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The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. Jewish Press of Tampa PRESORTED 6416 Central Avenue STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Petersburg, FL 33707 The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. Screenshot from Twitter from Screenshot Complied from JTA news service Complied from JTA over social media posts described as anti- The resolution, which passed the Student Govern- The resolution commits the organization to “imme- Groups such as the campus chapter of Students for Its passage comes a month after Student Senate The Student Senate at Florida State University Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia Republican, removed Sen. Chuck Schum- York and New Photos of Ossoff The ad follows a string of incidents shining a light on spokeswoman for Perdue said in a statement that A “Anybody who implies that this was anything other responded with a statement that he also Ossoff digital attack ad “Sitting U.S. Senator David Perdue’s The Forward first reported that the image appeared Just a nosh..Just Just a nosh..Just John Ossoff, left and distorted image. John Ossoff, campus. ment Senate in a 26-14 vote, also adopted the definition of anti-Semitism laid out by the International Holocaust Alliance, according to the FSU News. Remembrance The definition includes hatred of and discrimination against Jews, Holocaust denial and, sometimes contro- expressions of criticism of Israel. versially, diately appointing a Senate liaison for Hillel FSU to in- crease Jewish communication and representation within Student Government.” It also “(holds) all members of the Association accountable to being Student Government educated on Jewish culture and anti-Semitism through communication with the Jewish community on campus.” Justice in Palestine campaigned heavily against the resolution. President,Ahmad Daraldik survived a vote of no- confidence Semitic. FSU Student Senate passes resolution to combat anti-Semitism passed a resolution on to help to combat anti-Semitism GA senator runs campaign ad showing Jewish challenger with elongated nose a campaign ad from Facebook that showed an image of with his nose appar- Ossoff, Jon his Jewish challenger, ently elongated. a fellow Democrat and also Jewish, appear under er, the heading in all capitals “Democrats are trying to buy Georgia! Help David Perdue Fight Back.” the anti-Semitic canard of Jews using money to control politics. the ad was an “unintentional error” by an unnamed vendor outside of the campaign and the image has The ad ran for five days been removed from Facebook. before it was deleted. than an inadvertent error is intentionally misrepresenting strong and consistent record of stand- Senator Perdue’s ing firmly against anti-Semitism and all forms of hate,” the spokeswoman said. posted on Facebook. distorted my face to enlarge and extend my nose. I’m This is the oldest, most obvious, least original Jewish. literally no one Senator, anti-Semitic trope in history. said. believes your excuses,” Ossoff manipulated, noting that it was taken from a 2017 Re- uters photo. Graphic design experts told the Forward that the nose in the image was manipulated while the The Perdue cam- rest of the face remained the same. paign said the distortion occurred when the photo was resized and filtered. CAFE continued on PAGE 7 CAFE continued on PAGE Gerald, 72, couldn’t return And the restaurant that had LIGHTNING continued on PAGE 10 LIGHTNING continued on PAGE to Florida if he wanted to be- Trump Donald President cause has banned people from Po- land and elsewhere from en- tering the United States. been thriving is in danger of going under now that tourism to Tarnow has dropped to virtual crawl. a Ofer’s Ofer’s perspective reflects the Thousands of Israelis have been Noam Ofer, 76, at Black Flag protest. 76, Noam Ofer, illegally shut down protests,” Ofer said. “I came because the minister said that we’re all on the left. I’m on the right. He said we are anar- chists, but the only ones creating Netan- around ones the are anarchy yahu.” deep and bipartisan frustration that many Israelis are the country’s leadership feeling nearly six about months since Israel recorded first coronavirus case. its staging loud protests for weeks, ISRAELI PROTEST continued on PAGE 12 12 ISRAELI PROTEST continued on PAGE “But even growing up, seeing Koufax as an assistant coach Bay with Lightning following the 14 Tampa seasons as a player in the National Hockey League, including two with the Lightning. and other (Jewish) players, different ath- other to meant it what knowing and letes, game a out sitting Koufax Sandy – people in the World Series – it obviously had a big impact on my dad and his grow Halpern up said. in family,” “You that environment, you understand that. With your heritage and your the weight of background a lot of people looking comes up to you. So, I do take pride in those moments.” Then COVID-19 arrived. Marcia, 69, has been nadian native who spent half of each year as a businessman traveling in Europe and Asia, wound up opening The Nosh Kosher Cafe in Tarnow, Po- land, three years ago. because said, she here, trapped Poland, part of the European Union, has barred Americans from entry. 12 PAGES 2020 AUGUST 7 - 20, A TEL AVIV — Noam Ofer AVIV might TEL But Ofer was there anyway on have been an unlikely to candidate join Israel’s burgeoning protest movement. At 76, he is older than most of the people who have taken to the streets in recent protest weeks the government’s handling to of the coronavirus crisis. He also doesn’t share the political views of many of the protesters. the evening of July 28 outside marching the Tel Aviv home of Is- minister in rael’s charge of law en- forcement, Amir Ohana, who was caught on tape pressuring a senior police official to ban demonstrations against Prime Minister Ben- jamin Netanyahu. “He’s trying to Cross-section of Israelis join growing protests By SAM SOKOL news service JTA It was Wednesday night, Oct. 12, 2005, 12, Oct. night, Wednesday was It Dodg- the like and, Kippur Yom was It “My role models go back to my mom Jeff Halpern is an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which resumed play Aug. 3. Aug. which resumed play Bay Lightning, Tampa Jeff Halpern is an assistant coach with the and the Washington Capitals were suit- ing up to play the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. – all but Caps center Jeff Halpern. He would not skate that night. Sandy ers’ Koufax, who would not pitch on the Day of Atonement in the World Series 40 years earlier, Halpern’s faith precluded him from playing on the highest of Holy Days. and my dad; their background and their identity was always important to said me,” Halpern, 43, in his second season By BRUCE LOWITT Jewish Press Meet Jeff Halpern, a Lightning Meet Jeff Halpern, sports honoree coach and Jewish www.jewishpresstampa.com Marcia Vineberg was al- complicated. It’s They had moved from Van- a Ca- Vineberg, And Gerald By BRUCE LOWITT Jewish Press most packed and ready to re- join her husband. couver to Palm moth- her for care to ago years Harbor 10 er, who had Rand, 95, died in December. fallen. Harriet Virus blocks local woman from joining blocks local woman from Virus husband, takes toll on their Polish cafe PARK continued on PAGE 9 continued on PAGE PARK . HILLEL continued on PAGE 6 HILLEL continued on PAGE

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the Confederacy, appointed at various times by his friend Park. Benjamin was arguably the most prominent Jew in Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Historic Plantation Gamble at Memorial Confederate slaves toiled there, honoring their memory. Confederacy” – and to provide the context that hundreds of hundreds that context the provide to and – Confederacy” Jewish man some historians have called “the brains of the a state park in nearby Ellenton that bears the name of a name from state park Jewish Confederate’s Jewish Confederate’s Petition aims to erase Pediatrics. The discussion was led by Oakes. Pediatrics. Jacobson, a pediatrician and owner of Jacobson of owner and pediatrician a Jacobson, tic Pediatrics and Family Care, and Robyn Dr. vid Berger, a pediatrician and owner of Wholis- of owner and pediatrician a Berger, vid ciate dean of the USF Medical College; Dr. Da- Dr. College; Medical USF the of dean ciate Clinical Virology Symposium and former asso- former and Symposium Virology Clinical nizer of the American Society of nizer Microbiology of the town hall addressing common concerns. mittee members Dr. Steven Specter, the orga- el of doctors recently participated in a virtual the return to classes during a pandemic, a pan- early June. pandemic while Hillel has been prepping since ning for the school year amid the COVID-19 ing public schools to a lack of time spent plan- ily. She attributed the two-week delay in open- in delay two-week the attributed She ily. can change “environmental factors” more eas- area, are reopening as scheduled because they Academy, and most other private schools in the in schools private other most and Academy, staff. staff. ty procedures in place to protect students and Aug. 12 with a number of new health and safe- open with in-person classes on Wednesday, measures in place Jewish Press By RACHEL FREEMAN with new safety with new

to open Aug. 12 to open Hillel Academy Hillel Academy VOL.33, NO. 2 TAMPA, FLORIDA TAMPA, 2 NO. VOL.33, ble Plantation State Park in Ellenton ble Plantation State Park P. Judah Confederate Memorial striken from the sign at the Gam- P. An image from a Change.org petition shows the words Benjamin Marcia and Gerald Vineberg Marcia and Gerald PAGE 2 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 7 - 20, 2020 Club J to offer in-person supervision for elementary students doing classwork online The Tampa JCCs will offer the diversity of each child. We offer sions during the regular school day. there are at least four children com- families are facing and want to two options to parents for school excellent staff to children ratios, Parents provide the laptop; staff ing from specific schools. Students support decisions. We will follow children in grades K-5 – one will with every staff member having will be on-hand to support indi- attending Gorrie, Mabry and Mitch- the lead of the school district for provide supervision for children at had a complete background check,” vidual needs – helping students ell Elementary Schools can be trans- scheduling the start of the pro- the JCC as they participate in online said Heidi Shimberg, executive navigate technology and answering ported to the Bryan Glazer Family grams,” said Goldberg. learning during the school day, and director of Bryan Glazer Family academic questions. Opportunities JCC; those attending Hammond, During delays and school breaks, the other will offer after-school JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus. for enrichment, including small- Westchase, Lowry, Deer Park, Es- Club J offers School Days Out care for children who attend school “We offer excellent staff-to- group activities, brain-breaks, arts srig, McKitrick, Mary Bryant and to meet parental needs as well as in-person but need afterschool care children ratios, with every staff and sport activities, will be led Citrus Park can be transported to the provide fun, supervised activities for their kids. member having had a complete by Club J program professionals JCC on the Cohn Campus. to keep children busy and active. Club J is operated by the Tampa background check, the organiza- throughout the day. Strict safety There is also a drop off after This program provides elementary JCCs and Federation at both of tion noted in a press release. protocols will be maintained, in- school option. During the after- school aged children the opportu- its community centers. “Club J The Club J online learning pro- cluding physical distancing and a school program, professionals nity to get the most out of school provides a safe and nurturing en- gram will provide staff to support in- frequent sanitizing schedule on top supervise homework and lead en- closings and vacations in a struc- vironment where professional and dividual needs as children participate of adhering to CDC guidance. richment activities, including arts tured, safe and fun atmosphere. experienced staff respect and value in their school’s online learning ses- As of publication, the program and sports. Indoor activities, outdoor sports, will take place during the school “Given the fluidity due to CO- cooking, swimming, crafting and district’s e-learning hours, Monday VID-19, programs have been re- more are scheduled with kids in through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to imagined to meet the needs of our mind to experience a fun-filled get- 2:30 p.m., with an extended care families. At all Club J programs, away from the everyday. option until 6 p.m. strict protocols will be implement- To register for fall sessions, vir- Children who attend school in- ed to help keep everyone safe and tual or in-person, contact Samantha person, may also participate in the healthy, while providing a stimulat- Goldberg at the Cohn Campus at Club J After School program. ing, caring learning environment,” samantha.goldberg@jewishtampa. The after-school program offers said Jen Goldberg, Executive Di- com or (813) 769-4748 or contact transportation from schools to either rector of Jewish Learning. Jessica Scruggs at the Bryan Glazer the JCC Cohn Campus site in Citrus When will Club J programs Family JCC at jessica.scruggs@ Park or the Bryan Glazer Family begin? “We understand the chal- jewishtampa.com at (813) 291- JCC site in South Tampa, provided lenges that the school district and 2252. JCC Preschool registration now open for both locations Registration is now open for the Tampa JCC in Citrus Park and the or email JCCPreschoolNorth@ fall session for both the north and JCC Preschool south branch is at JewishTampa.com. south Tampa JCC preschools. Congregation Rodeph Sholom in To register for the south branch The JCC Preschool north South Tampa. preschool, call (813) 835-6614 or branch is on the Maureen and To register for the north branch email JCCSouth@JewishTampa. Douglas Cohn Campus of the preschool call (813) 962-2863 com.

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Standard Class Postage Permit: TAMPA PI #3763 JULY 17 - AUGUST 6, 2020 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 3 New foodie normal: Virtual program set for Sept. 9 for Parkinson’s families A one-hour virtual program South Florida Parkinson’s Disease Wayne Highsmith and his wife One-on-one chef video lessons where patients and families can and Movement Disorders Center. are one of those taking advantage “It’s actually something that’s By KAREN CHERNICK learn about the Parkinson’s re- The program is supported by a com- of the program. “I am a student in super uncommon in the food world. sources at the Tampa JCCs and munity grant from the Parkinson’s the Tai Chi class, and my wife is in JTA news service Well, was uncommon,” adds New Federation will be offered on Foundation. the support group that meets at the TEL AVIV – The reservations York-based Jake Cohen, another Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. “The program offers hope for same time,” said Highsmith. “I’ve were rolling in, and Inbal Baum chef on the platform and author of The program, “Beyond Walls: those struggling with the diagnosis developed better balance and my was preparing for her busiest the upcoming cookbook “Jew-ish: summer yet of food tours through A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes Jump into Fall Virtual Open House,” and their care partners. Our innova- walking has improved. Our instruc- Israel’s famed open-air food mar- from a Modern Mensch.” “It’s will feature brain games, fitness tive fitness classes, compassionate tor is very adamant about walking. kets. Her decade-old tour company something that’s changed drasti- demonstrations and a performance support group facilitators and My wife has benefitted greatly from and its team of over 20 guides were cally. Almost overnight we saw by the Tremble Clefs choir. A pre- access to USF Health’s knowl- the support group.” ready to lead thousands of interna- this complete shift in how people sentation by the Parkinson’s Foun- edgeable medical and healthcare To learn more about the pro- tional guests to markets in places reacted to food and what they were dation will also take place. professionals are what makes this gram, contact Levermore at (813) like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where craving.” The Philip Shayman Parkin- program so special,” said Pnina 291-2253 or at pnina.levermore@ they would try curated samples of Shiry Yosef, an entrepreneur in son’s Program is a partnership Levermore, Tampa JCCs and Fed- jewishtampa.com or Leigh Harrell foods ranging from hummus and Tel Aviv who loves drinking cock- between the Tampa JCCs and eration Active Adults program (USF) at (813) 396-0768 or leigh- bourekas to lachoch bread and tails at bars and restaurants but had Federation and the University of manager. [email protected]. ma’amoul cookies. never made one at home, tried a That was before the coronavirus craft mixology class on Delicious pandemic. Experiences with Singapore-based Prospective new members for Kol Ami invited to Zoom First, the arrivals of tourists bartender Joseph Haywood. In place of an in-person open house, Congregation the Zoom event. slowed. Then restaurants closed. “It’s not a substitute for travel or Kol Ami is holding Zoom events in an effort to attract Kol Ami, located in the Carrollwood area, is a Con- Then, finally, so did the markets. for dining out,” Yosef said. Still, new members and let them know about the congrega- servative synagogue featuring a religious school for Baum’s company, called Deli- she added, “I actually loved that tion. children from pre-school through seventh grade, and cious Israel, was out of work. And I was in my own kitchen with my The next open house will be held on Wednesday, a post B’nai Mitzvah Academy program for students yet, she noticed that people seemed own ingredients. It made it feel Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. and will be hosted by the mem- in grades 8-12. During the pandemic, the synagogue more interested in food than usual like something that I will repeat bership committee, chaired by Judith Sachs, under has continued to hold classes, social events, daily – they just weren’t flying anywhere at home.” vice-president Sharon Cross. The other committee minyanim and Shabbat services via ZOOM and live to try new dishes. Instead, they When Baum tried the cocktail members are Ephraim Graff, Ronna Hellman, Terri streaming at www.kolami.org. were cooking, baking and pickling class herself, she also felt it was an Hinds, Sheila Shaw and Lisa Teblum. Anyone interested in joining Kol Ami’s Zoom in their home kitchens nonstop. advantage being in her own kitchen In addition, Rabbi Rachel Blatt, congregation events should call (813) 962-6338 or email execdi- So Baum thought of another av- – despite the fact that she doesn’t enue to reach her foodie clientele President David Pearlman and Mitch Weiss, the [email protected] and the ZOOM link will be sent have any cocktail-making tools. synagogue’s executive director, will also be part of to them. while simultaneously supporting “We don’t have a shaker,” she other food industry professionals said. “He’s like, ‘Do you have a who, like herself, found themselves water bottle?’ And right behind me floundering overnight: In late May was my daughter’s sippy cup, and she launched Delicious Experienc- the chef was like, ‘That’s perfect! es, a website that connects home You can even strain it.’” cooks with leading chefs and cu- As someone who regularly takes linary experts (mostly U.S.-based, cooking classes overseas when she some international) for one-on-one travels, Baum says that the dishes private workshops via video chat. are always tricky to reproduce at The platform offers tailored home since you never have the classes in cooking, baking, mixol- same tools or ingredients. ogy, cake decorating and food pho- “But all of a sudden, when you tography. Many of the instructors do it in your kitchen, you learn that are Jewish, and many of the courses you don’t need a rolling pin — you are Jewish-themed. can actually just use a wine bottle When Baum compiled a wish list or a paper towel thing,” she said. of culinary celebrities and started “Or, in Israel we don’t have half- reaching out to potential instruc- and-half — it doesn’t matter. It’s tors, she was surprised by how something that a recipe’s not going many of them said yes. to tell you. When there’s a chef on “Really insanely great chefs the other side they’ll tell you what were very open to doing this,” she to mix, part cream, part whatever.” said. “A lot of these chefs see their Israel’s markets have opened own futures in some kind of online back up again, despite a rise in format, and so this is a perfect way COVID-19 cases across the coun- to give them a platform to start off try — but what people want has that process.” changed, Baum says. Going out to Instructors include Michelin restaurants doesn’t seem to hold Star restaurateur and sommelier quite the same appeal. Etheliya Hananova, James Beard “Now you can still go out and Award-winner Nate Appleman, you can still order in. But none of us and a range of Israeli chefs, includ- really want to as much anymore,” ing Nir Mesika, Roy Ner, and spice Baum said. “The kinds of experi- maven Lior Lev Sercarz. ences that we might have done be- Kevin Fink, a Texas-based chef fore are maybe a little less exciting on the platform, says that classes or appealing right now. But we still are “always something that I get want do things.” asked to do, and traditionally, we Cohen sees being a foodie as just don’t have time.” In the age of meaning something different now. COVID-19, reaching clients online “This new world has created an is more feasible for some chefs. environment in which, if anyone Beyond the time factor, these prioritized good food in their life types of live private experiences [before], that means that now they were never a high priority in the have to prioritize learning how to food industry. cook at home,” he said.

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The Economy has on the that 70 percent of the human • been eviscerated and there are cur- water. In- body, regardless of the color of LEADERSHIP rently over 40 million Americans teresting- its skin, is water; and 90 percent out of work. And now, the streets ly, since of the blood that flows through “Our children of America are filled with tens of “Creation” our veins is water. As I look out thousands of people protesting is as- on the water before me, I know deserve an equal racial injustice and the murder of sumed to that the leaping mullet are mostly opportunity to a an unarmed black man by police have taken water, the tiny crabs scurrying at in Minnesota. The situation is place in my feet are mostly water, and the bright future.” overwhelming, it’s painful, and the past, man down the beach throwing a is always translat- net is mostly water. I couldn’t see ת ֶפ ֶח ַ ר ְמ it’s frightening. When I’m over- the word -Shake whelmed, I find solace in the water. ed, in the past tense, as “hovered.” the color of his skin, but he and is actually written I are both … mostly water. Most ת ֶפ ֶח ַ ר ְמ ,So, to clear my head and ease my However heart … I went to the beach. It was in the present tense. So a better of every living creature; human, the far eastern side of Fort Desoto understanding should be “the animal or plant is water. during the week and almost no one Spirit of God is on the water.” For “And the Spirit of God is on else was there, so social distancing me personally, understanding the the Water.” Perhaps when we rec- was not a problem. text in this way always makes me ognize that it’s not the image of As I looked out over the water, feel closest to God when I am in, God but rather, the substance of for just a while I was able to on, under or near the water. God from which we are created breathe. As I looked out over the For a few moments as the and share with all creation that water, for just a while, I felt calm. world raged … I was at peace. we will begin to comprehend that As I looked out over the water, for The Divine presence on the water we are all connected by water. just a while, I felt like everything soothed my nerves and calmed Every human being, regardless was going to be alright. And as my fears. I allowed myself to be of the color of their skin or what I looked out over the water … transported to a place where the they believe, is connected by verses of Torah entered my head. chaos surrounding us did not ex- water. Every cell of every living ist, and racism was no more. being is mostly water. If the Spirit תֵאְו םִיַמָשַּׁה תֵא םיִהֹלֱא אָרָבּ תיִשׁאֵרְבּ While I have no doubt that of God is on the water, and every ־לַע ְךֶשׁחְו וּהֹבָו וּהת הָתְי ָֽה ץֶרָאָהְו : ץ ֶ ר ָאֽ ָה another passage in the first chapter living being is mostly water, then יֵנְפּ־לַע תֶפֶחַרְמ םיִהֹלֱא ַחוּרְו םוֹהְת יֵנְפּ of Genesis (verse 26) which says all of Creation is connected by ם ִי ָמּֽ ַה In the Beginning, God created humans are created in the Divine water. We share it with every- ShakeForSchoolBoard.com • (813) 358-8354 the Shamayim and the Earth. And image was meant to elevate us, in thing. When we recognize the the Earth was without form and fact it has done far more harm than great Unifying Force we all share, void, and darkness was upon the good. For racism is based on the that gives us life and binds us face of the deep, and the Spirit of attitude that anyone who does not together, then perhaps on that day look like us is less than us. Thus, we will eliminate racism, hatred “we” are created in the Divine and destruction. The Prophet image and anyone who is not “us” Isaiah said it best: יִשְׁדָק רַה־לָכְבּ וּתיִחְשַׁי־אֹֽלְו וּעֵרָי־אֹֽל is not. We understand the Divine ם ָיַּל ֥םִיַמַּכּ הָוֹהְי־תֶא הָעֵדּ ץֶרָאָה הָאְל ָֽמ־י ִֽכּ image to have the same color skin ם י ִסּ ַכ ְמ as us, and have two arms and two legs like us. So anyone who does They shall neither hurt nor not have the same skin color as us destroy in all my holy mountain, or does not have two arms and two for the earth shall be legs like us is not created in the Di- full of the knowledge of the vine image. This single passage, far Lord, as the water covers the sea. from elevating us, has led humans (Isaiah 11:9) down a path that has brought us to where we are today. Indeed, if peo- Rabbinically Speaking is pub- ple of faith actually believed that lished as a public service by the humans are created in the Divine Jewish Press in cooperation with image, then it would be impossible the Tampa Rabbinical Associa- for people to behave towards one tion which assigns the column another the way we do. on a rotating basis. The views Perhaps a better way to un- expressed in the column are those derstand the profound challenge of the rabbi and do not necessar- before us is found not in verse ily reflect the views of the Jewish 26, but rather in verse 2: “The Press or the TRA. Religious Directory P. O. Box 38, Hernando, 34441 • Telephone (352) 643- Most congregations have canceled in-person Mabry Hwy., Tampa, 33618 • Hazzan Jodi Sered- 613 S. Melville Ave. Tampa, 33606 • Director: Rabbi 0995 • Website: www.kolemetcitrus.org services. 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Box 310, Tampa, HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33620. • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Telephone: (813) 504- Website: www.ChabadatWiregrass.com Reform Orthodox 4432 • Website: www.chabadhouseusf.org • Email: Unaffiliated BETH ISRAEL/ JEWISH CONGREGATION OF SUN CITY BAIS (TEMPLE) DAVID CHABAD — 2001 W. Swann Ave., [email protected] Congregation BETH CHAVARIM – Telephone: (813) 957- CENTER — 1115 E. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center Tampa, 33606 • Rabbi Lazer Rivkin • Telephone: (813) CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER at UT – 401 W. 1269 • Email [email protected] • Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5203, Sun City Center, 966-8770 • Website: www.chabadofcentralflorida. Kennedy Blvd. Box P., Tampa, 33606 • Rabbi Levi 33571 • Rabbi Carla Freedman • Telephone: (813) com. • Email: [email protected] Rivkin • Telephone: (813) 504-4432 • Website: www. NORTH PINELLAS COUNTY 634-2590 • Web address: www.jcscc.org. • Affiliated CHABAD LUBAVITCH of TAMPA BAY — 14908 chabadut.org Reform with Union for Reform Judaism Peninngton Road, Tampa, 33624 • Rabbi Yossie Temple AHAVAT SHALOM — 1575 Curlew Rd., Palm HILLELS OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST— 13101 Congregation BETH AM — 2030 W. Fletcher Ave, Tam- Dubrowski, executive director • Telephone: (813) 963- Harbor, 34683 • Rabbi Matthew Berger • Cantorial Sycamore Drive, Tampa, 33620 • Rabbi Ed Rosenthal pa, 33612 • Rabbi Jason Rosenberg • Cantor Tanya 2317 • Website: www.chabadoftampabay.com soloist, Allison Rosoff • Telephone: (727) 785-8811 • Greenblatt • Telephone (813) 968-8511 • Website: • Telephone: (813) 899-2788 • Website: www. CHABAD of BRANDON / JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER Website: www. ahavatshalom.org. • Affiliated with www.bethamtampa.org. • Livestreaming services • suncoasthillels.org — 1578 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, 33596 • Rabbi Union for Reform Judaism Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism Mendel Rubashkin • Telephone: (813) 571-8100 • USF CHABAD on CAMPUS — 4506 Sweetwater Lake Congregation BETH SHALOM — 706 Bryan Road, Website: jewishbrandon.org Drive, Tampa, 33620 • Rabbi Pinny Backman • POLK COUNTY Brandon, 33511 • Rabbi Paul Schreiber • Telephone: CHABAD CHAI of SOUTH TAMPA — 2511 W. Swann Website: www.USFChabad.com • Telephone: (813) Reform (813) 681-6547 • Website: http://bethshalom-brandon. 978-8723 Temple BETH SHALOM — 1029 Bradbury Road, org. • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism Ave. #201, Tampa, FL 33606 • Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski • Telephone: (813) 922-1723 • Website: www. Jewish Renewal • P.O.B. 313 Winter Haven, 33882-0313 • Rabbi Congregation SCHAARAI ZEDEK — 3303 W. Swann ChabadSouthTampa.com Congregation OR AHAVAH — Rabbi Debrah Shenefelt, Garson Herzfeld • Telephone: (863) 292-0722. Ave., Tampa 33609 • Rabbi Joel Simon, Rabbi • Website: www.templebethshalompolk.org. • BAIS MENACHEM CHABAD — 1319 North B. St., spiritual leader • Telephone: 813-968-7850; email: Michael Weiss • Cantor Deborrah Can,nizzaro • Affiliated with Union for Reform Judaism Tampa, 33606 • Rabbi Levi Rivkin • Telephone: [email protected]. • Website: www.Orahavah.org Telephone: (813) 876-2377 • Website: www.zedek. • Affiliated with Aleph Conservative org. • Livestreaming services • Affiliated with Union (813) 375-9799, (813) 504-4432 • Website: www. Temple EMANUEL — 600 Lake Hollingsworth for Reform Judaism bmchabad.com CITRUS COUNTY Drive, Lakeland, 33803 • Rabbi David Congregation BAIS TEFILLAH — 14908 Pennington Conservative Goldstein • Telephone: (863) 682-8616. • Road, Tampa, 33624 • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski Conservative Congregation BETH SHOLOM — 102 Civic Circle, Website: TempleEmanuelLakeland.com. • Affiliated • Telephone: (813) 963-2317 • Website: www. Congregation KOL AMI — 3919 Moran Road, Tampa Beverly Hills • Mailing address: Beverly Hills Jewish with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 33618 • Rabbi Rachel Blatt • Telephone: (813) 962- chabadoftampaybay.com Center, P. O. Box 640024, Beverly Hills, 34464- 6338 • website: www. kolami. org. • Livestreaming YOUNG ISRAEL of TAMPA - 13207 N. 52nd St., Tampa, 0024 • Telephone (352) 746-6258 • Website: www. Orthodox services • Affiliated with United Synagogue of 33617 • Rabbi Uriel Rivkin • (813) 832-3018 • Website: bethsholomcitrus.org CHABAD JEWISH CENTER — 2270 Griffin Road, Conservative Judaism www. youngisraeloftampa.org Congregation KOL EMET — Cantor Mordecai Kamlot Lakeland, 33810 • Rabbi Moshe Lazaros • Telephone: Congregation MEKOR SHALOM — 14005A N. Dale MERKOS CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF CENTRAL FLORIDA — • 39 Roosevel Blvd., Beverly Hills • Mailing address: (863) 937-5565 • Website: www.chabadlakeland.org AUGUST 7 - 20, 2020 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 5 Chabad food distribution events aid families in need As part of Chabad’s COV- ID-19 Crisis Assistance efforts, Chabad Chai Center in Tampa has been serving the community with a variety of programs and events including food packages, mask distributions, shopping for the elderly and homebound, and numerous zoom events. Recently, at two food distribution events, Chabad volunteers gave out 1,400 boxes of food each time. The distributions were open to the public commu- nitywide, with people driving through as volunteers placed the food boxes in their cars. This en- Volunteers place boxes of food into a car. abled people to get healthy, free Experience Matters food for themselves and their family members. “As COVID-19 numbers spike again, many individuals and families are homebound, without jobs and trying to support their families. We all have to do our part to help each other,” said Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski, director of the center. The rabbi’s wife, Dina Dubrowski, added, “We must do everything in our power to feed anyone that is hungry. Having access to free fruits and vegetables will lift some of the burden that our community is going through in these hard times.” The food distribution effort is sponsored by the USDA, Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families. Each 10-pound box handed out was packed fresh with ingredients and nutrition information and included sweet broccoli salad, garden salad, creamy jalapeno slaw, baby carrots and ranch dip, summer salad, fresh sliced apples or seasonal fruit. If anyone wants to help the COVID-19 Crisis Assistance efforts or needs more information, contact Rabbi Mendy Rabbi Mendy Dubrowski, right, transfers 25 boxes of Dubrowski at (813) 943-6864 or email rmd@chabadchai- fresh produce to a Tampa Police Department forensics center.com. officer to be distributed at police headquarters. Congregation tries new religious school method Congregation Beth Am of Tampa poised to change. folklore and folktales and “Cool is taking a new approach to Judaics Beginning this month, students Jews in the News.” instruction for its religious school, in the upper school will be able The PreK-third grade program aiming to make it compelling for to pick interest-based “tracks” will not change. Vote August 18, 2020 to learners in fourth through eighth along with Hebrew language and For more information about the grades and their families. Judaics. The curriculum will be religious school, contact Dr. Hill- KEEP JUDGE STEPHENS In the past, the congregation offered face-to-face or remotely, as ary Rosenberg, Religious School has largely relied upon the tradi- circumstances require. director (hrosenberg@bethamtam- ʹʹ For 19 years, I have served the citizens of tional model of teaching, where Some of the current tracks in the pa.org) or Dr. Deborah Bowen, vice the educator serves as the lecturer/ first semester include Judaism and president of ritual and education Hillsborough County with Fairness and knowledge-giver, but that is all the environment, drama, Judaic art, ([email protected]). Integrity. 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small. You don’t want frightened ten will have two teachers per class, HIllEl kids going off to school. It’s far and first grade and up will have • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE more dangerous to get in your car one teacher to about 18 students. it safe for my child to go back to and drive to school than to be in Younger grades typically have Hillel Head of school?” school.” teaching aides, as well. School Allison “We are as safe as we possibly The Health Committee members In keeping with the school’s es- Oakes during could be,” said Dr. Berger. put together a playbook for the tablished safety procedures, Hillel the Zoom town Dr. Specter said while kids are as school year, outlining the health Academy is taking steps to make hall to explain plans for this susceptible to the virus as adults, and safety procedures for students sure everyone is healthy. Masks year’s school the chances of getting infected, and staff. This playbook is adapt- are mandatory for first through opening. even with the high numbers in able and subject to change as eighth graders. The masks will Florida, are very low – less than 1 more information comes out about be attached to lanyards, which percent for any individual. COVID-19. It can be found on the students will be required to wear “There’s been some talk of Hillel Academy website. at all times. Masks will not be re- disinfected at the middle and end If a family member is sick, but kids being scared to come back to Enrollment for the 2020-21 quired for preschoolers and those of each day, before recess and it’s unknown whether it’s allergies, school,” he said. “Viruses are to school year is expected to be about in kindergarten. dismissal. Students who wear face cold, or COVID-19, the family be respected, but not feared. The 160 students in preschool through Social distancing and frequent shields will clean them at those member should get tested for CO- important message is, if you do the eighth grade. The Jewish day hand washing will also be enforced. times, as well. Students will each VID-19. If there is no positive test correct behaviors – hand washing, school teaches both Judaics and Beginning with the kindergarten have a supply bin with separate result and the child in the family mask wearing, distancing – then, Hebrew studies along with secular class, all students will have their materials and books. is not showing any symptoms, it the chance of getting sick is very subjects. Pre-school and kindergar- own work stations which will be Teachers for first grade and up would be permissible for that child must wear masks, and many are to go to school, according to Dr. also choosing to wear face shields. Berger. If the family member does Come be a part of our Family for While there is no mandate for test positive, the child should not preschoolers and kindergarten- go to school for 14 days, Dr. Berger ers to wear masks, they may still explained. the HIGH HOLY DAYS choose to do so. Teachers for the Students who must stay home Beth Am little ones have masks with the from school will have a livestream is Northern tampa’s opening around the mouth. Ac- option, so they don’t fall behind. Reform Synagogue. cording to Oakes, it’s important for According to Oakes, the goal is for We are a vibrant Reform young kids to see the mouth clearly a student at home to experience Community where you as they learn non-verbal facial cues school as if they’re in the classroom will be able to deepen your and reading. at the exact same time. Teachers connection with Judaism. Oakes said that Hillel Academy will be teaching from their own plans to utilize its 12 acres of out- work stations, with computers open Our congregation welcomes door space, especially for younger and logged into Zoom. all families and individuals students. Air outside is never re- Teachers from kindergarten of diverse backgrounds circulated, so there is a big benefit up will also be utilizing Google Rabbi Jason Rosenberg to share religious and to being outdoors, according to Dr. Classroom, where kids can find Cantor Tanya Greenblatt life cycle events. Specter. activities and videos used in class. Dr. Jacobson recommended that Each classroom will have a screen before school starts, parents ensure with an iPad pointed into the room, ALL HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES WILL BE VIRTUAL their children are up-to-date on so kids at home can see both the Erev Rosh Hashanah - Friday, Sept. 18 Kol Nidre - Sunday, Sept. 27 vaccines and checkups, so they’re class and the teacher. in good health for the school year. “It’s important for kids at home Rosh Hashanh - Saturday, Sept. 19 Yom Kippur including Yizkor Kids should also get enough sleep to still have social and emotional Monday, Sept. 28 and eat well. connections to classmates,” said Children’s Services will also be held on Rosh hashanah and Yom Kippur Dr. Specter explained why it’s Oakes. This is why snack and lunch particularly important to follow the time will also be streamed, so kids To find out how you can connect with our special online worship experience, guidance for masks, handwashing at home can still engage in conver- and social distancing: A cough or sation with their classmates. Visit www.BethAmTampa.org sneeze can send microparticles While PE and recess will not be anywhere from 15 to 30 feet away. virtually streamed, Oakes said this Call the office at 813-968-8511 or email [email protected] The more you do to take protective is a good time for parents to make measures, the less likely you are to sure their kids at home are getting 2030 West Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612 get sick. He added that if the mask up and moving and enjoying some is not properly worn, then it will fresh air. not be of benefit. Masks must be Parents were given the option snug to the face and cover both the for their kids to attend school mouth and nose. virtually, even if they aren’t sick. Oakes recommended making About a dozen students will stream a family activity out of choosing classes from home. They have the a mask, so kids can choose the option to join the in-person classes most comfortable mask for them. at any time throughout the school Sometimes, ear straps can be ir- year. ritating and a different mask type Oakes mentioned that the first might work better. If a child has a few days of this school year will hard time keeping a mask on, Dr. not be like previous years. Teach- Jacobson suggested taking baby ers will be focused on explaining steps, starting with small outings health and safety procedures and while wearing masks. why it’s important to follow them. One challenge parents will face “The kids will learn why we’re is telling the difference between a doing it, and that we are all doing cold, flu, allergies, or COVID-19. it,” said Oakes. “The little ones Kids will go back to school will see the big ones doing it, and Wendy DePaul wants to bring her 23 years around the same time as cold and it will make an impression. The flu season begins, Dr. Jacobson kids will really understand what’s of legal experience and commitment said. In addition, some kids have happening and why.” allergy symptoms all the time, If someone at Hillel Academy Wendy DePaul, husband Dan Berman, son Joseph to fairness to the judicial bench and they’re more prone to getting does test positive for COVID-19, colds and infections, whether it due to HIPAA laws, the sick per- be COVID-19 or not, she said. If son’s name can not be identified. www.WendyDePaul4Judge.com your child fits into that category, However, Oakes said it’s very im- Dr. Jacobson suggested it’s a good portant for the school to commu- • Founded the lawfirm of Cohen & DePaul, PA • Longtime Member of Congregation Kol Ami, time to start preventative allergy nicate with parents about which in 2004 Board of Directors 2017-2019 management. grade level class is impacted. and membership chair from 2017-2019. • Active with the Hillsborough County Bar “If you have symptoms, you’ll * * * likely be turned away at the door for Hillel Academy is located at Association, Co-Chair of the Community • Appointed to the Animal Advisory Committee by coming into Hillel,” said Dr. Jacob- 2020 W. Fletcher Ave. in Tampa. Outreach Committee the Board of County Commissioners, Chairperson son. “We have to assume that if it’s For more information, go to www. 2018 and 2020 • Bay Area Legal Services Board of Directors since anything other than good health, it hillelacademytampa.com or call 2011, Volunteer since 2005 • Appointed Hillsborough County Child Care could possibly be COVID-19.” (813) 963-2242. 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Their children, my father and his siblings, lived in Orlando for a while. … In the first half of June, over 900 applica- The French news agency AFP reported that “My husband was doing business in Kra- tions have been submitted to the group for since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, kow about four years ago and I told him, ‘If making the move to Israel, or aliyah, com- there have been three times as many requests you have a little bit of time, see where Tarnow pared to 399 in June 2019. for aliyah from French Jews as last year. is and check it out, tell me what kind of town it is.’ It’s about an hour away from Krakow and he had some time off so he went and fell in love with it.” “Tarnow was 45 percent Jewish before (World War II),” Gerald said by phone from his apartment in the city, “and 80 percent of Patrons at the Vinebergs’ Nosh Kosher Café in Tarnow, Poland, pre-pandemic the businesses here were owned by Jews. It’s a fascinating town. People are very 90 students. A museum in Krakow planned welcoming. a major conference at the cafe and the JCC “Marcia and I had become very involved in in Krakow routinely sent groups. Some pa- fundraising for the restoration of their Jewish trons have told Gerald they lived in Tarnow cemetery. It’s the third-largest in Poland.” It as children and left when their parents fled had been desecrated during and after World before the war. War II and ignored by the Communist regime “We were on top of the world,” Gerald afterward. Marcia’s great-grandparents and said. “But (the pandemic) has destroyed it many aunts, uncles and cousins are buried all, pretty much put it under. Virtually all the there. tours and other groups had to cancel.” “And we discovered that most Orthodox In May, Marcia Vineberg created a Go- or Conservative tours that came from Israel, FundMe account, uk.gofundme.com/f/the- from Great Britain, from Canada, from the nosh-kosher-cafe, hoping to help keep the United States or wherever did not stay in Tar- restaurant afloat through the crisis. As of now,” he said, “because there was nowhere the end of July, the effort had netted almost for them to get a Kosher meal.” $1,300 toward its $20,000 goal. He had never been a restaurateur. Still, he Marcia Vineberg visited Tarnow each June invested their life savings in opening The for the past three years – until this one. Now Nosh Kosher Cafe and put two and a half she’s planning to move back to Vancouver years into building the business, not unusual because it will afford her a better opportunity for a restaurant. It serves fish and vegetarian to get to Poland. dishes and has its own bakery. Most recipes If The Nosh Kosher Cafe ultimately fails, came from Marcia’s grandparents. Gerald said, he’ll probably return to Vancou- “We tried to have it super-duper Ortho- ver. And if it can survive the pandemic he dox,” she said, “but we can’t. There’s not hopes to eventually sell it. enough groceries and not enough people to “My life in many ways is here now,” he light the fire (on Shabbat) and do everything. said “and I’m not quite sure what I’ll do if We’re finding Conservative and Reform I’m faced with that decision (to stay or leave, come to dine and the Hasidim and Chabad to sell or keep the cafe). Every Friday when I will come and eat Ben and Jerry’s ice cream, make it through one more week I say, ‘Thank but that’s it.” you for that,’ and then see if we can survive By last December they had more than 25 for one more week. 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federate history – cemeteries, museums and PARK neutral-based historical markers – just like • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE there is a place for plantations, KKK memo- Jefferson Davis as Attorney General, Sec- rabilia, white-only drinking fountains and retary of War and Secretary of State for the restrooms: as a cautionary tale and symbols Confederacy. Benjamin was a U.S Senator of what we did and should never do again.” from Louisiana before the Civil War and Long an advocate of doing away with owned a sugar cane plantation with 140 symbols glorifying the Confederacy and its slaves. legacy of slavery, Sims also seeks to abolish His only connec- some state statues regarding the Confed- tion to this area is eracy. that after the South In 2007, he had an artistic installation titled was defeated, he “The Proper Way to Hang a Confederate fled treason charges Flag” on display in Tallahassee, complete and stayed briefly at with noose and flag. A group complained, the Gamble Planta- citing a 1961 law that states, “It shall also be tion before escaping unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to England. At the to mutilate, deface, defile, or contemptuously time, the property abuse the flag or emblem of Florida or the was owned by Capt. Sarasota artist John flag or emblem of the Confederate States by Archibald McNeill, Sims is behind the any act whatever.” a Confederate block- move to remove Judah P. Benjamin’s name Sims says other state statutes still memo- ade runner. At one rialize the Confederacy by recognizing Con- point the Gamble from the state park in Manatee County. federate Memorial Day and Jefferson Davis sugar cane plantation and Robert E. Lee’s birthdays, despite failed included 3,500 acres efforts of a state senator to wipe that off the and was worked by hundreds of slaves. books. He wants those statutes eliminated. The July 17 edition of the Jewish Press noted that there was scant effort locally to erase the name of Judah P. Benjamin from the park, even though Jewish communities were actively seeking to remove tributes to Benjamin in North Carolina and California. Sims, an African American, announced his petition effort on July 20. He says he plans to submit it to state officials before next year’s legislative session. As of press-time, the petition had gained more than 900 signatures. It remains unclear whether he has support of the organized Jewish community. As the state park is within the service area of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, the Jewish Press made contact with that organization prior to its initial story. The response from Jessi Sheslow, director of community relations, was there appeared to be no discussion about the park’s name, within or outside the Jewish community. However, Sims said not long after that he called Howard Tevlowitz, CEO of the Sarasota-Manatee Federation, and that he seemed receptive to support of the petition. Efforts to reach Tevlowitz or Sheslow were unsuccessful by press deadline. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SPC The online petition, created through Change.com, calls for renaming the park and seeks a “re-contextualizing of the Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial … to create a space on this former plantation to memorialize the enslaved victims who were Business & Professional Directory bonded to this land.” Inquiries to the state Department of En- vironmental Regulation, which runs state parks, indicate that the names of all state parks are under review, but no information was forthcoming on when a decision may be reached. In an Aug. 2 column in the Tallahassee Democrat, Sims explained his reasoning for the petition and some background on the stare park in Ellenton: “In 1925, the United Daughters of the Confederacy gifted the Gamble Mansion and Plantation … to the state of Florida in memory of Confederate Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin. In 1970, this memorial, then as a state park, applied for historic space status at the National Registry. In its application, the ‘Statement of Sig- nification’ section began with: “This lovely antebellum mansion is the only Confederate shrine in the State, as well as the oldest building on the west coast of Florida. The mansion is designated the Judah P. Benjamin Memo- rial because of its connection with a dramatic episode in the last days of the Civil War. In another sense, it is a memorial to a way of life and a system of economy that were swept away by that war.” Sims opined that, “Slave plantations FRAN SCHWARTZ should be a source of collective shame and Realtor ® sorrow, a historic source of healing, not a Cell: (813) 220-7171 space to have a ‘Gone with the Wind’ mo- Ph: (813) 908-8500 ment or weddings or picnics. And the idea Fax: (813) 908-9840 that a former slave plantation, as a shrine, [email protected] as a state park, is being used to memorialize the Confederacy, with taxpayers’ funds, with descendants of African slaves’ tax dollars, reflects a serious breach of moral account- 14007 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. ability.” Tampa, Florida 33618 He continued, “There is a place for Con- PAGE 10 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA AUGUST 7 - 20, 2020 lightning • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE Halpern will become only the second hockey player to be inducted into the Jewish Sports Heritage Association, joining Mike Hartman, who played 58 of his 397 career games with the 1992- 93 Lightning during nine NHL seasons. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman also has been so honored. The induction ceremony at Tem- ple Israel of Lawrence on Long Is- land, N.Y., were originally planned Jeff Halpern, far right, in his playing days for the Lightning for April 26, but the Coronavirus from 2007-2010, pictured with captain Vinny Lecavalier, pandemic forced cancellation of center, and Brandon Bochenski. the program until 2021, at a date to Ontario, where he not only excelled but grew be announced. to 6 feet. Princeton University took notice Among this year’s other inductees are and, as a junior, he had 28 goals and 25 assists former Boston Red Sox infielder Kevin in 36 games as the Tigers won the Eastern Youkilis, former NBA Commissioner David College Athletic Conference and made it to Stern, author Mitch Albom, boxing analyst the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. Al Bernstein, and the late Ed Sabol and his No NHL team drafted him, but the Capi- son, Steve, co-founders of NFL Films. tals, who had invited him to training camp Halpern says his Judaism is “somewhere to skate with other prospects, offered him a between Reform and Conservative.” He is contract. Halpern spent six seasons with the not a member of any local synagogue. Caps and, during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Alan Freedman, director of the Jewish he played in Switzerland. Sports Heritage Association, said it has “ba- After the 2005-06 season Halpern became sically two criteria for induction – that the a free agent and signed with the Dallas Stars. individual considers himself or herself Jewish Two years later he was traded to the Light- and that he or she has achieved a significant ning and after that he played for Los Angeles, level of success.” Montreal (twice), Washington again, the “I’m trying to educate the public, hope- New York Rangers and, in 2013-14, Phoenix. fully break down some barriers. People say “I wanted to play again the next season,” ‘Jewish athlete’ is an oxymoron. They don’t he said, “so I basically kept on skating on realize how hearing these things can dig in my own until January 2015. Then I decided and hurt. I tell them, ‘Don’t start with the to pursue coaching, so I got into some youth stereotypes,’” Freedman said. “What we’re hockey and development hockey programs trying to do is educate people.” in the Washington, D.C., area before joining Halpern married Kelley Cornwell in 2011. the Lightning” as its player development During these uncertain times, we have to She converted to Judaism before they wed. coach. He and the former Washington Football The following two years he was a full-time meet and greet people in different ways. Team cheerleader, a licensed medical aesthe- assistant coach with the Syracuse Crunch, tician, live in Tampa and have four children. Tampa Bay’s top farm team, before becom- Congregation Kol Ami, a Kehillah (community) But as far as any of the kids following in his ing an assistant coach for the Lightning on footsteps, “They haven’t taken to hockey. June 22, 2018. “During summers we’ve gone of Conservative Judaism, would like you to join They’ve enjoyed skating as they’ve gotten back to Washington and back to the Syracuse older but they’ve never gotten into the sport. area, but right now we consider this home,” us on ZOOM, to get to know our Congregation. I’d like it if the girls did.” he said. Halpern was born in Potomac, MD, in It was during that 2004-05 season overseas 1976, two years after the birth of the Capitals, that tragedy struck. His mother, Gloria, an Wednesday, August 26 at 10 am an NHL expansion team that played about a aunt and uncle and a fourth person were in half-hour drive away in the Capital Centre in Davie on Florida’s east coast when the driver For more information & Zoom Link Landover, MD. His parents, Mel and Gloria, of a fuel tanker lost control of his 18-wheeler. had him on skates by the time he was 3 years It flipped over, landed on their car and ex- Please call the Front office at 813-962-6338 old. By 9 he was playing for the Little Capi- ploded, killing all four passengers. tals, a youth hockey team that competed up Halpern is reticent to talk about the acci- or Email [email protected] and down the eastern seaboard. dent but says he believes his competitiveness At 15 he enrolled at St. Paul’s, a prep comes from his mother. “It was her work Congregation Kol Ami school (and hockey power) in Concord, N.H. ethic,” he said. “She was a teacher and an ac- But he was regarded as too small except for countant. She was always working. Growing 3919 Moran Road, Tampa 33618 • www.kolami.org some Division III colleges. So, his next step up, I remember the light always being on was a year of Junior B hockey in Stratford, • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE JULY 17 - AUGUST 6, 2020 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 11 Vandalism at 2 Sarasota temples brings hate charges A 21-year-old Sarasota man has been ar- No arrests were made until after the sus- rested on three counts of criminal mischief pect hit that synagogue again and Temple for defacing and damaging a synagogue, all Sinai in the early morning hours of July 15. classified as felony hate crimes, Sarasota Similar to the first attack, a lone vandal was County Sheriff’s Office officials announced. seen in video surveillance spray-painting The charges stem from anti-Semitic graffiti at the two temples. The Temple Sinai vandalism at two Reform congregations in campus was extensively vandalized, includ- I am a hard-working attorney who is prepared to be a hard-working Sarasota, one hit on two separate occasions ing many walls made of porous Jerusalem Judge. My promise to every taxpayer with swastikas and other hateful messages stone, making the removal of the messages is that I will bring my dedication and spray painted on the temple buildings. difficult, noted a JTA news service story. commitment to the bench. The residents of Hillsborough County The suspect, Vincent Martinez, 21, of Following the release of images and video deserve a decisive Judge who is Sarasota, has been released on $15,000 from the incidents, detectives received infor- qualified, experienced and ready to bond. He is to be arraigned on the charges mation identifying Martinez as a possible serve. on Sept. 11. suspect. The investigation revealed he used The incidents began on April 2 at Temple a nearby ATM shortly after the first incident Emanu-El when swastikas were spray wearing the same clothing seen in security painted on the doors. A surveillance camera footage. Detectives also linked him to the VOTE JOHN SCHIFINO JUDGE captured images from that attack and depu- second two incidents through cell phone ties began an investigation. records, the sheriff’s office said.

• CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE Halpern was one of the candidates passed DEDICATED TO OUR COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO OUR COURTS in her office. And whenever there were any over several times because the Lightning were in the NHL playoffs when the ceremo- Committed to the rule of law and the integrity to do the job right board games or family games, basketball – Nearly 25 years of courtroom experience anything – her competitive nature always nies were being held – and they would have Past President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association showed up.” been playing for the Stanley Cup in April as Tampa Hispanic Bar Foundation, Board Member Previously, potential nominees had to well before the league “paused” the season Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers, Board Member March 12 due to the coronavirus. Sat on the 13th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee be present in order to be inducted into the Pace Center for Girls, Former Board Member and Board President Jewish Sports Heritage Association. But Games resumed Aug. 3 with a 24-team Former Bayshore Little League Coach and League President some were bypassed because they couldn’t Stanley Cup round robin, played in two Highly respected in the legal community commit to attending. “This year we waived Canadian cities, Toronto and Edmonton. As Recently selected by his peers as top 100 Florida Super Lawyers the requirement,” Freedman said. “If the second seed in the Eastern Conference, AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest Rating) Recipient of the 2019 13th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Award they’re that good an athlete, coach, broad- the Lightning are playing the other top three Recipient of the 2012 Hills. Bar Outstanding Board Service Award caster, whatever, they need to be honored. … teams Boston, Philadelphia and Washing- Hillsborough Assoc. for Women Lawyers 2017 Professionalism Award They’ve got lives, they’ve got commitments. ton to determine the seeding for the first 2020 Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leaders in Law Award We understand that.” round of the playoffs. 2016 James M. "Red" McEwen Memorial Award

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President Reuven Rivlin to issue a public ISRAELI PROTEST statement declaring that the right to protest • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE “must not be harmed.” with the numbers seeming to grow each Ohana is “trying to cancel protests and week. The largest protest so far was reported circumvent the law,” complained Maor, a Aug. 1 when an estimated 10,000 people 25-year-old law student from the coastal gathered outside the prime minister’s official city of Ashdod who said he had attended a residence in Jerusalem, joined by thousands number of demonstrations outside the prime of others at some 250 of the largest intersec- minister’s residence and had been “subject tions throughout the country, and in front of to police violence” for engaging in civil the Netanyahu’s private home in Caesarea. disobedience. After drawing international praise for how “It was brutal, they used a water cannon he efficiently imposed a strict and effective against me,” he said, describing how he was lockdown, Netanyahu acknowledged ear- shot with a high pressure water jet while lier this month to reopening Israel too soon. participating in a sit-in. “I bruised my ankle. Cases have risen sharply, restrictions have I couldn’t work for two days.” been reimposed and unemployment is near Another protester, Eliana Barbel, showed its all-time high. Stimulus checks from the off a large bruise on the back of her leg as government have fallen short of their prom- she described her experience at a protest the ised amount. week before that ended in violent clashes Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s trial on three cor- with police. ruption charges has been delayed for a second “I was hit and arrested and spent the night time – after Ohana, in his previous stint as in jail for protesting,” Barbel said. “When justice minister, shut down courts amid the I was arrested, the cops were very violent. pandemic in March, effectively postponing I was sitting on the ground and three riot legal proceedings against the prime minister. policemen picked me up and took me. The demonstrations have reenergized those “They want to scare us, but this will only who have been calling out Netanyahu in re- bring more people out,” she added, holding cent years over his legal problems and what up a sign decrying violence against Arabs, they perceive as his goal to weaken demo- haredi Orthodox, Ethiopians and leftists, and cratic institutions like the judiciary. promising to continue to protest even “if I’m The result is a movement made up of arrested 10 times.” Israelis across the political spectrum. Some Echoing a theme that has emerged in re- commentators have called it the country’s cent Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S. largest grassroots movement since 2011, that have faced police crackdowns, Efrat when hundreds of thousands of Israelis pro- Safran, a 57-year-old dual American-Israeli tested the cost of living. citizen from Ramat Hasharon, carried a sign As the protests have widened in focus, bearing the slogan “Mothers Against Police demonstrators have faced harsh crackdowns Violence.” by police, who have drawn criticism for using Safran said she was ready to protect water cannons and tear gas. younger protesters from the police with her Many at the July 28 protest, organized by own body. the anti-Netanyahu Black Flag movement, “We’re trying to save democracy,” she said they were incensed by Ohana’s state- said. ment to Doron Yadid, the commander of the While the crowd protesting near Ohana’s Jerusalem police district — a recording of apartment was overwhelmingly secular, which was leaked in the media — that he Pinchas, 30, a haredi attorney from Bnei didn’t “understand why we don’t ban” anti- Brak, a largely ultra-Orthodox city, said he Netanyahu protests. decided to come out because “government “I want to challenge the ruling of the corruption is dangerous to all of us, including court,” Ohana said, referring to a recent the haredim.” ruling allowing the protests to go ahead, The protest was marked by tense but not generating widespread anger and prompting violent exchanges with police.

I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. As we start to re-open Hillsborough County, it is important to remember that while we have a challenge ahead of us, it is not one that we cannot overcome together. I am running for County Commission because I am ready on day one to get Hillsborough moving forward again. -Hy

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