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Shana Tova 5781 PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Blowing the shofar during Rosh Hashanah home we would not be hearing requested one via the website in our community. They were that they have been doing for the shofar. Even if we are join- that was publicized to the purchased through the Robert more than 15 years. When ing via Zoom or some other community. Along with these Lappin Foundation which is contacted to find out from similar technology, hearing free shofarot, JFGO offered a foundation on the North where they purchased their the shofar through speakers Zoom classes on the rules of Shore of Boston, that also shofarot, we were informed is not the same as hearing the shofar as well as how to runs the PJ library program on that they had a number of the actual sound. In order blow the shofar. These Zoom the North Shore. The founda- extra ones they could sell us to address this, the Jewish classes are available on the tion also sponsors a number at their cost. A minyan is not Federation of Greater Orlando Federations YouTube channel. of programs for the Jewish required for sounding the has developed the “Sound The shofarot were pur- Community there, including shofar. By supplying shofarot the Shofar” program to both chased as a result of the the distribution of free sho- give everyone in the greater generosity of a few sponsors farot before Rosh Hashanah, Shofar on page 23A Orlando area the opportunity to hear the shofar, as well as to attempt in some manner to give us a sense of community Sharing hope and light JFGO staff shofar every morning during during these stressful times. the month of Elul, the Hebrew The Sound the Shofar pro- One of the unique mitzvot month before Rosh Hashanah gram has a few aspects to it. of Rosh Hashanah is hearing is really leading up to and an- One is that JFGO has offered during times of uncertainty the sound of the shofar. The ticipating Rosh Hashanah. If to supply shof a rot f ree to t hose cards for the Jewish nursing tradition of sounding the we are praying by ourselves at within our community who home residents have been designed with the help of Joanne Fink who did this with them over screen shar- A TRUSTED AND VALUED RESOURCE ing and a phone call. Janna felt that her art gives people “a wa r m f u zz y feelin g” in t he LOU SUPOWITZ, GKC Orlando Jewish community. REALTOR | TOP 10 PRODUCER In addition, Renee Friedman of Fast Signs Orlando was most helpful in producing the printed holiday cards. DIRECT: 407.415.0338 The Berman-Gluck family have been members of the OFFICE: 407.645.4321 Orlando Jewish community for four generations. Janna and Maya are following in their family’s strong roots a nd c ont inue to f lour i sh a nd volunteer their time in the Orlando Jewish community. Janna and Maya Gluck “Kudos to Maya and Janna Gluck for creating 400 cards 243 WEST PARK AVENUE, Since the Covid-19 pan- to children with life-threat- for seniors for Rosh Hasha- WINTER PARK, FL 32789 demic began in March, ening illnesses. They wanted nah. They will go in the gift WWW.KELLYPRICEANDCOMPANY.COM sisters Janna (a 24-year- to extend their support to bags distributed to seniors via old University of Central the community and pro- the Jewish Pavilion. The gals Florida employee) and Maya vide Rosh Hashanah cards have been beautiful making (a 17-year-old student at for Jewish nursing home cards for sick children as well,” Lyman High School) have residents through the Jew- said Nancy Ludin, CEO of the been making cards to send ish Pavilion. These special Jewish Pavilion. The show must go on at the Jewish Academy of Orlando Jewish Academy of Orlando presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland on video. The play, previously scheduled for May, and then rescheduled for October, will now be pro- duced as a video production. “After meeting with physi- cians who have served as ad- v i ser s on our re - op en in g t a sk force, our school came to the decision to move away from a live audience performance and instead focus on creat- ing an unforgettable video production,” said Alan Ru- The Jewish Pavilion’s professional staff sonik, head of school. “This will ensure the safety of our and volunteers wish the community students, families, and our community, while also re- a happy and healthy New Year! warding the children for all their hard work.” The video will be filmed professionally later this fall, 2020 Online Auction and it will have all the colorful costumes and scenery that were planned for the live JAO student performing the lead role of Alice in the play OCTOBER performance. now being made into a video. It will be released later 18-23 this year. filming plan, that follows by the Florida Council of JAO music teacher and all the recommended safety Independent Schools. show director Eric Levine guidelines to minimize risk. To learn more about Jew- added, “Our children worked We’re very excited to have this ish Academy of Orlando, www.jewishpavilion.org/online-auction extremely hard preparing for opportunity.” please visit: jewishacademy- this show, and I couldn’t envi- Jewish Academy of Or- orlando.org or follow the sion a scenario where all that lando serves central Florida school on Facebook https:// Call (407) 678-9363 work went for naught. While students of all faiths from facebook.com/JewishAcad- 421 Montgomery Road Suite 131 many schools cancelled their kindergarten through fifth emyOrlando/ Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 spr in g pro duc t ion s , we chose grade. The school delivers a To learn more about CO- to lo ok for a lt er n at i ve ways to whole-child education foster- VID-19 Precautions at Jew- perform it in the safest man- ing academic excellence and ish Academy of Orlando, Visit our websites: www.jewishpavilion.org ner, and we ended up with the character education rooted in please visit: https://www. and www.orlandoseniorhelpdesk.org movie idea. We’ve created a Jewish values. Jewish Acad- jewishacademyorlando.org/ rehearsal plan, as well as a emy of Orlando is accredited covid19. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 3A Historic flight from Israel arrives in UAE O’Brien and Kushner on h ave b een proven w ron g, de ad Sunday, Netanyahu said he wrong.” was pleased by the speed with While some countries still which Israel-UAE normaliza- made “perfunctory state- tion was progressing. The ments” in support of the Emirates’ abolishing on Sat- Palestinians, said Netanyahu, urday of the official boycott “We know that reality has against Israel, said the prime changed, because we have minister, “opens the door for changed it. We are changing what I can only call unbridled it as we speak. I want to thank trade, tourism, investments, you for everything that you are exchanges between the Middle doing in this regard.” East’s two most advanced Speaking on the tarmac economies.” at Ben-Gurion International He added, “You will see Airport just before takeoff, how the sparks fly on this. It’s Kushner expressed his hope Tomer Neuberg/Flash90 already happening.” that the flight would inspire Presidential son-in-law and senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump Jared Kushner, National Security Advisor It won’t be long, predicted Muslims and Arabs worldwide. Robert O’Brien and members of the U.S.-Israeli delegation attend a ceremony ahead of their departure from Tel Aviv to Netanyahu, before other “I prayed yesterday at the Abu Dhabi at Ben-Gurion International Airport on Aug. 31, 2020. countries followed the UAE’s Western Wall [in Jerusalem] lead. that Muslims and Arabs from (JNS) — The first com- son-in-law and senior ad- the talks in Abu Dhabi. We matters and many others. “The day will come, and it throughout the world will be mercial flight from Israel to viser to U.S. President Donald are leaving today for talks This morning, the traditional won’t be far away, when we wat ch in g t h i s f lig ht rec og n i z- the United Arab Emirates Tr u mp, U. S . Nat ion a l S e c ur it y pursuant to the declaration ble s sin g ‘go in p e ac e’ rec ei ve s will ask: How could it have ing that we are all children of touched down in Abu Dhabi on Adviser Robert O’Brien and by the three leaders — [U.S.] special meaning for us,” said been any other way? Because God and that the future does Monday, carrying a delegation head of the Israeli National President Donald Trump, Ben-Shabbat. today’s breakthroughs will not have to be predetermined of U.S. and Israeli officials. Security Council Meir Ben- [Israeli] Prime Minister Ben- The historic flight was become tomorrow’s norms. by the past,” said Kushner. El Al Flight 971 — num- Shabbat. jamin Netanyahu and [Abu m a d e p o s si ble b y t he su r pr i s e It will pave the way for other No date yet has yet been bered to represent the UAE’s Before the plane lifted Dhabi] Crown Prince Mo- announcement by the White countries to normalize their set for the signing of the international dialing code — off, Ben-Shabbat said the hammed bin Zayed — on House on Aug. 13 of Israel’s ties with Israel,” he said. agreement, the “Abraham made the trip in just three purpose of the trip was to the establishment of peace- and the UAE’s agreement Addressing Kushner, he Accord,” but Israeli Cabinet hours, having been granted advance relations “in a broad ful relations. Our goal is to to normalize relations; the said: “Jared, from the start Secretary Tzachi Braverman permission to traverse Saudi range of areas,” according to achieve a joint working plan UAE is only the third Arab you said that more coun- told Israel’s Kan TV before Arabia’s airspace, usually off- a statement from the Prime to advance relations in a very country to recognize the tries would make peace with the flight that a ceremony limits to Israeli air traffic. Minister’s Office. broad range of areas: tourism, Jewish state since it was Israel. You were dismissed, formalizing the deal will take Leading the delegation are “I am excited and proud to aviation, innovation, science, created in 1948. sometimes ridiculed, scoffed place in Washington “during Jared Kushner, presidential head the Israeli delegation to technology, health, economic In a joint statement with at. I’m glad that those critics the coming weeks.” Families of murdered Israeli teens file ‘unprecedented’ lawsuit against Hamas By Yair Altman the terrorist organization that leader of the terrorist cell rules the Gaza Strip. that carried out the abduc- (Israel Hayom via JNS) The lawsuit partly relies on tion and murder, “confessed — The families of three Is- a study conducted by Lt. Col. in his interrogation that he raeli teenage boys who were (res.) Alon Eviatar — formerly was the brains behind the abducted and murdered by an adviser on Palestinian [terrorist attack], and even Hamas terrorists in Judea affairs at the Coordinator of received funding for the attack and Samaria in June 2014 — Government Activities in the from Hamas. He purchased sparking “Operation Protec- Territories — which found the weapons used in the at- tive Edge” later that summer that the P.A. transfers between tack and transferred them to — filed a lawsuit against the $50 to $100 million per month Marwan Qawasmeh, another terrorist group on Sunday to Hamas. terrorist in the cell, and also morning, seeking NIS 520 “The funds are transferred bought a vehicle for them. He million ($155 million) in to Hamas’ government offices also confessed to helping the damages. in Gaza and to various bodies murderers after the attack According to the families of in the Gaza Strip that are bury the boys’ bodies, remove Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaar controlled by Hamas,” Shurat evidence from the burial site and Eyal Yifrach, who are rep- Hadin said in a statement. “In and evade Israeli security actuality, all the funds that forces. Additionally, Hamas’ resented by attorneys Nitsana The three kidnapped and murdered Israeli teens, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Shaer (misspelled reach one of Hamas’ wings— military wing, the Izzadin Darshan-Leitner, Avi Segal in above photo) and Naftali Frenkel. and Avi Gaz from the Shurat the military wing, political al-Qassam Brigades, officially HaDin-Israel Law Center, the wing or social wing—are claimed responsibility for the our pain, reduce our sorrow because of a terrorist attack pay for its support of Hamas purpose of the lawsuit is to considered Hamas funds and abduction and murder.” or diminish our yearning for perpetrated by Hamas. If the — and the victims of terror stop the Palestinian Author- can be confiscated on behalf A statement issued by the our children. If the lawsuit P.A. refuses to honor a seizure will be able to receive justice. ity, which controls parts of of a lawsuit against Hamas.” families of the three boys said can deter, even slightly, these order and continues funding Where the state [of Israel] Judea and Samaria, from The statement also said that “the purpose of this law- forces of evil, it would be a Hamas despite the order, we has failed — in stopping the transferring money to Hamas, that Hussam Qawasmeh, the suit, of course, is not to heal victory.” will sue for the sum to be hundreds of millions of dollars Darshan-Leitner, the presi- extracted from the tax funds funneled to Hamas from the dent of Shurat Hadin, said Israel collects on behalf of P.A. — the victims of terror “this is an unprecedented the P.A.” will succeed.” Ethnic-studies requirement lawsuit. For the first time, Darshan-Leitner contin- This article first appeared for Calif. high-schoolers P. A . funds will be confiscated ued, “Either way, the P.A. will in Israel Hayom. (JNS) — A bill to require a Democrat who chairs the prohibit the teaching of any high school students in Cali- Assembly Higher Education curriculum that promotes fornia to take ethnic studies Committee and is a member bias, bigotry or discrimina- as a graduation requirement of the California Legislative tion, including against Jews passed the state’s legislature Jewish Caucus. or Israelis,” and that the on Monday. Even with some revisions, guardrails “send a clear and Ahead of the Aug. 31 dead- California’s initiatives to unequivocal message to every line, AB-331 passed the State have ethnic studies be in school district in California Senate 33-4 and the State the state’s education system that bigotry and discrimina- Assembly 62-12. Gov. Gavin have come under fire for tion have no place in our Newsom, a Democrat, is containing antisemitic and classrooms.” expected to sign it into law anti-Israel content, in addi- “The guardrails strengthen and must decide by Sept. 30 tion to not addressing issues existing provisions of the whether to do so. of antisemitism or including California Education Code, as The measure would require Jewish Americans. well as state and federal law, a one-semester ethnic-studies Following the passage that already prohibit discrimi- course as a California high of the bill, Sen. Ben Allen nation in public education, school graduation require- and Assemblymember Jesse and provide clear direction ment, starting with the 2029- Gabriel, chair and vice chair, to local school districts and 30 school year, based on the respectively, of the California the California Department HaPpY ethnic-studies model cur- Legislative Jewish Caucus, of Education that anti-Jewish riculum developed by the state. sou g ht to a s sure t hose cr it ic s . and anti-Israel content cannot The bill was introduced in In a statement, they said be included in the teaching nEw yEaR! the spring of 2019 by State As- that the measure “includes of ethnic studies,” said Allen sembly member Jose Medina, firm guardrails that will and Gabriel. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Getting back up when we don’t fall well

By Jonathan Feldstein who either work at, or are proud Liberty more so for a Christian university president we touch when that’s no longer considered a alumni. and leader. medical risk. Perhaps it’s inappropriate for an Orthodox Christian friends have shared that they are While I care and understand the significance This concept also extends to something as Jew to write about issues related to, and a t rou bled a nd c on f lic t ed b y t h i s lat e st incident of this transition, it’s not for me to judge. Yet I simple as unmarried or unrelated people of the consequence of, the recent inappropriate social on many levels. Apparently, it may not be the write because I believe that Jewish tradition has opposite gender not being alone in the same media post by Jerry Falwell Jr. that suggested first possible inappropriate behavior or action something to teach that can be instructional, room together. I have been in any number other inappropriate behaviors, and his tak- where Falwell may have demonstrated poor if not healing, especially at this season. of situations where even in the context of a ing a leave of absence as president of Liberty judgment. Some have been uncomfortable One thing about which I am always aware is private meeting with a woman to whom I am University. Perhaps, you wonder, why would with things that Falwell has said or done that we are simply people. God gives us each not related, the door to the room has been left an Orthodox Jew even care. previously. Some have observed that the strengths and weaknesses, and we are tasked open, deliberately, to prevent even the false For someone whose life is centered Liberty board asking Falwell to step aside is with balancing the two. We each have limita- appearance of something improper going on. on building bridges between Jews and a positive reflection of its fiduciary responsi- tions, frailties, and imperfections that are ours Appearances matter. There’s a Jewish con- Christians, I am aware of the tremendous bility to safeguard the university’s wellbeing, to overcome. Knowing that, everything we do cept of lifnei iver, not putting a stumbling block importance that Liberty University has in regardless of whether and to what degree he ought to be about striving to be better. Within in front of a blind person (Leviticus 19:14). general, and specifically in educating young may have done something inappropriate. traditional Judaism, there are a few guiding Rabbinic teaching carries this concept further Chr i st ia n s wh ile in f u sin g a n u nder st a nd in g Christian friends understand behavior like principles from which we can all learn. to avoid misleading people by not even giving of the significance of Israel, biblically and this would be considered inappropriate for In general, modesty is something that is nec- the impression of false appearances, much less in modern times. I also have many friends a secular university president, how much essary and emphasized in all circumstances. actually doing things that are inappropriate, It relates to one’s behavior, internally and and certainly not to do these in public. externally, and even how one dresses. Wearing a kippah every day, I am mindful Everywhere One way in which this plays out and can that my behavior represent not just myself, but help avoid even appearances of inappropriate that of what is and should be expected of an behavior in this scenario is that typically Jew- Orthodox Jew. Wearing the “uniform” so to Diaspora and Israeli Jews are ish men and women who are either not first sp e a k , my beh av ior ref lec t s not ju st on me, but degree relatives don’t touch one another. Its on how a God-fearing person behaves. That’s awkward sometimes, but not unusual in a an awesome responsibility that I undertake responsible for each other business environment, that someone would happily, mindful that I have many shortcom- extend their hand in greeting another person ings and I strive to improve personally, daily. of the opposite gender, or to close a deal, that It also means that in public, I am inclined to hou se in I sr ael i s t he s a me enemy a s t he a r son- By Mel Pearlman a traditional Jewish man or woman would not go out of my way to behave properly, politely, ist who burns a synagogue or a Chabad house reciprocate. At least that was in the days when and respectfully, as an act of kiddush hashem, on an American college campus. This is why The International Holocaust Remembrance shaking hands was not a threat of transmitting sanctifying God and revering Him. the right wing or left wing antisemitic extrem- Alliance, of which the United States is a mem- a lethal virus. This of course extends to hugs Most non-Jews don’t have that same sense ist in America paints graffiti on an American ber, adopted a non-legally binding “working and kisses on the cheek, even in a platonic of being publicly held accountable (or given synagogue wall saying “Free Palestine.” The definition of antisemitism” at its plenary on way, much less other touching. Perhaps as we credit) for behaviors that affirm our responsi- perpetrator means to eliminate Israel as well May 26, 2016, in Bucharest, Romania. touch others less now, we can internalize the as the congregants of that synagogue. This is Since then IHRA’s 42 member and ob- positive values of scrutinizing who and how Feldstein on page 22A server states and many nonmember coun- why murdering Israeli civilians at a wedding in tries throughout the world, as well as non- the Israeli city of Netanya is no different than governmental international organizations, killing Sabbath worshippers in a synagogue in have adopted the definition; and have used it the American city of Pittsburgh, or gunning in legislating hate crimes and in formulating down Jewish shoppers at a kosher market in Symbols (and symbolism) public policy dealing with antisemitism. Paris, France. As a member of IHRA, the U.S. State Why am I writing about such depressing Department and all other government agen- ideas in the month of Elul, as we prepare reveal a bitter Mideast truth cies now use this working definition; and ourselves for Rosh Hashanah, the holiday of the Administration continues to encourage renewal, introspection and repentance? It is By Stephen M. Flatow more blunt, and could not disguise their true other governments and international orga- because at this time of year all Jews at what- feelings and goals. But over the years — with nizations to adopt it as well. The official text ever level of religious or secular observance (JNS) — Partners for Progressive Israel, a much coaching by Jewish “peace” activists of the working definition of antisemitism is: use this time to examine their lives in terms lef t- of- c ent er g roup t h at i s p a r t of t he A mer ic a n and State Department officials — PLO and “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, of relationships with their family, their com- Zionist Movement, is in the midst of a 12-ses- P.A. officials have gradually fine-tuned their which may be expressed as hatred toward munity, their country and their ethnicity. sion “d ig it a l e xc ur sion to I sr ael a nd Pa le st ine .” message, emphasizing words that sound Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations We approach the High Holy Days as Ameri- Session No. 3, which was held this past week, pleasant in English while never actually for- of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or cans divided and as Jews divided. This is not consisted of virtual meetings with officials of saking the goal of eliminating Israel. It’s not non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, the way it should be. Abraham Lincoln said the Palestinian Authority. hard to do that when you reporters feed them toward Jewish community institutions and it more than 165 years ago, “A house divided The Partners’ official program booklet, de- softball questions that are intended to make religious facilities.” against itself cannot stand”; and let us not scribing the contents of the sessions, includes the Palestinian officials look as moderate and The “working definition of antisemitism” forget our own Jewish history in Sinai how a photo or illustration for each one. For the reasonable as possible. h a s b een of f icia lly t r a n slated into 2 4 la n gu a ge s; disunity among the people almost forfeited session with the P.A. meetings, the booklet That’s why when President Barack Obama and to understand the full breath and meaning our opportunity to be given the Torah. reprinted the official logo of the Palestine visited the P.A.-ruled city of Bethlehem in of the definition, the IHRA has also embraced Contemporary antisemitism sees no differ- Liberation Organization, which is the parent 2013, P.A. officials rushed to cart away a huge numerous official examples of antisemitism ences among the Jewish people. Antisemites body of the P.A. The emblem features a map stone sculpture on the president’s route, which within the IHRA definition. from the left and the right attack us as one of all of Israel, emblazoned with the words featured a map with all of Israel labeled “Pal- Among these are the following: people, so one people we should be. “Palestine From the River to the Sea.” estine.” And that’s why when U.N. Secretary- • Calling for, aiding, or justifying the killing Although we cannot be physically together Why does that matter? General Ban Ki-Moon visited Gaza in 2016, or harming of Jews in the name of a radical on these High Holy Days, I hope the sound of Here’s why. Beginning in the mid-1970s, officials at the Al-Zeitoun School quickly ideology or an extremist view of religion. the shofar will be our call to unity for all the Israeli left-wing activists started pushing covered up a large Israel-as-“Palestine” map • Accusing Jewish citizens of being more Jewish people in the Diaspora and in the Land the idea called “the two-state solution.” The before he arrived. loyal to Israel, or to the alleged priorities of of Israel. Wishing all a L’Shana Tova. premise is that Israel would withdraw to the They were savvy enough to know such im- Jews worldwide than to the interests of their If you wish to comment or respond you nine-mile-wide 1949 armistice lines, or “Aus- ages make a bad impression in the West. When own nations. can reach me at melpearlman322@gmail. chwitz lines” in the memorable words of the the cameras departed, of course, the monu- • Denying the Jewish people their right to com. Please do so in a rational, thoughtful, diplomat Abba Eban, and a sovereign state of ment was put back up and the map uncovered. self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the respectful and civil manner. “Palestine” would be established in the vacated Which brings me back to Partners for Pro- existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor. Mel Pearlman holds B.S. & M.S. degrees in areas. The argument is that if the Palestinian gressive Israel and its decision to print the • Holding Jews collectively responsible for physics as well as a J.D. degree and initially Arabs are given their own state in those ter- PLO emblem with the no-Israel map. I am actions of the State of Israel. came to Florida in 1966 to work on the Ge mini ritories, then they will live in peace with Israel. not saying that nobody should print that im- Space limitations precludes me from list- and Apollo space programs. He has practiced The major obstacle to the proposal is that age. True, it’s very offensive. But it’s also very ing more examples embraced by the IHRA law in Central Florida since 1972. He has Palestinian-Arab spokesman keeps saying that revealing. What I am saying is that I wish the definition. se r ve d a s pre sid e nt of the Je wi sh F e d e ratio n of they will not be satisfied with a state in the Partners for Progressive Israel would pause to What many of these examples of antisemi- Greater Orlando; was a charter board member, territories, but will continue to regard all of look at the emblem that they have printed and tism have in common is that the perpetrators first vice president and pro-bono legal coun- Israel as “occupied Palestine” and will fight to consider its meaning. of antisemitic acts do not distinguish between sel of the Holocaust Memorial Resource and “liberate” Palestine. Next to the emblem, in the text describing a n individua l Jew, a n Israeli, t he Jewish people Education Center of Central Florida, as well That’s what makes it so hard to convince a the session, the Partners write: “We will visit or the State of Israel. as holding many other community leadership majority of Israelis to support creating a Pal- with some members of the current P.A. lead- This is why the terrorist blowing up a coffee positions. estinian state. Most Israelis see the evidence ership in Ramallah, advocates for peace with before their eyes, and they don’t believe that Israel based on two viable sovereign states.” THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. the Palestinian Arabs will live in peace. They That’s right, “two sovereign states.” That’s see the bombings and the shootings — the way the text that is directly adjacent to the map $ $ $ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE $ $ $ Palestinian society glorifies the bombers and showing one sovereign state. ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 50 Press Awards Editor/Publisher the shooters. They hear the speeches calling The Partners continue: “We will also meet Jeffrey Gaeser for jihad and blood. Their blood. with some of the PLO youth who will share

Editor Emeritus Associate Editor News Editor And they see the maps. how they envision the future of Palestine.” Gene Starn Kim Fischer Christine DeSouza By now, the Israeli news media has widely Just glance at the image to the left, people! HERITAGE Florida Jewish News (ISN 0199-0721) publicized images of the map that appears There you can see how they envision the future

is published weekly for $37.95 per year to Florida ad- Society Editor Office Manager on the PLO’s letterhead, on the walls in P.A. of Palestine. They’re saying it, loud and clear, dresses ($46.95 for the rest of the U.S.) by HERITAGE Gloria Yousha David Lehman Central Florida Jewish News, Inc., 207 O’Brien Road, offices and, most of all, in textbooks in P.A. in that map which is staring you straight in Suite 101, Fern Park, FL 32730. Periodicals postage Account Executives schools. A map that shows all of Israel as “oc- the face. It’s time for you to stop partnering paid at Fern Park and additional mailing offices. Marci Gaeser • Ruth Sandweiss cupied Palestine.” with illusions and start partnering with reality. POSTMASTER: Send address changes and other Entire generations of Palestinian Arab Stephen M. Flatow is a vice president of the correspondence to: HERITAGE, P.O. Box 300742, Contributing Columnists Fern Park, FL 32730. Mel Pearlman children have been raised on that image with Religious Zionists of America, an attorney in David Bornstein its powerful message: All of Palestine belongs New Jersey and the father of Alisa Flatow, who MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER to the Arabs. None of it belongs to the Jews. was murdered in an Iranian-sponsored Pal- P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky A “two-state solution” is only a prelude to the estinian terrorist attack in 1995. His book, “A Father’s Story: My Fight for Justice Against email: [email protected] Joyce Gore final goal of destroying Israel altogether. In the old days, Palestinian spokesmen were Iranian Terror,” is now available on Kindle. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 5A What are Jews who embrace the Black Lives Matter movement endorsing? By Jonathan S. Tobin precipitously, it is because lished, the summary didn’t widely accepted claims about their agenda. It also seeks to fear to divide us against each months of riots, looting and mention Israel — to the relief a police war on Blacks. link opposition to the move- other,” or “manufacturing (JNS) — To read the state- acts of intimidation often of some Jewish supporters. It’s also worth exploring ment to antisemitism. That division” and fomenting an- ment sig ned b y more t h a n 6 0 0 mislabeled “peaceful protests” Would it have mattered what is in the summary isn’t just wrong. It’s outra- tisemitism is a dog whistle Jewish groups, in which they by some in the media have even if it had? of the new BLM platform. geous since intersectional to leftist foes of President identified their denomina- alerted a growing number of Some Jews have fallen for Rather than an easily sup- radicals who form the shock Donald Trump. Whatever tions, synagogues and orga- Americans to the troubling as- the delusion that they need ported agenda around which troops of the BLM movement, your opinion of Trump, this nizations with the Black Lives pects of this movement. Still, to join BLM in order to help all Americans of good will including cheerleaders for attempt to demand that we Matter movement, it’s clear these factors don’t appear to moderate its radicals. Others could rally, it is a laundry list the Nation of Islam and its ignore the radicalism of the that they believe they are on have made an impression on have convinced themselves of far-left radical and Marx- leader, Louis Farrakhan, as BLM movement, and the vio- the right side of history. The the 600 groups that pledged that this is their opportunity ist proposals antithetical to well as race-baiter Al Sharp- lent and antisemitic forces it letter, which was published as their support for Black Lives to be considered worthy suc- the idea that BLM deserves ton, are themselves guilty of is unleashing, is as dishonest a full-page ad in The New York Matter, including the Reform, cessors to those Jews who mainstream support. antisemitism. as it is disturbing. Times on Aug. 28, is forthright Conservative and Reconstruc- worked to end “Jim Crow” Supporters will say their We can only shake our The pro-Black Lives Matter in its claim that “the Black tionist branches of Judaism, laws and marched with Dr. demands are irrelevant, and heads at t he chut zpa h of a nti- letter isn’t so much a defense Lives Matter movement is the Anti-Defamation League, Martin Luther King. They what matters is a state- Zionist groups like IfNotNow of a movement as a not-so- the current day Civil Rights the Jewish Council on Public think focusing on the attacks ment supporting the struggle and Jewish Voice for Peace, subtle attempt to cancel, movement in this country, Affairs, as well as a host of on Israel or even the grow- against racism. which have consistently been shame and silence anyone and it is our best chance at individual synagogues and a ing number of incidents of But the letter from the guilty of antisemitism, con- with the temerity to point out equity and justice. By sup- collection of liberal, leftist and antisemitism in the African- 600 groups is more than a demning it in others. But you the danger in the cause the porting this movement, we anti-Zionist groups. American community is to restatement of idealistic no- have to wonder how groups signatories have embraced. As can build a country that ful- On the day that letter was miss the point. They believe tions about tikkun olam or that are avowedly Zionist — such, it ’s cle a r t h at Je w i sh sup - fills the promise of freedom, published, the Movement for that Jews are obligated to go amorphous and highly du- like JCPA, the ADL, and the porters of the BLM movement unity, and safety for all of us, Black Lives, which is the chief along with BLM because they bious claims about alleged mainstream religious move- aren’t trying to help unite us no exceptions.” organizing group for the BLM accept the notion that the police brutality. It goes out ments and synagogues — can against hate. Instead, they are For many Americans, BLM idea, published a summary of United States is irredeemably of its way to mischaracterize justify legitimizing these choosing a side in a culture is more of an anodyne state- their new policy platform. It racist in nature and that there skepticism about BLM and groups by signing the BLM war that is cruelly dividing a ment of opposition to racism is being billed as a sequel to is an epidemic of murders of the vicious cancel culture it manifesto along with them. wounded country struggling than a political agenda or the controversial platform African-Americans by the has helped to spawn as mor- The only explanation for to recover from the coronavi- a list of specific grievances published by the same group police. ally equivalent to attacks on this travesty is that many rus pandemic. In doing so, it and demands. As such, it was in 2016 that included a section The problem with this for- King from segregationists Jews believe that the way is they who are choosing to be understandable that polls that falsely denounced Israel mulation is that it is simply and racists. to maintain their standing on the wrong side of history, showed that most people sup- as an “apartheid state,” a lie wrong. Despite a troubled It doesn’t merely ignore the as liberals guilty of “white not their opponents. ported this movement in the t h at i s int eg r a l to t he int er se c- past, America is not a rac- fact that so many “peaceful privilege” is to back BLM. The Jonathan S. Tobin is edi- weeks following the death of tional ideology at the core of ist nation today, let alone a protests” turned into violent statement’s talk of “politicians tor in chief of JNS — Jewish George Floyd on May 25. But the BLM mindset. society dominated by institu- riots and the way BLM activ- and political movements in News Syndicate. Follow him if, as the polls have indicated, While the full text of the tionalized hate. The statistical ists have sought to intimidate this country who build power on Twitter at: @jonathans_to- t h at supp or t i s st a r t in g to d rop BLM platform is yet to be pub- evidence also contradicts the anyone who will not bow to by deliberately manufacturing bin. Many Orthodox Jews support President Trump. I’m one of them — here’s why.

By Binyamin Rose President Trump has prov- WDOV-Radio in Dover, Dela- doesn’t mean they like every- he wants, but he can’t prove provide redress for hundreds en himself as a consistent ware. I always found Biden thing he says, or how he says retroactively that he would of years of grievances. That’s JERUSALEM (JTA) — Only supporter of Israel. We feel well-versed in both domestic it. As Sen. Lindsey Graham have done better. a formidable task for the next 6 percent of voters who cast an affinity to the president’s and foreign policy, with nu- once put it, the president is Aside from catching CO- administration, and probably ballots for Barack Obama in cadre of Orthodox Jewish ad- anced views on the issues. a street fighter. But Orthodox VID-19, the two outbreaks many presidents to come, no 2008 voted for Donald Trump visers, including Jared Kush- We’ve lost contact over the Jews see Trump as their man Orthodox Jews fear most are matter who wins this year. in 2016. I’m one of them. ner. Jared’s father, Charlie, years, but no one can con- on the street, standing up a breakdown of law and order, But in the meantime, we Political affiliation played wa s my h ig h s cho ol cla s sm at e vince me Biden’s morphed for causes they believe in, and rising anti-Semitism. mu st feel s a fe at home , on t he no role in my decision. I’m at the Jewish Educational into a reckless socialist. including Israel and religious To an extent, the two street, in our synagogues and a registered Democrat who Center in Elizabeth, New I’m only one man, one freedoms by appointing con- dovetail. yeshivas and at our places of often votes Republican. I was Jersey. The Kushners wore vote. But in my current role servative judges to federal American Orthodox Jew- business. raised in a n Or t hodox Jewish their commitment to Jewish as editor at large for Mish- courts. ish voters are concentrated Law and order must be family in North Jersey. We causes and Israel on their pacha Magazine, the most A Nishma poll taken in in and around major cities, restored. Police should be cried when Richard Nixon sleeves. influential Orthodox weekly January 2020 showed some where Jewish institutions retrained and reeducated, defeated Hubert Humphrey I also became professional- with a quarter of a million 56 percent of the ultra- have spent millions of dol- not defunded. Biden does in 1968 and exulted when ly acquainted with Joe Biden readers globally, I’ve kept my Orthodox and 29 percent of lars since 9/11 on security not support defunding, but Ronald Reagan routed Jimmy in the 1980s, interviewing finger on the pulse of that the Modern Orthodox voted upgrades. We have watched in Orthodox Jews view the Carter in 1980. him at length when he was community since 2004. for Trump in 2016, and his dre ad a s t h i s su m mer ’s leg it i- Republicans in general, and This year poses a fresh Delaware’s junior senator and Our readership is over- approval rating had risen to mate demonstrations against Trump in particular, as ready, dilemma. I served as news director at whelmingly pro-Trump. That 68 percent among the ultra- police brutality against Black willing and able to deploy Orthodox and 36% amongst Americans quickly gave way federal resources to restore the modern Orthodox earlier to rioting and looting, with order. As a senator, Biden this year. big-city mayors looking the championed law and order; Letters To The Editor ship of the Jewish people is Recent events have only other way. Jewish businesses however, candidate Biden better equipped to do so while We are a diverse community and we welcome your solidified Trump’s standing, were targeted at a time when now walks a tightrope with living in a loving, traditional letters and viewpoints. The views and opinions expressed despite the coronavirus pan- Orthodox Jews, with their his party’s progressive wing marriage with Jewish children. in the opinion pieces and letters published in The Heri- demic, which most Orthodox unique dress, are already on that tolerates the mayhem. Many years ago the man tage are the views of the authors, and do not necessarily Jews view as primarily a edge, having been singled out There are other societal who wrote the Torah com- reflect the views and opinions of The Heritage Florida health issue and not one that for beatings and assaults in issues that explain why Or- ments I read weekly, Rabbi Jewish News or its staff. The Heritage reserves the right politicians can solve. Biden increasing numbers in recent thodox Jews have cast their Samson Raphael Hirsch, to edit letters for clarity, content, and accuracy. And can critique Trump from years. votes in larger numbers for came to head a group of 11 respectful of lashon hara, we will not print derogatory the basement of his Wilm- Neither Trump nor Biden persons in Frankfurt am statements against any individual. ington, Delaware, home all can wave a magic wand and Orthodox on page 22A Main, Germany. He person- Please limit letters to 500 words. Send letters to P.O. ally solicited funds for the Box 300742, Fern Park, FL 32730. Or e-mail to news@ synagogue, day school, and orlandoheritage.com. mikveh, and wrote several books on learned Jewish sub- jects. His congregation grew How do you make Jewish leaders to 500 families. Rabbi Hirsch and his wife raised 10 children, resign? five boys and five girls. Other Dear Editor: to solve world problems,” July great scholars and spiritual In my letter noting the 31, 2020, issue). My concern leaders like Rabbi Elie Monk effectiveness of President was prompted by information and Rashi also observed the Trump in dealing with world I received that a significant first commandment: Be fruit- affairs, I made a brief refer- number of these ladies head ful and multiply. ence to professional spiritual well-funded organizations I noted with great interest leaders who actively engage that publicly join the political the fascinating article in the in political appeals that rep- activities of the Reform lead- Heritage recommending Jew- resent, in their opinion, the ership. ish leaders to resign. How do views of the Jewish majority As to whether I believe that you make unelected “leaders” (79 percent). Included was a all rabbis should be married, resign? You un-fund them. reference to unmarried female the answer is yes. Anyone who David Danziger rabbis (“Using common sense aspires to the spiritual leader- Winter Park, Fla. PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 7A Facing change with courage into the new year This year’s High Holidays times when change seems In today’s world, that change and while we all promise to be like no other to be the only constant in means not just adjusting to wish that the circumstances in anyone’s living memory. our lives. and overcoming a pandemic, around us would just go away, As the “People of the Book,” As parents we strive to but concomitantly manag- in doing so, we are foolishly we have celebrated the Jewish minimize pain and suffering ing a roaring need for social “wishing away” the very les- New Year under a myriad of in our children’s lives in the change, societal unrest, sons that life has put before circumstances and in nearly hopes that they will have a economic and political un- us and our children. every country on earth. We better life without the price certainty and of course, that Central Florida Hillel is have gathered in peace time tags associated with their penultimate goal … a good adapting quickly to the chang- a nd dur in g wa r. We h ave g at h - learning and yet, even as we job after college. That is a lot ing environment at The ered at sumptuous tables free strive to minimize these tra- to place on the shoulders of University of Central Florida. from worry in the Diaspora or vails, we are cognizant that it those for whom control over We have evolved new ways of modern Israel and have also is change itself that had such these issues is as elusive as forming community, deliver- gathered in shivering cold an impact on shaping who we the answers to their ques- ing food, celebrating Shabbat, and fear in concentration are as adults. How then can we tions about “When is all of supporting Israel and stand- camps across Europe. We be tr ying so hard to shield our this going to end?” ing up for justice in our com- have celebrated with family children from the very things As the 20th century’s most munity when other minorities a nd h ave c elebr ated away f rom that set us up for success in famous psychoanalyst and are afflicted. family and friends in solitude. this world? Holocaust survivor Victor We will continue to evolve Aaron Weil Dr. Eloise Stiglitz No matter the reason, University is a time for Frankl wrote: “When we are throughout this crisis, and throughout time immemo- change, for making the transi- no longer able to change a beyond, because this is our the help of hundreds of par- tools to face all the chal- rial, no matter the state of tory journey from childhood situation, we are challenged mission. We will evolve with ents, grandparents, alumni lenges ahead as proud Jews the world at the time and with to adulthood and for learn- to change ourselves.” our students by guiding and and community members with strong traditions and near disregard for the winds of ing how to face change with Hank Katzen, former chair empowering them to be the who believe in the Jewish an eagerness to face change change that swirled round our courage rather than fear. For of Central Florida Hillel’s owners of their own connec- future of our people, I am head on, for their future and heads in times of danger, the today’s college students, per- Board of Directors put it differ- tions to 3,000 years of Jewish h appy to repor t in t his unique our own. Jewish People have gathered haps the scariest part of their ently when he said, “the times history while teaching them time in history, nothing has Aaron Weil to celebrate the New Year. journey has been the growing of greatest clarity and focus to be owners of their com- changed at all. Executive Director & CEO T h i s c o m m it m e nt t o t r a d i- realization that, unlike their arrive when you realize that munity today. Hillel was there during the Central Florida Hillel tion both grounds us, as well parents who largely shaped no one is coming to save you Change is not only a con- challenges of the past and we Dr. Eloise Stiglitz a s prov ide s u s w it h a v a lu a ble their world and protected … except perhaps yourself.” stant, it is perhaps the only are there today and tomor- Chair of the Board of tool to guide us through them from adversity, that real Our students are indeed thing that we can accurately row to make sure that your Directors these incredibly challenging life is different. going through extraordinary predict about the future. With children have the necessary Central Florida Hillel Rosh Hashanah greetings from Chabad at UCF As Rosh Hashanah ap- about looking back at what T he Shof a r ’s c a ll i s int ended proaches campus life is in full happened in the world last to wake us up and move us to swing. Mezuzahs are going year and planning for the Teshuva or to return to our up in the dorms, the smell of year ahead, this year’s high truest selves, connected to Chabad’s weekly BBQ wafts holidays would be an impos- Hashem. through the air, and students sible task. When we return home acros s c a mpu s lo ok for wa rd to Thankfully, Rosh Hasha- we will take off our medical Shabbat Dinner. nah is a lot more personal masks, and perhaps we will There is something dif- than that. It’s about each and also take off the masks that ferent this year. The BBQ is every one of us, and our role we’ve worn for years. This now socially distanced, the in the world. year we can heed the Shofar’s Shabbos meals are “to go,” This year has had more call to wake up from some of and the Mezuzah delivery than its share of darkness, the unnecessary distractions comes with masks and gloves. with illness, injustice, anti- that had filled our lives and Chabad continues to be there semitism and pain. At times to concentrate on what is for our students, but there’s no like this we must remember truly important: our fam- question the year is unique. the words of our personal ily, our community, and our This past year has been mentor and the foremost personal growth. If we do a year of social distancing, leader of world Judaism in the so, we will go into this com- pandemics, tension and fear. modern era, the Lubavitcher ing year with the ultimate Many are looking with ap- Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem protection: a vaccine from prehension at the coming Mendel Schneerson, that in a despair and hopelessness and holidays wondering what next place of darkness a small light a knowledge of the effect we year will bring to the world. shines greatly. can have on the world. Rabbi Chaim Lipskier (l), Rivkie (second from right) and their children outside UCF There is a common mis- We have an opportunity If we can march into this Student Union. conception about Rosh Ha- like never before to be that new year renewed, revital- shanah. Many people think light for our families and for ized, and reconnected to our will greet it with light and To learn more about Chabad Rabbi Chaim and Rivkie it’s the birthday of the world, our communities. We can souls, then no matter what positivity and it will truly be at UCF visit jewishucf.com or Lipskier celebrating the first day of look forward to the coming this coming year brings, we a year of blessing. call 407-310-8876. Chabad UCF Directors creation. year not with apprehension I n f ac t , Rosh H a sh a n a h c el- of possible upheavals, but ebrates the sixth day of God’s excitement for opportunities creation. It doesn’t celebrate to uplift. the creation of light or land or Many of us will put on a sea. 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Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; Rose Geller Andrew Jacob Ruben www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Ethel F. Gibbs Beatrice K. Saffer Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., Dr. Neal Goldberg Robert (Bob) Saffer Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Ruth Lehman Goldhar Marion Schwartz Rose Goldie Stanley Shevitz Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; Lynn S. Goldovitz Rachel Goldman Shipley www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Walter “Sky” Goldstein Madelyn Silverberg Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. Rosalind Greenhut Harriet Paster Storyk Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. James Stuart Grodin Lillian Tobias Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- Albert Irving Gross Susan Lois Veshapidze 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Walter Halperin David Stanley Werber Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- Leslie Halpern Robert Peter Wolf 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Alejandro Enrique “Golan” Herstig Phyllis H. Zunk Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for services and holiday schedules. Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- Hackers steal $7.5 million gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. By David Holzel Fund and no Annual Cam- legal counsel, that we will paign or COVID-19 emergency get most of the money back Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- (Washington Jewish Week funds of The Jewish Federa- through insurance,” Preuss Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv via JTA) — Federal and in- tion of Greater Washington said. Please call for times. ternational law enforcement were compromised,” it read. He said the stolen $7.5 mil- Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- agencies are investigating “They weren’t going after lion “will not affect our budget Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. the theft of $7.5 million from personal information,” Preuss and allocations.” the United Jewish Endow- said. “They were going after “We don’t expect it to have Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- ment Fund, an arm of The dollars directly.” any impact on that side,” 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Jewish Federation of Greater Asked if there was evidence Preuss said. Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Washington, and diverted to that the hacking was a hate In their letter, Preuss, international accounts. crime, Preuss would not Levitt and Salzberg sought Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat The theft was discovered speculate. to reassure the board of the service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. on Aug. 4, but made known He said he doesn’t believe measures they had taken Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. to the federation’s board on “there was anyone internal to respond to the theft and mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday after federal law to our organizations” who is prevent another. Thursday, 10:00 a.m. enforcement lifted a blackout a suspect. “We believe it’s an “Working with a team of on the information, federation outside party.” top legal and cybersecurity Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: CEO Gil Preuss said. Since the coronavirus experts to contain the impact Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Preuss said the funds were outbreak, federation staff has and fully investigate this Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. taken from a single organiza- been working from home, theft,” they wrote. “We re- tion’s fund managed by the often on personal comput- tained Baruch Weiss and Bob Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; United Jewish Endowment ers, creating vulnerabilities Winter of Arnold and Porter Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Fund. The endowment’s that hackers may have taken who are helping us pro bono Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. donor-advised funds and the advantage of, Preuss said. to work w it h law en forc ement , federation’s own endowment Following the theft’s dis- as well as our insurers, and Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. were not touched, he said, covery, “nobody is working to advise us more generally. templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by nor were other organizational from home computers any- Arnold and Porter’s pro bono Torah study. funds managed by the United more,” he said. “Passwords policy is that they treat the job Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road Jewish Endowment Fund. have been changed.” as if it is from their top client 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 Preuss, federation Presi- On Aug. 4, the email ac- and they are getting paid. This dent M a rk L e v it t a nd D eb or a h count of a federation employee work is in excellent hands.” p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Ratner Salzberg, president of was discovered to have been What the hacking has done Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. the United Jewish Endowment hacked. At that point, the is steal a month during a pan- shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. Fund, reiterated that message extent of the hack was not demic when the federation had Temple Shir Shalom (R) Ser vices held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, in an email to the federation’s known, Preuss said. to use its energies and work board on Wednesday. By the next day, he said, it hours to respond to the theft 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, “We want to assure you was clear that the break-in “as opposed to doing our work, 7:30 p.m. that from our internal in- allowed the hackers to steal which is why we’re here.” Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. vestigation to date, no donor the money. “I’m heartbroken that [the tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. information, no other agency The federation is working theft] has happened,” he said. funds or individual donor ad- with insurers to help cover “And I’m angry that it has (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa vised funds invested through the loss. taken us away from the work the United Jewish Endowment “We are hoping, through we should be doing.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 9A Meaningful engagement at Stetson Hillel Like most of our peer the sin we have sinned before will focus on deeper connec- institutions, Stetson began you. We. It’s all of us. tions, not more connections. fall 2020 in a hybrid model. And that got me thinking. This year at Stetson Hillel, we Some students were on Perhaps a global pandemic is will feed ourselves with engag- campus, some were at home, ju st wh at we need to t a ke sto ck ing conversations around the and all of them were online of what we the individual can Zoom screen until we can feed in some capacity. As the do to be better this year. each other matzah ball soup person charged with build- This year at Stetson Hillel, around the Shabbat dinner ing community and helping we will be better about encour- t a ble . T h i s ye a r at Stet son Hillel to transition my freshmen to aging each other when the we will bring care packages to campus, it occurred to me masks become an emotional t hose in q u a r a nt ine or i solat ion that engagement — mean- burden. This year at Stetson so they can focus on healing ingful engagement — was not Hillel, we will be grateful for and not worry about food and meant to be done while being the health that we have and packages. physically distant. How for not worry about the ‘freshman This year and every year instance, can the community 15.’ This year at Stetson Hillel, at Stetson Hillel, we will be not be together to celebrate we will be mindful about our grateful that we have each the High Holidays (side note: choices and how they impact other to listen to, support and my slogan for this year was the environment. This year at cher ish. A nd t hat is me a ning- going to be Don’t Atone Alone Stetson Hillel, we will enjoy the ful engagement. … sigh) when the prayers are sunshine and the humidity be- L’shana tovah and may it written in the plural? When cause it is when we are outside be so! we say “al chet shechatanu that we can be closer together. Sam Friedman Stetson Hillel students “feeding” themselves with engaging conversation around the lefanecha” we are saying for This year at Stetson Hillel, we Director Stetson Hillel Zoom screen until they can gather around the Shabbat dinner table. It is a time for standing up and being counted Central Florida community. u mph of e v il i s for go o d men to history of racism. We also up and being counted. Let Our world had already been do nothing.” I know, because wanted to understand how to us take advantage of our turned upside down by the I once was there when evil recognize our own personal tradition of Tashlish to cast pandemic when the killing triumphed. If this evil should biases and how to be an ally off behaviors we regret and of George Floyd triggered ever again triumph, it will not for racial justice. We invited vow to create a world where protests around the country be because I did nothing. I our Orlando community to diversity is celebrated — a and here at home. As an know it’s important for you to invest in their own personal world that respects the dig- organization dedicated to us- be able to say the same thing learning by joining us for our nity of all people. ing the history and lessons of to yourself.” bi-weekly lunch & learns. On behalf of the board and the Holocaust to create a just Our years of experience The response has been over- staff of the Holocaust Memo- and caring community free of have shown us time and whelming. Over 700 people rial Resource & Education antisemitism and all forms again that education is the have participated thus far. Center of Florida, Shanah of prejudice and bigotry, we most powerful way to touch For more information please Tovah Umetukah. We hope couldn’t remain silent. We hearts and change minds. visit our website. www.holo- that you have a good and wouldn’t remain silent. And so, we developed a virtual caustedu.org/event/sfa sweet year. We know what happened series titled “Strategies for Rosh Hashanah is a time Michelle Feinberg when antisemitism went Action” in order to facilitate for joy and of new beginnings. President unchecked and unchallenged; difficult but necessary con- It is a time for counting our Pam Kancher Michelle Feinberg Pam Kancher when propaganda and misin- versations about roots and blessings and for standing Executive Director formation replaced the truth; Within weeks of closing Professional development when good people stood by in the doors to the Holocaust programs, including our an- silence. Tess Wise’s speech at Center because of COVID, nual Norman Wall Summer the dedication of our 1994 we hosted our first virtual Teachers Institute followed, building expansion guided event — our Yom HaShoah allowing us to virtually reach our response: commemoration for an au- teachers, students and so A wise man once said, “All dience of over 500 people. many others well beyond our that is necessary for the tri- High Holiday greetings from the Jewish Pavilion L’Shana Tova Shabbat programs, holiday From all of us at the Heritage. celebrations, musicales and one-on-one visits to Jewish seniors in 60 facilities in the greater Orlando area. While our volunteers are Jeffrey Gaeser amazing, it is our staff that coordinate all of the Shab- bat and holiday celebrations. Holiday supplies like round Christine DeSouza raisin challahs, honey cakes and service booklets are purchased by the Pavilion. Ninety-four percent of the Kim Fischer budget goes to programs that directly impact our seniors and their family members, many of whom join their el- Gloria Yousha Marlene Adler Nancy Ludin ders for our holiday festivities. The Jewish Pavilion pro- We miss our moms and that touch as much as our motes inclusion as loneliness dads! residents. knows no cultural borders, This has been an espe- We have spent the last few and thousands of seniors Ruth Sandweiss cially challenging year for months focused on alternative of all faiths attend and are everyone, but even more so ways to provide “virtual hugs” welcomed into our programs for our seniors in elder-care and connect with our seniors, each year. communities who have not such as sending email and Our Senior Help Desk Joyce Gore received any physical contact letters, making phone calls, (www.orlandoseniorhelpdesk. in months. providing face masks, holiday org) has assisted thousands For staff and volunteers at gift bags, and Zoom Shabbat of callers navigate their way the Jewish Pavilion, touch services. through the daunting senior is our secret ingredient. At the Jewish Pavilion, we maze, alleviating caregiver Gil Dombrosky While our seniors adore are there to make certain that stress while giving advice on their visits from volunteers, every Jewish senior living in all types of elder issues. their Shabbat services, and an elder-care facility knows The Jewish Pavilion staff holiday festivities, the thing they are not forgotten and and volunteers wish everyone David Lehman that binds us together is the will remain connected to our a happy and healthy New Year! warm relationships we form. community and our heritage. Marlene Adler, Board Hugs deepen that bond. Our Together with our volunteers, chair, and Nancy Ludin, staff and volunteers miss we bring a friendly face, CEO PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Several left-wing Jewish groups seek to oust ZOA from Boston JCRC over opposition to BLM

By Sean Savage 21 JCRC Council members, Specifically, the petition Organizations, as well as past recent ZOA petition, over BDS Lives Matter (BLM) Network including 11 representatives says that Klein’s recent com- comments against Jewish support tied to Jewish Voice and the Movement for Black (JNS) — Several left-wing from the Workmen’s Circle, ments on the Black Lives mega-philanthropist George for Peace. Burton told JNS Lives are often mistaken for Jewish groups have filed a J Street, Jewish Alliance for Matter movement have “ex- Soros, former U.S. President that since that review in 2019 the other or as one and the petition to initiate the removal Law and Social Action, Jew- tended well beyond acceptable Barack Obama, and congress- “no member of JCRC has acted same. That is why many Jews of the Zionist Organization ish Labor Committee, Keshet, discourse on race.” women Reps. Rashida Tlaib in a way t h at i s in c on f lic t w it h mistakenly assert the M4BL of America from the Jew- New Israel Fund and Women of Additionally, the petition (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar these guidelines.” platform and its hyperlinks ish Community Relations Reform Judaism — claims that cites ZOA’s recent “vicious (D-Minn.). In a defiant statement, to anti-Israel ‘resource’ ma- Council of Greater Boston in rhetoric used by ZOA national attacks” against HIAS stem- Jeremy Burton, executive ZOA told JNS that this is terials belong to the BLM the latest battle being waged president Mort Klein “crosses ming from its objection of director of the Boston JCRC, another example of the far- network.” between ZOA and liberal into xenophobic and racist ter- former HIAS board chair Di- told JNS that the organiza- left’s “cancel culture” aimed While the JCPA does ac- members of American Jewish ritory,” and is “not compatible anne Lob as the next chair of tion’s bylaws “provide that at “undermining ZOA’s and knowledge that there are in- community. with and is in conflict with the the Conference of Presidents the programs, activities and Mr. Klein’s strong defense variably anti-Semites within The petition — filed by mission of JCRC.” of Major American Jewish practices of our member of Israel and the Jewish BLM, this “fact should not organizations must be com- people.” preclude participation in in patible and not conflict with Specifically, ZOA said that the fight for equality in the the mission of JCRC.” J Street, the New Israel Fund U.S.” “It is the long-established and Women of Reform Juda- Work to protect the Jew- and recently reaffirmed view ism “defend the Israel-hating ish community of the JCRC Council — our Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Several prominent African- policy setting body represent- Tlaib, Black Lives Matter Americans celebrities in re- ing our 40 member organiza- Group, Linda Sarsour, George cent month, including rapper tions and the community Soros, radical Muslims and Ice Cube, NFL star DeSean at-large — that we are com- Palestinians, but they con- Jackson and TV host Nick Can- Kinneret Council on Aging mitted to all aspects of our demn and wish to censor the non, have come under fire for mission statement, includ- oldest pro-Israel group in the promoting anti-Semitism on and Kinneret Apartments ing to promote an American U.S., the Zionist Organization social media, including prais- society which is democratic, of America.” ing notorious anti-Semite and pluralistic and just.” ZOA continued: “Instead of Nation of Islam leader Louis “The Council can and does, trying to censor ZOA, these Farrakhan. Wish you a Happy, Healthy through its standard commit- Jewish group should join with Notably, Klein spoke di- tee processes, review actions Mort Klein, Alan Dershowitz, rectly over the phone with Ice of our members that may re- Caroline Glick and Melanie Cube in a two-hour conversa- and Sweet New Year! flect that such a compatibility Phillips in condemning the tion, during which the rapper is lacking,” he said. anti-Semitic Israel-hating told Klein that he rejected In June, the Boston JCRC, platform of the Black Lives anti-Semitism and wanted to We have exciting news! along with several dozen other Matter/M4BL organization, be “allies” in the fight against New England Jewish groups, which promotes anti-Semitic Jew-hatred. signed a letter reaffirming BDS and falsely accuses Israel At the same time, the Bos- We are continuing with our tradition to honor their stance against racism of perpetrating genocide and ton JCRC petition has become 8 remarkable people, over the age of 80, and support for Black Lives apartheid.” the latest venue in the battle Matter. Indeed, while the Black between ZOA and left-wing in our community at our Virtual 8 over 80 gala! “Being a bystander has Lives Matter movement has Jewish groups. never been an option. We come to the forefront of In the spring, the ZOA ob- can only create an America American discourse in the jected to the election of Lob, that lives up to its unrealized aftermath of George Floyd’s a former chair of HIAS, as the We need you to nominate someone now! promise of justice and equality death on May 25 at the hands next chair of the Conference of for all by fully engaging in t he of Minneapolis police, the Presidents. While the election fight against racism,” the let- largely decentralized move- of Lob was delayed for a year “Caring for Those Who Cared for Us” ter said. “Our words and our ment itself has been dogged by as a result, the spat escalated, actions must demonstrate accusations of anti-Semitism with HIAS filing a formal that Black Lives Matter.” for several years. In 2016, the complaint against the ZOA Grappling with ‘cancel Anti-Defamation League not- for “violating civil discourse” culture’ ed that a “small minority within the Conference. ZOA This isn’t the first recent of leaders within the Black hit back, saying that HIAS instance of a member of the Lives Matter movement have had itself engaged in “severe Boston JCRC being called into supported anti-Israel —and violations” and called for the February 28, 2021 question over its actions. at times anti-Semitic — po- group to be removed from Last year, the JCRC initi- sitions.” the Conference, claiming that Nomination forms are available at: ated a review process of the However, as the Jewish HIAS’s activities “do not serve www.KinneretLiving.org or by calling 407-425-4537 Boston Workmen’s Circle, one Council for Public Affairs the Jewish community and of the group’s involved in the recently noted, “The Black conflict with the Conference’s mission.” Klein said that J Street, NIF and Women’s Reform have engaged in questionable THE MAYFLOWER AT WINTER PARK actions themselves. Klein accused J Street of “unrelenting hostile” activi- ties towards Israel, and noted that U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor Anti-Semitism, Elan “Living here, especially Carr, has labeled recent J Street social media as “anti- now, is the best thing my Semitic.” family and I could ask for. Similarly, Klein said that I can enjoy everything the the NIF “spends millions of dollars funding groups that community has to offer, demonize and defame Is- plus I have immediate rael, promote BDS and bring harassing ‘lawfare’ claims access to care if I need it.” against Israel.” – Dr. Rita Bornstein He accused the groups of “maligning ZOA for condemn- ing Omar’s and Tlaib’s BDS promotion and praise for convicted Jew-killer Rasmea Odeh, while they have praised Jew-hater/Israel-hater Linda Sarsour.” “They should join ZOA in criticizing HIAS for work- ing with the terrorist group JXdWN[[[SfS[c_TQNbSe^RSb_^Sb__T͹GWS@NiŴ_gSb`b_fXRSc stability, Islamic Relief and for advocat- predictability, and peace of mind for residents like Dr. Rita Bornstein. ing to bring into the United St at e s hu ge nu m b er s of u nvet- table refugees from Mideast majority Muslim countries,” 1620 MAYFLOWER COURT | WINTER PARK, FL 32792 | 407.672.1620 | THEMAYFLOWER.COM he said. “These group’s poli- 88141 PRAD FHJN 8/2020 ZOA on page 23A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 11A Scene AroundAround By Gloria Yousha — Call 407-657-9405 or [email protected] can be purchased at the following locations: ORANGE COUNTY JCC, 851 N. 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Little, Debary sified as terrorist, leaving the in the world of music. political wing, as well as public Of course, I knew of her but never knew her story until re- OSCEOLA COUNTY manifestations of its symbols cently when the movie “Amy” came out about her life, played Cindy M. Rothfield, P.A., 822 W. Bryan St., Kissimmee • Most within the legal realm. on Showtime television. Publix Supermarkets • Verandah Place Realty, 504 Celebration The German government Unfortunately, with all her promise as a great jazz vocalist, Ave., Celebration • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets • St. Cloud announced last year that she died in her 20s of bulimia and alcohol poisoning. How sad. City Hall, 1300 9th St, St. Cloud • St. Cloud Library, 810 13th it intended to broaden the (If it plays again, I strongly recommend you tune in.) St, St. Cloud • Southern Oaks, 3865 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. designation to outlaw the The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando … Cloud • Plantation Bay, 4641 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud organization in its entirety. An introduction: • Osceola Chamber of Commerce, 1425 Hwy 192, St. Cloud • In praising the decision, My name is BETH ROSE and I am thrilled to fill the director vice president of the Central of Outreach & Engagement role at The Jewish Federation of Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Council of Jews in Germany, Greater Orlando. My family and I (2 kids, 2 dogs, 1 husband) City Hall, 101 Church St, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Library, 211 Dr. JOSEF SCHUSTER, called recently moved back to Central Florida after living in Chicago E. Dakin, Kissimmee • Robinson’s Coffee Shop, 114 Broadway, on G er m a n aut hor it ie s to c on - since 2012. I am lucky to have worked in a similar capacity Kissimmee • Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Sq, tinue to take strong actions on the PJ Library Chicago team and felt that this role at the Kissimmee • Barnies, 3236 John Young Pwy, Kissimmee • against the organization, Federation was b’sheret (meant to be) for me. Reily’s Gourmet Coffee, 3831 Vine St, Kissimmee • Shalom which is ‘motivated by deep (How lucky we are here in Central Florida to have such a Aleichem, 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd, Kissimmee • Books-A-Million, hatred of Jews.’ lovely gal at our Federation!) 2605 W. Osceola Pwy (522), Kissimmee • Lower East Side Deli, The decision is already hav- Dr. Josef Schuster One for the road … 8548 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena ing significant effects across I know I’ve used this joke before but it always strikes me Germany. Shortly following the Hezbollah ban, police raided that people find it funny so I thought I would use it again: several sites of groups connected with Hezbollah to ensure Saul Epstein was taking an oral exam, applying for his citizenship Sudoku (see page 20A for solution) that evidence of their relationship was not destroyed. papers. He was asked to spell “cultivate” and he spelled it correctly! Subsequent to the decision, the annual al-Quds Day rally, He was then asked to use the word in a sentence, and, with in which demonstrators march through the streets waving a big smile, he responded: Hezbollah flags, was canceled. The rally, which was attended “Last vinter on a very cold day, I vas vaiting for a bus, but it by 1,000 neo-Nazis and Hezbollah operatives, calls for the was too cultivate, so I took the subvay home.” destruction of Israel.” (Okay! What’s so funny?)


   
  

 
  
 



 

 













 
  


 
 



 
 

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 #   !" ! PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 The Roth Family JCC is a bright community spot in the new year As we enter the new year CDC recommendations for • Monthly Author Series. to Israel with tour guide of 5781, The Roth Family safety. Favorites like Karate, Each month, six JCCs in Rotem Shahar. Prior tours JCC has many new programs Soccer, Theater (with The Florida join together to bring included Jerusalem, Jaffa, and opportunities for people Rep!) and many more return. different authors to our Zoom and Masada. We return to to take advantage of. As a In addition, there is After platform for an interesting Jerusalem for an expanded community center in the era School @ The J so children can and informative discussion tour of the City of David, of Covid, things look very enjoy afterschool activities of their book. the Davidson architectural different however our goal of with Face-to-Face learning • Florida Book Festival. center, and Machane Yehuda providing a community envi- or virtual learning. Register Six JCC’s in Florida are join- on Oct. 15, 2020. ronment has not changed. A soon to secure your spot ing together beginning Oct. • Our Fitness Center is few of our highlights include: • Academic Enrichment @ 8, 2020, with author Thane open 6 a.m. — 7 a.m. Monday- • Shayna’s Village moving The J is designed to help chil- Rosenbaum kicking off the Friday and again from 6 p.m. virtual with Earthly Treasures, dren doing virtual learning Festival. This nearly 3-week — 9 p.m. Monday–Thursday. a 7-week online journey start- through Seminole Connect, series ends on Oct. 25th with In addition, it is open from 8 ing Oct. 6. Participants will get LaunchEd, or Virtual school New York Times bestselling a.m. — 4 p.m. on the week- their creative juices flowing to complete their schoolwork author Brad Meltzer closing ends. Register for your time as they decorate and fill their while also having social in- the festival. and spot on our website to child’s own unique “Treasure teraction. Pods of no more • The Central Florida Jew- ensure you have a spot. Per- Box.” The treasures collected than eight children have ish Film Festival is scheduled sonal training has also begun are nature-themed, with a new academic assistance and a for Nov. 14-17. This year the during the day so sign up with treasure announced once a chance to have fun. Parents festival will be virtual and the one of our trainers to get back p.m. on the weekends. Bring es you a happy, healthy, and week. Space is limited. have the ability to work while committee has been working into your workout routine. your family and enjoy a day sweet new year and we hope to • Fall enrichment classes knowing their children are hard to select incredible films • Our swimming pool is at our beautiful big pool or see you at our many programs returned Sept. 8, 2020, with working on their educational and to offer enhanced pro- open 1 p.m. — 8 p.m. Monday- come swim laps and get your and offerings during the year. social distancing and in a assignments and are in a safe gramming around the films. Thursday, 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. exercise. Keith Dvorchik structure designed to follow environment. • Monthly virtual tours on Friday and 9 a.m. — 4:30 The Roth Family JCC wish- Executive Director Shana Tovah U’Metuka from the JFGO As we enter 5781, the Fed- RAISE, our work and social reaction from those receiving event about breast cancer, exciting and fun programs eration is excited about what skills program, has tran- assistance is heartwarming genetic counseling, access to and how to best expand the our community has been sitioned during Covid to and highlights everything testing and more. reach of PJ Library so more doing and is excited to bring continue to provide essential good about our Jewish com- Friday, Oct. 16, is our families can use these books even more to Central Florida training to RAISE employees. munity. As long as there are second annual Pride Shab- to enhance their family’s Jew- during the coming year. RAISE alumni are volunteer- those in need, we will con- bat. We will be holding this ish Journey. Our Jerome J Bornstein ing in different opportunities tinue to provide this service event virtually and excited In mid-November the Cen- Leadership Development showing the impact of the for them. to celebrate our diversity, tral Florida Jewish Commu- program is preparing to program goes far beyond the Our Women’s Division con- bringing together friends nity Study will begin. Work- graduate an incredible class of employee and their family and tinues to provide interesting and families to honor the LG- ing with The Cohen Center 15 leaders. Many have already also impacts agencies and the and meaning programming BTQ community. Partnering for Modern Jewish Studies taken positions on commu- people participating in agency through virtual means. This with the City of Orlando, at Brandeis University, the nity organization boards and programs. This program truly is a great committee to get featured speakers include Federation sponsored study others are in the process of changes lives. involved with as women are author Abby Stein, Mayor will provide us insight into deciding how they will best Food Cart from the Heart deciding on programming Buddy Dyer, and City Com- our Central Florida com- serve our Jewish community. is providing essential food to for women. Working with missioner Patty Sheehan. munity and give us the data I’m excited to see these leaders people who aren’t able to get SPARK, JScreen Sharsheret, The service will be conducted we need to work together to in action and how they will out of their home and have and the Susan B. Komen by our local clergy. create a roadmap for the next impact our community over food need s. The impact of t his Foundation, on Sunday, Oct. Our PJ Library program decade. We are excited to work Keith Dvorchik the next 20-40 years. program is incredible and the 18, we will be holding a virtual continues to grow. While we together with our synagogues, now provide more than 1,100 agencies and organizations 5780 and enter 5781, we wish children these Jewish themed to provide this data and to all of you a happy, healthy and books every year, our goal is strategize together how to sweet year and say Todah Ra- to provide at least 1,400 chil- use the information to plan bah — Thank You — for what dren the books each month for our community’s needs. you have enabled us to do. this year. Our new cirector All of the work of the Fed- Keith Dvorchik L’SHANAH TOVA of Outreach & Engagement, eration is only made possible CEO Jewish Federation of Beth Rose, is already planning b y your generosit y. A s we le ave Greater Orlando OBITUARIES

ALLAN M. ETZKIN forth between their children’s Aug. 29, 2020. Billie was Submitted by the family homes to visit and babysit born in Chicago, Illinois, on Allan M. Etzkin wa born their grandchildren. Sept. 28, 1923, to the late in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Allan is survived by his wife, Joseph and Naomi Duckman Feb. 28, 1947 to Joe and Paula Bunny; sons, Brian and David; Lehman. Billie attended Etzkin and died on Aug. 30, two daughters-in-law, Holly college and worked as an 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, and Randi; three grandchil- administrative assistant for Fla., at the age of 73. At the dren — Aaron, Benji, Jordyn; the State of Florida following age of 16, Allan, and his twin brothers, Michael (Loraine) the family’s move to Florida brother, Michael, moved with and Steven (Patti) Etzkin of in 1956. Her husband, David their parents to Cleveland, O rla ndo. He i s a l s o sur v i ved b y Goldhar, predeceased her in Ohio, while oldest brother Susan Bilchick (Shay), Jimmy February 2005. Billie was an Ste ven st ayed in W i s c on sin . I n Bradley, Cindy Epstein (Ed), active member of the Jewish Cleveland, he met his future Greg Rubin (Melinda) and Pavilion and Rishona Hadas- wife, Joanne (Bunny) Bradley t he re st of his loving ex tended sah. She is survived by her and graduated from Cleveland family. daughters, Dr. Sharon Flatow Heights High School. Allan A private funeral was at of Lake Mary and Jaclyn (Rab- received his undergradu- Congregation Ohev Shalom bi Moshe) Elbaz of Valdosta, Wishing you a ate and master’s degrees in Cemetery with Rabbi David Ga.; her grandchildren Sandra Education at Ohio University Kay officiating. In memory Flatow, Michael Flatow, Shuli and his doctorate degree in of Allan M. Etzkin, the fam- (Gabriel) Mesa, Yamit (Adam) happy & Counselor Education from ily requests contributions to Rashkind and Jonathan Elbaz. the University of Akron. Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s She is further survived by her Allan was a middle school Research or Alpert Jewish great-grandchildren — Noah, sweet New Year! guidance counselor at Teague Family Services of the Palm Jonah, Evyn and Elijah Mesa Middle School in Longwood, Beaches or a Jewish organiza- and Ethan, David and Ari F la . L ater, he b ec a me a c ollege tion of your choice. Rashkind. professor at Nova Southeast- Arrangements entrusted to In memory of Ruth “Billie” ern where he taught graduate Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Goldhar, the family requests Schedule a Tour today! level counselor education. pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL contributions to The Jewish 851 N. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 Allan was a lifelong Packer 32810, 407-599-1180, www. Pavilion and Hadassah. Backer and a huge Cleveland bethshalommemorialchapel. A private funeral was held 4 07.6 47.0713 Indians fan. He also loved com. at Temple Israel Cemetery, attending his children’s and Gotha, with Rabbi Joshua grandchildren’s games and RUTH LEHMAN Neely officiating. matches as he got older. GOLDHAR Arrangements entrusted to www.jewishacademyorlando.org Married on July 4, 1971, Ruth L. “Billie” Goldhar, Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Allan and Bunny were mar- age 96, passed away peace- pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL ried for nearly 50 years. After fully at Village on the Green 32810, 407-599-1180, www. they retired they spent most of HealthCare Center, Long- bethshalommemorialchapel. their time bouncing back and wood, on Saturday evening, com. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 13A

The JFed Alliance, a partnership created this year between The Roth Family Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, is a testament to the power of collaboration. Our alliance has demonstrated the value of working together for the good of the Central Florida Jewish Community, and it has reminded us that when we serve our community as partners and not competitors, there is no limit to what is possible. As you make your plans and resolutions for the New Year, don’t be afraid to think big. Because nothing is impossible. Shana Tova! Your friends at the JFed Alliance

orlandojcc.org jfgo.org Located on the Jewish Community Campus 851 North Maitland Ave. Maitland, FL 32751 PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Here are some special gifts for your Rosh Hashanah hosts

more holiday meal invita- fast), as well as dishes for a ate and a shofar. They are tions? (Find more Jewish variety of other Jewish and gluten-free and vegan, but cookbook suggestions here.) non-Jewish holidays. are not certified kosher. “Modern Jewish Baker: Honey dishes Assorted items Challah, Babka, Bagels & It is traditional to dip Barbara’s Gifts is based More” is written by Shan- apples in honey on Rosh in Israel but ships to the non Sarna, the editor of Hashanah, and a special United States. Its Rosh Ha- The Nosher food blog, part honey dish can add extra shanah gift box contains a of the 70 Faces Media fam- beauty to the practice. We pomegranate hand towel, ily that includes My Jewish like this stainless steel and pomegranate challah cover, Learning. In this gorgeous glass one that says “shana Jewish calendar tea towel, book, she pays homage to tova umetuka” (a good and pomegranate-shaped trivet, Jewish baking traditions sweet new year) in Hebrew pomegranate fabric place- while reinvigorating them and this Rosh Hashanah mats, a pomegranate notepad with modern flavors and apple plate and honey dish and set of Rosh Hashanah new ideas. set with a pomegranate greeting cards. The mother-daughter design available in red, blue If your host likes scented team of Gabrielle Rossmer and gray. candles, try this apples-and- Gropman and Sonya Grop- Food honey one. Just make sure man in “The German-Jewish Why dip good apples and you don’t try to eat it after Cookbook: Recipes and His- challah in mediocre honey? reading the description: tory of a Cuisine” features The Savannah Bee Company, “Brown sugar glazed apples recipes for German-Jewish a gourmet honey purveyor, blended with warm cinna- cuisine as it existed in Ger- sells a variety of beautifully mon, golden clove and grated Marco Beltrametti/Wikimedia Commons many prior to World War II, packaged artisanal honeys, nutmeg wrapped in sweet Apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah: So why not provide the honey? and as refugees later adapted including several variety caramel honey drizzles and it in the United States and packs. Or encourage your hints of pure maple syrup.” By MJL Staff While many, if not most, peo- coloring might enjoy this elsewhere. The dishes are host to sample some raw You can also find a variety ple rely on digital calendars coloring-book calendar fea- a departure from better- honeycomb. The company of pomegranate-scented (My Jewish Learning via for day-to-day scheduling, a turing intricate Judaic motifs known Eastern European also sells numerous other candles here. JTA) — Invited to someone’s pretty wall calendar makes a such as Jewish stars and Ha- Jewish fare and focus on honey-based products, like Off the beaten path house for a Rosh Hashanah nice decoration and can help nukkah menorahs. And this fresh, seasonal ingredients. body lotions and soaps. Who doesn’t need a Rosh meal and looking for an ap- keep the household orga- one from New York’s Jewish Israeli baker Uri Scheft’s All honey is KSA kosher- Hashanah-themed smart- propriate gift? In addition n i z ed . Most Je w i sh c a lend a r s Museum showcases a variety “Breaking Breads: A New certified. phone cover/case? These to the always appreciated sold in the United States list of paintings, sculptures and World of Israeli Baking” of- For Rosh Hashanah, Zing- L u x lad y one s c ome in v a r iou s flowers or bottle of wine, here secular dates as well as He- ceremonial objects from its fers sweet and savory recipes erman’s, a Michigan deli sizes for popular iPhone and are some other must-have brew ones (including all the collection. for European, Israeli and and mail-order gourmet Android models. (or must-give) items for the holidays, of course), and run Jewish cookbooks Middle Eastern favorites. superstore, bakes its own Children and adults alike Jewish New Year. through the end of the next If your host invited you For vegan cooks — or honey cakes, round challahs, will enjoy accessorizing If you’re drawn to the Gregorian year. (So one that over for a home-cooked meal, those who often have a vegan mandelbrot and rugelach, with High Holiday-themed edible items on this list, we starts with Rosh Hashanah he or she probably likes to family member or guest at and sells an array of gour- nail decals from Midrash recommend you check ahead in 2017 will last you until cook. The four books listed their table — “The Superfun met honeys from around Manicures. of time whether your host December 2018.) You can here were published within Times Vegan Holiday Cook- the world. Nothing quite right? Try keeps kosher or has other find a wide selection online the last couple of years, so book: Entertaining for Ab- Love marzipan? Try Rosh searching for Rosh Hashanah dietary restrictions. and in Judaica stores and there’s a good chance your solutely Every Occasion” by Hashanah “Marzipops.” A on Etsy or visit The Sabra Jewish calendars bookstores. host doesn’t yet own them Isa Chandra Moskowitz offers gift set of these marzipan lol- Patch, an Etsy-like online Rosh H a sh a n a h i s t he Je w - Someone with an artis- — and what better than a meat- and dairy- and egg-free lipops contains 10 lollipops: store for Israeli artists. What- ish New Year after all, and tic bent or who enjoys the cookbook to subtly convey recipes for Rosh Hashanah two each of a honeypot, a red ever you buy, best wishes for every year needs a calendar. stress relief that comes with to your host that you’d love and Yom Kippur (break-the- apple, a challah, a pomegran- a sweet and happy New Year! Rosh HAPPY Hashanah FROM

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By Ben Harris can be. Members are being which they saw as under- this year, though as it happens encouraged to make their mining traditional Shabbat they are the two largest: Sha- (JTA) — As night falls on own shofar and learn to blow observance and straying too lev’s New North London Syna- the second night of Rosh it themselves, to conduct long far from the strictures of gogue and the New London Hashanah this year, Rabbi contemplative nature walks Jewish law. Synagogue, the movement’s Adam Zagoria-Moffet and two on Yom Kippur and to gener- But some lay leaders felt oldest congregation. Both shofar blowers will ascend the ally take ownership of their that the streaming of services synagogues will be holding 144-foot tower of St. Albans own High Holiday experience. was integral to maintaining abridged in-person services Cathedral, the 11th-century “I think it’s going to build community in an unprece- with limited attendance. church that dominates the greater Jewish literacy in dented moment and felt newly Recognizing that most skyline of this city of the same some perverse way, and that empowered to push for it. congregants will only be name 20 miles northwest of is kind of an exciting thing,” “It basically created a new able to attend a highly lim- London. said Rabbi Zahavit Shalev, reality where if there were ited in-person service at best, As members of Zagoria- one of the rabbis of the New members who were looking and with most of its sister Moffet’s 200-family syna- North London Synagogue, the for that to happen, or if there congregations eschewing gogue assemble — at a safe largest Masorti congregation were more liberal parts of livestreaming entirely, New distance — in the large grassy in the country. “I kind of feel the community who were North London has set to work area below, the blowers will positive about the empower- interested in that happening on a range of supplemen- sound the ram’s horn meant ment.” but the leadership was not tary programming, including to rouse people to repentance The effort is driven in large considering it, it suddenly a 50-page booklet to help at the Jewish New Year. part by the British rejection changed the dynamics,” said guide community members “Catastrophe is absolutely of a decision by the American Rabbi Chaim Weiner, the di- through the holiday period. the mother of creativity in movement’s religious law rector of Masorti Europe and The book, which is being Jewish life,” said Zagoria- authorities earlier this year the head of the movement’s distributed around the coun- Moffet, a Phoenix native who to permit the livestreaming European rabbinical court. try and translated for other has led the St. Albans Masorti of synagogue services on Seeking to forge a new European countries, aims to Synagogue for three years. Shabbat and Jewish holi- consensus, Masorti rabbis put explain High Holiday basics to “People’s hopes and dreams days. That decision, widely out a statement of their own in assist with home observance have changed. Their assump- seen as a rubber stamp on a June that permitted “passive while offering innovative Talya Baker tions about their lives have practice already adopted by streaming” in a manner that alternatives, like a medita- Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet stands atop the bell tower of changed. And religion has to many American Conservative requires no human interven- tion guide on the theme of St. Albans Cathedral. respond to that and not just synagogues, paved the way tion. They explicitly rejected repentance. sell a nostalgia for the near for the widespread embrace the use of Zoom and other Synagogues are also ramp- make their own using a ram’s to help them navigate among past.” of livestreamed High Holiday interactive platforms that ing up their pre-holiday learn- horn, a saw and a drill. events organized along three By all indications, the tiny services. provide for “active streaming” ing opportunities, including “You can get a ram’s horn tracks: prayer, community British Masorti movement — While the decision was a s v iolat ion s of Je w i sh law. T he daily classes during the on eBay,” said Joel Levy, the and learning. the equivalent of American greeted with a shrug in the passive setup will be prepared month of Elul, the Hebrew rabbi of Kol Nefesh Masorti Among his plans are a Conservative Judaism — is United States, in England it before the holiday and be a month leading up to Rosh Synagogue in north London. WhatsApp group with daily taking Zagoria-Moffett’s ad- upset a delicate balance with- one-way stream — mean- Hashanah. Recordings of fa- “I acquired 10 yesterday just inspirational messages, a vice. in a movement that has long ing congregants will only be miliar holiday tunes are being to bump up our numbers.” pre-holiday communal honey In the run-up to two of walked a fine line between able to watch the streamed uploaded to the internet so In St. Albans, Zagoria- cake bake via Zoom and a the most important dates its progressive impulses service to avoid interacting people can learn to sing them Moffet has launched a web virtual Rosh Hashanah Seder, on the Jewish calendar, the and its quest for legitimacy with peers. at home. And with communal portal, DaysOfAwesome.uk, to a Sephardic tradition built movement is in the midst of a in the eyes of the Orthodox Only two British Masorti shofar blowing posing unique guide his community through around symbolic holiday broad effort to reimagine what mainstream. Masorti rabbis s y n a gogue s will be st re a ming health risks this year, congre- the holiday period, complete the High Holiday experience largely opposed the change, services on the High Holidays gants are being encouraged to w it h a L ondon - st yle Tu b e m a p Brits on page 23A PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 5780 Community Year in Review

By Christine DeSouza Family JCC about his newest Former Central Florida book “Sam Houston and the resident Marcia Jo Zerivitz What a year of surprises 5780 was — and that is stating it Alamo Avengers.” published a new book titled in a good light. Everything was going along sort of smoothly. The Rosen JCC shared “Jews of Florida — Centuries There was an Israeli presidential election that made half of the plans for expansion at its of Stories.” Zerivitz also initi- country very happy and half of it very upset. So, what’s new “10th anniversary: Building ated legislation for Florida with that? The Jewish Film Festival was held in November at the Future” event. Harris Jewish History Month each the Enzian to rave reviews thanks to the JCC committee that Rosen was honored with the January and Jewish American shuffled through a multitude of videos to select just seven for JCC’s inaugural Community Heritage Month each May. our entertainment. Dedications, openings and galas were held, Builder award. Central Florida Hillel was awards were given … and then suddenly in March, things came Local auther Ed Borowsky one of only five Hillels in North to an abrupt halt. The Jewish community was thrust into a celebrated his first published America to be recognized virtual world as agencies and organizations scrambled to find novella, “The Great Mongolian for its achievement in being creative ways to help bring cultural events and education to Bowling League of the United among the Top 5 with the the community through a medium called Zoom. Thankfully, States of America,” and won “Greatest Growth in Depth.” we have survived and although the High Holidays are a little an international book award. Marcia Jo Zerivitz’ new The Roth Family JCC bit different this year, the festivals will be creatively observed, That’s a nice way to enter the book. hosted Palestinian Ali Abu which brings us to this season. publishing arena! Borowsky Awwad, an unique man who September 2019 Ed Borowsky also started a column titled espoused the need for a change in the mindset of both Israelis “Jews in the Land of Disney” and Palestinians. in the Heritage Florida Jewish Newspaper. February 2020 St et s on Un i ver sit y Hillel D ire c tor S a m F r ied m a n wa s ple a sed Chabad of UCF hosted a Mega Shabbat bringing more than to annnouce the dedication of the Jeffrey & Diane Ginsburg 500 UCF Jewish students together for Shabbat dinner. Hillel House. “Hillel at Stetson,” Friedman said, “started with March 2020 a little red wagon, and we have grown into a big red house …” Congratulations to this year’s “8 Over 80”: Barney Chepenik, Jes Baru, Henry RAISE, Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employ- Schilowitz, Harry Lowen- ees program sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater stein, Joan Forino,Harriet Orlando, announced two new logos. One logo promotes the Weiss, Elaine Gamson and ongoing program and the other, designated “RAISE on the Sandi Solomon. Road,” will be used to market BAM! And just like that, the successful program to COVID-19 hit. The Jewish other Jewish communities. Federation of Greater Orlando October 2019 CEO, Keith Dvorchik, shut- The Jewish Pavilion hon- tered the doors of the JCC ored Sharon Littman at the for what he said would be two annual Gems and Jeans gala. weeks, beginning March 16. Littman has been a Jewish Pa- The staff was temporarily cut vilion Friends Board member to three employees. The plan sine 2014. was to reopen March 30, but November 2019 later was extended to June 1. The Jeffrey & Diane Ginsburg Hillel House. Tony Ruben, CEO of Blue Kinneret Apratments and Keith Dvorchik, CEO of Halo BioMedical, won Pitch December 2019 KCOA issued heightened the Federation, grew a beard Madness, the pitch competi- COVID-19 protocols to protect during the JCC shutdown. tion held at Synapse Orlando. the 280-apartment residents. In this competition, which April 2020 hosted 100 companies this year, start-up leaders face off for investment capital. Sharon Littman Television and radio pre- senter for Fox News and a New York Times bestselling author Brian Kilmeade spoke at the Roth

Rabbi Mendy and Mussie Bronstein welcome attendees to the opening of the Chabad Jewish Center in Altamonte Springs. Rabbi Mendy Bronstein opened the doors to the new Chabad Jewish Center of Altamonte Springs as attendees celebrated Karen Carasik is one of many volunteers helping to get a grand opening at its new location 195 S. Westmonte Drive food to people in need. in Altamonte Springs. Jewish Pavilion volunteers enjoyed a “friendraising” experi- The Jewish Pavilion hosted ence. Volunteers Randi Cunningham and Myrna Ossin were a mask challenge, inviting the honored at the JP Connections luncheon. community to pitch in and Harris Rosen received the James B. Greene award from the make or buy masks for JP se- Orlando Economic Partnership for all his contributions to the niors living in assisted living. Tony Ruben (l) with Edward Reybitz, director of Pitch economic prosperity of the community. Instead of large commu- Madness. January 2020 nity Passover seders this year, The Jewish Academy of Orlando honored Simon and Ellen Chabad assisted many in the Snyder and Jodi and David Krinker at the school’s annual gala. community with Seder Kits for Passover. An estimated four million hand-baked shmurah matzahs were dis- tributed by the Chabad- Lubavitch movement during the weeks leading up to Passover. May 2020 Marc Homburger Jacobs, Jill Goldsmith models one son of Brad Jacobs and Eve of her designer masks. Homburger, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, completing his Board of Review via video conference. Lynn Moira Dictor threw her hat in the ring for Seminole County Tax Collector. JFS Orlando surpassed its goal in the Restock Challenge — inspite of COVID-19. With matching donations by the Weiner Family and The Winter Park Wealth Group, the total raised was $28,742. No pandemic could halt the graduation of the preschool- ers of the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center in Maitland. In all, 63 families, teachers and administrators Brian Kilmeade Ali Abu Awwad (l) with Keith Dvorchik. took part in the graduation ceremony held in the Roth JCC HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 17A 5780 Community Year in Review

Human Service Award. He received the award via Zoom with the Western Wall in Jerusalem as his backdrop. Very creative. Abby Greene Sanchez is up for re-election to the Semi- nole County School Board and Patricia Sigman won the primary for state Senate, District 9. May they both be elected in 5781.

Teachers attending via Zoom the Teacher’s Institute. virtually, including the annual Dr. Norman M. Wall Teacher’s Institute on Holocaust Education. Some 40 teachers took zoomed into the seminar. Jayme Epstein Talia Osteen wrote, directed and produced a short film “The Shabbos Goy,” which was Marc Homburger Jacobs shown at the Florida Film Fes- tival, held at the Enzian. Two take aways about this film: It won Audience Award for Best Short Film, and Yisrael Dubov, son of Rabbi Sholom Dubov, is an actor in the film. Congregation Ohev Shalom Joni Okun welcomed a new youth direc- tor, Jayme Epstein. Local author, Joni Okun, won a gold medal E-Lit Award in the religious fiction category for her e-book “To Hold the Throne: A Novel of the Last Maccabee Princess and King Herod the Great.” Greetings and Best Wishes IRUWKH1HZ

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Cars parked at the Epic Drive-In for a Lag B’Omer cel- Peace ebration. Cantor Bryce Megdal parking lot. L'Shana Another celebration was July 2020 held creatively in May. For Les Kramer, Ph.D., was Lag B’Omer, four Chabads in inducted into the Florida In- Tova Tikatevu Central Florida hosted a drive- ventors Hall of Fame for the in concert at the Epic Theatre prosthetic foot he invented. Drive-in. Approximately 100 The actual ceremony, along cars “drove-in” to enjoy the with seven others, was set for evening. Sept. 11, 2020, but was delayed Yael Diamond was com- until next year. missioned as an Army 2nd Faye Novick was recognized Lieutenant. for her two successful years June 2020 as chairman of the Jewish A glimmer of light at the Pavilion Board. end of the tunnel maybe? Cantor Bryce Megdal joined The Roth Family JCC began the Congregation of Reform to slowly reopen. Judaism. The Shaders The Holocaust Memorial August 2020 Second Lieutenant Yael Resource & Education Cen- Hank Katzen was the re- Mardi & Ron Diamond. ter hosted all their events Talia Osteen cipient of this year’s Heritage PAGE 18A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 Wishing you a happy and healthy 5781 from Rollins Hillel that any of us have ever ex- with a uniquely challenging high holiday experience. Rol- perienced? It has been a time first year. As they acclimate to lins Hillel will be streaming an of triumphs and challenges, a new sense of independence, in person physically distanced great joys and great pains. they are also navigating a High Holiday services or are Through it all the power of socially distanced freshmen happy to connect students community has remained. experience. Hillel is commit- to alternative virtual or in At Rollins Hillel, our stu- t ed to en sure t h at e ver y Je w i sh person experiences. No matter dent leaders have quickly student feels a sense of belong- how they celebrate they know shifted gears to provide ing and connection to their that Rollins is there to support meaningful Jewish experi- Jewish identity. A key piece them as they navigate what it ences to their peers virtually. of this will be our First-Year means to do Jewish, on their From Zoom trivia nights, to Students of Hillel program own terms. Shabbat-to-go bags, a Jewish that will match Jewish up- If there is one thing that learning fellowship and civic perclassmen with freshmen. 5780 has taught us, it is that engagement programming, T he goa l of F YSH is to provide we never know what the future Rollins Hillel is committed first-years with a friendly face will bring. As we go into a new to providing Jewish students on campus, and someone to year and a new normal, we with unique and innovative turn to, while keeping social at Rollins Hillel are grateful ways for them to connect pods to a limited number. for our students and larger with the community. As our This fall semester, many Orlando Jewish community. students return to a new Jewish students will celebrate Though it has been a year of normal on campus, and will the High Holidays away from challenges, we look forward to soon be celebrating the Jew- home for the first time. Cel- 5781 w it h hop e a nd opt im i sm . ish New Year, we look forward ebrating the holidays this year L’Shana Tova! Wishing you to providing a diverse offer- will present students with a a sweet, joyful and healthy Rollins Hillel students enjoying a Shabbat dinner. ing of in person and virtual multitude of opportunities New Year, from our family programming. and challenges. We here at Hil- to yours! What a year 5780 has been. a year ago, as we were gear- we would soon be faced with Many of our incoming first- lel work to empower students Emily Bloch Who would have thought that ing up for the holidays, that one of the strangest periods year students will be faced to have ownership over their Director We are stronger when we work together It is the last day of Moses’ responsibility for themselves and old, rich and poor, the of need. This is the miracle will be re-opening the exercise life. He has one final op- and for others. The concept message is simple. Every one of the survival of the Jewish room, the library, and resum- portunity to speak to the of “areyvut” — Responsibil- of us is important and valued people having spent thousand ing our chair exercise classes. Children of Israel. He gath- ity for One Another — is as in G-d’s eyes. Each one of us of years in exile and yet still While the residents are very ers everyone and says, “You central to Moses’ story as it is has an important role to play. maintained our Jewishness. excited, we are once again a sk- are all standing today before for us in Orlando today. As we head into the High This commitment binds us ing them to follow very strict your G-d: the heads of your As the story is told, Moses Holidays, we know that the as Jews to knowing we are procedures to ensure that we tribes, your elders, and your makes the point to the Children Children of Israel received a not alone and honoring the will continue to be successful officers - all people of Israel.” of I sr ael t h at e ach a nd e ver y one message that is still relevant obligations to care for the in protecting our residents If this sounds like a lot of of us has an obligation to look to us today. Quite simply, “we needs for those around us. and visitors. detail instead of just saying out for and to be a role model are better and stronger when It is with this responsibil- Like Moses, we will not “everyone,” you are not alone. for others. He takes the time to we work together.” ity to the seniors living at likely see the end of our work, According to one of our most mention the different groups of This isn’t simply about good Kinneret Apartments that but then again … that won’t important rabbinic sages, people because each one has management. It is about a we carefully begin to re-open stop u s f rom our c om m it ment the phraseology here is on a different level of influence; social contract between the public spaces. Our seniors have to one another because this purpose. Rabbi Shlomo Yitz- yet each one has the power to Je w i sh Pe ople a nd G - d t h at we been carefully following the commitment is not just based chai, also known as Rashi, make a positive impact on oth- (each and every one of us) ac- mandated protocols since the in Torah. It is in our DNA! wrote that Moses is not simply ers. Equally important is the cepts personal responsibility onset of this pandemic which Shana Tova U’metuaka. gathering the people, but message of unity. When all the to lift each other up, provide includes all public spaces being Sharon Weil rather charging them to take Israelites are gathered, young support and be there in times closed. This coming week, we Executive Director Sharon Weil The pandemic’s first High Holiday season has synagogues wondering: Will people pay dues?

u s a p en ny, we k no w t he y a re a services. One recent Friday few synagogues actively turn true friend,” said Rabbi Jason evening service had about away those who want to attend van Leeuwen, the synagogue’s 1,600 screens tuned in — or services.) Because so many cantor. He added: “We should nearly one for each member people generally pack the be worried, and I don’t think household. sanctuary on those days, the we should reasonably expect To keep congregants com- holidays are often the driver this new model to cover all of fortable, the synagogue is of synagogue revenue. our expenses.” not planning to increase its That’s true across denomi- Across the country, syna- annual dues this year, which n at ion s , t hou g h it ’s e sp e cia lly gogues are bracing for a signif- can run to more than $3,000. pronounced in non-Orthodox icant reduction in revenues. A nd it’s also hoping to save on congregations. Congrega- Though many are seeing in- expenses it no longer ha s, like tion Rodeph Shalom, a large creased attendance at virtual food for kiddush after services. Reform synagogue in Phila- services, without the annual But whether Adas Israel can delphia, would get 150 or cash infusion that in-person avoid any layoffs among its 170 200 people at its Friday night High Holiday services bring, employees as the synagogue service — and 10 times that and with community mem- moves into an unprecedented number on the night of Yom bers under financial pressure, future remains unclear. Kippur. Beth Jacob Congrega- congregations across the “My crystal ball broke a tion, an Orthodox synagogue denominational spectrum long time ago,” said Laurie in Beverly Hills, California, aren’t sure how they’ll make Aladjem, the congregation’s sees as many as four times its ends meet this year. president. “I believe that normal Shabbat attendance “They’re expecting that many of our members join on the Day of Atonement. their revenue will be down, in and affiliate with Adas Israel “We hope people under- Jared Soares/The Washington Post via Getty Images some ways, for the next year,” not just for the High Holi- stand that when they are buy- People crowd the sanctuary of Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C., for a build- said Amy Asin, the Union days. We have a really robust ing a High Holiday ticket, what ing dedication ceremony, Oct. 2, 2013. The synagogue is maintaining its annual dues this for Reform Judaism’s vice education department both they’re really doing is support- year but expects a budget shortfall. president for strengthening for children and adults. We ing the synagogue in its ability congregations. have a preschool. We have a to exist throughout the year,” By Ben Sales which included entry to High as long as congregants give “Congregations are places, religious school that is burst- said Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Holiday services, and non- any contribution, they get now more than they have been ing at the seams. We have CEO of the United Synagogue (JTA) — Like many syna- members purchased tickets ac c e s s to e ver y t h in g t he s y n a - in the past, where people want really robust adult education of Conservative Judaism and gogues, Temple B’nai Hayim just for the High Holidays. gogue offers: High Holiday to belong,” she said. “That programming.” the Conservative Rabbinical used to rely on the High But with the option of hold- services, a bar/bat mitzvah doesn’t mean that they’re in a For many U.S. synagogues, Assembly. Holiday season to survive ing regular in-person High ceremony, even religious financial position to pay what a fixed yearly membership On the whole, High Holi- financially. Holiday services off the table school — virtually for now, they’ve paid in the past.” payment has usually included day revenue is less critical to The small Conservative due to the coronavirus, the someday in person. Annual Adas Israel, a 1,700-mem- a High Holiday ticket, with synagogues than it used to synagogue in Southern Cali- synagogue is anticipating a membership dues, which once ber Conservative synagogue nonmembers paying for a be, according to Rabbi Daniel fornia would receive the lion’s decline in revenue this year cost $2,000 per two-parent in Washington, D.C., is expect- seat for the Rosh Hashanah Judson, one of the authors share of its revenue in the run- and responding by reimagin- household, will be abolished. ing a 20% drop in revenue this and Yom Kippur services. of a 2016 UJA-Federation up to the holidays: Members ing its financial model from “We know a lot of people are ye a r even a s it ha s seen a spike (Discounts on fees are often sent in their annual dues, the ground up. Going forward, hurting, and even if they give in attendance at its online reduced based on need, and Dues? on page 23A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 19A SYNAGOGUE SERVICE SCHEDULE

The following synagogues provided information about their Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; You will have access to all Zoom HHD programs as well as High Holiday services to the Heritage by press time. For infor- Shofar, 10:30 a.m.; Children’s service, 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.; sermon discussions with the Rabbi and more. Go to www. mation about services at other local synagogues, contact the Tashlich, 2 p.m.; Shofar, 5 p.m.; Evening service, 7:20 p.m. crjorlando.org/form/HHD-Supporter individual congregations. This year due to COVID-19, services Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Rabbi Steven W. Engel during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur will be completely Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, 11 Cantor Bryce Megdal different from those in years past. One of the basic tenets of a.m.; Mincha, 5:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:49 p.m. 928 Malone Dr. Judaism is Pikuach Nefesh (the principle in Jewish law that RSVPs required for dinner. RSVP at jewishorlando.com Orlando, Fla. 407-645-0444 the preservation of human life overrides virtually any other Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (Orthodox) www.crjorlando.org religious rule). Most synagogues will be hosting a choice: at- Services will be held indoors and outdoors. There will also Pre-Rosh Hashanah programs: tendance in person (physical distancing and mask wearing area be a Shofar blowing every hour on the hour. Sat. Sept. 12, Selichot, Havdalah and Drive-in service, 7:45 a must) or via Livestream or Zoom. For tickets or information, Rabbi Sholom Dubov p.m. contact the individual synagogue. Chabad Jewish Center Sun. Sept. 13, High Holy Days Music Composers 7 PM Chabad of Altamonte (Orthodox) 708 Lake Howell Road (Zoom Program) Services will be offered indoors and outdoors. They will Maitland, Fla. 407-644-2500 Mon. Sept. 14, How to Say “I’m Sorry” 7 PM (Zoom Program) have two groups for a 2-hour service each morning of Rosh www.chabadorlando.org Tues. Sept. 15, The Power of Stories 7 PM (Zoom Program) Hashanah. RSVPs are required. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, Indoor: Mariv, 7 — 8 p.m. Tues. Sept. 15, Baking Apple Honey Cake 7:30 PM (Zoom Rabbi Mendy Bronstein Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Indoor: Torah reading Program) Services will be held at: and Rabbi’s sermon, 10 -11 a.m.; Musaf, 11 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. 9/16: Preparing for the High Holy Days 7 PM (Zoom Program) Chabad of Altamonte Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Indoor: Torah reading, Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 8 p.m. Livestream 195 S Westmonte Drive #1126 10-10:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon and Shofar, 10:30 — 11:15 a.m.; Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, morning service, 9:30 Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701, unless where noted.* Musaf service, 11:15 a.m. — 12:45 p.m. Outdoor: Tashlich and a.m.; Family service, 2 p.m.; Outdoor: Tashlich at The Springs, www.jewishaltamonte.com Shofar, 2:15 p.m. 5 p.m. Livestream Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, Outdoor service* (held Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Indoor: Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Kever Avot Memorial Service, 10 a.m. at CRJ at 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs), 7 p.m.; dinner, Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, Indoor: morning service, 9:30 Cemetery at Woodlawn; Grades 3-6 Family HHD Adventure, outdoors (RSVP) - 11a.m.; Torah reading, 11 — 11:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon and 1 p.m., Zoom; Writing Poetry for the High Holy Days, 7 p.m. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah, morning, Group 1 8:30 a.m.- Yizkor, 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.; Musaf, 12:30-2 p.m.; Mincha (Zoom Program) 10:30 a.m.; Group 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Evening service, 8 p.m. and Torah reading, 5 -6:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, Group 1, Congregation Bet Chaim (Reform) Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, morning service, 9:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Group 2 — morning service, 11 a.m.-1 Congregation Bet Chaim is offering its High Holy Days Meditation service, 12:45 p.m.; Family service (for children p.m.; Short outdoor service, shofar blowing & Taschlich* 5:30 this year safely online via Zoom and live streaming as well. 10 and under), 2 p.m.; Yizkor, 3:45 p.m.; Healing service, 5 p.m., (located at Cranes Roost park near Embassy Suites); Although this year’s services will feel a bit different, we know p.m.; Neilah, 6:15 p.m. Evening service, 8 p.m. p.m. that our services will still be inspiring, musically enriching, Mon. Sept. 21, Jonah and the Whale 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) Sun. Sept. 27, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. and moving. Mon. Sept. 21, Abraham Joshua Heschel 7 p.m. (Zoom Mon. Sept. 29, Yom Kippur morning service & Yizkor, 9 Cantorial soloist, Jillian Morrisini Program) a.m.; traditional Yom Kippur & Yizkor, 10:30 a.m.; afternoon 407-830-7211 Tues. Sept. 22, What is the Truth? 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) service, 5:30 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Shofar blast & Break www.betchaim.org Tues. Sept. 22, Dealing with Grief 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) Fast 7:48 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah 8 p.m. Wed. Sept. 23, Gr. 7 — 12 RH Baking & Scavenger Hunt 8 Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m., p.m. (Via Zoom) Rabbi Yossi Hecht Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 23/24, Crimes and Misdemeanors All services take place at Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m.; Movie & Discussion 7 p.m. (Zoom Program) 13030 CR 103 Yizkor’Memorial Service, 4:30 p.m.; concluding service im- Congregation Ohev Shalom (Conservative) Oxford, Fla. 352-330-4466 mediately following Senior Rabbi David Kay www.ourchabad.org Congregation Beth Am (Conservative) Cantor Allan Robuck Chabad House is offering a one-hour outdoor service on each All services except Shofar/Tashlich will be virtual. Zoom 613 Concourse Pkwy. S., day of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Seats are free of charge. login and passcode provided on email at registration with Maitland, Fla. 407-298-4650 RSVP is required. Donations are requested and appreciated. Sherry Williams at [email protected]. www.ohevshalom.org Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, outdoor evening service, 3899 Sand Lake Rd. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 7:30 p.m. 7 — 8 p.m. Longwood, Fla. 407-862-3505 Livestream Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, outdoor service, 5 — 6 www.congbetham.org Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service 9:30 a.m., p.m. Fir. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. Livestream; for Ohev members only, Rosh Hashanah experience Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2 outdoor service, 5 — 6 Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m. for children K-5th grade, 10 a.m., Zoom; Members only, Teen p.m. with Shofar blowing. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 9 a.m.; Shofar/ Experience 6th-12th grad, 11 a.m., Zoom. Erev Rosh Hasha- Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, This will be a 2-hour service with Tashlich outdoors, in person, social distancing, masks man- nah II, drive-in service, 7: 30 p.m., in person and Livestream indoor and outdoor options, 7 — 9 p.m. datory, temperatures will be taken. Meet in Beth Am parking Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 9:30 a.m., Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service, outdoor Yizkor and Mini lot 5 p.m. Livestream; Shofar service, 3 p.m. in the parking lot. service, 4 — 5 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Tues. Sept. 22, Tashlich and family picnic, 6 p.m. in the Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando (Orthodox) Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, Morning service, 9:30 a.m.; parking lot. Bring masks, dairy picnic dinner and lawn chairs. Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando has lots of options for Minha, 6:15 p.m.; Neilah, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Livestream people at home or those that would like to join in person. All Congregation Beth Emeth and Celebration Jewish Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 9:30 a.m. Livestream; Mincha, services are free but RSVP is a must this year. Congregation (Reform) 5:15 p.m.; Neilah, final Shofar, 5:45 p.m. parking lot. Rabbi Yanky Majesky Celebration Jewish Congregation will observe the High Holy Congregation Shalom Aleichem (Reform) All services held at Crystall Ballroom (Noah’s Event Venue), Days with Congregation Beth Emeth under the leadership of Rabbi Richard Chapin 720 Currency Circle, Lake Mary, Fla. 406-636-5994 Rabbi Robert Lefkowitz. Jeanne Chapin, ceremonial soloist www.jewishnorthorlando.com Masks and social distancing is required. Personal Kippot Joslyn Williams, keyboard accompanist Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. and tallet should be used. Zoom is not planned to be used at 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Traditional pre-service, services. For information about Zoom services, visit www. Kissimmee, FL 34746 9 a.m.; Morning service, 9:30 a.m.; a special program is avail- jewishcelebration.org and click “Others” tab. 407-935-0064 able for children.; Traditional Mincha followed by evening Services will be held at: Congregation Shalom Aleichem will have Zoom Rosh Ha- service, 7:30 p.m. Rosen Plaza shanah and Yom Kippur services. The cost for all services is Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Indoors: pre-service, 9700 International Drive $36 inclusive, prepaid, to access Zoom. 9 a.m.; morning service, 9:30 a.m.; special program available Orlando, FL 32819 Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 8 p.m. for children; Traditional Mincha followed by Soulful Chassidic 407-830-7211 Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m. melodies and then a Traditional Mariv and Havdalah, 7 p.m.; www.congregationbethemeth.com Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. Outdoors: Shofar and Tashlich, 6 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah 7 p.m. Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m. Sun. Sept. 27, Yom Kippur eve, Kol Nidrei/children’s pro- Satu. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m. Congregation Sinai of Minneola (Conservative/Re- gram, 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20, Erev Yom Kippur 7 p.m. form) Mon. Sept. 28, Traditional Yom Kippur indoors pre-service, Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Spiritual leader Joseph Goldovitz 9 a.m.; Morning services and Yizkor, followed by a traditional Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m. 1200 West Broad St. Musaf/children’s program, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Mincha, 5:30 Celebration Jewish Congregation members — For more Groveland, Fla., 34736 p.m.; Traditional Neilah, Traditional Mariv, Havdalah, and information, RSVP and submit a donation to: www.congre- 352-243-5353 Break-the-Fast (pre-packaged), 6:45 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:49 p.m.; gationbethemeth.com www.congregaton-sinai.org Outdoors: Yizkor, 4:30 p.m. Congregation Beth Sholom of Leesburg (Reform/ Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. Pre-holiday Zoom Conservative) Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m.-11:30 Unable to attend services in person? Join Rabbi Majesky All services and activities at the synagogue are suspended a.m.; Tashlih, 12:30 p.m.; Tashlich and Cantor/guitarist Mendy Hecht for an evening of stories during COVID. Congregants may observe the High Holidays Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and thoughts and traditional holiday melodies and prayers from the comfort of their homes via via Zoom. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 17, Pre-Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi/Cantor Karen Allen Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.; Yizkor, 11:15 a.m.; Thurs. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. 315 North 13th St. Closing, 5:30 p.m.; Break Fast on your own. Chabad of South Orlando (Orthodox) Leesburg Fla. 352-326-3692 Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (Conserva- Rabbi Yosef Konikov Bethsholomflorida.org tive) Services will be held at: Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. All services offered via Zoom as well as in person. If you The Wyndham Orlando Resort Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah service, 10 a.m. choose to attend in person please follow CDC guidelines. Tem- 8001 International Dr. Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. peratures will be taken at the door. Masks and social distancing Orlando, FL 32836 Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service and Yizkor, 10 a.m.; required. Arrive before service begins. Once begun, doors will www.jewishorlando.com Neilah and Shofar, 5:15 p.m. be locked. Seating will be assigned. Bring your own Mahzor. No membership fees or tickets required. Donations recom- Congregation of Reform Judaism (Reform) To accommodate for social distancing, sign up for only one mended. CRJ will be holding all the High Holy Day services and service — morning or Family service. If you normally attend Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:10 p.m., Dinner, 8 activities via Zoom and Livestream. Members can watch the both days, kindly sign up for Day two. p.m. (RSVP) livestreamed services at crjorlando.org and choose which Rabbi Orrin Krublit Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah, morning, 9 a.m.; Children’s Zoom programs you would like to participate in. A donation Cantor Doug Ramsay service, 10 a.m.; Tashlich, 2 p.m.; Shofar, 6 p.m.; evening is requested for each program. If not a member, consider service, 7:10 p.m.; Dinner, 8 p.m. (RSVP) becoming a High Holy Days supporter for a donation of $180. Schedule on page 20A PAGE 20A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 ‘Services, but not shul’: How Orthodox communities are preparing for a pandemic High Holiday season

Chairs are set up for a socially distanced service at the Young Israel of Toco Hills in A socially distanced outdoor service at the Green Road Synagogue in suburban Cleveland, Atlanta. June 2020.

By Shira Hanau thodox communities are synagogue in Washington, would feel safer outdoors. allow parents to take turns not need to be recited with preparing to come together D.C., using the Yiddish word After failing to find a school attending and staying home a minyan. (JTA) — Less than two for live services during the for synagogue. “Shul means playground or park space that with their children, as child- Blau said he would not have miles away from the Center High Holidays, even as most everyone is together in the would work, he is looking into care will not be offered as it members open and close the for Disease Control’s campus non-Orthodox synagogues space, davening together, and having a block closed off for normally would be. ark or carry the Torah around in Atlanta, where doctors and have committed to holding this is not that.” services in the street. The compromises all feel the entire sanctuary for people researchers prepare guidance services online. That’s be- In a normal year, Fried- In some Hasidic communi- worth it coming off a period to kiss, both practices he’s for the nation’s coronavirus cause Orthodox Jews do not man’s synagogue would host ties, like the Borough Park and when the very foundations done away with at Shabbat response, an Orthodox rabbi use electronics on Shabbat or 700 to 800 worshippers for Williamsburg neighborhoods of Orthodox life, which in- services since reopening. (He is preparing a different set holidays, leaving livestreamed High Holiday services. This of Brooklyn, synagogues are cludes thrice-daily prayer doesn’t mind cutting out the of plans. options off the table. year, she said, about 100 expected to hold in-person often conducted communally, carrying of the Torah, which Rabbi Adam Starr’s task: Holding in-person services members expressed interest in services as they have for were demolished with little to he said “ t akes 15 minutes and how to accommodate hun- amid a pandemic means ad- attending an outdoor service. months. Some synagogues replace them. breaks up the decorum.”) dreds of people for in-person justing the pacing, spacing Those who plan to stay have operated wit h few, if a ny, “Unfortunately for three But some elements of the services on Rosh Hashanah and other practices to maxi- away, she said, include parents restrictions. months, we had no shul at all,” service would remain un- and Yom Kippur during a mize safety, and accepting the of young children struggling But most Orthodox com- said Rabbi Yaakov Robinson, touched, he said, even though pandemic. likelihood that many people without child care and older munities, mindful of risk and, who works at Beis Medrash they are not required for the To keep congregants safe, will choose not to attend ser- people who face the biggest in some cases, traumatized by Mikor Hachaim, an Orthodox worshippers to fulfill religious he’s dramatically shortening vices at all. Even those who risk from the coronavirus. their own experiences — the synagogue in Chicago, where requirements. the services, which can run for are optimistic about being “The folks who can’t come disease spread in New York’s services resumed in late May. “Unetaneh tokef is in,” Blau most of the day under normal able to safely hold services are the people who already are Orthodox communities early “After the difficult year we’ve said, referring to the prayer circumstances, to limit the are reckoning with the fact experiencing this pandemic on — are making substantial h ad over t he la st four mont h s , that asks who will live and duration of potential virus that the most powerful days of the hardest,” Friedman said. ch a n ge s . I n some s y n a gogue s , people want a very meaning- who will die. The prayer spe- exposure that any worshipper the Jewish year will bear little “It ju st add s insult to injur y to the cantors will wear masks. ful Rosh Hashanah and Yom cifically mentions the specter might encounter. resemblance to how they have have shul start without you.” Others will install Plexiglas Kippur.” of plague. “We’re not cutting “First thing to go is my been observed in the past. Other synagogues also barriers to keep them and Robinson is not planning that out.” sermon,” Starr said. “This is services, but this anticipate greatly reduced any virus-laden particles they to cut down the service for Other centerpieces of the Starr is not alone in making is not shul,” said Maharat attendance. At the Jewish might expel through singing at least a couple of reasons: High Holidays services are that kind of trade-off. Ruth Balinsky Friedman of C ent er on t he Upp er We st Side safely separated. He believes his congregants also getting a pandemic Across the country, Or- Ohev Sholom, an Orthodox in Manhattan, approximately At suburban synagogues, want the feeling of normalcy makeover. one-third of the congregation where the space is less prov ided b y t he f u ll len g t h a nd For Yizkor, a memorial 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 is older than 60. Rabbi Yosie cramped, leaders are engaged he doesn’t see a health benefit. service on Yom Kippur, Starr N A G S T A P E D H I S S Levine expects many of those in the complicated logistics of “You’re already exposed to is considering organizing a 14 15 16 O RES E LL IE U TAH members to stay home. planning multiple services. At each other for four hours, I’m Zoom service before the holi- 17 18 19 “I suspect we’re going to the Cleveland-area’s Green not sure 4 1/2 hours makes a day or offering a 30-minute H ONEYMOON S M EGA have a pretty significant drop- Road Synagogue, Rabbi Bin- difference,” he said. service outdoors for those 20 21 22 I SR A PED R AMAH off in attendance,” he said. yamin Blau said he expects Other rabbis and congrega- who prefer not to join for the 23 24 25 26 That’s not necessarily a to have as many as four ser- tions are shortening services full service but want to recite T EETHE S T AN bad thing as social distancing vices, some indoors and some after being advised to limit the Yizkor. 27 28 29 30 31 32 H ORNE TSNEST S requirements mean the syna- under open tents outside. An amount of time that people For those who would rather 33 34 35 36 37 gogue can accommodate less engineer who is a synagogue are gathering to lower the risk not come to synagogue for I G L OO A DAPT L YE than half its regular capacity. member is helping Blau ar- of spreading the coronavirus. services, many still want 38 39 40 N OIR K NITS N IKE In a normal year, the Modern range the setup, which for While a typical Shabbat morn- to hear the shofar blowing, 41 42 43 Orthodox synagogue would the indoor services includes ing service in an Orthodox which is considered one of the C OM V INCI B ATED have between 700 and 800 seating charts designed to synagogue can take between most important obligations 44 45 46 A PPLEWA T CH ES people praying in the build- ensure at least 6 feet of space two and 2 1/2 hours, morning on Rosh Hashanah. (This 47 48 49 50 51 ing on Rosh Hashanah and between congregants. services on Rosh Hashanah year, Rosh Hashanah begins L EIS O LDMA N Yom Kippur. This year, ap- In Atlanta, Starr has al- can last as long as five or six on Shabbat, when Orthodox 52 53 54 55 56 57 V I S AS C O WL O US proximately 300 people will be ready ordered a large tent hours. That has led to some synagogues do not blow the 58 59 60 61 able to participate in services for outdoor services. He’s difficult choices. shofar, but the shofar will be A DAM F I SHYSTORY spread across multiple rooms expecting to have six to eight Several synagogues said sounded on the second day 62 63 64 L ANA E NN I O A LAN and time slots. minyans at his synagogue, they would begin with and at the conclusion of Yom 65 66 67 Levine is hoping to find with options for an indoor or shacharit rather than pesukei Kippur.) E NDS B AYOU M ASC an outdoor space to rent to outdoor service. The timing d’zimrah, which cuts out at accommodate those who of the services is designed to least 20 minutes and does Services on page 22A

Schedule From page 19A person; Family services, 1 p.m. Zoom and in person; Niela, 5:15 p.m. Zoom and in person 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. Temple Israel (Conservative) Orlando Fla. 407-239-5444 Services will be in person and livestreamed free of charge www.sojc.org to the whole community. Donations in honor of the New Year Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7 p.m. Zoom only are appreciated. Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Joshua Neely Zoom and in person; Family service, 1 p.m. Zoom and in Cantorial soloist Debbie Meitin person; evening, 7 p.m. Zoom only 50 S. Moss Rd. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II service, 9:30 a.m. Zoom Winter Springs, Fla. 407-647-3055 only; Family service, 1 p.m. Zoom and in person; Shofar blow- www.tiflorida.org ing, 2 p.m. in person in SOJC parking lot. Fri. Sept. 18, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. Only 40 guests per day for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur Sat. Sept. 19, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m., morning and afternoon services The services are about 2 Mincha, 6:30 p.m.; Erev Rosh Hashanah II, 7:30 p.m. hours long. No Torah service, but Yizkor will be chanted. Sun. Sept. 20, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; For Yom Kippur Family service, 50 guests allowed. Service Tashlich and Shofar, 2 p.m. is about 1 hour long. Sun. Sept. 27, Kever Avot at Temple Israel Cemeetery, 10 Sun. Sept. 27, Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Zoom and in person a.m.; Mincha before Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m.; Kol Nidre, 6:45 p.m. Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur service, 9:30 a.m. Zoom and in Mon. Sept. 28, Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; End 7:50 p.m. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 21A

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Rosh Hashanah 5781 Yom Kippur 5781 Friday September 18 7:30 pm via Livestream Sunday September 27 Saturday September 19 9:30 am via Livestream Virtual Yizkor & Cemetery Visitation 7:30 pm via Livestream & 10:00 am Drive-in Sunday September 20 9:30 am via Livestream Kol Nidre 6:30 pm via Livestream

Monday September 28 9:30 am via Livestream

Mincha /Ne’ilah / Ma’ariv 5:45 pm via Livestream Shofar after Ma’ariv COS Parking Lot— Sunday September 20 9:30 am via Zoom weather permitting Family Service—Open to the Community Shirat HaRuach Mulgeneraonal Family Service via Zoom R  Jewish songwriters team up for a wonderful, interacve, energec service that Tashlikh & Family Picnic at COS Parking Lot includes song, prayer, storyRtelling.  Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm Sunday September 20 10:30 am No charge for COS members; $18 per screen for COS guests Master Story Teller, Amy Kohan via Zoom Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm Socially Distanced Shofar Service—Open to the Community No charge for COS members; $18 per screen for COS guests Sunday September 20 3:00 pm

Congregaon Ohev Shalom High Holy Day Services  Rabbi: David Kay are open to the community. Suggested donaon for  Rabbi Emeritus: Aaron D. Rubinger nonRmembers is $180 that can be applied to membership Cantor: Allan Robuck for the 2020R2021 year. Director of Youth and Family Education: Amy Geboff Executive Director: Steve Brownstein President: Rachel D. Gebaide

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on the entire international law forbids the use of deroga- dox Jew, what’s the bigger as unfair as branding Biden to transform America into a Orthodox community at the UN over its tory nicknames. We’d like to present threat? A far-right a socialist because some pro- much more hostile place for From page 5A obsession with Israel. see the president eliminate extremist in a distant rural gressives in his party speak religion. Trump’s “deal of the cen- the name-calling from his town, or a looter in a Jewish approvingly of aspects of They see Trump as a de- conservative Republicans, tury” for Middle East peace political lexicon. neighborhood? Fidel Castro’s regime. fender of the values they hold such as the family values has flaws and faces stiff Trump’s diatribes have em- Anti-Semitism has been In the final analysis, dear, and for them, a vote for championed by Ronald Rea- challenges, despite opti- boldened far-right extremists alive and kicking for centu- among America’s Orthodox Trump in November is a vote gan and the Bushes. We mism over the flowering of and white nationalists. At ries. I haven’t seen any recent Jews, a primary fear propel- to keep the Orthodox Jewish believe that marriage is a diplomatic relations between the same time, Democratic polling of KKK voters, and I ling support for Trump is the lifestyle viable in the United holy bond between a man Israel and other Arab na- progressives have ramped don’t expect to, but it’s a safe rise of the progressive left. States. and a woman. We also sup- tions. But in the minds of up their anti-Israel rhetoric, assumption that most vote Many Orthodox Jews are pes- The views and opinions port government funding of many Orthodox Jews, for supporting the BDS move- Republican, whether or not simistic about the future of expressed in this article are secular studies curriculums whom the biblical borders of ment under the banner of the candidate’s last name their cities and the country those of the author and do not within parochial schools, as Israel are sacrosanct, 30% of free speech. Both parties is Trump. To label Trump a as a whole should the pro- necessarily reflect the views many Western countries do. the West Bank under Trump are guilty of fomenting anti- white nationalist because gressive agenda be enacted, of JTA or its parent company, On those issues, we often beats the 4% that Israel was Semitism. But for an Ortho- some of his supporters are is with its very real potential 70 Faces Media. have more in common with left with under the Oslo Evangelical Christians than agreements that President our fellow Jews, who vote Obama supported and that a Feldstein overwhelmingly Democratic, Biden administration would From page 4A our accountability. We are in of the past year, and repent guidebook, and these can be and favor Republican presi- likely revive. the month of Elul, ushering with sincerity, acknowledging valuable and instructive for dents who will appoint more While I noted earlier that bility to God and one another. a period of internal reflection shortcomings and asking for my Christian friends as well, conservative justices to the some 80 percent of the ultra- If Jerry Falwell Jr. were just an and prayer preceding Rosh forgiveness from anyone who especially at this season. Supreme Court. Orthodox voted for Trump average guy, scant attention Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we may have hurt. U.S.-born and educated I haven’t even mentioned in 2016, what about the 20 would have been paid to his the holiest and most awesome I’ve never met Jerry Falwell, Jonathan Feldstein immi- Israel yet, or Iran. These percent who didn’t? recent post. It underscores time of the Jewish calendar though I have visited Liberty grated to Israel in 2004. were bigger campaign issues One answer is that many not only that one needs to be during which God judges us and been received with great Throughout his life and in 2016 than in 2020, but are disturbed by Trump’s above reproach, but go out of for the previous year. We are warmth and respect. While I career, he has fellowshipped suffice it to say, President divisive rhetoric, and the the way to drive with courtesy, especially mindful to renew don’t have a horse in this race with Christian supporters of Trump has amassed a strong consequent deterioration of open the door for others, and our commitment to God and specifically, because I spend Israel and shares experiences record of solid support for public discourse, opening all manner of public behavior. His commandments, and pray most of my waking hours of living as an Orthodox Jew Israel. He has restored sanc- the door for a major uptick Ultimately, only God is the that he renews us for a good building bridges between in Israel. He writes a regular tions on Iran, moved the US in anti-Semitism. Judge. year ahead. Jews and Christians, things column for Standing With embassy from Tel Aviv to Yes, political dialogue has That brings us to this sea- But preceding that, we like this matter. We can and Israel at charismanews.com Jerusalem, and recognized descended to gutter level. son. On the biblical/Jewish need to make right between must learn from our mistakes and other prominent web I sr ael’s a n ne x at ion of t he G o - Trump bears his share of the c a lend a r, we h ave ju st ent ered ourselves and others. It re- personally. The biblical com- sites. He can be reached lan Heights. Let’s not forget blame for that. Judaism has the season in which we are quires that we reflect deeply mandments that God gave at firstpersonisrael@gmail. his United Nations ambas- laws for kosher sp ee ch, ju st a s most profoundly cognizant of on our behaviors and actions to the Jewish people are my com. sador Nikki Haley, who took it has for kosher food. Jewish Services From page 20A The multiple soundings of Holiday service how to “We didn’t know where the shofar and prayer services do so. we’re going to be two months Some synagogues are plan- have created a need for more “A lot of it is focused on ago, so it felt premature to ning to offer shofar opportuni- prayer leaders and shofar confidence-building,” said plan,” Starr said. “The whole Custom Printing Invitations & Announcements blowers. 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But when it comes That training also could be wh ate ver k ind of c om mu n a l www.elegantprinting.net for their members together, to shofar blowers, he said, “I useful for Jews who observe services they are able to Bring in this ad and receive 18% Discount possibly in multiple locations. would be happier if we had a the High Holidays at home. safely hold. couple more.” And with weeks to go before “Even if it’s a fast daven- The Orthodox Union, the High Holidays begin and ing and we’re all sitting far an umbrella organization COVID-19 cases continuing to apart, it still feels nice seeing of Orthodox synagogues, proliferate in large parts of the members of the shul I haven’t is offering a training country, even the most care- seen,” Blau said. “Once I figure program to teach people fully laid plans for live services out who they are because of who have never led a High are subject to revision. their mask.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 PAGE 23A

ings which are open to the ready own one, either because In addition, those who own groups can stay together. The comes to the time when the Shofar public. To the extent possible they blow the shofar at their a shofar and are interested shofar blower will actually be shofar is blown as part of the From page 2A there will be an attempt to synagogue, or because, as are encouraged to organize a larger distance than the formal service for the limited synchronize these public is common, they purchased community shofar blowings recommended 6 feet away and service inside the sanctuary, to individual families, the shofar blowings to occur at one as a souvenir from Israel, in their community, such as w ill m a ke su re t h at t he out put eit her e ver yone go e s out side , JFGO is facilitating people the same time to really give especially the large Yemenite their HOA. If they inform of the shofar faces away from or at least the shofar blower personally owning a shofar, us a sense of community, with type ones. Everyone, not only the JFGO that they have or- the people and downwind. goes outside the emergency which they can blow at home the recognition that because those who received a free ganized such a session, that Finally, it should be point- door or an open window for themselves and the rest of of scheduling constraints shofar, are invited to join in session listing the date, time ed out that there have been where the congregation can their family, thus fulfilling the some synagogues may prefer the Zoom classes. The JFGO and place will be included in major discussions about see and hear the shofar with mitzvah of hearing the shofar. a different time. JFGO will is working with the Pavilion, the listing of community sho- blowing a shofar indoors. the output of the shofar fac- Another aspect of the publicize these times and the Holocaust Center and far blowings that the JFGO The consensus is that it is not ing away from the open door Sound the Shofar program is places on their website, jfgo. Kinneret Council on Aging to will be issuing prior to Rosh safe. When blowing the shofar or window. that it was realized that many org, shortly before Rosh Ha- identify areas that would like Hashanah. there are a large number of For additional information if not all of the synagogues shanah so that everyone in a volunteer to blow the shofar Anyone who is home- aerosols that are ejected into on the Sound the Shofar in the area will be offering the community will be able during Rosh Hashanah, such bound, and will not be able the room, which would then program please contact the outdoor shofar blowing after to find a community shofar as a senior citizen housing to attend one of the commu- be dispersed throughout Federation at 407-645-5933, the formal services in their blowing in close proximity to complex with a number of nity shofar blowings should the room. Therefore when it ext. 236. parking lot, a near by open t heir home t hu s b ein g a ble to Jewish residents, as well as contact the Federation at area such as a public park, fulfill the mitzvah of hearing nursing homes and reha- 407-645-5933, ext. 236, to or where they will be having the shofar. bilitation centers with Jewish see if we can arrange for a Tashlich, (the ceremony of The final aspect of the residences. The JFGO will be volunteer to come to their Growing Up Schwartz is Terry S. Neuman’s throwing bread into a body Sound the Shofar program working closely, especially home on Sunday afternoon, ĚĞďƵƚŵĞŵŽŝƌĮůůĞĚǁŝƚŚƵŶĨŽƌŐĞƩĂďůĞ of water signifying the cast- is that the JFGO is organiz- with the Pavilion coordinat- Sept. 20, to sound the shofar ing off of ones sins). The ing volunteers to blow the ing the volunteers who are on their front lawn. 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Clearly family Neuman ZOA From page 10A claim since there is “ample Jewish community at home challenge them to a public evidence” to remove them and abroad. discussion of these issues.” cies that are hostile to Israel from the Boston-JCRC. “With rapidly increas- Burton said that the cur- and Jews should make them However, taking on a more ing anti-Semitism here and rent matter will be referred ineligible to be a member of a conciliatory tone, Klein told abroad, now is the time to join to the membership committee pro Jewish group like JCRC.” JNS that he welcomes a ZOA’s efforts to defend and for consideration, and that ZOA has also said that they discussion on anti-Semitism protect the Jewish people and ZOA has been notified of this are considering a counter- and efforts to protect the Israel,” he said. “I personally process. Brits From page 15A “I don’t know if this will can offer and their hope happen this year that we work,” Zagoria-Moffet said. that some of the creative choose to carry on and bring foods. Zagoria-Moffet is also “If people don’t engage, then ferment of this year will back into our lives,” Levy asking his community to write they get nothing. It’s this or remain after the pandemic said. “I hope that we have an nothing.” has passed. experience that is one we can anonymous confessions on ǀĂŝůĂďůĞŽŶ<ŝŶĚůĞ postcards and send them to But while a cloud of un- “There might be that things draw on in the future.” the synagogue, a contempo- certainty hangs over the rary take on the practice of entire enterprise, rabbis confession that is a hallmark are candid both about the of the Day of Atonement. imperfection of what they WHETHER A VIRUS OR TERRORISTS, Dues? ISRAELIS DEPEND ON ONE ORGANIZATION From page 18A feel a particular connection to one congregation. WHEN LIVES NEED SAVING. study which found that 57 “A larger percentage of synagogues nationwide had our membership have robust eliminated annual dues en- connections to communal tirely and now just ask for activity through the shuls donations. As more syna- throughout the whole year, so gogues are making their High it’s a conversation that is not Holiday services free, they are waking up for the weeks before less dependent on the revenue the High Holidays,” Posy, an they once generated. associate rabbi at Beth Jacob Judson said, however, that in Beverly Hills, said in dis- those who donate to syna- cussing Orthodox synagogues gogues around this time of in general. “That being said, year do so regardless of the we a re seein g s y n a gogue s t h at fee structure, and this year are getting a lot more mem- will likely be tough going. bership forms mailed back Historically, he said, for a with associate memberships medium-size synagogue, 60% or limited things.” of annual revenue comes from Rodeph Shalom, the Re- annual dues. form synagogue in Philadel- “I think synagogues are less phia, has three membership dependent on High Holiday tiers for its 1,000 members, revenue than they’ve ever and also allows for reductions been before,” said Judson, if needed. It’s maintaining dean of graduate leadership that system, but plans to make Israel’s emergency medical service has been on the front lines in the fight programs at Hebrew College its livestream High Holiday near Boston. “But it’s still services open to the public against coronavirus while also contending with terrorist attacks, car accidents, part of the regular calendar for free. and other threats to Israeli lives. that people pay their dues so Senior Rabbi Jill Maderer that they’re ready for the High said she isn’t sure what the But Magen David Adom is not government-funded. Its 25,000 EMTs and paramedics, Holidays.” lack of High Holiday tickets most of them volunteers, rely on support from people like you for the supplies and Orthodox synagogues may will mean for the synagogue’s have a n adva nt a ge, a s sur veys bottom line, but believes equipment they need to perform their lifesaving work. show that Orthodox Jews are that opening the prayers to more likely to attend syna- the public is the right choice No gift will help Israel more in these difficult times. Keep the people of Israel strong gogue regularly rather than this year. this coming year. Donate to Magen David Adom. Shanah Tovah. just for the High Holidays. “We feel this is an opportu- Still, Orthodox synagogues nity to recognize people’s spir- may see a drop in revenue, itual needs across the com- Give today at afmda.org/rosh or call 866.632.2763. said Rabbi Adir Posy, the munity, and to open our tent Orthodox Union’s director of to the broader community,” synagogue and community she s a id . “ I a m c onc er ned , a nd services. That issue, he said, I am also extremely curious, could be particularly pro- as to whether people will show nounced in large cities with the commitment without that big Orthodox communities, stick hanging over them. And afmda.org where families may bounce I’m not afraid. I really believe between synagogues and not in the community.” PAGE 24A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020