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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 44, NO. 17 DECEMBER 27, 2019 29 KISLEV, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Rosen receives Leadership award

Harris Rosen (fourth from left) is flanked by three of his scholarship recipients and Alex Martins, (r) who presented the award. The Orlando Economic “Harris Rosen has been a Partnership has awarded its true leader in our Central James B. Greene award, the Florida community for de- highest honor bestowed by cades,” said William T. Dy- the Partnership to a local mond, Jr., Partnership board Chanukah menorah lights up Winter Park community leader, Harris chair, CEO and president of “Rain or shine, the menorah burns bright! Happy Chanukah night number 1!” said Rabbi Mendy Bronstein when Rosen, president and COO Lowndes and past James B. the Chanukah menorah was lit at Winter Park’s Central Park as rain gently fell throughout the day. of Rosen Hotels & Resorts. Greene recipient. “His dedi- The award was presented cation to the Orlando region at the Partnership’s recent and its residents is evidenced annual awards dinner held by a legacy of philanthropic at the Amway Center in impact that spans the edu- ‘Jews of Florida—Centuries of downtown Orlando. cational spectrum, from the The James B. Greene Award, Tangelo Park Program offer- first presented in 1990, rec- ing access to free preschool to Stories’ brings the past to life ognizes an individual whose the Rosen College of Hospital- work has contributed sub- ity Management, which has Stephen J. Whitfield, profes- stantially to the economic sor emeritus of American prosperity of the region. Rosen on page 15A Studies, Brandeis University. The first comprehensive history of the Jews of Florida from colonial times to the 2020 challenges and present is a sweeping tapestry of voices. Despite not being officially allowed to live in opportunities for Israel Florida until 1763, Jewish JERUSALEM, Israel—Ex- • A major terrorist attack in immigrants escaping expul- perts at the Jerusalem Insti- the U.S. or Europe by ISIS or sions and exclusions were tute for Strategy and Security, other Islamic groups, which among the earliest settlers. an Israeli foreign affairs and shifts the global political They have been integral to ev- defense think tank with close dynamic and brings about ery facet of Florida’s growth, ties to the Israeli security renewed Western intervention from tilling the land and establishment, believe that in the Mideast. developing early communi- in 2020 Iran will escalate its • A weakening of the ties to boosting tourism and enrichment of uranium and long-standing bipartisan Marcia Jo Zerivitz ultimately pushing mankind intensify brazen IRGC and Democratic-Republican con- into space. Qods force operations against sensus of support for Israel, “What Macaulay was to The Sunshine State’s Jews, Western and Israeli targets. as the U.S. presidential and the history of the English, working for the common Israel, they say, must be ready congressional elections be- Marcia Jo Zerivitz is to the good, have been Olympians, to tackle Iran on its own and come increasingly fierce. history of Florida Jewry. She Nobel Prize winners, com- fight a pre-emptive warfare “With considerable re- has salvaged the records puter pioneers, educators, with Hizballah. gional and global uncertainty of the past and turned the politicians, leaders in business On the other hand, Tehran defining Israel’s strategic en- struggles and successes and the arts and more, while could agree in the latter half of vironment, Israel must ensure of the dead into a living, maintaining their heritage to 2020 to talks with the U.S. on that it possess national cohe- breathing narrative,” said help ensure Jewish continuity the nuclear accord and other sion with which to face the for future generations. matters, if Iran faces extreme challenges ahead,” said JISS This rich narrative—ac- economic peril and political president Prof. Efraim Inbar. companied by 700 images, crisis, or if a Trump re-election “Israel also must improve most rarely seen—is the was honored and enthusiastic lections and presenting more victory seems assured. JISS its military preparedness, result of three-plus decades of to continue my passion of than 70 exhibits with 500 says that Israel must be especially the readiness of grassroots research by author documenting Florida Jewish educational programs in 16 prepared for this “problem- its ground forces for decisive Marcia Jo Zerivitz, giving History. For me, this is all years. Zerivitz has authored atic possibility” of renewed maneuver in enemy territory. readers an incomparable look about roots and memory. historical exhibitions, ar- U.S.-Iran talks, and work to Israel must strengthen its at the long and crucial history Like cut flowers, Jews wither ticles, books, and films, and ensure full coordination with primary diplomatic alliances, of Jews in Florida. without their roots. Our has been published nationally Washington regarding the especially its alliance with Many Central Floridians collective memories are our and internationally. demands to be made of Iran. the U.S., to ensure maximum are familiar with Zerivitz. She roots,” Zerivitz said in the Zerivitz also initiated the These are among the likely strategic flexibility against en- was the first woman president “Kehillah” introduction. legislation for both Florida developments that JISS ex- emies and to capitalize on key of the Jewish Federation of From 1984 to 1992, Zeri- Jewish History Month each perts foresee in their forecast diplomatic opportunities.” Greater Orlando (from 1978 vitz traveled 250,000 miles January and Jewish American for the Mideast strategic Established in 2017, the Je- to 1980). In 2015, Zerivitz throughout Florida, conduct- Heritage Month each May to environment in 2020. Other rusalem Institute for Strategy volunteered to serve as the ing grassroots research and increase awareness of the “trends and twists” in the and Security provides counsel guest curator of Orlando’s retrieving the state’s hidden, contributions of Jews to the think tank’s forecast include: to the highest echelons of own Jewish history exhibit 250-plus year Jewish History, quality of life for all. • A succession crisis in the Israeli government and trains and its book, “Kehillah: A His- resulting in a major archive “Jews of Florida—Centu- Palestinian Authority, which the next generation of Israeli tory of Jewish Life in Greater and the MOSAIC: Jewish Life ries of Stories” is published may require IDF intervention national security specialists. Orlando.” in Florida exhibit that traveled by Arcadia Publishing & The to prevent a Hamas takeover. “When I was approached to 13 cities from 1990-1994. History Press and will release • The possibility that Russia in May 2015 to curate the In 1995, she transitioned on Jan. 6, 2020. The book will may move to actively oppose Kehillah exhibition to com- that project into the Jewish be available wherever local Israel’s freedom of action memorate the centennial of Museum of Florida on Miami books are sold and online at against Iranian targets in Congregation Ohev Shalom, I Beach, enveloping the col- arcadiapublishing.com. Syria. PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 27, 2019 Jewish Academy of Orlando partners with Christian and Muslim schools for Multi-faith program also saw a Torah and learned “God has given us many faiths transitional kindergarten how it is written. At the end of but only one world in which to through fifth grade. The the day the students socialized co-exist. May [our interfaith] school delivers a whole-child and even played dreidel. work help all of us cherish education fostering academic “Through the MEP our our commonalities and feel excellence and character students have, not only the enlarged by our differences.” education rooted in Jewish opportunity to learn about In this spirit, Rusonik values. Jewish Academy of other faiths, but also to build continued, “We are proud that Orlando is accredited by the bridges of understanding this program helps to promote Florida Council of Indepen- among their peers,” said Alan understanding, dialogue, dent Schools. Rusonik, head of school. unity and gives our students To learn more about Jewish When discussing interfaith and their peers tools to change Academy of Orlando, please dialogue, the Right Honorable the world.” visit: jewishacademyorlando. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Jewish Academy of Or- org or follow the school on former Chief Rabbi of the lando serves central Florida Facebook facebook.com/ United Kingdom, once said: students of all faiths from JewishAcademyOrlando. Altamonte Springs welcomes MEP students learning about the Torah. Jewish Academy of Orlando faith Education Program that Sheehy, worked to foster a fifth grade students partnered has been in place for 17 years. climate of peace among the the new Chabad Jewish Center with Muslim peers from Lead- The students meet at each children of the different Abra- ership Preparatory School and school to learn about each hamic faiths. Christian peers from Geneva other’s cultures and religions. The students spent the day School in a day of learning at The Multi-Faith Educa- in a variety of activities. They JAO. The event is the first of tion Program began when learned about the holidays and the schools’ three-part Multi- its founder, Louise Franklin played an Israel game. 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Shown here (l-r): Mrs. Devorah Leah Dubov, Mrs. Mussie Bronstein and Rabbi Mendy Bronstein watch as Rabbi Sholom Dubov affixes the mezuzah on the door of the Chabad Jewish Center.

Shabbat all day long On the second Friday of every month, Debbie Meitin races from one Shabbat ser- vice at a Jewish Pavilion assisted-living facility to another. On holidays, she comes prepared with extra stories and Judaic holiday items. All day, she diligently leads services and visits seniors as a volunteer for the Jewish Pavilion and then races home to get ready for her own Shabbat dinner and evening services at Temple Israel. Her combination of warmth, Judaic knowledge and a beautiful singing voice make her the ideal service leader. Meitin is adored by the seniors who reside in long-term care, the staff at the facilities and the Jewish Pavilion staff and volunteers.

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By Ron Kampeas such programs that Trump no longer wanted to use the tion of the $400 million per politics and, more recently, to Palestinians in the Gaza eliminated in 2018. (Peace term “two states.” Trump year Palestinians received led the fight to preserve the Strip. Mayor Pete Buttigieg WASHINGTON (JTA)—If activists have been told that himself has said he’s agnostic from the Bush and Obama two-state option. She was and Massachusetts Sen. where you spend your money Israeli-Palestinian dialogue on whether the ultimate goal administrations, but it rep- ferocious in advocating for Elizabeth Warren have been is the clearest sign of your will get no less than $10 mil- of peacemaking is one state resents Congress’ return to the people-to-people funding, vaguer, but both have indi- priorities, Congress seems lion of the $30 million.) or two. the fray—albeit with a caveat. even leveraging her long as- cated a willingness to use aid to be saying that it remains Nowhere mentioned in Foreign aid to the Pales- If the Palestinian Authority sociation with the American to pressure Israel. invested in Israeli-Palestinian the bills is the $175 million tinians dried up after Trump gives money to a terrorist or Israel Public Affairs Commit- The National Defense Au- peace and in robustly support- that Jared Kushner, Trump’s signed the Anti-Terrorism the family of a terrorist, its tee to get the powerful Israel thorization Act cleared the ing Israel’s defense systems. senior adviser and son-in-law, Clarification Act into law funds are subject to tort law. lobbying organization to push House last week and was en- The House of Represen- had sought for a “peace fund” last year. The act brought But by re-establishing a others for the money. dorsed Tuesday by the Senate. tatives threw its support that would seed money for relief to victims of terrorism relationship between the U.S. Lowey was instrumental Anti-missile technology this week behind a spend- cooperative ventures to spur frustrated that American State Department, which as well in getting the House has been proven effective ing package that restores businesses in the Palestinian courts would not advance disburses the aid, and the to increase support for a pro- in repelling the short-range support for what have long areas. their lawsuits against Pal- Palestinian Authority, which gram that has funded secu- missiles fired into Israel from been considered key planks Taken together with the estinian organizations, but receives it, Congress is reaf- rity for Jewish facilities by 50 the Gaza Strip. Also funded upholding an eventual two- recent endorsement of a two- it did so by declaring that firming the bilateralism that percent, to $90 million from is longer-range anti-missile state solution to the Israeli- state solution to the Israeli- once a Palestinian entity would be a predicate to U.S. $60 million. systems that could be used to Palestinian conflict. The Palestinian conflict passed accepted U.S. aid, that entity relations with a future Pales- Also this week, in a sepa- defend against missiles fired Senate is expected to like- by House Democrats with was subject to American tort tinian state. rate budget bill, Congress by Iran or its Lebanese ally, wise approve the bills. some Republican support, law and its assets could be The $10 million in funding approved $500 million for Hezbollah. The $1.3 trillion spending the spending bills appear to delivered to the victims. That for efforts to build relation- Israel’s anti-missile and anti- The act also budgets $25 package includes $75 million send the message that the led Palestinian officials to ships between Israelis and tunnel defense programs. million for anti-drone tech- in humanitarian aid for the two-state solution still has declare they could no longer Palestinians focuses on pro- Normally this wouldn’t be nology and extends coop- Palestinians and the same support in the U.S. govern- accept U.S. funds. moting the two-state outcome noteworthy, as the pro-Israel eration on anti-tunnel tech- amount for Palestinian se- ment—at least in Congress. The decision barely mat- from the grassroots. The Al- community typically gets nologies seen as critical not curity services. Palestinians The Trump administration, tered at the time, as Trump liance for Middle East Peace, exactly what it seeks from only to stopping Hamas and once could count on hundreds along with the government was ending virtually all hu- an umbrella group that led Congress. But the funding Hezbollah incursions across of millions of dollars in an- of Israeli Prime Minister manitarian aid to the Pal- lobbying for the funding, in a approval comes in the face Israeli borders, but human nual support from the United Benjamin Netanyahu, has estinians in any case. But it statement referred pointedly of threats by some lead- and drug traffickers working States, but that figure dropped retreated in recent years from posed challenges to lawmak- to “cross-border” funding in ing Democratic presidential the U.S.-Mexico border. to zero after President Donald that vision, which had been ers seeking to restore U.S. “Israel and Palestine”—a re- candidates to withhold some Still under consideration is Trump signed a law last year the official policy of both support. minder that two states is the of the $3.8 billion in annual legislation that would codify that made it difficult for them countries, not to mention This week’s spending pack- preferred outcome of peace defense assistance pledged the full $3.8 billion. to accept American aid. the consensus opinion of the age provides a workaround activists. to Israel by President Barack AIPAC celebrated the mis- The bill also provides $30 international community. that enables American aid to A key player in the resto- Obama to leverage conces- sile defense as a key bipartisan million to fund personal ex- Earlier this year Kushner, who reach Palestinians through ration was Rep. Nita Lowey, sions from the Jewish state. win. changes, including between has been one of the adminis- nongovernmental organiza- D-N.Y., the retiring chair- Sen. Bernie Sanders of “These critical provisions Israelis and Palestinians, tration’s key architects of a tions that provide humanitar- woman of the Appropriations Vermont has said he would will help Israel protect itself effectively restoring $10 mil- still-unreleased Middle East ian relief. Committee. Lowey has long divert some of the money to against mounting security lion in annual funding for peace plan, explained why he The $150 million is a frac- been a stalwart of pro-Israel support humanitarian aid threats,” it said in a statement. Makers of Krispy Kreme giving tens of millions to Holocaust survivors and education By Toby Axelrod The announcement comes the firm’s current directors the lives of so many,” Julius firm, foundation chair David 1942. Her husband ultimately months after the Reimann announced their plans in Berman, the Claims Con- Kamenetzky told AP. adopted the three children (JTA)—A major German family, which is worth at March to make amends. ference president, said in a In addition, the firm will do- that Emilie had with another industry family will donate least 20 billion euros (about According to the three- statement. “Elderly, poor nate 25 million euros annually man; two of them are among tens of millions of dollars to $22.27 billion), said historians pronged program announced Holocaust survivors need to educational programs on the four shareholders of JAB. support Holocaust survivors they had commissioned to last week, 5 million euros food, medicine and heat in the Holocaust and democracy. Kamenetzky told AP that and former forced laborers in explore the company history ($5.5 million) will be donated the winter. These funds will The new foundation is Reimann and his son were the Nazi era. found that its Nazi-era direc- to the Conference on Jew- enable thousands of survi- named for Alfred Landecker, early supporters of the Nazi In addition to one-time do- tors were dedicated National ish Material Claims Against vors to live in dignity.” a German Jew who was mur- Party, making donations nations to the Claims Confer- Socialists who severely abused Germany for distribution to The new Alfred Landecker dered in the Holocaust. Two even before Adolf Hitler rose ence and individual laborers, slave laborers. survivors in dire financial Foundation plans to distrib- of his grandchildren currently to power in 1933. In a state- the Reimann family’s JAB The company’s successor, need. Claims Conference vice ute another 5 million euros own 45 percent of JAB, ac- ment through the Claims firm has created a founda- JAB, is known worldwide for president Greg Schneider said as a form of compensation cording to the Jewish weekly Conference, Kamenetzky tion designed to distribute 25 such brands as Krispy Kreme the funds would be distributed to those forced to work Juedische Allgemeine. said the partnership with the million euros ($27.8 million) and Coty. over the coming three years to for the family’s chemical During the Nazi era, the Jewish organization was “a annually to programs teach- With the knowledge that 200 nonprofit organizations. factory, Benckiser. So far, Benckiser company was significant step for the Alfred ing about the Holocaust and their firm had built its suc- The money “will make more than 800 former slave owned and directed by Albert Landecker Foundation and democratic values. cess on the backs of slaves, a significant difference in laborers—non-Jewish Rus- Reimann and his son Albert our ambition of researching sian civilians and French Jr. The latter married Emilie and remembering the atroci- prisoners of war—have been Landecker, daughter of Alfred ties of the Holocaust, as well found, according to The Landecker. As a baptized as providing humanitarian Turkey allows Hamas to plan Associated Press. No con- Catholic, she continued work- assistance for survivors of the centration camp prisoners ing for the company even after Holocaust and former forced terror attacks against Israelis were used as laborers by the her father was deported in labor in World War II.” By Sam Sokol despite previously agreeing to graph report, Barkat called on curtail its activities. Among the United States to sanction FOR SALE JERUSALEM (JTA)—The its members living there are Turkey, calling it a “terror- Turkish government has al- senior Hamas leader Saleh supporting regime just like Beltone Amaze Hearing Aids lowed Hamas members to use al-Arouri, on whom the U.S. Iran.” the country as a safe haven has placed a $5 million bounty, According to a German gov- from which to plan attacks and Abdel Rahman Ghanimat, ernment document that was against Israelis. who was responsible for a wave leaked to the media in 2016, The Daily Telegraph cited of suicide bombings against Turkey has been bankrolling transcripts of Israeli inter- Israeli civilians. Hamas, which it does not con- rogations of suspected Pales- A Turkish “diplomatic sider a terrorist group despite tinian terrorists in its report source” who spoke with the its classification as such by the Tuesday. paper said that Hamas was United States and the European Not only do Hamas mem- “not a terrorist organisation” Union, as well as Egypt. bers have free rein to travel and condemned Jerusalem’s Tuesday’s report came only around the territory of the “baseless allegations.” days after Turkish President NATO member and osten- One plot hatched in Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted sible U.S. ally, the British would have seen a Palestinian Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh newspaper said, but that they man assassinate former Jeru- in Istanbul and promised are in regular contact with salem mayor Nir Barkat. The to “keep on supporting our Purchased two years ago for $6,500 and only worn twice. representatives of the Turkish would-be perpetrator, Adham brothers in Palestine.” Best ones on the market. Superior condition. intelligence community. Muselmani, was later arrested Amnesty International has According to the report, by the Israeli Security Agency, accused Turkey of committing Will sell for $3,250 or best offer. Ankara has allowed the group or Shin Bet. war crimes during its recent Please call Marci at 407-595-6061 to operate on Turkish soil In response to The Tele- incursion into northern Syria. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 27, 2019 Political left fights Trump’s fight against anti-Semitism By Caroline Glick present the anti-Semitic violence in Brooklyn more than happy to work with one another complaints in light of the “working definition as the product of white supremacists. to achieve their common goals. They cover of anti-Semitism... by the International Holo- (JNS)—The past week clarified a lot of things And while it is true that to date, white su- for one another—as Sanders and De Blasio caust Remembrance Alliance.” about the state of the American Jewish com- premacist anti-Semitism has been the most cover for the black anti-Semites in Brook- The IHRA definition of anti-Semitism munity—and its antagonists. lethal form of anti-Semitism in America, from lyn. They support one another, as both men was adopted by several governments and the The two assailants who walked into the a political and social perspective it poses a embrace Islamist anti-Semite Linda Sarsour. U.S. State Department. It provides examples kosher supermarket in Jersey City on Tuesday smaller danger to Jewish life in America than On Thursday, Rep. Rashida Tlaib claimed that of manifestations of anti-Semitic behavior and opened fire intentionally targeted Jews. the three other forms of active anti-Semitism white supremacists were responsible for the including “denying the Jewish people their The killers belonged to the black suprema- in America today: Progressive/socialist anti- attack in Jersey City. right to self-determination, e.g., by claiming cist, virulently anti-Semitic “Black Hebrew Semitism, Islamist anti-Semitism and black The place where the three types of anti- that the existence of the State of Israel is a Israelite” movement that claims its members anti-Semitism. Semites converge most powerfully and so racist endeavor; applying double standards are the true children of Israel and the Jews are These forms of Jew-hatred pose a greater present the greatest threat to Jewish life in by requiring of it a behavior not expected or satanic imposters. threat to Jewish life in America than white America is on college campuses. On cam- demanded of any other democratic nation; The shooting in Jersey City marked a pre- nationalist anti-Semitism for two reasons. puses throughout the United States, Jewish using the symbols and images associated with dictable escalation of the anti-Semitic attacks First, whereas white supremacists are politi- Americans are compelled to keep their heads classic anti-Semitism... to characterize Israel being carried out against Orthodox Jews in cal orphans, with no political party willing down or face abuse and harassment due to or Israelis; drawing comparisons of contem- the New York area. The focal points of the to embrace them, progressive, Islamist and their common efforts to ostracize Jewish porary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis;” and attacks to date have been the ultra-Orthodox black anti-Semites are deeply embedded in students and professors who fail to actively “holding Jews collectively responsible for the communities in Brooklyn. Over the past two the political left. Over the past 15 years, they condemn Israel. actions of the state of Israel.” years, the frequency of assaults has increased have become powerful actors in the Democratic The most direct way to handle the problem These are, of course, the standard practices sharply. Most have been perpetrated by black Party capable of bending the party to their will. is by applying the protections of the 1964 of anti-Semites on college campuses and be- anti-Semites. None have been carried out by The second reason they pose a greater Civil Rights Act to Jews. Title VI of the 1964 yond. So by ordering the federal government white supremacist anti-Semites. danger to Jewish life in America than white na- Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination on to use the IHRA definition as its framework This is an important distinction because tionalists is because while socialist, Islamist the basis of color, race and national origin for determining the validity of Title VI com- progressive politicians like New York Mayor Bill and black anti-Semites will not cooperate in programs and activities receiving federal plaints of anti-Semitic discrimination on De Blasio and Sen. Bernie Sanders routinely with white supremacist anti-Semites, they are financial assistance. campus, Trump provided Jews with the means Over the past several years, Congress made they have lacked to defend themselves from several attempts to amend Title VI to include that discrimination. He also carved a path to anti-Jewish discrimination. These efforts en- expose and fight the fastest growing and most Everywhere joyed broad bipartisan support. But they were politically and socially potent anti-Semitic all blocked by members of the progressive camp forces in America. The ugly untold story of a New inside the Democratic congressional caucus. Rather than report what he did, The New Like the anti-Semitic boycott activists ostraciz- York Times seemingly deliberately mischar- ing Jews on campuses, the progressive lawmak- acterized Trump’s actions. Jersey neighborhood ers claimed that expansion of the protections In its Twitter feed, the Times reported of Title VI to include anti-Jewish discrimina- Trump’s action thus: “President Trump will tion would undermine the free speech rights sign an executive order defining Judaism as a By Mel Pearlman Jersey City neighborhood, some news reports of anti-Israel activists on campuses. That is, nationality, not just a religion, thus bolstering revealed that ordinary people in the neighbor- they said the rights of anti-Semites to preach the Education Department’s efforts to stamp The horrific attack at the Jewish market hood were expressing agreement and support anti-Semitism superseded the rights of Jewish out ‘Boycott Israel’ movements on college near Newark a few weeks ago was intended to for the attack on Jews living in their neighbor- students not to be harassed. campuses.” be a massacre of Jewish children in a Jewish hood, and on Jewish businesses serving the President Donald Trump put an end to this This tweet was so off-base that it is impos- Day School next door to the kosher market. community; and that a few of these neighbors madness by signing an executive order requir- sible to view it as a mere misunderstanding Because of some courageous police work the were actually elated at what was happening. ing federal agencies dealing with allegations actual scene of the carnage was restricted to This insidious, ugly and basically ignored of anti-Semitism on campuses to consider the Left on page 5A a kosher market adjacent to the Jewish Day story of neighbors and ordinary citizens in School, saving the lives of dozens of children, the neighborhood expressing agreement and but unfortunately resulting in the loss of life support for the attack on Jews and Jewish of a policeman pursuing the terrorist and businesses is appalling. We need to thank the unsung two Jews and an Ecuadorian immigrant store Clearly, these people were expressing in worker in the store. the most abhorrent way their opposition and Make no mistake about it. This was an act hostility to an Orthodox Jewish presence in heroes keeping synagogues safe of domestic terrorism, anti-Semitism and rac- the neighborhood. What makes this incident ism. At first the media reported the site of the of hate and violence even uglier, if that was pos- By Jason D. Greenblatt women and children have been murdered in attack as a neighborhood store, deliberately sible, was that this was coming from members cold blood while reciting their holy prayers. omitting the fact that it was a Jewish Kosher of another minority in the community which WASHINGTON (JTA)—When I was about An analysis of why this is happening would market and clearly one of the intended targets apparently did not want Jews living in its midst. 19 years old, I took my first trip to Europe. I take volumes. My purpose in writing is instead of this terrorist. It described the perpetrator This bald-faced example of unlawful, despi- marveled at its beauty, its culture, its history to express deep appreciation. Thank you to the in a manner intended to disguise his racial or cable discrimination and hate by a minority and its architecture. men and women of our law enforcement, who religious identity even after he was identified as community who has greatly suffered gen- On this trip and many others that followed, each day put their lives at risk to protect us a member of an anti-Semitic group ironically erations of segregation and discrimination I shed many tears as I visited the numerous in our homes, our schools, our communities known as the Black Hebrew Israelites. in housing, employment, education and in a synagogues, Jewish museums and areas of and, as has been the case in Europe for many Initial media reports did not even bother to host of other areas, would now employ these historical importance which commemorated years, our synagogues. And of course, we must describe the venue of the attack as occurring same oppressive measures against the Jewish the horrors and evil that were perpetrated all express our deep gratitude to our friends in a Kosher market. ABC News in its evening minority community to keep them out of the upon the Jewish people in so many parts of and neighbors who volunteer for the Commu- report on the day of the occurrence refused neighborhood is shocking and intolerable. the continent during the Holocaust. nity Security Service and Secure Community to describe either the venue or the victims as Who is responsible for this and where is or That initial trip to Europe and each of my Network, organizations that train and watch Jewish even though their identity as Orthodox should I say is there the necessary religious many subsequent trips—first with friends, over us in our synagogues so that we can pray Jews was known immediately from the clothes and civic leadership in this community who then my wife, and then with my wife and six safely and connect with God. they were wearing and their presence in a can lead its flock in a better direction? children—mostly were wonderful experiences. Last Shabbat when I arrived at my syna- kosher grocery market. If you wish to comment or respond you Each was full of fun, learning, excitement and gogue, I greeted our CSS volunteers and one Of course, this is always the case when the can reach me at melpearlman322@gmail. entertainment. Each journey brought new of them pointed out that in the wake of the victims are Jews. Recently, a Reuter’s News com. Please do so in a rational, thoughtful, sights, senses, ideas and friends into my world. horrific attack in Jersey City days earlier, they Report headlined an incident, “Israeli soldier respectful and civil manner. Yet it was inevitable that each trip had its were now wearing bulletproof vests. kills Palestinian teenager.” One had to read Mel Pearlman holds B.S. & M.S. degrees in dark, gloomy and mournful parts, as I would Let that sink in a moment. These volunteers the full article to know that this particular physics as well as a J.D. degree and initially walk around absorbing the unfathomable not only watch over us, but the risk to them teenager was throwing firebombs indiscrimi- came to Florida in 1966 to work on the Gemini decimation of European Jewry. I was also has grown so much that they must now wear nately at Jewish and Arab civilians as well as and Apollo space programs. He has practiced disconcerted by the police or private security bulletproof vests to protect themselves while police officers trying to stop him. law in Central Florida since 1972. He has served presence at so many of the synagogues I visited. they protect us. But there is another story surrounding the as president of the Jewish Federation of Greater I was sad, confounded and upset to see that We can spend countless hours speaking terrorist attack near Newark that the news Orlando; was a charter board member, first vice such a presence was needed on a continent on about hate and anti-Semitism, and we should. media briefly and superficially touch on. There president and pro-bono legal counsel of the which 6 million Jews were brutally slaughtered. We must expose this pernicious hatred and was no in-depth follow-up on a story that Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education How is it possible, I wondered, that in cities fight it with all our might. But as important, revealed a greater danger in our society today. Center of Central Florida, as well as holding and countries where the land is so stained we should spend time thanking our brave and While this crime scene was playing out in this many other community leadership positions. with Jewish blood after a targeted, systematic wonderful law enforcement and the volunteers attempted annihilation of the Jewish people from our own communities who have taken THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. that European synagogues would need such this holy task upon themselves to protect us, protection? Was there no guilt or shame? Were our loved ones and our synagogues from harm ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ there no lessons learned? and danger. 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Rostow following [Palestinian Au- over the years to reach a peace State Mike Pompeo returned for peace and endangered This was Kerry’s “failed at- served as under secretary thority] President [Mahmoud] agreement with the Palestin- fire on Monday to a large group the security of America, tempt,” Pompeo explained, “to of state for political affairs Abbas’ announcement before ians and received nothing but of House Democrats who Israel and the Palestinian justify the... administration’s in the Johnson administra- the United Nations General bloodshed in return. He and lambasted him last month for people... [It also has] offered betrayal of Israel” at the United tion, and was instrumental Assembly on September 20, the administration he serves declaring that Israeli settle- a tacit endorsement of settle- Nations, when he allowed the in drafting U.N. Security 2017, ‘call[ing] on the Inter- also deserve credit for the ments in Judea and Samaria ments, their expansion and U.N. Security Council to pass Council Resolution 242, national Criminal Court... to many and varied pro-Israel are not illegal. associated demolitions of Resolution 2334 on Dec. 23, “which even today remains prosecute Israeli officials for policies implemented since In a letter to Michigan Palestinian homes...” 2016. the primary architecture their involvement in settle- U.S. President Donald Trump Rep. Andy Levin, who led Fully aware that the only Secondly, Pompeo said, for the Israeli-Palestinian ment activities...’” entered the White House. 106 of his colleagues to sign “severe damage” to “prospects the above move “received peace process.” Indeed, he said, “I doubt Sadly, however, nobody in a joint complaint against for peace” and “endanger- bipartisan condemnation,” as In 1983, Pompeo pointed that President Abbas, with Washington should harbor what they called the “State ment” to Israeli and Palestin- it “departed from decades of out, Rostow, who had been the apparent animus towards hope that the yet-to-be- Department’s unilateral re- ian security have been done bipartisan consensus, includ- dean of the Yale Law School Israel, would have taken such unveiled “deal of the century” versal on the status of settle- by the powers-that-be in ing from leading Democrats in before taking his post with an inappropriate and unlaw- will be more successful than ments, without any clear Ramallah and Gaza, whose both chambers of Congress.” the government, wrote that ful position absent the cover previous peace-plan fanta- legal justification,” Pompeo aim is to obliterate the Jew- In fact, he added, “It “Israel has an unassailable mistakenly granted under sies. Yes, even if every House picked apart each false claim ish state, Pompeo blasted revert[ed] to an approach legal right to establish settle- UNSCR 2334 and Secretary Democrat were replaced by a lobbed by the likes of “Squad” the Democratic reps for their last advanced... in 1978” by the ments in the West Bank.” Kerry’s unfortunate speech.” pro-Trump Republican, there members Reps. Ilhan Omar “foolish positions.” Carter administration, and For his fourth and final one- In other words, he con- is no chance of progress as (D-Minn.), Rashida Tlaib In his rebuttal, he focused subsequently reversed during two punch, Pompeo accused cluded, “The Obama-Kerry long as the Palestinian lead- (D-Mich.) and Alexandria on four arguments, beginning Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Kerry of having “saddled the departure from America’s ership and its vile ideology Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) with with the last kick in the pants Therefore, he went on, Trump administration with historic support of Israel has remain in place. the force of an ax and the that the previous administra- “While you are free to fixate a significant handicap in done nothing to make peace Being a smart guy and a slice of a razor blade. tion in Washington gave Israel on settlements as a barrier to advancing the cause of peace more attainable,” while the very different kind of diplo- Kudos to him for putting before being shunted out of peace, you are simply wrong by erroneously injecting into current “State Department’s mat from his predecessors, them in their place, particu- office. in referring to that view as the conflict an incorrect and recent determination that Pompeo probably knows this larly when their objections In the first place, he wrote, being subject to bipartisan largely irrelevant legal com- the establishment of Israeli already. But watching him are as far-fetched as their the State Department’s decree agreement ... ” ponent. This in turn has led civilian settlements in the bring down the House by objectives. did not constitute a reversal Then Pompeo blasted the to the hardening of positions, West Bank is not per se illegal turning the peace tables on Take their ridiculous as- of policy, but “of a legal de- Democratic representatives’ especially on the Palestin- is an important step in the it was a pleasure nevertheless. sertion, for instance, that termination by [former U.S.] third assertion—that the de- ian side. By way of example, peace process... [and] creates Ruthie Blum is an Israel- the announcement about the Secretary [of State John] cision on settlements showed the closing of the Office of the right platform for further based journalist and author legitimacy of Israeli settle- Kerry, made during the a “blatant disregard” for the the General Delegation of progress...” of “To Hell in a Handbasket: ments “has discredited the waning days of the Obama Fourth Geneva Convention. the Palestinian Liberation Pompeo is right for calling Carter, Obama, and the ‘Arab United States as an honest administration, that the On the contrary, he stated, Organization in Washington the Democrats to task for Spring.’” Johnson’s victory spells doom for Democrats By Dr. Joseph Frager lesson of Johnson’s victory, Ronald Reagan’s victory in Corbyn “a uniquely weak It is also, however, the are a lot sharper than the however, “is screaming right 1980. Theresa May was elected candidate.” “Trump phenomenon” that media wants to admit. Presi- (JNS)—As America suffers in your face,” said Democratic in July 2016 prior to Trump’s There will be many analy- the media fails to recognize dent Trump has fulfilled through an impeachment strategist James Carville. victory in November 2016. If ses of Corbyn’s crushing that propelled Johnson to his campaign promises. circus, Great Britain on Dec. Indeed, Democratic presiden- it follows the trend, Johnson’s defeat. According to Bloom- victory. President Trump is The impeachment hear- 13 acted decisively, voting tial candidates Joseph Biden victory spells doom for the berg, Corbyn’s “catastrophic admired by many more in the ings against him have also overwhelmingly for Prime and Michael Bloomberg have Democrats. defeat”(his words) had a lot world than he is given credit irritated a large portion of Minister Boris Johnson and both voiced concerns that Of course, not everyone to do with the Labour leader’s for in the media; a vote for the American public. If the his Conservative Party. the Democratic Party’s lurch agrees. blatant anti-Semitism. Johnson was also a vote for British could see through the The impeachment proceed- to the left is dangerous and David Axelrod, who was The British people made an Trump. Among other things, morass of British politics, I ings against President Donald self-defeating. President Barack Obama’s important statement by reject- the British were savvy enough have faith that the American Trump had already given him To make matters worse, the former chief strategist, called ing Corbyn and his views. They to realize that the good re- people will follow suit and a political boost (recall that history of Conservative victo- Brexit, the withdrawal of the showed they would not tolerate lationship between Johnson re-elect President Donald Bill Clinton won a second ries in Great Britain does not United Kingdom from the an anti-Semitic prime minis- and Trump could indeed be Trump. term after an impeachment bode well for the Democrats. European Union, “a unique ter. This is real and significant helpful to Brexit and their Dr. Joseph Frager is the first process), along with the jit- Margaret Thatcher was circumstance,” and U.K. progress in the face of growing own economy. vice president of the National ters to some Democrats. The elected in May 1979 prior to Labour Party leader Jeremy anti-Semitism the world over. The American people, too, Council of Young Israel. Left From page 4A that Jews aren’t American the message and ran with it. “We said it before and we’ll Ben-Ami were directing their dress at the Israeli-American nationals. Halie Soifer, the executive say it again—Donald Trump is statements toward the “apo- Council’s annual conference by the paper of record for the And by writing the purpose director of the Jewish Demo- the biggest threat to American litical” Jewish establishment in Miami. Trump’s hour-long liberal establishment. The of the effort was to “stamp out cratic Council of America, Jews,” she added. in the hopes of mobilizing it event was a love fest. Trump assertion that Trump’s move ‘Boycott Israel’ movements on accused Trump of being “par- J Street’s executive director against the pro-Jewish execu- exuded warmth and respect “defined Judaism” smacks of college campuses,” rather than tially responsible” for the rise Jeremy Ben-Ami echoed the tive order. toward his audience and to- cultural appropriation, and protect Jewish students from of anti-Semitism in America. criticism of BDS advocates In the event, they failed. The ward Israel and they returned as such, it makes Trump’s anti-Semitic harassment, the “If President Trump truly in Congress and on campuses Anti-Defamation League and the sentiment. decision sound like an act of Times made the order seem wanted to combat anti-Sem- by claiming that the executive the American Jewish Commit- He promised to fight anti- aggression against Jews. like a political ploy rather itism,” she said, “he would ac- order harms the free speech tee both applauded Trump’s Semitism in America with By falsely claiming Trump than a civil rights action long cept responsibility for his role rights of anti-Israel activists. executive order. But Soifer the same energy with which defined Judaism as a na- supported by Democrats and in perpetuating anti-Semitic In his words, “The executive and Ben-Ami had grounds to he defends Israel and brought tionality, the Times made it Republicans alike. conspiracy theories and em- order, like the stalled congres- think the ADL and AJC would people onto the stage to out- sound like Trump was saying Liberal Jews pounced on boldening white nationalism.” sional legislation it is based join them in characterizing line the work the administra- on, appears designed less to Trump’s friendliness and tion has done to combat anti- combat anti-Semitism than to support for Jewish people as Jewish bigotry in America and have a chilling effect on free anti-Semitism. Earlier this throughout the world. Letters To The Editor legations of anti-Semitism speech and to crack down on week, they did. 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By Lisa Huberman women get near universal In an anxiety spiral, Midge acclaim. nearly exposes Shy’s closeted Critics have long called out So I rooted for Midge Maisel homosexuality onstage dur- “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on her stand-up comedy jour- ing her set, leading Shy’s co-creator Amy Sherman- ney, even if her selfishness manager, Reggie, to fire her Palladino for the lack of diver- made that hard. and Susie from the remain- sity in her shows about pushy, Usually the person bearing ing shows. fast-talking white ladies. This the brunt of her recklessness Initially, my experience outcry probably motivated has been her manager, Susie, of binging the new season Sherman-Palladino to set who works hard to book her was actually exhilarating. “Maisel” in the 1950s, when gigs only to have Midge’s sud- Every time Stephanie Hsu’s its sheer whiteness could den revelation of principles Mei and Sterling K. Brown’s be blamed on historical ac- making it all unravel. When Reggie graced the screen I curacy. her deviations from the script leapt for joy; their presence Still, I went into “Maisel” lead her to call out people like made the world of the show two years ago excited to see a Sophie Lennon and Phyllis richer and more dynamic. gorgeous, prestige show with a Schlafly, you could still be on It was moving to see Midge female Jewish lead, even if the Midge’s side because she was connect with Shy and sup- Midge Maisel, played by Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan, does her stand-up routine in casting and reliance on broad speaking truth to power about port him after suffering a season 3 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Jewish stereotypes were not women who represented gar- homophobic attack on the ideal. I’ve struggled with my bage ideas. In comedy terms, road. Midge may always be Yom Kippur sermon in her like I “fit.” I found my voice as position to bolster her fragile own internalized misogyny she was “punching up” as “Borscht Belt Barbie,” but initial stand-up set was all an artist through my encoun- ego. When called out, it’s not about writing Jewish female opposed to “punching down.” she was capable of empathiz- about what Joel and his sec- ters with people from very enough for us as Jews to rest characters, and I loved seeing But her screw-up in season ing beyond her privilege. retary had done to her. Of different backgrounds from on our community’s past Sherman-Palladino actually 3 with Shy Baldwin, the Harry But that assumes she knew course, after being cheated my own. But when nonwhite record of racial justice activ- writing Jewish characters af- Belafonte-esque crooner who she had any privilege to begin on, it’s understandable that friends have trusted me with ism. We must constantly work ter putting her witty banter invites Midge on his tour so with. Midge would have some traumas, I have not cared for toward a more just world—not into the mouths of WASPs for his act is more palatable to Season 3 ends right after kvetching to do, but it’s a them as well as I should. only for those who look like us. years (looking at you “Gilmore white audiences, is different. Reggie fires her, so we have stark contrast to the themes As a writer and activist, I try In my dream version of Girls”). And it was exciting to (Warning: Spoilers ahead for no idea how Midge will process of the holiday. In the Uneta- to use my proximity to white- season 4, I’d love to see see a show about loud Jewish the season 3 finale.) this or how the show will hold nah tokef prayer, God judges ness to be more empathetic to Midge put her wit, charm her accountable. 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Like Midge, I am an Ash- experience will lead Midge to But I’m sure Midge would knenazi Jewish woman from a become more introspective make it look marvelous. reasonably progressive family and start showing up for This story originally ap- Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel who struggled with feeling others even if they aren’t in a peared on Alma. Proudly Serving Our Community Heartwarming interaction For Over 35 Years between generations L’dor v’dor ... From Generation to Generation • Traditional Jewish Funerals • Non-Traditional Services • Interstate Shipping • Pre-Arranged Funerals Shalom Assurance Plan • Headstones, Grave Markers 407-599-1180 640 Lee Road • Orlando, Florida W.E. “Manny” Adams, LFD Samuel P. (Sammy) Goldstein, Exec. Director Jewish Pavilion kindergartners visited with senior residents of Savannah Court in Mai- tland for a Chanukah party. www.bethshalommemorialchapel.com Through the Jewish of kisses (Hershey’s that warming. 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By Ben Sales an amp, a cantor, a rabbi, a violinist, a cellist, a drummer CHICAGO (JTA)—Josh and another guitarist. Nelson sat onstage in front This was their second 2 of 5,000 people, accompa- 1/2-hour session in as many nied by eight other musi- days. Later in the same session cians and perched next to they debated which salads to a ginormous video screen order for lunch. Now they bearing the words to one of were arguing over a word that Judaism’s central prayers, is usually whispered silently. the Shema. According to standard Israeli It was the largest Shabbat pronunciation, the last syl- service in America and the lable is stressed. But Cantor apex of the Reform Jewish Rosalie Will, the Union for movement’s biennial con- Reform Judaism’s worship ference, which ended here and music director, did not on Sunday morning. The expect the 5,000 worshippers service had a vibe that was to adhere to Hebrew grammar. half Jewish rock concert, “I think more of the Jews half revival tent. Thousands go ‘mal-CHOO-toe,’” she said. of worshippers sat in cush- “Even if that makes all of us ioned chairs while Nelson’s cringe.” Rob Dicker/Union for Reform Judaism band led the service accom- At that point, a cacophony Friday night prayers at the Union for Reform Judaism Biennial featured a 78-person choir and screens projecting the panied by a rabbi, cantor, of suggestions erupted as words of the service, Dec. 13, 2019. 78-person choir and a couple band members sang the of others. two pronunciations at each Judaism places no limits on the service moved from a folk where it’s like, oh my God, it’s both Nelson and Will said, From the rear seats of Mc- other, always perfectly in musical instruments or the tune composed by a Reform beaten to death, but we know was transitioning from the Cormick Place, the largest tune, as if competing over use of electricity on Shabbat. singer to a Moroccan Jewish that that’s a moment everyone concert-like mood to one of convention center in North which sounded better. What For most Conservative and melody to a spoken interlude is going to just sing it.” silent, personal prayer. During America, they looked like stick was more important? Being Orthodox Jews, the opposite about resisting labels and The Friday night service the practice session on Thurs- figures. Almost everyone kept technically correct or saying is true. Saturday morning is definitions. was just one of several ways day, they told the musicians their eyes glued to the video the word the way most of the typically the main service, “We are many identities the conference tried to push on a couple of occasions to screens, which alternated room would? and musical instruments and and loves, many genders and the boundaries of prayer. slow down, draw out a melody between closeups of the clergy “Do what the bad Jews do,” video are either discouraged none,” said Rabbi Jill Maderer, That morning, attendees a little longer. and the text of the prayers someone said in jest. That or verboten. But at the bien- one of the service leaders. could choose between a yoga- The mega-sized service they were reciting. No prayer settled it. nial, Friday night is the main “We are in between roles, at centered worship and a service was appropriate for the vast, books required. On Friday night, Cantor event. And Nelson and his the intersection of histories, with Israeli leaders. The day pillared atrium where it was The service featured high Daniel Mutlu said “mal- band could do nearly whatever or between place and place.” before, a few dozen people held. But if only for a few mo- production values and mov- CHOO-toe.” And 5,000 wor- they wanted to enhance it. The service included plenty went to a service centered ments, they hoped it could feel ing liturgical texts while shippers sang along without “I think that music is a re- of traditional elements, too, around electronic dance mu- intimate, too. And to make spanning an array of musical skipping a beat. ally broad point of access to and its overall structure sic. Some people laconically that happen, they knew they genres. But the day before, The URJ Biennial, one of people, and people respond wasn’t all that different from waved their hands in the air. A had to pronounce every word Nelson, the biennial’s artistic the largest Jewish religious differently to different styles,” an Orthodox Friday night couple others sat cross-legged of the Shema the right way. director, still wasn’t sure how conferences in the United said Nelson, the biennial’s service, though the prayers on the floor with their eyes “When the congregation to handle the pronunciation of States, is much like other artistic director. “So the more were shorter. Both Nelson closed. sings Shema for the first time, the Shema’s second line. The mass Jewish gatherings. points of access we can cre- and Will said they chose some “I as a pray-er want to feel it’s the single most power- first four words are “Baruch There were sessions on Torah ate musically for people, the well-known Jewish melodies different things,” Will said. ful moment they have while shem k’vod malchooto.” It study, social justice, politics, more likely they are to have to give worshippers a sense “Sometimes I might want to they’re here,” Nelson said. “If was that fourth word, and its Israel. At any given moment, a spiritual experience that’s of familiarity. feel small, sometimes I want to I’m creating that moment and three syllables, that bedeviled hundreds of Jewish baby meaningful to them. There’s “People will be like, sigh,” be in unison with my ‘chevra’ facilitating that moment, I’m Nelson. boomers wearing lanyards no one right answer.” Will said, exhaling deeply. [social group].” going to approach that with “Is it ‘mal-CHOO-toe‘ or stood around schmoozing. What emerged was an “After something that was One challenge of design- the sense of giving them the ‘mal-choo-TOE?’” he asked There was swag. There were experimental service with a sort of new, here’s a [melody] ing the Friday night service, space to feel that together.” at a rehearsal on Thursday boxed lunches. There was range of styles and moods morning. plenty of coffee, yet somehow modeled after the inclusiv- Nelson sat behind a key- never enough. ity that the Reform move- board with an acoustic guitar But Friday night was dif- ment strives for. In addition Peace of mind slung across his lap in the ferent, the confluence of two to prayers, the video feed bland conference room that unique aspects of Reform displayed poems, pictures, Stories from the Orlando Senior Help Desk served as the band’s practice Judaism. 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refers to Jewish ‘brutes’ Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- By Josefin Dolsten “speaking as a private citizen Americans who believe they Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; not as an elected member descended from the biblical 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. (JTA)—A Board of Educa- of the Jersey City Board of Israelites. Some adherents Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. tion member in Jersey City Education.” hold anti-Semitic views. JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. has sparked controversy with In the post, Terrell said “6 The city’s mayor, Steven social media comments fol- rabbis were accused of selling Fulop, called for Terrell to Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, lowing the shooting last week body parts” and seemed to step down. 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at a kosher market there. imply that there was value in ”My opinion is that she Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- “Where was all this faith and the shooters’ message. The should resign,” he told the 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. hope when Black homeowners post has since been taken Hudson County View. “That were being threatened, intimi- down, according to the Hud- type of language has no place Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. dated and harassed by I WANT son County View. in our schools and no place jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; TO BUY YOUR HOUSE brutes “Mr. Anderson and Ms. amongst elected officials. Her Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Graham went directly to comments don’t represent of the jewish community? Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, (sic) They brazenly came on the kosher supermarket,” Jersey City or the sentiment the property of Ward F Black she wrote of the shooters. “I in the community at all.” 321-777-2770. homeowners and waved bags believe they knew they would Fulop, who is Jewish, told Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- of money,” Joan Terrell wrote come out in body bags. What JTA on Friday that an influx 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat on Facebook, according to is the message they were of Orthodox Jews in recent services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. a screenshot circulating on sending? Are we brave enough years had created tension in social media. to explore the answer to the Greenville neighborhood, Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. Terrell was commenting their message? Are we brave which has a significant Afri- betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. on an article about an event enough to stop the assault can-American community. Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. attended by faith leaders and on the Black communities At times, some of the Jews congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. community representatives of America?” “aggressively” attempted in Jersey City following the Terrell did not respond to to buy homes, Fulop said, Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; Dec. 10 attack in which two requests from the Jewish Tele- which led to resentment and Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. shooters killed two Orthodox graphic Agency for comment complaints from some local Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; Jews and a non-Jewish worker by phone or email. residents, although there were Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. at the JC Kosher Supermarket, State officials believe the no previous attacks. as well as a police officer at a suspects were motivated People familiar with the Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, nearby cemetery. by anti-Semitic and anti- Greenville Jewish community Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. A screenshot of her com- law enforcement beliefs and told JTA after the shooting Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. ments started circulating are probing possible ties with that community members bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. Monday on social media. the Black Hebrew Israelites, had gotten along well with Terrell wrote that she was a movement of African- locals. Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Jews who go to Israel before Messiah will Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; look like ‘angels’ to those who come after www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., By Eli Berk the story explained. “These the Chosen People are full of Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Jews valued spiritual growth hatred and murder? Can you Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; A rabbi explained the ben- more than financial gain or imagine if that was the light www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th efits of making aliyah before comfort.” of Torah that was sent out the Messiah sends out the final “We are clearly reaching into the world? In truth, that Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. call, noting that the recent the end of history,” Rabbi is precisely the opposite of the Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. anti-Semitic mass shooting in Winston said. “For all we message that Israel and the Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- Jersey City may have been an know, Moshiach is right here IDF is giving the world. But 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. end-of-days endgame wake- now, about to reveal himself the powers of darkness are up call for Jews to come home at any moment. At that point, twisting the truth.” Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- to Israel. the door closes, marking the The rabbi compared the 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. In the wake of the anti-Se- difference between making extreme nature of current Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for mitic mass shooting in Jersey aliyah before the Moshiach events to the plot in a movie. City, the fourth such shooting or after Moshiach.” “Until recently, history services and holiday schedules. in 14 months, a group of rab- Rabbi Winston explained went along logically like a Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- bis redoubled their efforts in that in the end-of-days, people movie that needs a long time gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. will hear God’s call in stages. to set up the conclusion. As a project that calls on Jews in Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- the exile to return home to Is- “This happened in the Exo- the movie comes near to the rael. Rabbi Pinchas Winston, dus from Egypt as well,” Rabbi end, the plot gets more dra- Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv a prolific end-of-days author, Winston explained. “When matic because it is wrapping Please call for times. explained this in a video. He Moses first returned, some up the story. Everything in Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- cited Tuv Ha’Aretz (goodness listened to him but most did the news is dramatic because Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. of the land), a collection of not. Every step of the way, after we are getting close to the traditional homiletic teach- each plague and each miracle, end. Anyone with the eyes to Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- ings written by Rabbi Natan more people listened. When see understands that what is 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Schapira in 1655. Rabbi the Plague of Darkness hit, happening now, every detail, Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Schapira moved to Israel from only one-fifth of the Jews were every attack against the Jews, Cracow, Poland and became ready to leave. But that was everything that happens to Is- Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat the chief Ashkenazic Rabbi the last call and according to rael, actually began hundreds service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. of Jerusalem, shortly after Jewish tradition, four-fifths of of years ago. We are at the Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. his arrival. the Jews died in that plague.” wrap up, the end. The pace is mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Rabbi Winston relates one “There was a general awak- picking up.” Thursday, 10:00 a.m. story in the book that tells of ening after the Holocaust but The rabbi explained that the days-to-come after the most Jews stayed where they coming to Israel before the Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: Messiah has revealed himself were. The 9-11 attacks should Messiah was even more sig- Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. and after all the wars are over. have been another wake-up nificant an act of love than Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. “The world is the way it is call. Very few heard it that performing the biblical com- supposed to be,” Rabbi Win- way and most kept living life mandments. Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; ston said. “What we dream of. as usual. There have been “We do the commandments Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. At that time, all the Jews from three mass shootings in the because we have to,” Rabbi Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. all around the world will come U.S. targeting Jews. Anti- Winston said, giving an anal- to the land of Israel because Semitism is on the rise and ogy. ‘It is like a husband who Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. it will be clear that is where Europe is even worse. Just like thinks he shows love for his templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by we all belong.” in Egypt, very few people are wife by fidelity and creating Torah study. The rabbi describes how willing to get it. The Jews in a home. That is what he is Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road people arriving in Israel after Israel will have to go through required to do. But by going 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 the arrival of the Messiah will Gog and Magog but outside of above and beyond what is p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. be greeted by the sight of what Israel it will be even worse.” required, by buying flowers, appears to be angels flying The rabbi noted that last that is how he shows love.” Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. overhead. week’s shooting in Jersey City “Jews are required to keep shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. “They’ll turn to Moshiach has powerful significance. the Sabbath, to eat kosher, to Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, (Messiah) and ask, ‘What is “They called themselves pray, and all the other com- that? Angels?” the rabbi said. the Black Hebrew Israelite,” mandments. But we show our 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, “Moshiach will tell them that Rabbi Winston said. “On the love for God by doing things 7:30 p.m. those are the Jews who came surface, it sounds like Jews that are not commandments; Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. to Israel before the Messiah killing ourselves. But what by choosing to live in Israel. tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. was revealed. they really want is to kill the When someone says that they “These Jews made aliyah Jews and replace us. Can you (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa when it was still difficult,” imagine a world in which Messiah on page 15A PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 27, 2019 The top 10 Jewish stories of 2019

By JTA staff Passover, a gunman opened a head-mounted camera, Blue and White party led by American Israel Public Affairs Here’s more on how the fire at a Chabad synagogue tried to blast his way inside. former general Benny Gantz. Committee pays politicians election could affect Jews. (JTA)—For many Jews in the San Diego suburb of When the synagogue’s forti- Netanyahu failed to form a to be pro-Israel. Omar drew The #MeToo movement around the world, there’s Poway, killing one person and fied doors kept him out, he government, so Israelis went quick rebukes from leading hits the Jewish commu- probably no love lost for 2019. injuring three. The accused turned and shot Jana Lange, back to the polls in September Democrats and subsequently nity As the year draws to a gunman told a 911 dispatcher who had reprimanded him for and again delivered no clear apologized. The following Michael Steinhardt, the close, the Jewish community that he did it because “Jew- making too much noise. Then winner: 33 seats for Blue and month, President Donald Jewish megadonor who continues to grapple with ish people are destroying the Balliet proceeded to a nearby White, 32 for Likud. First Trump piled on, calling the helped found Birthright the continued rise of global white race.” kebab shop, where he shot Netanyahu tried to form a Democrats the “anti-Jewish” Israel and supports a wide anti-Semitism—one major The Poway attack shook the and killed a man identified government, then Gantz. party. In August, Trump range of Jewish institutions, community in Europe is American Jewish community, only as Kevin S. Balliet later Neither succeeded. upped the ante, saying that was accused of a pattern of facing the possible election which was still reeling from told police he was motivated Israel has now entered un- anyone who voted for a propositioning and sexu- as prime minister of a man the shooting attack at the by anti-Semitism. charted territory: It appears Democrat was guilty of “dis- ally inappropriate remarks who many Jews consider an Tree of Life synagogue in Worshippers remained headed for a third election, loyalty,” a comment that drew to women. anti-Semite. And Israel is Pittsburgh that killed 11 wor- in the synagogue for hours likely to take place in early condemnation from critics According to an investiga- caught in the grip of political shippers at Shabbat services. before they were evacuated March. The only thing Israelis who said it evoked classic tion by The New York Times paralysis following two fruit- As the one-year anniversary by police to a nearby hospital, probably agree on right now anti-Semitic tropes. and ProPublica, the journal- less elections (with a prime of the shooting approached in where they continued their is how unpalatable another Meanwhile, Democratic ism nonprofit, seven women minister facing prosecution October, the community held holiday services. election will be. politicians were trending left- alleged that Steinhardt made for corruption). a number of memorial events “It was intense and emo- Here’s an explainer on how ward on Israel, with several sexual requests of them Meanwhile, with a U.S. that made it clear the after- tional,” one participant said. we got here. of the leading candidates for while they were seeking his presidential election loom- shocks were still being felt. The shooting sent shock Netanyahu faces corrup- the presidential nomination financial support. Steinhardt ing next year that is sure to “I live with Oct. 27 every waves through the tiny tion charges saying they were prepared to denied the accusations, but be bitterly contested, there’s minute of every hour of every Jewish community of Halle, As if the Israeli political use American aid as leverage acknowledged a pattern of little reason to think we’re in day, and I will for the rest of which numbers about 500 situation wasn’t compli- to pressure Israel. The shift- comments “that were boor- for a smoother ride in 2020. my life,” Rabbi Jeffrey Myers people. It also sparked out- cated enough, Prime Minister ing center of gravity on Israel ish, disrespectful, and just These are the Jewish sto- said. rage from leaders of German Benjamin Netanyahu was prompted pushback from the plain dumb.” ries that most captured our Two killed in Yom Kip- Jewry, who demanded to indicted in November on party’s so-called moderate In the wake of the accusa- attention in 2019 and whose pur attack on German know why the synagogue was multiple charges of corrup- wing and prompted the cre- tions, the organized Jewish reverberations are likely to synagogue left unguarded on the holiest tion, including bribery and ation of a new organization, community’s longtime focus be felt well into the next ride As 51 people gathered day of the Jewish calendar. breach of public trust. the Democratic Majority for on encouraging endogamy around the sun. for Yom Kippur services in Josef Schuster, head of the The most serious case al- Israel, dedicated to cultivat- and child rearing—long The Poway synagogue the German city of Halle, Central Council of Jews in leges that Netanyahu traded ing support for the Jewish among Steinhardt’s favored shooting Stephan Balliet, clad in Germany, called the failure political favors to the largest state in the party. philanthropic objectives— In April, on the last day of combat gear and wearing “scandalous,” and said if shareholder of the telecom- With a sure-to-be-nasty drew increasing scrutiny. police had been present they munications giant Bezeq presidential election looming A measles outbreak hits could have disarmed the in exchange for favorable in 2020, both sides were pre- the Orthodox commu- gunman before he harmed news coverage. 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‘The Marvelous Mrs. exodus from Auschwitz was U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, The building, which was over a century old to receive days after Beverly Hills Maisel’ renewed for 4th our exodus from captivity.” recognize Israeli sovereignty constructed in 1927, had not a kindergarten enrollment synagogue vandalized season Other posts show his hatred on the Golan Heights and been renovated since 1981. letter recently, the Ynet news By Sam Sokol By Ron Kampeas for white people, the police close the Palestinian mission The synagogue was founded site reported. (JTA)—Three Los Angeles (JTA)—“The Marvelous and the LGBTQ community, in Washington, D.C., had in 1882 as a Reform congre- “Are they crazy?” Eshed Jewish schools were tagged Mrs. Maisel,” the Emmy according to the ADL. “severely damaged prospects gation but later changed its was quoted as asking, joking with anti-Semitic graffiti days Award-winning series about Reports last week said for peace, and endangered the affiliation to Conservative. that he didn’t mind because after a synagogue in Beverly a 1950s protofeminist Jewish Anderson made social media security of America, Israel, and Today it has more than 5,000 “it’s been a few years since Hills was found vandalized. stand-up comic, will return for posts that showed a bias the Palestinian people.” members. I’ve attended kindergarten, A swastika and hateful mes- a fourth season, its creators against Jews and the police. The lawmakers also as- Leaders of different faiths and that was in Poland.” He sages including the phrase said just after the third season State officials said last week serted that the new policy on attended the ceremony on Dec. had emigrated from Poland “time to pay” were found started streaming on Amazon. they believe the suspects were settlements violated interna- 8, as well as City Councilman 80 years ago. spray-painted at the American “We were thrilled to hear motivated by anti-Semitic tional law. Keith Powers. Local officials are calling it Jewish University in Bel Air, that for the fourth time, we do and anti-law enforcement In his response, Pompeo The synagogue’s board a computer snafu. Ynet quoted the Westwood Charter School not have to pack up and vacate beliefs and are probing pos- said the State Department chairman, Marc Becker, a local official who blamed and Milken Community High the premises,” Amy Sherman- sible ties with the Black He- “did not reverse any policy” praised the expansion in a the confusion on a database School on Tuesday, accord- Palladino and Daniel Palladino brew Israelites, a movement but rather “reversed a legal statement. program erasing the first digit ing to a report on the LAist said Thursday, according to of African-Americans who determination by Secretary “What we have accom- of their ages. website. Deadline Hollywood. “We’d believe they descended from [John] Kerry” that he said plished here is quite stagger- Eshed was one of the found- On Saturday, a suspect de- like to thank Amazon for all the biblical Israelites. Some had been made “in an failed ing—but these walls are not ers of Kibbutz Hanita and scribed as a white male entered their faith and support, their adherents hold anti-Semitic attempt to justify the Obama what defines us, rather it’s our fought in the Special Night the Nessah Synagogue, a Per- partnership and enthusiasm, views. Administration’s betrayal of commitment to our values, to Squads founded by Wingate, sian Jewish congregation in and for letting us hang with Jews dance with Torah Israel” by allowing the passage our community and to genera- a Christian Zionist figure Beverly Hills, and vandalized our favorite people, the cast on German street that of a U.N. Security Council tions to come,” he said. revered in Israel for his role the sanctuary, tearing prayer and crew of Maisel, for a little had been named for resolution condemning Israeli As part of the expansion, the in training prestate Jews in books and strewing Torah while longer.” Hitler settlement. community opened a six-story combat, when the Arabs of scrolls on the floor. The series has garnered a By Sam Sokol “While you are free to fixate learning center in 2017. Mandatory Palestine rose up In September, “Free Pales- closet full of awards, including (JTA)—Hundreds of Jews on settlements as a barrier to Jewish group to repair against British rule. tine” was spray-painted on the 16 Emmys. Rachel Brosnahan danced down a street in Ger- peace, you are simply wrong earthquake-struck home After the mistake was front of the Baba Sale Congre- also has won numerous promi- many that had been named in referring to that view as of Albanian Muslim discovered, a local official gation in the Fairfax district nent awards as the titular for Adolf Hitler during a Torah being subject to bipartisan whose father saved Jews told Ynet that “we would be of the city and “Six million $ character. dedication ceremony. agreement,” he wrote, add- By Cnaan Liphshiz honored to host him in our was not enough” was drawn in Orthodox community The scroll in Freiburg im ing that the resolution and (JTA)—An Albanian Mus- schools so he can tell children marker on the welcome sign raises $50,000 for fam- Breisgau was dedicated Sun- “self-justifying remarks by lim man whose house was his amazing life story.” affixed to the gate of the city’s ily of Jersey City detec- day to Israeli terror victims, Secretary Kerry have saddled destroyed in an earthquake Prince Charles to visit Temple Ahavat Shalom. tive killed during deadly and some of its letters had been the Trump Administration will have it rebuilt by a Holo- Israel and West Bank in LAist cited the Anti-Defa- raid on kosher market written by Jews who had lost with a significant handicap in caust commemoration group official capacity mation League as stating that By Ron Kampeas relatives in attacks, according advancing the cause of peace in honor of his father’s rescue By Sam Sokol there have been 36 such inci- (JTA)—Orthodox Jews from to the local Chabad emissary, by erroneously injecting into of Jews. JERUSALEM (JTA)— dents in Los Angeles in 2019. New York areas just north of a Rabbi Yakov Gitler. the conflict an incorrect and The home of Muhamet Prince Charles, heir to the Ukrainian court rein- deadly attack on a Jersey City “Today we proved that no largely irrelevant legal com- Bicaku, 83, was devastated British throne, will visit Israel states diplomat who kosher supermarket raised matter what happens to the ponent” that had caused the during the Nov. 26 calamity for the first time in an of- blamed Jews for World $50,000 for the family of a Jewish nation, we blossom and Palestinians to harden their that claimed the lives of at ficial capacity next month in War II and posed with detective slain by shooters on we are alive,” he told Chabad positions. least 55 people in the Balkan order to attend the upcoming ‘Mein Kampf’ cake their way to the store. Online. Biopic about Israeli nation. During the Holocaust, World Holocaust Forum at Yad By Sam Sokol The assailants who targeted Speaking to The Jerusalem attorney for accused Bicaku’s father, Mefail, and Vashem. JERUSALEM (JTA)—A JC Kosher Supermarket on Post, Gitler said it was a “very Palestinian terrorists older brother, Njazi, sheltered According to The Jewish Ukrainian court ruling called Wednesday in a shooting spree special Torah.” shortlisted for Oscar about 20 Jewish families from Chronicle, the British royal for the reinstatement of a shot dead Jersey City Detective “The Torah was started 14 By Sam Sokol the Italian and German oc- will “undertake a number of diplomat who was fired for Joseph Seals during an en- years ago by a bar mitzvah boy JERUSALEM (JTA)—An cupation forces in Qarrishte, engagements on behalf of the making anti-Semitic remarks. counter at a nearby cemetery. whose father died in a terrorist Israeli film about an Israeli a town located about 50 miles British Government,” includ- Israel has expressed its The couple killed three people attack at Cafe Hillel,” he said. attorney who is well known east of the capital Tirana. ing a meeting with Palestinian consternation over the ruling, in the supermarket before be- “The bar mitzvah boy was for representing Palestinians From the Depths, a Po- Authority President Mahmoud saying it was “confused.” ing shot dead by police. partnered up with another accused of terrorist acts has land-based organization that Abbas. Although he had previ- Vasyl Marushchynets, then News12 Westchester report- bar mitzvah boy and [his fam- been shortlisted for an Acad- focuses on celebrating the ously visited Israel to attend the Ukrainian consul in Ham- ed Thursday that members of ily] celebrated together with emy Award. actions of rescuers of Jews, the funerals of Prime Minister burg, Germany, was dismissed Orthodox Jewish communi- another family. At the bar “Advocate,” which has has raised $10,000 to restore Yitzhak Rabin and President last year after his social media ties in Rockland County and mitzvah, they decided to start proven popular abroad and the house, the group’s founder, Shimon Peres, he had never posts came to light. Writing across the Hudson Valley, writing the Torah.” sparked controversy at home, Jonny Daniels, wrote in a state- come in an “official” capacity. on Facebook, he blamed Jews about 40 miles north of Jersey Gitler said the street in the was tapped in the best docu- ment Wednesday after visiting Until last year, when Charles’ for World War II and called for City, used an Orthodox Jewish southwest German city is now mentary feature category, the Albania as part of a humani- son Prince William arrived on “death to the anti-fascists.” He social media fundraising app called Kaiser Joseph Street, as Academy of Motion Picture tarian mission following the a state visit, no senior member also posed for photographs and raised close to $50,000 for it was before World War II, but Arts and Sciences announced earthquake. The total cost will of the Royal House had visited with a cake baked in the shape the family within 20 hours. during the Holocaust it was Monday evening. be $45,000 and fundraising is Israel in their official capacity. of Adolf Hitler’s book “Mein Many from those com- changed to Adolf Hitler Street. The attorney, Lea Tsemel, ongoing, he said. Many believed this was due Kampf.” munities also plan to attend “There are pictures from the has represented the alleged Muhamet Bicaku, who to a policy adopted following Foreign Minister Pavlo Seals’ funeral in Jersey City Holocaust that show the street rapist and murderer of Jewish- was 5 when his father began the Zionist movement’s use Klimkin and other senior on Tuesday, News12 reported. covered in swastikas,” he said. Israeli teenager Ori Ansbacher, harboring Jewish refugees, is of violence against British Ukraine officials had con- Jersey City shooter Mike Pompeo letter to who was found dead in the now living in crowded condi- nationals when the United demned the comments. called Jews ‘Nazis’ in 106 Democratic lawmak- Jerusalem Forest in February, tions in a home of one his Kingdom ruled the Mandate However, the Kyiv court social media posts ers raps their ‘foolish’ The Times of Israel reported. children in Durres, 20 miles on Palestine – an area com- ruled Tuesday that the termi- By Josefin Dolsten criticism of settlement The biopic portrays Tsemel’s west of Tirana. prising modern-day Israel, nation was illegal and ordered (JTA)—One of the Jersey policy involvement in two recent In 2007, he received on Jordan and the Palestinian Maruschchynets’ reinstate- City kosher store shooters By Sam Sokol cases in which her clients were behalf of his family the Anti- Authority. ment. Maruschynets also will made derogatory comments JERUSALEM (JTA)—Sec- convicted of terrorist offenses. Defamation League’s Courage The issues of anti-Semi- receive thousands of dollars in about Jews in social media retary of State Mike Pompeo “Advocate” has won multi- to Care Award. His father and tism and British-Israeli rela- missed wages. posts, according to the Anti- lashed out at 106 Democratic ple awards in Israel and abroad, brother were recognized in tions had loomed large in the Israel’s ambassador to Defamation League. lawmakers who wrote to him but has been badly received 1996 by Israel as Righteous minds of British Jews during Ukraine, Joel Lion, responded The ADL on Tuesday said criticizing the Trump admin- by many on the Israeli right. Among the Nations, the coun- the recent general election in to the ruling in a letter posted it had uncovered a Facebook istration’s recent determina- Sport and Culture Minister try’s title for non-Jews who which Labour leader Jeremy Wednesday on Twitter. page that it says belonged to tion that Israel’s West Bank Miri Regev pushed to cancel risked their lives to save Jews Corbyn challenged incum- “The State of Israel is con- David Anderson, one of the two settlements are not illegal. showings. during the Holocaust. bent Boris Johnson for the fused by the decision of the shooters who killed two Jews In a letter to the Congress Regev described Tsemel “They offered our people the premiership. Sixth Administrative Court and a non-Jewish worker at members and published in as “a lawyer who represents, most basic of human needs, Corbyn, a fierce critic of of Appeal to reinstate Anti- the JC Kosher Supermarket, The Jerusalem Post, Pompeo supports and speaks in the shelter, during their difficult Israel, had promised to rec- semitic Ukrainian diplomat as well as a police officer at a described their concerns as name of many who undermine times, saving their lives,” ognize Palestine and cease Vasyl Maruschynets in his nearby cemetery. The other “foolish” and accused former the State of Israel’s existence Daniels wrote. “It should be arms sales to Israel if elected. functions,” Lion wrote. attacker has been identified President Barack Obama of [and] use terrorism against its obvious for us today to come However, Johnson’s Conserva- He added that Israel was as Francine Graham. betraying the Jewish state. soldiers and people.” together and return that tives handily defeated Labour “encouraged” by the Ukraini- Among other things, An- The letter derided claims New York’s Park Avenue favor.” in Thursday’s election, gaining an Foreign Ministry’s decision derson on Facebook referred that his statement that “the Synagogue reopens after 102-year-old Israeli 365 of the 650 seats in Parlia- to appeal the ruling. to Jews as “Nazis” and “Ashke- establishment of Israeli civil- $96 million expansion receives kindergarten ment to some 202 for Labour. The ministry decided not to Nazis” and shared images ian settlements is not per se By Josefin Dolsten enrollment letter Under Corbyn, anti-Israel restore Marushchynets to his of Jewish people along with inconsistent with interna- NEW YORK (JTA)—Park By Sam Sokol and anti-Semitic attitudes previous position, but instead the New Testament verse, “I tional law” was a reversal of Avenue Synagogue reopened JERUSALEM (JTA)—Yosef have proliferated in Labour will assign him to the Depart- know the blasphemy of them longtime American policy here after a $96 million ex- Eshed, a 102-year-old Israeli ranks, placing the party under ment for Countering Threats which say they are Jews, and and harmed the prospects for pansion. who fought alongside the re- scrutiny in the Parliament, the from the Russian Federation, are not, but are the Synagogue a negotiated solution to the The prominent Conserva- vered British soldier Orde media and in a probe by the according to the local news of Satan.” Israeli-Palestinian conflict. tive synagogue on Manhat- Wingate to put down the 1936 Equality and Human Rights outlet 112UA. He also said that Jews cre- Last month, the lawmak- tan’s Upper East Side held Arab Revolt, can now register Commission, a government Lion also called on the ated the state of Israel “as an at- ers wrote to Pompeo arguing a rededication ceremony for kindergarten. watchdog. Ukrainian government to tempt to make us believe that that the announcement, in earlier this month to open an Eshed, of the village of 3 Jewish schools in adopt the International Holo- they were the Jews (us) that the aftermath of the White expanded campus, which took Motza, near Jerusalem, ap- LA spray-painted with caust Remembrance Alliance the Bible speaks of and their House decision to move the six years to build. parently was one of 20 Israelis anti-Semitic graffiti definition of anti-Semitism. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 27, 2019 Kay’s story Kay, still bound, mustered as well as moral equivalence the strength to seek help, that makes it seem “normal” knowing that if she didn’t, for terrorists to target Jews they would both surely die. and Israelis, even Christians Conflicted by leaving Kristine who associate with Jews and behind, but knowing she Israelis. couldn’t do anything for either The week of the attack, of them bound and gagged, the Torah portion was read Kay was able to walk more about Joseph reuniting with than a mile, barefoot, through his brothers, the same broth- the forest, to seek help. Her ers who wanted to kill him wounds were bleeding and and threw him in a pit and Kay Wilson (l) and Kristine Luken. many bones were broken, left him for dead (Genesis but she was determined to 50:20). Kay is introspective By Jonathan Feldstein to learn about Israel and get help, or at least not to die and believes, as Joseph affirms its history. That’s how their where nobody would find her. in the scripture, “What man An anniversary is typically relationship began, and how By the time help arrived meant for evil, God meant for a happy occasion with fond their lives would be forever it was too late for Kristine. good.” She may rather that she memories. This week, Kay intertwined. Fortunately, because Kay was was never in the place she is observes an auspicious anni- On their hike they came able to stab one of the terror- now, but thrust there, she is versary, one which she’s just upon two Palestinian Arab ists with a pen knife, security a living inspiration to make grateful to be alive to experi- terrorists lurking in the personnel were able to retrieve something good out of it. ence, despite the many chal- woods. The terrorists were not DNA that would help find and Good and evil are like black lenges that befell her in 2010. there by coincidence. Their convict the terrorists not just and white for Kay. Yet, un- I suspect that she’d rather not presence and subsequent of Kay’s attack and Kristine’s like her attackers, she is not have had the experience to be actions were premeditated as murder, but of the murder of consumed with hate. More observing the anniversary to they lurked in prey for people another Israeli woman a few than many Israeli Jews, Kay begin with, or her story being exactly like Kay and Kristine. weeks earlier. is blessed to have many close shared. Provoked only by their hatred, Kay refers to the paramedic friends who are Arabs. For When you meet Kay today, and “aided” by carrying huge who saved her as her angel. her there’s no paradox. You’re immediately you see her zest machetes, the terrorists, Without him, she knows she either good or evil. Good is for life, her passion, and bois- bound, gagged, attacked, and wouldn’t have been alive to tell meant to be embraced and evil terous outgoing personality stabbed both women numer- her story. As a terror victim, is meant to be fought, just the infusing everything she does. ous times. Kay was sure her Kay still suffers physically, as way she did when she fought As you get to know Kay, you life was over. She prayed that well as from post traumatic her attackers. learn about and appreciate it be quick. stress disorder. She received Nothing can make up for unturned to fight against tion is a U.S. based nonprofit. her wit and sense of humor. Kristine, a devout Chris- lots of help from many, and Kristine’s senseless murder. (particularly Western) fund- Its mission is to provide mean- Going through what she went tian, fought with her attacker still does. Yet she also has so But Kay is determined that ing for terrorists, Kay affirms ingful ways to connect Jews through, you almost have to while screaming for help, much to give as well, and is by telling her story, somehow, the responsibility she bears and Christians with Israel in have a sense of humor, and and was gravely wounded. a great source of inspiration. something good can come for the life that she was given ways that are unique while deep sense of faith. Yet, be- She called out to God as the Since then, and because of out of it. There’s a book, “The while mourning the loss of blessing Israel, per God’s neath the exterior that gives godless men stabbed her re- the attack and those who Rage Less Traveled,” and a her friend. injunction. Run for Zion is a no sign of anything wrong, peatedly. Kay was bound and helped her, Kay’s life has a new documentary. By sharing her This month, donors of $49 ministry of the Genesis 123 Kay is still scarred, physically gagged and stabbed 13 times. sense of meaning, of purpose. story every day since, helping to the Genesis 123 Founda- Foundation. The IRS Tax ID and psychologically. One wound missed her heart There’s so much more for others to understand the ha- tion’s Run for Zion terror number is 83-0789162 and Kay is a licensed tour by only 4 mm. She tried to which she is grateful. Yet she tred, terror, and threats that victim fund will receive a copy they can be reached at 201- guide in Israel, the best of lie motionless, playing dead is determined to confront Israel faces, and encouraging of Kay’s book, “The Rage Less 203-0983. Our U.S. mailing the best. She has knowledge to make the terrorists stop not just Arab terror, but the people to stand firmly against Traveled.” address is 33 Hageman Ln., of Israel that’s second only to their butchery, or maybe with funding of it from the west terrorism and not leave a stone The Genesis 123 Founda- Princeton, NJ 08540. her passion for Israel. In the the faint hope that she would fall of 2010, Kay was hosting not die, despite thinking that Kristine, a Christian friend she was already dying. Kay from the U.S. and they decided was helpless to the cries of Haredi Orthodox mother of 5 may have to go for a hike in the Judean the attack that Kristine was Mountains. When Kay and enduring nearby. Kristine met, she was struck Eventually, the terrorists to give up Olympic dream over Shabbat by Kristine’s sincere desire left both women for dead. By Marcy Oster Olympics organizers decided dream... and I’ve invested a Latvia, reportedly becoming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 B A K E D O D D S S H A S to relocate the race, news whole lot to get myself there... the first haredi woman to 14 15 16 JERUSALEM (JTA)—A reports last week said. and what if, what if after all win an international athletic A L A M O B R I E N A S I haredi Orthodox mother of Deutsch, the winner of that I make it and I can’t competition. 17 18 19 M O N O T H E I S M E M E T five may have to give up her the 2018 Jerusalem Mara- even run?!” She won the Tiberias Mara- 20 21 22 dream of running in the mara- thon, wrote that she had But Deutsch said she is not thon in January in a time B U Y S E R F S B A M A H thon at the 2020 Olympics skipped the World Champi- giving up. of 2 hours, 42 minutes, 18 23 24 25 26 I D E A L O T B A K U after the race was scheduled onships and several other “I will continue to train and seconds—the fifth best for 27 28 29 30 31 for a Saturday. competitions because they push myself to the best of my a woman in Israeli history T H A N H O T I R O N “I felt like I was punched in were held on Shabbat. Asked ability to try and qualify,” she but short of the tougher new 32 33 34 35 A D E L E S E R E N A D E the stomach this morning,” recently about the chal- said. “Regardless of whether standard of 2:29:30 needed to 36 37 38 39 40 Beatie Deutsch, 29, wrote lenges she faces as a haredi the race is switched or not, qualify for the Olympics. Only N O G A B R A H A M B I D late last week in a post on female runner, Deutsch I’m not letting go yet. I am a 80 women will qualify for the 41 42 43 44 T O Y S T O R Y A R I E S Facebook. said there really weren’t fighter, I don’t give up easily games, with a cap of three per 45 46 47 According to the post, when any and that running was and I will do whatever I can country. E M P E R O R C O N E Deutsch first decided to pur- “very compatible with my to get the Olympic marathon “I may not make it to the 48 49 50 51 52 53 T E A R G O D D A M S sue her Olympic goal nearly religious lifestyle.” date changed.” Olympics,” she wrote. “I may 54 55 56 57 58 a year ago, the first thing she Not anymore. Deutsch, who moved to not make the standard or I U N I T Y L A Z E S B E A did was check to make sure she “Suddenly things got real Israel from New Jersey in may not be able to run a race 59 60 61 M E A H J E W I S H Y E A R would be able to participate. very quickly,” Deutsch, who 2009, is known for running in that is on Shabbat. But one 62 63 64 She was relieved to learn that ran the Tel Aviv Marathon a skirt, sleeves that fall below thing I do know is that I will A N N E S A K E A E T N A the marathon was set for the in 2017 while seven months her elbow and a headscarf. continue to proudly represent 65 66 67 N E S S U S S R M A S T S last Sunday of the games. pregnant, wrote in her post. In May, Deutsch was the top what it means to be an Ortho- The women’s marathon “Because I’ve been pretty female finisher in a 13-mile dox Jewish women and profes- was rescheduled after Tokyo public about my Olympic half-marathon race in Riga, sional runner for Israel.”

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By Curt Schleier ferent kind of behind-the- tally as sharp as ever. He even are the Catskills, where thou- camera look at me.” drives. Yentob’s camera shows sands of New York City Jews (JTA)—Mel Brooks’ new Now 93, could it be that his him driving to the supermar- used to escape the summer HBO special is a departure advancing age accounts for ket, picking up some fixings heat. Brooks, a Brooklyn na- from the comedian’s typical the change of tone? and heading to Reiner’s house tive, got a job as a dishwasher belly-laugh fare. In place “It probably does,” he says, to cook dinner. at a Catskills resort as a teen- of the slapstick gallows hu- adding quickly, “But I’m not Reiner, 97, is Brooks’ long- ager. Later he was allowed to mor—though there’s plenty as old as Carl Reiner.” time collaborator and comedic perform some routines he had of that, too, in “Mel Brooks Originally a BBC produc- partner, and Brooks says they written. Unwrapped”—is a more intro- tion, “Mel Brooks Unwrapped” visit once or twice a week. But “When I was there, there spective, documentary-style is the work of Alan Yentob, cooking dinner isn’t a regular were so many wonderful reminiscence of his nearly the British network’s former thing. Normally it’s Reiner’s hotels, and what training you 60-year career. creative director. The pair housekeeper who makes the got,” Brooks recalls. “You re- “You got it right on the have developed a warm rap- food. Brooks claims to be there alized to make your act work, nose,” Brooks says in a port through several previous only for the free meal. you needed good stories. You Alan Yentob, former creative director for the BBC, made phone interview from Hol- interviews over the decades, Brooks himself needs no couldn’t steal material like the special with Mel Brooks. The pair have developed a warm lywood. “It is kind of a walk clips of which are interwoven introduction. He is one of only Milton Berle. You had to have rapport through several previous interviews over the decades. through my life, a memoir. into the new production. 15 people to earn an EGOT— original material because that Some of it is funny, and Brooks is more wizened an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar audience knew its stuff. Once Brooklyn out of the boy. When them to upgrade from an some of it is moving and than in the earlier clips, but and Tony. Over the course of I told a really funny joke and the subject of his early years apartment at the back of their touching. It’s a very dif- still physically active and men- his decades in showbiz, his someone in the audience got in the borough comes up, you building, where the only view work—including the 1974 up and said you stole that from can almost hear Brooks break was of other buildings and classic “Blazing Saddles,” the Myron Cohen. And it was true.” out in a smile as he recounts garbage cans. various incarnations of “The Brooks and Reiner achieved his childhood memories. “I didn’t know any other Producers,” and dozens of early acclaim in the 1950s “I remember my mother life,” Brooks says. “When you other films, television shows writing and performing on washed the floors,” he says. grew up in Williamsburg and and comedy albums—has Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of “Then she’d spread the news- somebody goes by you who’s won him countless honors. In Shows” and its follow-up, paper down, the [Yiddish not Jewish, you feel sorry for 2016, he won a National Medal “Caesar’s Hour.” Success after daily papers] Freiheit or the them. You want to give them of the Arts from President success followed, including Forverts, to help the floor dry. some food. I thought the Barack Obama. the spy spoof “Get Smart” that Once my brother Irving came whole world was Jewish—un- But Brooks isn’t just a veter- Brooks co-created with Buck in and walked on the papers. til I got into the Army.” an of show business, he’s also Henry. Along the way, Brooks I was about 5 and I yelled at But Hollywood wasn’t the an old hand at the interviews and Reiner turned a routine Irving, ‘You’re cursed. God is Army. As Brooks says in the that go along with the trade. they performed for friends at going to kill you.’ I thought be- documentary, after “The HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES He insists he never gets bored parties, “The 2,000 Year Old cause the papers were written Producers” became a hit, “an Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged answering the same questions Man,” into a recording that in Hebrew Yiddish, I thought army of Jews wanted to invest exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye again and again. sold over 1 million copies. the words were sacred.” in my next musical comedy.” disorders. Protecting your eyes is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. “I couldn’t be who I am if I In 1964, Brooks married Brooks’ trademark Borscht His success was assured— Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. didn’t love the questions and Anne Bancroft, whose newly Belt style owes everything to something he wishes he could

For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. making up answers and lying released DVD collection is his childhood growing up in have told his younger self. A public service message from The Vision Council. about my life,” Brooks says. “selling like hotcakes,” Brooks the heavily Jewish tenements “What you’re doing will “When you’re a comic in the said. “I wish it would sell like of Brooklyn. He still remem- work out,” Brooks says. “You Mountains, you have to be a boxed set.” bers the pride his family felt always worry that you’re prepared for anything.” You can take the boy out when they were able to raise gonna fail. I got news for you: The mountains, of course, of Brooklyn, you can’t take the $2 a month that allowed You didn’t fail.”