor street or, God forbid, picket with whom you don’t agree loathing that bristles inside of North America’s free eBook We are a diverse community and we welcome your his home — all professed with. Find commonality and us when we see “those kind of “The Challenge For Jewish letters and viewpoints. The views and opinions expressed by Prof. Saul Alinksy of the camaraderie. Jews”, let us start to challenge Unity” at https://herut.net/ in the opinion pieces and letters published in The Heri- U. of Chicago and Hillary’s • Just like each shofar has its our biases towards other Jews. jewishunitybook/. tage are the views of the authors, and do not necessarily mentor and the architect of unique and special sounds, all In one instance the shofar Joshua Goldstein is chair- reflect the views and opinions of The Heritage Florida today’s crisis. Jews are special, yet different, I believe is a healing sound, man of Herut North America’s Jewish News or its staff. The Heritage reserves the right Jews just accept these in- whose voices should be heard, a sound that promotes love. US Division. Herut is an to edit letters for clarity, content, and accuracy. And dignations instead of forcibly even if different from yours. From love comes acceptance. international movement for respectful of lashon hara, we will not print derogatory forcing Facebook to remove • Just like the shofar sound Let’s start to see all Jews as Zionist pride and education statements against any individual. them by whatever means it is stark and piercing, we can simply Jews, to be cherished and is dedicated to the ideals Please limit letters to 500 words. Send letters to P.O. takes and I mean just that. pierce through our biases that and accepted, wherever they of pre-World War II Zion- Box 300742, Fern Park, FL 32730. Or e-mail to news@ Not just silently protesting we hold against other Jews. are on the spectrum of reli- ist leader Ze’ev Jabotinsky. orlandoheritage.com. and not making waves. When you focus on the gious practice. Joshua will be a delegate We Jews have a glorious shofar this year, be reminded Instead of living in isola- to the 38th World Zionist history of almost 6,000 years of the larger Jewish commu- tion, the shofar takes on a Congress for Herut. Herut’s and we have fought and nity that lives and breathes new meaning in this context website is https://herutna.org/ Are we reduced to ineffectual known the Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, ‘guests’ in this country? the Hittites, the Greeks and the Romans all before our Dear Editor: And now Jews throughout Diaspora. We were known There is a hypocrisy of the the world have to suffer among the fiercest fighters highest order when major insult after insult by these known to civilization and media giant Facebook and its Holocaust deniers who enter now except for Israel we are “I’m no longer a Jew” founder our synagogues and massa- reduced to an effete guest Mark Zuckerberg can allow cre our innocent Jews just in this country because of Holocaust deniers open access like the did in WW II; and our weakness in the face of to Facebook and not remove worse, they face no conse- disaster. them. quences other than pleading I strongly wish that Jews Tell that to the 7 million “not guilty” with the AR-15 had a violent gene so it would Jews murdered by the Nazis still in their hands and 30 force those wanting to hurt (not the 6 million murdered years of appeals facing us. them to think twice. Cowards Jews we hear all the time, Unlike larger minority don’t go after those who could that last figure by the British groups there will be no mas- harm them; they go after the government decades ago is sive protest outside of Face- Jews. deemed more accurate). If it book by Jews. No Jew will Get strong already! was only one Jew it would still confront Zuckerberg in a Wm. J. Levy be a Holocaust. restaurant or outside on the Ormond Beach, Fla. PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

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Even and tourism is non-existent “will make the mountaintop exile of the Jewish people, and without the sheep, packing now, as a single mother she not just empty again, but will had become cherished around and finding a place to live does not have the resources effectively cede the land upon the world for their unique- could well take more than to provide he security that which Efrat is zoned to build a ness; spotted and speckled four days, especially with one she needs. neighborhood that will have it just as in the Bible, with some of those being Shabbat, the Bureaucracy has also got- potentially 20,000 additional having as many as five and day of rest when all work is ten in the way because the residents. That’s anti-Zionist.” six horns. Lewinsky worked suspended. But moving the very community leaders that Does Lewinsky feel cheated, tirelessly to overcome bureau- sheep requires extra steps put Lewinsky and the sheep like the patriarch Jacob did cratic challenges and raise the to transport them, space to on the isolated mountaintop with Laban, his father in law? funds to bring them home for house and care for them, and overlooking Bethlehem, and “No. I’m thankful for the con- the first time in thousands of permits. who praised, celebrated, took cern for our safety. But that’s years. She succeeded, and has Eviction often carries the credit for, and even raised never been my motivation.” been breeding them in the stigma of doing something money to support her, have She’s been selfless in her mis- Land of the patriarchs and wrong. Lewinsky is not be- (as of this writing) not stepped sion, living without running Jenna Lewinsky is tending to her sheep. matriarchs, giving the lambs ing evicted because of that. up to help prevent, or at least water or electricity. It’s not as biblical names to connect Simply, the army says that in put off, her eviction. if she’s looking for something By Jonathan Feldstein biblical species of sheep to the them with the people to whom order to remain where she is, In addition to being re- for herself. She notes that Judean mountains south of God promised Land. Today in she needs to provide security sponsible for relocating a “even in the pandemic, I’ve Jenna Lewinsky is pan- Jerusalem risks being pulled Israel they are considered an for herself and her baby, which flock of biblical sheep, and taken no government funds. icked, rightly so. She’s facing out from under her. It’s not endangered species. Her flock she has not yet done. Indeed, her infant son, Lewinsky is Rather than asking for a eviction. But it’s not a bank just about her physical efforts, is the only one in Israel. the army is looking out for her, feeling let down by the people handout, I’m able bodied and that is forcing her to give or (emotional) commitment The threats facing Lewin- and being practical. Perhaps who placed her there. Hers is have two hands and can work.” up her home. She’s not done and devotion. Her passion is sky are not from enemies. it’s not reasonable for the not just a biblical story, the Nevertheless, now, she anything wrong. In fact, she’s driven biblically, and symbolic They are not because of a army to provide resources literal return of lost sheep, can’t help but wonder if she done everything right. Many of so many things even bigger pandemic. The threats are 24/7 to protect her individu- but a modern Zionist story. and her sheep are simply people have helped her to than she is. from the army. The Israeli ally when it has a job to protect Indeed, the land that she caught in the crosshairs get where she is. Lewinsky’s Jacob’s Sheep are a distinct army. Lewinsky is appealing a whole country. Or maybe, was given on which to set up of something bigger that problem is unique. species mentioned in the Bible the eviction notice she re- it’s a matter of priorities and her farm is slated to become would have Israel scale back Lewinsky is panicked be- (Genesis 30). Lewinsky dis- ceived, not just on principle, allocation of resources. part of a large neighborhood building in Jewish commu- cause all her years of devotion covered the sheep in Canada. but because she was given Either way, because much that’s part of Efrat, a commu- to bring home and preserve a She investigated how they had only four days to leave, or risk of her support and financial nity of some 11,000 residents. Sheep on page 15A SOJC prepares for ‘High Holy Days unlike any other’ By Sophie Katz per day. While there will not — for those who haven’t fallen munity, and want to connect you’ve been Zooming in,” he Kippur, Rabbi Krublit has his be a Torah service on either ill — is the loneliness factor,” to our community,” he added. said. “If you’ve been Zooming eyes on the future. For the last several months, day, the rabbi and cantor have said Rabbi Krublit. “It’s been “There’s just such a thirst for from your couch or your bed, it “Of course, I hope that we the Southwest Orlando Jewish added meaningful prayers so great to be able to welcome that in-person connection. won’t be as powerful an experi- can meet back in person fully Congregation has held Friday and sermons to heighten people back into the sanctu- The High Holy Days are a ence. Find a sense of serenity. and safely as soon as possible,” night and Saturday morning the sacred experience of this ary, safe and socially distant, reason to come together and Also, pay careful attention he said of his hopes for the new Shabbat services over Zoom, holiday. with masks … It’s such a see one another.” not only to the spaces you’re year of 5781. “That’s a hope the in a well-received effort to There will also be an after- pleasure to actually see people For those who will be streaming from but also to the entire world is sharing — to keep the community both noon family service on Sept. in person, to see how much participating in High Holy tech you’re using. You don’t come back together as a holy safe and connected in the 19 and 20, with in-person they’ve grown over these past Day services through Zoom, want the phone to die in the community. For now, my hope unprecedented times created opportunities for 50 guests five months. Rabbi Krublit has some advice middle of the Amidah — you is that people will find ways to by COVID-19. per day. These shorter services “I think that one of the for how to make the services don’t want to be taken out of connect to all of the different “It’s been a wonderful op- will be directed towards fami- amazing things about this as spiritual an experience as the moment!” opportunities that we’re of- portunity for innovation,” said lies with children from Pre-K is that we can see how many possible. In addition to preparing fering to engage with and to Rabbi Orrin Krublit. “We’re to 5th grade. Immediately people connect to our com- “Change the space that for Rosh Hashanah and Yom celebrate these holidays.” always looking for chances to after the family service on the create sacred spaces virtually, 20th, there will be a shofar so people can be transformed blowing service in the SOJC Performance artist goes on international and feel the power of Shabbat parking lot, where all may roll even while apart.” down their car windows to let The shift to digital has in the call of the shofar. virtual tour LIVE from his apartment in D.C. brought with it plenty of Yom Kippur at SOJC will challenges, such as technical include in-person opportuni- issues regarding sound qual- ties on both Sept. 27 and 28, ity and bandwidth. But as the including the evening Kol community has learned from Nidre service (50 guests), the and overcome these chal- morning service (50 guests), lenges, creating a fulfilling and the afternoon family ser- Shabbat experience for all, the vice (50 guests). While there lessons learned have helped will not be a Torah service, SOJC prepare for the upcom- Yizkor will be chanted. ing High Holy Days, too. As There will also be a Yom Rosh Hashanah draws near Kippur healing service on the on the calendar, SOJC’s lead- afternoon of Sept. 28, led by ership has been hard at work Cantor Ramsay. This service creating opportunities for will be held on Zoom only. members of the congregation SOJC has set guidelines to have the sacred experience to keep their congregants needed this time of year. safe from COVID-19 dur- “This will be a High Holy ing the High Holy Days. All Days unlike any other,” said congregants present must Rabbi Krublit. “We’re offering wear masks while at SOJC, a variety of different options to and their temperature will be participate in the High Holy taken at the door before they Day services, whether that are allowed into the building. is through online worship, Additionally, the doors to the virtual participation, or in- synagogue will be locked once person attendance. We want services begin. Congregants to make sure that everyone will be assigned a seat for the has a way they feel comfort- service, and everyone must Social distancing from 755.040 feet apart, Brian Feldman performs via ZOOM. able and safe to have sacred bring their own Mahzor, as experiences.” well. For extra protection, In the midst of a 12-city, acter named txt (pronounced Please Note: This show Sun Oct 4 @ 2: p.m. Each Rosh Hashanah and hand sanitizing stations will 4-country, 64-show inter- “text”) who recites a script contains audience interac- All shows are in Eastern Yom Kippur service will be be available throughout the national virtual tour during written anonymously in real- tion. The content of the show Daylight Time. offered via Zoom for all SOJC building for all to use. a global pandemic, award- time by a live audience (on the is based entirely upon what Tickets are what you can members. Additionally, there Recent Shabbat services winning performance artist internet). “#txtshow” had its audience members write in afford ($0.01-$30) and are will be several opportunities have welcomed minyanim Brian Feldman brings the world premiere at the Kerouac anonymously. Recommended available at https://fringearts. for members who want to back into SOJC to practice online version of one of his House in Orlando, Florida, on for 18+. This event may con- com/event/txtshow-on-the- share the holidays in person to these new guidelines with signature projects to the 2020 Feb. 26, 2009. tain mature themes, profane internet/ do so while still maintaining great success. All families Philadelphia Fringe Festival, Created and performed by language, and explicit sexual Audiences will receive an social distancing. maintain a distance of six feet as one of 120 shows available Brian Feldman, this live, inter- content. email from boxoffice@fringe- Rosh Hashanah evening apart from other families, and to audiences virtually and IRL active performance takes place Upcoming shows are below arts.com on the day of the services on Sept. 18 and 19 everyone greets their long- as part of this year’s festival. on Zoom. The 100th show, and run for 45 minutes: show with links to the Zoom will be held via Zoom only. unseen friends with a warm, “#txtshow” (on the inter- which was shown on Sept. 10, Mon Sep 21 @ 8 p.m. meeting and PDF program The morning services on Sept. distanced “Shalom!” net) is a completely immersive was the first of Brian Feldman Thu Sep 24 @ 7 p.m. (including Instructions to the 19 and 20 will have in-person “One of the most painful multi-screen performance Projects to reach that 100th- Sun Sep 27 @ 2 p.m. audience, please read before opportunities for 50 guests things about this pandemic featuring a mysterious char- performance milestone. Thu Oct 1 @ 7 p.m. the performance starts). HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 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. 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Albertus Way, Orange City • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, by leaders in Iran, including comments from Iranian parlia- More volunteers are welcome to spread the shofar’s joyful 1105 Saxon Blvd, Deltona • Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, mentary spokesman, SEYED HOSSEIN NAQAVI HOSSEINI, sound on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Deltona • Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr., Deltona • Deltona who told the Fars News Agency following approval of the bill Make your desire known and a Federation representative Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Dr, Deltona • Debary City that “all Iranian bodies are required to use the country’s will be in touch with you. Hall, 16 Colomba Rd, Debary • Debary Library, 200 Florence regional and international capacities to confront the Zionist This let’s me out, darn it! ... K. 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To learn more, contact the Federation’s CAROL Cloud • Plantation Bay, 4641 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud Semitic and genocidal posts FEUERMAN. • Osceola Chamber of Commerce, 1425 Hwy 192, St. Cloud • on Twitter, including a post Sure, life’s a puzzle … Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee • Kissimmee calling for the “elimination” This is another Jewish Federation event. It is titled “Parent- City Hall, 101 Church St, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Library, 211 of the “Zionist entity.” ing Puzzle, Piecing it together.” E. 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When you enroll your child in After The rash of anti-Semitic Orit Farkash-Hacohen School @ The J, the final bell at school signals the start of an Sudoku (see page 14A for solution) posts led Israel’s newly ap- afternoon full of fun and games — and even more learning! pointed Minister of Strategic Affairs, ORIT FARKASH- Your children will get a delicious snack and will have access HACOHEN, to send a letter to Twitter’s CEO, JACK DORSEY, to a quiet Homework Room before taking a well-deserved break calling for Khamenei’s Twitter account to be suspended. In with some laugh-out-loud fun at The J! They’ll unwind in our her letter, she wrote that “calls for violence, anti-Semitism, game room and on the playground. They’ll keep their spirits or hate speech against a nation or its people” have no place up (and their neurons pumping) with a variety of counselor-led on Twitter’s platform. activities, including science, art, sports, and more! At the United Nations Human Rights Council back in Feb- Our program is set up to meet CDC guidelines, and we will ruary, a WJC representative condemned Iran’s human rights be practicing social distancing by group. All children and staff abuses and its support of terrorism, saying that “Iran is playing will be required to wash hands or use hand sanitizer every a destabilizing role in the Middle East and beyond, as a state hour. Masks will continue to be required while at the JCC for sponsor of international terrorism, in its quest to become a both children and staff. nuclear power and in its bid to gain hegemony over the region.” Transportation from off-campus schools will not be provided Some lighter news??? … unless enough families express interest. We will pick up students Also, from the World Jewish Congress and passed along to you: from the south (former Jewish Academy) parking lot and bring “Rosh Hashanah is here and one thing is abundantly clear. them into the JCC. AfterSchool@The J. Available now! Hours: We must be even more steadfast and resolute in our defense 3-6 pm Monday-Friday Cost: $320/month (members) $400/ of global Jewry than ever before. month (guests) How to Register: In person: with Robin at the The entire world continues to struggle in the wake of CO- Registrar’s Desk. 407-621-4036 or [email protected] VID-19 but the Jewish community must face the additional Questions? Kacie DeMartin, Youth & Camp Director, 407- burden of fighting back against the shocking spread of anti- 621-4038 Semitic hatred that has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. Jewish Pavilion mensches … It is WJC’s solemn pledge to protect Jews everywhere from Special thanks to MANNY ADMAN and SAMMY GOLDSTEIN anti-Semitism, and they must also use their unparalleled voice from Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel. They supply Jewish cal- to fight back against all forms of hatred, bigotry, and extremism. endars to the entire Jewish community every year. The Jewish That is why, in the recent edition of World Jewry Digest, Pavilion has put the calendar in gift bags to give to hundreds they spoke out against continued anti-Israel bias at the United of Jewish residents of elder care communities in Great Orlando Nations Human Rights Council while at the same time urging along with cards, holiday foods, services and coloring pages. decisive action in the broader fight against racism, discrimina- “The seniors are so thrilled each year when they receive their tion, and hate speech. calendars,” said Nancy Ludin, Jewish Pavilion CEO. Beyond the United Nations, their vital efforts on behalf of the One for the road … Jewish People continue and they are deeply gratified that the Since all the seats at the posh synagogue were filled for the Austrian Parliament is now seeking to ban historical revision- Yom Kippur service, the stranger was stopped at the door. ism and the glorification of fascist pro-Nazi war criminals, an “I just want to see Adam Rosenberg,” the stranger pleaded. issue on which WJC has taken the lead. They are also pleased to “I have an important message for him.” add Argentina to the list of nations that has adopted the IHRA “OK, I’ll let you talk to Rosenberg,” said the usher suspi- definition of anti-Semitism, and in Germany, we applaud the ciously, “But I’ll be watching so don’t let me catch you praying!” PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 6 months into pandemic, Jews prepare for a High Holiday season of rupture and resilience are often a centerpiece of the holidays are being trun- cated — to safeguard against distraction for Jews watching from home and to limit virus exposure for those inside synagogues. With singing considered among the most dangerous activities possible, choirs will not convene, nor will congregants’ voices rise together in song. Instead, in many non-Orthodox syna- gogues, cantors and others are taping services in advance outdoors or recording them- selves individually, then mix- ing their voices to produce videos to air during their streamed services. In many To create a pre-recorded online service, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, center, and musicians cases, Orthodox synagogues and singers from Mishkan Chicago recorded the songs and prayers of the High Holidays are separating their service in August. leaders from congregants, sometimes with Plexiglas By Shira Hanau and dramatically new ways: on the months later, congregations sheaths, and discouraging Philissa Cramer same computer that usually have a great deal of experi- congregants from singing. is home to work or school ence — albeit unplanned “There are people who are singing through masks, (JTA) — For many Jews, a for most American Jews, and and unwanted — creating Rabbi Jason Weiner announced in July that he planned to through Plexiglas, through high point of services on Rosh in solo or socially distanced meaningful Jewish experi- put a mask on his shofar during the High Holiday season, a masks plus face shields Hashanah and Yom Kippur prayer services for Orthodox ences that are safe amid a choice that many others are now making to ensure that they plus Plexiglas,” said Joanna is the Unetaneh Tokef prayer, Jews who do not use technol- global crisis, and they are do not spread the coronavirus when blowing the ram’s horn. which wonders who will live ogy on holidays. applying the lessons they’ve Dulkin, a cantor at Congre- and who will die in the year “How do you do Rosh Ha- learned to the most-attended gation Adath Jeshurun in St. ahead. shanah on your own?” said services of the year. Paul, Minnesota, which is these months is that to create Zagoria-Moffet, a Phoenix na- This year, that question Rabbi Vanessa Ochs, a profes- There will be no packed holding services online. “We an online program is not just tive who has led a London-area will take on added reso- sor of Jewish studies at the sanctuaries. Some syna- did make the decision that we to take an in-person program synagogue for three years. nance, as the High Holidays University of Virginia. “Our gogues that are convening in would rather not feel like we and just to put it online, it’s His synagogue, like all but fall six months into a global community hasn’t invented person — almost all Ortho- are leading services through a new field of engagement,” a handful in England, is not pandemic that has reshaped that yet.” dox — are taking dramatic a war zone.” said Rabba Rachel Kohl Fi- streaming services, but he lives, battered institutions and When Passover arrived steps to keep congregants But Dulkin, who is the vice negold of Congregation Shaar does plan to offer congregants killed hundreds of thousands weeks into the pandemic, safe, including limiting at- president of the Conserva- Hashomayim in Montreal, one live experience on Rosh of people, including many in there was little time to tendance and shortening tive movement’s Cantors who is planning to send an Hashanah: a shofar blast from Jewish communities. rethink age-old communal services to allow for multiple Assembly, said that even apple cake mix to families the top of the 11th-century St. At the same time, the traditions for a moment shifts. though her congregation in a container that can then Albans Cathedral in their city. prayer will be experienced in that required isolation. Five The long sermons that has come up with creative serve as a “gratitude jar” all And some see the pan- ways to deliver an elevated year. “You need something demic, and the Zoom High musical experience during tangible.” Holidays, accelerating trends the High Holidays, she also Some see all the changes that already were present in feels a sense of loss. as yet another way that the Jewish life for years. “I’ll miss the sound of pandemic is depriving Jews “I think it’s important for us everyone singing together and others of important tradi- to realize that what’s happen- because it feeds me as well,” tional experiences, much the ing because of the pandemic she said. way that Passover this year is an extension of what was The shofar will be heard lacked family Seders that typi- happening over the last couple in new ways. Rather than cally characterize the holiday. of decades,” said Rick Recht, crowding their congregants “This is services, but this a popular song leader and into the sanctuary to hear is not shul,” said Maharat performer in the Reform and the shofar blast, rabbis in Ruth Balinsky Friedman of Conservative movements. many communities are Ohev Sholom, an Orthodox Recht is working with two fine-tuning schedules for synagogue in Washington, other song leaders to provide a shofar-blowing in local D.C., using the Yiddish word package of customizable video neighborhoods and public for synagogue. “Shul means services for kids and families spaces. Many plan to apply a everyone is together in the that synagogues can pay to face mask on the open end of space, davening together, and provide to congregants. It’s an the ram’s horn in accordance this is not that.” arrangement that even some with expert advice about how Simmering below the participating synagogues to protect against spreading surface in the planning of recognize could create a dan- the virus. many synagogues are deep gerous precedent — having “I’ve been practicing and fears that the pandemic’s congregants come to expect trying it,” said Rabbi Jason extension through the High high-quality productions over Weiner, a chaplain at Cedars- Holiday season may harm homegrown services. Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles Jewish institutions for the For his part, Recht said he who was among the first to long haul. Though many believes the two styles can share publicly that he planned have been seeing increased coexist in thriving Jewish to mask his shofar, which he attendance at virtual ser- communities. plans to blow multiple times vices, without the annual “I feel that we’re heading throughout the hospital cash infusion that ticket sales toward a new paradigm of a rather than in the single large for in-person High Holiday hybrid, virtual and physical,” service he typically holds for services bring, and with he said. doctors, patients and their community members under Whatever long-term families. “It’s hard to hear a financial pressure and poten- changes this unprecedented difference.” tially less able to pay dues, High Holiday season may The sounds of children will congregations across the portend, and however Rosh be absent, too. With child denominational spectrum Hashanah and Yom Kippur care settings carrying special aren’t sure how they’ll make are being experienced this risks, family services are not ends meet this year. year, the spiritual core of taking place in most syna- “They’re expecting that the holiday season is sure to gogues that are open. Some their revenue will be down, in endure, as it has for centuries are holding regular services some ways, for the next year,” already. in shifts so parents can take said Amy Asin, the Union “Unetaneh Tokef is in,” turns staying home with their for Reform Judaism’s vice said Rabbi Binyamin Blau of children. president for strengthening Cleveland’s Orthodox Green Some synagogues are try- congregations. Road Synagogue, referring ing to help families navigate But the need to make ad- to the prayer that asks who the holidays at home, includ- justments has also spurred will live and who will die, ing by putting together boxes innovations that many rabbis which specifically mentions of supplies to be used instead say are needed. the specter of plague. “We’re of or in addition to family “Catastrophe is absolutely not cutting that out.” services at home. the mother of creativity in Ben Harris and Ben Sales “What we’ve learned over Jewish life,” said Rabbi Adam contributed reporting. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PAGE 11A Take the 5781 edition of the Rosh Central Florida Synagogues Hashanah Jewish pundit quiz Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- By Jonathan S. Tobin article. Save this column and C: No. The suspicion of Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; see which of us was right vaccines and resistance to 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. (JNS) — A year ago, Jews this time. continuing pandemic re- looked back on 5779 and And remember, if you are strictions lead to new and Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. wondered, after the Pitts- worried about the outcome, deadly outbreaks all over JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. burgh and Poway synagogue teshuvah (“repentance”), te- the world. Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, shootings and a resurgence fillah (“prayer”) and tze- D: No. Despite the limited 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. of anti-Semitism on the dekah (“acts of justice and success of vaccines, fear of right as well as the left, how charity”) may avert the the virus ensures that the Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- things in the United States severe decree. world won’t go back to any- 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. could get any worse. As I The winner of the U.S. thing like normal for many Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. do every year, I cautioned presidential election will be: years, if indeed it ever does. that such a turn of events A: Donald Trump Who will be prime min- jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; is always a possibility. But B: Joe Biden ister of Israel by the start Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. 5780 proved me more right C: House Speaker Nancy of 5782? Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, on that score than I could Pelosi, who will govern for A: Benjamin Netanyahu 321-777-2770. have ever imagined. at least a couple of months B: Naftali Bennett I don’t know about you, because the Electoral Col- C: Yair Lapid Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- but I didn’t have a world- lege won’t produce a majority D: Benny Gantz 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat wide deadly coronavirus for either candidate. E: Ayman Odeh services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. pandemic that would send When will we know the How many Arab nations Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. a thriving global economy outcome of the presidential will normalize relations with betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. into a near-depression as election? Israel in the coming year? one of my predictions for A: On election night. A: None Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. the year. Nor did I imagine B: Within one week of B: All 22, fulfilling the congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. the emergence of the Black Election Day. prediction of Jared Kushner Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; C: Not until the Electoral C: Only Bahrain Lives Matter movement and Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. a summer of demonstrations College meets in December D: Bahrain and Oman and riots over charges of D: Not until the U.S. House E: Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; racial injustice and police of Representatives votes to Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. brutality. resolve the deadlock. The most important issue Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, But the arrival of a new E: Not until the U.S. Su- facing the Jewish people in Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. Jewish year has us asking preme Court rules on the 5781 will be: what’s in store for 5781, and various challenges to the A: The pandemic’s deci- Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. what could possibly be worse results. mation of organized Jewish bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. than what we’ve just lived Will the election results life leads to a drastic decline Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation through? be respected by both major in support for synagogues, As we struggle to re- parties? federations and organiza- holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. cover from the pandemic, A: Yes. Both Biden and tions. com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. with Israelis still divided Trump unite to preserve B: America’s re-entry Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; about Prime Minister Ben- order and avoid violence. into the Iran nuclear deal www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. jamin Netanyahu and with B: No. Black Lives Matter destabilizes the Middle East. Americans preparing for a and other leftist protesters C: The split between pro- Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., presidential election that will burn America’s cities if and anti-Trump Jews leads to Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. has already started to feel the outcome is uncertain or a schism between denomina- Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; more like a civil war than a if Trump wins. tions and organizations as www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th political event, we shouldn’t C: No. Republicans will competing umbrella groups Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. lose what is left of our sense obstruct a Biden transition are formed. of humor, even as we try to by lawsuits and disputes over D: The growth of anti- Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. account for our misdeeds. voter fraud. Semitism on both left and Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- So before the Almighty D: Yes. The outcome will rights as the Black Lives 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. writes down just how much be a landslide that cannot be Matter movement continues worse (or better) it will be for challenged. to polarize society. Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- us in the proverbial “Book E: No. Both parties resort E: The failure to make 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. of Life,” I present (with to coup d’état schemes as the peace with the Palestinians. Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for apologies, as always, to the Constitutional provisions for Which one of the following services and holiday schedules. late New York Times colum- resolving the deadlock fail. things will happen in 5781? nist William Safire) the latest Which party will control A: The Israel baseball team Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- edition of my annual Jewish Congress after the election? will win a medal at the de- gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. Pundit Quiz for 5781. A: Democrats will hold the layed Tokyo Olympics. Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- So guess, or should I say House and take the Senate. B: Prime Minister Benja- Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv prognosticate, along with B: Republicans will retake min Netanyahu prepares to me about the coming year. the House and hold the cede power to Benny Gantz. Please call for times. As far as last year’s quiz, as Senate. C: A peaceful and celebra- Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- is often the case, my predic- C: Democrats will hold the tory inauguration of a new Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. House, but the GOP will hold president of the United States tions weren’t very accurate. I Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- was wrong about Benny Gantz the Senate. on Jan. 20, 2021. becoming prime minister, D: Democrats will take the D: A resurgence of respect 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. wrong about no third Is- Senate but lose the House. for free speech and political Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. raeli election and wrong about Will the world be back to disagreements as cancel cul- Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat Elizabeth Warren becoming something approaching pre- ture is seen as going too far. service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. the Democratic presidential pandemic normal by Rosh E: A federal anti-trust suit nominee. I was right about Hashanah 2021? breaks up Google, and social- Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. the Trump peace plan, no new A: Normal life resumes by media giants lose immunity mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; negotiations with Iran, no the spring of 2021 as vaccines from lawsuits due to their Thursday, 10:00 a.m. progress toward an expanded become available during the attempts at censorship. egalitarian prayer area at Jeru- winter and the pandemic is Tobin answers: 1-c; 2-e; Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: salem’s Western Wall and the eradicated by the fall. 3-b; 4-c; 5-a; 6-a; 7-c; 8-d; 9-a Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Democrats reaffirming their B: Normal life resumes by Jonathan S. Tobin is edi- Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. the summer of 2021 as vac- tor in chief of JNS—Jewish pledge to reinstate the 2015 Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; Iran nuclear deal. cines lead to a steep decline News Syndicate. Follow My answers to this year’s in the infection and fatality him on Twitter at: @jona- Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. quiz are at the bottom of the rates. thans_tobin. Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by Torah study. OBITUARY Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. JACK CHUDNEY They retired to the Orlando Aniya, Payton, Dylan, Zion, Jack Chudney, age 88, of area in 2010 and he was a and Zephyr. Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. Oviedo, passed away on Satur- retired electrical engineer. Private Graveside Services shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. day, Sept. 5, 2020, at Savannah Mr. Chudney is survived by for Mr. Chudney, with Rabbi Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Court of Oviedo, following his loving children: sons, Da- Henry Glazer officiating, were 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, a brief illness. Mr. Chudney vid (Jay) Chudney of Orlando; held at Beth Israel Cemetery, was born on Sept. 10, 1931, in Steven (Ralph) Chudney of Mt. Woodbridge, N.J. 7:30 p.m. Sosnowiec, Poland, to the late Vernon, N.Y.; daughter, Donna Arrangements entrusted to Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. Harry and Sara Hershkowitz (Ray) Kleinwaks of Antioch, Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. Chudney. He was preceded in Calif.; grandchildren — Ra- 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. death by his wife of 52 years, chel, Jessica, Amanda, Joshua 407-599-1180, www.bethsha- (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa Jacqueline Portnoy Chudney. and great-grandchildren — lommemorialchapel.com. PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 SYNAGOGUE SERVICE SCHEDULE

The following synagogues provided information about their Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; You will have access to all Zoom HHD programs as well as High Holiday services to the Heritage by press time. For infor- Shofar, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s service, 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.; sermon discussions with the Rabbi and more. Go to www. mation about services at other local synagogues, contact the Tashlich, 2 p.m.; Shofar, 5 p.m.; Evening service, 7:20 p.m. crjorlando.org/form/HHD-Supporter individual congregations. This year due to COVID-19, services Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Rabbi Steven W. Engel during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be completely Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, 11 Cantor Bryce Megdal different from those in years past. One of the basic tenets of a.m.; Mincha, 5:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:49 p.m. 928 Malone Dr. Judaism is Pikuach Nefesh (the principle in Jewish law that RSVPs required for dinner. RSVP at jewishorlando.com Orlando, Fla. 407-645-0444 the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (Orthodox) www.crjorlando.org religious rule). Most synagogues will be hosting a choice: at- Services will be held indoors and outdoors. There will also Pre-Rosh Hashanah programs: tendance in person (physical distancing and mask wearing area be a Shofar blowing every hour on the hour. Sat. Sept. 12, Selichot, Havdalah and Drive-in service, 7:45 a must) or via Livestream or Zoom. For tickets or information, Rabbi Sholom Dubov p.m. contact the individual synagogue. Chabad Jewish Center Sun. Sept. 13, High Holy Days Music Composers 7 PM Chabad of Altamonte (Orthodox) 708 Lake Howell Road (Zoom Program) Services will be offered indoors and outdoors. They will Maitland, Fla. 407-644-2500 Mon. Sept. 14, How to Say “I’m Sorry” 7 PM (Zoom Program) have two groups for a 2-hour service each morning of Rosh www.chabadorlando.org Tues. Sept. 15, The Power of Stories 7 PM (Zoom Program) Hashanah. RSVPs are required. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, Indoor: Mariv, 7 — 8 p.m. Tues. Sept. 15, Baking Apple Honey Cake 7:30 PM (Zoom Rabbi Mendy Bronstein Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Indoor: Torah reading Program) Services will be held at: and Rabbi’s sermon, 10 -11 a.m.; Musaf, 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 9/16: Preparing for the High Holy Days 7 PM (Zoom Program) Chabad of Altamonte Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Indoor: Torah reading, Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 8 p.m. Livestream 195 S Westmonte Drive #1126 10-10:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon and Shofar, 10:30 — 11:15 a.m.; Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, morning service, 9:30 Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701, unless where noted.* Musaf service, 11:15 a.m. — 12:45 p.m. Outdoor: Tashlich and a.m.; Family service, 2 p.m.; Outdoor: Tashlich at The Springs, www.jewishaltamonte.com Shofar, 2:15 p.m. 5 p.m. Livestream Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, Outdoor service* (held Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Indoor: Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Kever Avot Memorial Service, 10 a.m. at CRJ at 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs), 7 p.m.; dinner, Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, Indoor: morning service, 9:30 Cemetery at Woodlawn; Grades 3-6 Family HHD Adventure, outdoors (RSVP) - 11a.m.; Torah reading, 11 — 11:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon and 1 p.m., Zoom; Writing Poetry for the High Holy Days, 7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah, morning, Group 1 8:30 a.m.- Yizkor, 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.; Musaf, 12:30-2 p.m.; Mincha (Zoom Program) 10:30 a.m.; Group 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Evening service, 8 p.m. and Torah reading, 5 -6:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, Group 1, Congregation Bet Chaim (Reform) Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, morning service, 9:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Group 2 — morning service, 11 a.m.-1 Congregation Bet Chaim is offering its High Holy Days Meditation service, 12:45 p.m.; Family service (for children p.m.; Short outdoor service, shofar blowing & Taschlich* 5:30 this year safely online via Zoom and live streaming as well. 10 and under), 2 p.m.; Yizkor, 3:45 p.m.; Healing service, 5 p.m., (located at Cranes Roost park near Embassy Suites); Although this year’s services will feel a bit different, we know p.m.; Neilah, 6:15 p.m. Evening service, 8 p.m. p.m. that our services will still be inspiring, musically enriching, Mon. Sept. 21, Jonah and the Whale 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. and moving. Mon. Sept. 21, Abraham Joshua Heschel 7 p.m. (Zoom Mon. Sept. 29, Yom Kippur morning service & Yizkor, 9 Cantorial soloist, Jillian Morrisini Program) a.m.; traditional Yom Kippur & Yizkor, 10:30 a.m.; afternoon 407-830-7211 Tues. Sept. 22, What is the Truth? 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) service, 5:30 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Shofar blast & Break www.betchaim.org Tues. Sept. 22, Dealing with Grief 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) Fast 7:48 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah 8 p.m. Wed. Sept. 23, Gr. 7 — 12 RH Baking & Scavenger Hunt 8 Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m., p.m. (Via Zoom) Rabbi Yossi Hecht Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 23/24, Crimes and Misdemeanors All services take place at Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m.; Movie & Discussion 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) 13030 CR 103 Yizkor’Memorial Service, 4:30 p.m.; concluding service im- Congregation Ohev Shalom (Conservative) Oxford, Fla. 352-330-4466 mediately following Senior Rabbi David Kay www.ourchabad.org Congregation Beth Am (Conservative) Cantor Allan Robuck Chabad House is offering a one-hour outdoor service on each All services except Shofar/Tashlich will be virtual. Zoom 613 Concourse Pkwy. S., day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Seats are free of charge. login and passcode provided on email at registration with Maitland, Fla. 407-298-4650 RSVP is required. Donations are requested and appreciated. Sherry Williams at [email protected]. www.ohevshalom.org Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, outdoor evening service, 3899 Sand Lake Rd. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 7:30 p.m. 7 — 8 p.m. Longwood, Fla. 407-862-3505 Livestream Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, outdoor service, 5 — 6 www.congbetham.org Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service 9:30 a.m., p.m. Fir. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. Livestream; for Ohev members only, Rosh Hashanah experience Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2 outdoor service, 5 — 6 Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m. for children K-5th grade, 10 a.m., Zoom; Members only, Teen p.m. with Shofar blowing. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 9 a.m.; Shofar/ Experience 6th-12th grad, 11 a.m., Zoom. Erev Rosh Hasha- Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, This will be a 2-hour service with Tashlich outdoors, in person, social distancing, masks man- nah II, drive-in service, 7: 30 p.m., in person and Livestream indoor and outdoor options, 7 — 9 p.m. datory, temperatures will be taken. Meet in Beth Am parking Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 9:30 a.m., Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service, outdoor Yizkor and Mini lot 5 p.m. Livestream; Shofar service, 3 p.m. in the parking lot. service, 4 — 5 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Tues. Sept. 22, Tashlich and family picnic, 6 p.m. in the Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando (Orthodox) Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, Morning service, 9:30 a.m.; parking lot. Bring masks, dairy picnic dinner and lawn chairs. Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando has lots of options for Minha, 6:15 p.m.; Neilah, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Livestream people at home or those that would like to join in person. All Congregation Beth Emeth and Celebration Jewish Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 9:30 a.m. Livestream; Mincha, services are free but RSVP is a must this year. Congregation (Reform) 5:15 p.m.; Neilah, final Shofar, 5:45 p.m. parking lot. Rabbi Yanky Majesky Celebration Jewish Congregation will observe the High Holy Congregation Shalom Aleichem (Reform) All services held at Crystall Ballroom (Noah’s Event Venue), Days with Congregation Beth Emeth under the leadership of Rabbi Richard Chapin 720 Currency Circle, Lake Mary, Fla. 406-636-5994 Rabbi Robert Lefkowitz. Jeanne Chapin, ceremonial soloist www.jewishnorthorlando.com Masks and social distancing is required. Personal Kippot Joslyn Williams, keyboard accompanist Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. and tallet should be used. Zoom is not planned to be used at 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Traditional pre-service, services. For information about Zoom services, visit www. Kissimmee, FL 34746 9 a.m.; Morning service, 9:30 a.m.; a special program is avail- jewishcelebration.org and click “Others” tab. 407-935-0064 able for children.; Traditional Mincha followed by evening Services will be held at: Congregation Shalom Aleichem will have Zoom Rosh Ha- service, 7:30 p.m. Rosen Plaza shanah and Yom Kippur services. The cost for all services is Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Indoors: pre-service, 9700 International Drive $36 inclusive, prepaid, to access Zoom. 9 a.m.; morning service, 9:30 a.m.; special program available Orlando, FL 32819 Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 8 p.m. for children; Traditional Mincha followed by Soulful Chassidic 407-830-7211 Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m. melodies and then a Traditional Mariv and Havdalah, 7 p.m.; www.congregationbethemeth.com Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Outdoors: Shofar and Tashlich, 6 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah 7 p.m. Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Yom Kippur eve, Kol Nidrei/children’s pro- Satu. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m. Congregation Sinai of Minneola (Conservative/Re- gram, 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Erev Yom Kippur 7 p.m. form) Mon. Sept. 28, Traditional Yom Kippur indoors pre-service, Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Spiritual leader Joseph Goldovitz 9 a.m.; Morning services and Yizkor, followed by a traditional Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m. 1200 West Broad St. Musaf/children’s program, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Mincha, 5:30 Celebration Jewish Congregation members — For more Groveland, Fla., 34736 p.m.; Traditional Neilah, Traditional Mariv, Havdalah, and information, RSVP and submit a donation to: www.congre- 352-243-5353 Break-the-Fast (pre-packaged), 6:45 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:49 p.m.; gationbethemeth.com www.congregaton-sinai.org Outdoors: Yizkor, 4:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Sholom of Leesburg (Reform/ Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. Pre-holiday Zoom Conservative) Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m.-11:30 Unable to attend services in person? Join Rabbi Majesky All services and activities at the synagogue are suspended a.m.; Tashlih, 12:30 p.m.; Tashlich and Cantor/guitarist Mendy Hecht for an evening of stories during COVID. Congregants may observe the High Holidays Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and thoughts and traditional holiday melodies and prayers from the comfort of their homes via via Zoom. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 17, Pre-Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi/Cantor Karen Allen Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.; Yizkor, 11:15 a.m.; Thurs. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. 315 North 13th St. Closing, 5:30 p.m.; Break Fast on your own. Chabad of South Orlando (Orthodox) Leesburg Fla. 352-326-3692 Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (Conserva- Rabbi Yosef Konikov Bethsholomflorida.org tive) Services will be held at: Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. All services offered via Zoom as well as in person. If you The Wyndham Orlando Resort Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah service, 10 a.m. choose to attend in person please follow CDC guidelines. Tem- 8001 International Dr. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. peratures will be taken at the door. Masks and social distancing Orlando, FL 32836 Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service and Yizkor, 10 a.m.; required. Arrive before service begins. Once begun, doors will www.jewishorlando.com Neilah and Shofar, 5:15 p.m. be locked. Seating will be assigned. Bring your own Mahzor. No membership fees or tickets required. Donations recom- Congregation of Reform Judaism (Reform) To accommodate for social distancing, sign up for only one mended. CRJ will be holding all the High Holy Day services and service — morning or Family service. If you normally attend Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:10 p.m., Dinner, 8 activities via Zoom and Livestream. Members can watch the both days, kindly sign up for Day two. p.m. (RSVP) livestreamed services at crjorlando.org and choose which Rabbi Orrin Krublit Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah, morning, 9 a.m.; Children’s Zoom programs you would like to participate in. A donation Cantor Doug Ramsay service, 10 a.m.; Tashlich, 2 p.m.; Shofar, 6 p.m.; evening is requested for each program. If not a member, consider service, 7:10 p.m.; Dinner, 8 p.m. (RSVP) becoming a High Holy Days supporter for a donation of $180. Schedule on page 13A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs

Danish parliament to on indefinite hold following of U.S. Central Com- the Israel-Serbia relation- about the life of Nicholas Cape Town to London in 1951 debate bill that would the normalization agreement mand. ship.” Winton, who saved 669 to pursue a stage career. He ban non-medical cir- between Israel and the United (JNS) — The United States As part of a U.S.-bro- children from the Nazis, is changed his surname after cumcision Arab Emirates. announced on Wednesday kered agreement on Sept. 4 in production with Oscar moving to Britain, according By Cnaan Liphshiz Now Gantz wants to con- that it will withdraw 2,200 to normalize economic rela- winner Anthony Hopkins in to the Hollywood Reporter. (JTA) — The Danish parlia- vene a planning committee troops from Iraq by end of tions between Kosovo and the lead role. He worked in the theater ment is scheduled to consider to approve 5,000 housing September, according to the Serbia, Kosovo has agreed to “One Life” has Hopkins for several years before turn- a bill proposing a ban on units in the West Bank. The top U.S. commander in the formally recognize the State playing an older Winton, ing to writing. He is the non-medical circumcisions. Higher Planning Council Middle East. of Israel and open an embassy Deadline Hollywood re- author of a novel, as well as Henri Goldstein, the presi- for Judea and Samaria has Troop presence will de- in Jerusalem, and Serbia has ported. British actor Johnny several plays including “The dent of the Jewish Com- not met since February, crease from 5,200 troops agreed to move its embassy Flynn portrays the young Dresser,” which was per- munity in Denmark, says thus causing a six-month to 3,000, said Gen. Frank from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Winton. formed on Broadway and then the measure represents “the freeze on the planning of McKenzie, commander of Setting new one-day Winton, who is nicknamed adapted as a film. His play worst threat since World War housing in Jewish settle- U.S. Central Command. COVID records, Israel “the British Schindler,” died “Quartet” also was adapted II” to the country’s Jews, who ments. “This reduced footprint gears up for extended in 2015 at the age of 106. for the screen. traditionally circumcise baby Convening the committee allows us to continue advis- lockdown starting on The baptized son of Jew- His wife, Natasha, died in boys on their eighth day of requires the prime minister’s ing and assisting our Iraqi Rosh Hashanah ish parents, Winton was 2013. He is survived by three life, a ritual known as brit approval, and Gantz sent a let- partners in rooting out the By Philissa Cramer a 29-year-old stockbroker children. milah. ter on Sunday to Netanyahu final remnants of ISIS in Iraq (JTA) — Israel appears when he arrived in Prague Kosher deli chef will The Danish parliament is asking for permission. and ensuring its enduring poised to return all of its in December 1938. He was compete on Food Net- set to vote sometime during Gantz, currently the de- defeat,” he stated. citizens to lockdown just planning to go on a skiing work’s ‘Chopped’ its next session on the bill fense minister, will take over McKenzie said the with- before Rosh Hashanah next holiday in Switzerland, but By Shira Hanau filed last month by Simon as prime minister next year drawal is because of U.S. week, in a decisive action changed his plans when he (JTA) – Jewish deli food Emil Ammitzboll-Bille, a under the government coali- “confidence in the Iraqi Secu- that comes as the country’s heard about the refugee crisis has been experiencing a former interior minister and tion agreement. He heads the rity Forces’ increased ability coronavirus outbreak spirals in Czechoslovakia, which had resurgence over the past leader of the left-leaning center-left Blue and White to operate independently.” out of control. just been occupied by the several years. Forward party. party, which makes up part He also noted that troop The country recorded Nazis. In the following nine Now it’ll have its reality “I don’t think cutting little of the current coalition. levels in Afghanistan would more than 4,000 new cases months, he organized eight television moment. boys should be legal in con- The committee would drop to 4,500 by November. Thursday and 22 new deaths, trains that carried children, Kosher-keeping chef Sha- nection with an old, religious meet to consider the final The United States had already both records. Israel hurtled the vast majority of them lom Yehudiel of The Humble ritual,” Ammitzboll-Bille approval of building plans for reduced its presence in Af- past the grim 1,000-death Jewish, from Czechoslovakia Toast in Teaneck, New Jer- wrote on Facebook. “That’s some 2,000 apartments and ghanistan to 8,600 in June. threshold last weekend, and to safety in Britain. sey, will be a contestant on my principled stance. That the initial plans for another Serbia won’t move embassy it has the highest per-capita Winton’s heroism was “Chopped,” a competition a person’s body belongs to 3,000. The units are located to Jerusalem if Israel recog- new infection rate in the unremarked until the 1980s, cooking show on the Food them and that young men in settlement blocs and nizes Kosovo world. The daily case total when his wife found evidence Network. The restaurant’s should get to decide whether isolated settlements, Israel’s A source close to Serbi- would be the equivalent of of the rescues. The discovery menu features traditional they want to be circumcised. Channel 12 reported. an President Aleksandar nearly 150,000 new cases in led to a surprise reunion Jewish deli foods like po- That’s why I am in favor of Norway police arrest Vucic said “many have the United States. with some of the children tato knishes and a pastrami introducing an age limit of suspect in 1982 bomb- argued that Israel rec- The move to lock the entire and a documentary. Winton sandwich on rye alongside 18 years for non-medical ing of Jewish restaurant ognizing Kosovo would country down starting in received many honors in more modern additions like circumcision.” in Paris that killed 6 be akin to countries one week comes after days of his later years, including a a truffle burger or a cheese- Jewish, Muslim, Christian By Marcy Oster unilaterally recognizing political jockeying over how knighthood. burger (with vegan cheese, and other groups regard (JTA) — Police in Norway ‘Palestine.’ ” to rein in an increasingly The “Schindler” reference of course). circumcising boys as a basic have arrested a man living (JNS) — Serbia has stated desperate health crisis. Lead- is to the German industrial- “When they approached religious freedom. But there there who is a suspect in the that it will not move its em- ers in the country’s haredi ist Oskar Schindler, who is me, I called my rabbi to con- have been various efforts to 1982 bombing of a Jewish- bassy to Jerusalem if Israel Orthodox sector resisted credited with saving some sult,” Yehudiel told NorthJer- ban the practice in Europe owned restaurant in Paris recognizes Kosovo, accord- any restrictions that would 1,200 Jews in the Holocaust. sey.com. “I run a kosher by a mix of liberals, citing that killed six. ing to reports from The Je- target their communities His story was made into the restaurant, so I just don’t individual freedoms, and The attack on the Chez Jo rusalem Post and The Times specifically. Academy Award-winning film want to say yes if I can’t cook right-wingers, who say they Goldenberg restaurant in the of Israel on Wednesday, each Now, according to Israeli “Schindler’s List” by Steven kosher.” are defending local culture. heavily Jewish Marais district citing an anonymous source. media reports, the govern- Spielberg. “Chopped” contestants Rabbi Yitzi Loewenthal, also left 22 wounded. The “Serbia will not move its ment is on the verge of ap- Aisling Walsh is directing prepare a three-course meal the emissary of the Chabad restaurant closed in 2006. embassy to Jerusalem if Israel proving draconian restric- “One Life,” which was de- but must use a selection of Hasidic movement in Den- Norwegian police did not recognizes Kosovo as an in- tions that would shutter veloped by BBC Films with specific ingredients in each mark, told the Jewish Tele- disclose the identity of the dependent country,” a source most businesses and public See-Saw Films. course. The mystery ingre- graphic Agency that the suspect arrested Wednesday, close to Serbian President institutions and require Ronald Harwood, Oscar- dients can pose problems for ruling Social Democrat party according to the French Aleksandar Vucic told The Israelis to stay within 500 winning screenwriter of kosher-keeping contestants has not said how it will vote newspaper Le Figaro, but Jerusalem Post. “Moreover, meters (about a quarter-mile) ‘The Pianist,’ dies at 85 who will not eat certain in- on the bill, “but there’s a risk Walid Abdulrahman Abu Za- this move by Israel would from their homes. By Marcy Oster gredients or combine meat it will be passed, so this is yed has lived in a small town harm the otherwise intimate The lockdown would pre- (JTA) — Screenwriter and milk. quite serious.” south of Oslo since 1991. Abu relationship between Israel vent prayer services from Ronald Harwood, who won Yehudiel will be the latest In 2018, a bill to ban non- Zayed is believed to have been and Serbia, and it will never taking place during Rosh an Academy Award in 2003 contestant on the show to medical circumcision was a part of the Palestinian ter- be the same. It’s that simple.” Hashanah and Yom Kippur, for “The Pianist,” has died. have a mashgiach, a kosher introduced in Iceland, but it ror cell associated with the The source added that two of the biggest holidays in Harwood died Tuesday of supervisor, certifying that was scrapped amid an inter- Abu Nidal organization that “many have argued that Israel the Jewish calendar. natural causes at his home in his ingredients are kosher. national outcry. Currently, carried out the attack. recognizing Kosovo would be After a two-week period, Sussex, England. He was 85. Rachel Goldzal of Staten circumcision remains legal Police told the French akin to countries unilaterally some restrictions would be He also was nominated for Island, New York, won the throughout Europe. news agency AFP that they recognizing ‘Palestine.’ ” lifted, but schools would re- Oscars for his screenplays competition in 2018 at just 12 Benny Gantz, Israel’s were studying an extradition A source close to the Ser- main closed for another two for “The Dresser” and “The years old. Producers worked prime minister in wait- request from France for the bian government told The weeks under the terms of the Diving Bell and the Butter- with Rachel to ensure all the ing, asks to convene suspect. Times of Israel that Israeli plan reportedly under con- fly.” The South Africa native ingredients would be kosher committee to approve Five attackers threw a gre- recognition of Kosovo’s in- sideration. Israeli schools, received a knighthood from and provided her with all new new West Bank housing nade into the restaurant in dependence from Serbia in which some public health Queen Elizabeth in 2010. kitchen utensils, according to By Marcy Oster August 1982 before opening 2008 “could end up being a experts blamed for the virus’ “The Pianist” was based the Orthodox news site Vos (JTA) — Benny Gantz, fire on some 30 diners and real mess unless there is a rebound in the country after on a Holocaust memoir by Iz Neias. Israel’s prime minister in passersby. compromise on what sort of it initially seemed to curb its the Polish-Jewish pianist In 2014, then 12-year-old waiting, has become much US to withdraw 2,200 relationship Israel will end up outbreak this spring, opened and composer Wladyslaw Eitan Bernath competed on friendlier with the settler troops from Iraq by end of having with Kosovo.” Sept. 1 for the school year. Szpilman, a survivor. The the show, though he was community in recent weeks month “Diplomatic relations with Film about Nicholas critically acclaimed film also unable to taste the food due following Prime Minister Troop presence will Kosovo are one thing; rec- Winton, rescuer of won Oscars for Adrien Brody to the nonkosher kitchen Benjamin Netanyahu’s fail- decrease from 5,200 ognition as an independent children from the Nazis, for best actor and Roman utensils. ure to declare sovereignty troops to 3,000, ac- country is another thing stars Anthony Hopkins Polanski for best director. The episode featuring over all or part of the West cording to Gen. Frank entirely,” the source told the By Marcy Oster Harwood, who was born Yehudiel will air at 9 p.m. Bank. That vow has been put McKenzie, commander outlet. “This would destroy (JTA) — A feature film Ronald Horwitz, moved from Sept. 22. Schedule From page 12A Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Zoom and in person Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service, 9:30 a.m. Zoom and in Tashlich and Shofar, 2 p.m. 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. person; Family services, 1 p.m. Zoom and in person; Niela, Sun. Sept. 27, Kever Avot at Temple Israel Cemeetery, 10 Orlando Fla. 407-239-5444 5:15 p.m. Zoom and in person a.m.; Mincha before Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m.; Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. www.sojc.org Temple Israel (Conservative) Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; End 7:50 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7 p.m. Zoom only Services will be in person and livestreamed free of charge Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (Tradi- Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9:30 a.m. to the whole community. Donations in honor of the New Year tional) Zoom and in person; Family service, 1 p.m. Zoom and in are appreciated. Rabbi Hayyim Solomon person; evening, 7 p.m. Zoom only Rabbi Joshua Neely 848 North Donnelly Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service, 9:30 a.m. Zoom Cantorial soloist Debbie Meitin Mount Dora, Fla. 352-735-4774 only; Family service, 1 p.m. Zoom and in person; Shofar blow- 50 S. Moss Rd. www.tcomd.org ing, 2 p.m. in person in SOJC parking lot. Winter Springs, Fla. 407-647-3055 The congregation is holding services for both days of Rosh Only 40 guests per day for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur www.tiflorida.org Hashanah and Yom Kippur, However, the synagogue board morning and afternoon services The services are about 2 Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. decided not to advertise at all this year. They cannot take hours long. No Torah service, but Yizkor will be chanted. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, anyone from the outside and they’ve limited their seating to For Yom Kippur Family service, 50 guests allowed. Service 9 a.m., Mincha, 6:30 p.m.; Erev Rosh Hashanah II, 20 percent capacity, and don’t have room for all of their own is about 1 hour long. 7:30 p.m. congregants. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Why Jews dip apples in honey on Rosh Hashanah and why vegans say the custom is a problem

By Josefin Dolsten Scholars say that the descrip- on those things, around the tion of “a land flowing with holiday time, to make the NEW YORK (JTA) — The milk and honey” actually refers new year that much sweeter.” truth is, there is no com- to date honey, not bee honey. Making the new year sweet- mandment in Judaism to dip “[B]ecause date syrup is er is the whole point of the an apple in honey on Rosh Ha- actually in the Torah, it makes custom. Some trace it to Ne- shanah. But what would the the most sense from a Jewish hemiah 8:10, where the Jews Jewish New Year be without perspective,” Cohan said. of the Second Temple period the custom? Proponents of eating date celebrating what would even- It’s a question that bedevils honey also cite its health tually become Rosh Hashanah vegans, many of whom won’t benefits. are told to “Go your way, eat eat honey because it’s an Brian Finkel, the co-found- the fat, and drink the sweet.” animal product. er of a company selling As for the apple, the custom So what’s a mock chopped organic date honey, says the was started among Ashkenazi liver/seitan brisket/vegetar- product has 25 percent less Jews in medieval Europe, ian stuffed cabbage kind of sugar and a lower glycemic when the apple as we know it Jew to do? index than bee honey and is had become more accessible Jeffrey Cohan, the execu- a great source of antioxidants. due to cultivation, said Jor- tive director of Jewish Veg, Finkel, who grew up outside dan Rosenblum, an associate explains all the ways that Chicago but moved to Israel in professor at the University of honey production is problem- 2013, first tasted date honey Wisconsin-Madison who stud- atic. In order to produce as while studying at a yeshiva in ies food and Judaism. much honey as possible, many the Jewish state after finish- Apples are in season and honey producers manipulate ing high school. Silan, as the therefore plentiful in the the bees’ natural living pat- product is known there, is a fall, when the holiday of terns, including clipping the popular ingredient in cooking Rosh Hashanah occurs. In ligion who researches religion in the 19th century. Many the tradition became crucially queen’s wings to prevent her and baking, and as a dip. 14th-century Germany, the and food. settled in the Northeast, a important for understanding from flying away, and replac- The entrepreneur had a self- Jewish sage known as the “You have all these Di- region where apples grow well. our wishes for a new year, that ing the honey produced with described “eureka moment” Maharil described the custom aspora communities that “They have that tradition, they’re sweet,” she said. sugar water, which animal when he thought to introduce of dipping apples in honey as are adapting to their new and they come to a place It also helped that bee rights activists say is less nu- it to American consumers. long established and rich with environments, and over time that’s great for apple growing, honey is kosher, even thought tritious. Some vegans regard Last year, Finkel and his mystical meaning. people used substitutes that so that further cements it,” the bee itself is not. Rabbis the whole process as cruel and business partner, David Dates did not grow in Eu- had some sort of relationship Rosenblum said. explain that unlike milk from exploitative. Czinn, launched D’Vash Or- rope, but honey made by bees to the seven species to honor Hochman said that as a nonkosher animal, which “‘Tza’ar ba’alei chayim’ is ganics. Since then, Finkel was available, so that became the ever-longed-for return to apples and honey became as- may not be consumed, bee a core Torah mandate, so said, they have sold hundreds the topping of choice, said Zion,” Hochman said. sociated with Rosh Hashanah, honey is derived from the to start the new year right of thousands of bottles of date Leah Hochman, an associate The custom traveled with the combination gained a nectar of a flower and not from away by violating tza’ar ba’alei honey, in stores across the professor at the Hebrew Union European Jews when many of symbolic meaning. something that’s part of the chayim does not get the year United States and through College-Jewish Institute of Re- them left for the United States “Over the course of time, bee’s body. off to the best start,” he said, the company’s website. using the Hebrew term for the The product is produced in prohibition against causing a U.S. factory that is not certi- Kagan unnecessary harm to animals. fied kosher, but Finkel said he From page 1A Jewish philanthropist George draising records, raising Senator Victor Torres, Florida One of the more common is looking to produce a kosher Soros. (Plakon was also a more than $100,000 this House Representative Amy substitutes is honey made version so that observant of COVID. Plus, our current member of a Facebook group cycle — primarily from in- Mercado and former Florida from dates, according to Co- Jews can have it around the unemployment system was in which antisemitic memes dividuals and small donors. CFO Alex Sink, as well as han. Date honey is not only holidays — and year round. designed to fail by the law- were shared.) “We are people-powered,” organizations like Florida vegetarian but has its roots “I think it goes great with makers who voted for it — “At a time when hate crimes she said, noting that her Conservation Voters, the in the Bible. Dates are one of apples, it goes great with including Scott Plakon. The against Jews are at a record opponent’s campaign is Florida Education Associa- the seven species of the land of challah,” he said. “I definitely people I talk to are desperate high in the United States, I largely funded by corpora- tion, Ruth’s List Florida and Israel mentioned in the Bible. encourage people to use it for leaders who are listening am more resolved than ever tions. “One voter sends me Moms Demand Action for Gun and taking action.” to call out antisemitism a small check every week in Sense in America. As she did in 2018, Kagan whenever I see it,” said Kagan, the mail with a lovely hand- “I started this journey as a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 C A R B G U S A T S E A cites the Jewish imperative a lifelong supporter of Israel written note. Those are the mom, and that’s the reason 13 14 15 of tikkun olam as a driving whose daughters all became donations that fuel ‘Team I’m still here,” she said. “I O H E L R N A S L A M S force behind her campaign. bat mitzvahs at Congregation Tracey’ and keep us going.” believe in building a brighter 16 17 18 “I am obligated to help repair Ohev Shalom. “I am horrified She has also received en- future for my daughters. But M A L A W A C H H A S P S the world, as all Jews are,” she by the rise in hate and division dorsements from a multitude not just for them — I want all 19 20 21 C H I L L S I S L E said. She has also had to fend in this country. It will only of established politicians, of our kids to have access to 22 23 24 25 26 off antisemitic accusations end when we stand unified including Congresswoman healthcare, education, clean B I L K E L E T A B O O N from Plakon, who falsely against it.” Stephanie Murphy, Florida air and clean water. And I want 27 28 29 claimed that her campaign So far, Kagan has already House Representative Anna them to inherit a world free of O R A T E S B A V N Y T 30 31 32 was being bankrolled by shattered her previous fun- Eskamani, Florida State hate. That’s why I won’t quit.” T A M E P U R E R 33 34 35 36 P A S Y I S R O E L 37 38 39 40 Moira S H A C K R U I N From page 1A mental health therapist living Dictor is on the Board of on Zoom. “I’ve done the same 41 42 43 44 45 46 in Washington, D.C., and the Directors for A Gift for Teach- Torah portion for 33 years and E M S E C O T H E L M A as a news director and talk younger one lives in Atlanta ing, has been a board member this year I am recording the 47 48 49 M A T Z A H C H A L L A H show host. Her years on the and works at Insight Global of The Roth Family JCC, local Torah portion [due to Covid],” 50 51 52 radio have given her a unique — an industry leader for IT, president and national board she said proudly. B R I O T H O R N E perspective on local, state Accounting and Finance, member of Women’s Ameri- Dictor has been endorsed 53 54 55 56 57 58 E I G H T S H E K A L I M and national politics. And Engineering, and Govern- can Ort, and was awarded the by the Seminole Education 59 60 61 she is still accessible to the ment staffing and managed 2019 Harvey Milk Ally award Association, Young Dems R A M A H E E E S A P S community via her “Moira’s services. from The LGBTQ+ Center that of Seminole County, U.S. 62 63 64 Couch Chat,” (https://www. “They turned out to be great serves Seminole, Orange and Congresswoman Stephanie S H A N E R N S E S A U facebook.com/MoiraDictor), people — independent, politi- Osceola Counties, for her in- Murphy, and the Seminole where she sits on her couch cally aware, strong women.” volvement with the LGBTQ+ Democratic Veterans Cau- and welcomes people to There haven’t been a lot of community. cus. discuss her campaign, trivia women serving as tax collec- The Dictors are members of Perhaps one of the driving and answer any questions tors and Dictor questions that. the Congregation of Reform forces that caused her to run residents might have. Tune “Who better than a woman to Judaism, where she served as for Tax Collector is a quote in at 4:30 p.m. daily. manage money?” she asked. president of the board from by Martin Luther King, Jr.: Dictor also knows what it is “We stretch the budget at 2012-2014. “CRJ is a big part “Life’s most persistent and like to struggle financially in home. Women are smart, or- of our lives,” she said, adding urgent question is, ‘what are Seminole County. As a single ganized, and good managers that Rabbi Engel married her you doing for others?’” mom, she raised two (now of people and money!” and Wayne and both daugh- What better way to help oth- adult) daughters who were While she was on the Phil- ters were bat mitzvahed by ers than by being responsible educated in Seminole County lips Files, she met and married Rabbi Halperin and Cantor for their hard-earned dollars. Public Schools, graduating her husband, Wayne, who is Dworkin. At 2 p.m. on the day Dictor plans to make sure she from Seminole High School. on the boards for the Orlando of this interview, Dictor was runs a tight ship and all saved Dictor is very proud of them, Fringe Festival, CrimeLine, heading over to CRJ to tape money is turned over to the sharing that the oldest one is a and the Orlando Gay Chorus. her Aliyah for Yom Kippur County Commission.

To Publish Legal Notices For Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties, Call Heritage Florida Jewish News at 407-834-8787 or Email [email protected] HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PAGE 15A twined with three unique suppresses wrath in judg- Forgiveness and confes- of self-reflection. We admit service with a piyyut that asks Prayers sections in the musaf known ment, so that regardless of sions our sins fully, and even beat God to “open the gate” and let From page 1A as Malkhuyot (verses relating the dark nature of our se- All five services on Yom our breasts while doing so. us enter so that we might have to God’s Kingship), Zikhronot cret sins, God will suppress Kippur include a section We place our fates in God’s a final appeal before God’s ing God’s kindness in giving a (verses relating to memory) anger in discovering them. known as Selichot (forgive- hands, for God is Tov V’Salah decree is sealed. There is a child to Abraham and Sarah and Shofarot (verses relat- It ends by announcing that ness prayers) and another (good and forgiving). silent Amidah prayer, like at in their old age (Genesis 21). ing to shofar). Each of these God acts with compassion, one called the Vidui (confes- Yom Kippur musaf (Shaha- all services, which is repeated On the second day we read the sections contains 10 verses accepts God’s subjects and sions). The Selichot include rit for Reform synagogues) is by the cantor. Throughout story of the binding of Isaac, on each of the topics — Mal- guards those who love God. a basic confession of sins, different from Rosh Hasha- Neilah, the language of being which ends with a ram as a khuyot recalls that God is We may take from this that an expression of our contri- nah in that we do not add “written” in the book of life substitute for Isaac (Genesis king, Zikhronot recalls God even while we call Rosh Ha- tion and reflections on God’s Malkhuyot, Zikhronot and used thus far in High Holiday 22). The shofar that is so remembering us for the good shanah “Yom ha Din” (Day forgiving nature. We recite Shofarot, but instead include liturgy shifts, as we instead prominent on Rosh Hashanah and Shofarot gives quotes in of Judgment), we can look the 13 attributes, which are a section on the Avodah, a speak of being “sealed” in is considered to be symbolic which the shofar is sounded, forward to the end of the taken from a prayer that description of the sacrifices that book. of this ram. in the past but mostly in process in which we will be Moses recited in Exodus and rituals performed by the The final section of Neilah U’netaneh Tokef: Who the future, heralding future loved, accepted and forgiven 34. In it, we assert that God High Priest in the Temple on includes a recitation of the shall live and who shall redemption. The sounding our sins. This is the overall is compassionate, patient Yom Kippur. We also add a Shema (“Hear O Israel …”) die of the shofar is interspersed theological message that and righteous. Included in piece known as the martyrol- and these lines: Baruch Shem As the continuation of through each of these three the Rosh Hashanah liturgy the Vidui is the Ashamnu, ogy, a solemn section where K’vod (“Blessed be God’s the piyyut U’netaneh Tokef prayer sections, showing it- wishes to portray: We still which is an alphabetical we recall 10 martyrs who name …”) three times, and quoted above tells us, on Rosh self to be a part of the prayer have hope. acrostic of different sins we were killed in most brutal Adonai Hu HaElohim (“Ado- Hashanah we are inscribed itself. In Reform and other Yom Kippur: The Day of have committed. It is said in ways, giving their lives while nai is our God”) seven times. into the book of life, while liberal congregations that Judgment first-person plural because declaring their faith for the We conclude with a long blast on Yom Kippur the book is do not recite musaf, these If we view Rosh Hashanah while each individual may world to hear. of the shofar. sealed. These simple lines sections — and the shofar as the first day of a court not have committed these Neilah: The gates are Thus ends the period of open us up to the possibility sounding — are added to the case, then we would see Yom specific sins, as a community locked the High Holidays. We begin of teshuvah (repentance) and morning Shacharit. Kippur as the day on which we surely have, and on this It is the final service on with contrition and awe as of reflection of our past deeds. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld the verdict is handed down. day our fates are intertwined. Yom Kippur, Nei’lah — lit- we enter the courtroom for U’netaneh Tokef is recited has written in his book “The The tension mounts as we We also read the Al Chet, erally “locking” (of gates) — our trial. We end with the on both Rosh Hashanah and Jewish Holidays” that these near the Day of Judgment, a prayer that similarly lists which paints an image of the acceptance of our verdict Yom Kippur as an introduc- three sections, unique to and this can be seen in the transgressions we have made gates of heaven closing, lend- and the assertion that Ado- tory piyyut to the kedushah Rosh Hashanah, reflect three liturgy as well. The evening over the year. These two sec- ing urgency to our prayers nai is our God — powerful, (literally, holiness) in the central principles of Judaism: of Yom Kippur begins with tions best reflect the theology and our need for repentance all knowing and of course, musaf Amidah. The key line • The acceptance of God a once-controversial prayer, of the day: We are in a state and forgiveness. We begin the compassionate. of this prayer follows on the as King of Universe. Kol Nidre, that has since heels of a long rhetorical • The acknowledgement become the symbol for the piece that demands to know that God intervenes in the solemnity of the day. In this who among this congrega- world to punish the wicked prayer, repeated three times, tion will be here next year: and reward the good. we pray that all vows and How many will perish and • The recognition that God oaths that we have made how many will be brought was revealed in the giving of throughout the year will be high? But, the liturgist notes, the Torah at Sinai and again forgiven us, so that we might even those who are fated will be revealed at the end enter into this coming year for the worst can depend of days. with a clean slate, forgiven on the following precept: If we were to pick out for any promises we might “penitence, prayer, and good one piyyut as an archetype inadvertently have broken. deeds can annul the severity of the theology of the Rosh Many rabbis viewed this as an of the decree.” Hashanah, we might choose unnecessary absolution that Presents The shofar blasts L’eyl orekh din (“to God might lead people to sin by The shofar is perhaps the who sits in judgment”). The taking their vows too lightly SAVVY SENIORS ISSUE best-known feature of Rosh poem begins by declaring in the future. However, this Hashanah services. There that God “probes all of our prayer had already proven to are two sets of shofar blasts hearts” and therefore will be so popular and powerful October 2, 2020 on each day of the holiday. always divine our most among the people, it has The first follows the Torah secret thoughts and fears. become a centerpiece of the service. The second is inter- It moves on to say that God holiday.

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CALL: 407-834-8787 PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 How Rosh Hashanah became New Year’s Day By Michele Alperin ings of the schools of Hil- (Sukkot) a small hint of a of its supposed correspon- commentator, tied the two an outward focus on all of lel and Shammai, which possible fall new year. Ac- dence to the Babylonian together by positing that the humanity. The effort to strike a date to the first century CE. cording to Exodus 23:26, new year, in which the very process of counting tied Schorsch points out that balance between a par- Mishnah Rosh Hashanah the Feast of the Harvest, myth of the creation and Rosh Hashanah to the re- although R. Eliezer and ticularistic loyalty to Jewish 1:1 specifically defines Rosh which closely follows Rosh ancient Babylonian god demption from Egypt. This, R. Yehoshua argued in the religion and nationhood Hashanah’s “new year” sta- Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Marduk’s battle with Tiamat suggests Ramban, is similar Babylonian Talmud’s trac- and a more universalistic tus. “The first of Tishrei is occurs, b’tzayt ha-shanah, play a central part.” These to the tie between the week- tate Rosh Hashanah about commitment to the human the beginning of the year at the going out of the scholars envisioned a yearly day and Shabbat that is also whether Nisan or Tishri was community played itself out [rosh hashanah] for years, year, signifying the close dramatization of the battle accomplished by counting: more significant, they both in the struggle to set a date sabbatical cycles, and the of one agricultural year and of the Israelite God with Just as we remember the accepted the existence of a for the beginning of the Jew- jubilee.” Although the func- the beginning of the next. Tiamat and his “subsequent Sabbath day by counting calendar with more than a ish calendar year. The two tions of this new year relate Similarly in Exodus 34:22, enthronement as universal according to the first day single new year. Both cite possibilities were Nisan, primarily to the agricultural the Feast of the Ingather- king.” of the Shabbat cycle, the verses purporting to prove the month of Passover, cycle and the beginning ing is said to occur t’kufat Giving further credence second day of the Shabbat that a series of critical and Tishrei, the month of of a new harvest year, the hashanah, “at the turn of to this view are a series of cycle [in Hebrew, the week- events took place in their what is now known as the Mishnah also begins to as- the year.” Further evidence psalms that focus on God’s days do not have names, they favored month: the creation festival of Rosh Hashanah . sign to it conceptual and of the fall as the beginning kingship (47, 93-100, 149, are numbered in relation of the world, Israel’s future In the Torah, the begin- theological meaning. of the agricultural year in etc.), which were thought to the coming Shabbat], redemption from exile, ning of the year was clearly “On Rosh Hashanah all Palestine is a calendar from to be part of this new year as I will explain below, so the birth and death of the set at the first of Nisan, in human beings pass before the 10th century BCE found ritual. Recurring themes in we remember the Exodus patriarchs, conception of a the context of a description Him as troops, as it is at Tel Gezer, which begins these psalms reflect ideas from Egypt by counting child by the matriarchs, and of the first Passover. “The said: The Lord looks down with the two Months of the important in the rabbini- the first month, and the Joseph’s release from prison. Lord said to Moses and from heaven; He sees all Ingathering. cally created holiday of Rosh second and third month The reason, maintains Aaron in the land of Egypt: mankind. From His dwell- Scholars looking for bib- Hashanah: God as creator, from our redemption. For Schorsch, was to give greater This month shall mark for ing place He gazes on all the lical precursors of today’s God as king, and God as this is not the enumera- weight to either the na- you the beginning of the inhabitants of the earth. He full-blown Rosh Hashanah judge. Several of the psalms tion that we apply to the tionalist or the universalist months; it shall be the first who fashions the hearts of holiday also look to the also allude to the sounding year, for the beginning of trend in Judaism. Because of the months of the year them all, who discerns all text of Nehemiah 8:1-8, of the shofar. our years is in Tishrei, as it R. Yeshoshua saw national for you” (Exodus 12:1-2). their doings. (Psalms 33:13- although it never refers Kaufmann, however, does is written (Exodus 34:22), redemption as the fulcrum of This new year celebrated 15)” (M. Rosh Hashanah 1.2) to a new year celebration. not accept this explana- “the Festival of gathering, Jewish history, he held with the creation of the Jewish Sometime between the Rather, it describes Ezra tion, calling it “one of the at the year-season,” and it is the Torah that Nisan was the nation through the redemp- Torah and the codification reading the book of the law most remarkable products written (Exodus 23:16), “at first month. Nisan’s role as tion of the Israelites from of the Mishnah, the autumn before the people on the first of the creative imagina- the going-out/changing of the new year for Jewish kings Egypt. Nisan, as the first new year gained ascen- day of the seventh month. tion of modern biblical the year.” Therefore, when as well as the anniversary of of the months, coincided dance, now transformed Some wonder, given this scholarship.” Kaufmann the month of Nisan is called Jewish nationhood reflects with the beginning of Jewish into a major celebration, accumulation of hints about sees no biblical evidence “first” and Tishrei “sev- Yeshoshua’s national focus. national history. and the Nisan new year the importance of 1 Tishrei, of a battle between God enth,” the meaning is: the With his more universal But it is surprising that was left as a marker of the whether this day was a new and any Babylonian deity, first from the redemption thrust, R. Eliezer supported the Torah made no mention months and festivals in the year in biblical times and and he maintains that the and the seventh therefrom. Tishrei as the anniversary of a new year at 1 Tishrei, calendar year. Although the Torah “covered it up” enthronement psalms fo- And this is the meaning of of the creation of Adam and which today is so central to theories abound about the because the pagan conno- cus on God’s kingship over “the beginning-one let it hence of all humanity. the Jewish religious experi- causes of this transition, the tations of the day were too creation, not a victory over be for you.” For it is not the Within the universalist com- ence. The Torah’s reference mechanics are lost in the strong to acknowledge it as a divine enemy. beginning of the year, but pass of Tishrei, issues of sin to 1 Tishrei is sparse alto- web of historical change. a Jewish new year. Moving from the theories the beginning for you, for and renewal applicable to all gether, describing a holiday The talmudic rabbis analyze Other scholars, however, of Bible scholars to the it is thus-called in memory human beings were empha- characterized primarily by the text of the Bible as they believe that the existence of interpretations of Jewish of our redemption. sized. The fact that Tishrei the blowing of a shofar. argue about when the new pagan new year celebrations commentators, we see an Modern interpreters of is the new year for counting “In the seventh month, on year should begin, yet dif- influenced the timing of the acknowledgement of the Judaism also look for mean- of the reigns of gentile kings the first day of the month, ferent sets of verses yield Nisan and Tishrei new years, existence of the two new ing in the existence of two also reflects this worldly you shall observe complete different answers. Histori- yet the evidence is contra- years, Nisan and Tish- new year festivals. Ismar perspective. rest, a sacred occasion com- ans cite evidence from the dictory. The Akitu festival rei, along with attempts Schorsch and others focus By attributing different memorated with loud blasts. ancient Near East, looking that celebrated the Baby- to derive meaning from on the roles of the two new yet complementary roles to You shall not work at your at the new years celebrated lonian and Sumerian New this doubling. Because years as exemplars of the the new years of Nisan and occupations, and you shall by neighboring peoples, Years generally occurred in Rosh Hashanah occurs particularist/universalist Tishrei, teachers of Torah bring an offering by fire to but nothing is conclusive. the spring, although there is at the beginning of the balance in Judaism — the have helped integrate per- the Lord.” Others look to archeology some evidence of autumnal seventh month, counting relative weight Judaism spectives of world, nation, The name “Rosh Hasha- for support. But the truth Akitu festivals. H. Tadmor from Nisan, Nachmanides gives to an inward focus and individual within the nah” is not mentioned, nor remains murky. argued that in the biblical (Ramban), a 13th-century on the Jewish people vs. Jewish religion. is there a reference to its Some ancient Semitic period, Nisan was the new function as a day of judg- peoples considered the year year in the kingdom of Judea ment and anniversary of the to begin around the autumn while Tishrei was new year world’s creation. harvest and the beginning of in the northern kingdom Sixth & I to fill seats with celebrities Yet by the period of the rainy season, which both of Israel. In the Qumran the Mishnah at the begin- signified the start of a new literature, Nisan is always (sort of) for virtual High Holiday services ning of the second century, agricultural year. 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