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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 42, NO. 12 NOVEMBER 24, 2017 6 KISLEV, 5778 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Joe Wittenstein honored Joseph Wittenstein, Z”L, (1914-2008) had a remarkable grasp of the Orlando-area his- tory and an ability to recall details from most of the 20th century that proved invaluable in understanding the city’s past. Wittenstein also enriched Central Florida through his wide civic and philanthropic involvement. For these rea- sons and more, the Orange County Regional History Center is honoring Wittenstein posthumously with the Donald A. Cheny Award on Nov. 30 at the Center. The Donald A. Cheny Award recognizes the “champions” Joe Wittenstein, Z”L of the Central Florida com- munity, who embody a love, County that became an es- reverence and unfailing dedi- sential document in the cation for the area’s history. Historical Society’s research It celebrates its namesake, collection. It is on display Judge Donald A. Cheney during Kehillah: A History of Central Florida Hillel students turn out in force for AIPAC (1889-1983), founder of the Jewish Life in Greater Orlando Students from Central Florida Hillel attend the AIPAC annual event with Senator Joe Leiberman, who graciously Orange County Historical So- through Feb. 20, 2018. spent time with the students afterwards entertaining their questions and sharing stories. The event brought out ciety and the History Center. The event to honor Wit- over 270 Orlandoan AIPAC supporters. During the nation’s Bicen- tenstein will be held Nov. 30 tennial celebration, 1975- at the History Center, 65 E. 1976, Wittenstein researched Central Blvd., from 6 p.m.- and wrote a history about 7:30 p.m. RSVP to Amanda Holocaust Center launches Jewish settlers in Orange Henry, 407-836-7046. ad campaign to ‘Make Hate History’ What about the This week, the Holocaust yellow background. They are bono by the award-winning Temple Mount? Center, located in Maitland, the first wave of a multi-media Orlando creative agency, launched the first media effort which the organization Push, which also created Fellowship Church in Win- Press, Arutz Sheva, The Je- campaign in the organiza- hopes will grow to include #KeepDancingOrlando last ter Springs presents Rabbi rusalem Post and numerous tion’s 30-year history to raise television spots, YouTube year after its team members Eliezer Waldman on Tuesday other publications and blog awareness of its mission to videos and user-generated were deeply affected by the evening, Nov. 28. He will be sites. His teachings on such combat racism, bigotry and content on social media. Pulse tragedy. sharing the most current topics as the Biblical Festivals, bullying. The Center is responding According to John Ludwig, information regarding the Jewish Philosophy and G-d’s While the Center has run to disturbing acts of hatred Push CEO, “We are always Temple Mount and the world’s coming redemption of the ads in the past, the campaign, such as the violent protests in looking to use the endless solidarity against Israel. world through His People, Is- Make Hate History, aims to Charlottesville, bomb threats talent here at the agency to Rabbi Eliezer Waldman rael, are always faith building increase the Center’s profile to Jewish community centers become involved in the daily is the founder and Rabbi and encouraging. These are and attract new visitors and and increased bullying on conversations and concerns Emeritus of the Nir College extremely precarious times supporters. It uses provoca- school campuses. that affect our city and the of Judaic Studies, a Hesder in the Land, so please plan tive messages that highlight “One needs only to turn on world. To truly Make Hate Yeshiva located in Kiryat on joining us to bless Rabbi recent incidents across the the TV or scroll through Face- History, we knew we had to Arba, Israel. (Kiryat Arba was Waldman in his endeavor. nation, and right in our own book to feel overwhelmed by join the Holocaust Center in the first community to be The meeting will be held backyard, to inspire activism. the rise of hate speech and the its mission and use those same established in Biblical Israel at Fellowship Church, 5340 Ads will run for six months targeting of minorities—even Pam Kancher talents to drive their message after the 1967 war and one Red Bug Lake Road, Winter in newspapers, on Facebook, in our own community,” said home.” which Rabbi Waldman and Springs, FL 32708 from Twitter, Instagram and out- Pam Kancher, executive direc- paign, the Holocaust Center For more information his family helped pioneer.) 7:30—9 p.m. in the fel- door boards throughout Cen- tor of the Holocaust Center. is launching a fundraising about the Holocaust Center Born in Israel and educated lowship hall (Oneg Room). tral Florida and feature bold “We don’t have to feel afraid effort that will support com- and the campaign, go to in the United States, he is a Light refreshments will be headlines set against a bright or angry or defeated. We can munity programming and MakeHateHistory.com or former Knesset member and served following the meeting. raise our voices and make a exhibits that carry out its contact Pam Kancher, execu- a widely sought religious and Any questions please contact difference.” mission. tive director of the Holocaust political analyst. His writings the church office at 407-699- Last January, Kancher dis- The ads were created pro- Center, 407-628-0555. have appeared in The Jewish 1011. covered a swastika at her front door. Last fall, Lake Brantley High School in Seminole County found a rash of the Palestinians Nazi symbols painted on its campus. This month, the KKK sent out recruitment flyers in threaten to cut ties nearby Flagler Beach. “We want our community, JERUSALEM (JTA)—The refused to renew permission and those beyond our region, Palestinian Authority has for the PLO to operate its office to not only be aware that we threatened to suspend com- in Washington, D.C., for the are a long-standing resource munications with the United first time since in about three and beacon, but to join us,” States if moves ahead with decades. The decision can be said Mark Freid, president of closing the Palestine Libera- overturned if President Don- the Holocaust Center board. tion Organization’s office in ald Trump determines that “This isn’t a Jewish issue. This Washington, D.C. the Palestinians “have entered isn’t a minority issue. This Senior Palestinian nego- into direct and meaningful isn’t a school issue. Hatred tiator Saeb Erekat said in a negotiations with Israel.” affects us all. This campaign is statement posted on social a call to action for everyone in media that the Palestinians this great, inclusive commu- would “put on hold all our nity to continue to offer hope, communications with this healing and acceptance.” American administration.” In addition to the cam- The State Department has PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 JP Connections honoree, Dolores Indek, puts smiles on people’s faces
By Christine DeSouza truly their heart’s desire to takes her dolls and bears that volunteer to receive awards, help people. talk and sing and dance with she has had many awards The theme for this year’s JP The gift of making people her to visit the ones who seem throughout her life. When she Connections should be smiles, happy is ingrained in Indek. to be forgotten. worked at Lockheed Martin because the lyrics “Who can When she was a little girl, This is what she does at the Missiles and Fire Control, turn the world on with her she would go with her grand- Pavilion—visits one-on-one she was the first recipient of smile?” (theme song for the mother to visit her great- with people. Currently, she the Dolores R. Indek com- “Mary Tyler Moore” TV show) grandmother in a nursing isn’t visiting one particular munity service award—that’s can be applied to JP honoree home. “My grandma used to person, so she is also the right—the award was named Shirley Schoenberger; and go every day. She’d fill her bags “go-for” person if anyone at after her. She was also the honoree Dolores Indek’s with her cookies and Challah the agency needs something. first recipient honored by daily goal is to put a smile on and all, and I had my dolls and “Hey—whatever you need, Lockheed Martin Corporation people’s faces. stuff and she’d say, ‘What are I’ll get it” is her attitude. And with its highest community The annual Jewish Pavilion we going to do today, Dolores?’ when Program Director Julie service award. luncheon recognizes two vol- and I’d say, ‘We’re going to put Levitt calls her and tells her Indek started at Martin as unteers who have gone above a smile on people’s faces.’” of someone new, she will be a typist and studied finance the call of duty in volunteer Indek likes to visit with there with her bears to make at Rollins College at night. work. However, it isn’t a “duty” people who never have some- that person smile. While working her regular to either of these women but one visit them, and she still Although Indek does not job, she also handled all the community service projects at the corporation. Young and old, Indek has JSU event at Oviedo High helped them all. She was involved with Junior Achieve- ment for 43 years. Working Dolores Indek enjoys dessert after her Heritage interview. School rescheduled for Dec. 11 with the Orange County School System, she tutored Indek loves volunteering Indek never forgot that Holocaust survivors Genia children one-on-one in the at the Jewish Pavilion, but kindness. Kutner and Gerald Biegel will Read to Succeed program. In- her first love is JFS Orlando’s In addition to volunteer- share their stores with high dek also taught the economics Pearlman Emergency Pantry ing at Jewish Pavilion and school students (and anyone of staying in school to young where she hands out bags of JFS Orlando, Indek works in else) at Oviedo High School men in the 33rd Street Orange food on Tuesdays and babysits Congregation Ohev Shalom’s on Dec. 11. This program was County jail. She inspired the during classes for parents. gift shop on Wednesdays, and originally scheduled for Sept. young men to be successful Helping the poor and home- she recently viewed 100 films 12, but thanks to Hurricane in life, and once brought in less is a part of Indek’s life. Her to help whittle the selections Irma, it was postponed. the Olympic torch she was grandfather had a restaurant down to six for the Jewish The program, dedicated to selected to carry for a half in Miami and he hired the Film Festival. unity, is titled “One Day Starts mile down Orange Ave. in homeless to work for him. Dolores Indek is someone Today,” and is presented by the 1996. She told them that she She saw so many things as she to be remembered. After all, Jewish Student Union, JOIN wasn’t a popular kid in school. waited tables for him. putting a smile on someone’s Orlando and StandWithUs. She was just “someone no one Once a family came—a face is what it is all about. JSU is an after-school club, would remember,” but here husband, his wife and four The Jewish Pavilion’s JP run by teenagers, that strives she was a torch carrier for the children. They ordered hot Connections luncheon honor- to build a community where Olympics. water and then put ketchup ing these two fabulous ladies unity is the priority. Saying these encouraging in the water. She went to her will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, Doors open at 6 p.m. and words is one thing, getting grandfather and said, “I think at 11 a.m. at Maison & Jardin the program will begin at 6:30 young men to listen is an- those people are poor.” Event Center, 430 Wymore p.m. Oviedo High School is lo- other. Indek was smart. She “Why do you think that?” Rd. in Altamonte Springs. cated at 601 King St., Oviedo. asked if she could let the men he asked. “They put ketchup The paid-up membership For more information, teach her basketball. “I love in their water to make soup,” luncheon (join for just $36) contact Daniel Nabatian at basketball, so I said to the she replied. includes the Volunteer Ap- [email protected] guys, ‘Listen, my free shot is “Give them a menu and preciation event and holiday Gerald Biegel and Genia Kutner, with Missy. or call 516-426-8484. really bad, can you give me tell them to order whatever shopping bazaar. Couvert is some pointers?’” they want, and tell them to $28. Register online at www. They taught her, and she order something to take home jewishpavilion.org or call 407- Hadassah hosts a luncheon won their confidence. later.” 678-9363. with author Ellen Brazer ‘The Profound Effect’ art
The Orlando Chapter of Ha- Hebrew Bible, the holidays years Brazer has spoken to dassah is pleased to announce and the traditions. You will over 6,000 people at venues event presented by Hadassah that author Ellen Brazer will laugh, you will cry, you will throughout the country. make an exclusive appear- question as you are chal- Two of her short stories ap- of Dazzio Art Gallery in St. name, nor has she been able ance for Orlando Hadassah lenged to contemplate the peared in the Carnegie Melon Petersburg, Florida. She re- to find out who she was, but on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 11:30 mysteries of Judaism: angels Anthology. ceived her B. S. degree in art as a 12-year-old schoolgirl, a.m. at Congregation Ohev and reincarnation, reward She has recently had the education from the University Dazzio made a promise: one Shalom to present her latest and punishment, good and honor of being invited to join of New Hampshire. Her gradu- day, she was going to honor work, “The Wondering Jew: evil. I hope you will join me the Jewish National Fund ate work was completed at the the extraordinary woman My Journey into Judaism.” on this journey of discovery Speakers Bureau and The Massachusetts College of Art whose story cannot be for- “It all began with a promise: a and wonder.” Jewish Federation Speakers and Boston University. gotten. promise I made to my father, Brazer is an award-winning Bureau. Dazzio lived several years Over the course of 10 a promise that led me on a author, and the recipient of Even though Brazer has in Louisiana where she taught years, this St. Petersburg, journey into the heart and Hadassah’s prestigious Myrtle written three very different art and eventually became the Fla.-based artist fulfilled her soul of Judaism. The result Wreath Award, an award previ- kinds of books: one Holocaust State director of Art Educa- promise. “The Profound Ef- is this book, filled with in- ously presented to the late Mia related, one ancient Jewish tion. After moving to Florida, fect” visually represents the tensely personal stories that Angelou. Her book “Clouds history and one nonfiction, one she continued to teach and testimony of this Holocaust helped me unlock some of the Across the Sun” has been thing remains constant in her paint. She has exhibited in Survivor through intense complicated teachings that listed on Amazon under the books; a deep and abiding love many one-person, gallery and color and vivid, deeply emo- make Judaism such a difficult best Holocaust related novels. for Israel and the Jewish people. museum shows in both the tional imagery. Equal parts religion to understand. The “And So It Was Written” Brazer resides in South United States and the United beautiful and haunting, this reader will learn, in a very premiered as a bestseller Beach with her husband, Mel. Judith Dazzio Kingdom. Dazzio has been exhibit will have a “profound unique way, the basics of under Jewish Literature on Between them they have six painting most of her life, and effect” on you, too. the Jewish religion: Torah, Amazon. In the past three children and 13 grandchil- On Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, her work can be found in many Make your reservations dren plus, plus, plus! She is The Orlando Chapter of collections throughout the today to take advantage of this active in the community and Hadassah will host a private world. 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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PAGE 3A Jewish National Fund announces new projects at its National Conference At its 2017 National Con- among both residents and to as the capital of the Negev, River, and the destination while also enabling addition- their own link within the ference in South Florida, tourists. In fact, Be’er Sheva is the crown jewel of Jewish site Abraham’s Well. In ad- al high school students from chain of Jewish continuity. the Jewish National Fund is easily the most likely Israeli National Fund’s Blueprint dition, the centerpiece of U.S. to experience Israel in Studying abroad isn’t just for announced plans to expand city to become known on an Negev initiative which aims JNF’s efforts in the city is an impactful way. college students, time spent its Alexander Muss High international scale, thanks to to improve quality of life for the development of the 1,300 “The addition of a Be’er abroad during high school is School in Israel and build a its public works and bustling all residents of the region and acres Be’er Sheva River Park, Sheva campus is a double the perfect way to enhance state-of-the-art park in Be’er city streets. encourage a population shift a world-class $300 million victory for Alexander Muss student’s resumes and help Sheva. These new projects “I am so grateful to be here away from crowded, expensive urban revitalization initia- High School in Israel,” said stand out when applying to will further transform Be’er in Florida with Jewish Nation- central Israel. Danilovich is tive that has turned what Joseph Wolfson, President top colleges. Sheva as a part of JNF’s goal al Fund’s donors,” said Be’er working with JNF to construct was once a massive junkyard of the AMHSI-JNF Board Throughout Jewish Nation- to revitalize Southern Israel Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilov- a new park that will increase into a lush greenway for and Jewish National Fund’s al Fund’s three-day National through its Blueprint Negev ich. “JNF is transforming our the quality of life for the city’s pedestrians and bicyclist National Board Assistant Conference in South Florida, initiative. city, and we owe everything, residents while also attracting and, as importantly, a space Vice President. “We remain more than 1,200 people par- While Be’er Sheva is Israel’s all of our successes, to Jewish new residents and tourists, for family celebrations and committed to a significant ticipated and heard some of second largest city, twice the National Fund for Russell providing a boost to the local community festivals. and continued growth in the the most dynamic speakers size of Tel Aviv, it ranks sixth F. Robinson’s [JNF’s CEO] economy. Jewish National Fund’s student body, with teens com- in Jewish philanthropy today in terms of population. Today, forward-thinking strategy Previously, JNF has worked National Board president, ing to learn with us from the share their inspiring stories the city is in the midst of a and Blueprint Negev initia- with Danilovich on several Dr. Sol Lizerbram, an- United States, Australia and to continue building on the renaissance as it becomes tive to bring 500,000 people projects for the city including nounced plans to open a new beyond, and this new location organization’s strong con- Israel’s “water city” in the here. I can tell you it’s going a 15,000 seat amphitheater, campus in Be’er Sheva for will allow us to facilitate that nection to Israel. In addition, desert. JNF’s projects are to happen.” new infrastructure, a bridge AMHSI-JNF. In addition to increase. Furthermore, we the gathering also welcomed changing Be’er Sheva’s image Be’er Sheva, often referred that crosses the Be’er Sheva its campus in Hod HaSha- are proud to do our part in 250 students from over 100 ron, located just 20 minutes supporting the development campuses to attend JNF’s Col- outside of Tel Aviv, this new of Be’er Sheva, a city that our lege Summit, making this the campus will make is possible parent organization, Jewish largest gathering of college Mexico to stop for AMHSI-JNF to bring National Fund, has been students in Jewish National some 5,000 students annu- dedicated to for many years.” Fund’s history. ally to Israel to take part in Since 1972, AMHSI-JNF Jewish National Fund’s a choice of six-, eight-, or 16- has been pioneering the 2018 National Conference will supporting Palestinians week sessions—currently, academic and experiential take place in Phoenix, Ari- By JNS.org and earlier this month sided with sador to Israel Pablo Macedo AMHSI-JNF has roughly study of Israel and Jewish zona, on Oct. 26-29. For more United with Israel Staff Israel in a UNESCO vote. Riba said as he greeted the 1,200 students matriculat- history at the high school information and to register for In mid-September, Prime IDF aid delegation upon their ing annually. The campus level. Students are inspired the 2018 JNF National Con- Mexico has reportedly an- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Israel. is expected to cost between to live outside their books, ference, please visit jnf.org/ nounced that it will change made his first-ever official “Right after the earth- $50-60 million and will bring encounter new ideas and events-landing-pages/2018- its voting strategy at the visit to Mexico. quake, the prime minister new jobs to the community challenge themselves to find national-conference. United Nations (UN) and During his historic visit to ordered this amazing del- other international bodies by Latin America, Prime Min- egation be dispatched, and stopping to vote in favor of the ister Benjamin Netanyahu all of this happened during Palestinians. met with Mexican President Rosh Hashana (Jewish New According to Israel’s Ye- Enrique Pena Nieto in Mexico Year), and we appreciate it HERITAGE dioth Ahronoth daily, Mexican City and signed several agree- very much. With the good of Foreign Minister Luis Figari ments that bolster the ties and your hearts, you conquered contacted Israeli Ambassador cooperation between the two the heart of Mexico and Presents The to Mexico Yoni Pelad and told countries. of the Mexican People,” him of the shift in strategy During the same month, the ambassador said as he for all upcoming voting pro- Israel provided humanitarian teared up. SPECIAL cedures related to the Israeli- aid to the country following a The delegation, which Palestinian conflict. powerful earthquake there. consisted of nearly 70 para- The report said that Mexico Mexico will not forget the medics, rescue workers, and CHANUKAH ISSUE will change from voting in aid it received from Israel fol- engineers, was sent out on the favor of the Palestinians to lowing the earthquake that eve of Rosh Hashana to assist abstaining or voting for Is- left over 300 people dead in the relief efforts in Mexico rael’s interests. and thousand injured and amid the destruction caused The report comes as Mexico displaced, Mexican Ambas- by a 7.1 quake. Jersey town sued over laws deterring Orthodox Jews (JNS.org)—A complaint The lawsuit centers on observant Jews from using filed by New Jersey’s Attorney two laws, introduced in the the poles to create an eruv General Christopher Porrino town last summer, that were that would enable them to this week alleges that the New purportedly created to deter carry items and push stroll- Jersey township of Mahwah religious Jews from moving ers on Shabbat. has introduced laws that to Mahwah from New York. “The complaint also chal- openly discriminate against The first ordinance, which lenges actions the township Orthodox Jews, aimed at became law in July, bans has taken to have an existing deterring them from moving out-of-state residents from eruv removed,” reads Por- into the area. utilizing the town’s public rino’s complaint. A nine-count complaint parks and recreational fa- The complaint, filed in filed on Tuesday accuses the cilities. Bergen County Superior town’s public officials of us- The second ordinance, Court, seeks to block the ing methods implemented by which did not become law, two edicts and the return of “white flight” suburbanites in extended a prohibition on more than $3.4 million that the 1950s “to keep African- placing signs on utility polls the town received in Green Publication Date Americans from moving into to include any “device,” in an Acres Grants from the state their neighborhoods.” attempt to ban religiously of New Jersey. December 8, 2017 Statement on passing the Deadline: November 29, 2017 Taylor Force Act A Chanukah Greeting is a Good Way Washington, D.C.—The essary to cut off American Representatives. This bill, to Thank Your Jewish Customers RJC released the following taxpayer money from going spearheaded by Republicans statement from Executive to the Palestinian Authority in the House and Senate, is for Their Patronage or to Director Matt Brooks: while the PA continues to in line with our party’s rock Today, the House Commit- encourage and incentivize solid commitment to our Sell Your Holiday Merchandise tee on Foreign Affairs took the murder and injury of great ally, Israel. a big step to enhance the Israelis and Americans. The The RJC is very proud to security of Americans and passage of the Taylor Force have been the first and stron- For More Information Israelis. Sponsored by Rep- Act by the House Foreign gest supporter of the Taylor resentatives Doug Lamborn Affairs Committee now Force Act, and we promise to Call 407-834-8787 and Lee Zeldin, the Taylor paves the way for passage of continue our dogged work to Force Act takes the steps nec- the bill by the full House of pass the bill. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Hopes betrayed: the Russian Revolution and the Jews
By Ben Cohen organizing principle of “democratic central- theater and literature, but it is equally true that state was rendered almost inevitable by such JNS.org ism” left little room for any dissent, as Lenin’s he opposed any form of Jewish political self- factors as crushing material want, cultural literary eviscerations of his opponents attest. determination, denouncing with equal fervor backwardness and the inherited burdens of Another week, another centennial. Follow- Had it all remained polemical, history would the separatism of the Zionist movement, which the Russian past.” ing the Balfour Declaration’s milestone, it’s have been different. In its Russian setting, included Marxist factions like Poale Zion, and Trotsky’s biographer, Isaac Deutscher, also now time to look back on the 1917 Bolshevik though, Bolshevik rule meant famine, death that of the anti-Zionist, Jewish socialist Bund. noted how the incorporation of large num- Revolution in Russia, where a communist and an ever-intrusive police state. To begin Thus Jewish hopes were betrayed. bers of ordinary Russians into the Bolshevik insurrection in St. Petersburg, then known with, Russia was hardly a natural candidate for As the revolution consolidated, the Jewish Party—a good portion of them completely as Petrograd, gave birth to a state that caused a Marxist revolution, given its lack of industry, section of the Bolshevik Party, known as the baffled by the finer points of Marxist theory, untold misery to millions for almost the re- and its large mass of semi-literate peasants “Yevsektsiya,” enthusiastically purged Jew- and often bearing crude social prejudices like mainder of the 20th century. steeped in pre-modern superstitions—par- ish dissenters, clamped down on the Jewish anti-Semitism—left the Bolshevik Old Guard Led by Vladimir Lenin, the Bolsheviks—the ticularly about Jews. religion and banned the teaching of Hebrew more and more isolated. But none of this ennui “majority” faction of the Russian commu- And Jews were a big presence in the Bolshe- at a time when there were 300,000 registered gave pause to the party’s rapacious brutality, nists—were a tight-knit, fiercely revolution- vik Party; about one-third of its leadership, in Zionists among Russia’s Jews. In tandem, the on full display when a rebellion of workers ary group. Its core members had shared the fact. But these leaders did not act for Jewish party itself was undergoing dramatic change, and sailors in the naval fortress of Kronstadt experience of exile in grand cities like London, communal interests, nor did they consider expanding its membership to the point where was unceremoniously crushed. The centenary Zurich, New York and Paris, as well as the themselves particularly Jewish. It is true that some of the Jewish Bolsheviks began feel- of that atrocity falls in March 1921. brutalities and loneliness of imprisonment or Lenin’s nationalities policy enabled Jewish ing rather like the Jewish Christians in the Throughout these early revolutionary years, deportation by the Tsarist authorities. Their equality and a flowering of Yiddish newspapers, time of St. Paul—uncertain about where the anti-Semitism remained a social force in the revolution they had played such a decisive Soviet Union, and therefore ripe for use as a role in launching would take them. As the political instrument should the need arise. late historian Robert Wistrich observed in Few would doubt Lenin’s sincerity in taking Trump’s Mideast peace plan his fine study of Leon Trotsky, the Red Army’s the view that it is—as one of his British fol- Jewish commander viewed the growth of the lowers memorably put it—“the nature of the revolution’s bureaucracy as “the revenge of capitalist trap that lies behind the stinking takes shape—and it’s not good Russian backwardness on a revolution that bait of anti-Jew propaganda.” But this Leninist had been isolated from the more advanced critique of the pogromists’ delusion did not By Stephen M. Flatow creating a Palestinian state is the key to capitalist countries in Europe.” Continued JNS.org achieving peace. Wistrich, “The bureaucratization of the Soviet Cohen on page 15A Here’s what that means. Israel would be Senior Trump administration officials forced back to approximately the pre-1967 reportedly are crafting a plan for Middle East lines—so that the middle of the country would peace. Based on the details that are available be just nine miles wide. Planes landing and The unasked question about so far, friends of Israel have good reason for taking off from Ben Gurion Airport would be concern. within striking distance of any terrorist with According to a front-page New York Times a shoulder-launched missile, standing inside anti-Semitism in America report on Nov. 12, the administration is prepar- the borders of “Palestine.” ing what it considers to be an “ultimate deal” A sovereign Palestinian state would be able By Steve Feldman, Lee Bender and closed the Al-Aqsa mosque. Oh Allah, show us between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. There to important whatever weapons it wants. It Kevin Ross the black day that You inflict upon them, and appear to be two phases to the plan. could also invite in foreign “volunteers”—that JNS.org the wonders of Your ability. Oh Allah, count Phase one will consist of “confidence- is, Iranian troops—and there would be nothing them one by one and annihilate them down to building provisions” by each side. The problem Israel could do about it. We were heartened to learn that a Philadel- the very last one. Do not spare any of them.” is that Israel will be expected to make new In addition, a Palestinian state would mean phia synagogue is offering an adult education • That same day at the Islamic Center concessions, while the Palestinians will be that the central part of the historic Jewish course about anti-Semitism, a timeless scourge of Riverside, Calif., according to MEMRI, asked to do things that they already committed homeland will be torn away from the Jewish that every generation must combat. But why is Sheikh Mahmoud Harmoush prayed, “Oh Al- to do in the Oslo Accords 24 years ago. people. Sometimes we lose sight of the fact that the course seemingly prompted, as its website lah, liberate the Al-Aqsa mosque and all the In other words, Israel will be forced to pay cities such as Shiloh, Shechem (Nablus) and suggests, solely by Christian sources of Jew- Muslim lands from the unjust tyrants and the yet again for the same rug that it bought more Hebron are the ones mentioned in the Torah, hatred and August’s despicable anti-Jewish occupiers. Oh Allah, destroy them, they are no than two decades ago. not Tel Aviv or Haifa. Of course, creating a events in Charlottesville—rather than July’s match for You. Oh Allah, disperse them, and According to the Times, the “confidence- Palestinian state there would mean the mass equally despicable calls in two California rend them asunder. Turn them into booty in building” measures Israel will be pressed to expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Jews mosques for Jews to be slaughtered, or even the hands of the Muslims.” take will include halting Jewish construction from their homes in those regions. the continuous despicable Jew-hatred from • In February, Nation of Islam leader Louis in most of Judea and Samaria, publicly com- What would Israel get in exchange? A piece Nation of Islam leaders? Farrakhan said in Detroit, “I want to disabuse mitting to creation of a Palestinian state, and of paper with essentially the same worthless Are Jew-hatred and threats from some Mus- the Jews today of the false claim that you are handing over additional parts of the territories promises that the Palestinian leadership made lims in America less vile, less threatening and the chosen of God and that Israel or Palestine to the Palestinian Authority. All three of those when the Oslo agreement was signed. less problematic than the same actions from belongs to you. I want to disabuse you of that. actions go way beyond what the Oslo Accords No wonder the PA’s envoy to Washington, white supremacists? I want to make it so clear. And I’m going to obligate Israel to do. Husam Zomlot, was quoted in the Times as To some in the Jewish community: yes, tell you about your future. You that think And what “confidence-building” gestures heaping praise on the Trump initiative. If the apparently. you have power to frighten and dominate the will the PA be asked to undertake? “Resuming Israel-haters of the PA love the plan, you can In a brief description of the course on the peoples of the world: I’m here to announce the full security cooperation with Israel”—which bet that spells trouble for Israel. Society Hill Synagogue’s website, these are end of your time.” the Oslo Accords already required it to do; The fact is that American “peace plans” have among the questions posed: “What is the role of • Asked sarcastically at an event in New “holding off seeking further international never led to peace between Israel and the Arabs, Christianity and the Church in anti-Semitism? Orleans in May why Farrakhan attacks Jews, recognition”—which the Oslo Accords also and never will. What’s needed to make peace is How has anti-Semitism morphed over the the Nation of Islam’s Ava Muhammad replied, required it to do; and “ending payments” to for the Arab world to stop making war. When centuries? In the shadow of Charlottesville we “The only time the Jews have ever been pres- families of Palestinian terrorists—which is the leaders of Egypt and Jordan decided, for must ask, to what extent does anti-Semitism ent among us is to open their outposts, their likewise an Oslo obligation, since the accords their own reasons—not because of any U.S. threaten the Jewish people in this country? retail stores to sell us damaged, cheap goods, prohibit the PA from doing anything to encour- plan—that it would be in their interest to Is it confined to isolated, albeit frightening marked up against the price...we will be free age or incite terrorism. Giving out financial stop waging war against Israel, peace treaties and horrific, incidents? Is it a larger threat?” of this bloodsucking parasite so they will no rewards for terrorism obviously encourages soon followed. While acts of anti-Semitism have been and longer be able to sell us alcohol, drugs, depraved terrorism. The Palestinian Arabs, however, are still continue to be perpetrated by some Christians, sex and every other type of low-life thing that That’s just phase one of Trump’s “ultimate addicted to the strategy of signing peace ac- there seems to be a tendency by many Jews is keeping us from a hereafter.” plan.” Phase two is even worse. The Trump plan, cords (Oslo, Gaza-Jericho, Oslo II, Wye River) to brush aside, downplay or even ignore Jew- We don’t assume that these sentiments according to the Times, will “be built around while continuing to wage war. The Trump hatred from some Muslims motivated by ag- are representative of all or the majority of the so-called two state solution that has been administration should focus on getting the gressive mosques or interpretations of Islam. American Muslims. To the contrary, despite the the core of peacemaking efforts for years.” PA to honor the agreements it has already The white supremacist rally in Charlot- prevalence of such views in Muslim-majority Just when friends of Israel were feeling signed. That would advance peace a lot further tesville received tremendous media coverage, nations, we would hope that, as is the case hopeful about the Trump administration’s than circulating yet another pie-in-the-sky with video footage of torch-bearing neo-Nazis with the vast majority of other Americans, refusal to publicly endorse Palestinian peace plan. chanting “Jews will not replace us” and re- anti-Semitism would be confined to a minority. statehood, it appears that our hopes were Stephen M. Flatow, a vice president of the ports of armed goons menacing synagogue But it is curious that one of the most influential misplaced. Religious Zionists of America, is an attorney congregants. It was an example of the worst pollsters in the country was reluctant to find To judge by the Times article, the current in New Jersey. He is the father of Alisa Flatow, that America has to offer. But nobody who out the answer to that question. administration is laboring under the same who was murdered in an Iranian-sponsored monitors Jew-hatred in America suspected The Pew Research Center had an opportu- delusion as its predecessor—the idea that Palestinian terrorist attack in 1995. that Klansmen and their ilk had moderated nity to shed some light on those legitimate or disappeared. concerns. Pew conducted a survey of Ameri- THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. Equally virulent Jew-hatred from some seg- can Muslims this year. It asked them many ments of Islam is under-reported and seldom questions, but according to a copy of the ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ condemned. Could it be that pre-emptive ac- questionnaire on its website, Pew did not ask ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 46 Press Awards Editor/Publisher cusations of “Islamophobia” have put a chill about their attitudes toward Jews or Israel— Jeffrey Gaeser on addressing Jew-hatred from that group? Or despite the fact that the topic is a potential
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Kim Fischer • Marci Gaeser don’t say if it is in Palestine or another place,” ous to focus on only one element. American POSTMASTER: Send address changes and other said Sheikh Ammar Shahin from the pulpit of Jewry must become aware of the gamut of correspondence to: HERITAGE, P.O. Box 300742, Contributing Columnists the Islamic Center of Davis, Calif., in July, ac- Jew-hatred that sadly exists and be prepared Fern Park, FL 32730. Jim Shipley • Ira Sharkansky David Bornstein • Ed Ziegler cording to a video obtained by the Middle East to fight it regardless of the source. MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Media and Research Institute. A translation Steve Feldman is executive director of the P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department from MEMRI states that Shahin prayed, “Oh Zionist Organization of America’s Greater Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky Allah, liberate the Al-Aqsa mosque from the Philadelphia chapter. Lee Bender and Kevin Joyce Gore email: [email protected] filth of the Jews. Oh Allah, destroy those who Ross are its co-presidents. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PAGE 5A Federations rally around pluralism—but wish they didn’t have to By Andrew for the network of Jewish almost no imperiled Jewish to Israel for young people); both were, if not slipping away, people; and, as he put it, meet- Silow-Carroll philanthropies and advocacy communities left to rescue. Masa (long-term experiences then under siege. ing the “unfulfilled promise of groups represented by the And Israel has been no help: As in Israel for the same cohort); JFNA CEO Jerry Silver- Israel being the home for all LOS ANGELES (JTA)— Jewish Federations of North it has grown more prosperous, Moishe House (group living man was blunt in describing Jews—regardless of religious Leaders of North America’s America, whose annual Gen- and more politically divisive for, you guessed it, young the challenges in his address affiliation.” Jewish federation movement eral Assembly was to conclude among American Jews, the people); and PJ Library (free Sunday. It was this last point—dis- kicked off their annual con- Tuesday afternoon. urgency of uniting around Jewish books for families with “You see, it is not that cussed under the rubric of ference here Sunday with a As Mark Wilf, chair of the her, outside of wartime, has young children). there is no longer the desire “pluralism in Israel”—that tribute to the 1987 march JFNA’s National Holocaust waned. A system built on fear, But even as they touted and need for community,” he seemed to dominate this on Washington that brought Survivor Initiative, said in rescue and crisis needs a new these successes, and a string of said to the 3,000 delegates G.A., or at least the public out hundreds of thousands introducing the 30th anni- organizing principle. relatively healthy fundraising gathered at the JW Marriott discussions. It proved an in- of people in support of Soviet versary tribute, it represented Throughout this year’s years, a note of anxiety crept Hotel in downtown Los An- spiring rallying cry and sure Jews. “what we can accomplish G.A., there were reminders of into the proceedings. There geles. “It is how people define applause line The film and testimonials when we unite.” what the network of 148 local were small-group “breakout” community—or how people But it is also an issue that by refuseniks were moving, But its very success posed a federations can do when they sessions on differentiating the choose to engage—that has the federation movement but felt a little like those peren- dilemma to the Jewish fund- act in concert. The movement umbrella philanthropies like changed.” wishes would go away. nial tributes by the New York raising class: In the three de- raised and delivered $15 mil- federation in a crowded Jewish Silverman described a In a nutshell, America’s Mets to their 1986 champion- cades since, organized Jewry lion for victims of Hurricane charitable marketplace and number of areas around which non-Orthodox Jewish major- ship team: a reminder not only has looked, often in vain, for Harvey in Houston in days. turning elusive millennials a diverse community could ity wants Israel to be a more of what was, but what’s gone. a similarly galvanizing cause Speaker after speaker noted into philanthropists. And the rally: lowering the enormous welcoming place for Reform, The rescue of Soviet Jews around which to rally. With the movement’s support for speakers’ repeated emphasis cost of Jewish day school Conservative and other non- and their resettlement here the resettlement of the Soviet such high-profile efforts as on “unity” and the “power of education; helping the less and in Israel was a high point and Ethiopian Jews, there are Birthright Israel (free trips the collective” suggested that fortunate; engaging young Pluralism on page 15A The Nuclear Deal has spurred Iranian aggression By David Gerstman curity Council Resolution was only about Iran’s nuclear the Obama administration’s restrictions that had earlier Last week, Iranian-backed 1747, passed in 2007, Iran program is a dodge. That the behavior during negotiations been imposed on Tehran, by Houthi rebels in Yemen fired Defenders of the Joint was categorically prohibited deal would embolden Iran was encouraging Iranian ag- giving Iran billions, and by a ballistic missile towards the Comprehensive Plan of Ac- from importing or exporting was predictable and, indeed, gression: turning a blind eye toward King Khalid International tion, as the Iran nuclear arms. However, in UN Secu- was predicted by numerous While the nuclear nego- Iranian aggression. Airport in Riyadh, marking deal is known, have argued rity Council Resolution 2231, experts in 2015. tiations have continued, Mr. Iran’s increasing boldness an escalation of the Houthis that Iran’s aggression was which endorsed the JCPOA, For example, former State Obama has refused to support in recent weeks cannot be against Saudi Arabia, leading intentionally not addressed Iran was allowed to export Department official Aaron military action against the separated from the JCPOA no to the creation of a coalition to by the deal. weapons with prior approval David Miller wrote in a com- Assad regime in Syria, in ac- matter how much its support- fight Houthis and restore the For example this week, from the Security Council. mentary for CNN in April cord with his letter’s reported ers wish to. internationally recognized Federica Moghereni, the high Before the nuclear deal, 2015: promise, and his administra- On Oct. 15, Iraqi troops government of Yemen. representative of the EU for Iran was categorically prohib- Sanctions relief will make tion has tacitly blessed an on- backed by Iranian-backed Also last week, Prime Min- Foreign Affairs and Security ited from developing ballistic the mullahs more secure going, Iranian-led offensive in Shiite militias attacked and ister Saad Hariri of Lebanon Policy said, “The Iran deal missiles. However, resolution and give them the resources Iraq’s Sunni heartland. It took captured the city of Kirkuk fled to Saudi Arabia and has been designed to address 2231 weakened the language to buck up, not tamp down, no action to stop the ouster by in the Kurdish autonomous announced his resignation, one thing only: the Iranian and ended all restrictions on their regional aspirations... an Iranian-backed militia of a area. The city had been in blasting Iran for controlling nuclear issue.” Iran’s ballistic missile devel- A nuclear deal will avert a pro-U.S. Yemeni regime. Nor Kurdish hands since the Kurd- Lebanon through its proxy, One problem with this opment after eight years. crisis over the nuclear issue has it reacted to Iran’s deploy- ish Peshmerga had chased the terrorist group Hezbollah, argument is that it isn’t true. Contrary to Moghereni’s for now. But unless it really ment of thousands of Shiite ISIS out in 2014. (Regular and suggested that his life was The agreement addressed a assertion, the JCPOA did does change Iran’s behavior, fighters to southern Syria, Iraqi troops fled instead of in danger. Hariri’s father had number of other issues be- indeed address Iran’s other we’ve only bought ourselves near the Israeli-occupied fighting). The capture of been assassinated in 2005, tween Tehran and the rest of challenges, unfortunately it a bigger one down the road. Golan Heights. Kirkuk was a blow to Kurdish and an international tribunal the world, and when it did, it did it by loosening restrictions In a similar vein the editors The nuclear deal has en- hopes for independence and has indicted five members of went easy on Iran. on Iran. of The Washington Post noted couraged even more Iranian further strengthened Iran’s For example, in UN Se- The argument that the deal in March of that year that aggression: by weakening control over Iraq. Aggression on page 15A Who’s shutting down the debate on Israel? By Jonathan S. Tobin consisted of slanders of the higher learning is one of anti-Semitic blood libels, of the campaign to deny the face up to the way the rising JNS.org IDF for its efforts to halt intense hostility to pro-Israel while denying a platform to a right of the Jewish people to tide of anti-Semitism sweep- Palestinian terror. advocates. Part of it may be representative of the demo- their homeland is not some- ing across the globe has spread One of the complaints Yet rather than dismissing ascribed to intolerance for all cratically elected government thing decent people should to our shores. That is a grim about the organized Jew- this complaint, the Princeton who are opposed by any group of Israel, is a product of this agree to disagree about. Yet reality about which we dare ish community is that it is Hillel branch cancelled Hoto- that can pose as a downtrod- kind of upside-down thinking. that is what many on the left not be silent. silencing criticism of Israel. vely’s appearance. Princeton’s den minority. The notion of As in the case in Israel’s are demanding as defenders of Jonathan S. Tobin is opin- Left-wingers paint a dismal Hillel director, Rabbi Julie intersectionality—in which lively democracy, where set- Israel are treated like pariahs ion editor of JNS.org and picture of a Jewish community Roth, who eight years ago shut various causes like Black Lives tlements and other topics are and groups like JVP are laud- a contributing writer for in denial about Israel’s sins down plans to host a critic Matter are seen as connected hotly debated, there needs to ed. Instead of crying crocodile National Review. Follow and determined to squelch of radical Islam, defended with Palestinian opposition be room for a discussion of tears about Israel-haters being him on Twitter at: @jona- debate about the peace pro- the move by disingenuously to Israel’s existence—has al- the issues. But the legitimacy silenced, it’s time for Jews to thans_tobin. cess or controversial issues claiming that although the lowed leftist demagogues to like settlements. event had been planned some label any conservative a racist So it probably came as time ago and was part of a tour or a white supremacist. Under quite a shock to many of U.S. campuses, Hotovely’s this banner, groups like Stu- American Jews to read speech had not been properly dents for Justice in Palestine, what happened at Princeton approved. which is funded by pro-Hamas University this past week To its credit, the campus sources and which promotes when the Center for Jewish Chabad House stepped in the BDS movement against Life—as the campus Hillel is and hosted Hotovely instead. Israel, are welcomed and even called—cancelled a speech But Roth didn’t count on liberals, like legal expert Alan by Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s the storm of criticism that Dershowitz, are attacked with deputy foreign minister. followed. Eric Fingerhut, the anti-Semitic invective, simply The Alliance for Jewish president of Hillel Interna- for supporting Israel. In this Progressives—a campus left- tional, personally apologized way, American campuses wing group—objected to to Hotovely for the slight and have become beachheads for the presence of Hotovely, an then wrote an op-ed admitting the kind of Jew-hatred that outspoken member of the the group’s error published in has become commonplace Likud party and a key figure The Jerusalem Post. Roth was in Europe. in Prime Minister Benjamin listed as a co-author, though In this climate in which Netanyahu’s government. it’s doubtful that she did so any expression of support for They ginned up an indict- willingly. Israel is slammed as racist, ment of her as some sort of Let’s hope other Hillel Jewish students are finding extremist because she had chapters heed Fingerhut’s it increasingly difficult to dared to call out the Palestin- charge and never repeat this openly express their identity. ian Authority for its attempt fiasco. But there’s more to this They look to places like Hillel to erase Jewish history and than an Ivy League kerfuffle. houses as safe havens from ties to Jerusalem. They claim The lesson here is that the verbal and sometimes even anyone who supports the Jew- conventional wisdom about physical attacks. The no- ish presence across the Green the plight of critics of Zionism tion that Jewish institutions Line or in parts of Jerusalem is a myth. On campuses, it is should be providing platforms is, by definition, a racist. They those who speak up for the for those like the Jewish Voice were also upset that the Hillel Jewish state who are often the for Peace (JVP) group, which chapter had refused to sponsor ones being shut up. not only supports efforts to appearances by anti-Zionists The atmosphere at many, eradicate the Jewish state or those whose presentation if not most institutions of but also is now promoting PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 What’s A COMPREHENSIVE Iran turned down Israeli aid COMMUNITY LIGHT Happening CALENDAR SHABBAT CANDLES AT For inclusion in the What’s Happening Calendar, copy must be sent on sepa- offer after earthquake rate sheet and clearly marked for Calendar. Submit copy via: e-mail (news@ NOV. 24 orlandoheritage.com); mail (P.O. 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Left to right, Rachel Heimovics Braun, script editor; Sara Stern, script editor, Roz Fuch, A family reunion: Front L-R: Julian Meitin, Debra Wittenstein, Neil Wittenstein, exhibit chair; Marcia Jo Zerivitz, exhibit curator; Lisa Schwartz, IT collections database Bernie Kahn, Mardi Shader, David Wittenstein, Pam Wittenstein, Nancy Wittenstein, and photo editor. and Ron Shader.
On Nov. 12, more than up, but it is just so wonderful 400 people crowded into the to see what our community second floor of the Orange started from and how much Country Regional History has been accomplished,” Center for the long awaited said Barbara Chasnov. “The opening of the exhibition individuals highlighted in the Kehillah: A History of Jewish Blossoms theme have done Life in Greater Orlando. This so many amazing things, exhibit covers 150 years of many that I never even knew local Jewish history, and not about.” only shows how the Jewish The entire exhibit has community organized but been published in a catalog, also the many diverse ways available for sale in the His- Jews have contributed to tory Center gift shop, along the growth and enrichment with other Kehillah specialty of Central Florida for all of items. The income from its citizens. the sale of the catalog and The spirit of community merchandise will benefit the was alive and well as people Jewish Federation of Greater viewed the 500+ images and Orlando. The History Center, artifacts. Smiles, laughter located at 65 E. Central and even some tears were Blvd., is open Monday thru shed as guests moved from Saturday 10-5 and Sunday theme to theme trying to 12-5. The Kehillah exhibit Kehillah Branch chairs: L-R Neil Webman, Stan Roberts, Susan and Jerry Roth found themselves on the display take it all in. will be on display until Feb. Laurence Morrell. of philanthropists. “I can’t believe I got choked 20, 2018.
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A group of those attending the India/Israel event. Second from left is Dr. Daniel Layish; fifth from left is Dr. Amish Parikh; seventh from left is Consul General Nagesh Singh; and sixth from right is Jeff Colman.
Singh and Deputy Director “We refrained because of India is the largest buyer of children. They named their of Policy and Government our desire not to offend the Israeli military equipment, youngest son Gabriel (Gabby) Affairs for AIPAC Jeff Colman. sentiments of our friends in and Israel is the second larg- in memory of the rabbi. Consul General Nagesh Singh, Jeff Colman and Dr. Terri To keep the evening running the Arab countries.” est defense supplier to India Moshe and his nanny Susan Fine. smoothly, Dr. Terri Fine mod- India is home to 14 percent (after Russia). moved to Israel. During his erated the discussion. of the world’s Muslim popu- Another problem Israel visit, Modi met and embraced By Christine DeSouza resolved for both countries. After an Indian meal, the lation—about 172 million is helping India solve is the now 11-year-old Moshe. But the relationship goes group of about 60 people Muslims. It is the world’s third water management. Israel Netanyahu then invited the When India’s Prime Min- deeper than historical simi- listened intently about India. largest Muslim population. introduced the water-drip ir- young boy to go with him ister Narendra Modi visited larities. It was noted that the ratio Amazingly, India has no anti- rigation system to India and when he visits Mumbai. Israel last July and waded in “Being Indian isn’t a nation- was unbalanced with more Semitism and no problem now has 18-20 different ag- Young Moshe, whose family the ocean with Prime Minister ality, it is a way of life,” said Indians than Jews at the with “homegrown terrorism. ricultural centers, according was murdered in India, only Benjamin Netanyahu, that Dr. Parikh’s wife, Beena. The meeting. Brahmbhatt easily India is also a very inclusive to Singh. Water usage went had kind words to say to Modi. historic meeting not only Indian people are hard working rationalized it. “There are society. down about 50 percent and “Dear Mr. Modi, I love you,” paved the way for a stronger and devoted to family. They are 1.3 billion Indians and only Because of the lack of productivity went up. he stated, “and your people in relationship between the a peaceful people. True for Jew- 8 million Israelis!” anti-Semitism, India is the “Water management and India.” He later expressed that countries, it spurred local ish people as well. Being Jewish, Still, the listeners learned No.1 place where IDF soldiers conservation is something he would like to be the rabbi of doctors, Jewish and Indian, to or Israeli, isn’t a nationality. It common interests of both go to take their six-months India needs because of their a Chabad House in India one have an informative, network- is a way of life, and whenever countries. vacation. huge population and Israel day. Watch the YouTube video ing event together. possible, they choose peace. Today, the two countries However, until recently, has the best expertise in the here https://www.youtube. Drs. Amish Parikh and So Layish and Parikh have a thriving economic, India was not voting in the UN world,” stated Moldau. com/watch?v=Ge9l-Ue4CIA. Daniel Layish, friends who worked to bring together the military and strategic rela- like a friend of Israel. That is Colman sees all that is Konikov expressed the are members of the Cen- two groups, with the organi- tionship. changing, according to Singh. happening between the two general consensus of everyone tral Florida Association of zational talents of Dr. Jamin “This was eye-opening!” “One thing that struck me countries as a double blessing. who attended the meeting, Physicians from the Indian Brahmbhatt, who served as said Rabbi Michoel Rennert. was that India was aligned He sees no challenges, only that Modi’s trip to Israel has Subcontinent and the Jewish lead co-ordinator of the event. “It took them (India) a long with the USSR during the more cooperation. taken things in a positive Federation of Greater Orlando “I wanted to see people time to get comfortable and ’70s and ’80s whereas Israel On a poignant note, the direction. Maimonides Medical Society come together who usually stand up for Israel, but they’re was on our side during the group discussed the terrorist “We still have differences, respectively, agreed that now don’t, but have a common getting there. The consul was Cold War,” said David Moldau attack on the Chabad House but we are looking past these was the time to bring commu- mission to do good,” said excited and unreserved about who attended the meeting in Mumbai in November 2008. to see commonalities. [The nity awareness to the growing Brahmbhatt. Israel. These two democra- with his wife, Harriet. “With Terrorists brutally massacred two countries] have a higher relationship between Israel Dr. Archana Shah had the cies are fighting for similar the downfall of the USSR, the Rabbi Gabriel Holtzberg, his purpose—both countries are and India, and build bridges same feelings. “Modi’s visit values—to have that standard old alliances disintegrated 5-months pregnant wife, working for common goals.” for a sustainable relationship made a big impact, and we to have a free society.” and now the two countries Rivka, and two young sons. Parikh was pleased with the between the two countries. physicians work closely with It did take India a long time are exchanging ideas and are Their two-year-old son Moshe meeting. “It was more than And why not? Both coun- the Jewish physicians. Thus to start supporting Israel, and trading partners.” survived the attack after fulfilling and accomplished tries gained their indepen- networking brings us closer the issue was addressed at “India moved closer to Is- being rescued by his Indian what I hoped for. This will dence from British rule a mere together.” the meeting. In 1947, India rael when Israel clandestinely nanny, Sandra Samuel. lead to a relationship that will year apart—India in 1947 Shah also said that there voted against the partitioning sold weapons to India back in Rabbi Yosef Konikov of extend beyond my time,” he and Israel in 1948. Both are is already discussion of plan- of Palestine and also voted the ‘50s,” said Rennert. South Orlando Chabad spoke said. “The feedback has been democracies in a sea of Arab- ning tours to each other’s against Israel’s admission to The weapons deals are no about this at the meeting. He excellent and we hope to have ruled countries, and were countries. the United Nations in 1949. longer done in secret. Today, and his wife Chani have six follow-up events.” partitioned into two-states— Guest speakers included India officially recognized India with Pakistan; Israel two experts in relationship the State of Israel in 1950. with the Palestinians—and building—Consul General At that time, Prime Minister these issues are still not fully of India in Atlanta Nagesh Jawaharlal Nehru explained, Federation: ‘Empower the Jew in You’ Fifty Central Florida teens Jennifer Cohen, JFGO’s di- than 40 percent of those who in grades 8 to 12 gathered Oct. rector of outreach and engage- attended expressed an interest 30 for “Empower the Jew in ment, said it was “inspiring to in serving in a leadership role You,” a Community-wide Teen see all of the clergy and Jewish a future JTEN program. Education Evening organized professionals attending the “It was amazing to be in by the Jewish Federation of program and ready to provide solidarity,” one teen said of Greater Orlando (JFGO). Con- help and support.” the Oct. 30 event. “It was very gregation of Reform Judaism Attending and participat- helpful in understanding what hosted the event. ing in some aspect of the pro- it means to be a Jewish teen, This peer-lead educational gram included, Rabbi Hillel and how to speak up,” said program by JFGO’s Jewish Skolnik (Southwest Orlando another. Teen Education Network Jewish Congregation), Rabbi Cohen said the Federation (JTEN) was designed to pro- Joshua Neely (Temple Israel), looks forward to using the vide insight and resources Cantor Kim Singer (Temple survey results “to provide for local teens to identify and Shir Shalom), Amy Geboff deeper and more meaningful stand up to anti-Semitism. (Congregation Ohev Shalom), experiences for all local Jew- JTEN educators moderated Cantor Nina Fine (Congrega- ish teens.” the discussions with cur- tion Beth Am), Jayme Epstien This was the fifth Com- riculum created by the Fed- (BBYO North Florida Region), munity-wide Teen Educa- eration’s Jewish Community Dr. Sheryl Sacharoff (Congre- tion event organized by the Relations Council. The pro- gation of Reform Judaism), Federation. gram included clergy and Lauren Oback (Congregation JTEN provides opportuni- Jewish professionals from of Reform Judaism), Rabbi ties for Central Florida teens Congregation Beth Am, Con- Steven Engel (Congregation to come together for shared gregation of Reform Judaism, of Reform Judaism), Cantor learning and educational BBYO North Florida Region, Jacqueline Rawiszer (Con- experiences, regardless of Chabad of Greater Orlando, gregation of Reform Juda- synagogue affiliation. JTEN Congregation Ohev Shalom, ism), Rabbi Ed and Bracha offers grants to synagogues Temple Israel and Temple Shir Leibowitz (Chabad of Greater for Jewish educational op- Shalom. Orlando) and Daniel Nabatian portunities, resources and Students show support for installation of Bruce With anti-Semitism on the (Jewish Student Union/JOIN networking opportunities for rise in schools, teens came Orlando). Jewish educators, and grants Gould at JNF away from the discussion At the conclusion of the for organized teen Israel trips Central Florida Hillel brought the largest student delegation in the country with with a better understanding of evening, teens completed a made possible by the Ronald over 28 students to come and celebrate the installation of Orlando’s own Bruce Gould the assistance and resources survey gauging their interest Colman Israel Scholarship as the new president-elect of JNF. 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By Christine DeSouza Sudoku (see page 14 for solution) More than 160 men from around Central Florida came together on Nov. 2 for an evening of camaraderie with all that “men stuff,” you know—steak, drinks, and a great comedian. The event, co-sponsored by the Men’s Clubs and Brotherhoods of Congregation Ohev Shalom, Temple Israel, Congregation Beth Am, Congregation of Re- form Judaism and Southwest Orlando Jewish Congrega- tion, in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, was profitable, net- ting about $12,000 for local Jewish youth educational programs. The Men’s Night Out com- mittee all agreed that this is worth doing every year and even have a (tentative) date—Nov. 8, 2018, mark it on the calendar! “I had men asking if we could have this event two or three times a year,” said Avi Abramowitz, Arnold Bierman and Alan Ginsburg enjoy the fun at Men’s Night Out. planning committee member Bart Neuman. “But they don’t Heritage Florida Jewish News. mittee had was to reach The committee learned a know we started last February “It should be an annual event. “unaffiliated” Jewish men lot about pulling together an to get this act together!” The comedian was funny, the in the community, and they event, and are going to send “This was a first-time food was good and I saw so were successful—about 40 out follow-up surveys to all the happening with men in the many people I hadn’t seen men not actively involved attendees for suggestions on Jewish community,” said in years.” in a synagogue attended the how to make the Men’s Night Jeff Gaeser, publisher of the One of the goals the com- event. Out even better next year. PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Stephen Bannon: ‘I’m proud to be a Christian Zionist’ attend the event, including besides Donald Trump— when Bannon was invited but “The president recognizes Jerusalem from Tel Aviv—a Ambassador to Israel David Sheldon Adelson.” did not come. the critical importance that promise Trump repeatedly Friedman, who also spoke, In particular, he said The crowd at the dinner Judea and Samaria never made but has yet to ful- former press secretary Sean Adelson’s advice helped warmly welcomed the Trump become the failed experiment fill—and decertifying the Spicer and Sebastian Gorka, Trump overcome the release advisers, and they touted the that we saw in the Gaza Strip,” agreement on Iran’s nuclear a former adviser to Trump of the “Access Hollywood” president’s record on Israel. Friedman said, using a term program, which Trump did who has ties to the Hungar- tape in which Trump boast- In his address, Friedman for the West Bank favored by last month. ian far right. ed about sexually assaulting harshly criticized the Obama Israel’s right. “And perhaps “He said, ‘Destroy the phys- “I am not a moderate, a woman. administration’s Israel record most importantly, you will ical caliphate of ISIS, desig- I’m a fighter,” Bannon said. “Sheldon Adelson didn’t while praising Trump’s. In never hear the president nate the Muslim Brotherhood “And that’s why I’m proud to cut and run,” Bannon said, particular, he lambasted make the case, as his prede- as a terrorist organization, stand with the State of Israel. regarding the time after the U.N. Security Council cessor did, that there is some decertify or renegotiate the That’s why I’m proud to be a the scandal broke. “Sheldon resolution in December that symmetrical relationship Iran deal and move the em- Christian Zionist. “ Adelson had Donald Trump’s condemned Israeli West Bank between, let’s say, building a bassy to Jerusalem,’” Bannon The ZOA, which takes back. Sheldon Adelson offered settlements. The United house in the Samarian village said of Trump. hawkish positions on Israel, guidance and counsel and States abstained, declining of Halamish and the brutal Later, he called Trump has been outspoken in its wisdom of how to get through to veto the measure. murder of a father, son and “the strongest supporter of support of Trump, as com- it. He was there for Donald “We came into office on the a daughter in Halamish at a Israel since Ronald Reagan,” pared to other large Jewish Trump about how to comport heels of perhaps the greatest Shabbat table.” though Reagan as president Stephen Bannon organizations. Its lineup of oneself and how to dig down betrayal of Israel by a sitting Speaking at a news con- was not unequivocally sup- speakers Sunday included deep, and it was his guidance president in American his- ference before the dinner, portive of Israel. By Ben Sales several Republicans, includ- and his wisdom that helped tory,” Friedman said. “I hope ZOA President Morton Klein Bannon also repeated ing Arkansas Sen. Tom Cot- get us through it.” you agree with me that we criticized the Trump peace some of his trademark NEW YORK (JTA)—Ste- ton, and a couple of centrist Liberal Jewish groups have turned a page since the plan, saying that he feels phrases. He called the media phen Bannon, the former Democrats: legal scholar protested Bannon’s appoint- dark days of last December. negotiations are useless the “opposition party” three chief strategist for President Alan Dershowitz and former ment to the Trump White Gone are the days when the because the Palestinian Au- times while gesturing at the Donald Trump, called him- Sen. Joe Lieberman of Con- House last year because of United Nations bashes Israel thority is not interested in press tables in the back of self a “Christian Zionist” at necticut. Breitbart’s links to the “alt- with impunity.” peace. He compared the P.A. the room. Near the begin- the Zionist Organization of Bannon shepherded the right,” a loose network that Friedman also said Trump to Nazis and slammed it for ning of the speech, he listed America’s annual dinner. final months of Trump’s includes white supremacists. sees eye to eye with Israel’s providing stipends to families a string of exit poll results, He also praised Republican presidential campaign and Bannon has called Breitbart government on opposing of terrorists. state by state, from the 2016 Jewish megadonor Sheldon served as one of his chief “the platform for the alt- the 2015 agreement on Iran’s “The goal is not statehood, presidential election. And Adelson for his help in guid- advisers until August. He right.” But he has disavowed nuclear program, which Is- the goal is Israel’s destruc- he spoke in militant terms ing Trump through a sexual supports what he calls “eco- white supremacists on a few rael views as dangerous for tion,” Klein said. “They’re about his fight against es- assault scandal. nomic nationalist” policies, occasions and said he is not its security. Referencing a nothing but a bunch of Arab tablishment politicians and Bannon, at what may have including limits on im- a white nationalist. terror attack this year in the Nazis who want to murder the “global class.” been his first speech at a Jew- migration and wariness of A group of protesters from West Bank, he said Trump is Jews.” “We’re leading an insur- ish event since becoming as- international agreements. He IfNotNow, a Jewish group more sympathetic to Israeli Bannon in his speech gency movement against the sociated with Trump last year, is the chairman of Breitbart that opposes Israel’s West settlements than previous framed Trump’s Israel record Republican establishment, received a standing ovation News, a hardline right-wing Bank occupation, demon- administrations—though as part of fighting Islamic against the permanent global and loud applause through- publication. strated against Bannon’s he avoided using the word terrorism in the Middle East. class in Washington, D.C.,” out his speech on Sunday in Speaking to the ZOA, Ban- speech outside the dinner, “settlement.” And he said He said two of Trump’s top he said. New York. He was one of many non said Trump’s election which took place at the Trump’s peace plan, which priorities coming into the That line did not receive current and former Trump victory “would not have come Grand Hyatt. The group also is still being formulated, will White House were moving applause from the mostly administration officials to without one other person protested the event last year, prioritize Israeli security. the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jewish crowd. Experts: international community ‘pretending not to see’ Iran’s nuke deal violations By Ariel Ben Solomon Yigal Carmon, president and Former weapons inspector Nuclear Agreement Review said Carmon, a former Middle of uranium has disappeared?” JNS.org founder of the Middle East David Albright, founder and Act,” which gives the president East adviser to Israeli Prime asked Carmon, adding, “Theo- Media Research Institute, told president of the Institute for authority to decide every 90 Ministers Yitzhak Rabin and retically, it could be that the Earlier this year, President JNS.org. Science and International days whether Iran is comply- Yitzhak Shamir. 8.5 tons of enriched uranium Donald Trump said that Iran In mid-October, Trump Security, told JNS.org that ing with the deal. Trump used Albright said that an Ira- were returned to Iran if no- wasviolating the “spirit” of announced his refusal to re- contrary to the Financial that legislation as the basis nian declaration on its ac- body knows where it is.” its nuclear deal with the certify Iran’s compliance with Times report, Amano said in for refusing to recertify the tivities relating to Section T “And where are the inspec- P5+1 powers. Now, it is clear the 2015 nuclear deal. Yukiya a presentation to the Wilson agreement last month. of the nuclear deal “is long tions of the military bases, and that the Islamic Republic is Amano, director general of the Center think tank on Nov. 6 Amano had also insist- overdue…Iran may be vio- how come Iran, which has disregarding the letter of the International Atomic Energy that Iran is not fully imple- ed last week that the Iranians lating Section T.” Verifying a been turned by the JCPOA into accord, but the international Agency, the nuclear watchdog menting the nuclear deal. are complying with the deal, declaration from Iran would an exporter of heavy water, is community is ignoring and of the United Nations, is cam- The IAEA chief made a clear saying that “they are dis- “undoubtedly require visits to not subjected to the protocol denying that reality, experts paigning to counter Trump’s distinction between Iran charging their responsibility military sites where certain of other exporting countries say. objections to the agreement. working to implement the without problem,” Reuters controlled equipment would like Canada?” he said. “It is mind-boggling that On Nov. 7, Amano told the deal and full implementation, reported. be utilized,” he said. According to MEMRI’s re- the violations are occurring Financial Times that nuclear saying he is pushing Tehran “Who is correct, the IAEA Amano, in his interview search, Iran is building more in the open and all the parties inspectors have accessed Ira- to do the latter. head or Trump?” asked MEM- with the Financial Times, advanced centrifuges than to the agreement are pretend- nian military sites and that Albright said it is unclear RI’s Carmon, while noting did acknowledge that “greater what the nuclear agreement ing not to see it, and instead the agency “has had access what Amano means by “full that the IAEA had “been clarity relating to Section T allows for, and the Islamic are dealing with issues that to all the locations that we implementation,” but that turned by President [Barack] will be helpful.” Yet Albright Republic’s “actual heavy water are important, but are not needed to visit.” Yet Iran itself his comments to the Wilson Obama into a political body to said he “did not hear Amano quota exceeds the quantity connected to the Joint Com- has rejected the U.S. demand Center are significant because serve his wish to achieve the say they (inspectors) have permitted” while the Iranians prehensive Plan of Action (the for inspectors to visit its mili- they would “be another rea- nuclear deal no matter what gone to any military sites since are storing some heavy water nuclear deal’s formal name),” tary bases. son not to certify the Iran the cost.” implementation day” of the in Oman. Carmon noted that the nuclear deal. Oman “has become the nuclear deal established “Unfortunately, the struc- warehouse for Iran’s surplus a political body made up ture of the Iran deal ironically heavy water and enriched ura- of all parties to the agree- creates a disincentive for the nium” and is covering up for ment—including Iran, Russia IAEA to ask to go to military Iran’s nuclear deal violations, and China—called the Joint sites, since a denial by Iran Carmon and Savyon wrote. Commission, which can over- would likely bring the deal According to a report by rule the IAEA’s professional down,” he said. Albright’s organization, Iran judgment. Amano “willingly Another problem, he said, has modified its Arak heavy collaborated with all that,” is “the refusal of the IAEA to water reactor in a way that Carmon said. release specific compliance- the nuclear agreement does Carmon pointed to Iran’s related information in its not authorize. refusal to allow inspectors reports.” Deliberate distortions by to oversee Section T of the Carmon and Ayelet Savyon, Iran deal advocates such as agreement—namely, that head of the Iran desk at former Secretary of State Iran is forbidden to develop MEMRI, have called attention John Kerry, the Ploughshares capabilities of detonating to congressional testimony by Fund, EU foreign affairs chief a nuclear explosive device. the Obama administration Federica Mogherini and oth- Amano describes this re- State Department’s coordi- ers “muddy the debate” about fusal to allow inspectors as a nator on Iran, Stephen Mull, the agreement, said Albright. “problem” to be discussed by that a shipment of 8.5 tons of Asked what the next step the Joint Commission, not a enriched uranium sent from should be regarding the violation of the nuclear deal, Iran to Russia has disappeared deal, Carmon responded, Carmon explained. and is not being monitored by “Congress should not only “This shows the degree the IAEA. investigate the compliance to of collaboration between “How can the agreement the deal, but also the cover-up Amano, Iran and Russia,” be working when this amount by the IAEA.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PAGE 11A Rivlin urges ‘unity,’ ‘engagement’ Central Florida Synagogues to North American Jews Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; 851 N. 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Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; that the symbol of unity, the differences and affirm their highly anticipated www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. 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. Palestinian Islamic Jihad Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. terror group vows revenge 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- (JNS.org)—The Gaza- The PIJ threat was issued crime of aggression on the 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. based terror group Palestin- after Israel’s Maj. Gen. Yoav resistance tunnel.” ian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) vowed Mordechai warned the ter- Prime Minister Benjamin Congregation Or Chayim (Rec), Leesburg, 352-326-8745; [email protected]; services Sunday to take revenge on ror group not to retaliate for Netanyahu said at Israel’s 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Providence Independence of Wildwood. Israel following the IDF’s the tunnel’s destruction, weekly cabinet meeting on Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- recent destruction of a cross- stating that PIJ would be Sunday, “There are those 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. border attack tunnel. The “held responsible” for an who still amuse themselves Israeli operation killed 10 attack on Israel and that these days by trying to renew Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for PIJ operatives, including two “any attack by the Islamic attacks against Israel. We will services and holiday schedules. senior commanders. Jihad will be met with a take a very firm stance against Congregation Sinai (C/R), 303A N. S.R. 27, Minneola; 352-243-5353; congregation- The “threats to target the powerful and determined anyone who tries to attack us sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. movement’s leadership is Israeli response, not only or attacks us from any area. I Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- a declaration of war, which against the Jihad, but also mean any source: rogue fac- we will confront,” the ter- against Hamas,” which tions, organizations—anyone. Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv ror group said in statement controls Gaza. In any event, we see Hamas Please call for times. disseminated by its media In response to Mordechai, responsible for any attack Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- affiliate, Palestine Today News the terror group reaffirmed launched or organized from Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Agency. its “right to respond to the the Gaza Strip against us.” Temple Beth El (R), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-677-2484. Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat OBITUARY service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; PEARL KATZ high school she entered the Mrs. Katz is survived by Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Pearl Katz, age 79, of workforce, ultimately work- her nephew, Jason (Phyl- Kissimmee, passed away on ing in the banking industry. lis) Gamson of Clover, S.C. Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Brook- On May 6, 1978, in the Bronx, Burial was at New Montefiore Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. dale Assisted Living Facil- she married Stanley C. Katz, Cemetery in Farmingdale, Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. ity—Dr. Phillips in Orlando. her husband for over 37 years N.Y. A native of New York, Mrs. when he passed away in July Arrangements entrusted to Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; Katz was born on May 14, 2015. Following their retire- Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. 1938, to the late Benjamin ment in 1998, they relocated pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando. Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. and Feida Gamson. Following to Central Florida. 407-599-1180. Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, 386-252-3097; Shabbat service, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by Torah study. Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye disorders. Protecting your eyes is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. 7:30 p.m. Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. A public service message from The Vision Council. tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 ‘No loyal American need apologize for loving Israel,’ Ambassador David Friedman states
By Shiryn Solny the honorees at Sunday’s ZOA United States recognizes and in the first nine months JNS.org event. Friedman told the the importance of Israel of President Trump’s adminis- crowd that while the U.S. is and that we need to, on tration, it’s eradicated.” Speaking exclusively with “the nation of my birth, the both sides of the aisle, stand He continued, “There are JNS.org, U.S. Ambassador nation of my citizenship,” strong with them,” Spicer so many games being played to Israel David Friedman on Israel “is the nation of my faith told JNS.org. “At the end by the establishment. They Sunday night confirmed a [and] no loyal American need of the day, when you look lower the bar of what they report that a team from the apologize for loving Israel and at the position of the U.S. are supposed to be. You get Trump administration is urging our government to government on both sides dulled down all the time. drafting an Israeli-Palestinian support it. Support for Israel of the aisle, I think you That’s how you get the Iran peace plan. is a quintessential American continue to see a steadfast deal. That’s how we still “We’re working very hard value.” support for what we need to allow the American govern- on it,” Friedman said of the He added, “The United do as a government to help ment to finance people who Mideast peace proposal, in States government treats and support Israel.” have blood on their hands of an interview at the Zionist Israel the way it deserves to be Bannon ‘proud to be a innocent Jewish civilians... Organization of America’s treated: as a critical strategic Christian Zionist’ It’s time for us to act, and I (ZOA) annual awards dinner and trusted ally in one of the Former White House senior believe the only way to act is in New York City. “It’s hard world’s toughest neighbor- counselor and current Breit- not through moderation. I am Shiryn Solny to comment on it while we’re hoods. Prime Minister [Ben- bart.com CEO Steve Bannon not a moderate, I’m a fighter, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (center) attends in the middle, because it’s jamin] Netanyahu and I agree was also honored at the ZOA and that’s why I’m proud to the Zionist Organization of America’s annual awards dinner. delicate.” He added that more that we have turned a page event. He spoke of “an insur- stand with the state of Israel. information about the plan on the relationship between gency movement against the That’s why I’m proud to be a “This is not the same as “must never stand alone” in will be publicized in “a few Israel and the United States. Republican establishment,” Christian Zionist.” saying ‘location, location, its fight against a nuclear- months.” It is a change for the better.” lamenting how fellow Repub- Bannon said the “radical location’ when talking about armed Iran. Friedman is on the four- Following his remarks on licans have not acknowledged left” is trying to “nullify” the real estate,” Friedman said. “Red, white and blue must person team drafting the stage, Friedman told JNS. the ousted strategist’s accom- 2016 presidential election, “In Iran, there are three stand beside blue and white,” proposal, along with President org that American support for plishments during his tenure adding, “President Trump independent things to be Cotton said, referencing the Donald Trump’s son-in-law Israel is “becoming too tilted in the administration. needs our back because we’re concerned about: Iran as a colors of the American and and senior adviser Jared Kush- to one party (the GOP) and “In the first nine or 10 a nation at war, and this war nuclear power that threat- Israeli flags. “We are in this ner, Special Representative for it’s got to get back to where months of [Trump’s] admin- is only going to be won if we ens to annihilate Israel; fight together, all the way until International Negotiations everybody supports Israel.” istration, [the U.S.] destroyed bind together and work as Iran as a state sponsor of the end. Remember the ayatol- Jason Greenblatt, and Deputy Former White House Press the physical caliphate of ISIS. partners.” terrorism through Hezbol- lah’s chant, ‘Death to Israel’ National Security Advisor Secretary Sean Spicer offered People forget,” a furious Ban- Israel’s priorities: ‘Iran, lah and other proxies; and and ‘Death to America’... Our Dina Powell. The New York a different take, saying that non told the audience. “The Iran and Iran’ Iran as regional superpower two nations have never ducked Times reported Saturday that the “great commitment” opposition party will never tell Iran’s nuclear program expanding through Iraq, a challenge.” the team is consulting with characterizing current U.S. you. [They’ll say] ‘Oh, Presi- was another major theme at Syria and Yemen and filling The senator added that if U.S. Consul General in Je- support for the Jewish state dent Trump is just following the ZOA dinner. Ambassador the vacuum created by the forced to act, the U.S. can “to- rusalem Donald Blome, as is “not necessarily a partisan through on Barack Obama’s Friedman said that if Netan- defeat of ISIS.” tally destroy” Iran’s nuclear well as others from the State thing.” plan.’ Yeah, I don’t remember yahu were asked for his three Upon accepting his own arsenal, and if the Iranians Department and the National “The more the Middle ISIS being eradicated on his top foreign policy objectives, ZOA award, Sen. Tom Cotton “choose to rebuild it, we can Security Council. East becomes a hotbed of watch. In 2014, ISIS had 8 mil- “he will tell you it is Iran, Iran (R-Ark.) told the star-studded destroy it again until they get The ambassador was among activity, the more that the lion people under their reign and Iran.” room of guests that Israel the picture.” This organization has trained 4,000 Jewish volunteers to keep synagogues safe
ness and basic security theory, synagogue in Evansville, At Ramath Orah, an Or- so this would mean how to Indiana, that reported a bul- thodox synagogue on Man- conduct security at their let hole in a Hebrew school hattan’s Upper West Side, synagogue, where to stand, classroom window in March. some members initially were what to look for, how to com- And then there are less against CSS-style security municate,” Friedman said. spectacular threats, like measures. Volunteers take a basic unwelcome intruders or dis- “There were people who course that lasts a few eve- ruptive guests. Deena Seelen- would push back and say ‘Why nings. Then they can take freund, regional manager is there security out front? additional courses in more for CSS in New Jersey, said This isn’t Israel, this isn’t advanced topics. CSS also CSS-trained volunteers have Europe,’” recalled Samuel provides basic training in helped prevent minor security Block, a co-manager of the self-defense. incidents locally. synagogue’s security team. CSS was founded in 2007 by Events such as the shooting Synagogues in Europe often David Dabscheck, now CEO of in Texas show the need for CSS have armed security, includ- the consulting agency GIANT volunteers, she said. ing military personnel. Innovation, and Adam Sager, “People say we’re out in Block said security team an Israeli army veteran who the middle of nowhere, we’re members are there to ensure now heads the security com- suburban, nothing is really safety, not keep people out. pany Canary. They recruited going to happen, but we do “We always tell our volun- Friedman, a U.S. Navy officer this for the 1 percent chance teers and the people that are who has served in Afghani- that something is going to coming, we’re not there as stan, as their first volunteer. happen,” Seelenfreund said. bouncers, we’re there to make Last year, Friedman became At Congregation Keter sure that people are coming the first executive director of Torah, the Orthodox syna- for the right reasons, and we CSS, a nonprofit that runs gogue in Teaneck where ask people not to be offended CSS has trained over 4,000 volunteers across the country to protect Jewish orga- on donations and foundation Seelenfreund is a member, if someone starts talking to nizations. support. team members stand outside you,” Block said. Friedman says a “boots- to serve as a deterrent against Adam Hirsch, head of the By Josefin Dolsten The volunteers are among weapon before being shot on-the-ground” approach possible attack. Off-duty vol- security team at Congregation the over 4,000 volunteers himself by a neighbor and to security has been unde- unteers are also present inside Bnai Yeshurun, another Or- NEW YORK (JTA)—On a in New York, New Jersey, dying of his wounds. rutilized by Jewish organi- the sanctuary. thodox synagogue in Teaneck, typical Shabbat in Teaneck, Washington, D.C., Maryland, “If the Jewish community is zations. “It’s the fine balance be- said volunteers there take a New Jersey, streets are blocked Pennsylvania and California supposed to be an example for “I believe that the members tween being hospitable and similar approach. off outside of major syna- who have been trained by the rest of the world, then in of the Jewish community have greeting people and also be- “We’re not checking mem- gogues. Uniformed off-duty Community Security Service, the times we are living in, we not been engaged enough ing careful and discerning,” bership cards, we’re not police officers, paid by the or CSS, to keep synagogues, should show other communi- when it comes to Jewish se- she said. And it is a positive checking every person. We’re synagogues for the morning, day schools and other Jew- ties how to organize and how curity,” he said, “and without experience not only for the looking at people who look stand near a cruiser parked ish institutions across the to help law enforcement help their participation, security 55 members who serve on out of line, or don’t belong nearby or direct traffic on the country safe. us,” Jason Friedman, Com- initiatives are not sustain- the security team, but the or are acting suspiciously,” main street. The group is trying to be the munity Security Service’s able.” congregation as a whole. Hirsch said. Volunteers, walkie-talkie gold standard for synagogue executive director, told JTA Friedman says Jewish “The entire shul is more Hirsch said his synagogue earpieces disappearing be- self-defense—a goal that on Monday. organizations face multiple alert and [situationally] aware, has benefited from receiving neath their lapels, stand at became even more relevant CSS focuses on training types of threats, including and we will have non-security training by a larger organi- strategic points outside the following Sunday’s massacre community members to spot from far-right national- team members, just regular zation. synagogues keeping an eye at a Texas church that left at suspicious behavior and thus ists and neo-Nazis, radi- congregants, alerting the “You’re not coming up with on foot traffic. A few may have least 26 people dead. Police avert potential attacks. cal Islamists and far-left team to suspicious individuals it out of the blue,” he said. “It’s swept through the synagogue say a 26-year-old man, Devin “Our primary focus is to get anti-Israel activists. Some or vehicles that they see on actually following methodol- before services checking for Patrick Kelley, opened fire volunteers from synagogues synagogues have reported their way to shul,” Seelen- ogy that is consistent and is suspicious objects. with a military-style assault training in situational aware- shooting incidents, like the freund said. proven effective.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
‘Transparent’ star Jef- tion, members of the Senate the “Jewish Nobel,” denied tax reform legislation along as did Jewish community rela- Labour activist Nasreen frey Tambor denies sec- Judiciary Committee said. a report that Ruth Bader party lines that critics said tions councils and the Jewish Khan was passed over this ond sexual harassment The assertion, which comes Ginsburg was intended to be effectively repeals an amend- federations of several cities. week from representing La- accusation amid a probe of alleged the award’s 2018 laureate but ment designed to keep houses The Jewish Federations of bour at a municipal election (JTA)—Jeffrey Tambor, the Russian intervention in the instead was given a lifetime of worship nonpartisan. North America and the Jewish over her 2012 Facebook post star of the Emmy-winning election, came Thursday in achievement award as “a The vote Thursday was 227- Council for Public Affairs also about Jews in which she said television comedy “Transpar- a letter sent by the commit- consolation prize.” 205, with 13 House Republi- signed the letter, as did the teachers are “brainwashing us ent,” denied sexual harass- tee’s chairman, Sen. Chuck Stan Polovets denied the cans joining all Democrats to American Jewish Committee and our children into think- ment allegations made by a Grassley, R-Iowa, and ranking veracity of an article published oppose the Tax Cuts and Jobs and B’nai B’rith International. ing the bad guy was Hitler,” female member of the show’s member Sen. Dianne Fein- Friday in Haaretz, which Act. Its passage represents the 2 Israelis wounded, one according to the Jewish News cast a week after denying stein, D-Calif., to Kushner’s quoted unnamed sources advancement of a key agenda severely, in West Bank Khan said she regretted the similar charges by his former lawyer. saying that the $1 million item for President Donald car-ramming attack text, which also read, “What assistant. Prior to the election, award given last week to Trump and congressional (JTA)—Two Israelis were have the Jews done good in Tambor issued the denial in WikiLeaks published emails, actress Natalie Portman was Republicans, CNN reported. wounded, one seriously, in a this world?” a statement Friday in response widely thought to have been originally going to the Jewish The Anti-Defamation West Bank car-ramming at- Separately, philosopher to claims made earlier in the hacked by the Russian govern- Supreme Court justice. League said the bill consti- tack allegedly by a Palestinian Moshe Machover was readmit- week by Trace Lysette, who has ment, damaging to Hillary The foundation then cre- tutes a repeal of the Johnson teenager who later was shot. ted after writing that Nazism played the recurring charac- Clinton campaign chairman ated a new prize, a lifetime Amendment, which bars Even Ezer Holaring, a and Zionism had a “basic ter Shea on the Amazon series John Podesta and the Demo- achievement award, to give tax-exempt nonprofits from 35-year-old father of five, agreement.” since its first season, MNE cratic National Committee. Ginsburg as “a consolation endorsing or opposing can- suffered a serious head injury The developments are the reported. In the letter, Grassley prize,” the article said. The didates. For decades, the ADL Friday in what police are call- latest in a two-year saga Lysette wrote on Twitter and Feinstein say Kushner awards were announced a said, the amendment “has ing a terrorist attack. David involving anti-Semitism in that Tambor had made “sexual received an email about week apart. protected the integrity of Ramati, 70, was moderately Labour under Jeremy Corbyn, advances and comments” to- WikiLeaks in September 2016 The unnamed sources gave houses of worship and other wounded in the attack at the who was elected party leader ward her and “one time it got and passed it on to an official Haaretz varying reasons for non-profit organizations by Efrat South junction near in 2015 and this year led his physical.” within Trump’s campaign, the alleged change of plans, prohibiting them from en- Jerusalem. Both live in the opposition movement to a Tambor, who is Jewish, along with a message about including that Ginsburg had dorsing or opposing political Kiryat Arba settlement out- major electoral feat despite plays the transgender head of a “Russian backdoor overture been an outspoken critic of candidates.” side Hebron. accusations by British Jewish dysfunctional Jewish family in and dinner invite,” The Hill President Donald Trump and ADL’s national director, The driver—Izz al-Din Ali groups that he is responsible the series. reported. that the Supreme Court does Jonathan Greenblatt, warned Abu Rmeishan Karajeh, 17, for whitewashing and tolerat- He said in his statement: The two senators demanded not allow its justices to accept that “undermining the John- from the Hebron area—was ing the hatred of Jews. “I know I haven’t always been additional documents from such monetary awards. son Amendment’s critical shot while attempting to stab Earlier this month Corbyn, the easiest person to work Kushner, who is Trump’s son- Polovets, who also serves protections will politicize the soldiers near the scene of the who last year said he regret- with. I can be volatile and in-law, as part of the commit- as the Genesis Prize Founda- pews and foster inappropri- initial attack, Army Radio ted in 2009 calling Hezbollah ill-tempered, and too often I tee’s ongoing investigation of tion’s chairman and CEO, ate religious entanglement reported. and Hamas his “friends,” express my opinions harshly Russia’s election interference. told JTA on Friday that Gins- with politics.” ADL “is deeply “The assailant was severely said he was “glad” about the and without tact. But I have There was also evidence burg was never on the final troubled and disappointed” by injured and treated at the reinstatement of Machover, an never been a predator—ever.” that Kushner received copies shortlist for the award. She the development, the group scene by Israeli forces” be- Israel-born anti-Zionist Jew The claims against Tambor, of communications between had been among a group of said in a statement. fore being evacuated along who in September published which are the subject of an unnamed others and Sergei 15 people who were told that Noting that the Senate’s with the victims for further an article alleging that the internal probe launched by Millian, a Belarusian-Amer- they were being considered for current version of the tax bill treatment in Jerusalem, an Nazis had been supporters Amazon, are the latest in a ican businessman who gave the award, so she contacted a does not contain a similar Israeli army spokesman told of Zionism before they began string of complaints made authorities information about women’s rights group in Israel repeal, ADL added that the the Maan news agency. murdering Jews in Europe and against celebrities in the wake alleged Russian intervention to which she was considering Senate “must be resolute on Holaring immigrated to the Middle East. of a New York Times article in American politics. giving the money if she were to this issue by taking a stand to Israel in 2006 from India and is Machover was briefly sus- last month about the alleged Reports about the senators’ win. However, the foundation keep divisive politics out of our a member of the Bnei Menashe pended from Labour over the harassment by Hollywood letter did not include precise was told by a Supreme Court houses of worship.” community. article, in which he quotes mogul Harvey Weinstein, who information about the content legal counsel that justices While the bill’s passage in Jewish family’s adopted a document by Reinhard was fired from the company he of the emails they are seeking. are barred from accepting the Republican-controlled son accused of scrawling Heydrich, an architect of the founded over the allegations. Kushner, who said he would monetary awards, so Ginsburg House was largely drama free, Hitler slur on Chabad Holocaust, making “a friendly Tambor’s former assistant, cooperate with authorities was not on the final shortlist, the prospects for the measure preschool mention of Zionism, indicat- Van Barnes, a transgender probing the affair and has Polovets said. are more unclear in the Sen- (JTA)—A Florida teenager ing an area of basic agreement woman, made the allegations divulged some information, He denied claims made by ate, where Republicans hold who was adopted by a Jewish it shared with Nazism,” as in a private Facebook post on did not provide the emails in Haaretz that Prime Minister only a two-seat majority, family is accused of trashing Machover described it. Nov. 8 that was not widely cir- question, the senators wrote. Benjamin Netanyahu’s office CNN noted. a Jewish preschool and scrawl- The Campaign Against culated in the media. Tambor “You also have not pro- had been involved in the de- The House Republican ing a statement mentioning Antisemitism accused Macho- dismissed them as “baseless” duced any phone records cision making. The Genesis tax plan, released Nov. 2, Hitler. ver of Holocaust revisionism charges coming from a “dis- that we presume exist and Prize was established as a condenses the current seven Michael Dami, 19, is ac- for the article, in which the gruntled former assistant.” would relate to Mr. Kushner’s partnership between Russian- tax brackets to three, nearly cused of breaking in the author quoted a 1935 essay Lysette said Tambor sexu- communications regarding Jewish philanthropists and doubles the standard deduc- Naples Preschool of the Arts, by Heydrich saying that the alized her in front of co-star several requests,” they added the Israeli government. tion and caps the amount part of the Chabad Jewish Nazi government “finds itself Alexandra Billings during a in the letter to Kushner’s “The prime minister in taxpayers can write off in state Center, on Oct. 18, causing in complete agreement with break on set. The actress said lawyer, Abbe Lowell. the five years of the Genesis taxes at $10,000. The Senate thousands of dollars’ worth of the great spiritual movement she laughed off the comments The letter says the docu- Prize has never interfered or Republican plan, released Nov. damage and writing with a red within Jewry itself, so-called because “it was so absurd” and ments provided to the Senate injected himself,” Polovets 8, eliminates the state and lipstick on a wall inside: “! YOU Zionism.” she thought “surely it had to Judiciary Committee are “in- said. “He’s not even aware of local tax deduction and keeps JEWS NEVER! LEARN!! HEIL Ken Livingstone, a former be a joke.” But she claimed the complete,” and gives Lowell the laureate’s name until the the current seven brackets but HITLER!” CNBC-2 reported mayor of London, was sus- harassment turned physical until Nov. 27 to comply with press release is issued.” lowers rates. Friday. Police said he was pended for one year earlier later that day. the request. Polovets said the lifetime The Senate Finance Com- caught on surveillance video. this year from Labour over “In between takes, I stood “It appears that your search award was created to honor mittee is expected to vote “Once inside, it appears that similar claims. in a corner on the set as the may have overlooked several worthy individuals who could its version out of committee he used a fire extinguisher to David Hirsh, a senior lectur- crew reset for a wide shot. My documents,” the letter says. not accept the prize due to on Friday, according to The start smashing televisions and er at Goldsmiths, University of back was against the wall in a Lowell said Thursday that work or time limitations. New York Times, with a full bookshelves and other equip- London, accused Machover of corner as Jeffrey approached Kushner and his legal rep- “This year when we began Senate vote expected after ment,” according to Lt. Seth disingenuously “monstering me,” Lysette tweeted. “He resentation have replied to discussions with Ruth Bader Thanksgiving. Finman of the Naples Police of Jews and of Israel” with came in close, put his bare feet all the requests they have Ginsburg, and it turned out Dozens of Jewish nonprof- Department. the Heydrich quote. Hirsh on top of mine so I could not received and will continue that she would not be able to its, charitable organizations Dami struggles with drugs said this is evident from a move, leaned his body against to cooperate with the Senate accept the award, we thought and religious institutions and mental health, his ad- passage demonizing Zionism me, and began quick, discreet Judiciary Committee. it would be very important last week urged Congress to opted father said. in “Mein Kampf,” written by thrusts back and forth against “We provided the Judiciary to honor her,” he said. “We refrain from passing legisla- On Wednesday, detectives Adolf Hitler. my body. I felt his penis on my Committee with all relevant consulted with the first five tion that compromises the arresting Dami on a separate “There should be no place hip through his thin pajamas documents that had to do with laureates and came up with Johnson Amendment. warrant found several credit in democratic Labour politics” and I pushed him off of me.” Mr. Kushner’s calls, contacts idea for the lifetime achieve- A letter signed by 55 Jewish cards and checks that were for Machover’s misrepresenta- Amazon launched an in- or meetings with Russians ment award, which they groups was sent last week to stolen from the preschool, tion of history, Hirsh wrote vestigation into the sexual during the campaign and unanimously agreed should the chairman and ranking according to CNBC. In court last month. harassment claims made by transition, which was the go to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.” member of the House Ways the following day, Dami was Corbyn has vowed to kick Barnes earlier this month, and request,” Lowell said in a The foundation is consid- and Means Committee. not allowed to post bond for out members caught mak- the company said it is aware statement. ering awarding the lifetime “Charitable nonprofits and two of his charges, which are ing statements that Labour of Lysette’s accusation and is The revelation that Kush- award on a yearly basis, Po- houses of worship can only both first-degree felonies. deems to be hateful, and has now looking into it as well. ner received communication lovets said. be successful if we maintain Police said the State At- sanctioned dozens of them. According to Deadline, the about WikiLeaks prior to The Genesis Prize was public trust in our integrity torney’s Office could increase But Labour has not defined writers of “Transparent” are the November 2016 election founded in 2012. Along with and commitment to mission,” Dami’s charges because the what it deems hateful lan- contemplating writing Tam- comes several days after Don- Portman, the other laureates the letter reads. “Politicizing incident could potentially be guage, ignoring or condoning bor out of the fifth season of ald Trump Jr,. the president’s are former New York City them for the benefit of politi- treated as a hate crime. rhetoric considered racist and the show. son, confirmed his correspon- Mayor Michael Bloomberg, ac- cians and partisan donors British Labour Party re- offensive by the main repre- Jared Kushner was con- dence with WikiLeaks leading tor Michael Douglas, violinist would destroy that trust. admits member accused sentative organs of British tacted about WikiLeaks up to the vote. Itzhak Perlman and sculptor Every charitable dollar spent of Holocaust revision- Jewry. and Russia ahead of Genesis Prize co-founder Anish Kapoor. on partisan campaign politics ism, bars another French courts punish election, senators say denies report that award House passes tax reform is one less dollar spent on the (JTA)—The British Labour promoters of anti-Semit- (JTA)—White House se- to Ruth Bader Ginsburg that critics warn could public good.” Party punished an activist for ic hate speech nior adviser Jared Kushner was ‘consolation prize’ politicize houses of wor- In addition to ADL, groups making an anti-Semitic re- (JTA)—Amid vocal protests exchanged emails about (JTA)—The co-founder of ship representing all streams of mark about Adolf Hitler after by leaders of French Jewry on WikiLeaks in the lead-up to the foundation that awards (JTA)—The U.S. House of Judaism except the Orthodox reinstating a member accused the 2016 presidential elec- the Genesis Prize, known as Representatives passed major community signed the letter, of Holocaust revisionism. JTA on page 15A PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 60,000 joined a Polish nationalist march—should Jews be worried?
Polish Jews are split on President Vladimir Putin. The tice. Piszewski and Chipczyn- whether anti-Semitism has rise of the far right elsewhere ska dismissed that charge and increased under the conser- in Europe, and the election claimed the accusing groups vative Law and Justice party, of Trump, is also “creating are not legitimate representa- which rose to power in 2015. a feeling of solidarity,” Pan- tives of Polish Jewry. President Andrzej Duda in a kowski said. Sergiusz Kowalski, a leader post Monday on Twitter wrote: “The U.S. election is an of a Polish branch of B’nai “In our country, there is no important factor,” said Pan- B’rith and an ally of Piszewski room, nor is there consent, to kowski, who noted that the and Chipczynska, called the xenophobia, to insane nation- official banner of the Warsaw four men who met Kaczynski alism, there is no room in our march—“We Want God” – was “court Jews.” And Michael country to anti-Semitism.” taken from a Polish poem Schudrich, the chief rabbi of Polish Jews agree that rac- Trump quoted during his July Poland, said in an interview ist violence in their country visit to Poland. with the Forward that Daniels is relatively rare. Only a few Do Jews have anything “has become a supporter of the dozen anti-Semitic incidents to do with it? ultra-right wing.” are recorded annually, most of Anti-Semitism was neither Daniels, a frequent target them verbal, though several a central theme of the Pol- of the far-right online who anti-Semitic statements were ish far right, nor was it very has criticized ultranational- made by Polish politicians. prominent at the Warsaw ism in Poland and Holocaust Those are crucial differ- march, observers said. Most denial, has denied this, adding ences, Kadlcik said, between of the focus at Saturday’s rally his organization is willing to Poland and other countries in was Muslim immigration, participate in intercultural the region. Pankowski said. Among the dialogue with a wide range Jakob Ratz/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images In Hungary, activists from banners on display was an of partners. Some of the tens of thousands of nationalists marching through Warsaw, Nov. 11, 2017. the ultranationalist Jobbik anti-Muslim caricature drawn What about Israel? party, the country’s second by a Danish cartoonist in 2005 For the most part, Israel By Cnaan Liphshiz of Polish nationalists who are Does Poland have a fas- largest, rally regularly in the carrying the slogan “Moham- has remained silent about feeling emboldened by the cism problem? thousands and sometimes ter- med not welcome.” Holocaust revisionism and (JTA)—The sight of far- conservative government in Despite their growing vis- rorize Jews, as well as Roma Nonetheless, Jonny Dan- incidents of anti-Semitism in right activists waving racist Warsaw—and to some extent ibility, ultranationalist Poles and gays. In Ukraine, syna- iels, founder of From the countries that have friendly banners and shouting anti- by the election of Donald have neither the prominence gogues and Jewish cemeteries Depths, which promotes ties to the Jewish state. But Semitic slogans during a na- Trump as U.S. president. nor acceptance they seem to are routinely targeted and Holocaust commemoration in on Monday, a spokesman for tionalist march in the capital Despite its size, the Warsaw enjoy in Lithuania, Latvia, activists for the xenophobic Poland, filed a complaint on its Foreign Ministry called the of Poland over the weekend gathering was neither unusu- Hungary and Ukraine. Svoboda party call for chasing Monday accusing marchers of Warsaw event “a dangerous shocked many around the al nor even particularly toxic Still, their popularity “Jews out.” incitement to hate and calling march of extreme and racist world. compared to similar gather- among young people is seen In Latvia, veterans of the on the government to identify elements,” and urged Polish It was an understandable ings in other countries in as a worrisome sign, ac- Nazi Waffen SS march every and punish them to the full authorities to act against the reaction to witnessing tens of Central and Eastern Europe. cording to Rafal Pankowski, year. In Bulgaria, the Lukov extent of the law. Marchers organizers. thousands in Warsaw march- Similar or worse displays have co-founder of the Polish anti- March, named for a Nazi found guilty could face up to Last year, Israel’s ambas- ing near what used to be the occurred regularly in other racism group Never Again, ally, also draws thousand of three years in prison. sador to Poland, Anna Azari, largest Jewish ghetto during post-communist countries— who cited a 2013 survey of participants. And in Lithua- “Hatred of Jews remains hosted Tadeusz Rydzyk, a the Holocaust amid shouts of including in Ukraine earlier high school students showing nia, nationalist marches often an element of the identity of Catholic priest who runs a “Jews out” and “Remove Jewry this year and annually in the that 44 percent would rather feature swastikas and other the far right in Poland even radio station that the U.S. from power.” Baltic states—where the far not have Jewish neighbors and fascist symbols. though it has no large Jewish State Department has called The march, an annual right is far more powerful and more than 60 percent would “Things are bad, but they’re community, and that’s what a main purveyor of anti- event that began in 2009 with violent than in Poland. not want to have a Jewish not as bad as many people was on display at the march,” Semitism. She defended the 500 participants on Poland’s In the aftermath of the boyfriend or girlfriend. think, at least not yet,” Kadlcik Pankowski said. move as important outreach national day, Nov. 11, was not march, JTA posed five ques- “The sociological data said of Poland. What do Polish Jews even as Never Again, Pan- necessarily the largest so far. tions on the situation to some shows us that the younger Why is the far right say? kowski’s group, called it a “big Similar numbers of marchers of Poland’s leading experts on generation is more prone to growing in Poland? The issue of anti-Semitism mistake.” showed up last year. But it did the issue and a former leader xenophobia than that of their Spared the political insta- in Poland is a contentious Azari did speak out last showcase the rising strength of its Jewish community. parents, which is perhaps the bility of war-torn Ukraine one among its Jews and led month against proposed legis- most alarming aspect of the and the financial crisis grip- to a public row among com- lation on restitution, arguing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 phenomenon,” Pankowski ping Hungary, Polish voters munity leaders in August. its preclusion of claims by D A V I D T E P E E A G S said. have not displayed the same Leslaw Piszewski, president distant relatives and non- 14 15 16 A N A C E E S H E T R A M Though there were cer- penchant for raw nationalism of the Union of Jewish Com- citizens discriminates against 17 18 19 tainly racists at Saturday’s as some of their neighbors. munities in Poland, and Anna Jews whose families lost I N T H E D E S E R T A L I march, there were also “or- Law and Justice is decidedly Chipczynska, head of the property in Poland during or 20 21 22 23 N A S I A M E N A B B O T dinary people, families who right wing in that it opposes Warsaw Jewish community, after the Holocaust. An Israeli 24 25 26 27 28 just wanted to do a patriotic immigration from the Middle sent a letter to Law and Justice restitution official told JTA, R A T N O R A I S H act, which to them is just to East, seeks to limit access to leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski referring to the proposed law: 29 30 31 32 33 34 abortion and increase its con- saying that Polish Jews are “First the Nazis seized private D E B O R A H M I K V A H S march with the Polish flag,” 35 36 37 38 said Piotr Kadlcik, the former trol over the media. But the increasingly fearful due to property and then the com- I R A I N O N D U E president of the Union of Jew- ruling party also has scrapped government inaction in the munist authorities of Poland 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 its plans for asserting greater face of rising anti-Semitism. seized it, when most Polish D A V K A E L I G L A Z E ish Religious Communities 47 48 49 50 51 in Poland. control over the judiciary But Artur Hofman, who Jews were already dead.” A N S W O R E R O O And while some shouted and vocally opposes anti- runs the country’s largest Ultimately, however, Is- 52 53 54 55 56 57 Semitism. It also celebrates Jewish cultural organization, rael’s attitude seems to be E L I Y A H U S O L O M O N offensive slogans about Jews, 58 59 60 61 there were no known anti-Se- rescuers of Jews during the TSKZ, dismissed the letter guided by comments Prime T O G A A P U D S V mitic banners on display, nor Holocaust. as “stupid” and scheduled Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Pankowski cites a number a meeting with Kaczynski. made in 2013 during the visit H A N K S E P E E E M M A was there rioting or violence. 70 71 72 73 “In a way this is scary, too, of factors in explaining the Daniels and two Chabad rabbis by Polish President Bronislaw A N O N O N S T O P R A I N because it shows the far right rise of Polish nationalism. also attended. Komorowski to Jerusalem. 74 75 76 As citizens of a key NATO Hofman and the rabbis Noting the suffering of non- N E R A R D E N A D U M A have their act together and 77 78 79 can demonstrate the disci- ally with bitter memories of then accused Piszewski and Jewish Poles and Jews under E R E P A S T A M O S E S pline of a political movement Russian domination, many Chipczynska of exaggerat- Nazi occupation, Netanyahu rather than a bunch of hooli- Poles have been driven to ing Poland’s anti-Semitism observed that “Poland and gans,” Kadlcik said. “But there nationalism in response to problem as part of a “political Israel have to support each was very little intimidation.” Russian expansionism under war” against Law and Jus- other.”
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Bleeding Legal help is available NOW! HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 PAGE 15A following a bitter Cold War never fully dissipated, with came even louder and more year, the centenary of the the twin Soviet and Nazi ex- Cohen of half a century, the seeds Jews subjected to govern- outlandish with their con- Yevsektsiya’s 1918 founding periments in totalitarianism, From page 4A planted by the Bolsheviks’ ment quotas in education and spiracy theories, while the will be an occasion to com- and why we need to remain Jewish policy continued to jobs. Viciously anti-Semitic KGB offered generous sup- miserate on the terrible fate vigilant about our liberties immunize the communists bear their bitter fruit. Jews propaganda, depicting “Zion- port to Palestinian terrorists of Soviet Jews under their in our own troubled century. themselves from anti-Sem- were banned from emigrat- ists” as hook-nosed bankers, as well as an assortment of own regime, many years Ben Cohen writes a weekly itism. Once the Yevsektsiya ing, and those who wanted was presented as progressive German, Japanese, Italian before millions of them were column for JNS.org on Jewish finished its job of crushing to emigrate to Israel were anti-Zionist solidarity with and other armed revolution- hunted down by the invad- affairs and Middle Eastern Jewish self-expression, it too singled out for special pun- the oppressed, dispossessed ary groups. ing Nazis. The overriding politics. His writings have was designated as a reaction- ishment. The anti-Semitic Palestinians. In the grim For anyone over age 20, point is, hardly any of these been published in Com- ary manifestation of Jewish crescendo reached its peak years of communist leaders there will be a Bolshevik occasions will be an oppor- mentary, the New York Post, separatism and shut down. in 1953, with the infamous like Leonid Brezhnev and centenary to anticipate every tunity for celebration. That Haaretz, The Wall Street Until 1991, when the So- “Doctors’ Plot” of Joseph Sta- Yuri Andropov, anti-Zionist year, sometimes more than is a reminder of how scarred Journal and many other viet Union finally dissolved lin’s final year; the crescendo Soviet “academicians” be- once. For example, next the Jewish people were by publications. Pluralism From page 5A women and men—have Pluralism isn’t the only issue, and have made that advice on how to reach their this city’s Sinai Temple, who second-class standing in the such issue—a panel discus- known. generation. warned that too many Jews Orthodox Jewish expressions. Jewish state. sion Monday sought to heal Federations are much more “If you want to engage are “strangers and immi- On Monday morning, the But federations are set internal communal wounds comfortable, and unifying, millennials,” said Rachel grants to our own tradition. JFNA board issued an un- up to support Israel and in- over the bruising Iran nuclear when they stick to what they Samekh, founder and CEO We don’t teach our children usual resolution criticizing spire donors with its vision deal fight of a few years back. do best: Richard Sandler, chair of Swipe Away Hunger, “you what made our people our Israel for freezing a deal on as a home for all Jews, not But it’s an issue that not only of the JFNA board of trustees, have to be curious about who people.” non-Orthodox prayer at the tussle with its leadership. creates antagonism between described that threefold mis- we are.” But it was another Los Western Wall and for its sup- The official program for the the Diaspora and Jerusalem sion as relief for the needy, There was ecstatic ap- Angeles rabbi who captured port for a bill that would give convention described what it (in his address Monday, Israeli support for Jewish education plause for Mohammed Al the hope and anxiety of this Orthodox authorities in Israel called “one of the most vex- President Reuven Rivlin im- and identity, and inspiring a Samawi, a Muslim advocate year’s G.A. a monopoly on religious con- ing issues facing Federations plored the delegates to have connection to Israel. for interfaith relations who “You can’t build ... Jewish versions to Judaism. today: How do we balance patience with Israel’s messy You could sense the release escaped the civil war in his identity with crisis and fear,” Both issues demonstrate Federations’ philanthropic democracy, which gives reli- when the public sessions native Yemen with the help said Rabbi Ed Feinstein of to the non-Orthodox estab- mission with our role as the gious parties an outsized say turned to inspiration, not di- of three young Jewish people Valley Beth Shalom. “It’s the lishment that their rabbis community’s central address in religion and state issues) vision. Delegates were wowed he met online. wrong language.” and religious practices— when we’re increasingly but one that divides Jews here by a “millennial roundtable” The convention was roused If nothing else, this year’s strongly connected to egali- drawn into controversial as well: Orthodox Jews are far featuring three young social by a little old-time religion G.A. was a search for that new tarian religious roles for political issues?” less likely to care about the entrepreneurs who served up from Rabbi David Wolpe of language.
Aggression From page 5A working toward capturing the boost and over $100 billion The U.S. has done little Democratic Forces—a Kurd- Iraq border from the Islamic necessary territory in Syria dollars its government could against Iran since then, ish and Arab group—even State. Washington can assure Hezbollah in his killing. David to establish a land link to the use to fund terrorism. though it has backed up both after the battle with ISIS is its SDF partners that it will Daoud wrote that Hariri left Mediterranean Sea, and be Overall, Trump, unlike his Hariri and Saudi Arabia. Still, over. remain in Syria even after the Lebanon after meeting with in a position to attack Israel predecessor, understands that’s not enough. Hannah recommends: Islamic State is defeated to as- Ali Akbar Velayati, the foreign directly. the need to confront Iran John Hannah, a senior If Trump nevertheless de- sist them in holding strategic policy adviser of Iranian Su- Iran’s destabilizing re- across all of its threats. And counselor at the Foundation cides that Iran’s hegemonic terrain and assets that they preme Leader Ali Khamenei, gional behavior has increased while Trump’s instincts ap- for Defense of Democracies, designs must be foiled in have liberated—even in the and expressed that Iran was since the agreement on the pear to be sound, his actions, warned this week that Iran is eastern Syria, he can still do face of intimidation, threats, responsible for Lebanon’s JCPOA. This is something so far have not matched his on the verge of establishing so. With the support of U.S. and attacks from the Syrian stability. that President Donald Trump words. a land link to the Mediter- air power and Special Forces, regime and its backers. In addition to asserting noted in his Oct. 13 speech an- The capture of Kirkuk came ranean and if it is successful the SDF remains an extremely Iran’s hegemonic appetite even greater control over Iraq, nouncing his administration’s just two days after Trump’s in doing so, Trump’s “Iran capable combat force. Its tens was whetted by the JCPOA. Yemen, and Lebanon since the new strategy towards Iran: speech. The United States strategy will be stillborn, of thousands of Sunni Arab If Trump chooses, he stands nuclear deal was agreed to two The nuclear deal threw did nothing to help the Kurds embarrassingly consigned fighters are an especially valu- a chance to deny Iran one of years ago, Iran has stepped up Iran’s dictatorship a political resulting in “the Iranians to history’s ash heap within able asset in Sunni-dominated the strategic gains it has been its support with the help of and economic lifeline, pro- laughing off their faces in a few short months of its Deir Ezzor. From that van- working to achieve. Russia and of Bashar al-Assad viding urgently needed relief Tehran while the Kurds are unveiling.” tage, it’s entirely within the It’s not too late to do the in Syria. That has included the from the intense domestic humiliated and defeated,” The Hannah said it won’t be U.S. coalition’s capabilities right thing. Yet. capture of Aleppo, Syria’s larg- pressure the sanctions had Israel Project’s Senior Fellow easy, and highlighted that it to decide that they—not the David Gerstman is senior est urban area, late last year. created. It also gave the re- Julie Lenarz said when assess- will be necessary for the U.S. pro-Iranian forces—will seize editor and policy analyst at As time goes on, Iran is gime an immediate financial ing the situation. to stand behind the Syrian Abu Kamal and the Syria- The Israel Project.
JTA From page 13A The rulings came amid in 2012 co-founded the Anti- and the National Bureau lobbying and vocal protests by him for comparing on stage in unprecedented criticism by Zionist Party with Dieudonne, for Vigilance Against Anti- CRIF, including to President 2014 the treatment of blacks the judiciary’s handling of CRIF, the umbrella group of a comedian with multiple Semitism mounted a vo- Emmanuel Macron. by Jewish slave owners to how anti-Semitic crimes, French French Jewish communities, convictions for inciting hatred cal protest campaign over The Nov. 8 sentence against the Nazis treated Jews. courts made a series of tough and other French Jewish against Jews whom former the absence of hate crime Dieudonne comes two years Separately, the Correc- rulings on inciters to hatred groups on judicial actions and Prime Minister Manuel Valls charges from an initial after a lower court ordered tional Tribunal of Paris fined a of Jews. decision that it said were too called “a professional anti- indictment against Kobili him to leave the building that former English teacher at the In three separate rulings soft on anti-Semites, encour- Semite.” Traore, who confessed to has housed his Main D’Or prestigious Janson-de-Sailly last week, French judges aged terrorism or amounted Soral, who also has multiple killing his Jewish neigh- theater since 2002. The evic- High School some $1,500 on rejected the appeal of the to a cover-up of hate crimes convictions—including for bor, Sarah Halimi. Traore, tion order follows failed safety Nov. 9, Le Parisien reported, far-right Holocaust denier against Jews. saying Adolf Hitler “should who reportedly had called inspections and a motion to over her posting on Facebook Alain Soral against his prison The National Bureau for have finished the job”—was Halimi’s daughter a “dirty nullify the rental contract last year that “the American sentence, affirmed the evic- Vigilance Against Anti-Semi- sentenced to three months Jew,” screamed about Allah for the theater by the owners. Jewish lobby” supports Hillary tion of his associate and ca- tism, which earlier this month in jail in March. He also was and killing Satan while he Dieudonne, whom tax Clinton’s presidential cam- reer anti-Semite Dieudonne heavily criticized the acquit- fined approximately $16,000. pummeled Halimi in her authorities say is deliberately paign and that then-French M’bala M’bala from his Paris tal from murder charges of French courts rarely impose Paris apartment in April. insolvent to avoid paying fines President Francois Hollande headquarters and slapped a an accomplice of the killer heavy fines for hate speech and In September, prosecu- for his multiple hate speech “is a Jew who benefited from $1,700 fine on a teacher who of four Jews in Toulosue in seldom send individuals found tors included the hate crime convictions, on Nov. 8 also was his belonging to that commu- inveighed against Israel and 2012, applauded the Nov. 9 guilty of this offense to prison. charges in a revised indict- ordered to pay nearly $6,000 to nity to ascend in politics and the Jews. verdict against Soral, who Earlier this year, CRIF ment that followed intense anti-racism groups that sued who now denies this.”
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Henry Rosovsky is flanked by David Sackstein, left, and Sackstein’s father, Robert. The Rosovsky Hall is near the Harvard campus. younger Sackstein is a Harvard alumnus and now a first-year student at Harvard Law School who has lunch dates with Rosovsky, his mentor. Robert Sackstein is a doctor who Rosovsky—whose fields of glass-walled prayer spaces to International, Harvard cur- teaches at Harvard Medical School. expertise are economic his- be open to each other. rently has 803 Jewish students tory, Japanese economic “Praying east, they can see among 4,326 undergrads, By Penny Schwartz his doctorate and taught at ish student organization by growth and higher educa- each other,” he said in a phone nearly 20 percent, and more the University of California, the renowned Israeli architect tion—recalled how Rabbi conversation. “They might be than two-thirds of its 4,326 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Berkeley, returning in 1965 Moshe Safdie. Ben-Zion Gold, who led Hil- in separate halls, but symboli- graduate students are Jewish. (JTA)—When Henry Roso- to Harvard as an economics On Wednesday, Harvard lel for 30 years beginning in cally they are one.” Steinberg said the Har- vsky first arrived at Harvard professor—he set in motion Hillel will celebrate a dual 1958, would often talk about It’s a potent symbol that vard Hillel is sponsoring a University in 1949, a newly a flourishing of Jewish life milestone—Rosovsky’s 90th his desire to relocate. resonates with Elena Hof- new printing of the catalog. minted graduate of the Col- on campus. birthday, on Sept. 1, and the “I asked him, ‘Why aren’t fenberg, a 2016 alumna and A timeline of Jewish life on lege of William and Mary, the In 1978, Rosovsky shep- building’s upcoming 25th an- you happy where you are?’” former Hillel student leader. the campus based on the young Jewish refugee could herded the establishment of niversary. Harvard President Rosovsky recalled. Sitting in the student lounge, catalog has been created for hardly have imagined that a the Center for Jewish Studies, Drew Gilpin Faust and former Gold insisted that without it’s possible to see all three the anniversary event with building associated with the which was led for decades by presidents Derek Bok and Neil being closer to campus, Hillel worship services at the same updated material gathered by Harvard Jewish community Harry Wolfson, the first chair- Rudenstine are scheduled to would never gain vitality and time. Hoffenberg, who worked with would be named in his honor man of a Judaic studies center attend. Lawrence Summers, influence. “It’s a beautiful way the Nitza Rosovsky and dug deep more than four decades later. at an American college. The who preceded Faust as Har- With Rosovsky’s support, building exemplifies Hillel’s into the Harvard archives to Born in 1927 in what is now first Jew to serve on the vard’s first Jewish president, Hillel moved in 1979 to a new commitment to pluralism,” find posters and other archival Gdansk, Poland, Rosovsky had board of the Harvard Corp., will participate via video. location on Mount Auburn said Hoffenberg, who now records of Harvard Hillel. immigrated with his parents the school’s governing body, The celebration kicks off Street, a block south of the works for the Boston-based On a walk around Harvard to the United States when he Rosovsky was a key player in a new campaign to secure main campus. Jewish Women’s Archive. Yard, Hoffenberg pointed out was 13. Harvard’s quota cap- paving the way for Hillel’s the future of Rosovsky Hall “He was absolutely right. “After graduation, it’s harder a large linden tree planted in ping the number of Jewish move from cramped quarters and Jewish life on campus, I was wrong. It’s made a to find such a thing.” 1990 in honor of Harvard’s students was dying out, but on the outskirts of campus to according to a statement by tremendous difference in In his decades-long Har- German Refugee Scholars the Jews on campus were not a location near the center of the Harvard Hillel. terms of activity, usage and vard career, Rosovsky served who had come to the campus exactly out and loud. student life. “Henry Rosovsky has truly influence,” Rosovsky told JTA. as dean of the Faculty of Arts as part of the college’s pro- “If you go back to the 1950s “He didn’t set out to trum- been a towering figure at Hillel moved again, a block and Sciences, and several gram to aid German students and 1960s, it was not taken for pet his own Jewish identity,” Harvard,” Faust said in an away, to the 19,500-square- brief appointments as acting during the Nazi era. granted that in the forefront of but “by being very honestly email to JTA. “As a student, foot Safdie building, which president in the 1980s. On Friday night, hundreds a university would be a leader who they are, they were an alumnus, University Profes- was dedicated in 1994. It Rosovsky’s influence is of freshmen and their parents so forthright and unapolo- example to others,” Steinberg sor, dean of the Faculty of Arts consists of three vaulted wings evident beyond Jewish studies, mingled in Rosovsky Hall for getically Jewish,” said Rabbi said about Rosovsky and his and Sciences, and, twice, as surrounding a circular court- according to Steinberg and the freshmen family Shab- Jonah Steinberg, the Harvard wife, Nitza, a former long- acting president of the Uni- yard. The courtyard is open to Jonathan Sarna, a professor bat gathering. Following chaplain and executive direc- time curator of the Semitic versity, it’s hard to imagine the street and is designed to of American Jewish history the three separate religious tor of its Hillel. Museum at Harvard. a vantage point from which accommodate a sukkah. at Brandeis University. Both services, students and guests But within the next de- In 1993, Harvard Hillel Henry hasn’t seen—and im- As the building would in- pointed to his leadership in shared a meal in the kosher cade and a half—during broke ground on Rosovsky proved—the institution we all clude Orthodox, Conservative recruiting Henry Louis Gates dining hall, with an overflow which Rosovsky served in Hall, a handsome, light-filled love so much.” and Reform services, Safdie Jr in 1991 to lead what is now crowd seated at tables in the the U.S. military, completed building designed for the Jew- In an interview with JTA, told JTA that he designed the Harvard’s Department of Af- student lounge. rican and African American Among those at the gath- Studies. ering was David Sackstein, a In 1986, on the occasion of 2014 Harvard graduate who Harvard’s 350th anniversary, is now at the university’s Nitza Rosovsky wrote “The law school. Sackstein has WOW!WOW! Handpicked Orange Spectacular! 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