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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 45, NO. 15 DECEMBER 11, 2020 25 KISLEV, 5781 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Netanyahu up for Nobel Peace Prize (JNS) — Former First Min- the Nobel Committee, Lord ister of Northern Ireland Lord Trimble explained that he was David Trimble has nominated nominating Netanyahu and Israeli Prime Minister Ben- bin Zayed “in recognition of jamin Netanyahu and Abu their historic achievements Dhabi Crown Prince Moham- in advancing peace in the med bin Zayed Al Nahyan for Middle East.” the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Noting that U.S. President according to a statement from Donald Trump “has already Netanyahu’s office. been nominated for the prize Lord Trimble won the for his contributions to this prize himself in 1998 for his cause,” he said that therefore efforts to find a solution to the Israeli and UAE leaders the conflict in Northern Ire- deserve the same recognition. Wolfgang Kumm/picture alliance via Getty Images Memorial de la Shoa Nicolas Maeterlinck/AFP via Getty Images land. As a Nobel laureate, his He went on to state: “De- Esther Cohen Maurice Cling Paul Sobol nomination of Netanyahu and spite decades of intensive Prince bin Zayed will lead the efforts, until now peace Norwegian Nobel Committee between Israel and Arab to discuss the issue. nations has proved elusive. The announcement comes Four major wars have been less than a month after a fought between Israel and ministerial delegation from Arab states, and Israel has the United Arab Emir- been subjected to countless ates landed in Israel for the terrorist attacks, leading on first-ever official visit from four further occasions to the Gulf state following the major conflicts between Israel Sept. 15 signing of the U.S.- and Palestinian Arabs. In the brokered Abraham Accords 72 years since the foundation with the UAE and Bahrain at of the modern State of Israel in the White House. In a Nov. 20 letter to Netanyahu on page 15A Israeli diabetes breakthrough Stefano Montesi-Corbis/Getty Images Artyom Geodakyan/TASS via Getty Images Bernd Thissen/picture alliance via Getty Images Renzo Gattegna Mikhail Zhvanetsky Justin Sonder By United with Israel cemic episodes or weight gain compared to placebo,” said a People who suffer from company statement. Six prominent Holocaust survivors have diabetes frequently require Oramed’s Chief Executive insulin shots, causing pain, Officer, Nadav Kidron, said, inconvenience, and visible “We believe the strong efficacy scars that do not heal. To shown while treating patients died in Europe over the past month address this pressing health- at a lower dose further dem- By Cnaan Liphshiz Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp and for An experienced lecturer and gifted care issue, a company based onstrates ORMD-0801’s po- years told high school students about writer, he often spoke at high schools. in Israel developed the first tential as a safe, non-invasive, (JTA) — The constant stream of break- her survival story in testimonies, TVXS Many of the students easily related to oral insulin capsule, called and effective oral insulin ing news about American politics and reported. Cling’s story because he was 15 when ORMD-0801, providing dia- solution for the millions of the coronavirus pandemic has hidden a Cohen belonged to the ancient Ro- police took him away at his school on betes treatment without the people suffering from diabetes sobering fact: Six prominent Holocaust maniote Jewish community, which had May 20, 1944. need for shots. worldwide.” survivors who had dedicated much of survived for 2,000 years before being Cling was sent to the Drancy in- The pill passed previous Joel M. Neutel, MD, the their lives to educating others against nearly eradicated by the Nazis. Ioannina ternment camp with his parents and rounds of testing with im- Principal Investigator of the hatred have died in Europe over the was a major center of Romaniote Jews, older brother, Willy. The family was pressive results, placing it ORMD-0801 Phase 2b trial, past month. with about 1,800 living there before the deported to Auschwitz, where the Nazis on the fast-track for com- commented, “I believe the These are their stories. Holocaust. Cohen had two children. murdered the parents on arrival. Willy mercial availability, Oramed data demonstrated in this Esther Cohen Maurice Cling would help Maurice survive the camp announced last spring. second cohort further vali- One of only 160 people from her native Born to Romanian Jews who fled but was murdered there. Cling was Nearly half a billion people dates the clinical potential of Greek city of Ioannina who survived the anti-Semitism for France, Cling was a moved to Dachau and liberated there worldwide suffer from dia- Oramed’s oral insulin to have genocide, Cohen died there on Tuesday linguist and English teacher who died betes. a highly beneficial impact on at the age of 96. She had escaped the Nov. 23 in Paris at 91. Survivors on page 15A On Monday, ORMD-0801 the treatment of diabetes the started final stage tests, mark- world over.” ing the near culmination of Oramed already developed close to a decade and a half a novel Protein Oral Delivery Haley calls to release of development. technology based on more If the U.S. Food and Drug than 30 years of research Administration (FDA) ulti- by scientists at Jerusalem’s classified report on refugees mately approves the drug, type Hadassah Medical Center. 2 diabetics will be able to start This innovation segued well By Aaron Bandler port. This goes to the heart taking insulin pills in a little into the oral insulin capsule. of speaking hard truths in over three years, with type 1 “Since insulin was first (Jewish Journal via JNS) the name of moving peace diabetics permitted to use it discovered, it has been im- — Former U.S. Ambassador forward,” she tweeted on after further testing. possible to deliver it orally, to the United Nations Nikki Wednesday. In its previous round of because of degradation and Haley called on the Trump Her tweet linked to a Nov. testing, Oramed completed factors affecting absorbance; administration to declassify 23 New York Post op-ed au- placebo-controlled, double- since insulin is a protein, the a report detailing the cur- thored by Foundation for De- blind, randomized 90-day body breaks it down when in- rent number of Palestinian fense of Democracies Senior dose-ranging tests. Fifty-sev- gested,” Forbes reported in the refugees who are receiving Adviser Richard Goldberg en US-based patients suffer- spring. “The company uses aid from the U.N. Works and and Senior Vice President for ing from type 2 diabetes with enteric coating and special Relief Agency for Palestinian Research Jonathan Schanzer. inadequate glycemic control Refugees. The op-ed noted that Congress completed the 12-week trial. Diabetes on page 14A “Very important that the required the State Depart- “Treatment with ORMD- Trump administration declas- ment in 2012 to produce 0801 at all doses demonstrated sify the report that provides a report on the number of an excellent safety profile, a current estimate of the Palestinian refugees receiv- with no serious drug-related number of Palestinian refu- U.N. Photo/Evan Schneider adverse events and no in- gees who are receiving sup- Haley on page 14A Nikki Haley creased frequency of hypogly- PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 Children are spreading light Walk-In Tubs WALK-IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $1,500 in Chabad CKids Club The nights may be getting ✓ EXPERIENCE YOU CAN longer, but they are also about TRUST! to get a whole lot brighter. 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By Inon Ben Shushan the two agencies said that a massive attack on the money,” without further will look for new ways to “The company places the an investigation into a network infrastructure of clarification. breach them. Ahead of next field of safety and service to (Israel Hayom via JNS) — possible cyberattack was Shirbit Company, which is The group’s Twitter ac- year, their budgets must be its customers at the top of The personal information launched on Monday night in Israel economic sphere,” count was subsequently increased and they have to its priorities, and is ranked of thousands of Israelis was amid suspicions that the the group’s poorly phrased suspended. ensure that all the systems year after year among the compromised on Tuesday, company’s server had been tweet read. Ido Naor, CEO of cyber- are under tight security and top insurance companies in following a massive hack into compromised. Blackshadow warned that security firm Security Joes, supervision.” Israel in its areas of activity, the database of a major local “An initial investigation it was in possession of told Israel Hayom that “the He further noted that the both by the Capital Market insurance company. found that information Shirbit’s client database, hackers have a lot of informa- hack was “very similar to the Division of the Ministry of The Capital Markets Au- on the details of clients’ tweeting photos of ID cards, tion, probably dating back methods used by hackers Finance and by the Chamber thority and the National insurance is involved,” the drivers’ licenses, emails and at least to 2015, including from Iran, and their choice of of Insurance Agents.” Cyber Directorate confirmed statement said, noting that forms containing private details about senior figures communication [Telegram] “The company places that there had been a cyber- the investigation was still information. in the defense industries reinforces that assumption.” the information security attack on the Shirbit insur- ongoing. One of the documents and sensitive information Dr. Harel Menashri, head and customer service as its ance company and that its The hack was later claimed linked appeared to show the that was included in internal of the Cyber Department at top priority,” Shirbit CEO clients’ information had by a group calling itself personal details, including [Shirbit] emails. We believe the Faculty of Technology Zvi Leibushor said in a been leaked in the breach. “BlackShadow,” which post- the home address and phone that the hackers will demand Management at the Holon statement, adding that the Founded in 2000, the ed images of some of the numbers, of Tel Aviv District ransom for the informa- Institute of Technology and firm “is continually ranked Netanya-based Shirbit has information taken, as well as Court Deputy President tion, probably to the tune a former Shin Bet security among the top insurance upwards of 200 employees technical details intended to Judge Gilad Neuthal. of $500,000 to $1 million in agency officer, told Israel companies in Israel, both by and is one of the largest show the scale of the assault, In a Telegram message Bitcoin.” Hayom that “the organiza- the Capital Market Division insurance firms in Israel. on its social media accounts. to KAN 11 News, the group Naor stressed that “in- tion that claimed responsi- of the Finance Ministry and Several years ago, it won a “A huge cyberattack has stated that they had other surance companies, in bility for this hack could be by the Chamber of Insurance state tender and many of been taken place by Black targets that they would particular, and the Israeli a cover for a foreign intel- Agents.” its clients are civil servants. Shadow team,” the group disclose later and that they economy, in general, must ligence agency, maybe even This article first appeared In a joint statement, tweeted. “There has been conducted the attack “for understand that hackers the Iranians.” in Israel Hayom. Supreme Court strikes down New York’s COVID restrictions on synagogues By Shira Hanau 5-4, was the first in which Both petitions were gious discrimination, with “This is an historic victo- services that were imposed Justice Amy Coney Bar- brought after parts of Brook- Chief Justice John Roberts ry,” said Rabbi Chaim Dovid at the beginning of the pan- (JTA) — The Supreme rett, who was confirmed lyn were made into “red noting that it would be Zwiebel, Agudath Israel’s demic, arguing that restric- Court blocked government last month, gave the con- zones” under a state plan “a significant matter” to executive vice president, tions should not be stricter restrictions on houses of servatives a majority. The implemented last month. In overturn restrictions meant in a statement Thursday. for houses of worship than worship imposed by New conservative justices were red zones, houses of worship to safeguard public health “This landmark decision for other gathering places, York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in convinced by the argument are only allowed to have up to during a pandemic. will ensure that religious like businesses. The judge a late-night ruling Wednes- that pandemic restrictions 10 people attending services Agudath Israel brought practices and religious in- in that case blocked the state day. should not be stricter for at once, regardless of the ca- its case to the court after stitutions will be protected from enforcing the stricter Deciding two cases at religious institutions than pacity of the space. In orange a federal judge in New York from government edicts that rules on houses of worship. once — one brought by for secular ones. zones, where restrictions are ruled against it. The two do not treat religion with the An Orthodox organization Agudath Israel, an umbrella “It is time — past time slightly less strict than in red synagogues named in the respect demanded by the representing summer camps organization representing — to make plain that, while zones, services are capped at lawsuit are no longer subject Constitution.” tried suing the state over its haredi Orthodox Jews, and the pandemic poses many 25 attendees. While nones- to the restrictions because This was not the only restrictions on camp this one brought by the Roman grave challenges, there sential businesses were shut- their neighborhoods no lon- case where Orthodox groups summer, also arguing that Catholic Diocese of Brook- is no world in which the tered in red zones, those that ger have especially high test have argued that pandemic the restrictions constituted lyn — the court ruled that Constitution tolerates color- were allowed to remain open positivity rates, a fact that restrictions on worship were religious discrimination. restrictions placed on New coded executive edicts that were not subject to the same two of the dissenting justices unconstitutional. (The camp operators group York’s “red zones” with reopen liquor stores and bike capacity limits as houses of cited in their opinion. Still, Earlier this year, three Or- has ties to Agudath Israel.) high COVID test positivity shops but shutter churches, worship. the group said it was grateful thodox men and two Catholic The judge ruled against the rates unfairly discriminated synagogues and mosques,” The liberal justices ar- for a ruling that could set a priests sued New York of- camp operators, saying the against houses of worship. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote gued that the restrictions new precedent for religious ficials over limitations on religious discrimination ar- The decision, which split in a concurring opinion. did not constitute reli- liberty cases in the country. attendance at synagogue gument was not compelling. EU invites all member states to adopt definition of anti-Semitism that includes Israel hatred By Cnaan Liphshiz cabinet ministers from all the against Jews and Holocaust country is not anti-Semitic, guage expressed in declara- not list concrete actions to bloc’s member states. denial. It also includes ex- the definition also states. tions and resolutions by achieve this. (JTA) — The Council of “Member States that have not amples of anti-Israel criticism Palestinians and their various EU bodies about the Several Jewish groups wel- the European Union, which yet done so are invited to join it defines as anti-Semitic, supporters worry that the need to fight anti-Semitism comed the document. is a key driver of EU policy, the other Member States and including comparing the definition, by condemning with legal means and “de- In a statement, World “invited” all the bloc’s 27 endorse the IHRA working defi- country’s policies to those of certain forms of anti-Israel cisive action” because the Jewish Congress President members to adopt a defini- nition as soon as possible,” reads Nazi Germany, denying the rhetoric, will have a chilling phenomenon is “an attack Ronald S. Lauder called it a tion of anti-Semitism that the document, titled “Council Jewish people their right to effect on criticism of Israel on European values,” as the “significant step forward in includes anti-Israel vitriol. Declaration on Mainstreaming self-determination and “ap- more broadly. The European declaration states. making Europe a better place The invitation to adopt the Fight against Antisemitism plying double standards by Parliament, the EU’s legisla- The document speaks of for Jews.” the International Holocaust across Policy-Areas.” requiring of it a behavior not tive branch, adopted the IHRA the need to carry out Holo- European Jewish Congress Remembrance Alliance’s defi- The IHRA working defini- expected or demanded of any definition in 2017, as have caust education and also of President Moshe Kantor said nition came in a declaration tion describes various forms other democratic nation.” dozens of countries. “Protecting Jewish life and it was an “important deci- published Wednesday by the of anti-Semitism, including Criticism of Israel similar The Council declaration making it more visible as part sion” that “appreciates the Council, which is made up of hatred and discrimination to that leveled at any other also reiterated earlier lan- of Europe’s identity.” It does sad growth of antisemitism.” Israel looks headed for more elections as Benny Gantz backs bill to dissolve parliament By Gabe Friedman needed votes for the measure said they would finance in to dissolve the government “All of this is happening for His powerful coalition to pass in the Knesset. their coalition agreement. But and drag Israel into an elec- a single reason … Netanyahu of parties splintered when (JTA) — Israeli Defense Gantz and Benjamin Ne- Netanyahu’s Likud party has tion” by refusing to pass the is only working to save himself Gantz joined forces with Minister Benny Gantz said tanyahu, the prime minister, agreed to pass only a one-year budget, Gantz said, according from his trial,” Gantz said Netanyahu. Recent polling Tuesday that his party will formed a unity government budget; the two-year agree- to Haaretz. Tuesday, referencing the other projects 31 Knesset seats for back a bill crafted by the op- earlier this year by agreeing ment would set in motion Gantz had recently launched scandals for which Netanyahu Likud, 21 for Naftali Bennet’s position in parliament to dis- to rotate the premiership after Gantz’s transition to power a commission to investigate a was indicted last year. right-wing Yamina party, 17 solve the government, likely 18 months, but the two have next year. corruption scandal known as Gantz left open the possibil- for Yair Lapid’s centrist Yesh sending Israel to its fourth been at odds from the outset In a statement, Gantz “the Submarine Affair,” which ity of passing the budget by its Atid, 11 for the predomi- election in two years. of the partnership. Their latest blamed Netanyahu for the involves several people close Dec. 23 deadline and avoiding nantly Arab Joint List group The votes from Gantz’s Blue logjam involves a two-year situation. to Netanyahu, further eroding an election that would take of parties and nine for Blue and White would provide the national budget that both “Netanyahu has decided their relationship. place next year. and White. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 An end to a great injustice By Farley Weiss allegedly remained a security threat — citing to help Israel, without any intent to harm the actions, with the help of the Justice Depart- an affidavit by the former director of National U.S. The same cannot be said of Pelton. ment prosecutors, as contrary to U.S. national (JNS) — The end of the great injustice to Intelligence James Clapper that some of the The Justice Department agreed to a plea interests. Jonathan Pollard has finally come. The video of documents Pollard passed on to Israel were bargain in Pollard’s case to not seek a life It is noteworthy that virtually every major the call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin still classified 30 years after he went to jail. sentence. Pelton’s three life sentences, in U.S. official at the time of Pollard’s arrest— Netanyahu to him displayed the warmth that However, Clapper’s affidavit was disputed contrast, did not contradict a plea bargain. who best knew the ramifications of his ac- the convicted spy whose parole restrictions in bipartisan fashion by former President In Pollard’s case, the prosecutors filed two tions—have written or commented that they were just lifted deserved to receive from Israel Ronald Reagan’s national security advisor, affidavits from Weinberger stating that in the supported his release from prison. These after suffering terribly for 35 years. Bud McFarlane, and former Democratic Sen- so-called “year of the spy,” no one (not even officials include Secretary of State George The small studio apartment in which he ate Intelligence Committee chairman Dennis Pelton) did anything worse than Pollard. Schultz, Permanent Select Committee on and his wife, Esther, reside shows that even DeConcini. They submitted affidavits stating In their victim-impact statement, the pros- Intelligence chairman Lee Hamilton, and during his past five years of “freedom,” Pollard that Pollard was not a security threat, as the ecutors wrote that “Mr. Pollard’s unauthorized FBI (and subsequent CIA) director William was still being punished with onerous parole most recent information to which he was privy disclosures have threatened the U.S. [sic] rela- Webster. James Woolsey, who was CIA director conditions. It is a great relief that the Justice was outdated by decades. tions with numerous Middle East Arab allies during Bill Clinton’s presidency, eventually Department under President Donald Trump The Justice Department’s application of a … The obvious result of Mr. Pollard’s largesse became a strong advocate for Pollard’s release finally ended these outrageous conditions, double standard to Pollard is obvious when is that U.S. bargaining leverage with the Is- and implied that his continued incarceration which included his having to wear a tracking reviewing its treatment of Ronald Pelton. raeli government in any further intelligence was due to anti-Semitism. bracelet 24 hours a day. Pelton was convicted of providing the Soviet exchanges has been undermined. In short, Mr. Pollard spent 30 years in jail when the av- Pollard was also confined to a small geo- Union with national-security secrets, including Pollard’s activities have adversely affected US erage sentence for espionage on behalf of an graphic location in Manhattan and had to be U.S. efforts to tap Soviet communications, in relations with both its Middle East Arab allies ally was two-to-four years. He was even told home by 7 p.m. It is welcome news that he exchange for $35,000. Pelton’s actions led to and the government of Israel.” in 1998, during the Wye talks, that he was is finally able to live as a free man and move his being sentenced to three life terms, but McFarlane wrote that the life sentence being released from prison at Israel’s request. to Israel. only served 30 years, and was released from given to Pollard was a result of Weinberger’s But Clinton reneged at the urging of Dennis The Pollard case has been a litany of prison one week after Pollard. “unbalanced reasoning” regarding Israel and Ross, and due to CIA director George Tenet’s examples of improper conduct by Justice Pelton was put in a halfway house and constituted a “great injustice.” threat to resign. Department prosecutors magnifying the pre- home confinement before going to jail, from The head of the Senate Intelligence Com- Pollard applied for parole after serving 29 vious venomous attitude towards Israel held where he was released after three decades mittee at the time, David Durenberger, wrote years in prison. Israeli President Shimon Peres by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Casper with none of the additional parole conditions that he had objected to Pollard’s life sentence personally asked President Barack Obama to Weinberger. that Pollard received. There is little doubt and disagreed with Weinberger’s “vehemence” consent. The Obama Justice Department not The mistreatment of Pollard has been so that Clapper would affirm that the informa- against him. Assistant Secretary of Defense only denied Pollard’s application but told him blatant that one probation officer stated that tion Pelton turned over to the Soviets is still Lawrence Korb wrote that Pollard’s life sen- that they would oppose his release, even upon among the thousands of cases with which he classified. Furthermore, Pelton was known tence was wrong, and attributed it to Wein- his expected parole after serving 30 years. has dealt, only two others (that of a pedophile for his photographic memory. Therefore, the berger’s “visceral dislike” of Israel. and that of a parole violator) were subjected danger of his disclosing classified information In other words, all viewed Weinberger’s Injustice on page 15A to anywhere near as harsh parole conditions following his release was far greater than that as his. surrounding Pollard. The Justice Department argued that such Former U.S. Attorney General Michael conditions were necessary because Pollard Mukasey wrote that Pollard’s only motive was Everywhere Religious freedom vs. religious A chance to right responsibility

a historical wrong By Mel Pearlman based on ideology; and that it gives religious By Gilad Erdan toward encouraging terrorism and incitement, institutions license to disregard the general and they perpetuate the false narrative of the The recent per curium (unsigned) decision welfare of the American people. (JNS) — Some 850,000 Jews have been Palestinian “right of return.” by the U.S. Supreme Court granting a tem- While I think the Supreme Court’s decision deported from Arab countries and Iran, but I see it as the moral duty of the State of porary injunction prohibiting the governor was appropriate, I do question the manner their stories are not heard in E.U. meetings Israel, and as my own duty, to fight to right of New York from enforcing a poorly drafted, in which the right to religious freedom is and their photos cannot be found hanging the wrong done to our brothers and sisters. over-bearing and constitutionally defective exercised by not only the petitioners, but by in exhibitions in the corridors of the United As Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations executive order has been misrepresented by many religious groups of all denominations. Nations. Their names are not mentioned in and out of a deep commitment to them, I will the media to the American public. No group in America is more sensitive the thousands of U.N. resolutions of recent work to raise awareness of the issue among The Executive Order under legal attack is- about religious freedom than the Jewish com- decades, and the international community the international community. sued by Governor Cuomo restricted religious munity. Although we have many differences has not earmarked an annual date to mark This proposal does not mean to provoke gatherings to 10 persons in so-called “red of opinion concerning public policy issues I their plight. strife with our neighbors, rather to see justice zones“ and 25 persons in so-called “orange” think there is a consensus when it comes to The United Nations may see them as “neg- is served and to bring about equality in the zones where Covid-19 infections were increas- defending religious freedom. Government’s ligible” refugees — but we do not. After their world’s approach to the immense injustice ing, and was mostly directed against the Catho- non-interference in how, when or with whom failure to prevent the establishment of the inflicted on our people. I intend to submit lic and Jewish communities in New York City a person prays or otherwise expresses his reli- State of Israel, and as part of the Arab outrage a draft resolution on the matter to the U.N. who it was alleged were not following social gious beliefs and convictions is a cornerstone after the Nov. 29, 1947, decision setting the Secretariat, and use of the ties I have already distancing in their religious observances. of American pluralism. process in motion, Arab states launched war fostered with many ambassadors to mobilize The issue came before the Court on the No freedom gifted to humanity by Divine not only against the newly formed Jewish state broad support. application of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, however is granted to us unfet- but also against the peaceful, thriving Jewish If the international community truly seeks Brooklyn’s “Emergency Application for Writ of tered, unqualified or unconditional. With each communities living in their midst. to promote peace between Israel and its neigh- Injunction” and was joined by a similar applica- freedom comes the responsibility to exercise Entire communities in Morocco, Iraq, bors, it must recognize the historical truth tion by Agudath Israel of America and several that freedom in concordance with the rights Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iran and other coun- and injustice inflicted on Arab Jewry. The other Jewish institutional and individual pe- of our fellow citizens. tries were “erased” and with them, thousands discourse we will foster in the United Nations titioners titled, “Emergency Application For During this period of the Covid-19 pan- of years of heritage, culture and history were may not change history, but it will restore Writ of Injunction Relief Requested by 3 p.m. demic, we are using known effective strategies obliterated. the respect they deserve and recognize the on Friday, Nov.20, 2020,” the critical time to mitigate the spread of this disease so as not The United Nations has never done anything decades-long injustice. for beginning Shabbat preparation, prayers to overwhelm our public health facilities and to acknowledge the gross injustice inflicted on The Abraham Accords are a ray of light for and practices. to mitigate the illness and death among our our brethren, who were assaulted, murdered the thousands of Jews currently living in Arab The Executive Order had previously been people. Among those strategies is social dis- and robbed of their property by the Arab states states. The rapprochement between Israel, upheld by two lower federal courts leaving tancing and the use of masks to help contain they called home. Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates — and these organizations with no alternative but the disease. In the decades since the deportation of Jews soon, I hope other Arab countries as well — to seek relief at the SCOTUS. The religious community is not exempt from from those countries, the United Nations has should encourage Arab leaders to support the While the legal arguments, both for and this responsibility. In the current environment, worked to help only “Palestinian refugees.” Jewish communities in their countries and against the constitutionality of the executive those who, under the guise of freedom of re- UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian allow them to proudly celebrate their heritage. order are beyond the allocated word limita- ligion, gather in large assembly and in close refugees, has received tens of billions of Gilad Erdan is Israel’s ambassador to the tions of this column, the important thing to proximity to pray at their respective houses of dollars for the welfare of these refugees and United Nations. note is that the Supreme Court decision to worship are endangering the general welfare of their families. But these funds have also gone This article first appeared in Israel Hayom. prohibit the enforcement of the Order was the American people. They are not exercising not based on a full exploration of the issues their freedom of religion in a responsible way, and are devaluing the lives of Americans. By THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. or presentation of the legal arguments; but focused on the irreparable harm potentially not socially distancing themselves in worship, caused by the implementation of the Order they are ironically distancing themselves from ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ against religious institutions in the face of the Divine Presence. ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 50 Press Awards Editor/Publisher other entities such as restaurants, bars, gyms If you wish to comment or respond you Jeffrey Gaeser and other non-religious gatherings not being can reach me at melpearlman322@gmail.

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Mel Pearlman Roberts voting with the minority, the opinion Greater Orlando; was a charter board member, David Bornstein carried no long-term value as precedent, was first vice president and pro-bono legal coun- MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER based on the issue of immediate irreparable sel of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department Education Center of Central Florida, as well Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky harm to the petitioners without the benefit of as holding many other community leadership email: [email protected] Joyce Gore a full hearing on the merits of the case. The media, however represented the decision as positions. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 5A Why we should discuss racism at Holocaust museums By Stephen Smith Floyd’s death. The faces are away, in St. Petersburg, the genocide memorialization for Wise distilled her vision into ing the larger truth of Holo- white, Hispanic, Asian and Florida Holocaust Museum’s several decades. As founder of the museum’s mission state- caust remembrance. George What is a good museum? mostly Black. In one haunting Executive Director Elizabeth both the first Holocaust cen- ment: to “build a just and Floyd’s death is not a threat A good museum serves its image, a crying Black teenager Gelman and Chairman of the ter in the United Kingdom and caring community free of to our society; it is a reflection entire community. A good asks, “Am I next?” In another, Board Michael Igel said they the Kigali Genocide Museum anti-Semitism and all forms on our society. I have seen museum speaks to society. a white man with a beard and “believe no comparisons in Rwanda, I learned quickly of prejudice and bigotry.” She the exhibit. There is anger in A good museum challenges a thoughtful expression says, should be made between other that comparison is neither knew that a memorial mu- it, as there should be. There you, sparking a social and “This is an opportunity for us historical or current events valuable nor helpful. Compas- seum must be for the public are demands for change in cultural conversation. That to show each other how much and the Holocaust.” sion is. I was involved in the good, and, in that spirit, the it, as we need change. But means that a good museum we care about each other.” I believe that, too. The establishment of the Cape museum recently announced mostly, Nolter’s photographs will, from time to time, face Sadly, not everyone em- Holocaust was a singular evil, Town Holocaust Museum it was launching a $60 mil- celebrate compassion, a sense controversy. braced that opportunity. This and likening other events to in 1999, in the aftermath of lion expansion in downtown of the humanity we can share. Are Holocaust museums week, some Jewish organiza- it — no matter how horrible the apartheid era. In South Orlando, where it will be In times past, that sense of an exception? Must they avoid tions and Holocaust museums — diminishes its truth. But Africa, there was no point renamed the Holocaust Mu- compassion could have saved tough conversations about criticized the exhibit, and that is not what the Orlando in pretending that racism seum of Hope and Humanity. Jewish lives. And that lesson contemporary society? Is their those criticisms were in turn museum has done. There is did not exist for every single Whenever I encounter ar- is what Holocaust museums sole purpose to memorialize weaponized and spread by no suggestion in it that the one of the visitors that came guments about comparisons are for. the past? right-wing media. The main museum, the photographer through our doors. In fact, to the Holocaust, I wind back In one of the photographs, a Of course not. question surrounding their or his subjects are comparing we recognized there that the the clock to 1933. I imagine Black man peers over the top On Nov. 2, the Holocaust critique? Whether a museum anything to the Holocaust. Holocaust is all about racism the Jews of Europe, marginal- of his star-spangled face mask Memorial Resource and Edu- established to remember Jew- “Uprooting Prejudice” is a taken to its extreme. A Ho- ized, excluded and unheard. I and says, “At a time like this, cation Center of Florida, ish victims of the Holocaust temporary art installation locaust museum is the very wonder how history might be we need more unity, not more near Orlando, opened a new should explore issues of con- about how to come together place to talk about racism. different had someone outside division.” For an institution on exhibit. “Uprooting Prejudice: temporary social justice. as human beings in the face The Holocaust Memorial the Jewish community said its way to becoming a museum Faces of Change” features 45 The Nazi hunter Efraim of America’s intractable, Resource and Education Cen- the right thing at the moment of hope and humanity, this stark black-and-white photo- Zuroff described the decision structural racism. It asks ter in Orlando was founded or identified personally with exhibit seems like a very good graphs by John Noltner that to display Nolter’s photo- questions and addresses cur- by Holocaust survivor Tess their unfolding plight. What place to start. serve as a commentary on graphs as “totally inappro- rent society. It is doing what Wise. When I was designing would have happened if some Stephen D. Smith is Finci- racism in America. Each im- priate.” Some in the Orlando temporary exhibits are meant the U.K. Holocaust Center in Germans had seen a part of Viterbi executive director age is a carefully composed Jewish community expressed to do: exposing people to new 1993, I may have become the themselves in their Jewish chair of the USC Shoah portrait, paired with a quote “disgust and embarrassment” and challenging perspectives. only person in history who neighbors? Foundation. He is also the responding to the outpour- and dismissed the exhibit I have occupied the entan- flew to Orlando to see the Those complaining about UNESCO chair on Genocide ing of emotion after George as “nonsense.” A few hours gled world of Holocaust and Center and not Disney World. the Orlando exhibit are miss- Education. The Cold War with China has begun By Clifford D. May barn. China has been waging ment’s fabled in-house think holder in the “American-led camps, their takeover of Hong military to rival and eventu- a Cold War against America tank, first headed by George liberal rules-based interna- Kong in egregious violation ally surpass the U.S. military.” (JNS) — Not long before for years. The current ad- Kennan, whose 1946 “Long tional order.” Key figures in of their treaty obligations The Policy Planning Staff, a virus born in China began ministration has recognized Telegram” provided a concep- the Trump administration— and their continuing mas- led by director Peter Berkow- spreading around the globe, that reality and outlined a tual framework for American including National Secu- sive intellectual-property itz, offers 10 recommenda- destroying lives, devastating response, notably in the Na- strategies and policies in what rity Advisor H.R. McMaster, thefts—have reinforced that tions to resist this global economies, and, oh yes, shut- tional Security Strategy. If you we now might think of as Deputy National Security reappraisal. transformation. Among them: ting down the Washington haven’t read it, I recommend Cold War I. Advisor for Strategy Nadia The Chinese Communist The United States “must social scene, I attended an you do so soonest.” National Security Advisor Schadlow, Deputy National Party (CCP), in the words of maintain the world’s most elegant, off-the-record din- The ensuing conversation Robert O’Brien calls the two Security Advisor Matthew the Policy Planning paper, powerful, agile, and techno- ner hosted by a well-funded was lively—OK, maybe it documents “similar,” noting Pottinger (a China expert aims to “fundamentally revise logically sophisticated military think tank of the libertarian was acrimonious. But over two differences: “First, unlike and fluent Mandarin-speaker) world order, placing the Peo- while enhancing security persuasion. the months since, it’s become Kennan’s case, written by an and Secretary of State Mike ple’s Republic of China (PRC) cooperation, grounded in com- The guest of honor, a senior increasingly clear that I was envoy at post [Moscow], this Pompeo—perceived that this at the center and serving mon interests and shared figure in the Trump admin- right, and the distinguished book contains the words and theory had proven incorrect. Beijing’s authoritarian goals responsibility, with allies and istration, excused himself professor from a prestigious policies of the President and In December 2017, they and hegemonic ambitions.” partners. A strong military before dessert, citing pressing university was wrong. Abun- his most senior officials. Sec- produced the aforementioned In addition: “The party to- depends on a strong economy. matters of state. At that point, dant evidence in support of ond, given China’s population National Security Strategy, day wields its economic power … At the same time, a strong a distinguished professor from this conclusion is presented size, economic prowess, and which identifies China’s rulers to co-opt and coerce countries economy depends on a strong a prestigious university held in “The Elements of the historic global ambitions, the as America’s most determined around the world; make the military—to ensure the open forth, posing a question to China Challenge,” a 50-page People’s Republic of China is a and dangerous adversaries. societies and politics of for- seas, safe skies, and secure those around the table: “Who document (with 22 pages of more capable competitor than The conduct of those rul- eign nations more accommo- communications networks here is in favor of starting a footnotes) issued last month the Soviet Union at its height.” ers since—including but not dating to CCP specifications; that enable international com- new Cold War with China?” by the Policy Planning Staff For decades, the foreign- limited to their obfuscations and reshape international merce to thrive. For the sake of Scattered chuckles but no of the Office of the Secretary policy elite held to the theory and deceptions regarding the organizations in line with security and prosperity, more- other responses followed, so I of State. that as China grew wealthier, coronavirus, their imprison- China’s brand of socialism. over, the United States must chimed in: “With respect, pro- A word about Policy Plan- it would inevitably liberalize, ment of millions of Muslim At the same time, the CCP fessor, that horse has left the ning: This is the State Depart- becoming a responsible stake- Uyghurs in “re-education” is developing a world-class China on page 15A

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 Chanukah, Light 3 candles Chanukah. Light 8 candle Torah Portion — Parashat Vayeshev: Genesis 37:1-40:23; Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Chabad of Greater Orlando — Menorah lighting in Central Park on Park Ave., Winter Park, PJ Library — Zoom event for children with story telling and menorah lighting on Jewish 5:15 p.m. Free. Federation of Greater Orlando’s Facebook page, 6:30 p.m. Jewish Pavilion Chanukah luncheon — Allegro, noon; Watercress, 2 p.m. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 Final Day of Chanukah SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Ahavas Yisrael — Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown. Chanukah, Light 4 candles Car Parade — Begins 12:30 p.m. at gate before Oakmonte Village, 1021 Royal Gardens Cir., Lake Mary, finishes at Cascade Heights, 160 Islander Ct., Longwood. Event is free sign up at www.jewishnorthorlando.com/chanukahparade. Quote of the Week The Roth Family JCC — Musical Theater performance, 2 p.m. Info: 407-645-5933. “There always were two ways to live in a world that is often dark and full of tears. We Light the Menorah — Chabad lights large Chanukah menorah at Walt Disney Amphitheater can curse the darkness or we can light a light, and as the Chassidim say, ‘a little light in Lake Eola Park, 5:30 p.m. drives out much darkness.’ May we all help light up the world.” — Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l

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By Penny Schwartz books and a couple of chapter Kid Engineer,” Haft wanted Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has • “Kugel for Chanukah?” Jewish children’s “Sammy books for older readers. to share that sparkle in a been surprised by the warm Gretchen M. Everin; illus- Spider” series. BOSTON (JTA) — As Chanukah starts this year book that reached a broad reception from older genera- trated by Rebecca Ashdown • “A Dreidel in Time: A New a child, Sheryl Haft was on the evening of Dec. 10. audience of young children. tions of Yiddish speakers who Kar-Ben (ages 4-9) Spin on an Old Tale” captivated by the sounds of Like the original “Good- Re-reading “Goodnight are eager to share the book Each night, as a young Marcia Berneger; illus- her grandparents speaking night Moon,” Haft’s reimag- Moon” struck a chord for with their grandchildren. girl celebrates Chanukah trated by Beatriz Castro Yiddish. ined story opens with a sleepy her, and she wondered what One woman bought copies with her family, they light Kar-Ben (ages 8-13) Sing-songy terms of en- bunny in pajamas preparing the story would look like if for her senior reading group. the menorah and exchange In this page-turning chap- dearment like “bubbala” and for bed. Instead of the great it were her family. She envi- “I am enjoying people small gifts. The young girl ter book, a magical dreidel “mamleh shayne” sparked green room, there’s a small sioned a mashup of Brown’s sharing their favorite Yid- dreams of getting a pet, but takes a brother and sister joy when her grandmother blue one, and this baby bub- book with “Fiddler on the dish words and phrases, her grandmother’s gifts turn back in time from their home used them. Grittier words bala has a little worn blanket Roof” and “My Big Fat Greek as well as the excitement out to be the ingredients for in Los Angeles to ancient like “shmendrick” and and stuffed gorilla. Wedding.” families are having around a sweet kugel. The unusual Israel, placing them bravely “kvetch” tickled her funny But once that first page is “Oh my gosh, no one is teaching these words to gifts are a mystery — until in the center of action in the bone. turned, the quiet hush of the ever quiet,” Haft said. “It’s their children,” she said in the last night. Chanukah story. Now Haft has captured original is upstaged by the always a big joyful noisy an email. • “The Chanukah Fable • “Bold and Brave” that passion in a new chil- arrival of the whole raucous gathering.” Haft hopes the book suc- of Little Dreidel and Silver Shainy Peysin; illustrated dren’s book that puts a family who have come to For Weber, an award-win- ceeds in bringing Yiddish to Menorah” by Michael McFarland delightful Yiddish spin on celebrate Chanukah. There’s ning illustrator whose many a diverse audience and in- Sylvia Rouss; illustrated Hachai Publishing (ages “Goodnight Moon,” the music and dancing, dreidels, books include “The Story spiring children of all back- by T.L. Derby 7-10) beloved bedtime classic by bagels, a pot of kneidels — of Chanukah,” by David A. grounds to “be a mensch.” MacLaren-Cochrane Pub- Part historical fiction, part Margaret Wise Brown. and of course, latkes. Adler, the boisterous family Here are some more new lishing (Ages 3-7) religious adventure story “Goodnight Bubbala: A The simple verse is brim- scenes in Haft’s manuscript Chanukah books for children A sweet tale with a touch of featuring a brother and sister Joyful Parody” is set during ming with Yiddish words conjured images of long ago of all ages. magic about a plain wooden who live in ancient Israel under Chanukah. With bright and like “plotz,” “tchotchkes,” childhood visits with her • “Grover’s Chanukah dreidel that longs to stand the rule of King Antiochus, the lively illustrations by Jill We- “kvetching” and “verkl- grandparents. Party” out like the shiny menorah. A ruthless ruler of the Chanukah ber, the lovingly zany story empt.” Page after page is “When we were there, Joni Kibort Sussman; il- warm and engaging story by story. As their beliefs are tested, glows with the warmth of filled with colorful illustra- from the first thing in the lustrated by Tom Leigh Sylvia Rouss, award-winning the religiously observant sib- family holiday celebrations. tions, with nods to the origi- morning, in came the great- Kar-Ben (ages 1-4) author of the hugely popular lings find courage. The book includes a glossary nal art by Clement Hurd. aunts and the food,” Weber The latest in a series of of Yiddish words and a latkes As the festivities wind said by phone from her home Shalom Sesame/Sesame recipe from master Jewish down, it’s time to say good- in New Hampshire. “It was Street board books for tod- “Reliable, Compassionate and Affordable... chef Ina Garten, an early fan night. A tired “zaydie” this trail of people.” dlers is all about the number of the manuscript. Garten is (grandfather) nods off in a Weber said she is honored 8, for the eight nights of We Promise!” scheduled to discuss both chair. When the family heads to have a part in a book that Chanukah. the recipe and the book out under the wintry stars, presents Jewish culture to a • “Barnyard Bubbe’s Cha- Providing home care services since 1984 on NBC’s “Today Show” on the bunny falls asleep as the broad swath of Americans nukah” Thursday. glow of the night sky shines during a time of divisiveness. Joni Klein-Higger and • Meal Preparation • Companionship “Goodnight Bubbala” through the window. “It’s important to take Barbara Sharf; illustrated • Dress/Hygiene Guidance • Transportation (Penguin Random House, “I just loved the sound this culture … and be proud by Monica Gutierrez • Medication Reminders • Alzheimer’s Care for ages 2 to 5) is among a of the Yiddish language,” and to encourage other im- Kar-Ben (ages 1-4) • Housekeeping • 1 to 24 hours of Care handful of new children’s Haft said. “It always made migrants to do the same,” What will “bubbe” do with Lic #230946 Chanukah books out this me laugh.” she said. eight night’s worth of curi- 407-601-3960 The author of “Baby Boo, At book events across the ous presents left for her by year. Others include a Ses- Robin Wilkie, Administrator ame Street board book for I Love You” and the upcom- country Haft, who splits her the whimsical farm animals? PreferHome.com/northeast-orlando toddlers, two other picture ing “Amazing Mazie McGear, time between New York and Make latkes, of course!

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WEIZMANN- USA.ORG PAGE 8A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 Lesser-known facts about the Festival of Lights By My Jewish Learning piled an item for each candle younger. In her book “On cabees quotes from a letter that lasted eight days — that (don’t forget the shammash!) the Chocolate Trail,” Rabbi sent circa 125 BCE from the explains why Chanukah is Chanukah is one of the on the Chanukah menorah. Deborah Prinz writes that Hasmoneans (the Macabees’ eight days long. most widely celebrated Jewish 1. Gelt as we know it is a “opinions differ” concerning descendants) to the leaders 3. The books of Maccabees, holidays in the United States. relatively new tradition — and the origins of chocolate gelt: of Egyptian Jewry, describing which tell the story of Cha- But that doesn’t mean there no one knows who invented it. Some credit America’s Loft the holiday as “the festival nukah, weren’t included in is nothing new to learn about While coins — “gelt,” is candy company with creating of Sukkot celebrated in the the Hebrew Bible — but this eight-day festival. From Yiddish for coins, or money it in the 1920s, while others month of Kislev rather than they are in the Catholic Bible. the mysterious origins of gelt — have been part of Chanu- suggest there were European Tishrei.” Since the Jews were There are different theories to an Apocryphal beheading to kah observance for centuries, versions earlier that inspired still in caves fighting as guer- explaining why the first- Marilyn Monroe, we’ve com- chocolate gelt is considerably Israel’s Elite candy company. rillas on Tishrei, 164 BCE, century rabbis who canonized Prinz notes, as well, that they had been unable to honor the scriptures omitted the chocolate gelt resembles a the eight-day holiday of Suk- Maccabees, ranging from the European Christmas tradition kot, which required visiting text’s relative newness at the of exchanging gold-covered the Jerusalem Temple; hence time to fears of alienating the chocolate coins “commemo- it was postponed until after Roman leadership in control rating the miracles of St. the recapture of Jerusalem of Jerusalem at the time. Nicholas.” and the rededication of the 4. Marilyn Monroe owned 2. The first Chanukah cel- Temple. Many scholars believe a music-playing Chanukah Chanukah gelt ebration was actually a delayed it is this connection to Suk- menorah (the Marilyn Mon- Sukkot observance. kot — and not the Talmudic rorah?). says Mrs. Miller brought back Dreidels The second book of Mac- account of the cruse of oil When the Hollywood from Jerusalem, has a wind- star converted to Judaism up music box in its base that before marrying Jewish play- plays Hatikvah, Israel’s na- Cheese Latkes wright Arthur Miller, her fu- tional anthem. It’s featured ture mother-in-law gave her a in the Jewish Museum in New If you’re tired of “regular” potato latkes by the second night menorah as a conversion gift. York City’s exhibit “Becom- of Chanukah, here are some versions and accouterments The Chanukah lamp, which to try. For most of these recipes, you can start with your the menorah’s current owner Chanukah on page 15A own basic potato latke recipe, and substitute appropriately. If you’re not supposed to have so much oil, you can spray a cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray or Pam and put any of these in a hot (450 degree) oven for about 5-8 minutes on each side. Ingredients peanut oil 1 teaspoon garlic or 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt or tamari 2 potatoes 2/3 lb farmer’s cheese, dry cottage cheese, or dry feta 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/2 Tablespoons matzah meal or flour 2 eggs Directions Peel, cube, and boil potatoes. Mash. Add cheese. Beat eggs well and add. Add matzoh meal or flour, baking powder, and Variation: Use one potato and 10 oz. package of spinach spices. Heat oil until hot and put large spoonful for each (frozen or cooked), well drained and chopped. This is pancake. Cook until brown and flip. especially tasty if you’re using feta. Thanksgivukkah turkey-shaped menorah HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 9A Scene AroundAround By Gloria Yousha — Call 407-657-9405 or [email protected] can be purchased at the following locations: ORANGE COUNTY JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland • JCC South, 11184 South Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando • Kinneret, 515 South Delaney Happy Chanukah! ... cade and its emotional response to the recent announcement Ave., Orlando • SOJC, 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando As you know, Chanukah began sundown on Dec. 10th and of normalized relations between the UAE and Israel. • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix goes through sundown on Dec. 18th. The holiday celebrates According to WJC President Ambassador RONALD S. LAUD- Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets redemption of the second Temple in Jerusalem. ER, “The world Jewish Congress looks forward to welcoming Of course, fried foods are proper in commemoration of the the Jewish Council of the Emirates into our global network of SEMINOLE COUNTY oil that burned for 8 days when the Maccabees purified and Jewish communities. The JCE’s very existence exemplifies the Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble rededicated the Holy Temple. (Yum, Latkes!) tolerance and forward outlook exhibited by the government Booksellers, 451 E. Altamonte Dr. Suite 2317, Altamonte Springs This is one of my favorite holidays. Let’s celebrate the of the United Arab Emirates. It is only by getting to know one & 1260 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo • Bagel King, 1472 “Festival of Lights.” another and to know about one another that we will effectively Semoran Blvd., Casselberry • Kosher Kats, 744 W. S.R. 434, What I’m grateful for … normalize relations between Jews and the Arab world, and I’m Longwood • Central Florida Hillel, 4250 Alafaya Trail, Ste. Watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on television, delighted that this process is progressing in the UAE.” 212-363, Oviedo Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie I remembered when my dad took me there in person. I was Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando … Supermarkets 11 years old. Scholarship Opportunity for Teens: Jewish teens who have (Of course that was many, many (many) years ago.) demonstrated impressive leadership and are actively engaged VOLUSIA COUNTY I miss New York City and have on my “Bucket List” a visit in community service projects that embody the value of Tikkun Federation of Volusia/Flagler, 470 Andalusia Ave., Ormond there before I die. Olam or repairing the world, may be awarded up to $36,000 to Beach • Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermar- What memories!! be used to further their philanthropic work or their education. kets • Barnes & Noble, 1900 W. International Speedway Blvd., I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday and I wish The award is open to Jewish teens who are residents of the Daytona Beach • Perrys Ocean Edge Resort, 2209 South Atlantic you all a Happy Chanukah also! US and are between the ages of 13-19 at the time of applying. Ave. Daytona Beach • Debary City Hall • Debary Library • Vienna I was born in Brooklyn, grew up and met my spouse, Irving, Nominations are due on Dec. 18th. Coffee House, 275 Charles Richard Beall Bl • Starbucks, 2575 of 55 years (until his death,) became a mom to our first son, For further information, phone 407-645-5933. Enterprise Rd • Orange City City Hall • Orange City Library • DAVID BRIAN YOUSHA, who is now a U.S. Navy commander. PJ Library’s Chanukah Home … Dunkin Donuts, 1296 S Woodland • Stetson University Carlton (Today is his birthday!) Register for a Chanukah @Home gift bag and gain access to Union • Deland Chamber of Commerce • Sterling House, 1210 We moved to Florida in 1964 (Irv, David, our dog Sherlock the virtual Chanukah celebration on Sunday, Dec. 13th at 4 p.m. Stone St • Temple Israel, 1001 E New York Ave • Beth Shalom, and yours truly) but I returned to Manhattan often to perform. Phone 407 645-5933 for further information. 1310 Maximillan St • Deltona City Hall • Deltona Library • (I was a former dancer, now a vocalist.) Shout-Out … Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr. • Temple Israel, 1001 E I sincerely want to return to Brooklyn once more as it says I never thought I would New York Ave, Deland • College Arms Apt, 101 Amelia Ave, know someone who loved dogs on my “Bucket List.” Deland • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, 109 E. New York Ave, as much as I do, but I do! Promising news for a change … Deland • Stetson University Carlton Union, 421 N Woodland I read this in a current edi- Actually, I never thought Ave, Deland • Family Bookstore, 1301 N Woodland Ave, Deland tion of the World Jewry Digest I would know someone who • Deland Chamber of Commerce, 336 Woodland Ave, Deland and pass it along in part to you: thought of dogs as children • Deland City Hall, 120 S Florida Ave, Deland • Beth Shalom, “In an effort to strengthen as I do! But I do! 206 S. Sprng Garden Ave, Deland • Orange City Library, 148 relationships with fellow Jew- I’m referring to the lovely Albertus Way, Orange City • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, ish communities across the DANIELLE WOLFE whom 1105 Saxon Blvd, Deltona • Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, globe, the Jewish Council of I know because of my dear Deltona • Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr., Deltona • Deltona the Emirates announced its friend, DORIS PINES, Dani- Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Dr, Deltona • Debary City intention to formally affiliate elle’s loving grandmother. Hall, 16 Colomba Rd, Debary • Debary Library, 200 Florence with the WJC. In doing so, the Danielle adores her little K. Little, Debary JCE, the recognized repre- Chihuahua, Lolita. (Who sentative body of Jews living wouldn’t? She is the cutest! in the United Arab Emirates (See photo) OSCEOLA COUNTY will be joining a network of (Okay, meeting them is also Cindy M. Rothfield, P.A., 822 W. 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He lifts the old man’s Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee • Kissimmee virtual gathering of Jewish community leaders, ROSS KRIEL, head and asks solicitously, “Are you comfortable?” City Hall, 101 Church St, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Library, 211 JCE president, described the JCE’s formation over the last de- Morris replies with pride, “I make a living.” E. Dakin, Kissimmee • Robinson’s Coffee Shop, 114 Broadway, Kissimmee • Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Sq, Kissimmee • Barnies, 3236 John Young Pwy, Kissimmee • Reily’s Gourmet Coffee, 3831 Vine St, Kissimmee • Shalom Zelensky announces Ukraine-Israel free-trade Aleichem, 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd, Kissimmee • Books-A-Million, 2605 W. Osceola Pwy (522), Kissimmee • Lower East Side Deli, agreement to take effect in January 8548 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena (JNS) — A free trade agree- to the Ukrainian market on ment between Israel and many items that until now Sudoku (see page 14A for solution) Ukraine will take effect be- were subject to customs tax, ginning Jan. 1, Ukrainian including machinery, medical President Vladimir Zelensky equipment, plastic and rubber posted on his Twitter ac- products, chemicals, fruits count. “Relations between our and vegetables, and more. countries are rising to a new In return, Israel will abolish level,” he wrote. “This gives or reduce customs taxes on a ‘green light’ to Ukraine’s various agricultural products, export growth, and creates including wheat (currently closer cooperation in the fields subject to 50 percent tax), of high-tech, engineering and fish, processed foods, vari- investment.” ous types of oils, iron, steel Originally signed in Janu- and other raw materials for ary 2019, the agreement industrial use. promotes the development of Ukraine is among the bilateral trade and economic world’s largest exporters of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Israeli Prime cooperation between the two grains and industrial raw Minister Netanyahu in Israel, Jan. 24, 2020. countries, and reduces tariffs materials. It is the largest ex- on Israeli exports to Ukraine porter of sunflower and cotton economic cooperation be- of customs will lead to an and on Ukrainian imports seeds (used to produce oil) in tween Ukraine and Israel increased supply of flour, to Israel. the world; sixth-largest ex- through the expansion of ketchup, tomato paste, seeds, The move is expected to re- porter of wheat; fourth-largest mutual trade,” said Zelensky’s tobacco and duck meat to duce the cost of food in Israel, exporter of corn and barley; Deputy Chief of Staff Ihor Israel. Israeli consumers can particularly relevant amid the and fourth-largest exporter Zhovkva. expect lower prices on all of current economic crisis. of industrial semi-processed It is estimated that within these products,” he added. “This agreement will help iron and steel. the next two to three years, According to the Ministry lower the cost of living in both The new agreement should trade between Israel and of Economy and Industry, countries, and will serve to also benefit Israeli export- Ukraine will double to $2 exports from Israel to Ukraine promote Ukrainian industry,” ers. For example, customs billion, according to Zhovka. in 2017 totaled $130 million noted Israeli Ambassador to duties will be eliminated on “As a result, more qual- with a total trade volume of Ukraine Joel Lion, responding plastic irrigation pipes, as well ity Ukrainian products will approximately $940 million. to the announcement. as on avocados and peppers. In arrive in Israel next year, in- The main industries export- The agreement includes the past five years, duties on cluding sweets, nuts, juices, ing goods from Israel to reduced tariffs on exports Israeli wines were gradually baked goods, poultry, dairy Ukraine are chemicals (50.6 from Israel to Ukraine, as well reduced to 0 percent. products, vegetable oils, percent), plastics and rubber as on products imported to “The main purpose of the eggs, honey and more. In a (13.9 percent) and machinery Israel. It provides free access agreement is to strengthen few years, the elimination (9.1 percent). PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 The pandemic is making visible how important religious liberty is to Orthodox Jews in America support for Israel within into conflict with other social been more focused on the free the Republican Party has values that has raised very exercise clause and more open drawn some Orthodox Jews serious questions about how to governmental support for to the political right. But society and courts are in- religion, particularly in the for many Orthodox Jews — tended to balance the claims of form of funding for religious particularly the haredim, different groups,” said Michael schools. or ultra-Orthodox, most of Helfand, associate dean for “For those of a certain whom would not identify as faculty and research at Pep- political mindset, the right Zionists — religious liberty perdine University’s Caruso to equality is the most has become the key issue School of Law, who noted that central right and therefore binding them to the GOP. several new Orthodox organi- it couldn’t be that religious “I think it’s primarily, right zations have formed to work liberty trumps because it now, because of the religious on religious freedom issues in imposes too great a cost on liberty issue,” Eli Steinberg, recent years. “It pulls religious others,” Marc Stern, chief a politically conservative liberty into the culture wars legal officer of the American Orthodox writer who lives in and as a result, everyone has Jewish Committee, said of Lakewood, New Jersey, said of gotten louder.” the position taken by much his community’s move to the The pandemic has made of the non-Orthodox parts political right. “Everything the conflicts over religious of the Jewish community. else sort of flows out of that.” liberties even starker as gov- “The other side says there’s Daniel Moritz-Rabson Pre-election polls indi- ernment officials have placed no reason to give priority to Orthodox Jewish men exit a yeshiva in Brooklyn’s Borough Park, Sept. 29, 2020. cated that Orthodox Jews restrictions on religious equal protection.” overwhelmingly supported practice in an attempt to curb While religious liberty By Shira Hanau was a late-night victory that That interest in religious President Donald Trump, the spread of the coronavirus. fights like abolishing blue resounded across America: liberty isn’t new — it’s been whose four years in office led Over the past several months, laws that kept stores closed on (JTA) — In the more than The Supreme Court ruled in a central priority for as long to a conservative majority on religious groups have gone Sunday and keeping prayers, 30 years that Rabbi Chaim favor of the organization’s as Orthodox Jews have been the Supreme Court. Three of to court repeatedly asserting usually Christian, out of pub- Dovid Zwiebel has worked at petition against New York Gov. involved in advocacy. those justices are in their 40s that the restrictions have lic schools were important to Agudath Israel, an umbrella Andrew Cuomo’s restrictions But the centrality of the with decades of rulings ahead gone too far and infringed on non-Orthodox groups, those organization and advocacy on houses of worship in areas issue to Orthodox Jews has of them, but Steinberg said religious liberties. issues have largely been group representing haredi with climbing COVID cases. become more apparent as last week’s victory is no reason “In a non-pandemic world, resolved. But for Orthodox Orthodox Jews, he can’t re- In what the group hailed as high-profile social issues have to grow complacent. you just wouldn’t have things groups, Stern said, religious member a single year where a “high court victory for reli- thrust religious liberty into “It’s a 5-4 majority,” he like capacity limits on a house liberty questions, such as as much of the group’s work gious liberty,” the court ruled conflict with other values. said. “We know how tenuous of worship, so there’s just a about government interfer- took place in court. that Cuomo could not restrict That passion for religious those are.” lot more opportunity,” said ence in private religious There was the lawsuit chal- capacity in houses of worship freedom exploded on the Steinberg cited several Akiva Shapiro, a lawyer who schools, are still live issues lenging New York State for to 10 or 25 people regardless of streets of Brooklyn in October major Supreme Court cases represented the Brooklyn with a clear impact on the applying different standards building size while businesses as Orthodox Jews there pro- as bringing the idea of reli- Diocese in its petition to the rank-and-file of the com- on attendance at houses of were allowed to operate in the tested closures of synagogues gious liberty to the fore for Supreme Court challeng- munity. worship than at businesses. same areas without capacity and yeshivas due to rising Orthodox Jews. ing Cuomo’s restrictions on And that impact was clear Agudath Israel filed an am- restrictions. COVID cases. They include the 2014 houses of worship in areas in the case of the restrictions icus brief supporting the Zwiebel doesn’t expect the “What has changed in Hobby Lobby case, in which with increasing COVID cases. on houses of worship in parts plaintiffs. court cases to end anytime recent years is the self- the high court ruled that (The court decided the cases of New York with climbing There was the case in which soon. confidence and asserting that requiring a corporation to together brought by the Ro- COVID cases. Orthodox summer camp di- “More and more, the action very loudly into the public provide insurance coverage man Catholic diocese and To Agudath Israel leaders, rectors sued the same state will be in the judicial arena … sphere,” said Rivka Schwartz, for contraception violated Agudath Israel.) “In a regular their lawsuit over those re- for shutting down overnight because the legal challenges an associate principal at SAR religious liberty, and the time, things don’t move so fast strictions, which pitted the camps. Agudath Israel backed to our way of life are coming High School in the Bronx’s 2018 Masterpiece Cake case, and so radically.” organization directly against the camps. up with greater frequency and Riverdale neighborhood and a in which the court ruled in While the number of reli- New York’s governor, felt like There was the case in we have to turn to the court research fellow at the Shalom favor of a baker who refused to gious freedom cases this year a last resort. June, when the U.S. Supreme to protect us,” said Zwiebel, Hartman Institute who writes bake a cake for a gay couple’s has been particularly high, “It’s a cultural thing, we Court ruled that a state-run Agudath Israel’s executive vice frequently about politics and wedding. Helfand said Orthodox Jews try to lay low a little bit,” scholarship program funded president. The organization’s the Orthodox community. Both cases pitted religious have long been involved in said Rabbi Avi Schnall, di- by tax-deductible gifts could advocacy also includes legisla- The public discourse on liberty arguments against filing amicus briefs on issues rector of Agudath Israel in not exclude religious schools. tive work in Washington and religious liberty, particularly changing social norms. Agu- of religious liberty. New Jersey. “We’re in an Agudath Israel had filed a in state legislatures. high-profile Supreme Court dath Israel filed briefs in So have non-Orthodox amazing country that does a brief in favor of the plaintiff, The ruling against Cuomo cases that turn on the issue, both cases: In Hobby Lobby, Jewish groups, but many have tremendous amount for the a parent who wanted to use was the latest in a series of has contributed to the right- on behalf of the store, and in targeted issues of church- Jewish community, and we’re the scholarship to send her Supreme Court decisions on ward political shift among Masterpiece Cake supporting state separation and keeping forever grateful for that and children to a religious school. religious freedom that Ortho- American Orthodox Jews. the baker. religion out of the public we don’t want to come off as And just last week, there dox Jews have seen as critical. The perception of stronger “Religious liberty has come sphere. Orthodox groups have ungrateful.” 5 food hacks to make your holiday dinner easy and delicious By Lauren Manaker potatoes. sure cooker — you can make (Just don’t tell Bubbie!) No Chanukah celebration homemade applesauce in a Simply break apart the As the Festival of Lights ap- is complete without latkes, flash! pre-portioned dough and fry proaches, you might be frying but the prep work can be Just toss eight peeled, the biscuits in heated oil until latkes and making applesauce extremely time consuming, cored, and chopped apples golden on both sides. Amaz- in your dreams. The food is tedious, and possibly a bit dan- into the pressure cooker with ingly, you don’t even have delicious and everyone is con- gerous (especially if you have 1 cup of water, juice from ½ to cut circles. The biscuits tent and full, and above all, the little helpers in the kitchen). a lemon, and cinnamon to come pre-sliced! How perfect meal is mess and stress-free. But here’s some good news: taste. After the lid is secure is that? Then reality sets in: You It’s possible to have tasty not and the mixture is cooked on If you happen to have a are seriously so busy this time have bloody knuckles. high pressure for 8 minutes, pastry bag in your kitchen, of year! Refrigerated and bagged mash up your apples to the fill it with your favorite jarred While you may want to shredded potatoes make consistency of your desire. Of jelly and push the tip into the instill some tasty Jewish frying up latkes a snap! Just course, you have to then make middle of the donut. Squeeze traditions in your family, do swap out fresh taters with the most important decision: the jelly into the doughnut you really have time to shred the bagged alternative in chunky or smooth? until it is filled with enough a few bags of potatoes, or whatever recipe you use, and Pro tip: Put a Johnny Apple sweetness to make your den- knead some finicky sufganiyot most people won’t even taste Peeler on your Chanukah tist cringe. dough? the difference. wish list to help make the prep If you don’t have a pastry Thankfully, this is 2020 Pro tip: If you are trying to even easier! If you don’t have a bag, you have a couple of op- Getty Images and not 1920. These days, sneak in more veggies and/or pressure cooker, you can still tions: You can cut your donuts Jelly doughnuts our grocery store shelves are have low-carb guests to en- make easy homemade apple- in half and put some jelly in stocked with convenience tertain, check out this recipe sauce by using this recipe. the middle of the pastry, like a brisket dinner for a crowd toss a brisket (fat side up) in a foods, so use them to your for Cauliflower Latkes using Use pre-packaged biscuit a sandwich, or simply serve while also fulfilling all of slow cooker with some cans of advantage! If you know what pre-riced cauliflower instead dough for the easiest jelly as an accompaniment to your daily (as well as holiday- broth, sliced onions, carrots, to do, it’s super easy to make of potatoes. sufganiyot ever. the fried biscuit for dipping. specific) obligations? By using garlic, and spices. Cook the a delicious, “semi-homemade” Make zero-effort home- Kids generally love making Pro-tip: Not sweet enough a slow cooker, of course! This dish on the high setting of the Chanukah meal that will still made applesauce in an treats like sufganiyot in the for you? You can also sprinkle ultimate “set it and forget it” cooker for about 6 hours, or create lasting memories. Instant. kitchen with their family. But some sugar and cinnamon on tool allows you to cook, slow until tender. That’s it! Read on for our top Chanu- Yes, you could just buy if you’re having guests over, or top of the warm doughnut to and low, tough cuts of meat Serve your brisket with kah food hacks — they’re kind some jarred applesauce. But if you’re generally not the type add a little more oomph if like brisket without any wor- latkes and a salad, and your of like having your sufganiyot does anyone with teeth (and, who enjoys baking, there’s a you wish! ries about overcooking. dinner is complete. and eating it, too. um taste buds) actually like hack for that: Use refrigerated Let your slow cooker Even better? About 10 min- Pro-tip: For an easy-peasy For easy latkes, use pre- the stuff? If you have an biscuit dough — the kind that make the main dish. utes of effort will reward you shredded hash brown Instant Pot — or any pres- comes in a tube — instead. How exactly do you cook with a super-tasty result. Just Hacks on page 15A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 11A OTA surpasses campaign goal By Avraham Wachsman and expenses in order to out to family, friends, and Central Florida Synagogues make the school environment supporters from across the In an amazing display of as safe as possible. In addi- world, and, like Jews have Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- unity, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, over tion, requests for financial done throughout the millen- Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; 800 people joined together assistance from struggling nia, they responded. Thank 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. for 36 hours in support of families have gone up and G-d, by Wednesday morning Orlando Torah Academy. Now traditional fundraising events the $360k had already been Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. in its 11th year, OTA is home have been canceled. This cre- reached and there were still JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. to 111 children from almost ated the need for a major fun- 12 hours left. At the end over Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, 50 families. draising campaign to ensure $415,000 was raised to sup- Thank G-d, OTA has been that every Jewish child is able port the Jewish children of 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. open for in-person learning to receive the education they Orlando. Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- since the beginning of the need and deserve regardless One of the hallmarks of the 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. of their financial situation. Jewish nation is our genuine school year. After spending Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. the last few months of last A group of generous donors care and concern for each school year on Zoom, it gives stepped forward and a match- other. We are one and we are jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; everyone an extra apprecia- ing campaign was launched. there for each other. Over Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. tion for being back in school. An ambitious goal of $360,000 800 families from around Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, But, like many other schools was set and the 36-hour the world joined together to 321-777-2770. throughout the country, OTA campaign began. OTA admin- prove once again how truly has incurred increased costs istration and parents reached special we are. Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. Want your interfaith betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. kids to love Chanukah? congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; By Roberta Rosenthal tradition must be prepared to is the Passover seder. Many Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Kwall celebrate more Jewish tradi- Jews, including those who tion in their homes all year are intermarried, still want to Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; CHICAGO (JTA) — Dur- round. Parents also need to be expose their children to some Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. ing a season where signs of conscious of providing their of these traditions. Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, Christmas seem to be on every children with enough Jewish Since the 1970s, the rate of corner, many Jewish parents cultural capital to compen- intermarriage in the Ameri- Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. in interfaith families struggle sate for a world in which the can Jewish community has Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. with how to meaningfully majority religious culture is climbed steadily, reaching bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. not Jewish. 58 percent by the beginning incorporate — and get their Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation children excited by — the Consider, for example, of the 21st century. Accord- Jewish side of their tradition. how much children can ing to the 2013 Pew Center holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. But parents who really want learn from a Shabbat dinner Portrait of Jewish Americans, com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to effectively help their kids every Friday night preceded 71 percent of non-Orthodox Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; fall in love with Chanukah by lighting the candles and Jews who married between www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. will have to make a year-round a prayer over the wine and 2000 and 2013 married commitment. challah. Shabbat dinner does non-Jews. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., When Jews marry people not have to be an all-night The Pew Report shows Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. from other religions with affair, but it does need to be that only 20 percent of in- Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; distinct cultural traditions, crafted as something special termarried Jews are raising www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th and important. The harvest their children exclusively in they often find it comfort- Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. able and even desirable to festival of Sukkot also pres- the Jewish religion, and 37 raise their children either in ents endless possibilities for percent are not raising their Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. dual cultural-religious tradi- creating wonderful, fun-filled children to be Jewish at all. Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- tions or in a home defined as family memories, including The remaining intermarried 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. culturally Jewish without any the construction of a sukkah, couples are raising their religion. The term “interfaith” a portable backyard structure children either partly Jewish Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- does not really describe the for eating and sometimes “by religion” (25 percent) or 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. majority of intermarriages even sleeping. Who doesn’t Jewish but “not by religion” Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for in our increasingly secular love a weeklong party dining (16 percent). These categories services and holiday schedules. American society. Instead, al fresco and sleeping under make sense given the study’s most mixed marriages can the stars? finding that over 60 percent Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- more accurately be termed Jewish religious tradition of Jewish Americans see being gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. “intercultural.” furnishes a detailed path for Jewish as a matter of ancestry Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- living that extends to all areas or culture rather than as a While these parents have Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv the best of intentions, Christi- of human activity. This path, matter of just religion, or as anity is the majority religious known as halacha (Jewish a combination of religion, Please call for times. culture in the United States, law), covers far more than ancestry and culture. Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- so parents trying to create and ritual: It extends to virtually The playing field between Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. preserve a sufficiently rich all areas of human activity Jewish cultural tradition and Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- transmissible Jewish tradition including business, medical Christian cultural tradition is are fighting an uphill battle. matters, clothing and sex, not level because the Jewish 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Of course, this reality does just to name a few examples. tradition is the minority one Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. not just impact Jews in mixed Although the vast majority in this country. As a result, it Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat marriages during the month of Jews in the United States takes more of an investment of December. It is relevant to do not meticulously follow of time and energy to craft a service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. families seeking to transmit halacha, many Jews still plan for any family’s Jewish Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. Jewish tradition throughout cherish particular religious journey. mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; the year. rituals and cultural tradi- But when families celebrate Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Parents who want to expose tions that are a product of the Jewish traditions consistently their children to a meaning- law. Chanukah is among the Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: ful appreciation for Jewish most familiar examples, as Interfaith on page 14A Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; OBITUARY Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. HELEN LIEBERMAN from Everett High School When she retired in 1983, she Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. Submitted by the family and later married her best was labeled every kid’s mom. templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by On Nov. 27, 2020, Helen friend, “Sid,” at the age of Helen was predeceased by Torah study. Lieberman — wife, mother, 18. They were married for 66 her sister, Lois, and is also Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road sister and daughter — passed years. Helen loved her family survived by her sister, Binnie 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 away at the age of 84. Helen dearly — relatives from near Alpert of Memphis, Tenn. p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. will be remembered by her and far came to visit her. She In memory of Helen Lieber- husband and best friend, learned the value of family at man, and in lieu of flowers, Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. “Sid” Harvey Lieberman, and an early age from her parents please donate to Susan G. shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. their two sons, Alan and Gary. and by vacationing and enjoy- Komen “fight breast cancer” Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Helen will also be remembered ing time with her cousins at and to Jewish Community by numerous nieces, nephews, her parents’ lake house in services. 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, extended family and her dear Littleton, Massachusetts. Her Arrangements entrusted to 7:30 p.m. friends. two sisters, Binnie and Lois, Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. Helen was born on Jan. were her two closest friends. pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. 30, 1936, in Everett, Mas- Helen loved children and 32810, 407-599-1180, www. sachusetts, to Louis and worked as an office man- bethshalommemorialchapel. (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa Rose Levine. She graduated ager for Altamonte Pediatrics. com. PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 Six weeks ago, Facebook announced a ban on Holocaust denial — it’s still easy to find

By Ben Sales before announcing the ban One example is a link to a on Holocaust denial. And website purporting to give (JTA) — As of Wednesday QAnon groups appear to have information about the “The afternoon, one of the first re- been removed after that an- Jewish Ethnic Cleansing Of sults in a Facebook search for nouncement. Europeans.” “Goy,” a Hebrew “Holohoax” — a term popular It’s not just “Holohoax.” term that means non-Jew, with Holocaust deniers — A page for the Institute has been appropriated by was a post decrying “Zionist for Historical Review, a white supremacists. White Jewish Supremacist Holocaust-denying organi- Another far more popular Child murdering Apartheid zation masquerading as an page, with more than 11,000 State, Talmudic Satanic academic center, is active and likes, is called “Open Borders Holohoax promoters.” has more than 1,000 likes as for Israel,” a trolling phrase Right below it was a video, of Wednesday afternoon. A that has become a slogan posted by a group with more recent post on the page links among white supremacists. than 6,000 followers, cap- to an article titled, “Israel’s The slogan implies that Jews tioned “Research: Holohoax power is unlimited.” A post are hypocritical because and Jew world order.” from earlier this month white supremacists believe These results showed up laments the “great loss of Jews are trying to flood six weeks after Facebook an- life and terrible suffering America with non-white nounced that it was banning endured by the German immigrants, but Israel does Holocaust denial and distor- people during the Second not have a liberal immigra- tion across its platforms, World War.” tion policy. including Instagram. A box on the side of that A version of the page’s logo When it made the an- page labeled “Related Pages” includes Pepe the Frog, a car- Noah Berger/AFP via Getty Images nouncement, the company directs users to several toon appropriated by white Employees work in a Facebook unit focused on the fight against misinformation and pledged that it would direct pages that either deny the supremacists. One of its posts manipulation in Menlo Park, California in 2018. users to resources that pro- Holocaust or spew blatantly is a meme featuring a visibly vide credible information anti-Semitic rhetoric. The Jewish man saying “America A spokesperson for Face- QAnon. No such links exist, They’re definitely dedicating about the Holocaust. Those Institute for Historical Re- is a nation of immigrants” book said the company as of yet, regarding Holocaust resources to it.” resources have yet to appear view group and its related and then, when someone asks catches the vast majority of denial. As the election season on the site. pages were first reported him why Israel doesn’t absorb hate speech on the platform. That Facebook is banning heated up earlier this year In contrast, similar re- by the tech publication The refugees, responding, “You’re The spokesperson told JTA Holocaust denial at all is itself and public pressure mounted sources do appear on search- Markup. being antisemitic.” Another that the company has 15,000 a major shift. Two years ago, on tech companies to con- es for the QAnon conspiracy One, with 531 likes, is post featuring a picture of people reviewing content to Mark Zuckerberg told the front hate and misinforma- theory, which Facebook called “Goy Lives Matter” and Harvey Weinstein saying, monitor for hate speech and tech publication Recode that tion, several large social announced it would ban features a stream of blatantly “Israel won’t need to open other violations. Accord- he saw Holocaust denial as a media sites announced bans approximately one week anti-Semitic posts and links. its borders to the world to ing to the company’s data, lack of knowledge as opposed on conspiracy theories or let Weinstein in. It only lets Facebook detects 95 percent to an intentional expression different forms of bigotry. Jews in.” of hate speech posts before of anti-Semitism. “I don’t be- Earlier in the year, along The pages and posts — and users report them. And an- lieve that our platform should with banning QAnon, Face- others like them — show that other recent report by the take that down because I book also said it was cracking more than a month after it company says that from July think there are things that down on other anti-Semitic pledged to remove content to September, hate speech different people get wrong,” conspiracy theories. TikTok that denies or distorts the accounted for only 10 or 11 he said. banned white supremacist Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman Holocaust, Facebook has yet out of every 10,000 times Zuckerberg’s statement content in October. YouTube does most anything to do so. The persistence of someone viewed content sparked an outcry among banned QAnon in October Holocaust denial on Face- on Facebook. (Given the Holocaust scholars. Ear- as well. In response to the book underscores the chal- billions of users Facebook lier this year, a coalition of stepped-up action against Ricardo Torres — Handyman lenge social media giants face has, that still results in a civil rights groups led by the hate groups, many far-right 407-221-5482 as they try to fulfil recent potentially enormous num- Anti-Defamation League and activists moved their center pledges to root out hate and ber of people viewing hate NAACP organized a boycott of activity to Telegram, an en- Available in Central Florida Area • References Available misinformation from their speech.) of Facebook ads that grew crypted messaging and social platforms. “Detecting hate speech to include more than 1,000 media app, and more recently Spokespeople for Face- is not only a difficult chal- companies. to Parler, which bills itself book, as well as a Jewish lenge, it’s an evolving one,” Now, in the face of that as a social network without organization that’s working the spokesperson wrote. “A activism as well as studies restrictions on speech. with it on these issues, say the new piece of hate speech showing that anti-Semitism In October, Twitter also social media giant is working might not resemble previ- is rising while knowledge of said it would be banning Ho- Custom Printing Invitations & Announcements hard to implement the policy. ous examples because it the Holocaust is decreasing, locaust denial — though two Digital & Offset Printing Brochures & Booklets But they caution that it will references a new trend or Facebook has done an about- weeks later, Twitter CEO Jack Direct Mail Services Forms & Letterheads take more time to refine some new news story. We’ve face. The company ‘now views Dorsey told a Senate hearing, Envelopes Business Cards artificial intelligence tools built new tools so they can Holocaust denial as willful regarding Holocaust denial, 407-767-7110 and create training materials scale to future challenges anti-Semitism. 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While she doubts banned groups and pages “I think it’s a bit early to that Facebook will be able to REQUEST A FREE, promoting QAnon, the pro- make these reports and look detect all Holocaust denial, Trump conspiracy theory into this,” said Barak-Cheney, she expects the platform to NO OBLIGATION QUOTE TODAY! with anti-Semitic overtones. the World Jewish Congress’ find and prohibit “most of it.” Just 15 days later, the com- director of international af- “It’s hard to detect, and pany announced that it had fairs. “The announcement it changes all the time,” she put links in place to credible is there. It’s not something said. “All of it is going to be (855) 959-0103 information that users now they are trying to avoid doing. hard, but it’s not going to be see when they search for They are very serious about it. a static policy.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs

Dead pig found outside Zimmer has worked on, most special privileges not afforded our strong friendship and ernment, possible new the Foreign Affairs Commit- rabbi’s door in heavily of them blockbusters. other Jews. It has become a strategic partnership.” elections tee. Engel, for decades one Orthodox New Jersey Zimmer, 63, received an slur disparaging Jews who are Petříček confirmed the (JNS) — The Israeli Knes- of the Democrats closest to township award from the Israel Philhar- seen as selling out communal news in a similar tweet. set passed a preliminary bill the centrist and right-wing By Ben Sales monic Orchestra in 2014 and is interests to advance their own Neither Ashkenazi nor to dissolve the government, pro-Israel communities, was (JTA) — A dead pig’s body described in the event’s news status. Petříček provided a time frame paving the way for a fourth defeated in a primary by a was found outside the door of release as a “close friend of the “Court Jews defending as to when the diplomatic of- round of elections within the progressive challenger. a rabbi in the heavily Orthodox orchestra.” the blatant anti-Semitism of fice would actually open. last two years. Meeks in the caucus vote township of Lakewood, New He didn’t publicly discuss Cuomo is so repugnant & vile Europeans pushed back The bill, which passed defeated Joaquin Castro, a Jersey. his Jewish identity until an its almost too unreal to be- on US sanctions, helped with 61 lawmakers voting in Texas Democrat who has been The body was found on appearance at the 1999 Berlin hold,” the Young Republicans Iranian banks circum- favor and 54 against, came critical of the government of Shabbat, according to The Film Festival. His mother, who tweeted. “Thankfully our Club vent them as Defense Minister Benny Israeli Prime Minister Benja- Lakewood Scoop, and the local used to visit Israel every year, leadership is full of proud Jews (JNS) — Germany, France Gantz and his Blue and White min Netanyahu, going so far police department is treating escaped Germany in 1939. who are happy to call a spade and Britain urged the Trump Party broke with its coalition as to suggest that Netanyahu the incident as a bias crime. But as he said in 2014: “Quite a spade and not cover up the administration in late Octo- partners, including Israeli had undercut U.S.-Israel ties. Pigs are seen as the quintes- honestly, I think my parents systemic discrimination and ber to reconsider sanctions Prime Minister Benjamin Meeks is the first Black chair- sentially unkosher animal were always wary of me telling persecution of Hasidic Jews.” imposed earlier in the month Netanyahu’s Likud Party, and man of the Foreign Affairs and have long been used as an the neighbors.” The Anti-Defamation on Iranian banks, arguing voted in favor of the measure. Committee. anti-Semitic symbol. ‘Homeland’ creators are League’s regional office tweet- that new sanctions would Opposition Leader Yair Meeks has co-sponsored “We will not tolerate such adapting Nathan Eng- ed in response that “Everyone hurt humanitarian efforts and Lapid, who proposed the pro-Israel legislation, includ- acts in our town,” Lakewood lander’s ‘Dinner at the has the right to disagree w/ their mutual interests, Re- measure, posted on Twitter ing a bill that would further Police Chief Greg Meyer told Center of the Earth’ into public policy & political posi- uters reported on Tuesday. that “the dissolution of the enhance Israel-U.S. defense The Scoop, a local publication a TV series tions, but resorting to tropes At the same time, Germa- Knesset is not a victory, it’s cooperation, and told a Jew- in the South Jersey township By Curt Schleier should be off limits.” ny’s Bundesbank kept more the first step towards a dif- ish Democratic group that of 106,000. (JTA) — Showtime hopes it In response, the Young than $3 billion on deposit for ferent government, which will defense assistance to Israel The New York-New Jersey has found its next “Homeland” Republicans tweeted that the five Iranian banks, including deal with the coronavirus and was sacrosanct. He also said office of the Anti-Defamation in the form of a Nathan Eng- ADL is a “sham” and told the two that fell under the new the economy and won’t cause that under U.S. law, Israel is League linked the incident to lander adaptation. civil rights group to “shut up.” U.S. sanctions, to facilitate Israelis to hate each other.” not allowed to use American previous acts of anti-Semitism The network has “Home- Palestinian Authority transactions with compa- Despite the vote on Wednes- defense assistance on West in Ocean County, which in- land” co-creators Howard teaches kids to identify nies doing business with the day, it still remains unclear if Bank spending. cludes Lakewood. Gordon and Alex Gansa pro- as ‘refugees’ Islamic State, according to the Knesset will head to elec- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, a Con- “The alleged incident that ducing Englander’s 2017 novel (JNS) — Palestinian chil- the report. tions or if the move by Gantz necticut Democrat close to the took place in Lakewood on “Dinner at the Center of the dren born decades after U.S. officials had raised the is a warning to Netanyahu. party establishment, defeated Saturday is absolutely hor- Earth” into a series, Deadline Israel’s establishment in issue of these Bundesbank The measure must still go Marcy Kaptur of Ohio and will rifying,” ADL NY/NJ Regional reports. 1948 are being educated by accounts with their German through committee and pass replace New York’s Lowey as Director Scott Richman said in The book centers on a Pris- the authorities in Ramallah counterparts in recent years, three more readings in the chairwoman of the powerful a statement. “No individual or oner Z who is being held at a se- to envision themselves as one U.S. official told Re- Knesset for new elections, Appropriations Committee. group deserves to be targeted cret prison site in Israel’s Negev residents of the cities “stolen uters. However, the extent of which would likely come next Lowey is retiring this year in this way. ADL has been Desert. He’s an Israeli spy who by the Jews” and as “refugees” Germany’s support for Iranian spring or summer. and, like Engel, has long deeply concerned by the rising betrayed his native country to temporarily living in the Pal- trade has not been previously On Tuesday night, Gantz been close to the pro-Israel tide of antisemitism in Ocean atone for actions that led to the estinian territories, Palestin- reported. announced his intention to community. Both Engel and County, and this matter is no death of innocent individuals ian Media Watch reported on A Bundesbank spokesman side with the opposition and Lowey are Jewish. exception.” — and perhaps break the cycle Tuesday. confirmed that Iranian banks vote in favor of dissolving the DeLauro is married to Stan- The Jewish Telegraphic of violence in the region. In “A Child and a Refu- held accounts with it, the Knesset. ley Greenberg, a prominent Agency has reached out to Gordon and Gansa have gee Camp”—a children’s report noted. Gantz accused Netanyahu Democratic pollster who has the Lakewood Police for more worked together on numer- program aired Nov. 3 on Sudan-Israel deal could of undermining the unity gov- advised Israel’s Labor Party. information. ous shows, including “24,” official P.A. TV—kids were cave unless Congress ernment that both Likud, and In Republican caucus elec- Israeli gymnast wins and converted the hit Israeli taught, 12-year-old Abd Al- passes immunity bill Blue and White, had formed tions, Kay Granger and Mike gold at European cham- series “Prisoners of War” into Rahman Baba tells viewers (Israel Hayom via JNS) — earlier this year, which in- McCaul, both of Texas, kept pionships in category “Homeland” for American to see themselves as suffering The U.S.-brokered normaliza- cludes a power-sharing agree- their positions as ranking dominated by former audiences. That show earned victims of “the Jews,” accord- tion agreement between Israel ment that would theoretically members of the Appropria- Soviet countries the pair two Emmys, including ing to the PMW report. and Sudan from October may make Gantz prime minister tions and Foreign Affairs By Gabe Friedman for best drama series. Israelis were not mentioned not be implemented unless starting November 2021. committees, respectively. (JTA) — Israeli gymnast Englander, who grew up at all on the broadcast. Sudan is granted legal immu- “I entered this government British soccer’s Pre- Linoy Ashram won a gold Orthodox and usually writes “The Jews stole our land nity over its terrorist past, The with a heavy heart but without mier League endorses medal in the individual rhyth- on Jewish themes (he told the from us, and I have been New York Times reported on qualms; I did this after I could international Holocaust mic category at the European Jewish Telegraphic Agency last waiting 12 years already, Tuesday. not form a government based group’s definition of Championships on Sunday, year that everything down to my father 40 years, and my According to the report, on my values and worldviews anti-Semitism becoming the first athlete to “the weather” in his books grandfather has been waiting which cites several officials in the wake of three election By Cnaan Liphshiz win the prize in decades who is Jewish), has published five 70 years. … The Jews took our involved in talks between campaigns, and under the (JTA) — The Premier was not from a former Soviet acclaimed books. His latest, land by force and settled us in Washington and Khartoum, threat of coronavirus that League, a consortium com- country or Bulgaria. “Kaddish.com,” involves a the [refugee] camps. I hope Sudan has made it clear that has put our health and the prising the United Kingdom’s Ashram edged out Alina haredi Orthodox man who to return to Lod, my city,” unless the U.S. Congress future of our children and the top 20 soccer clubs, has Harnasko of Bulgaria in a leaves his religious community said Baba. passes legislation that would livelihood of so many Israelis endorsed the definition of nearly unprecedentedly close and then returns to it. Asked by the host of the grant it immunity from le- in jeopardy,” said Gantz. anti-Semitism established by tiebreaker. New York Young Republi- program whether he feels that gal action over the years in In particular, he accused the International Holocaust Israel also won the group cans call Andrew Cuomo “tomorrow we will return” [to which it sponsored Al-Qaeda Netanyahu of reneging on Remembrance Alliance, or rhythmic gymnastics gold aide a ‘court Jew’ the land stolen by the Jews], and other terrorist groups, it the coalition deal by refus- IHRA. at the competition in Kyiv, By Ben Sales Baba replied: “Yes. I feel that would not proceed towards ing to pass a two-year budget In a statement Thursday, Ukraine. Several highly rated (JTA) — The New York tomorrow I will return and full normalization with Israel that would ensure a rotating the league said it “adopted” teams from Russia, Bulgaria Young Republican Club called liberate Palestine. … Every as it had agreed under the premiership. If a budget is not the definition to “enable us and Italy did not participate Andrew Cuomo’s director of day, every minute and every Abraham Accords. passed by its deadline later to be more effective in dealing this year due to the logistical Jewish affairs a “court Jew” and year, I imagine that I’m in Those accords have been this month, the government with any antisemitic behav- complications of the corona- tweeted that he is “working for Lod … I imagine that I’m hailed as a landmark achieve- would also dissolve, paving iour targeting our clubs or virus pandemic. the most anti-semitic governor playing with my friends, my ment in cementing the de the way for elections as well. personnel.” Ashram, a 21-year-old Israeli in America.” neighbors, in our backyard. facto alliance between Israel In a press briefing after the The highest ethics body defense forces veteran born Responding to a tweet by the I imagine our home, how it and the Sunni moderate Arab vote, Netanyahu said that the in the world of British soc- to Mizrahi and Sephardic director, Jake Adler, disparag- will be. … I imagine the Lod states in recent months. The Israeli people “want unity, not cer is the Football Associa- parents, will represent Israel ing an upcoming in-person Airport that the occupation agreements have already led elections. They want vaccines, tion, which has not adopted at the Tokyo Olympics, which conference hosted by the [Israel] Judaized and called to almost full normalization not election broadcasts.” the definition. The Premier has been rescheduled to sum- state’s Young Republicans, the ‘Ben-Gurion [Airport].’ … Of between Israel and two Arab “We need to put politics League, which is not part of mer 2021. GOP club was repeating a claim course, we will return and live states—the United Arab aside, there’s enough time the Football Association, has The Israel Philharmonic by Cuomo critics that he has in those houses.” Emirates and Bahrain—and for politics,” adds Netanyahu. no disciplinary committee. is streaming a Hans been biased against Hasidic Czech Republic an- to the warming of relations “Benny Gantz needs to slam The IHRA working defini- Zimmer-themed Chanu- communities in Brooklyn dur- nounces plans to open between Israel and Saudi on the brakes” and not drag tion describes various forms kah event ing the coronavirus pandemic. diplomatic office in Arabia, culminating with a the country to elections, he of anti-Semitism, including By Gabe Friedman “Imagine being Jewish and Jerusalem reported visit by Israeli Prime added. hatred and discrimination (JTA) — The Israel Philhar- working for the most anti- (JNS) — The Czech Re- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Democratic centrists against Jews and Holocaust monic Foundation is stream- Semitic governor in America,” public plans to open a dip- to the kingdom in November. succeed pro-Israel stal- denial. It also includes ex- ing a pre-Chanukah concert the group tweeted. “You lomatic office in Jerusalem, According to Times report, warts Engel and Lowey amples of anti-Israel language event featuring music by and are a disgrace and pathetic. announced Israel’s Foreign Af- U.S. Secretary of State Mike as chairs of key House it defines as anti-Semitic, an interview with Hans Zim- Shouldn’t you guys be arrest- fairs Minister Gabi Ashkenazi Pompeo spoke on Monday panels including comparing the mer, one of Hollywood’s most ing Orthodox Jews in BK? Keep on Wednesday after speaking with Sudan’s leader, Lt. Gen. By Ron Kampeas country’s policies to those of prolific score composers. being a good boy for your failed with his counterpart, Tomáš Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, “who WASHINGTON (JTA) — Nazi Germany. The free event, which corrupt boss.” Petříček. made clear that the East Af- Democratic Party centrists The British government streams Sunday, will feature When David Greenfield, an Ashkenazi tweeted: “I just rican nation would not move with solid Israel bona fides adopted the IHRA definition discussions with both Zimmer, Orthodox Jew who is CEO of spoke with my colleague, the forward with warming ties defeated progressives as the in 2018. Since its adoption who is Jewish, and the Israeli the Met Council on Jewish Czech FM @TPetricek, and with Israel before Congress chairs of two key House com- in 2016 by the International orchestra’s director, Lahav Poverty, vouched for Adler on congratulated him on the passes the so-called legal mittees, succeeding pro-Israel Holocaust Remembrance Alli- Shani. The group will perform Twitter, the Young Republi- decision to open an official peace legislation.” stalwarts Eliot Engel and Nita ance, a body made up of more music from “The Prince of cans responded by deriding diplomatic office in Jerusa- This article first appeared Lowey. than 30 countries, the defini- Egypt,” “The Lion King” and “court Jews.” The reference lem. This decision as well in Israel Hayom. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New tion has been adopted also by the thriller “Inception” — just was to Jews who would work as recognizing Jerusalem as Knesset moves towards York will replace Engel, also 18 members of the European a few of the over 150 films in royal courts in exchange for Israel’s capital emphasizes dissolving unity gov- of New York, as chairman of Union and the United States. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 At age 33, I’m finally celebrating my first Chanukah By Joe Baur fledgling connection with a process of braiding challah in an Amazon shopping cart, career — earning her the This year, I’ve gone to Jewish identity. the kitchen or the challenge selecting only the aestheti- nickname Wonder Woman at Berlin’s Chanukah-Basar to First person I spent a good 30 years of my of reading the weekly parsha cally appealing bits that are the office — raised two boys pick out my first menorah BERLIN (JTA) — I wasn’t life apathetic about my Jew- have all been immensely actively in front of me. and never complained. For and get some dreidels for raised Jewish, but this year ish heritage. A complicated rewarding and satisfying. I’ve recently moved to her to be afflicted with such the office Christmas party. I’m proud to be connecting relationship with my grand- Jewishness has become some- Berlin, where you have the a disease felt cruel. I’ve rallied other Jews in the with a neglected part of my mother and that one time my thing that’s deeply embedded fastest growing Jewish popu- Needless to say, I could office to don ugly Chanukah heritage. classmates served me a slice of within me and something lation within Europe. Israeli use a little light this year. sweaters (“This Is How I There are a lot of Jews who cake with a swastika carved in that I simply enjoy. and Ashkenazi eateries are Plus, the sun is gone by 4 in Roll” next to dreidels for would say that I am not Jewish it didn’t exactly motivate me I don’t want this first Cha- aplenty, with a smattering of the afternoon these days in me) and play Alma’s dreidel — my Jewish heritage stems to lean in earlier. nukah to be just some token New York-style bagel shops — Berlin. A lit hanukkiyah is drinking game. On Sunday, from my paternal grand- Then one day, I saw the celebration of the holiday. I like Fine Bagels, where you practically a necessity. I’m showing up for the mother, and I wasn’t raised results of a DNA test. I always want to understand it and why can find a slew of Jewish cook- So I’m leaning into Chanu- menorah lighting at Bran- in the culture or religion knew my Jewish heritage I’m lighting candles. I want books sitting underneath a kah. Christmas will be there denburg Gate after making beyond enjoying some foods existed in some form, but to earn my ugly Chanukah Yiddish expression presented when I visit my family back latkes using my mother’s my grandmother made. I ac- I’m a visual learner. Seeing sweater. So I’m reading the in block letters: “Lign in drerd in the States. It’ll get its day. applesauce recipe. cepted for most of my life that, it displayed on a pie chart of books of the Maccabees, I’m un bakn beygl” — “May you In the meantime, I’ll be eat- And at my new apartment at best, I was Jew-ish, with an identities resonated with me, studying the history of the lie in the ground and bake ba- ing the Reibekuchen at the here, I’ll follow the command- emphasis on the “ish.” even if some friends thought revolt, I’m talking with local gels.” There are worse places ubiquitous German Christ- ment to place my menorah This year’s Rosh Hashanah it strange that I agreed to Jews about what Chanukah to be Jewish. mas markets and pretend on the window sill for all to was the first explicitly Jewish let a private company store means to them and I’m trying My mother passed away it’s a latke because, well, it is. see. My very patient Greek holiday I had ever celebrated. private information about to wrap my amateur tongue recently following a difficult They’re indistinguishable. It Orthodox wife will join me as I skipped Yom Kippur, not myself that shows my Jew- around the blessings. nearly three-year battle with would cost them nothing to I light the new chanukiyah, feeling prepared for the fast. ishness. This deep dive into the breast cancer that was pain- just call it a latke when they shedding a sweet light to But I’m ready for Chanukah I felt moved to dive deeper, holiday has led me to so much ful to watch, especially for hand it to me. I’m just saying. remind me of days long ago. — and I want to do it right. and have spent the past two more than just celebrating her caregiver and loving Kvetching aside, my at- The views and opinions As self-conscious as I can be years doing so. The intellec- Chanukah. I’ve learned the husband of nearly 50 years, tention leading up to these expressed in this article are about my level of Jewishness, tual stimulation of studying value of sincerely studying my father. Like most deaths overlapping holiday seasons those of the author and do not celebrating Chanukah this Jewish ethics with books and embracing one tradition, by cancer, it felt unfair. This is on Chanukah. Christmas necessarily reflect the views 5780 feels right and like the like Sarah Hurwitz’s “Here as opposed to treating vari- was a woman who built an won’t miss me or even notice of JTA or its parent company, natural progression of my All Along,” the meditative ous cultures and beliefs like admirable and successful that my focus is elsewhere. 70 Faces Media. Friedman on feat of Abraham Accords: ‘Gulf interests largely in line with those of Israel’

By Shiryn Ghermezian normalization agreement son Bahraini delegation in no doubt at any point dur- and addressing leaders of 50 Bahrain, Sudan and other between Israel and Sudan Israel on Tuesday night. ing this process that [with] Arab nations before heading Arab nations … they can’t (JNS) — U.S. Ambassador signed on Oct. 23, are “all “This was really a priority Israel and the Emirates, to Israel to discuss peace be expected to care more to Israel David Friedman working beautifully,” the of the Trump administration Bahrain and Sudan, people talks between nations in about the Palestinian people detailed the negotiation ambassador said during since the day it began,” he have their hearts in the right the region. than the Palestinian leader- process that led to the sign- a Zoom event hosted by said. “It was a shocking sur- place. They were of goodwill “Why did he get it so ship itself.” ing of the Abraham Accords, the Friends of the Israel prise that was four years in and wanted to get to a good wrong, and why did we get The ambassador also as well as talked about the Defense Forces (FIDF). “I the making, and I think the outcome.” it right?” Friedman said talked about what factors future of other Arab coun- think there’s no going back. momentum will continue.” ‘We saw something dif- about Kerry. “Well, we would facilitate other Arab tries expected to normalize I think we’re really onto Among the nations in- ferent’ saw something different. nations to join Abraham relations with the Jewish something extraordinary.” volved in the Abraham Ac- The ambassador also We saw the Gulf as having Accords. state, in a virtual event on When the Abraham Ac- cords, Friedman said nego- derided former U.S. Sec- far more in common with He said, “I think we need Tuesday. cords was announced by the tiations with UAE “was the retary of State John Kerry Israel than he did. We saw to recognize that if we don’t The agreements signed White House on Aug. 13, the hardest one” and posed the for making the “spectacular the Gulf having national continue along this path, by Israel, the United Arab world should have seen it most challenges. One reason mistake” of saying in late interests that were largely it’ll be a massively lost op- Emirates and Bahrain on coming, said Friedman, who was that they asked if Israel 2016 that it was impossible in line with those of Israel. portunity. I think that if we Sept. 15, as well as the is helping to host a 40-per- could delay its sovereignty for Israel to normalize rela- … I think he took the con- keep up strong support for declaration regarding Judea tions with Arab countries ventional wisdom that the Israel, strong support for

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and Samaria in order to without first making peace Palestinians could hold the its Sunni allies and future B A N S L A T K E L O B E advance the peace process. with the Palestinians. entire region hostage. We allies, and most impor- 14 15 16 “There were some tough “We thought there was knew that they couldn’t.” tantly, if we can maintain A B I T I N B A L I P O D 17 18 19 moments,” he acknowl- more opportunity than “Everyone wanted fair- our position with regard to J U D A H A N D T H E L I O N edged, “but as in every perhaps Secretary Kerry did ness for the Palestinians Iran — basically no terror- 20 21 negotiation, what really at the time,” said Friedman, — opportunity, autonomy, ism, no ballistic missiles, A T R I U M I V A N K A 22 23 24 25 26 matters is are people op- saying President Donald dignity — but the days of no nukes — and we keep S E R B T S K I C E S erating in good faith, are Trump “decided to test this a Palestinian veto at the sanctions on until we get to 27 28 29 people of goodwill, [and] proposition” by traveling expense of regional stability that outcome, I think we will B L A T A N T 30 31 32 33 34 35 do people have their hearts to Saudi Arabia on his first and prosperity are gone,” change the Middle East for J O N A T H A N S A C K S in the right place. I have trip out of the United States he continued. “The UAE, the next 100 years.” 36 37 38 39 S O L O D I T S Y H U E Y 40 41 42 43 I D I N A T U A O U S T S Haley 44 45 46 purposes of future U.S. fund- ously identified as refugees.” out as it could and would S I M O N W I E S E N T H A L From page 1A 47 48 ing and planning, Palestinian Additionally, it would “upend lead to a call to reform W Z O S E E ing aid from UNRWA that refugees are narrowly defined the mythology of a Palestinian UNRWA.” 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 as people who were personally ‘right of return’ — making it The Trump administra- A L A I M P R E S S L O O were alive in 1948; the report 59 60 61 was completed and sent to displaced from then-Palestine clear that Israel determines tion zeroed out funding to M A C C A B E E L E A D E R S congressional appropriations between 1948 and 1949 and who becomes Israeli citizens, the U.N. agency in 2018; 62 63 64 aren’t currently citizens or not a U.N. agency,” they according to Fox News, Joe O M A N A N N A N P A C E committees years later, but 65 66 67 remains classified today. permanent residents of the argued. Biden hasn’t specifically S P I N T H A N E S H A M “The public release of these Palestinian Authority or any In January 2018, the con- commented on UNRWA but figures could spark an inter- country.” servative news site Wash- his campaign website does national debate over UNRWA’s They added that adopting ington Free Beacon re- state that he will “restore mandate,” wrote Goldberg this policy would show how ported that the State Depart- economic and humanitarian and Schanzer. “Secretary of UNRWA “has kept people in ment has been suppressing assistance to the Palestinian State Mike Pompeo should poverty” and “encouraged the report, with one source people, consistent with U.S. also announce an official multiple generations of help- telling the Free Beacon that law, including assistance to U.S. policy change that for less people to remain errone- there are “officials at the refugees.” State Department who do This article was first pub- Diabetes not want this information lished by the Jewish Journal. From page 1A lin capsule could not have come at a more opportune Interfaith protection which allows the time, with the Washington From page 11A The overall goal, in December insulin to stay intact through Post reporting last year that and year-round, should be to the GI tract and reach the the rising costs of insulin has and joyfully in a way that is teach children that Jewish intestinal wall. Via special forced some diabetics to ration feasible for their lifestyles and tradition represents a unique absorption enhancers, the their treatment, putting their levels of observance, children and meaningful way to experi- insulin can pass through this lives at risk. cannot help but learn how ence life. wall and into the liver, where it Kidron said he is “confident beautiful Jewish tradition can The views and opinions starts working. Importantly, that the cost of the pill will be be. Such a remixed approach expressed in this article are it mimics the natural path of significantly lower (by tens to Judaism also emphasizes those of the author and do not insulin in the body, by heading of percent) than the cost of the development of personal necessarily reflect the views of to the liver first.” insulin injections,” Forbes re- meanings in connection with JTA or its parent company, 70 The creation of this insu- ported. various rituals and traditions. Faces Media. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 15A ers, which continues, will to see peace between Israelis Netanyahu encourage further Middle and Palestinians. I believe From page 1A Eastern states to join them in this comes within closer normalising relations, leading reach as a direct result of 1948, until recently only two to much needed prosperity Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Arab countries made peace and peace for peoples across and Crown Prince bin Zayed’s with Israel: Egypt in 1979 and the region.” leadership. Jordan in 1994. In the last few In conclusion, Trumble “Award of the Peace Prize weeks, three more countries, wrote that despite resis- will not only recognise the the United Arab Emirates, tance from the Palestinian achievements of these men, the Kingdom of Bahrain and leadership, the “changing but will also serve to encour- the Republic of the Sudan, paradigm” in the region age a widening and deepening have all agreed to normalise resulting from the Abra- peace in the Middle East. I relations with Israel: the first ham Accords stood the best strongly urge governments such peace deals in 26 years. chance of encouraging the everywhere and international “These far-reaching Palestinians to reach a last- bodies such as the United Na- achievements are the result ing accommodation with the tions and European Union to of the courageous leader- State of Israel. play their own roles by sup- ship, diplomatic energies and “I know from my own porting and advancing the relentless pursuit of peace by experience how dangerous, foundations laid by Prime Avi Ohayon/GPO Prime Minister Netanyahu damaging and corrosive are Minister Netanyahu, Crown Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump, UAE For- and Crown Prince bin Zayed. decades of violent ill-will be- Prince bin Zayed and the oth- eign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin There is every likelihood that tween close neighbours and I ers involved in the Abraham Rashid Al Zayani hold up the Abraham Accords, during the signing ceremony at the White the work of these two lead- wish for nothing more than Accords,” he wrote. House, Sept. 15, 2020. Survivors From page 1A much about the Holocaust, in 1938, “I started living Union under one of the 20th ment only last month. He murdered in the camp. but felt the need to share in 1944,” he said in one century’s most repressive has won many awards, in- Climbing the ranks, by American troops. He had his story as he grew older. interview. His early child- regimes — one that was cluding the Order of Merit Sonder eventually became four children. He would be celebrated by hood was a time of fear, famously anti-Semitic. for the Fatherland last year. a commissioner for seri- Paul Sobol the local media as “a con- want and uncertainty as In a disarmingly self- He had five children. ous crimes. Following his After walking for days veyer of memory” for his his family moved from one deprecating manner, he Justin Sonder retirement in 1985, he in a death march from activities at schools and hiding place to the next delivered his commentary A retired police officer, served as a lawmaker in Auschwitz, Sobol, who died Holocaust commemora- in Rome’s suburbs, where on everyday life in Russia. politician and Holocaust the federal parliament for in Brussels on Nov. 17 at tion events. Sobol had two they managed to flee before It was apolitical but with commemoration activ- four years, beginning in 94, found the strength to children. fascist gangs showed up traces of social criticism on ist, Sonder died Nov. 3 in 2009, as a representative escape during an Allied air Renzo Gattegna and ransacked their home. the edge of what was safe to Chemnitz at 94. of the Die Linke left-wing raid on the German troops In addition to testifying Gattegna had two children. say publicly in those years. Soon after his return party. In 2016, he testified guarding him and fellow before young people about Mikhail Zhvanetsky Born in Odessa, in what from Auschwitz to Germa- in the trial of SS guard prisoners. He was 18. the Holocaust, Gattegna, Before his death on Nov. is now Ukraine, Zhvanetsky ny, Sonder began devoting Reinhold Hanning, who was Before his capture, Sobol who died of COVID-19 com- 6 at 86 in Moscow, Zh- was evacuated with his his life to rebuilding the convicted of crimes against and his family had lived four plications on Nov. 10 at 81, vanetsky was to Russians family to Russia before society that created Na- humanity. years in hiding in Nazi- also helped rebuild the Jew- what Jackie Mason is to the advancing Nazi army zism. He became a police For decades, Sonder occupied Brussels. The ish community in Italy after Americans: a standard- conquered his native city, officer just six months after spoke about the Holocaust Nazis murdered his parents the genocide. Gattegna had bearer for standup comedy. murdering his childhood U.S. troops liberated him to high school students in and younger brother, but led the Union of Italian But Zhvanetsky, who friends and many rela- from a death march from eastern Germany, where his sister survived. Jewish Communities for 10 identified as Jewish when tives in the Holocaust. Auschwitz, in Poland, to the far right is seeing a For many years after the years until 2016. doing so was dangerous, Zhvanetsky performed for Germany. His mother and resurgence. He had three war, Sobol did not speak Although he was born operated in the Soviet decades until his retire- 21 of his relatives were children.

Injustice From page 4A The unsung heroes of Pol- Nations Bill Richardson also The National Council of took action to secure his for Israel as a national U.S. lard’s case are the many poli- played significant, albeit non- Young Israel was the only release. interest is no longer debat- It is still not fully known ticians who publicly backed public, roles. major Jewish organization to His release comes at a able. The end of Pollard’s why the Justice Department his release after they were Most of the letters written be thanked by Pollard when time in American history parole is a manifestation did not end up following no longer in government and on Pollard’s behalf by major he found out more than five when committed, obser- of this close relationship through on this, despite Clap- reaped no political benefit political figures were obtained years ago that he was going to vant, pro-Israel Jews occupy between Washington and per’s continued claim that from doing so. These include through the relentless efforts be released from prison. We major positions in the U.S. Jerusalem. Pollard was a threat. Former former DeConcini, Woolsey, of a committed Jew, David believed that even though he government. Yet their sup- Farley Weiss is president of Attorney General Loretta McFarlane and Korb. New Nyer. Many other people broke the law, he deserved to port for Israel is matched the National Council of Young Lynch deserves credit for York State Assemblyman who assisted in various ways be treated like other similarly by non-Jews in similar Israel. He is an intellectual agreeing to grant him parole David Weprin and former U.S. cannot be named, according situated prisoners. Since he positions. Under the Trump property attorney for the law after 30 years. Ambassador to the United to Pollard and his attorneys. was not, we spoke out and administration, support firm of Weiss & Moy. China From page 5A Joe Biden’s view of China’s However, his announce- Of course, Biden is doubt- “The Elements of the China sary in regard to those who rulers has conformed to ment that he plans to appoint less also getting an earful Challenge.” I’d recommend rule China’s 21st-century rededicate itself to preserving that of the foreign policy Antony Blinken as secretary of from those committed to soft- he do so soon. As a former empire. If we can’t manage its status as the world’s leader establishment. You may state suggests his views may pedaling Beijing’s malign be- chair of the Senate Foreign that, we really don’t stand in technological innovation.” recall him saying they are be evolving. In July, Blinken haviors and hostile ambitions. Relations Committee, he a chance. Policy Planning concludes “not bad folks” and certainly told an interviewer: “There is Among them, investors who surely understands how im- Clifford D. May is the that China’s rulers pose a “not competition for us.” On a growing consensus across have been making fortunes portant it was that, during founder and president of the challenge and threat that “is the campaign trail last year, parties that China poses a in China, and at least one the First Cold War, there was Foundation for Defense of likely to dominate American he scoffed: “China is going series of new challenges and distinguished professor from something close to bipartisan Democracies (FDD), and a foreign policy across many to eat our lunch? Come on, that the status quo was really a prestigious university. consensus vis-à-vis the Soviet columnist for “The Washing- administrations.” man.” not sustainable.” Biden probably hasn’t read empire. The same is neces- ton Times.” Chanukah From page 8A the British totum game: N = for the Maccabees. To combine particularly the fact that a day of Chanukah won’t coin- lates that a menorah should Nichts = nothing; G = Ganz = the two unhealthy but deli- woman carried it out, was said cide with the fourth Thursday be no taller than about 31 ing Jewish: Warhol’s Liz and all; H = Halb = half; and S = cious traditions, try recipe for to have frightened Holofernes’ in November for thousands feet. Incidentally, Guinness Marilyn,” but sadly you can’t Stell ein = put in. In German, cheese latkes in the sidebar. troops into fleeing the Mac- of years, the first night of lists at least three other Cha- wind it up. the spinning top was called a 7. On Chanukah, we cel- cabees. Chanukah will fall in time nukah-related records: most 5. The game of dreidel was “torrel” or “trundl.” ebrate a grisly murder. 8. The next “Thanksgivuk- for Thanksgiving dinner (as- dreidels spinning simulta- inspired by a German game 6. Oily food The aforementioned Ju- kah” (sort of), is only 50 years suming you have the meal at neously for at least 10 sec- played at Christmastime, (think latkes and sufgani- dith had an ulterior motive away. dinnertime rather than in the onds (820), most valuable which is itself an imitation yot) isn’t Chanukah’s only for plying Assyrian general In 2013, the convergence afternoon) on Nov. 27, 2070. dreidel ($14,000) most peo- of an English and Irish one. culinary tradition. Holofernes with salty cheese: of Thanksgiving and Chanu- 9. The largest menorah ple simultaneously lighting Our Eastern European Traditionally, Chanukah making him thirsty so he kah on Nov. 28 inspired every- in the world, according to menorahs (834) and largest game of dreidel (including has included foods with would drink lots of wine and thing from turkey-shaped me- the Guinness Book of World display of lit menorahs (1,000). the letters nun, gimmel, hey, cheese in recognition of Ju- pass out, enabling her to chop norahs to a giant dreidel float Records is 32 feet high and We’d like to know the most shin) is directly based on dith, whose liberal use of the off his head and bring it home in the Macy’s Thanksgiving weighs 4,000 pounds. latkes ever eaten in one sit- the German equivalent of salty treat facilitated a victory with her. The beheading, Parade. While experts say a full The Shulchan Aruch stipu- ting. Hacks From page 10A hummus for an effort- crackers, and that’s that. We small space into the middle include some roasted, diced Pro-tip: Think beyond less appetizer. won’t judge! But why not add of the hummus, and top the butternut squash as a topping pita! Try serving the hum- but delightful serving option, First things first: You can some color and flavor to an dip with extra virgin olive for some extra color. Or add mus with fresh veggies or slice up the cooked brisket and absolutely take a package otherwise standard app? oil, fresh rosemary leaves, whatever floats your boat! The pretzels. Anything dippable make it fancy-looking with of store-bought hummus, Take your container of ho- crushed pistachios, and pome- decorative additions will hide will do! some sprigs of fresh parsley. serve it in its original packag- hum hummus and spread it granate arils. If you have the the fact that you didn’t make This article originally ap- Fancy up store-bought ing with some store-bought onto a shallow bowl. Scoop a time or inclination, you can the hummus from scratch. peared in Kveller. PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 11, 2020

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