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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 43, NO. 33 APRIL 19, 2019 14 NISAN, 5779 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Airbnb will cancel ban on By Ben Sales vember that it would remove some 200 rental listings in (JTA)—In a reversal of a West Bank settlements be- 2018 policy announcement, cause it contended that the Airbnb will not remove West settlements “are at the core Bank settlement listings from of the dispute between its website. and .” The move- The policy change came ment to boycott saw the after two federal court settle- decision as a victory. ments Monday between the But Airbnb never actually vacation rental company and removed the listings. And two groups of American Jew- in a statement posted to its ish plaintiffs who had sued website Tuesday, Airbnb said the company. One was orga- it will now donate any profits nized by Shurat Hadin-Israel from the West Bank to hu- Law Center, a pro-Israel law manitarian groups. It also organization, and the other will apply the same policy to was represented by lawyers Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Marc Zell and David Schultz. two disputed territories adja- A copy of the Shurat Hadin cent to , and evaluate settlement obtained by the its listings in other disputed Jewish Telegraphic Agency territories. says that Airbnb will now al- Airbnb has yet to an- low rentals in both Palestinian nounce where it will donate Amir Levy/Getty Images areas and Israeli settlements the profits. Israeli Prime Minster greets supporters at his victory speech in , April 10, 2019. of the West Bank. “We understand the com- “Airbnb takes no position plexity of the issue that was on the Host-Plaintiffs’ claims, addressed in our previous Netanyahu wins narrow victory or others’ claims, to legal title policy announcement, and we to the properties on which will continue to allow listings By Ben Sales and left-wing blocs matter more than the He spent the final days of the race the accommodations are throughout all of the West size of the biggest party. in what pundits called a “gevalt” located,” the court settle- Bank, but Airbnb will take (JTA)—Benjamin Netanyahu ap- In total, right-wing parties won 65 campaign, warning his voters that ment reads. “All listings for no profits from this activity pears likely to win a fifth term as seats, while centrist and left-wing parties unless they turned out, a left-wing accommodations located in in the region,” the statement Israel’s prime minister as right-wing took 55 seats. That math gives Netanyahu government would be established. the Affected Region [the West reads. “Any profits generated parties apparently have maintained a clear path to forming another governing On Saturday night, he promised to Bank] will at all times be per- for Airbnb by any Airbnb host their majority in the nationwide elec- coalition. A total of 11 parties will likely annex West Bank settlements in the mitted on its platform, subject activity in the entire West tions held Tuesday. enter the . coming term in an effort to shore up to applicable laws, rules, and Bank will be donated to non- With more than 95 percent of the vote “The right-wing bloc, led by Likud, won his right-wing base. regulations.” counted, Netanyahu’s Likud party and a decisive victory,” Netanyahu tweeted But if the coalition math holds, Ne- Airbnb announced in No- Airbnb on page 15A the opposition Blue and White party are Tuesday night as results rolled in. “I thank tanyahu is poised to become Israel’s virtually tied with more than 1 million the citizens of Israel for their trust. I will longest-serving prime minister. He has votes apiece. According to Israeli news begin assembling a right-wing govern- held the office for a decade consecutively, websites, each party is likely to win 35 ment with our natural partners tonight.” in addition to his initial three-year term JFS rededicates seats in the 120-seat Knesset, or parlia- Netanyahu faced a fierce challenge in the late 1990s. This election also saw ment. from Blue and White, a new party led Likud increase its seats in Knesset to Despite the tie, Netanyahu appears by former Chief of 35 from 30—the most held by the party Wolly Center to have won the election overall, as his Staff Benny Gantz. The prime minister since 2005. right-wing allies won a solid majority of was hounded as well by an impending The 35-seat tie also represents a new votes. Israel is governed by coalitions of indictment for fraud, bribery and breach parties, so the total number of the right- of trust. Netanyahu on page 15A Beresheet space craft crashes on the moon By Christine DeSouza of NASA, as it was landing, 22 kilometers (13.67 miles) The Israeli SpaceIL space- from the surface. Then craft Beresheet—Hebrew for it was over. Apparently it Genesis—is on the moon, crashed on the moon’s but not in the way that was surface after traveling 47 hoped. Beresheet snapped its days and 6.5 million kilo- first “selfie,” with the help meters (4,038,912.75 miles) through space. In the last few moments The re-dedicated sign in front of the JFS Orlando building. before it was to land, communication was lost, On Sunday, March 31, JFS To recognize their ef- then recovered. Then the Orlando hosted A Brunch for forts, the JFS building was main engine failed and Madeline. This was a special named in honor of the late recovered, only to have event held in honor of the late George Wolly in 2001. When complete communication The last shot Beresheet sent of landing before crashing Madeline Wolly and all of her Madeline passed away last lost in the final moments onto the moon’s surface. love and support of JFS over year, it only seemed fitting of the landing. the years. to add her name alongside “We had a failure in the George and Madeline Wolly, her husband’s. Included in A spacecraft, we were unable to long-time supporters and Brunch for Madeline was a re- land successfully,” a SpaceIL great friends of JFS, worked dedication of the JFS building engineer said during the live tirelessly to improve the qual- as “The George & Madeline stream. Still the crowd in the ity of life for the less fortunate Wolly Center.” control center applauded the in the community. They began “Sometimes affectionately attempt. their Jewish communal work called ‘Mrs. JFS,’ Madeline “If at first, you don’t suc- in 1985 when they both joined was the epitome of what JFS ceed, you try again,” Prime the JFS Board of Directors. Orlando stands for,” said Ex- Minister Benjamin Netan- George served as Board Presi- yahu said in front of the dent from 1987 - 1989 and JFS on page 15A SpaceIL team and viewers. Madeline from 1996 - 1998. “Three superpowers have For many years, they raised launched spaceships to the funds and awareness for their moon and little Israel is beloved JFS so that the most Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the control vulnerable in the community Beresheet on page 15A center for the Beresheet landing on April 11, 2019. could be helped. PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 Jewish Pavilion fashion show was a ‘runway success’

Friends of the Jewish Pavilion president Marlene Adler Shown here are volunteer runway models (l-r): Jane Edelstein, event chair Marci Gaeser, Jo Fisher, Brenda Altus, (right) presents Spring into Fashion Show honoree Brenda honoree Brenda Fisher Wetmore, Susie Stone, Sharon Littman, Alison Polejes, Carina Gerscovich, Joan Sussman and Fisher Wetmore with a gift of framed Judaic art. Shari Klafter.

By Lisa Levine 9. Volunteer models walked The morning began with a prizes such as Disney tickets Board President Faye Novick sories featuring natural ele- the runway dressed in the mimosa brunch, generously and a 1-week dream vacation. thanked guests for coming ments, such as raffia, bamboo More than 100 women latest trends for spring as sponsored by the event’s hon- The always fashionably as well as Bloomingdale’s for and shells, or bright metallics enjoyed a morning of food, Bloomingdale’s public rela- oree, Brenda Fisher Wetmore, dressed Fisher Wetmore also donating 10 percent of the pro- help complete the looks. fashion and fun at the annual tions manager Jennifer Bent- and catered by Bagel King. served as a runway model at ceeds from purchases made by The Spring into Fashion Jewish Pavilion Spring into son offered advice on mixing Patrons and benefactors of the event. Prior to the run- fashion show attendees. show raised money to fund Fashion show at Blooming- and matching, accessorizing, the event enjoyed front row way show, Fisher Wetmore Among the trends that the Jewish Pavilion’s many dale’s department store in and wardrobe must-haves for seating and were entered in was introduced by Friends of Bentson described are mono- programs for Jewish seniors The Mall at Millenia on April the season. a raffle for an array of stellar the Jewish Pavilion president chromatic neutrals—and also in living facilities throughout Marlene Adler, who praised their opposite: neon bright Greater Orlando. It is the Fisher Wetmore’s many con- colors. Polka dots, bright first in a trio of entertain- tributions as a member of orange and animal prints ing spring events for Jewish Our future innovative that group of devoted Pavilion (including snakeskin) are also engineers will come from JAO supporters. Jewish Pavilion hot looks this season. Acces- Runway on page 15A and practical application JCC hosts ‘5th Commandment of robotics. Starting in 3rd grade students learn to use a computer aided drafting ’ for Families program to design objects in a 3D environment. Once In a celebration that ence focusing on the Sheva they took time to be present they have successfully used stressed the importance of lenses of k’dushah (inten- in the moment and created a the design process to create all family structures, The tionality and presence) and special experiences together. an object, it is printed using Roth Family Jewish Com- tzelem elohim (uniquiness). After the Shabbat services, the labs 3d printer and the munity Center on April 5 “We want to be inten- parents joined their children student takes it home. hosted its first-ever 5th tional with everything we in the classroom to enjoy a “The pride and sense of Commandment Shabbat do,” Youngblood said. “Over special activity, snacks or accomplishment the students for families of its Richard the years we have seen a lunch with their children. display when they see their S. Adler Early Childhood variety of family structures “We set out to invite creation go from virtual to Learning Center. that include a mom and dad, parents to be present, put physical is amazing!” Hughes The event was a fusion of single parents, same-sex their phones down, put wor- The Innovation lab is also a creative space where students added. Mother’s Day and Father’s parents and grandparents. ries out of their minds for can plan, design, and complete passion projects using state- The Innovation lab is also a Day and created We all agree that celebrating an hour, and create sacred of-the art tools such as robotics, programming, & 3D Design. creative space where students memories that will be cher- holidays specifically designed time and space with their can plan, design, and com- ished for years to come. for mothers or fathers does children,” Youngblood said. Jewish Academy of Orlando helping to build resilience and plete passion projects using The school, which is partic- not fall in line with our core “After observing all of these students develop problem grit while fostering creativ- state-of-the art tools such ipating in the JCC’s national value of inclusion. We set out special Shabbats with our solving and creative skills ity in a fun and challenging as robotics, programming, Sheva Center Leadership to change that with this new infants all the way through in the Innovation Lab, an way. These skills will help & 3D Design. The students Institute for Early Childhood celebration” to our pre-K students, I can elementary Makerspace, and them be successful in future learn about electronics pro- Professionals, is focusing on In preparation for the spe- say, with confidence, that we STEAM (Science, Technology, endeavors.” totyping, Video and Music the seven best practices of cial day, teachers discussed accomplished that mission.” Engineering, Art, & Math) The Innovation Lab (or production, and engineering early childhood seen through the idea of l’dor v’dor (genera- For more information enrichment center. As part “iLab” for short) is a space challenges. seven Jewish philosophies tion to generation), talking about the Early Child- of the school’s curriculum, where students of all ages Hughes added, “We are for- and core values of Juda- with children about who they hood Learning Center, visit students learn the Design regularly complete engineer- tunate to have such a dynamic ism. ECLC Director Melissa would like to honor, and how www.orlandojcc.org/pre- Thinking process, complete ing challenges and apply space where our students Youngblood and her staff de- to best honor them. school. For more informa- engineering challenges and technology to various sub- not only have regular use of cided to take the traditional On the morning of April 5, tion about the Sheva pro- pursue passion projects, us- jects. The Innovation lab is state-of-the art technology Mother’s and Father’s Day parents joined their children gram, please contact Melissa ing Computer Aided Design, filled with age-appropriate tools to create but also a space Shabbats and combine them for a Shabbat celebration on Youngblood at melissay@ Robotics, 3D printing, and resources and materials where they can learn problem- into a special family experi- the Maitland campus, where orlandojcc.org. coding. students use to create, inno- solving skills that they will Through Design Thinking, vate, and problem-solve. The use the rest of their lives.” JAO students learn to problem school integrates technology Jewish Academy of Orlando solve using an iterative pro- into literature by using robots serves central Florida stu- JFS Orlando 2019 Restock cess. Design Thinking utilizes for creative storytelling and dents of all faiths from grades planning, communication, the recreation of scenes from kindergarten through fifth. collaboration, revision, and books they are reading in The school delivers a whole- Challenge ends April 30 reflection. The process can be class. Starting in kindergar- child education fostering applied to all areas of academ- ten students learn to program academic excellence and char- The Jewish Family Ser- Pantry, with a total match ics and also used for personal robots and apply those skills acter education rooted in Jew- vices’ 2019 Restock Challenge up to $10,000. improvement. to complete challenges. Next ish values. Jewish Academy of deadline is fast approaching. Pick up paper collec- “In today’s achievement- year, the students in the new Orlando is accredited by the Make sure to give your do- tion bags or drop off do- focused world, students are transitional kindergarten Florida Council of Indepen- nation by April 30 in order nations in boxes at food rarely given a safe place to fail, will also experience the dent Schools. Beginning in fall to make it stretch further. drive partners, including learn from it, and improve to resources of the Innovation of 2019, the school will offer During the Restock Chal- local and Jew- overcome the failure,“ stated Lab regularly. a transitional kindergarten. lenge, The Weiner Family ish agencies, or drop off tions can be made out to JFS Michael Hughes, director of Students learn program- To learn more about Jewish and The Winter Park Wealth food donations Monday- Orlando and mailed to the Technology. “At JAO we believe ming concepts and begin to Academy of Orlando, please Group will generously match Thursday 8am-6pm to: same address or made online that learning to overcome understand basic algorithms visit: jewishacademyorlando. $0.50 for every $1 or pound of JFS Orlando - The George at www.JFSorlando.org. failure using iteration and in kindergarten, by 5th grade org or follow the school on nonperishable food donated & Madeline Wolly Center Thank you for helping to creativity helps to develop students have a solid under- Facebook facebook.com/ to restock JFS Orlando’s 2100 Lee Road Winter Park, fight hunger in the Central a growth mindset. We are standing of sensors, motors JewishAcademyOrlando. Pearlman Emergency Food FL 32789. Monetary dona- Florida community! HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 PAGE 3A ZOA head tells congressional committee that New Zealand shooter was ‘left-wing’ terrorist By Marcy Oster rant called President Donald resulted in the death of a Trump “a symbol of renewed counterprotester. (JTA)—The head of the white identity and common Klein seemed to reference Zionist Organization of Amer- purpose.” an explanation of Trump’s ica, , told a con- Klein, a Trump supporter remarks recently popular gressional committee that the and longtime opponent of among his supporters that New Zealand mosque shooter a Palestinian state, made the president was referring was a “left-wing” terrorist, a point of rejecting claims broadly to those who want basing his assessment on the that Trump’s rhetoric has Confederate monuments killer’s discursive 74-page contributed to a rise in white removed and those who op- manifesto. nationalist violence in the pose removal. However, in Klein testified on Tuesday United States. his remarks, Trump referred during a House Judiciary “The Tree of Life synagogue multiple times to the march- Committee hearing on “Hate massacre perpetrator was a ers in Charlottesville. A white Crimes and the Rise of White neo-Nazi who hated Presi- national group obtained the Nationalism.” dent Trump for not being permit for the march, where “The New Zealand mosque anti-Semitic, called Jews in participants chanted anti- murderer was actually a left- the Trump administration Semitic and racist slogans, wing self-described ‘eco- a ‘kike infestation’ and also and hoisted Nazi flags. Fascist’ who also published hated anti-Trump Jews,” On the evening before the a manifesto praising Com- Klein said. hearing, Rep. , Zach Gibson/Getty Images munist China as ‘the nation The alleged Pittsburgh D-Mich., tweeted that Klein Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America, testifies before a House with the closest political and killer depicted Trump as con- and Owens would be testifying Judiciary Committee hearing discussing hate crimes and the rise of white nationalism, social values to my own,’” trolled by Jews, but Trump’s at the hearing. April 9, 2019. he said. critics say the shooter acted “Both have elevated hate Experts on white national- on the belief that Jews were rhetoric and extremism in our lost nearly all of my family in “Hate speech has no place Eileen Hershenov, senior ism believe that the Christ- organizing a migrant inva- country,” Tlaib wrote. Hitler’s Holocaust.” on YouTube,” a YouTube vice president for policy at the church gunman’s overarching sion of the United States. That She was probably referring “Tlaib knows what hate spokesperson said in a state- Anti-Defamation League, told motive for carrying out the belief was fueled in part by to Klein’s statement that 49 looks like as she put a sticky ment. the hearing that a “driving massacre was the threat he the unsubstantiated theory, percent of Muslims world- note over Israel on a map Alexandria Walden, the force for the resurgence of perceived to whites rather than advanced by Trump, that the wide hate Jews, including 34 in her office and called it counsel for free expression white supremacy is the role of any economic philosophy, and Jewish billionaire George percent of American Muslims. Palestine and she wrote for and human rights at Google, social media in enabling this say he likely threw multiple Soros funded the migrant He continued, stating that Louis Farrakhan,” he added. which owns YouTube, testified hate to spread.” Hershenov red herrings into his mani- caravan. (Officials associated the present greatest threat “Tlaib also supports BDS. at the hearing. Facebook also also said that there has been a festo to sow confusion. The with Soros denied that he or to Jews comes from Islamic Tlaib promotes anti-Semitism was represented. rise in polarizing and hateful killer, Brenton Harrison Tar- his charitable organization anti-Semitism. more than almost any other “This just illustrates part rhetoric on the part of candi- rant, also said he was inspired provided support.) Klein, who was born in a member of Congress that I’ve of the problem we’re dealing dates and elected leaders. by the black conservative com- Klein also said that the displaced persons camp in ever known.” with,” Rep. Jerry Nadler, D- “I implore you and all public mentator Candace Owens, who media misreported the con- Germany, responded in a Meanwhile, YouTube dis- N.Y., the Judiciary Committee leaders to consistently call testified at Tuesday’s hearing. text behind Trump’s claim statement to the Daily Wire: abled the comments on a chairman, said during the out bigotry and extremism at No mainstream analyst has that there were “fine people “As usual, Tlaib resorts to livestream of the hearing after hearing after learning of the every opportunity,” she said. suggested that Owens inspired on both sides” at the far- name calling without any it was flooded with racist and comments from an article “We all have a responsibility the killer. right rally in Charlottesville, facts. I know what unbridled anti-Semitic comments, CNN posted on The Washington to make clear that America is In the manifesto, Tar- Virginia, in August 2017 that hate looks like firsthand as I reported. Post website. no place for hate.” Anti-Semitism lawsuit against Newton schools expanded to include violation of First Amendment NEWTON, MASSACHU- the extensively-documented the Qur’an such as, “Is not A significant research effort “The most ideologically in “Palestine”; that the Jews SETTS—Taxpayers suing 495-page complaint, public Allah the best of the Judges?” by Americans for Peace and extreme teachers develop in- exploited the Holocaust to to stop anti-Israel and anti- school students in Newton and, “Surely Allah is High, Tolerance, which was made structional and educational gain sympathy for Zionism at Semitic history lessons in are evaluated and graded on Great.” available to the plaintiffs, materials on controversial the expense of “Arab plight”; Newton Public Schools have how well they participate in “While teaching about brought to light the process topics, and then influence and that the Israelis treat the added to their lawsuit new Islamic rituals. Students are religion from a literary and by which these highly prob- other teachers to adopt these Palestinians like the Nazis claims under the First Amend- required to create banners historic viewpoint, presented lematic instructional and materials into their own cur- treated the Jews. ment’s religion clauses. The proclaiming “there is no god objectively as part of a secu- educational materials on riculum.” Encouraged by the tax- amended complaint alleges but Allah and Muhammad lar program of education, is Islam have been developed, In addition to the First payer lawsuit, Jewish and that instructional and edu- is his messenger,” and their constitutionally permissible approved, and taught at New- Amendment claims, plaintiffs Israeli-American NPS stu- cational materials used to grades are penalized if they in public schools,” said Karen ton high schools. Charles allege that NPS, through dents have begun to publicly teach about the religion of failed to comply. Teachers Hurvitz, attorney for the tax- Jacobs, APT’s president, said, their curricula, promote speak out about the hostile Islam in NPS ninth-grade present disparaging Islamic payers, “teaching religion it- “There are reports that things stereotypes against Jews environment they face in the world history classes have religious beliefs about Jews self is not. It is unconstitution- like this are happening around and Israeli-Americans, in school. Plaintiffs seek a court no secular purpose, advance and Christians as fact. Stu- al for public schools and their the country. It’s outrageous. violation of the Equal Rights ordered review of the NPS religious beliefs, and coerce dents must memorize, recite, employees to promote reli- I hope this lawsuit provides Amendment of the Massa- curriculum for constitutional participation in religious and analyze Islamic religious gious belief, or to have the a model for parents across chusetts Constitution, the and civil rights law violations, exercises. As detailed in texts, including verses from students practice religion.” America. We stand ready to Massachusetts Student Anti- a declaratory judgment that help.” Discrimination Act, and civil NPS curricula violate the “There is a manipulative rights regulations. According First Amendment, and an dynamic at Newton high to the complaint, students are injunction against the use of Engineers explain why Beresheet schools,” said APT execu- taught that Zionism has “little unconstitutional curricula in tive director Ilya Feoktistov. connection” to Jewish history NPS classrooms. crashed into the moon YEHUD, Israel—Prelimi- technical issue occurred achievement for the State of nary data supplied by the at 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) Israel, which is now among engineering teams of SpaceIL above the moon. At 150 only seven superpowers who and Israel Aerospace Indus- meters (492 feet) from the have reached this close to tries suggests a technical ground, when the connec- the moon. This project lasted glitch in one of Beresheet’s tion with the spacecraft was eight years and contributed components triggered the lost completely, Beresheet significantly to the Israeli chain of events yesterday that was moving vertically at space industry, which today caused the main engine of the 500 km/h (310.7 miles) to became one of the leading spacecraft to malfunction. the inevitable collision with space industries in the world. Without the main engine the lunar surface. Compre- Space travel is infinite, excit- working properly, it was im- hensive tests will be held ing, and inspirational. IAI is HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES possible to stop Beresheet’s next week to gain a better the core of the Israeli national velocity. Beresheet overcame understanding of the events. knowledge when it comes to Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged the issue by restarting the “IAI, together with SpaceIL, space technology, and it will exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye disorders. engine. However, by that built the first Israeli space- continue to lead Israel to more Protecting your eyes is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. time, its velocity was too high craft, Beresheet, which suc- technological achievements Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. to slow down and the landing ceeded in traveling 400,000 in this field. IAI engineers could not be completed as kilometers (248,548.5 miles) and staff are working 24/7 on For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. A public service message from The Vision Council. planned. from Israel until it touched developing new technology Preliminary technical the moon,” said Harel Locker, for Israel and its security. For information collected by the chairman of IAI. “This is a them, the sky is not the limit, teams shows that the first tremendous technological it’s just the beginning.” PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 Badgered into submission By Jonathan Rosenblum from India) and possessor of impeccable legal didates in high visibility Supreme Court was also one until recently made by feminists. Jewish Media Resources credentials—Supreme Court clerk to Justice nomination hearings is politically risky and Women, like men, have agency; they are not www.jewishmediaresources.org Clarence Thomas, professor of law at George undermines the narrative of the Republican helpless beings, but capable of making deci- Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law Center, Party as the party of racists and nativists. So sions and of protecting themselves. In the political realm, power is roughly and director of the Office of Information and Democrats try to nip the danger at an early Nevertheless—and this is the really scary divided between Democrats and Republi- Regulatory Affairs under President Trump— stage. Justice Clarence Thomas, raised in point for me—Rao felt necessary to describe cans in the United States. But the cultural not a single Democrat voted to confirm Rao. Georgia by his sharecropper grandparents, her youthful writings as “cringe-provoking,” realm—mainstream media, the entertain- Historically, Democrats have fought fiercely is the Democrats’ nightmare: a conservative and to confess in a follow-up letter to members ment industry, and higher education—tilts against the confirmation to the Court of Ap- black justice, who can hardly be accused of of the Senate Judiciary Committee that she dramatically left. And the latter is likely to be peals of conservatives who belong to racial alienation from the black experience. had been insensitive to the hurt that her words far more determinative of the environment in or ethnic minorities, especially if they are Rao’s zeal for deregulation and her skepti- might have caused to victims of assault. Here which Orthodox parents raise their children, as considered likely candidates to be nominated cism about the so-called Chevron doctrine again was an example of a phenomenon noted Stephen Prothero documents in Why Liberals to the Supreme Court in the future, as Rao of deference to the interpretation of vague by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff in The Win the Culture Wars (Even When They Lose is. Democrats, for instance, filibustered statutes given by administrative agencies is Coddling of the American Mind of subjective Elections). Honduran-born Miguel Estrada’s nomina- another cause of Democratic panic. She is a “hurt” or “offense”—not the intent of the That pattern applies even as the left grows tion by President George W. Bush to the D.C. potential thorn in the side of the all-powerful speaker—becoming the measure of all things, ever more unmoored from reality and hoisted Circuit for two years between 2001 and 2003, administrative state run by unelected, low- at least if the one offended is a member of a on the petard of its own internal contradic- and never allowed it to come up for a vote in visibility bureaucrats—the smart people, preferred identity group. (Hint: Jews do not tions. the Republican-controlled Senate. Had he which is the Democrats’ model government. qualify for protected status.) As Exhibit One, I offer the confirmation been confirmed, Estrada would have been But opposing her on technical legal doc- All Rao’s confessions of sin availed her hearings of Neomi Rao to the D.C. Circuit the first Latino on the D.C. Circuit, and at trine and democratic theory would not wash. naught. She garnered not a single Democrat’s Court of Appeals, the most powerful Court age 42, a potential future nominee for the No, she would have to be shown to be a bad vote on the Senate floor. Hopefully, however, of Appeals in the nation. Despite being a Supreme Court. person—e.g., a racist, a misogynist—however she’ll have the last laugh on the D.C. Circuit. woman of color (her parents are immigrants Opposing highly qualified minority can- implausible the claim about a woman of color. The ritual progressive hazing of Senate To do so, the Democrats combed through her confirmation hearings, however, is nothing op-eds of a quarter century ago for the Yale compared to the Internet, which is populated Daily News. by many auditioning for the role of commissars Jewish high school students And lo, what did they find? She once made in North Korean reeducation camps, pygmies the common-sense observation that if women ever in search of politically incorrect state- sought to avoid unwanted encounters they ments, no matter how subtly so, which can be face emboldened anti-Semites should not drink themselves into a stupor. used to demonize the speaker and broadcast That sound piece of advice, as Rao told Senator the righteousness of the critic. By Mitchell Bard a girl about the bracelets she was selling for Kamala Harris, is the advice her own mother Take the case of Karen Templer, who runs an a bat mitzvah project, “He said, ‘You’re Jew- gave her when she went off to college and online knitting design business. She blogged When Democrats failed to explicitly rebuke ish,’ and I said, ‘Yeah,’ and he said, ‘Well, I’m which every halfway sensible parent gives their recently about being “indescribably excited” Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) for her German so get the f—out of here and go back daughters today. about an upcoming trip with three friends to anti-Semitic remarks, they sent a disturbing to Auschwitz.’” But common sense no longer carries the India. “I’ve wanted to go to India for as long as message beyond the Beltway—namely, that it She was stunned. “Knowing someone who day. Rao was accused of blaming the victim I can remember. I’ve had a lifelong obsession is acceptable to use anti-Semitic tropes without escaped Auschwitz, I was appalled. It’s disgust- and disrespecting women, though she had with the literature and history of the continent. facing any consequences. This was the latest ing and it’s hurtful.” written explicitly that those guilty of assault Photos of India fill me with longing...” sign of the normalization of anti-Semitism, The next day, she reported the student, and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the which is also reflected in the tolerance of anti- was told that since it was his first offense, they law. Forget common sense: Rao’s argument Badgered on page 5A Semitism on college campuses, and the effect were going to give him a “do better” talk. She that it is beginning to have on younger Jews. recognized a double-standard, one that she I recently met with a group of high school will also find when she gets to college: “If students, and asked if any of them had expe- a white person had said that to an African- Everywhere rienced anti-Semitism at school. Shockingly, American, the school would be all over it. But 18 of the 20 (one was not Jewish) raised their when someone told me to go to Auschwitz, the hands. only thing they were going to do was give him At a private Christian school where there a ‘do better’ talk.” Passover’s powerful message are only a handful of Jews, one of the most The harassment didn’t stop: “The next PE vocal students is a frequent target. She said class, he and a bunch of his friends shouted that someone in a computer science class pro- at me, basically cat-calling and saying awful grammed a robot to say “Heil Hitler” and salute. insults, and calling me a ‘kike.’ I didn’t know By Mel Pearlman The biblical story begins with Jacob and “He showed it to me because I’m pretty much what to do. I kept telling myself it’s not my his sons going down to Egypt to overcome the representative of the Jews for my grade.” fault, I didn’t do anything to them.” As the sun goes down this evening, Jewish the famine in Canaan. Joseph, the brother Another student said that one of her Catholic One Jew from the Christian school doesn’t let people in our own community and throughout whom Jacob’s sons had sold into slavery, and friends told her she was going to hell. When the abuse go unanswered. She wrote a speech the world will be sitting down with their fami- who later emerged to become a high Egyptian she replied, “I don’t think that’s how that about “how anti-Semitic jokes aren’t funny, lies and friends to participate in the ancient official greeted his brothers and reunited with works,” the friend said that he would check and a lot stems from ignorance and making Jewish ritual of a free people known as the them and his father. Originally welcomed by with his father. He came back later and said, assumptions, and thinking things are funny Seder, the traditional feast and story telling Pharoah, Jacob and his sons ended up settling “Yeah, I was right.” because that’s their way of explaining things that ushers in the Passover holiday. in Egypt, where their descendants multiplied, One young woman said that a kid in her class they don’t understand.” She gave the speech Unlike most festive meals in the Jewish prospered and transformed into a people with “said something to someone next to me about to the entire high school, and the Board of holiday calendar, this festive meal unfolds in a unique culture. how he was going to hire a Jewish lawyer to Trustees. Sadly, the harassment continued. a specific order and ritual. Food and tradi- What has now become a repetitive theme take all of his money.” In another instance, he Young Jews often get little or no support tion are inextricably bound up in the story in Jewish history, because the Israelites were told her “he loved Hitler.” When she asked him from their peers or their schools. Like other and commemoration of the Jewish people’s different they were perceived as a threat and to stop making these comments, he laughed. bullies, anti-Semites are encouraged if they exodus from Egypt, an exodus not only from ultimately, enslaved under a Pharaoh who A freshman was horrified when a boy asked see they are getting to their victims, and the slavery, but an emancipation into freedom and “knew not Joseph.” This set the stage centuries if she wanted to hear a Holocaust joke. “Why targets of abuse are reluctant to say anything a transition from tribal life into nationhood. later for the Passover story. would I want to?” she replied. for fear of getting a reputation for telling on Symbolic foods are placed on a ceremonial Although the story of Passover is singular The next day, someone from the National others and making things worse. One student plate to remind us of the bitterness of slavery, and unique to the Jewish people, the Passover Guard came to speak at her school. When the said, “If you call someone out, people think the hardship of the labor imposed on the Jewish story can be a lesson for all people who were teacher asked if anyone was considering joining you’re some sort of prude.” slaves and the hope of redemption. The refresh- once enslaved or who are currently living the Guard, “this kid who sits behind me looks We are a nation that now tolerates anti- ing breath of the earth in springtime and the under the yolk of dictatorship or other forms at me and goes, ‘I want to go to Israel to shoot Semites at the highest level of American restorative souls of a liberated people are also of oppression. Jews.’” She said that her first reaction was to politics. Bigots are emboldened, and Jews are symbolized by the delicacies on the menu. The Passover story is not one of victim- get up and walk away. “I didn’t know what to threatened. But why should anyone worry We eat bitter herbs to remind us of the bitter hood. It is a story of hope, and ­overcoming say, didn’t know how to react.” about teenagers who express hatred for Jews; existence of slavery in contrast to the sweet- victimhood. Lingering victimhood in a sense In some cases, teachers and principals are after all, one day they could be elected to ness of freedom. We eat matzo, the unleavened is a form of self-imposed slavery. While it is unaware of what’s going on under their noses. Congress. bread that the Israelites baked in their haste to important to know one’s own history, the only But when an anti-Semitic incident is brought Mitchell Bard is executive director of leave Egypt. This bread, historically known as constructive purpose of tragic history is to use to their attention, their response is often in- American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise and the “bread of affliction” is now often referred it as a platform to embrace hope and optimism adequate. For example, when someone asked Jewish Virtual Library. to as the “bread of freedom” as we willingly as a launch pad to a future of freedom, equality consume it for the duration of the holiday in and mutual respect. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. memory of those dark days in our history. Dwelling on victimhood can make a people It is a biblical commandment that each bitter, but it cannot make a people free. That generation of Jews are to think of themselves is the powerful message of Passover. ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ as having been liberated from Egyptian slav- If you wish to comment or respond you ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 46 Press Awards Editor/Publisher ery; and we are mandated to retell the story can reach me at melpearlman322@gmail. Jeffrey Gaeser of our slavery and to teach the experience of com. Please do so in a rational, thoughtful,

Editor Emeritus Associate Editor News Editor the exodus to our children throughout the respectful and civil manner. Gene Starn Kim Fischer Christine DeSouza generations. Mel Pearlman holds B.S. & M.S. de- HERITAGE Florida Jewish News (ISN 0199-0721) Passover is a happy holiday, despite the retell- grees in physics as well as a J.D. degree

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Jim Shipley • Mel Pearlman meaning to the covenant between G-d and Orlando; was a charter board member, first David Bornstein • Ed Ziegler Abraham, the first of the Jewish patriarchs, Vice President and pro-bono legal coun- MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER that from Abraham would arise a great and sel of the Holocaust Memorial Resource P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department and Education Center of Central Florida, Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky everlasting people whose inheritance would as well as holding many other community email: [email protected] Joyce Gore be to dwell in the Land of Israel, with the holy city of as its eternal capital. leadership positions. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 PAGE 5A and welcoming and belonging we have staunch supporters A new museum offers the tion they have. Let’s be bold to everyone. The Holocaust who have invested much ability to connect with gen- in telling that story and in was not only a Jewish trag- more than funds. They have erations of new students in passing on the legacy. edy. It was a human tragedy. invested themselves. creative ways, where learning Yet, we are taking it slowly. HERITAGEVIEWPOINT encourages readers to send in their opin- Creating a better world in its Recently, we began a fund- about the Holocaust can be For the past several days, the ions for the Viewpoint column. They must be signed; however, names will be withheld upon request. Due to aftermath is not only a Jew- raising effort and visionaries more than a brief field trip, foremost Holocaust museum space limitations, we reserve the right to edit, if neces- ish triumph. It is a human have invested more than but a life-changing experience exhibit designer in the world, sary. Opinions printed in Viewpoint do not necessarily triumph. Teaching this has $10 million. An additional with ongoing engagement. A architect Ralph Applebaum, reflect the opinions of the paper. always been our mission. $10 million from an Orange more accessible location and has led various community These lessons may be more County Tourist Development a larger facility will also help groups in discussions and relevant today than at any Tax grant is awaiting final ap- us reach hundreds of thou- exploring possibilities. This other time since the end of proval by the Board of County sands of visitors to Orlando pre-planning stage will take A mission and legacy that World War II. Commissioners. The goal is to who increasingly seek more a long time. He notably said, No one feels the weight of be able to raise $35 million to meaningful and transforma- “The Holocaust is a threshold endures: A new era for HMREC this responsibility more than build a new museum. tive travel. into a whole range of issues I. My mother dedicated her For more than 30 years, our So we look to the future that help make a better soci- By Ellen Wise Lang broaden our impact. It is an life to this mission. But I am current home in Maitland has and dare to imagine an iconic ety. And that affects us all.” extraordinary opportunity encouraged in the knowledge served as the setting for teach- Holocaust museum at the I hope every reader of the My mother, Tess Wise, a and one that we are meeting that I don’t lead this effort ing the Holocaust, giving our very center of our region Heritage will join us in this Holocaust survivor and an with thoughtful deliberation, alone. We have a large, diverse community a profound sense with a central role to play in process and help support what indomitable force in Central widespread community input board of directors made up of place. But we must acknowl- our education, discourse and will be the new Holocaust Mu- Florida, founded the Ho- and deep respect for our roots. of our community’s finest edge the physical limitations civic life. seum for Hope & Humanity in locaust Center in the early Our mission is to use the leaders, each one deeply dedi- of the small building, unable The intimacy and power Orlando. There is a need for 1980s, along with my father, history and lessons of the cated to this work. We have a to meet the growing demand of hearing directly from an every voice, every heart and Abe. Today I lead that same Holocaust to build a just and tremendous staff of educa- for more programs and ex- eyewitness to history will every mind. organization as board presi- caring community free of tors and program directors. hibit space. Central Florida someday be lost. What will Ellen Wise Lang is the dent at a pivotal time when anti-Semitism and all forms We have partners, agencies, has grown exponentially in remain is a story, one that president of the board of we have a chance to imagine of prejudice and bigotry. The schools, city leaders and those same years and is now we tell and retell hoping that directors of the Holocaust a new museum, reinvigorate Center has always been an respected colleagues who’ve the world’s largest tourist each new generation absorbs Memorial Resource & Educa- our mission and significantly inclusive place, collaborative joined forces with us. And destination. it and understands the obliga- tion Center of Florida. UNC alumus speaks out against the anti-Semitism conference sponsored by UNC/Duke Ryan Stone, adult son of My wife’s side of the family idly as a bystander and pretend be neutral. The Chancellor’s I won’t help history repeat washes-hamas-blasts-israel Mark and Susie Stone, at- lost almost everyone in the this didn’t happen. words of being ‘extremely itself. Part 2 tended the Kenan-Flagler Holocaust. My grandparents Having the interim Chan- disappointed and appalled’ Best, http://www.thetower. Business School at the Uni- both fought in WWII against cellor come out against the pale in comparison to and Ryan org/7404-part-2-unc-duke- versity of North Carolina, the Nazis. I am a Jew. This is subsequent swastikas found are in sharp contract with Stone included on his Face- conference-on-gaza-white- where he earned his master’s very personal to me. on campus or the anti-Semitic the actions of the university. book post a three-part article washes-hamas-blasts-israel degree. He shared on Face- You can watch this short fliers in the library this week Actions speak louder than about the conference: Part 3 book a letter he wrote to the video for details: entirely misses the point, as words. And while it’s 2019, the Part 1 http://www.thetower. school and wanted to share it https://youtu.be/LW-co- he/the university aren’t being environment is reminiscent http://www.thetower. org/7409-part-3-unc-duke- with Heritage readers. Qd37-k (the entertainment at held accountable for their of many stories I’ve studied org/7397-part-1-unc-duke- conference-on-gaza-white- I’m so sad to have to write 2:20 or so is the icing on the responsibility in the situation. about Germany in the 1930s. conference-on-gaza-white- washes-hamas-blasts-israel this post. Wanted to share a cake—UNC’s money actually The university itself supports letter I just wrote on why I’m SUPPORTED THIS). and encourages anti-Semitic stopping recurring donations And all of this is on the heels behavior when they sponsor Badgered to the school. of UNC having Linda Sarsour an event like that at the end From page 4A gravely insulted. One woman point. But here too, modern To whom it may concern, deliver a keynote address in of March, and given the recent who had written admiringly progressivism is entangled in Please stop my recurring February at the UNC Minority history with Sarsour, this is What could be wrong with of the post now found herself a net of its own contradictions. gift to UNC, specifically the Health Conference. clearly a trend and not just a that? Kathrine Jebsen Moore “ashamed that I failed to For by acknowledging In- Penny Oslund EMBA Fellow- Bottom line—UNC has one-off mistake in judgment. asks innocently in the Febru- consider the impact on all us dia’s exotic status in her eyes, ship Fund. lost my trust and respect. Unfortunately, and with ary 17 Quillette. Quite a lot, non-white people.” Templer was simply engag- Several recent events at This is a disgrace; right now a great deal of personal Templer soon discovered. She Another owner of an on- ing in the multiculturalism UNC have me BEYOND DEEP- I’m ashamed to call it my regret, this means I have had written of a childhood line knitting business from that has long been a pillar of LY TROUBLED and make me alma mater, and it makes cancelled my attendance at friend from India whose family Seattle—hardly a bastion of modernism. It is precisely that question how I can support me sick that this kind of my upcoming class reunion, had offered her to accompany right-wing thought—decried multiculturalism that has my alma mater since it is thing is not just tolerated I’ve withdrawn from an en- them on one of their return the bullying and trolling of left Western feminists struck basically sanctioning anti- but actually was sponsored trepreneurship panel that visits: “To a suburban mid- Templer and announced she dumb by such Muslim prac- Semitism, using school and by the university. Professor Zoller invited me western teenager with a severe was closing her Instagram tices as female mutilation, federal money to do it, and I greatly benefited from my to participate in, and I am anxiety disorder, that was like account. But not before one child brides, and honor kill- disguising it all as a exercise education at UNC KFBS and stopping my long-standing, being offered a seat on a flight blogger opined that she could ings, even when imported into of academic freedom. You see, have been a proud supporter of recurring donations to UNC. to Mars...” be ignored because of her Western countries. Muslims, I just learned that on March the business school and UNC I hope you understand my She was quickly accused “gleaming white face.” And you see, are a favored identity, 22-24, UNC hosted a very in the past. While I’m glad reasons why, and further hope of having a “colonialist- another “proved” her racism: and calling attention to these one-sided conference on Gaza. the business school wasn’t that actions like mine can help imperialist mindset.” “How “If you are against folks calling practices is Islamophobia. https://mideast.unc.edu/ one of the 38 departments co- the university leadership wake do you think a person from out racism, it’s pretty clear The really sad point is that event/conference-conflict- sponsoring the event, I cannot up and realize that they don’t India would feel [about the whose side you are on.” such internally incoherent over-gaza-people-politics- continue to donate when it just have an anti-Semitism comparison of going to India For her part, Templer pre- doctrines and inchoate re- and-possibilities/ and, perhaps means I’m still helping UNC. I problem; they are now com- with going to another planet]? dictably bowed in obeisance sentment against the West even worse, had no issue with can’t believe I even just wrote plicit in helping cause it. her accuser demanded to to her accusers and sought and all identified with it have its money being used to sup- that, but that’s how livid this UNC can’t incite and spon- know. Another blogger, Sarah, absolution for her “insensitive gained such cachet. And, port virulent anti-Semitism. makes me and I won’t just sit sor hate and then claim to chimed in that Templer had post”: “I’ve spent the week... above all, that so many are done a lot “othering” and had thinking about all the things badgered into submission and upset some of her non-white I can do to be more inclusive the confessional mode by the Letters To The Editor other country on Earth, in friends. and supportive of people of avatars of political correct- scale, ambition, and blatancy. Templer had actually re- color.” The story ended with ness constantly in search of We are a diverse community and we welcome your ceived a great deal of positive a confession of the primordial dissenters. letters and viewpoints. The views and opinions expressed Moreover, the Islamic Revolu- tionary Guard Corps actively feedback from Indian friends. sin of whiteness and a resolu- Jonathan Rosenblum is a in the opinion pieces and letters published in The Heri- But even those who had tion to do better. columnist for the Jerusalem tage are the views of the authors, and do not necessarily promotes, supports, and par- ticipates in terrorism in pur- initially been “inspired” now That Templer had intended Post and Israeli director of reflect the views and opinions of The Heritage Florida realized that they had been to praise India was beside the Am Echad. Jewish News or its staff. 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Until region and to global security The American Jewish Con- now, the U.S. has never named at large, and an undeniable gress applauds the Trump an entire entity of a foreign source of terrorist violence Administration’s decision to government as a Foreign against civilians. We cannot classify Iran’s Islamic Revolu- Terrorist Organization; it is afford to stay in denial about tionary Guard Corps as a For- entirely fitting and necessary Iran. eign Terrorist Organization. that Iran is the first. Iran’s Jack Rosen This marks a dramatic step state sponsorship of terrorism President, American Jewish forward in properly identify- goes far beyond that of any Congress PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 FRIDAY, APRIL 26 What’s A COMPREHENSIVE Pesach COMMUNITY Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown LIGHT Jewish Pavilion Seders—10:30 a.m., The Rose Garden (formerly Plantation Oaks) For informa- Happening CALENDAR SHABBAT CANDLES AT tion, call 407-678-9363. 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Dredge each chicken Chabad of South Orlando—Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Saturday, Schnitzel is one of my family’s sprinkle with an additional cutlet into egg mixture, then 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m., 407-354-3660. favorite dishes throughout pinch of salt while it’s still hot. into matzah meal mixture, Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 9 the entire year, but it is espe- • To reheat, place on a wire pressing down to ensure the a.m., 407-644-2500. cially loved during Passover. rack on top of a baking sheet in entire piece is covered. Lay Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona—Monday, 8 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m., 904- With very small changes (as an oven heated to 250 degrees flat on a plate or baking sheet. 672-9300. in, use matzah meal and al- for 10-15 minutes. 3. 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Two (or three, 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika from pan, sprinkle each cutlet (full meal) For information, call 407-678-0363. depending on the recipe) large 1 tsp sea salt with additional pinch of salt. shallow bowls or Pyrex dishes 1/2 tsp black pepper Shannon Sarna is the editor SUNDAY, APRIL 21 are ideal for the egg and bread Vegetable or canola oil for of The Nosher. Pesach crumb steps. Dredge all your frying The Nosher food blog offers The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center—Exhibit “Facing Prejudice” runs pieces, place them on a baking Directions a dazzling array of new and through June 30. Also opening is “Dr. Seuss Wants You!” and runs through June 7 (This exhibit sheet lined with parchment, 1. Combine eggs, mustard classic Jewish recipes and food is not appropriate for children under 12). and then start frying. or hot sauce, and water in a news, from Europe to Yemen, • Don’t overcrowd the pan large bowl. 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And For the filling: they are a serious obsession for my entire family. So when I raspberry jam made this recipe Passover-friendly last year, it was a wonderful, Special equipment: 3 square baking pans, offset spatula, delicious game-changer for our Passover celebrations. food scale. Simply replace the regular flour with 1/2 cup matzah cake Directions: meal and 1/2 cup almond flour (note: not almond meal). 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease your pans. Add parch- To make this recipe non-dairy, simply replace the 1/2 cup ment paper to bottom of each pan. Grease again and add butter with 1/2 cup nondairy shortening or margarine. light dusting of matzah cake meal. Tap pan to remove any You will need three 8-by-8-inch square pans to make this excess flour. recipe (you can buy disposable if you don’t want to invest in 2. Using a hand mixer (or whisk attachment to stand mixer), buying pans). I also strongly recommend using a food scale mix eggs and sugar until thick and yellow. Add crumbled to measure the quantity of batter in each layer. almond paste and combine. Ingredients: 3. Add melted butter (or margarine), matzah cake meal, For the cake: almond flour, salt and vanilla. 4 eggs 4. Divide batter into 3 equal amounts. (Try using a food 1 cup white sugar scale if eyeballing is too difficult.) Leave one plain. Add green Shannon Sarna 4 ounces almond paste, broken into little pieces or processed food coloring to one batch of batter. Add red food coloring to Passover rainbow cookies. in food processor for 30 seconds the other batch of batter. 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter or margarine 5. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 10-12 minutes, thin layer of raspberry jam. Top with white layer. Add another 1/2 cup matzah cake meal or until just set and no longer wet in the middle. thin layer of raspberry jam. Top with green cake. 1/2 cup blanched almond flour (not almond meal) 6. Allow to cool completely. 9. Carefully spread half the melted chocolate on top. Place 1/2 teaspoon salt 7. Place chocolate, shortening and pinch of salt in a glass in refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or until completely hard. 1/2 teaspoon kosher-for-Passover vanilla extract bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals until melted. Stir 10. Turn over and spread remaining chocolate on other side. red and green food coloring (about 8 drops each) vigorously to ensure there are no clumps. Place back in refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight. For the chocolate glaze: 8. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of a platter or 11. Trim edges and slice into cookies. Serves 18-24 cookies. 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips baking sheet. Add red cake layer to parchment paper. Spread Shannon Sarna is the editor of The Nosher. I celebrate Passover because my parents couldn’t Ukraine. (When I was little, to celebrate Pesach and eat slavery, freedom of refugees/ there were no matzah baker- matzah,” I said. “In the Soviet Americans by choice like us to ies in Dnepropetrovsk.) That Union, the government didn’t be Jewish, and most recently, morning, as I was getting want Jews to celebrate their freedom of self-determination my tortilla out of the fridge, holidays. We couldn’t go to for Jews in Ukraine, who joined I mentioned to Will that once the library and learn to make Ukrainians of all backgrounds Passover starts, I won’t be matzah. And Jews couldn’t to proclaim that they, too, want eating any tortillas and we even speak in public. to live free of corruption and giggled about the difficulty Can you imagine what it would outside political influence. of spreading peanut butter be like if you were only allowed My son is the new genera- and jelly on matzah without to speak Russian at home and tion that will not know politi- breaking it. never, ever outside?” cal oppression and religious Somewhat thoughtfully, Confused surprise flashed suppression. He is the pure Will remarked: “You’ll prob- across my son’s face. generation that hears about ably be really sick of matzah by “Is that why everyone only things so unthinkable to him the end of Pesach! Aaaaaand, remembers some words in that he probably assumes we you can’t have pancakes!” Yiddish but not all?” he asked. exaggerate. Watching him Even though I was already “And is that why you want grow up free and teaching him risking being late for work, I me to speak Russian? So I what it means to be Jewish is Olga Chernov-Gitin decided that the moment was don’t forget it like they forgot an honor and a joy. It is some- right to share my thoughts on Yiddish?” thing I do openly, buying Jew- reminded that Jewish freedom Passover with my son since he Bingo! A connection had ish books in Barnes & Noble comes with a heavy price. But By Olga Chernov-Gitin Americans, he hears the had brought it up. been made. It was imperfect, and celebrating holidays in in today’s America, passing First Person words “when I was little...” “You know what? You’re but I’ll take it. public spaces. on the significance of that from us a lot. It’s followed by right, by the end, I do miss I came back to eating mat- These are such simple freedom is both my luxury (Kveller via JTA)—My son is a comparison of how different real bread,” I said. “But you zah. Yes, I miss hametz by things, yet so unthinkable for and my responsibility. 4 1/2, a delightful age when he his American childhood is know what else? I’m really about Day 5. But the truth is, my parents and grandparents. Olga Chernov-Gitin is a is still full of sometimes gram- from our Soviet childhoods: happy when I eat matzah. It Passover is one of my favorite They managed to pass on what first-generation American matically incorrect sentences everything from toys and food, reminds me that I’m free to eat holidays precisely because it little they knew out of sight who lives with her husband that provide a glimpse into to freedom of religion and it and free to celebrate Pesach. celebrates freedom. Freedom and with some apprehension. and two children in Con- the magical and unique way celebrating diversity. Did you know that when I was of my Jewish people from I eat matzah for them, to be shohocken, Pennsylvania. that children see the world. In Once we went to our local little, we weren’t allowed to?” everything, my husband and Chabad for a model mat- Aha! I saw the spark of I look for teaching moments. zah baking. At the end, the interest in his eyes; my cue Our policy is to tell the truth, kids received real shmurah to continue. 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Josefin Dolsten Josefin Dolsten Josefin Dolsten Ellen Grossman (r) pictured with volunteer Barbara Feder, Tibor (l) and Livia Horovitz are Holocaust survivors from Sarah Knecht, a Holocaust survivor from , came has been organizing the seder for nine years. Hungary. to the seder with her husband Ted.

By Josefin Dolsten the first seder was a success, $7,000—more than enough Lawrence. “You get to see said, after Tibor complained here, a telephone [call] from Grossman decided to keep to cover the cost of the people that you really don’t several times about the meal’s there,” he continued. OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (JTA)— going. event—and recruited some see a whole year.” lack of flavor. For Sarah Knecht, 81, Nine years ago, Ellen Gross- On Wednesday, some 85 30 friends to serve food and Cantor Ofer Barnoy, of Kvetching aside, the event the seder provided a way to man wanted to do something guests—Holocaust survi- clean up. A local kosher café, Temple Beth Sholom in Ros- resonated deeply with the celebrate Passover without special for her birthday. vors and their spouses or Bagel Boss, catered the event lyn, led an abbreviated seder couple. having to worry about time- “I said we’ve had enough caretakers—came together and donated some of the food as attendees munched on “Twenty eight relatives of consuming preparations. parties and enough pocket- for the ninth annual seder for the seder, which was held matzah, haroset, eggs and bit- mine died in Auschwitz— “I’ve always celebrated it books and enough jewelry— in a brightly lit hall at the two weeks before the start of ter herbs. The meal—salmon, my grandparents, my great in my own way with my own do something different,” the Barry and Florence Friedberg the Jewish holiday. roasted potatoes, broccoli, grandmother, my aunt, my family and now it’s getting Great Neck resident recalled. Jewish Community Center For many attendees, com- beans and carrots—was “very cousins,” Livia said. “So for a little bit harder to cook up So she decided to organize in Oceanside, on ’s ing to the seder has become good,” said Lebovitz, 87, me when I see all the people, these big meals. So I’m really a Passover seder for Holocaust Long Island. a tradition of its own. though she was careful to it’s something special in my grateful that we have a place to survivors, many of whom who Grossman organized the “It’s been very excit- clarify that the food not her heart.” go where we can have a kosher had no actual seder to go to seder with the help of the ing,” said Hedy Lebovitz, reason for coming. Saul Itizovicz, who wouldn’t seder,” said Knecht, who came during the holiday. UJA-Federation of New York. a Holocaust survivor from “I’m coming to see other give his exact age but said he with her husband Ted. That was in 2011. When This year, she raised around Poland, who now lives in people,” she said. “To be to- was “around 90,” found com- For other attendees, the gether, to spend an afternoon fort in being surrounded by seder provided a new cultural with other survivors. That is others. perspective. Sharon Williams, 3 LOTS ON ANZLE AVENUE | WINTER PARK what it’s all about.” “It’s really nice and a who works as a caretaker for PRICED INDIVIDUALLY OR IN COMBINATION, TOTALING 17,545 SF Tibor Horovitz, who happily healthy one to be invited to Charlotte Schwimmer, has sang along to many of the a place where you can forget been attending the seder with blessings and songs, said his the loneliness in the home,” her client for four years. Wil- favorite part of the event was said Itizovicz, who came to liams, who is Christian and “the tradition.” But there was the seder with his wife Malka. originally from Jamaica, said one tradition the 86-year-old “Sometime because the that she has learned about the couldn’t get on board with: the children are not around no similarities between lack of salt in the food. more, so we feel a little lost and Christianity. This year, “My husband is very partic- in space, because we have to she even sang along to some ular with food,” his wife, Livia wait for a telephone [call] from of the songs. “It’s exciting,” she said. “It’s interesting because you want to learn. 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A page from the “Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel”

By Matt Robinson This year, however, two decade), and Israeli artist Erez right-hand pages, while the to deal with some mature Club” comic series), Zadok Jewish artists have created Zadok. The pair met at a Lim- left-hand pages contain an issues—slavery and inhu- says it was still difficult to (JTA)—At Passover each a vibrant addition to the al- mud event in Britain. action-packed graphic novel manity, for example—in a orchestrate. year we are reminded that ternative Haggadah canon: “When Gorf told me about that expands on the Passover way that was appropriate and “This project was very chal- even though the original a graphic novel version his concept for this Haggadah, story and alternates between approachable. lenging to illustrate because story is generations old, we are of the Passover story that I was hooked,” says Zadok, modern and ancient times. “This book is for everyone,” we had so many restrictions,” supposed to engage with the also takes readers through a Bezalel Academy of Arts Zadok suggests that the goal Zadok says, “but it would make he says, noting that the multi- narrative as if we were slaves the seder. graduate who is known for was to engage readers and me very satisfied to know that era illustrations involved in Egypt. Unfortunately, It’s the creation of Jordan his autobiographical series seder participants of every a mature audience enjoys it considerable research in most Haggadahs are about as B. “Gorf” Gorfinkel, a former Bundle of Joya. age. as well.” order to ensure accuracy and engaging as a Maxwell House DC Comics editor (he oversaw The Haggadah has tra- While many still see graphic While this is not the first authenticity. “We wanted the percolator. the Batman franchise for a ditional seder text on the novels as kid stuff, Zadok and collaboration between Zadok readers to feel like the book Gorfinkel tried to make sure and Gorfinkel (who also was made especially for them, that the Haggadah was able co-created the “3 O’Clock regardless of their knowledge or religious practice.” Perhaps this is why Zadok is looking forward to spend- ing Passover with family and Call for dental coverage today to help friends and then returning save money on big dental bills. to other projects that may be Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman more personal in nature. does most anything “I have nothing against illustrating other traditional This is real dental insurance from Physicians biblical stories,” he said, “but Ricardo Torres — Handyman right now I prefer... to cre- Mutual Insurance Company that helps pay for over 350 407-221-5482 ate worlds based on my own imagination. Let’s see what procedures – cleanings, fillings, crowns, even dentures. Available in Central Florida Area • References Available the future holds.” • No annual maximum, no deductible • See any dentist you want – including your own “ ” • Over 50? Coverage as low as $1 per day When I DO becomes Call now to get this “ ” FREE Information Kit I'M DONE. 1-855-841-8696 dental50plus.com/heritage MARK LANG & ASSOCIATES *Individual Plan. Coverage not available in all states. Acceptance guaranteed for one insurance policy/ certificate of this type. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation. This specific offer is not available in CO, NY; call 1-800-969-4781 or respond for similar offer. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E; PA: C250Q); Insurance Policy P150 (GA: P150GA; NY: P150NY; OK: P150OK; TN: P150TN) Divorce & Family Law | LANGLAW.NET | Oces: Winter Park 6197 AW19-1034 HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 PAGE 11A On living in Israel and not Central Florida Synagogues

keeping kosher for Passover Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- By Nerys Copelovitz zling out how to get through choosing all the fun, warm Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; this week without bread, pasta and fuzzy bits of the holiday 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. (Kveller via JTA)—So I’m and rice, I’ll be chilling out while ignoring the restrictive, Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. just going to come right out and stocking up on the banned roll-up-your-sleeves challeng- JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. and say it: We don’t keep goodies before they perform ing parts. As secular Jews, the kosher for Passover. I feel a their annual weeklong disap- rules and dogmas of religion Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, bit like a party-pooping high pearing act. don’t play a big role in our 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. school senior who chooses not Although we choose not lives. I don’t think it makes us Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- to rid our house of hametz any less Jewish—it just makes to go to the prom revealing 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. that. After all, we moved to or refrain from eating it, it us less observant. We are still Israel to bring our kids up Jew- doesn’t mean we don’t honor book-loving, family-hugging, Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. ish and live close to our Israeli or celebrate the holiday; we charity-giving, kugel-eating jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; family. But we are secular Jews do. For the past six years I’ve Zionists struggling to make Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. and the simple truth is that been taking turns hosting the it work in our homeland and Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, we pick and choose how we seder—and yes, that part we to find a way that’s meaning- observe in line with our beliefs do without the presence of ful to us. 321-777-2770. about what’s important for us hametz at the table. We read Even without observing Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- and what’s not. the Passover Haggadah, we the weeklong prohibition 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat I’ve read on Kveller about dip our fingers in wine as we of hametz, my kids still services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. how Mayim Bialik makes her recite the plagues, we recline. learn about the history of Passover meaningful, how But mostly we wait for the bit their people at school and Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. Amanda Bradley secretly loves where we can eat the food, sing from the seder, and they betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Passover and Tamara Reese’s the songs and let the kids hunt are still laying down tradi- Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. wonderful ideas to make ob- for the afikomen. tions to be carried over to congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. servance less intimidating. I In hol hamoed, the week af- their children. They inhale applaud and respect all those ter the seder, Israeli supermar- the spirit of the holiday, Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; suggestions, opinions and kets hide their wheaty wares even if practically we don’t Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. choices. I know that people on burka-dressed shelves, do everything that Exodus Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; who observe the holidays from forbidden to purchasers one commands us to do. Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. a strong sense of spirituality and all. Most restaurants keep So happy and kosher Pass- and tradition get a tremen- kosher and the whole country over to those of you who Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, dous amount of nourishment is shrouded in a barbecue fog do—and just happy Passover Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. from them. That’s something as Israelis cook up their choice to those of you who don’t. May Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. of the tastiest alternative to we always be free to determine to envy. bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. Seventy percent of Israelis wheat—meat! We tend to eat our own way. will be joining those ladies in at home during this period, Nerys Copelovitz lives Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation banishing the hametz from delving into our pile of forbid- in Israel, where she is the holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. their homes and digestive den hametz like thieves. If we mother to two teens and a com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. systems for the week. But feel a little like “outsiders” in first-grader. You can catch Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; while they will be cleaning, the swimming sea of obser- her ruminating on Jewish, shopping and dusting off their vance, it’s OK. Israeli and parenting issues www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Passover recipe books, puz- It’s true in a way that we are on thoughtfondue.com. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; President’s Service Award goes www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. to anti-Semitic hate group Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- The Zionist Organization Israel student who was singing ter that his account of America condemned New “Hatikvah,” Israel’s national was suspended because “i 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. York University today for de- anthem, and forcibly seizing expressed my desire for zion- Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- ciding to confer a President’s the microphone from the pro- ists to die.” Separately, this 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Service Award on NYU’s Israel student before shout- student applauded the passage Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for Students for Justice in Pales- ing, “Free Palestine, end the of SJP’s BDS resolution at tine chapter, a group with a occupation.” The pro-Israel NYU, writing on social media, services and holiday schedules. horrific record of harassing student reportedly suffered “i hope every zionist kkkunt Congregation Sinai (C/R), 303A N. S.R. 27, Minneola; 352-243-5353; congregation- and intimidating Jewish and injuries. @nyu is crying right now.” sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. pro-Israel students. After SJP was crystal clear about NYU President Andrew Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- SJP announced on Facebook its objective to shut down free Hamilton has made it clear that it had been selected to speech in support of Israel, that boycotting Israel is Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv receive a presidential service and to harass, intimidate, “contrary to” NYU’s “core Please call for times. award, the ZOA repeatedly and silence Jewish and pro- principles of academic free- Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- reached out to NYU officials Israel students at the Israel dom” and “antithetical to the Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to confirm the truth of SJP’s celebration. SJP’s president free exchange of ideas.” Given announcement. Officials have said, “We’re not going to let SJP’s pro-BDS and other hate- Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- not responded. them stand by and support ful and divisive actions, it is 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. The President’s Service Zionism. Our point is to make incomprehensible and appall- Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Award recognizes student being Zionist uncomfortable ing that President Hamilton groups “that have had an on the NYU campus.” would deem SJP deserving of Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat extraordinary and positive • Also in April 2018, SJP a President’s Service Award. service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. impact on the University com- and its allies assembled over Morton A. Klein, the ZOA’s Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. munity.” SJP has had exactly 50 other student groups to national president, and Susan mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; the opposite impact. As the join them in an anti-Israel B. Tuchman, Esq., director Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Jerusalem Center for Public boycott, which included a of the ZOA’s Center for Law Affairs stated in its 2017 re- pledge to boycott NYU’s pro- and Justice, called on NYU to Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: search and policy study, SJP Israel student clubs. rescind its decision to confer Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. “is a terror-affiliated anti-Se- • In October 2018, SJP the award on SJP. “SJP’s hate- Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. mitic network that currently singled out Israel again, ful, anti-Semitic, and divisive operates with autonomy and spearheading a pledge by more actions are the exact opposite Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; impunity at colleges and than 30 student groups “to of what this award is sup- Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. universities across the United not participate in or apply to posed to recognize. President Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. States.” At NYU, SJP has study abroad programs hosted Hamilton should apologize to caused Jewish and pro-Israel at NYU Tel Aviv.” the community for the deci- Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. students to feel unwelcome • SJP initiated and fought sion to reward SJP, rescind templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by and unsafe. For example: for an anti-Israel boycott the decision and explain Torah study. • In April 2018, when NYU’s resolution that NYU’s student why: because anti-Semitism Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road pro-Israel group organized a government passed in Decem- and other forms of bigotry 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 “Rave in the Park” celebra- ber 2018, breeding a threaten- won’t be tolerated at NYU, tion of Israel’s 70th birthday ing, hateful and anti-Semitic and groups like SJP—must p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. in Washington Square Park, environment. Days after be condemned, not rewarded. Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. SJP tried to shut it down, the BDS resolution passed, “If NYU does not withdrew shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. encouraging passersby to file NYU’s Bronfman Center for the award, then we urge all Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, a noise complaint. Jewish Student Life alerted alumni, donors and supporters At the celebration, SJP the community to “several to contact NYU and demand 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, members and their allies public online postings by an that the award rescinded. If 7:30 p.m. wiped their feet and stomped NYU student, which were NYU fails to do so, then tell Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. on an Israeli flag. One SJP antisemitic in nature and NYU that you will no longer tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. member set an Israeli flag potentially threatening.” support a university that toler- on fire. Another was filmed • On December 3, 2018, an ates and rewards anti-Semitic (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa grabbing the arm of a pro- NYU student wrote on Twit- hate groups like SJP.” PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 In re-electing Netanyahu, Israelis chose stability By Eric R. Mandel However, the nation—and from his own base to be particularly its youngest more aggressive with Hamas, (JTA)—After the smoke voters—have moved sharply Netanyahu has avoided un- clears from this conten- to the right following the dertaking a major operation tious Israeli election, which second intifada in the early to to overthrow the terrorist amounted to a referendum mid-2000s, prioritizing secu- group that controls the Gaza on Prime Minister Benjamin rity over domestic concerns. Strip. He knows it would be Netanyahu’s tenure, it appears Paradoxically, compared to a disaster if Israel conquered that Netanyahu will again Americans, young Israelis the coastal strip and became be asked by Israeli President lean more to the right than responsible for the lives of its Rivlin to form the next gov- older generations because 2 million residents. ernment. they came of age during and Under his unprecedent- How did he win again? after the violent Palestinian edly long tenure, Israel has As Israel’s former U.S. uprising. become more secure, with Ambassador Michael Oren This is what enabled Ne- significant economic ad- said, “Our economy is excel- tanyahu to keep his job. The vancements and diplomatic lent, our foreign relations prime minister is perceived as achievements, especially in were never better, and we’re a steady hand in turbulent wa- forging relations with the secure... we know him, the ters: Israel is surrounded on Arab world and Africa. Many world knows him—even our all sides by growing threats observers said that couldn’t enemies know him.” of radical jihadism—Iran, happen unless there was Unlike American voters, Hamas, Hezbollah and the peace first between the Pal- most Israelis choose secu- Muslim Brotherhood. Netan- estinians and Israel. rity and stability over the yahu is trusted on what he Netanyahu was the first unknown. In this election considers the No. 1 threat Israeli prime minister in 24 Amir Levy/Getty Images that was Gen. Benny Gantz to the survival of Israel, the years to visit Oman. Last Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, greet supporters during and his new Blue and White revolutionary theocracy of year he met with an Emirati his victory speech in Tel Aviv, April 10, 2019. party, which featured sterling Iran. ambassador—a meeting that security credentials among Netanyahu has also been Business Insider said “sheds tion may be the annexation American Jewry, which is into delegitimization of the those headlining the ticket. a very pragmatic leader, light on one of the worst-kept debate over the West Bank. as liberal as Israeli Jewry is state. Gantz’s strategy highlight- successfully managing Is- secrets in the Arab world: the Will Netanyahu really annex conservative, has legitimate After the euphoria and ed Netanyahu’s corruption rael’s many conflicts. He has quiet ties between Israel and some or all of the disputed criticisms of Netanyahu. He depression of the 2019 Israeli scandals, which apparently skillfully avoided a war with some of its Arab neighbors territories? Was his promise reneged on his promise to election results subside, we’ll resonated with enough voters Hezbollah and Iran despite that are increasingly com- to the faithful just more hy- expand the egalitarian space be left with something ex- that his party received over 1 targeting hundreds of Iranian ing out in the open as they perbole, or was it a signal that at Robinson’s Arch next to traordinary to be celebrated million votes, the most ever and Hezbollah positions in find common cause against the window of opportunity the Western Wall, and the by all Israelis and Americans: by a Israeli political party— Syria and Lebanon over the mutual foe Iran.” to act is now, as President Israeli government has failed Israel’s vibrant democracy except for Likud, also in this past few years. But what may be the most Donald Trump may be gone to recognize Conservative again elected new national election. And even with pressure important legacy of this elec- from the scene in less than and Reform Judaism—the leadership in a peaceful vote. two years? movements that the major- Israel is a beacon of Western The annexation debate is ity of belong democratic and Jewish val- complex, and it is legitimate to—as equally legitimate to ues—and whether you love or for Israel’s security estab- Orthodoxy. hate Bibi Netanyahu, Israel is lishment to discuss which However, the hyperpolar- still a miracle at 71. disputed territory beyond the ized politics of America have The views and opinions Green Line is indispensable blinded many American Jews, expressed in this article are for Israel’s security interests. who don’t realize the real those of the author and do not Proponents of the status quo harm they do to Israel and necessarily reflect the views and those for disengagement themselves in siding with of JTA or its parent company, should join the debate. those whose criticism veers 70 Faces Media. Trump gets hero’s welcome at Presents Jewish Coalition conference SAVVY SENIORS ISSUE By Ron Kampeas The last time Trump spoke woman, Rep. Ilhan Omar, with the RJC, at a candidates’ D-Minn.—whom Trump LAS VEGAS (JTA)—Presi- forum in 2015, it did not go so mocked in his speech—has May 31, 2019 dent Donald Trump ques- well. Trump in that forum told come under fire from Repub- tioned traditional Jewish Republican Jews he was not licans and fellow Democrats support for Democrats in a popular among them because for her invocation of the dual stem-winding speech to Jew- he could not be bought. loyalty canard. ish Republicans. Despite the warm welcome, On another occasion, Central Florida's Fastest Growing “How did you support there were awkward moments Trump said failing to defeat President Obama, how did on Saturday in Trump’s Democrats in 2020 would you support the Democrats?” hour-long speech, which he endanger Israel—again, us- Segment of the Jewish Community Trump said Saturday address- devoted to noting his differ- ing “your.” “If implemented, ing the annual Republican ences with Democrats. He the Democrats’ radical agenda Jewish Coalition conference mocked asylum seekers and would destroy our economy in Las Vegas. “We didn’t,” the said of refugees, “Our country cripple our country and very crowd replied, twice. is full, can’t come, I’m sorry,” well likely leave Israel all by “You guys didn’t, probably earning only mild applause. yourselves,” he said. you guys in this room didn’t,” Jewish groups have generally “The Democrats have even he said. favored generous refugee al- allowed the terrible scourge of Jewish voters have for lowances. anti-Semitism to take root in A new supplement for the new millennium, Savvy Seniors will provide decades favored Democrats He also addressed the RJC their party and their country,” informative and thought provoking articles of interest to our growing in elections, usually by sub- audience in the second person he said. senior population. stantial majorities of about at odd moments, referring to The Jewish Democratic Seniors need and use a variety of products and services. Make sure 70 percent. Netanyahu as “your” prime Council of America scoffed at Trump received a hero’s minister, and noting what Trump’s claim to the Jewish your business is included on our reader's shopping list. welcome, with speaker after he said was the unexpected vote, saying that it was he who speaker noting his shifts in success of his reimposition was tainted with associations Israel policy, accommodating of tariffs on major trading with white nationalists. the hawkish policies of Israeli partners: “Maybe you could “Polling demonstrates that Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- explain that to some of your Trump’s presidency has only tanyahu. Among Trump’s people who say ‘Oh we don’t solidified the fact that the policy changes popular with like tariffs’.” Democratic Party has been— this crowd: Moving the U.S. It’s not the first time that and will remain—the political embassy to Jerusalem, pull- Trump has called Netanyahu home of the American Jewish ing the United States out of “your” prime minister in electorate,” said the JDCA the Iran nuclear deal, ending addressing American Jews, director, Halie Soifer. “This U.S. funding for Palestinians and the American Jewish is because Trump’s policies and recognizing Israeli sover- Committee scolded Trump and rhetoric are antithetical Advertising Deadline: eignty over the Golan Heights. on Twitter. to Jewish values and because “That the President chose “Mr. President, the Prime anti-Semitism has increased May 22, 2019 to be with the RJC today Minister of Israel is the leader to unprecedented levels due to proves just how committed of his (or her) country, not Trump’s divisive words, poli- he is to the needs of the Jew- ours,” the tweet said. “State- cies, and willful blindness.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, ish community,” CEO Matt ments to the contrary, from Vice President Mike Pence Brooks said. “We will reward staunch friends or harsh crit- also addressed the forum, as that commitment with victory ics, feed bigotry.” did a number of leading GOP CALL: 407-834-8787 in 2020!” A Democratic congress- lawmakers in Congress. 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Israel approves thou- notice” after Israeli troops eral informant about fighting he won it and won it in good “Omar Barghouti is a DeSantis, who ran for gov- sands of new West Bank killed more than 50 Palestin- with ISIS and plotting an fashion.” leading Palestinian voice on ernor touting his pro-Israel housing units ian protesters and wounded attack in the U.S. against a Netanyahu narrowly de- human rights. Omar’s denial credentials, said the May 25- By Marcy Oster hundreds during protests at military facility, recruitment feated Benny Gantz, the of entry into the U.S. is the 31 trip will “strengthen the JERUSALEM (JTA)—A the Israel-Gaza border, part of center, government building, leader of the new centrist Blue latest example of the Trump ties between Florida and the Defense Ministry commit- the so-called “Great March of “gay club,” or Jewish temple, and White party, in the elec- Administration’s disregard for state of Israel,” the newspa- tee approved plans for the Return.” The violence reached FBI Special Agent Matthew tions held Tuesday. Trump those rights,” Arab American per reported. The delegation construction of at least 3,659 a peak on May 14, 2018 with Duermeier said in a sworn made no secret that he favored Institute President James will include politicians from new housing units in the the dedication of the U.S. statement filed with the U.S. Netanyahu in the election. Zogby said in a statement. “It both parties along with busi- West Bank. Embassy in Jerusalem, Magistrate’s Court in Helena, Among other boosts, Trump is clear this arbitrary politi- ness, academic and religious It is the largest group of With the downgrading Montana, The Associated invited Netanyahu to the cal decision is motivated by leaders. West Bank housing units of the embassy, and thus Press reported. White House for a ceremony this administration’s effort He announced the trip this advanced since President diplomatic relations with He later said he would not marking U.S. recognition of to silence Palestinian voices.” week during a visit to Temple Donald Trump took office Israel, Ngombane will not be carry out an attack in the Israeli sovereignty over the Israel OKs medical Kol Ami Emanu-El in Planta- in January 2017. The Trump returning to Israel. U.S. because the country had Golan Heights. school at West Bank tion, in the southern part of administration is expected to The downgrade comes granted him citizenship, the Another Trump adminis- university the state. roll out an Israel-Palestinian nearly a year after the ruling statement also said. tration action seen as favoring By Marcy Oster The governor has visited peace plan after the Israeli African National Congress Last month he moved to Netanyahu was delaying the JERUSALEM (JTA)—The Israel and its historic sites. elections. party called for the down- Montana due to family issues release of its Israeli-Palestin- third vote was the charm for He brought home water from Some 73 percent of the grading of the South African and because it is easier to buy ian peace plan, which might a medical school at a West the Sea of to baptize units, or 2,656, are in settle- Embassy due to what it said a gun in the state, he told the include difficult concessions Bank university. his children. ments that Israel likely will was the “lack of commitment informant. for Israel, until after Israel’s Israel’s Council for Higher DeSantis said he would have to evacuate under a per- from Israel on Palestine.” After he heard about the election. Trump appeared Education approved the work with whoever forms the manent peace agreement, ac- Republican senators attacks on two mosques in ready to push ahead with the establishment of the school new government in Israel. cording to Peace Now. Some introduce resolution New Zealand he was inspired peace plan now. at University on Thurs- In late January, DeSantis 1,226 of the homes received favoring protections for to “attack random people” out “Everybody said you can’t day in a 13-5 vote. and his Cabinet voted to put final approval for construc- Israeli Americans of revenge. have peace in the Middle East In February, the council Airbnb on Florida’s list of tion. By Ron Kampeas Alameti was arrested in with Israel and the Palestin- voted against opening the scrutinized companies over The Higher Planning LAS VEGAS (JTA)—Three Montana on Wednesday for ians,” the president said. “I school after initially ap- its decision in November to Council of the Civil Admin- Republican senators intro- possessing a weapon, an air think we have a chance. I proving it in July. Attorney remove listings of rooms istration approved the 28 duced a resolution that rec- rifle, while using drugs, in think we have now a better General Avichai Mandelblit and homes for rent in West plans last week. ognizes Israeli Americans as this case marijuana. chance with Bibi having won.” ordered the second vote after Bank Jewish settlements. The prime minister and a class that deserves protec- He was ordered held for US bars entry to Omar discovering that one of the Airbnb abandoned the plan the defense minister must tions against discrimination. continued judicial proceed- Barghouti, co-founder voting members had a conflict earlier this week, prompting approve the plans; Benjamin The resolution, introduced ings. of BDS movement, at of interest. a response from the governor Netanyahu currently holds by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R- Pennsylvania lawmakers Israeli airport The mirror Council for on Twitter. both positions. N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and remember Pittsburgh By Marcy Oster Higher Education in Judea “I am encouraged to hear “The construction of the Marco Rubio, R-Fla., “affirms synagogue shooting at- JERUSALEM (JTA)—The and voted in Febru- that @Airbnb will not move settlements only makes it that the Israeli-American tack co-founder of the Boycott, ary to approve the school. forward with its policy that harder to end the occupation community has contributed By Marcy Oster Divestment and Sanctions The two councils have since would eliminate the listings of and to get to a two states peace immensely to the society and (JTA)—Pennsylvania law- movement against Israel, combined. Israeli properties,” he tweet- agreement and is bad for the culture of the United States; makers held a joint session of Omar Barghouti, was denied The Ariel school is plan- ed. “Florida will never support Israeli interest to remain and condemns all forms of the state’s General Assembly entry to the United States ning an October launch companies that discriminate a democratic and secured discrimination that aim to to remember the victims of even before he left Israel. with 70 students. Without against Israel.” state,” Peace Now said in a marginalize or disenfran- the Pittsburgh synagogue Barghouti reportedly was government accreditation, He had ordered state em- statement. chise members of the Israeli- attack. traveling on a valid U.S. visa its students would not have ployees not to stay at Airbnb Madonna will perform at American community.” The memorial on Wednes- to Washington, D.C., to speak been able to train at hospitals homes while traveling on Eurovision in Israel Cramer, a freshman, an- day came a day after the at a series of events hosted by in Israel. state business. By Josefin Dolsten nounced the resolution Sat- city’s mayor signed into law the Arab American Institute There are five other medi- Conservative rabbinical (JTA)—Madonna will per- urday at the annual meeting new gun control legislation when he was stopped by staff cal schools in Israel, an insuf- group appoints Rabbi form at the Eurovision con- in Las Vegas of the Republican introduced in the aftermath at Ben Gurion International ficient number to train the Jacob Blumenthal as its test in Israel in May. Jewish Coalition. of the Oct. 27 shooting by a Airport, near Tel Aviv. He was number of doctors needed in new head The pop icon and Kabbalah The resolution is the result white supremacist that killed told that U.S. immigration the country. By Josefin Dolsten devotee will take the stage in of work by the Israeli-Amer- 11 worshippers. officials had ordered the U.S. Ariel had fought for many (JTA)—The Conservative Tel Aviv on May 28, the Eu- ican Civic Action Network, Lawmakers from the state consul in Tel Aviv to deny years to be considered a full- movement’s Rabbinical As- ropean Broadcasting Union a relatively young group House of Representatives him permission to enter the fledged university, and faced sembly appointed Rabbi Jacob confirmed, according to that reflects the increased and Senate were joined by United States, National Public opposition from Israel’s other Blumenthal as its new chief Haaretz. It will be her fourth activism of Israeli Americans members of the three congre- Radio reported. public universities, which executive. time performing in the Jew- acting and lobbying indepen- gations that met in the Tree The only explanation given feared splitting government Blumenthal, the spiritual ish state. dently from the organized of Life synagogue building in was that it was an “immi- funds more ways, and an leader at Shaare Torah in Canadian-Israeli business- Jewish-American commu- the Squirrel Hill neighbor- gration matter,” according increase in calls for academic Gaithersburg, Maryland, will man Sylvan Adams is shoul- nity. It plans to lobby senators hood, The Associated Press to a statement from the boycotts of all Israeli profes- start in July, the organization dering the $1 million cost to from both parties to pass reported. institute. sors because of its West Bank announced Thursday. bring Madonna to Israel along the non-binding resolution. April 10 was designated After his speaking engage- location. He succeeds Rabbi Julie with a 160-person entourage, Another advocacy group for “Stronger Than Hate Day” ments in Washington, at American casino magnate Schonfeld, the first woman Haaretz reported. Israeli Americans, the Israeli- in Pennsylvania, the hashtag Harvard and New York uni- and philanthropist Sheldon to serve as chief executive of Israel is hosting the 2019 American Council, praised used to support the Jewish versities, and at a Philadelphia Adelson donated $20 million a major rabbinical organiza- contest based on singer Netta the resolution. community of Pittsburgh bookstore, he was planning to the university in 2017 to tion. She announced in March Barzilai’s victory in the 2018 An official of the Civic after the attack. to attend the wedding of his expand, including building 2018 that she was stepping competition in Portugal. Action Network said the “A dark and despicable act daughter, who lives in the the medical school that is down. Pro-Palestinian activists resolution came about in part inspired thousands to reach United States. to be named for him and his Blumenthal, 52, started have called for boycotting the because of actions taken by out and find ways to lift up The institute said that wife, Miriam, a physician who working at Shaare Torah competition. In January, 50 the boycott Israel movement their grieving and terrified Barghouti’s difficulties trav- was born in Israel. The couple after being ordained by the artists, musicians and film- that target Israeli individu- neighbors,” Gov. Tom Wolf eling in the past were due to attended the inauguration Jewish Theological Semi- makers called on the BBC to als simply because they are said in a statement before the Israeli government re- ceremony for the school in nary in 1999, when the ask for the music competition Israeli. the session. stricting his ability to exit and August. synagogue was in its startup to be held in another country, The RJC helped Cramer The gun control legislation enter Israel by not renewing Education Minister Naftali phase. The congregation citing Israel’s treatment of in the last election, running has already been challenged in his travel document, not by Bennett, the chairman of the now counts 300 families Palestinians. ads against the Democratic court, with critics saying that any problems with the U.S. Council for Higher Education, among its members. South Africa down- incumbent, Heidi Heitkamp. state law prohibits municipali- government. brought the recommendation In addition to his congre- grades embassy in Israel A major funder of the RJC and ties from regulating guns. Barghouti joined the first to the council. He called the gational work, Blumenthal to liaison office the Israeli-American Council Under the legislation, event, titled “A Candid Con- vote a “great victory” in a post has served on various com- By Marcy Oster is Sheldon Adelson; the RJC the AR-15 assault-style rifle versation about the Boycott, on Facebook. mittees in the Rabbinical JERUSALEM (JTA)— annual event takes place at used by the synagogue gun- Divestment, and Sanctions “This is a triumph of Assembly. He helped create South Africa has downgraded Adelson’s Venetian casino man would be banned. (BDS) Movement,” with jour- common sense over narrow a Camp Ramah day camp in its embassy in Israel to a resort. Trump: ‘Better chance’ nalist and political scientist interest, and I am proud of it,” Washington, D.C., and the liaison office. Man arrested in Mon- for peace with Netan- Peter Beinart via a video call Bennett said in a statement. Jewish Millennials Engage- The office, located in Tel tana for threatening to yahu winning that was live-streamed on Florida Gov. Ron DeSan- ment Project, an initiative Aviv, has “no political man- attack synagogue and By Ron Kampeas social media. tis to make Israel his to reach out to young Jews. date, no trade mandate and other locations WASHINGTON (JTA)— During the panel, Bargh- first official interna- Rabbinical Assembly Presi- no development coopera- By Marcy Oster President Donald Trump outi called for taking Pales- tional trip dent Rabbi Debra Newman tion mandate. It will not be (JTA)—An Albanian na- congratulated Benjamin tinian nonviolent resistance By Marcy Oster Kamin praised Blumenthal responsible for trade and tional with U.S. citizenship Netanyahu on his re-election to the “global scene” amid the (JTA)—Ron DeSantis will in a statement, calling him commercial activities,” South was arrested after he told a as Israeli prime minister and failure of the international visit Israel in his first foreign “someone who will make a African Foreign Minister federal informant that he said it paved the way for peace community to uphold Pales- trip as Florida governor. real impact on our and Lindiwe Sisulu said last week. wanted to join ISIS and plan a in the Middle East. tinian rights, the Middle East DeSantis also announced our global movement.” “The focus of the Liaison terror attack on one of several “I’d like to congratulate Eye reported. Tuesday that he will hold a Rabbis Harold Kravitz and Office would be on consular possible locations, including Bibi Netanyahu,” was the first Barghouti rejects the con- state Cabinet meeting at the Cheryl Peretz, who served and the facilitation of people- a synagogue. thing Trump said Wednesday cept of Israel as a Jewish state U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, as co-chairs of the selection to-people relations,” Sisulu Fabjan Alameti, 21, of New as he approached a gaggle of as well as a two-state solution, whose move from Tel Aviv committee, said they “believe also said. York, was arrested in Montana reporters on the White House favoring instead one secular he supported enthusiasti- Jacob has the ability to look In May 2018, South Africa last week. lawn. “It looks like that race state for both Jews and Pales- cally during his gubernatorial at innovative ways to move recalled its ambassador, Sisa Beginning in January, has been won by him, it may be tinians. The BDS movement campaign, the Sun-Sentinel forward our movement and Ngombane, “until further Alameti spoke with a fed- a little early, but I’m hearing was launched in 2005. reported. its rabbis.” PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 This Jewish mom is the mastermind behind OPI nail polish was a hole in the beauty mar- when somebody made a stupid always ask, “what can you do up from school. Why is it so ket that they could fill. remark, I shrugged it off. to make your life better?” I important for you to take The nail industry needed a OPI’s humorous polish always say that if you’re able time out of your week to do splash of glamour, and with names are legendary. Tell to, give financially, or men- your nails? Weiss-Fischmann’s eye for me about the meetings held tor somebody and make a You have to prioritize. Cer- color, the duo confidently to create names for the OPI difference in their life. If you tain things you have to do for pounced on the opportunity collections. can make a difference in one yourself because you know, us ripe for the taking. And thus The names were such a huge person’s life, you did good. women are multi-taskers. We OPI—it stands for Odontori- part of the brand’s DNA. It was Who are your role models? can do so many things: We’re um Products Inc.—was born. always based on a geographic My parents. My mom is an organizers, we take care of the Weiss-Fischmann’s career location, and of course, we amazing little lady, she’s so budget, we plan the meals. I is the envy of many, but cre- love to eat, so we always had strong. I mean, she was my mean, there has to be a new ating tongue-in-cheek names food from the respective city hero. My dad was a very loving adjective to describe what for bold nail polish colors or country that the collection father, he was very family-ori- women do. So it’s time to take like “A Grape Affair” and “A was named after, and then ented. At work, it was George a few minutes, or an hour, just Butterfly Moment” is just a we kind of just had fun. I Schaeffer, my brother-in-law. for yourself. Getting a mani- fraction of what the beauty mean, we came up with liter- He was a great business leader cure and pedicure is always mogul did for OPI. (In fact, ally crazy names—of course, and teacher. As for fashion, I kind of that main getaway Weiss-Fischmann sold OPI to some unmentionables, for love Chanel. I think as far as because, you know, you get Coty in 2010, but she remains obvious reasons. But, it was leaders, I’d say Golda Meir. I’m a little massage and it gives a brand ambassador and is still a democratic process. So the not just naming her because you that instant gratification. in charge of naming colors.) names went up on the board she’s a woman. I think she I loved everything that I In “I’m Not Really a Wait- and the majority vote won. was an amazing leader, and did with OPI, but my great- ress”—the title is also an icon- It was the highlight of every role model to all women, not est passion are my two kids ic nail polish color — Weiss- collection and every season. I just Jewish. and my husband. I mean, you Fischmann chronicles her think as the years went on we You wrote a lot about the know, the family is always No. road to changing the beauty just got better, and better. The Shabbat dinners you hosted 1. That’s how I grew up, and game. Kveller caught up with names aged like wine—they every week. Tell me about you know, in this crazy world the soon-to-be grandmother got more humorous. I would them. as I say, it’s your family that’s to talk about the Jewish values go into salons sometimes and Shabbat dinner was a very always there. that influenced OPI’s success, watch people anticipating the important part of our life. At the end of the book, you and how she earned her title as new colors of a collection. But, Friday night dinner kind of said that your new passion Kveller the First Lady of Nails. just as much as they antici- put the whole week together. is to pass on everything you Suzi Weiss-Fischmann In the beginning of the book, pated the colors, they always My son didn’t go to a Jewish learned on your OPI journey you talk about—in contrast to flipped the bottle to see the high school, and the football to the next generation, l’dor By Arielle Kaplan A second-generation Ho- the United States—growing names. That’s what gave them games were usually on Friday v’ador. Why is it important to locaust survivor, Weiss-Fis- up in an environment where that personal connection with night. He could go, but only you that you share your story? Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, 62, chmann is the fiery Jewish women had careers and didn’t OPI. It was so important to after the kiddush, the motzi I think storytelling is very used to aggressively bite her mom behind OPI, the nail rely on their husbands for an us to gain the loyalty of the and dinner. I think it’s very im- important. I feel that it’s my nails. It was a chronic, nervous lacquer brand known for its income. How did that affect consumer. portant to raise children with duty to help raise new lead- tick, and it had to stop. After witty color names. When she your character, and your Tell me more about the something constant in their ers that are in business, and all, she was the co-founder started the company in the career? DNA of OPI, the importance lives, some sort of discipline philanthropy. It’s so impor- and creative director of a mid-1980s with her brother- There’s no limitation to of tzedakah, and how your that ties the week together. tant to be able to share with global nail polish company, in-law, George Schaeffer, the women. The only limitations Jewish values influenced your Traditions like having a suk- other people and inspire other and chewed-up cuticles wasn’t pair knew nothing about nails. are what you put on yourself. leadership. kah, Passover seders and Rosh people to achieve great things. a good look for the woman Nu? Just why did they plunge I grew up where women were My father said it very sim- Hashanah were always part And I feel like it’s what I can shaping the beauty industry. into the manicure business? doctors, engineers, lawyers, ply: You give, and you get. of my kids’ lives, and I hope do best now. The importance This is just one fascinating Well, the duo was running and they were all university And that always happened when they have children they of storytelling cannot be tidbit from “I’m Not Really a a dental-supply company, educated. The men usually in my life. We were very will continue to have the same undermined. And what do us Waitress,” Weiss-Fischmann’s and Schaeffer noticed that seemed like losers, or, you charitable. Especially being traditions. women do best when we get new book about how she went nail technicians were buying know, maybe less accom- immigrants, we know what As a working mom, you together? Tell our stories. from a childhood in com- dental acrylics to make nail plished. I never felt that I this country gave to my family, wrote about barely having This article originally ap- munist Hungary—where she extensions. Unimpressed by couldn’t do anything and and George’s family. People time to eat or pick your kids peared on Kveller. secretly studied Hebrew with a the scarce and boring polish rabbi—to becoming globally options available for women recognized as the First Lady at the time, Weiss-Fischmann of Nails. and Schaeffer realized there Liberal Orthodox yeshiva says C Y N I C R A D O W I N E it will not ordain gay student H E Y H O A L A N Y M E I O L S E N S O P H L E A N By Shira Hanau Founded by Rabbi about my Torah, my identity, pointed in Modern Orthodoxy as an alternative to the my beliefs, or my relationship. and its institutions,” he said. C L E A N T H E H O M E (New York Jewish Week via more right-leaning Yeshiva “Most importantly, I am “We are supposed to stand R E A N L E C S I JTA) — Signaling a red line on University, the school in the grateful for all the support for an unfearing loyalty to how far Modern Orthodoxy is Riverdale section of my immediate family and my halacha, and it seems to me S W I T C H T H E D I S H E S prepared to bend to adjust to ordained its first class in 2004 partner, Judah Gavant, have that there are so many who H A R T O M I R E A C H societal changes, a liberal New and has since ordained more given me over my years in are acting out of fear and York City seminary will not than 100 rabbis. rabbinical school.” not who they really believe A T O P E C H O S A B U T ordain an openly gay student Since its founding, the In his statement, Atwood halachically can be a rabbi. R E N E W A S W E A R A who is engaged to be married yeshiva has sought to balance said he is pursuing an inde- We’re supposed to fear God and completing his fourth its Orthodox credentials with pendent ordination. alone, we’re not supposed to P R E P A R E T H E S E D E R year of rabbinical studies this its progressive values. The In an email to The Jewish fear what other Jews are going S Y D C O S D C X spring, The Jewish Week has decision on Atwood is being Week, Rabbi Dov Linzer, YCT’s to say about it. learned. perceived by some as an at- president and rosh yeshiva, “So it’s a real shameful B O O K T H E H O T E L In a statement to The Jew- tempt by the yeshiva to more declined to comment on the moment,” continued Lopatin, L A T E T I R E E T U D E ish Week, Yeshivat Chovevei firmly ground itself in the specifics of the case. who headed the yeshiva when Torah student Daniel Atwood, traditional Orthodox world, “We accept all students re- Atwood was accepted as a E B A N E M O R W I N O S 27, wrote: “Four years ago I which maintains that Jewish gardless of sexual orientation, student and stepped down last N U T S D O T E S C A M S came out as gay during my law prohibits homosexual provided that they are fully year. “I hope that there will first year at Yeshivat Chovevei relations. While there has committed to Orthodox hala- be dozens of Orthodox rabbis Torah Rabbinical School, and been a significant increase chic observance,” he wrote. that step forward and say that it was decided that I would re- in empathy for LGBT Jews “There have been students in we want to give this student ceive semicha [ordination] as in recent years within the the past that did not receive semicha and not dozens that their first openly gay student. community, inclusion has semicha, each one for reasons are cowering behind closed After four years of study and rarely reached the level of specific to his case. Out of doors.” my completing almost all of communal leadership, and respect for all our students, Seminarians at YCT inter- the program’s requirements, same-sex marriage is uni- the yeshiva does not discuss viewed for reactions said they YCT decided not to give me versally prohibited. particular students and why were pained by the decision. semicha, news delivered to me “I always knew that being any student may or may not “The last few weeks have only a few weeks ago, three in the position that I am in be receiving semicha.” been a very challenging and months before my graduation, would be a difficult process,” Linzer added that “the ye- painful time to be a student at without any prior conversa- he wrote. “I was always willing shiva could have handled the YCT,” one student, who asked tion on the matter.” to navigate those challenges process of informing Daniel, to remain anonymous be- Atwood became engaged and work with YCT through- and coming to a timely deci- cause of the sensitivity of the in the fall and is living with out this process. And I have sion, in a much better manner, situation, wrote in an emailed his partner. always been fully committed and we are sorry for the hurt statement. “We feel upset and The decision marks a turn- to living my life according that was caused as a result.” angered about the process ing point for the rabbinical to Orthodox halacha [Jewish Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the that led to this decision. school, which has served for law]. At the same time, I refuse previous president of YCT, When Daniel got engaged, I nearly 20 years as the flagship to live anything but a dignified weighed in with his dismay was excited because I thought institution for a subgroup life, something I was always about the decision to deny YCT would affirm his choice of Modern Orthodoxy often transparent about, including Atwood ordination. dubbed “Open Orthodoxy.” not being closeted or secret “I’ve never been more disap- Yeshiva on page 15A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019 PAGE 15A the race as of early morning serve in the next Knesset, as Parties, a slate that includes picked up four seats. The Arab- party, according to Israeli Netanyahu Wednesday in Israel. their New Right party finished the extreme-right Jewish Israeli parties, Hadash-Taal news websites: From page 1A Haredi Orthodox parties with less than 3.25 percent of Power, won five seats. So did and Raam-Balad, won a total Likud—35 also succeeded on Tuesday. the vote—the threshold for Israel Beiteinu, the right-wing of 10 seats. Blue and White—35 high for the opposition. The United Torah Judaism and entering the parliament. Like- party led by Avigdor Liberman The numbers may change a Shas—8 largest party in the outgoing Shas, which represent Ash- wise, the Zehut party, which that caters to Russian speak- bit on Wednesday, as the votes United Torah Judaism—8 Knesset, called the Zionist kenazi and Sephardi haredi combined far-right national- ers. Kulanu, a center-right of Israeli soldiers have yet to Hadash-Taal—6 Union, held 24 seats, six fewer voters, respectively, each won ism with libertarianism—and party focused on economics, be counted. Labor—6 than Likud. Alongside Gantz, eight seats. favored legalizing marijuana— won four seats. Likud won a slim plurality Israel Beiteinu—5 Blue and White is led by Yair Further down the list, the appears likely to fall short of the On the left, the Labor Party, of votes in Jerusalem, Israel’s Union of Right-Wing Par- Lapid, a centrist and former election featured some sur- threshold despite garnering which dominated Israeli poli- largest city. Blue and White ties—5 news anchor who entered the prises. Naftali Bennett and significant media attention tics decades ago, won just six garnered more than 45 per- Meretz—4 Knesset in 2013. Ayelet Shaked, two prominent during the campaign. seats, an all-time low. Meretz, cent of the vote in Tel Aviv. Kulanu—4 Gantz had yet to concede figures on the right, may not The Union of Right-Wing which is further to the left, Here are the results by Raam-Balad—4 Beresheet From page 1A to back the Israeli spacecraft to watch the Beresheet We need to praise what we the @TeamSpaceIL mission privately funded mission into Beresheet. moon landing, reassured accomplished.” without a successful lunar lunar orbit.” now the fourth country to “We have a lot to be proud the children that this “is a NASA administrator Jim landing, we congratulate “A[n Israeli] spacecraft accomplish this,” he added. of,” he said. big and excellent achieve- Bridenstine also sent re- SpaceIL, Israel Aerospace will land on the moon— SpaceIL chairman Morris President Reuven Rivlin, ment—that has not yet been grets of the failed moon Industries and the state of whole,” said Netanyahu, Kahn said he “doesn’t regret who had invited children to accomplished. There is no landing via Twitter: “While Israel on the accomplish- predicting that it will happen for a moment” the decision his residence in Jerusalem need to be disappointed. @NASA regrets the end of ment of sending the first in two to three years. Airbnb From page 1A will continue to work with tiffs claimed that Airbnb was the Shurat Hadin suit. The though the lawsuit itself has there was an announcement our community to achieve discriminating against them villages lay claim to the land been settled. pending” on the matter. He profit organizations dedicated this goal.” for being Jewish, given that it that two of the plaintiffs’ Airbnb’s policy change also said that while the ADL sup- to humanitarian aid that serve Shurat Hadin organized still allowed listings by Pales- Airbnb rentals sit on and are came after a dialogue with the ports the establishment of a people in different parts of its suit on behalf of a dozen tinian Muslims and Christians therefore accusing the set- Anti-Defamation League on Palestinian state alongside the world.” American Jewish families, in the West Bank. tlers of theft. The Palestinian the issue. The group had sent Israel, it opposes boycotts as Airbnb said in its statement most of whom own properties “The policy Airbnb an- Americans are also claiming an open letter to Airbnb CEO a tactic to advance that goal. that it does not support the in West Bank settlements. The nounced last November was discrimination based on na- Brian Chesky when the initial “The company demon- Boycott, Divestment and Zell and Schultz suit came on abject discrimination against tional origin, as Palestinians policy was announced, asking strated a kind of maturity Sanctions movement target- behalf of five similar clients. Jewish users of the website,” are not allowed to enter Israeli what territories it applies to, that I don’t always see from ing Israel. Both suits were filed under the Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, the settlements without a special which experts Airbnb con- young companies, a willing- “Airbnb has always opposed Fair Housing Act, which was president of Shurat Hadin, permit. Their motion to inter- sulted and whether it applies ness to thoughtfully engage the BDS movement,” the meant to prevent discrimina- said in a statement. “Whatever vene in the suit was filed by to other disputed areas as well. with stakeholders on the is- statement reads. “Airbnb has tion against minorities in the one’s political view, discrimi- the Center for Constitutional Jonathan Greenblatt, the sue, to listen in an attentive never boycotted Israel, Israeli United States. The plaintiffs nation based on religious af- Rights, a U.S.-based legal ad- ADL’s national director, sub- way and take action,” he said. businesses, or the more than said that because Airbnb is filiation should never be the vocacy group that advocates sequently exchanged emails “They have a desire to be a 20,000 Israeli hosts who are based in the United States, it solution.” for Palestinian causes. with Chesky and met with him values-driven business and active on the Airbnb platform. must adhere to the act in all Two Palestinian Americans, In a statement, the center in person in January to discuss what we pointed out was that We have always sought to its listings worldwide. as well as two Palestinian vil- said it was seeking to have the the issue. Greenblatt said the this decision was inconsistent bring people together and In the lawsuits, the plain- lages, filed counterclaims to counterclaim proceed, even ADL “had some indication with that approach.” JFS From page 1A why. 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YCT students to be fully com- on Manhattan’s Lower East In 2009, Rabbi Weiss pri- legal ramifications of two men very wary of assuming that It was deeply saddening for me mitted to Orthodox halacha Side. He said nearly one-third vately ordained Sara Hurwitz living together and wrote that we know what goes on behind to learn that they wouldn’t.” and Atwood’s recent engage- of his synagogue’s leadership as “rabba” in a controversial “our focus has to be not on closed doors. It also is none Alumni of the school said ment to his partner with is LGBT. move that further alien- halacha, but on communal of our business. We do not they were informed that At- whom he lives. In 2010, YCT “The Orthodox community ated the movement from acceptance and on making presume to know, or believe wood would not be ordained faculty members issued a must do more and can do more the mainstream Modern gay men and women, and their it our business to know, which last month in a conference document urging compas- to be more welcoming to the Orthodox community. Weiss spouses or partners, as well as family is or is not keeping the call. Several described feeling sion and inclusion for LGBT LGBT community,” Bodner and Hurwitz subsequently their children, fully welcome laws of niddah [ritual purity], distraught at the news, hav- members of the Orthodox said. Without addressing this founded Yeshivat Maharat to and fully a part of our com- and to judge them accord- ing felt hopeful that Atwood’s community, but also asserted specific case, he said that YCT ordain women as Orthodox munities, synagogues, and ingly, and this should be no ordination would set a path for that “Halakhic Judaism can- “must ensure that every one spiritual leaders. schools.” different.” future gay students. not give its blessing and of its musmachim [ordained Linzer, who has been the Several graduates of the imprimatur to Jewish reli- rabbis] is observant and fol- rosh yeshiva of YCT since its school said alumni are divided gious same-sex commitment lows halacha.” founding and assumed the over the school’s handling of ceremonies and weddings, Several alumni empha- role of president last fall, this decision. and halakhic values proscribe sized the constant tension has long been an advocate “People look to Chovevei individuals and communities YCT deals with in navigating for acceptance of LGBT to be a beacon for people who from encouraging practices between the broader Jewish members of the Orthodox are trying to stay committed that grant religious legiti- world and more traditional community. to the Orthodox world and macy to gay marriage and Orthodox elements. In his email to The Jew- at the same time not have to couplehood.” “Chovevei is being pulled ish Week, he noted that the compromise their moral val- “We’re living at a time when in two directions,” Potek yeshiva “regularly brings ues,” said Rabbi Aaron Potek, people are trying to figure said. “There’s a group of in members of Eshel, JQY an alumnus and now the rabbi out how someone can be gay alumni and students who [two support groups for gay at GatherDC in Washington, and keep halacha at the same want Chovevei to be taking people from traditional back- D.C. “If the leadership at Cho- time,” said Rabbi Chai Posner, these important steps toward grounds], and the LGBTQ vevei can’t find a way to make associate rabbi of Beth Tfiloh greater inclusivity, and then community, as well as rabbis, space for gay Orthodox rabbis, Congregation in Baltimore there are alumni who are poskim, and community lead- that sends a pretty devastating and a graduate of YCT. “This paranoid about what right- ers, so that we can best chart HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES message to that community would be the first time an Or- wing Orthodox Jews will a path forward that is rooted and to the broader Orthodox thodox rabbi would be granted think about their Orthodoxy.” in Torah, halacha, and re- Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) community about what is and semicha while being openly This is not the first time sponsible rabbinic leadership, sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, is not possible to be included gay and, fair or not, that reality YCT’s actions have sparked and that honors the inherent leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye disorders. Protecting your eyes in that world.” carries with it a certain level debate among its alumni. dignity of every human being is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. Rabbi Avram Mlotek, of expectations” in terms of In 2016, several graduates created in God’s image. We Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. founder of the Base Hillel adherence to halacha. “The wrote an open letter opposing continue to grapple with this Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. outreach project and also a bar is certainly raised for the practice of “partnership issue and are always learning For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. graduate of YCT, said he felt someone who is going to be minyanim,” traditional-style in the process.” A public service message from The Vision Council. “heartbroken” for Atwood and a rabbi.” services in which women In an online discussion his family. Rabbi Aviad Bodner, a lead parts of the service and organized by the Jewish PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 19, 2019

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He spoke of the spies heretic, which he noted “is the W.E. “Manny” Adams, LFD respective fathers to a new that Moses sent to scout out accusation of teaching people generation, in the presence of the Land and noted, “Today things that will damn them to Samuel P. (Sammy) Goldstein, Exec. Director their children, a third genera- few can name the ten spies hell. It’s like being told to go tion. Through a video presen- who came back with a nega- to hell in a special way.” Yet tation and in their respective tive report, but everybody can he expressed no regrets and remarks, Pastor John Hagee remember the name of the two only affirmed his calling. He www.bethshalommemorialchapel.com and Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg spies who came back with a shared how “the return of the related the genesis of their positive report. 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