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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 42, NO. 20 JANUARY 19, 2018 3 SH’VAT, 5778 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Trumps waives Iran sanctions By Ron Kampeas In a statement later Friday Trump said those who do not WASHINGTON (JTA)— work with him to amend the President Donald Trump deal are effectively siding waived nuclear sanctions with Iran. against Iran for what the “I hereby call on key Euro- White House said was the final pean countries to join with time under the current deal. the United States in fixing By the time the next waiver significant flaws in the deal, signing rolls around in 120 countering Iranian aggres- days, Trump wants a new sion, and supporting the deal in place that removes Iranian people,” he said. “If “sunset clauses” allowing other nations fail to act dur- Iran to resume enhanced ing this time, I will terminate enrichment of fissile material our deal with Iran. Those within a decade, three senior who, for whatever reason, administration officials said choose not to work with us Friday. Trump wants the will be siding with the Iranian bans to be permanent. “He regime’s nuclear ambitions, wants to deny Iran access to and against the people of Iran nuclear weapons forever and and the peaceful nations of not just for 10years,” one of the world.” the officials said The officials notably did not The officials spoke Friday in say that Trump expected the a conference call for journal- other two nations party to the The future looks bright for these Jewish Academy kindergarteners. ists on the condition they not deal—Russia and China—to be named. join in the revision of the deal. The officials said Trump The three European nations expected America’s European that are party to the deal, Jewish Academy of Orlando opens its allies who are also parties France, Germany and Britain, to the 2015 accord, which have said that they do not want swapped sanctions relief for to reopen the deal unless all doors to students of all faiths a rollback of Iran’s nuclear parties are agreed. Russia and program, to join with him in China are adamantly opposed Just as it celebrates its 40th anniver- began last summer among the school’s Rusonik told Heritage that this in no reworking the deal. He is also to renegotiating the deal, as sary, the Jewish Academy of Orlando will Board, and for four months the board way affects or changes the mission, vision demanding a permanent end is Iran. open enrollment to students of all faiths members talked with parents and or values of the school. “They will remain to Iran’s enrichment of fissile Trump first called on the Eu- offering the benefits of the independent community leaders about becoming the same—to provide academic excel- material at a grade sufficient ropean nations to reopen the school’s academic and cultural excellence inclusive. lence within a culture of Jewish values. for weapons use. As it stands, deal to modifications in Octo- to the broader community. “We did our homework,” said Head Our goal is to produce excellent students Iran is currently allowed to ber; there has been no sign that Beginning in the January 2018-2019 of School Alan Rusonik. He further ex- who are filled with self-confidence and are enrich uranium to low grades term, enrollment will be open to families plained that Jewish Day schools across comfortable with their Jewish identities.” unsuitable for weapons use. Sanctions on page 15A of all faiths and who seeks the indepen- the country have open enrollment and “Our approach to education includes dent school’s STEM-focused initiatives. follow either a dual track curriculum, passion, mindfulness, pride, connecting The Jewish Academy of Orlando is rec- in which students can select a purely and leadership—very clear objectives ognized for its service learning culture, academic curriculum, or one track, in that are incorporated into our powerful Israel’s blacklist smaller classrooms and personalized which all the students take all the same curriculum,” said Board member Robyn education. classes. The board agreed unanimously Discussion about open enrollment to be one track. Academy on page 15A of BDS groups
By Aryeh Savir Jewish state will act against Support for Israel among young World Israel News them and will not allow them to enter it to harm its citizens.” Israel’s Ministry of Strate- “These people take ad- gic Affairs has published a list vantage of the law and our evangelicals is solid but slipping of 20 anti-Israel organizations hospitality to act against By Josefin Dolsten that actively support the BDS Israel and slander the Land. (Boycott, Divestment, and I will act against this in every NEW YORK (JTA)—A new Sanctions) movement and way,”stated Interior Minister study has some troubling whose activists will be denied Aryeh Deri. news for Israel and its sup- entry into the Jewish state. The BDS Movement at- porters, who have come to rely “These organizations oper- tempts to delegitimize and ate consistently against the isolate Israel in an effort to State of Israel, while putting advance Palestinian interests. pressure on other organi- Many leaders of the campaign zations, institutions and have publicly affirmed that countries to boycott Israel,” they seek Israel’s destruction. the ministry stated. “The In August 2016, Israel es- organizations’ activities are tablished an inter-ministerial carried out through a false team tasked with tracking propaganda campaign aimed down and deporting anti-Is- at undermining Israel’s legiti- rael activists who come to the Participants at CUFI’s 2017 summit in Washington, D.C., July 17-18, 2017. macy in the world. Jewish State for the purpose Minister of Strategic Affairs of harming the country. The on the political and financial sen People Ministries (which The survey, which included Gilad Erdan stated that “the team also works to prevent support of the 25 percent of seeks Jewish converts to 2,000 respondents and had consolidation of the list is the future entry of activists Americans who identify as Christianity), shows that a margin of error of plus or another step in our struggle who operate for the BDS evangelical Christians. young evangelicals are less minus 2.7 percent, also found against the incitement and movement. “Older American evan- supportive and more ambiva- that millennial evangelicals lies of the boycott organiza- Israel acted on its new gelicals love Israel—but many lent about the State of Israel were the most likely to say tions. No country would allow directives for the first time younger evangelicals simply than their older counterparts. they are unsure of how they visitors who come to harm at the end of 2016, denying don’t care,” reads the sum- Though a majority of re- see Israel, at 30 percent. That the country to enter it, and mary of the study released last spondents aged 18-34 have number was 16 percent for the certainly when the goal is BDS on page 14A month by the Nashville-based a positive view of Israel, that group 65 and over. to destroy Israel as a Jewish evangelical research firm number is lower than for all That gap, though not as state.” LifeWay Research. other age groups: 58 percent dramatic as the report’s He added that Israel has And while the summary of millennials view the Jewish introduction would have it, “moved from defense to of- may overstate the case, the state positively, compared to fense, the boycott organiza- survey, underwritten by Cho- 76 percent of those 65 or older. Support on page 15A tions should know that the PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 Happenings at JFS Orlando
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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 3A What Martin Luther King Jr. learned on a visit to Jerusalem he wrote about extensively can only go to Israel without Invoking the parlous con- of planning such a trip, with later in his autobiography. being able to... go back to an dition of African-Americans, the strong support of the However, little remains to Arab country... So this was a most of whom were then still government of Israel, in 1967, us from his visit to Jerusalem, strange feeling to go to the suffering under a regime of but canceled in the wake of except for an audio recording ancient city of God and see strict segregation and dire the Six-Day War. King was as- and transcript of that late the tragedies of man’s hate poverty, King said, “And so, sassinated the following year. March sermon nearly six and his evil, which causes him this morning, let us not be Nevertheless, we can take decades ago, which he titled to fight and live in conflict.” disillusioned. Let us not lose solace that King’s powerful “Pilgrimage to Non-Violence” King told his congregants faith. So often we’ve been experience in 1959 gave him and spoke movingly of walk- that when he came to the spot crucified. We’ve been buried spiritual fortitude that helped ing in the footsteps of his on the Via Dolorosa where Jesus in numerous graves— the sustain his leadership of the two greatest inspirations, stumbled under the weight of grave of economic insecurity, civil rights movement during Mahatma Gandhi and Jesus. the cross, “The thing that I the grave of exploitation, the the climactic struggles of The sermon speaks of the deep thought about at that moment grave of oppression. We’ve the 1960s. Those struggles impact of walking on the Via was that ... it was a black man watched justice trampled over liberated African-Americans Dolorosa in the Old City, where that picked it up for him and and truth crucified. But I’m from more than 300 years of Jesus was mocked and tor- said, ‘I will help you,’ and took here to tell you this morn- slavery and segregation, and mented, and how profoundly it on up to Calvary.” Simon of ing, Easter reminds us that it finally changed America into he connected Jesus’ vision of Cyrene, who carried the cross, won’t be like that all the way. a country that began to live up peace, love and justice with is often depicted as a black man. It reminds us that God has a to the promise of its founding his own struggle for justice “And I think we know today light that can shine amid all documents. Dozier Mobley/Getty Images for African-Americans. there is a struggle, a desper- of the darkness.” On this Martin Luther King The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preaching from his pulpit King opened his sermon by ate struggle, going on in King concluded, “Know Day 2018, let us—Jews, Chris- in 1960 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. lamenting that the two sides this world. Two-thirds of the that God has the universe tians, Muslims and all people of Jerusalem—the Jordanian people of the world are colored in His hands. And because of conscience—reflect upon By Marc Schneier visit, with his wife, Coretta, to eastern part and the Israeli people ... There is a struggle on of that, segregation will die King’s only visit to Jerusalem Jerusalem and its holy sites. western part—were sealed off the part of these people today one day. Because of that, all in 1959. (JTA)—On Easter Sunday King’s trip that month to from each other and therefore to gain freedom and human of the lands of Africa will be Rabbi Marc Schneier is in 1959, the Rev. Martin Lu- eastern Jerusalem and the he was unable to cross to the dignity. And I think (that) free one day.” president of the Foundation ther King Jr. rose in the pulpit nearby cities of Bethlehem, Israeli side. one day, God will remember The civil rights leader never for Ethnic Understanding of his Dexter Avenue Baptist Hebron, Nablus and Jericho, “This city has been divided,” that it was a black man that got the chance to visit Israel, and is the author of “Shared Church in Montgomery, Ala- all of which were then part of King said. “And if on your visa helped His son in the darkest including West Jerusalem Dreams: Martin Luther King bama, to deliver a sermon that Jordan, came at the end of a it is revealed that you are go- and most desolate moment and the Christian holy sites of Jr. and the Jewish Commu- focused on his just-completed month-long visit to India that ing into any Arab nation, you of his life.” Galilee. He was in the process nity.” Netanyahu’s Likud party votes unanimously for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria By Batya Jerenberg nex parts of Judea and Sa- elected leaders to work to al- of the nationalist camp, who potential jumping-off point. ber two in the party, and World Israel News maria and allow unlimited low unhindered construction reminded the crowd that “this He declared, “Now it’s up to several others reminded the construction in the Jewish and to extend Israeli law and is not a legally binding resolu- us... Will it be only Jerusalem, audience that under late In a victory for the Israeli communities. sovereignty in all the areas of tion, but it binds our govern- or also Judea, Samaria, the Prime Minister Menachem right, over 1,000 members The resolution reads: “Fifty liberated settlement in Judea ment morally and politically.” Jordan Valley, etc.?” Begin, the Knesset passed of the Likud party’s Central years after the liberation of and Samaria.” He also made a point of say- Benny Kashriel, mayor the Basic Law on Jerusalem Committee called unani- Judea and Samaria, and with Not legally binding, but ing that Prime Minister Ben- of Maale Adumim, a city just in 1980, which stated that mously Sunday evening them Jerusalem, our eternal significant jamin Netanyahu—who was east of the capital, stated the city would remain the for its representatives in capital, the Likud Central The draft resolution was not present—had already said firmly that “this is our best “complete and united capital government to formally an- Committee calls on Likud’s put forward by Shevach Stern 15 years ago that “there will chance, with America behind of Israel,” and applied sover- be no Palestinian state west us, and other countries grow- eignty to the Golan Heights of the Jordan River.” He was ing closer. We have to bring in 1981. Now is the time to referring to the 2002 Likud the vote over sovereignty...to strengthen the Jewish state’s Palestinians paid terrorists convention, when a resolu- the Knesset.” hold over all parts of the land tion was passed against the The need to turn words into and to prevent the destruction establishment of a Palestinian action was made by several of Jewish communities in almost $350 million in 2017 state in Judea and Samaria. committee members. “What Judea and Samaria, they said. Although conspicuous happens after the vote?” asked Speaker after speaker noted by his absence, Netanyahu Central Committee member the historic character of the was mentioned positively by Ze’ev Ben Yosef. “Will we meeting and the need to members of his cabinet, in- really build everywhere? We end, in Edelstein’s words, the cluding Ze’ev Elkin, Minister must convince everyone we “unbearable situation” ac- of Jerusalem Affairs and En- can, so this will actually be cording to which residents of vironmental Protection. He carried out.” Judea and Samaria are treated noted that the meeting was Deputy Minister of Foreign as second-class citizens, hav- not taking place against the Affairs Tzipi Hotovely received ing all the obligations (i.e. prime minister’s will, insist- an especially fervent round of paying taxes, serving in the ing that Netanyahu has been applause as she held up a rub- army) but none of the rights outspokenabout his views ber bracelet she received that (to build, for example) that that all of Israel belongs to evening with the words “The those living in the pre-1967 the Jewish people. Likud is for Sovereignty” in borders enjoy. Over and over, ‘This is our best chance’ Hebrew. “This blue bracelet is the words “Sovereignty is our At the event, which lasted the correction for the orange right” were heard. for over three hours, almost bracelet of Gush Katif [against It therefore came as no sur- every speaker mentioned US the disengagement from the prise when Minister of Welfare President Donald Trump and Gaza Strip in 2005]. There will and Social Services Haim Miriam Alster/FLASH90 his recognition of Jerusalem be no more evacuations,” she Katz, who chairs the Commit- Palestinian terrorist Yassin Abu al-Qar’a, who is eligible for a terror salary. as Israel’s capital. Some mere- stated. “Tonight we are mak- tee, announced the result of ly thanked him, while others, ing history.” the vote—zero against, zero By World Israel News pays terrorists sentenced to 20 Liberman presented a bill such as Speaker of the Knesset ‘Sovereignty is our right’ abstentions, and 100 percent years or more in prison over to deduct terror salary totals Yuli Edelstein, marked it as a Gidon Sa’ar, previous num- in favor of sovereignty. In 2017 alone, the Palestin- $2,800 per month. from the funds Israel collects ian Authority (PA) compen- The PA supplements these for the PA via various taxes sated terrorists and their next base salaries with bonus and tariffs. of kin to the tune of more than payments for terrorists who The bill mirrors US legisla- $347 million, reported Israel’s also hold Israeli citizenship tion called the Taylor Force Defense Ministry to the For- and those with children and Act, which conditions future eign Affairs and Defense Com- spouses. Each additional box American aid to the Palestin- mittee Tuesday, according to a the terrorist can check off ians on cessation of the ter- report by the Jerusalem Post. earns them an additional $15 ror salary system. The bill The figures came from to $120 dollars per month. is currently working its way the PA’s own records, which While Palestinians who through the legislature with also revealed a schedule of commit the most serious bipartisan support, clearing HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES payments that increase sig- crimes, such as murder, the House of Representatives nificantly in proportion to can clear around $2,900 per and awaiting Senate action. Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged the crime committed. Specifi- month via their terror salary, The Israeli version of the exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye disorders. cally, terrorists sentenced to the average working Israeli bill defines “terrorist” as any Protecting your eyes is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. three to five years in prison only makes $2,700 in the same individual who has committed Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. time period. a security offense, regardless receive from the Palestinian For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. A public service message from The Vision Council. government $580 per month, In response to this on- of whether a conviction was which equals the average going Palestinian policy, secured in court or whether Palestinian income. The PA Knesset member Avigdor the terrorist is still alive. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 Win or lose, Iranians want regime change
By Ben Cohen first time an American leader referred officially nothing to do with their immediate demands. imprisoned opposition leaders, attacked the JNS to Iran as “The Islamic Republic of...” and Most of all, they are cynical about the prom- free press, shut down the elected national the prelude to his abandonment of the Green ises of their rulers, regarding the categories assembly and replaced it with a tame impos- For the first time in nearly a decade, one Movement one year later. That is ironic, re- of “hardliners” and “moderates” that are so tor, and presided over a corruption-stained dares to believe that the Islamist clerics who ally, because the aspirational politics of the routine in Western thinking as lazy con- economic collapse that has resulted in mal- have ruled Iran since 1979 will not be in power new protest wave in Iran have a distinctly structs intended to paper over the evermore nutrition among the very same urban poor by the time the 40th anniversary of their Obama-esque flavor. visible cracks in the Shi’a Islamic state and the Chavistas say they represent. revolution rolls around in 2019. The vision being manifested on Iran’s streets its official doctrine of “velayat-e-faqih”—the The depths of the misery that Venezuelans The nationwide protests are a direct chal- would, in another context at least, sit very guardianship of the jurists, a concept of the have become mired in were brutally illustrated lenge to the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic, comfortably with the worldviews of American late revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah on Christmas Eve in Caracas, when soldiers as evidenced in the slogans chanted by the progressive Democrats or Europeans on the Khomeini. shot dead an 18-year-old pregnant woman in demonstrators. They are also a rude antidote center-left. The protesters want state revenues What is at stake here, therefore, is an entire front of her husband. The couple had been to the thinking of much of the Western estab- to be spent on health, education and public system of rule. Most tyrants—Khomeini in standing in line with a larger group of people lishment, which still clings to the notion that infrastructure. They’ve had enough of corrupt, Iran, Lenin in Russia, Hugo Chavez in Venezu- waiting to buy a scarce joint of pork—a tradi- the “reformers” with whom they negotiated nepotistic government. They reject foreign ela—believe themselves to be architects of new tional Venezuelan Christmas dish—who were the 2015 nuclear deal are the key to Iran’s wars outright—not primarily out of sympathy civilizations. By the time their revolutionary ordered by the soldiers to disperse. future prosperity. for the victims of the regime’s foreign adven- states start to rot—recent examples suggest “This is how the murderous regime treats We are, it seems, a long way from President tures, but because the immediate demands of their life span is anything from a decade to the people,” Venezuelan opposition lawmaker Barack Obama’s Nowruz message of 2009—the Hamas in Gaza or Hezbollah in Lebanon have almost a century—those founding fathers Delsa Solorzano tweeted after the shooting, generally are no longer around to see the full expressing a sentiment that could have just consequences. as easily come from Iran. “The sorrow of this And yet, when you consider the near-term man, whose wife and baby-to-be were killed by Panicky critics of Israel push options for Iran, it seems far more likely that a bullet from the state, is Venezuela’s sorrow.” the mullahs and the Islamic Revolutionary Venezuela is instructive for another rea- Guard Corps security establishment will push son—like Iran, it is another foreign crisis on fake ‘one state’ threat the country onto an even more illiberal, bel- which the Trump administration has com- licose path than it is that these demonstrations pletely reversed the policies of its predecessor. By Stephen M. Flatow ment, assembly, speech or right to vote. They will triumph. Vast numbers of Iranians—those During the summer, President Donald Trump JNS can move, assemble, speak and vote whenever blurry figures we see whooping and cheering instituted stringent sanctions against several the PA leadership lets them. and chanting on the amateur video shared on leading Venezuelan officials, accusing Maduro You know that critics of Israel are getting In fact, just last May, hundreds of thousands social media—wish that the Islamic Republic at the same time of running a “dictatorship.” panicky when they start trotting out the old of Palestinians went to 461 polling stations, would be buried. Sadly, that alone will not Trump even suggested at one point that there “one state” bogeyman. and chose the members of the 391 municipal make it so. might be a U.S. “military option” against “As a 2-State Solution Loses Steam, a and village councils in the PA-controlled por- Consider the experience of Iran’s close ally, Venezuela—though he later, probably wisely, 1-State Plan Gains Traction,” a New York tions of Judea and Samaria. A total of 3,489 Venezuela, whose people have made clear backed off from that idea. Times headline announced on Jan. 5, above council members were elected. their rejection of the “Bolivarian socialism” Venezuela will have reminded Trump and an article so palpably absurd that it can only The only reason there has not been a Pales- instituted by Chavez in the heydays of high those around him that the overthrow of tyran- reflect the mad panic among advocates of tinian election for president is that the current oil prices almost 20 years ago. Palestinian statehood as they see their dream occupant of that position, Mahmoud Abbas, Chavez’s successor, Nicholas Maduro, has Cohen on page 14A fading away. And the fact that The Times chose won’t allow a presidential election. Why doesn’t to make it page one news says a lot about the Halbfinger write about Palestinians who are fearful mindset among the left-wing news angry not at Israel, but at the fascist dictator- media, Israel-bashing pundits and Jewish ship under which they suffer? I think we all peace camp types. know the answer to that question. Shipley speaks The article was written by David M. Hal- Israelis laugh at the “one state” talk. Of bfinger, who became The Times’s Jerusalem course they would never accept a demand for Jim Shipley bureau chief six months ago. Before taking up one state with an Arab majority. It doesn’t that position, Halbfinger served as one of the matter how many clever slogans the Palestin- newspaper’s Hollywood correspondents and ians invent (with the help of their Western PR as its New York City metro political editor. It firms). It doesn’t matter how many critics of Fading memories doesn’t sound like those previous posts pre- Israel shout phony accusations of “apartheid,” pared him very well for understanding Israel or how many attacks-disguised-as-news Hal- Some years ago, the French actor Robert ther was so upset about the corruption of the and the Palestinians. bfinger writes in The New York Times. Clary appeared on a television interview. He Catholic Church he created what became in On the other hand, sometimes it seems as if The “one state” threat is a cheap propaganda was famous for another television program— essence a new group of religions. the only “qualification” The Times requires for exercise whose only purpose is to try to scare Hogan’s Heroes, a comical take on a prison Today, that power flexes itself in Israel in the someone to serve as its Jerusalem correspon- Israelis and their American Jewish supporters. camp in Germany during the Second World form of political parties. Shas—the strongest dent (or bureau chief) is the ability to come up The irony is that it’s The New York Times and War. In the interview, Clary, for the first time, of the “Ultra” Religious parties holds incred- with ways to harangue and smear Israel and J Street who are the ones that are genuinely told the story of his experience with the Ho- ible sway over the present government. Israel to make Palestinians look sympathetic. That’s scared. They’re scared to death because their locaust. How he, as a young Jewish actor in is a land of multiple political parties. What certainly what Halbfinger seemed to be up to dream of setting up a Palestinian state a few Paris was rounded up along with his Jewish else would you expect in the land of the Jews. with his “one state” declaration. miles from Tel Aviv is slipping away. neighbors and Jewish contemporaries by the Therefore a small, well-organized group is The basic idea is to threaten Israel: If you And they seemed so close! For eight years, Paris police and eventually sent to Buchenwald. enough to create or tear down a government. don’t agree to create an independent Pal- they had an American president who really The rest of his family was also taken to German Not that there’s anything wrong with that. It estinian state adjacent to your major cities believed a Palestinian state would bring peace Concentration Camps where they perished. creates the need for coalition to get anything and airports, then you’ll really be in trouble, in our time. They turned the Democratic Party Clary said the two most startling things done— something that might indeed solve a because the Palestinians will demand that virtually into an advocate for the Palestin- to him in his remembrance of the Holocaust number of our problems here. they become part of a single state with you ian cause. They pressured Israel to freeze was 1) that it was not the Nazis but French In Israel, what you believe religiously is Israelis, and then they will outnumber you, all Jewish construction in the territories for policemen who picked him up and 2) that a political issue. The Orthodox Rabbinate and then—poof!—no more Israel. 10 months. when he came home and went back to some of determines who can marry who and “remain According to the “one state” idea that Pales- But then democracy intervened. In 2013 his old haunts, the actors and actresses there a Jew.” Now, there is a bill floating that would tinians are supposedly talking about, thinking and 2015, Israelis chose to re-elect a govern- greeted him warmly but never asked a single determine who is and who is not a “Jew.” about and considering, “the Palestinian move- ment that recognizes the deadly dangers of a question of where he had been for four years. If there was ever anything more ridiculous ment should shift to a struggle for equal civil Palestinian state and nine-miles-wide borders. To these other French citizens it was as if the than this bill—it might be some of the mostly rights, including the freedom of movement, In 2016, Americans elected a president whose Holocaust never happened. overturned laws that allowed discrimination in assembly and speech, and the right to vote in party platform dropped its previous support for Statistics tell us that 13 Holocaust Survivors the U.S. Who is a Jew? Ladies and gentlemen; national elections.” Palestinian statehood. The people—on both die every day. Clary himself is 91 years old. members of the Knesset; learned rabbis—who What Halbfinger forgot to mention is that sides of the Atlantic—have spoken. All that The wonderful work and incredible impact of or what is a Jew is predetermined. Israel already gave the Palestinians all of those Israel’s critics are left with is a bunch of stale The March of the Living leaves an indelible Did we forget that we were a people for a things—it’s only the Palestinian Authority slogans and pathetic scare tactics. mark on those teenagers who attend. We have thousand years before we became a religion? (PA) that interferes with them. In 1995, then- Stephen M. Flatow, a vice president of the two granddaughters whose outlook has been Our son Adam asked us: “A friend of mine had Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin pulled Israel’s Religious Zionists of America, is an attorney permanently altered by the experience. his DNA tested and found out he was 16 percent forces out of the areas where 98 percent of the in New Jersey. He is the father of Alisa Flatow, There are Holocaust Remembrance Centers Jewish. What does that mean?” Palestinians live. As of 1995, Israel no longer who was murdered in an Iranian-sponsored all over the country and overseas as well. The We explained to him just that: We are a determined the Palestinians’ freedom of move- Palestinian terrorist attack in 1995. Center here in Orlando is outstanding and its people. We have common DNA with all of the educational efforts on all forms of hatred and Jewish people. Sure, we have intermarried THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. discrimination are effective and leave a deep through the generations. More so now than impression on anyone who pays attention. ever. 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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 5A Remembering Aharon Appelfeld, from charnel house to whorehouse to a home in Israel By Thane Rosenbaum Prize in 2013. Like the sur- Everything else he experi- a caretaker of lame horses. In the upside-down world of the Nazi menace that would real events that shaped him, enced, however, he reimag- Later he worked as a cook the Nazis, this kindhearted soon nearly erase all of Jewish NEW YORK (JTA)—Ar- however, Appelfeld was a ined feverishly. No writer for the Soviet army. All this prostitute became his Mother life in Europe. guably the world’s greatest writer of great elusiveness who survived the Holocaust, before a bar mitzvah he was Theresa. His writing was spare and writer of fiction about the and paradox. While he was and whose memories in- still too young to have and, This was the degenerate allegorical; he was a teller of world’s foremost nonfiction known as a Holocaust writer, spired their writings, had given everything else, God world that he knew, and that tales rather than a chronicler atrocity, the Holocaust, died a label he rejected, he was also been dealt such a vividly would not have noticed. had oddly raised and protected of the ungodly details of mur- Thursday in Israel. Aharon Ap- a man, and a fiction writer, colorful and yet traumatiz- A prostitute became his sur- him. He was too young to der. He intentionally never pelfeld, a Holocaust survivor who was nearly impossible to ing childhood experience. rogate mother. Each night, he appreciate that he had been wrote about the camps, gas himself and one of the icons categorize. Although a small boy, Ap- once told me, in a studio flat given a choice between a death chambers, killing fields or of Israel’s first generation, After all, he was orphaned pelfeld escaped from the through the scrim of a hang- camp and a madhouse. His life death marches. But he wrote was 85. No writer captured at 8 years old when his camp and lived in small ing bedsheet that separated was saved by the latter. Such poignantly about the after- and reclaimed the lost world mother was murdered by the towns and the forests of the his tiny bed from the larger indelibly sordid memories on math, the hesitant, halting of European Jewish life with Nazis and he and his father former Austrian-Hungarian one of his caretaker, all made the lam provided him with the and improbable recovery of as much imaginative intensity were sent to a concentration Empire—creases in the luminous by ambient light, he gift of a grist few writers— the survivors both in Europe and heartfelt longing. camp in what is now Ukraine. geography of Romania, Tran- watched his guardian angel Jewish or otherwise—could and in Israel. The author of over 40 books, Separated from his father, Ap- sylvania and Bukovina. He sexually satisfy her drunken ever imagine. Arriving in Israel two written in Hebrew and trans- pelfeld did not realize until 20 lived among and was helped clientele—the boy observing Appelfeld’s characters live years before its creation, lated around the world, he years later that he, too, had along by horse thieves, through the projected screen, out their days in advance of he quickly learned Hebrew, was the recipient of the State survived. They miraculously fortune-telling Gypsies, hearing the moans and grunt- the oncoming devastation, which added to his survival of Israel Prize for Literature reunited in Israel—a reunion self-described witches and ing sounds, seeing shadowy seemingly oblivious to what kit of six other languages. in 1983, and a finalist for the he was never able, emotion- working-girl prostitutes. movements that ushered lies ahead, naively focusing Man Booker International ally, to write about. He became a shepherd and him into accelerated puberty. on trivial details instead of Appelfeld on page 15A Why Trump’s Palestinian aid cut threat makes sense By Jonathan S. Tobin The minuscule amount of There are elements of truth rely on the PA to help keep they were absorbed in Israel seem reasonable, Trump JNS the national budget that goes to these assertions. If the PA terror under control in the and the West. Yet UNRWA appears to be unwilling to to foreign nations generally were to collapse, that would West Bank. has been part of the effort keep throwing good money We didn’t need the publica- serves American interests. In likely lead to Israel having to The PA also uses the hun- to prevent Palestinian Arabs after bad. tion of a new book filled with the case of Israel, which is the reassert direct control of the dreds of millions of dollars it from being absorbed else- You don’t have to be sup- behind-the-scenes gossip to largest recipient, almost all West Bank rather than the gets from the U.S. to provide where, thereby allowing them porter of Trump or Prime know that Donald Trump is an of the money it gets is spent current situation in which salaries and pensions to ter- to cling to their dream of Minister Benjamin Netan- unconventional and, at times, in the U.S. It’s also part of a the overwhelming majority rorists and their families. destroying the Jewish state. yahu’s government to under- inappropriate president. His strategic alliance in which of Palestinians are governed Congressional efforts to UNRWA’s schools have cours- stand that he is right to de- use of Twitter provides many America receives a great deal by the corrupt Fatah party led hinge U.S. aid to ending the es and books that promote mand that if the Palestinians examples of this fact. back in terms of intelligence by PA leader Mahmoud Abbas. PA’s subsidies via the Taylor hatred of Israel and Jews. Just want U.S. money they must, But amid another flurry of and technology. But the PA’s need for cash Force Act deserve the presi- as outrageous is the fact that at the very least, come back questionable tweets on Jan. But not all foreign aid serves to prop up its kleptocracy is dent’s support. UNRWA employees are often to the negotiating table and 4, Trump also talked about U.S. interests. The money sent exactly why the U.S. should The same is true about the involved with Palestinian cease funding and fomenting threatening aid cuts to the to the Palestinians illustrates be using its financial lever- massive American contribu- terror organizations, and terror. Palestinian Authority (PA). this painfully obvious conclu- age to make it clear to Abbas tions to UNRWA, the United its schools and other facili- It isn’t so much a case of Most of the mainstream media sion. Yet despite the abundant that a quarter century of his Nations refugee agency that ties have been used to store “America First” to demand treated that idea as being as proof that keeping it flowing organization holding the U.S. is solely devoted to the Pal- Hamas weapons where they that recipients of U.S. lar- loopy as the latest exchange is counterproductive, the hostage in this manner can’t estinians. While UNRWA is would presumably be safe gesse cooperate with U.S. of insults with North Korea’s so-called experts seeking to continue. Abbas’s threats of credited with feeding and from Israeli retaliation. policy, as it is one of common dictator. But while it’s easy to restrain Trump can’t seem to dissolving the PA are bluffs educating Palestinians, its American governments sense. Whatever his other mock Trump’s social media grasp this fact. that should have been called main role is in maintaining have tolerated this situation faults, Trump’s insistence habits, this one made sense Aid to the PA is seen as long ago. the Arab refugees as a state- because they felt there was on this is neither foolish nor and showed that, not for the necessary to prop up the The same is true of se- less people to perpetuate an no alternative. But whether proof of his being unfit for first time, the president’s only available interlocutor for curity cooperation. Abbas ongoing threat to Israel’s or not it is because he isn’t so office. instinctual distrust of experts peace with Israel. We’re also relies on Israel to ensure his existence. An equal number versed in policy, and therefore Jonathan S. Tobin is edi- and the foreign policy estab- told that funding the PA is a survival against the plots of of Jews were forced to flee is not burdened with the con- tor in chief of JNS. Follow lishment may have served necessary part of its security his Islamist rivals as much, their homes in Arab and Mus- ventional wisdom that has him on Twitter at: @jona- him well. cooperation with Israel. if not more, than the Israelis lim countries after 1948, but made destructive programs thans_tobin. The New York Times ignores Israel’s protection of LGBT rights By Tamar Sternthal Lebanon last year marked Middle East’s most LGBT pletely ignored the recent refusal of a “local judo athlete” readers should expect neither JNS its first gay pride week, but tolerant country while com- Emirati ban on all Israeli to shake an Israeli’s hand. facts nor understanding. there was no parade through pletely ignoring Israel. But symbols at the Grand Slam In its year-end campaign, Tamar Sternthal is director The New York Times closed the streets. Gays have openly the gross misrepresentation judo tournament. The paper The Times promises readers of the Israel office of the Com- 2017 with a parting shot at served in Israel’s military is completely consistent with reduced the government-im- facts “in abundance” and urges mittee for Accuracy in Middle Israel. since 1993, and transgender the paper’s shoddy and biased posed discrimination, which them to “give the gift of under- East Reporting in America A Dec. 30 feature (“Com- soldiers are also welcome in Israel coverage. Examples extended to the playing of the standing, with on the ground (CAMERA). ing Out in Lebanon”) in The the IDF. from just the last several “Hatikvah” national anthem reporting from more than 140 This column was originally Times identifies Lebanon as A Pew Research Center weeks abound. as medalist Tal Flicker stood countries.” When it comes to published in the Hebrew-lan- perhaps the “one exception” survey unsurprisingly found For instance, last month, at the podium, to the private The Times’s Israel coverage, guage edition of Israel Hayom. in a region hostile to its gay, that Israeli society is the most an editorial about President lesbian and transgender tolerant towards homosexual- Donald Trump’s Jerusalem citizens. The article opens, ity in the Middle East. Forty announcement essential- “Throughout the Middle East, percent of Israelis surveyed ly ratified the 1948 cleansing gay, lesbian and transgen- believe society should accept of Jews from Jerusalem’s der people face formidable homosexuality; 47 percent Old City and other formerly obstacles to living a life of disagree. In comparison, Jewish neighborhoods in the openness and acceptance in just 18 percent of Lebanese capital. “East Jerusalem was conservative societies.” But respondents favor acceptance exclusively Arab in 1967,” the newspaper insists, “If of homosexuals, while 80 stated The Times in its criti- there is one exception, it has percent oppose it. cism of Jewish “settlements” been Lebanon.” More striking is that Israel in Jerusalem, ignoring that The article completely ig- ranks an impressive seventh Jordan forcibly expelled the nores Israel, the one Middle among all the countries in area’s Jewish residents. Eastern country in which con- the world on the Gay Happi- Last November, a Times sensual same-sex romantic/ ness Index. Lebanon ranks a travel piece whitewashed con- sexual activity is legal, accord- dismal 99th. In response to victed terrorist Rasmea Odeh, ing to the World Economic communication from CAM- who was found guilty of a Forum. By every conceivable ERA (Committee for Accuracy 1969 supermarket bombing measure, Israel’s LGBT citi- in Middle East Reporting in in Jerusalem in which two zens enjoy far greater rights America), The Times cor- students were murdered, and tolerance than their rected the story, and the describing her merely as a Lebanese counterparts. amended piece now accurately “controversial Palestinian Tel Aviv, which hosts an refers to Lebanon as the most activist.” annual gay pride parade that LGBT tolerant place in the Also last November, a attracts tens of thousands of Arab world, as opposed to the Times piece about the new international tourists, has Middle East. Louvre Abu Dhabi museum’s been recognized as the best There’s no possible jour- role as a “soft power” means city in the world for LGBT nalistic justification for “to promote the capital as individuals. 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Many of the was incredibly meaningful cally, and reside in two file kids I knew from USY, I still to me.” cabinets at Ohev.” consider some of my closest Irwin Feldman Denise Ganson friends to this day. Irwin and his wife, Rita, Denise became a COS “Then I was involved in joined COS after moving to member at age 13, when she Ohev’s youth programs for Orlando from New York in moved to Orlando in 1970 nine years as an adviser and 1978, when Rabbi Rudolph with her parents, Sidney then youth director. My old- Adler was the rabbi. They and Adele Prince, and two est daughter was with me in celebrated the bar mitzvah brothers. Her grandfather, the groups for about seven of their youngest son, Steven, Marcus Prince, moved to of those years. What I loved at Ohev in 1980. Irwin has Orlando some years later and most about doing that was served on many committees also joined. Among the mile- connecting with the kids. The and chaired several, and also stones she has celebrated kids would just come and sit served as the congregation’s at COS were her wedding, with me and they would talk treasurer; he was honored bat mitzvah observances to me, and I just loved being as Chatan Torah on Simchat for her two daughters, baby part of their life. I really felt Torah in 2013. The couple’s el- namings for her two grand- like I connected with a lot of Melanie Gluck Irwin Feldman Denise Ganson dest son, Kenneth, currently daughters, and her parents’ them, and it was unbelievably serves on the COS Board of 50th anniversary. For nine special seeing them make the For the past 100 years, aufruf and wedding to Jack was ‘Maybe one day we will Trustees. years, she served the con- same kind of friendships that Congregation Ohev Shalom Gluck. Melanie and Jack have have a woman president of “Rita and I celebrated our gregation’s youth groups, had been such an important has been important in the both served as COS trustees. Ohev Shalom!’ 50th anniversary at COS first as Kadima adviser, then part of my teens.” lives of many Orlando Jews, Their three daughters were “My mom was the volun- in 2012. The congregation USY adviser, and then youth Join in the fun for Ohev celebrating their milestones, brought up at COS, and all teer caterer for many years. has been very kind to me director. Shalom’s Centennial comforting them when they three were madrichim in the I remember the tuna fish over the years,” Irwin says. “The most happy time I Gala Weekend are sick or in mourning, Religious School following molds she made, the egg “Rabbi Adler inspired me to spent at Ohev was my time The members of the Cen- uplifting their spirits and their bat mitzvah years. salad Jewish Stars sprinkled learn more about Judaism with the youth programs, tennial Committee invite serving as their community. “My parents were part with paprika. Ahhh, the Yom than is found in the Tanakh. first as a teenager with USY former members and others As the observance of Ohev of the groundbreaking cer- Kippur break fast! Now that In 1991, I enrolled in his and then as an adviser,” says who have a warm connection Shalom’s centennial begins, emony for the Goddard loca- was an incredible evening. Talmud class, which started Denise. “When I moved here, to COS to join in the celebra- the Centennial committee tion. When the Torahs were We’d have these little cans of me on a 13-year journey I was in the first graduating tion of this milestone! The asked a few longtime or life- marched down the street juices and two different types to explore the complexity, class at Lake Brantley, and festivities begin on Feb. 9th long members what COS has to enter the synagogue, my of herring. Eggs, bagels—all beauty, and nuances of the we had a handful of Jewish with a Traditional Shabbat meant to them. mom was the first woman set up in the courtyard. The Talmud. I continue to this students. And I came from Dinner followed by a special Melanie Berman Gluck to carry a Torah into the social hall was used for over- day to learn more about New Jersey, so it was very Friday Night Service and Melanie’s paternal grand- synagogue,” says Melanie. “I flow seating. My dad cooked our religion by attending different for me. My parents Oneg Shabbat. The Shabbat parents, J. Barney and Thel- was raised in the synagogue the Men’s Club breakfasts, classes conducted by Rabbi were great—they drove me Morning Service on Feb. ma Berman, joined COS in and spent most weekends and he was known as Chef Rubinger and Rabbi Kay. to [the former COS location 10th will continue the special the late 1930s and brought there, sometimes starting Bermanelli—he made a In 1993, I chaired the 75th at] Church Street for USY. tributes and recollections, up their children there. Both on Friday morning in the special omelet sauce for Anniversary Committee, Going to convention and followed by a delicious Kid- of her parents, Ronald and kitchen with my mom, the eggs. He also headed which began a 25-year LTI [Leadership Training dush Lunch. Then Saturday Marylin Berman, served on then Friday night, Saturday up the installation of the quest to learn more about Institute, a regional USY evening, the celebrations the COS Board, and were morning, Sunday School— playground. COS’s history. I rummaged program]—those bus trips will extend in style with a Men’s Club and Sisterhood sometimes even Bingo on “Rabbi Adler officiated at through old COS files, meet- were the best! We also did Centennial Gala! Come to presidents. Melanie’s baby Sunday night! I always felt it my baby naming and all of ing minutes, documents, a lot of community service, any or all of these meaningful naming was held at COS in was my ‘house.’ I remember my other milestones, includ- court records, Orlando had sleepovers at the J, and events—more information 1968, followed over the years how I felt when I gave my bat ing my wedding. And then he Jewish histories, newspaper so much more. Dances, is found on COS’s website by her bat mitzvah and con- mitzvah speech. I was full of was there for all my daugh- articles, genealogy records, bowling and car washes are at OhevShalom.org, or call firmation, and eventually her pride. One line in particular ters’ namings. To have that and interviews—which have strong memories. It was 407-298-4650.
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Residents enjoy “shopping” at the food pantry. Residents benefit from the Health Fair held at Kinneret.
The Kinneret Council on meats and fresh produce. Festival. Our Be Happy, Be mental health counseling and Director of Programming for engagement,” explained Aging, a nonprofit agency that This program offers an array Healthy onsite program con- more. All the above activities and Development, Kinneret Sharon Weil. “It is exciting provides ongoing programs of healthy foods to residents, tinues and offers opportuni- were provided at no charge to Council on Aging. and rewarding to see so many and services to residents of many who enjoy cooking their ties for engagement through participants. Residents have also enjoyed of our residents participating Kinneret Apartments, has an- own meals. Currently over 120 exercise, crafts, laughs and Community support fol- dinner parties, celebrated in the new activities,” she nounced additional activities residents are participating in more. lowing the hurricane came Sukkot with UCF Hillel stu- continued. and engagement as it con- this program. The Nov. 2 Health Fair was from the First United Meth- dents and were provided a bris- Kinneret Apartments is tinues to meet the changing Recent events for residents a huge success with 35 ex- odist Church of Orlando, ket and turkey lunch prepared a low-income independent needs of its residents. included an outing to the hibitors and over 160 Kinneret United Against Poverty, Boy by a fellow resident along with living senior facility located KCOA continues to fund Rosen JCC to enjoy the World’s residents and seniors from Scout Troop 24 and Boone a musical accompaniment. in downtown Orlando. For the popular twice-monthly Fair event which featured the neighboring community High School. Meals and “The enhanced activities information on the facility food pantry, which provides entertainment and Chicago- in attendance. Participants food bags were delivered to better meet the health and or to find out how you can a bountiful grocery bag to style gourmet treats; a Friday were offered flu shots, blood Kinneret residents. “The well-being of our residents donate to KCOA, please go to residents at no cost. Groceries night Shabbat Dinner with pressure checks, information outpouring of support and who continue to enjoy an ac- www.kinneretapartments. include rice or pasta, a protein, local Hillel students and a trip on wellness topics including supplies was overwhelm- tive, independent lifestyle and com or contact Sharon Weil canned goods as well as frozen to the Jewish Pavilion Music personal hygiene, dental, ing,” explained Sharon Weil, offer additional opportunities at 407.425.4537 ext. 211. What to wear to a denim-clad affair fashion expectations? If you have recently received an invi- tation to the Jewish Pavilion’s ‘Gems & Jeans Gala’ taking place on Jan. 28th, you might be wondering, “What’s a girl (or guy) to wear?” “Anything goes,” declares event co-chair, Marci Gaeser. At last year’s gala, Marci wore glittery heels and tank top, with skinny jeans. She added, “Last year was our first ‘Gems & Jeans’ affair. The woman loved feeling glamorous while comfortable, and the men LOVED not having to wear tuxes.” Fashion-forward Friends Board member, Brenda Fisher Wetmore, shared that she will be wearing bead encrusted jeans, along with a black Shown here (l-r): Adam Littman with 2018 Gems & Jeans Gala co-chairs, Sharon Litt- cut-out, cold shoulder blouse, man and Marci Gaeser, and Jeff Gaeser. capturing both ‘gems & jeans’ in her look. Please join the Jewish Pa- vilion on Sunday, Jan. 28th, 5 p.m., at Sheraton Orlando North (Maitland) for their ‘Gems and Jeans Gala’, as they honor community ‘gems,’ Fashion-forward Friends Board member Brenda Fisher Marian Bromberg and A.J Wetmore shares her bead encrusted jeans and stylish top. Kronenberg, for providing By Pamela Ruben dressed up or down for almost exemplary volunteer assis- any affair. But what’s appro- tance to Orlando’s elder-care Most women have that priate to wear for an event that community. Slip on your ‘little black dress’ that can be doesn’t follow stereotypical favorite pair of ‘dressy’ jeans, and the Pavilion will provide the sparkle, with an evening featuring gourmet dining, live music, and a silent auc- tion, along with dazzling ‘surprise’ entertainment. All proceeds raised will benefit Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman seniors served in more than Celebrating Tu B’Shevat and memories does most anything 70 assisted living and skilled On Monday night, Jan. 8, the teens from Congregation Ohev Shalom and adults nursing facilities. Register from Village on the Green shared the lovely experience of a Tu B’Shevat seder while now online at www.jewish- also discussing inspirations, hopes for the future and memories of the past. This Ricardo Torres — Handyman pavilion.org or at https://jpav. Jewish Pavilion Inter-generational program was let by Amy Geboff, director of youth 407-221-5482 ticketspice.com/gala-2018. and family education, (standing second from right), and was made possible in part Call 407-678-9363 for more by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. Available in Central Florida Area • References Available information. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 9A Scene AroundAround By Gloria Yousha—Call 407-657-9405 or [email protected] can be purchased at the following locations: ORANGE COUNTY JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland • JCC South, 11184 South Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando • Kinneret, 515 South Delaney Deeply disturbing... Ave., Orlando • SOJC, 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando I received the following letter from Ambassador RONALD • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix S. LAUDER, of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) and pass it Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets along in part: “Every day, it seems, we hear another report of an anti-Semitic SEMINOLE COUNTY attack, a Jewish cemetery desecrated, a Holocaust memorial Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble vandalized, or anti-Jewish hate speech posted online. Booksellers, 451 E. Altamonte Dr. Suite 2317, Altamonte Springs Neo-Nazis and white nationalists are proudly marching in & 1260 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo • Bagel King, 1472 the streets of major cities across the United States and Europe, Semoran Blvd., Casselberry • Kosher Kats, 744 W. S.R. 434, unafraid to express their hateful beliefs in public, the anti- Longwood • Central Florida Hillel, 4250 Alafaya Trail, Ste. Israel, and anti-Semitic Boycott, (BDS) movement continues 212-363, Oviedo Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie its global efforts to delegitimize the Jewish state, governments Supermarkets in several European countries are trying to pass laws banning age-old rituals of kosher slaughter and male circumcision.” VOLUSIA COUNTY (I repeat... deeply disturbing.) Federation of Volusia/Flagler, 470 Andalusia Ave., Ormond “In order to respond effectively to these newest threats, the Beach • Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermar- WJC must leverage its diplomatic strength and global advocacy kets • Barnes & Noble, 1900 W. International Speedway Blvd., as never before.” Daytona Beach • Perrys Ocean Edge Resort, 2209 South Atlantic (Let’s contact WJC at 212-894-4770 or
OSCEOLA COUNTY Cindy M. Rothfield, P.A., 822 W. Bryan St., Kissimmee • Most Publix Supermarkets • Verandah Place Realty, 504 Celebration Ave., Celebration • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets • St. Cloud City Hall, 1300 9th St, St. Cloud • St. Cloud Library, 810 13th David Jericko St, St. Cloud • Southern Oaks, 3865 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud • Plantation Bay, 4641 Old Canoe Creek Rd, St. Cloud • Osceola Chamber of Commerce, 1425 Hwy 192, St. Cloud • Do you love Elvis?... Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Ln, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Then don’t miss this performance! City Hall, 101 Church St, Kissimmee • Kissimmee Library, 211 The next gathering of the Congregation Ohev Shalom Seniors Faith Parnet E. Dakin, Kissimmee • Robinson’s Coffee Shop, 114 Broadway, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 4th at 2 p.m. at the synagogue Kissimmee • Osceola County Courthouse, 2 Courthouse Sq, located at 613 Concourse Parkway South, in Maitland. JCC 39ers... Kissimmee • Barnies, 3236 John Young Pwy, Kissimmee • Well-known singer, DAVID JERICKO, will perform a fantastic On Monday, Jan. 22nd, the Meet & Mingle Monday topic Reily’s Gourmet Coffee, 3831 Vine St, Kissimmee • Shalom tribute to Elvis, Neil Diamond and other famous musical art- will be Nutrition for Seniors, presented by ELIANA D’AGUIAR. Aleichem, 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd, Kissimmee • Books-A-Million, ists from the Golden Oldies. (Okay... so I’m a “Golden Oldie.”) The meeting takes place at the Maitland JCC and is followed 2605 W. Osceola Pwy (522), Kissimmee • Lower East Side Deli, David was born in Chicago and has a very strong musical by refreshments. 8548 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena theater background. He brings different looks and vocals from One for the road... the 1950s and 60s. He also plays a mean guitar. Arnold is doing very well at his job and gets promoted to The audience is invited to sing along to such Elvis hits as Departmental Manager. As a result of his increased pay, he “Don’t Be Cruel” (and be sure to wear your “Blue Suede Shoes.”) and his wife Leah decide to start their long-awaited family. Sudoku (see page 14 for solution) Admission is still $5, COS members; $8, non-members. You But many months pass and there’s no sign of Leah getting are encouraged to bring friends. pregnant, so they decide to visit doctor Levy. After the show, their will be a complimentary nosh and When they enter doctor Levy’s room at the surgery, Leah kibbitz. (Yeah! My cookies!) explains to him that they have been desperately trying to For further info, contact co-presidents, BERNY RAFF, 407- start a family but were having no success. When he hears 767-6763 or JERRY LEIBMAN, 407-694-0546. this, doctor Levy decides to examine Leah right away. So Do you love Daniel Kaminsky?... he says to Leah, “Could you please remove all the garments (Oh please! You know I mean Danny Kaye!) from below your waist and I’ll give you a quick check-over.” On Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 31st-Feb. 1st, super- But Leah refuses. She points to Arnold and says to doc- talented WESLEY SLADE, presents “A Tribute To Danny Kaye” tor Levy, “What, with him in the room watching?” at the Winter Park Playhouse Cabaret. “Aha,” says doctor Levy. “Arnold, I think I know what the Wesley’s performance starts at 7:30 pm. problem is.” Trees—a poem for Tu B’Shevat
By Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 Father of 6 murdered in drive-by shooting terror attack
By Yona Schnitzer a private vehicle with shooting pay a very heavy price for every TPS markings on it,” said MDA attack like this.” paramedic Elyashiv Reichen- Opposition Leader Yitzhak Shortly after 8 p.m., the Ma- berg, the first to arrive on the Herzog (Zionist Camp) gen David Adom (MDA) radio scene. “There was a 35-year-old pledged to find and punish the received reports of a shooting semi-conscious man in the killers and sent condolences to attack, apparently from the driver seat with bullet wounds the family of the victim. victim, who had served as an in his upper body.” “To our great sorrow, ter- MDA volunteer. MK Bezalel Smotrich, a rorism does not rest for even Paramedics from the town resident of Kedumim, was a minute. This time, the of Kedumim, a short drive on Route 60 at the time of victim was a paramedic who from the scene of the at- the shooting and stopped to dedicated his life to helping tack, arrived on the scene administer first aid. He wrote others, no matter who they and evacuated the victim to on Twitter, “Jewish Blood is were. We will not rest from our Meir Medical Centre in Kfar not worthless!” and called fight; we will find and punish Saba, where his death was on Defense Minister Avigdor [the killers]. confirmed. Liberman to put an end to Pal- Shevach is survived by his “I left Kedumim in an MDA estinian terrorism. “Instruct wife and six children. ambulance, arriving quickly at our security forces to act with *With additional reporting Maor Lavi/TPS the scene. I saw on the side of an iron fist! Make it clear to by Andrew Friedman, Hillel Fatal shooting attack in Samaria. the road, by the safety railing, the Palestinians that they will Maeir and Koby Richter. Delta employees detail a pattern of anti-Semitic abuse at airline By Ben Sales haredi Orthodox Jews’ beards and Gilinsky, who was born in The manager, whom Amir Gilinsky’s travel compan- “Delta has encouraged and and sidecurls. One non-Jewish Israel and lives in the United names as Azeem Narine, ion is a friend he had met maintained an anti-Jewish, NEW YORK (JTA)—It fellow attendant called them States, are each separately “continues to make jokes on a flight to Israel in 2013. Hebrew and ethnic Israeli at- wasn’t long after Nahum “ugly Jews.” suing Delta in federal court and comments about Jew- Although they live in dif- titude among management,” Amir began working for Delta “At some point, it makes me for violating the Civil Rights ish people, including about ferent states—Gilinsky in the lawsuit says, adding that Airlines as a mechanic that feel ashamed and it makes me Act, which prohibits discrimi- circumcision. He would go California, the friend in New Delta managers “operate he says his manager started feel this person doesn’t respect nation based on ethnicity. to the computer room talking York—they stayed in touch under an express assumption calling him “the Jewish guy.” me,” Gilinsky, 38, told JTA Gilinsky is in the process of about Jewish people chopping and met up in Israel. But Gil- that ethnic Jews and Israelis, Then Amir says the manager about his co-workers’ com- formally joining a suit filed off part of his private areas.” insky says that Delta manage- as employees and passengers, accused him and other Jews ments. “I was brought into last week by four other Delta Both suits were filed by ment, after questioning him cannot be trusted, are aggres- of “killing kids in Gaza.” this company because I speak employees who also allege Philadelphia lawyer Brian about his friend, suspended sive and inappropriate, and During the same period, Hebrew. I was brought into anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli Mildenberg. him without pay and fired him engage in what are deemed to Yaron Gilinsky was working this company to take care of discrimination. Amir’s suit In a Jan 3 statement, Delta two weeks later. be ‘strange’ behaviors.” as a Delta flight attendant the clients that support that was filed Monday evening. says it “strongly condemns the “Our relationship had been That Delta flight attendants on flights from New York to flight, and here this person “I have been subjected to allegations of discrimination very good, and we had good would be anti-Semitic is Tel Aviv. Except, he says, his is talking very derogatorily a hostile and threatening en- described in this suit and will communication with each surprising, said Paula Kraft, non-Jewish co-workers would and putting down my faith, vironment based on my race defend itself vigorously against other,” he told JTA. “Almost the managing partner of the call it “Hell Aviv.” Gilinsky my people, everything that I and ethnicity,” Amir stated them. As a global airline that every flight attendant I know DaVinci Inflight Training remembers some, including grew up on.” in a signed affidavit obtained brings people across the world has given their pass privileges Institute, which trains flight managers, making fun of Amir, an Israeli-American, by JTA. together every day, Delta to someone. It’s part of our staff. Kraft said Delta takes values diversity in all aspects benefits.” particular care to train its of its business and has zero Gilinsky is set to join other crews in how to handle kosher tolerance for discrimination.” plaintiffs, some non-Jewish, food and the sensitivities After six years of hearing who also complain that Delta involved in keeping kosher. anti-Semitic comments, Gil- suspended or fired them “Delta has good, specific insky was fired in September because they shared their and detailed training on because, he says, he made a travel benefits with Jews and kosher [food] for the Jewish Jewish friend his travel com- Israelis. One plaintiff, Cynthia passengers,” Kraft said, add- panion. Flight attendants are Fukelman, alleges that Delta ing that the attendants have allowed to designate a friend fired her because she was “more understanding of why or family member as their an Israeli Jew. The lawsuit someone might demand that travel companion, which says Delta employees derided they have plastic utensils or allows the companion to fly Jews for praying in-flight and why they’re not going to eat standby at a reduced rate. requesting kosher food. off of the aircraft’s china.” Jewish Graveside Package: Amir won an award for his performance in 2014, • Service of Funeral Director and Staff and still works at Delta. He has complained to human resources about the anti- • Sacred Burial Shroud Semitic harassment. But he says management handled the incident inappropriately, • Filing all Necessary Paperwork asking Amir to recount the story in front of Narine, his • $200.00 to Chevra Kaddish Society donation for washing manager, and suggest a pun- ishment. He says Delta then refused to reprimand Narine • Traditional Jewish Flat Top Pine Casket for his statements, instead suggesting that Amir switch terminals. • Staff Supervison of Service at Graveside After a six-month break, Amir says Narine resumed the anti-Semitic slurs, suggesting • Transportation to Cemetery that haredi men’s facial hair is fake and making derogatory comments about circumci- $4595.00 sion. Amir also claims Narine has subjected him to unsafe work conditions, in one in- stance demanding that Amir complete a 20-hour job in 90 minutes Another time, Narine Handmade mezuzot for seniors sent Amir to work alone in icy Y Congregation Ohev Shalom Youth and Families conditions. Call us to receive your free Final Wishes Organizer! programming provided mezzuzot for the residents of In another instance, Amir senior living communities. One recent Shabbat as the claims Narine sent him to songs were sung, the blessings recited and sharing clean up and repair an over- challah, the meaning of the mezzuzah was discussed flowed toilet on a 777 jet, and 407-695-CARE (2273) amongst the group of 11 residents including one Jewish said, “You have to clean all of www. DeGusipeFuneralHome.com lady. Jackie was delighted to receive this handmade the Jewish shit off of these mezzuzah and immediately asked to have it posted on planes.” Maitland Sanford West Orange the doorway to her apartment. “He was joking around 9001 N. Orlando Avenue 905 Laurel Avenue 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd Visit jewishpavilion.org to review the calendar of and gyrating his hips,” Amir Maitland, FL 32751 Sanford, FL 32771 Ocoee, FL 34761 events and where you can become involved, said in the affidavit. “I fixed it because it is my job.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 11A No peace talks while Central Florida Synagogues Jerusalem is capital of Israel Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; By Ebin Sandler 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. World Israel News Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. The Palestinians’ head JewishCelebration.org; 407-566-9792. negotiator, Saeb Erekat, an- Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, nounced on Tuesday that any 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. peace talks sponsored by the Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- United States would be rejected until the Americans revoke 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. their Dec. 6 recognition of Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Erekat made these remarks Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. to the Voice of Palestine radio Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, station, reported the Pales- tinian Authority’s (PA) offi- 321-777-2770. cial Wafa news site, referring Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- to any future US-proposed 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat solutions or calls to restart services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. the peace process as “unac- Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. ceptable to the Palestinian leadership” until US Presi- betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. dent Donald Trump changes Amir Levy/Flash90 Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. course on the US’ Jerusalem Palestinian chef negotiator Saeb Erekat. congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. declaration. Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; The PA response to the US Middle East with Palestinian Erekat’s comments are Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. consistent with previous also included lobbying for populations. statements issued by PA a United Nations (UN) vote Erekat explicitly referred Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; President Mahmoud Abbas, condemning Trump’s move, to these threats on Tuesday, Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. who shortly after Trump’s which was met by threats claiming that the Palestinians Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, announcement declared that from the White House to will not let the US dictate Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. the US had effectively resigned significantly reduce funding terms of future negotiations. from its historical role as the for the UN Relief and Works He also reiterated the oft-cited Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. primary peace broker in the Agency (UNRWA), which is the PA position that any future bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. Israeli-Palestinian conflict. primary UN body responsible deal must include Jerusalem, Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation Abbas has also maintained for pumping aid money into declaring, “There is no value holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. that he refuses to meet with Gaza and Judea and Samaria, to a Palestinian state without com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. American officials. among other locations in the Jerusalem as its capital.” Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., OBITUARIES Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; OPAL CLAIRE BENSON ZVI CHAMU way to upper management. www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Opal Benson, age 95, of Written by Lenaya Rot- Throughout the rest of his life, Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. Winter Park, passed away klein, his daughter. he was an entrepreneur. Most Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. peacefully at her residence on Steve Chamu, Hebrew recently he served as CEO of Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, two weeks name Zvi, died Jan. 1, 2018, ECO Global Corporation. 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. shy of her 96 birthday. She at the age of 65 from heart In its infancy, Chabad was a daughter of the late A.E. complications. Lubavitch of North Orlando Congregation Or Chayim (Rec), Leesburg, 352-326-8745; [email protected]; services and Mary Alice Lowe Wilson, He is survived by his wife, hosted Shabbat Services in 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Providence Independence of Wildwood. of Sarasota, and was born on Dawn, and his two daughters, various hotels in the Lake Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- Jan. 21, 1922. An accom- Lenaya Ayelet Rotklein and Mary area and the Sunday 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. plished and talented pianist, Jauhleene Yafit Margaret School was in the home of Opal graduated from Florida Chamu; and his two grand- Rabbi Yanky and Chanshy Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for Southern University with a daughters, Rafaeli and Ariella. Majesky. Steve and Dawn services and holiday schedules. music major. She was married Zvi Chamu was born in generously dedicated the Congregation Sinai (C/R), 303A N. S.R. 27, Minneola; 352-243-5353; congregation- to the late Morrie Benson for Netanya, Israel to Eliahu and Chamu Jewish Center in sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. 57 years when he passed away Tzila Hamou. Upon graduat- their office building for in 2002. For over 30 years ing high school, he joined over four years allowing the Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- Opal and her family traveled the Israeli Defense Force, like community to grow to what Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv the world with her husband all other Israelis. He became it is today. Please call for times. as an Air Force wife. While on an officer in the IDF special Chamu also initiated the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- many of the bases where they forces where he served as a project of Chabad North Or- Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. were stationed, Opal played the paratrooper and bodyguard. lando’s first Torah scroll. piano and was the director of During his tenure as a body- He loved cars, watches, Temple Beth El (R), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-677-2484. the women’s choir. In 1969, guard, he had the privilege sunglasses, and cooking. He Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. following Morrie’s retirement, of providing safety for Golda loved people and lifted them Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat they relocated to Winter Park Meir, Henry Kissinger and up when they were down. He service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. and joined the Congregation of First Lady of the U.S. Pat loved the Jewish Community Reform Judaism. At the same Nixon. He also served during and Israel. He loved his family Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. time, Opal became the music the Yom Kippur War. with all of his heart and he mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; teacher at Phyllis Wheatley After leaving the IDF, will be missed Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Elementary School for over a he moved to Connecticut. Funeral services were held Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: dozen years. Listed in Who’s In Connecticut, he served Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at the Ohev Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Who, she was also a patron of in the hospitality industry Shalom Cemetery with Rabbi the arts in Central Florida for where he quickly worked his Yanky Majesky officiating. Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. more than 40 years. Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; Opal is survived by her Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. children, Boyd Lee Benson of Winter Park and Barbara Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. Ann (William C.) Weaver of Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach, 386-252-3097; Shabbat service, Orlando; and her grandson, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 10:30 a.m. Alexander M. Benson. She Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. is also survived by her sister, templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by Dorothy Gunn of Brandon. A funeral service was held Torah study. at Congregation of Reform Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road Judaism with Rabbi Steven W. 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 Engel and Cantor Jacqueline p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Rawiszer officiating. Inter- Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. ment followed at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park. shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. In memory of Opal Claire Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Benson, the family requests 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, contributions to the charity 7:30 p.m. of your choice. Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. Arrangements entrusted to Dawn and Steve Chamu are on the left, with Rabbi Yanky Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- and Chanshy Majesky on the right, with the scribe Rabbi tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando Chaim Pape at the ceremony to begin writing Lake Mary’s (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa 32810. 407-599-1180. first Sefer Torah. PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 How this 31-year-old Londoner became Poland’s best-known (and most controversial) Jew Polish Jewry. In 2016, Daniels signed a general agreement of cooperation with the cultural group TSKZ, the country’s largest Jewish organization with 1,200 members. It was a major breakthrough for Daniels, who until that point had few allies within Poland’s Jewish community. But his fame and coziness with the nationalist govern- ment—currently the Euro- pean Union’s bête noire for its alleged inaction on racism, defanging of the Supreme Court and anti-abortion policies—also have exposed Daniels to scathing criticism, including by some leaders of the local Jewish community. Among his most outspoken critics is the chief rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich, Jonny Daniels (l) with Holocaust survivor Moshe Tirosh who is also a critic of the in 2015. current government In an interview for the Daily For- By Cnaan Liphshiz weightlifters to help move ward in November, Schudrich Jewish headstones, provid- said that some say Daniels is MIEDZYRZEC PODLASKI, ing a colorful photo op for “engaged in the world’s oldest Poland (JTA)—In a snowy international media. And in profession” for his ties to that woods near the border with early 2017, Daniels brought government. Cnaan Liphshiz Belarus, Jonny Daniels pulls to Poland former NBA All-Star “He has become a supporter Jonny Daniels, foreground, and Robert Skrupa, a From the Depths volunteer, digging up muddy fishing waders over the Ray Allen for meetings with of the ultra-right wing,” the fragments of Jewish headstones in eastern Poland, Jan. 29, 2015. pants of his tailored business Holocaust survivors and their rabbi said of Daniels. “It’s the suit and grabs a shovel from rescuers. politicization of the Holocaust frequently for their handling munity in post-communist Poland and the global repre- the trunk of his car. Leveraging his exposure that is the most dangerous as- of some Jewish gravesites, Poland, the letter warned of sentative in Israel of the World A London-born Israeli with local politicians—last pect of what he’s doing—and former Nazi concentration rising threats to the Jewish Jewish Congress, to launch a activist for Holocaust com- month alone Daniels appeared the politicization of history.” camps and failure to prevent community from ultrana- withering attack on Daniels, memoration, Daniels, 31, had on national television and the Sergiusz Kowalski, a leader illegal hate speech against tionalists and charged that calling him a “conman” in an worn the suit for a meeting front pages of the left-leaning of B’nai B’rith Poland, called Jews, including during a the government is not doing op-ed published last month last year with Polish govern- Gazeta Wyborca daily, as Daniels a “court Jew who’s nationalist march in Novem- enough to rein them in. in The Times of Israel titled ment officials in the country’s well as the conservative Do trying his best to promote ber. That month, Daniels Countering Hofman’s “In Poland, an anti-Semite, east. And he put on the waders Rzeczy weekly—he has made the anti-democratic propa- filed a complaint with po- claims, Chipczynska insisted a conman and a useful idiot.” shortly after learning at that some powerful allies, includ- ganda and policies of the lice against individuals who it was an accurate observation Weinbaum argues that Ry- meeting of a village road made ing Prime Minister Mateusz ruling Law and Justice party.” shouted anti-Semitic slogans born out of her responsibility dzyk was using Daniels for a of Jewish headstones—which Morawiecki. Daniels hosted And Anna Chipczynska, the at the Warsaw march. to maintain the community’s “charm offensive” in order to he then decided to salvage. Morawiecki at events and even president of the Jewish Com- Yet Daniels has himself security. shed his image as an extrem- Both get-ups are “uni- at his own home in Warsaw, munity of Warsaw, said “people trafficked in classic ultrana- Daniels is also scrutinized ist. Weinbaum also called forms” that Daniels always where Daniels throws Shabbat find it ridiculous what he’s tionalist terminology dur- for his work as a public rela- Daniels a “smooth-talking has with him, he said while dinners for politicians and doing,” accusing him of trying ing television interviews in tions consultant for the state- huckster with a yarmulke struggling to break the fro- journalists—often their first to undermine the commu- Poland. In one interview in owned LOT airline, which is perched on his head” with an zen ground to extract the such experience in a country nity’s elected representatives October with the TVP sta- seen as a conflict of interest “insatiable appetite for self- headstone fragments. He with only 6,000 Jews. by meeting politicians on tion, he linked the criticism by several leaders of Polish aggrandizement, who seems later deposited the stones at a Daniels, who has helped his own. of Poland by some Jews to a Jewry, including Rabbi Haim to have sold his birthright for local Jewish cemetery as part restore hundreds of Jewish Even Daniels’ promotion desire to make money off the Beliak of the Beit Polska group a bowl of Polish porridge.” of a commemoration project headstones and raised mil- of non-Jews who risked their Holocaust. of Progressive Jewish com- If this is true, Rydzyk ap- by the charity that Daniels lions to honor saviors of Jews lives to save Jews in Poland has “There’s such a thing as munities in Poland. parently has paid in hard established in 2014 called during the Holocaust, says his come under attack. Kowalski the Holocaust industry. There Daniels counters by saying currency in the course of the From the Depths. alliances and media profile are branded such efforts, which are Jews—leftist Jews— his work for “a firm that is transaction. “Though I admit I don’t “helping Poles and Jews bridge had the help of govern- benefiting from the Holo- purely a financial enterprise” According to a November usually wear them in layers. their tragic history toward ment officials, an “abuse of caust. That’s the truth,” has no bearing on his Jewish article published in Poland’s This is odd even for me,” he greater understanding that noble rescuers” to help the he said. “The leftist Jewish activism. He has refused calls highbrow and left-leaning added. will reduce mutual suspicion government show a “more media continue to attack by critics to reveal details Gazeta Wyborcza newspa- Odd, perhaps, but none- and anti-Semitism.” civilized face” and to highlight Poland and portray Poland about the funding sources per—not a publication known theless an appropriate dem- This goal, and the need to positive behavior during the as a racist country. They earn for From the Depths, which for any great sympathy toward onstration of the tools that improve the “horrendous situ- Holocaust at the expense of from it. This helps them, for he says does not receive “a Rydzyk—his station sometime Daniels, a public relations ation of Jewish burial sites” in exploring dark chapters of example, to get restitution.” single cent” from the Polish in the last year completely and specialist and former par- Poland, were his motivation complicity by other Poles. That sentiment may be government. abruptly abandoned the con- liamentary aide in Israel’s for becoming involved with Daniels said that “honoring offensive to many Jews in “I am under no legal ob- tent that in 2008 prompted the Knesset, has used to become fieldwork in Poland, said rescuers is nonpartisan.” He Poland and beyond, but it is ligation to disclose this, so I U.S. State Department to call one of the best-known Jews Daniels, whose family hails denies having any sympathy nonetheless echoed by some don’t,” he said. Radio Maryja “one of Europe’s in Poland just four years after from the Eastern European for the Polish far right, whose of the most prominent figures But to many of Daniels’ most blatantly anti-Semitic moving here. It was through nation. His grandfather fled activists often accuse him of in Poland’s fractious Jewish critics in Poland, the thorni- media venues.” a mix of hard work, strategic the country for the United being a Russian, American or community—an environ- est issue of all is his close Even critics of Daniels say alliances with some locals and Kingdom after surviving a Israeli spy working to under- ment that many members relationship with a Catholic he deserves credit for this Poland’s right-wing govern- lynching. mine Polish sovereignty. describe as toxic, rife with priest who for years headed a change. ment, publicity stunts and an “I felt, and I still feel, that “My critics within the Jew- rumors, recriminations, al- radio station that was one of “We all knew Rydzyk and embrace of controversy. it’s my duty. It’s almost as ish community perceive me legations of corruption and the country’s main purveyors his radio station to be anti- Daniels’ first project in though I feel them calling inaccurately as a threat to deep personal animosities. of anti-Semitic propaganda. Semitic, and none of us would Poland was in 2014, when he out to me from their ruined their position,” he said, “so Artur Hofman, president In May, Daniels participated agree to cooperate with Ry- brought over half the Knesset graves,” Daniels said. they attempt to slander me of the TSKZ cultural group with Father Tadeusz Rydzyk in dzyk,” said Klaudia Klimek, an to the former death camp of His successful outreach has instead of cooperating. It’s that is allied with Daniels, a show on Rydzyk’s infamous opposition activist and head Auschwitz using money from earned Daniels praise and ap- regrettable.” defended Daniels as someone Radio Maryja station. Daniels of the Krakow branch of the private donors. The following preciation from many Poles, Israeli politicians, by con- doing “good work” but being even hosted the priest at one TSKZ cultural group. “Then year he partnered with local including some leaders of trast, have had no problem attacked by the “leftist media” of his Shabbat dinners. Jonny came and behavior of visiting Poland on trips orga- and Jewish community lead- In 2007, Rydzyk said that radio changed. This is because nized by Daniels. They have ers. Hofman accused Chip- “Jews were pushing the Polish of Jonny, for sure.” included Ayoob Kara, the czynska, the Warsaw Jewish government to pay exorbitant Daniels is “maybe too close communications minister; leader, of waging a “political private property restitution to the government,” Klimek Hilik Bar, the deputy Knesset war” on the government by claims,” and that Poland’s said, adding that perhaps it speaker and secretary general “exaggerating the country’s president was “in the pocket was unavoidable because they of the Labor party; and Oren anti-Semitism problem” while of the Jewish lobby.” Anna are the ones in power. Custom Printing Invitations & Announcements Hazan, a Likud lawmaker and mismanaging millions in Azari, Israel’s ambassador to And the priest is “still an Digital & Offset Printing Brochures & Booklets Direct Mail Services Forms & Letterheads provacateur. restitution funds. Poland, also hosted Rydzyk at anti-Semite,” but that doesn’t Envelopes Business Cards Reacting to criticism over The alleged “political war” her embassy in a move that matter, Klimek added, “when his ties to the current govern- was a reference to a letter that infuriated some of her critics the interaction with Jonny 407-767-7110 ment, Daniels noted that he Chipczynska co-authored last within the Jewish community. means that radio station 205 North Street • Longwood, FL 32750 worked just as closely with year to a senior politician. Daniels’ relationship with stopped spewing anti-Semitic www.elegantprinting.net the previous one. He said he In an unprecedented act of Rydzyk prompted Laurence poison to millions of listeners. Bring in this ad and receive 18% Discount criticizes Polish authorities protest by the Jewish com- Weinbaum, an expert on Then the outcome is good.” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Alan Sagner, NJ devel- the Fair Play for Cuba Com- clashes with Israeli troops “After further consideration, Arkady Wajspapir, key Moscow Jewish Museum and oper who backed liberal mittee in 1960. during riots in the West Bank I have decided to launch a figure in Sobibor Upris- Tolerance Center is sched- and Jewish causes, is Sagner’s strong opposi- and Gaza. formal investigation into the ing, dies at 96 uled to host an international dead at 97 tion to America’s boycott Amir Abd al-Hamid Abu alleged actions of Governor (JTA)—Arkady Wajspapir, a symposium in memory of the WHIPPANY, New Jersey of Cuba caused friction Musaed, 16, was killed from Greitens.” key figure in the 1943 uprising uprising ahead of its 75th an- (New Jersey Jewish News via between him and some of a gunshot to the chest dur- The accuser’s ex-husband at the Sobibor death camp, niversary. Russian President JTA)—Alan Sagner, a former his colleagues in his local ing clashes Friday alongside said he came forward because died in Kiev at the age of 96. Vladimir Putin is scheduled chairman of the Port Author- Jewish community. After the Gaza Strip’s border with he has been contacted numer- Wajspapir killed at least to attend the event. ity of New York and New Jersey Cuban-American Robert Israel, the Palestinian Ma’an ous times by law enforcement one Nazi soldier during the Trump waives Iran and a major benefactor of Menendez was elected to the news agency reported. authorities and the media and uprising—the most bold and sanctions, he says for Jewish and liberal causes and House of Representatives in Ali Omar Kino, also 16, was he wanted to get out in front daring act by Jewish inmates, the last time under the the Democratic Party, died 1992 and appointed to its pronounced dead shortly after of a story that he knew would according to the United current deal Jan. 3 at his home in Palm Foreign Affairs Committee arriving at a Nablus hospital become public. States Holocaust Memorial WASHINGTON (JTA)— Beach Gardens, Fla. He was in 2006, the federation’s CRC with a gunshot wound to his Greitens and his wife, Museum. President Donald Trump 97 years old. backed the future N.J. sena- head, Ma’an also reported. He Sheena, issued a statement He died on Thursday, the waived nuclear sanctions A real estate developer tor’s denunciation of Castro. died in clashes that erupted in on Wednesday night, calling Federation of Jewish Com- against Iran for what the and builder by profession, “Sagner saw that and went the Tel and Iraq Burin villages the affair a “deeply personal munities of Russia wrote in White House said was the final Sagner served as chairman ballistic,” recalled Mallach. “It of southern Nablus in the mistake” by Greitens that the a statement about the Red time under the current deal. of the Port Authority begin- was definitely one of the more northern West Bank. couple dealt with “honestly Army veteran. By the time the next waiver ning in 1977, in an era when uncomfortable conversations In December, the Israel and privately.” The uprising at the camp signing rolls around in 120 the regional transportation I had during my period as the Security Agency documented Greitens said the blackmail in eastern Poland broke out days, Trump wants a new agency expanded rail service CRC director.” a near tripling of terrorist claims were “outrageous” and on Oct. 14, 1943. It got off deal in place that removes and modernized highways in Sagner was born on Sept. attacks against Israelis last “false” in a statement. the ground after the arrival to “sunset clauses” allowing the New York metropolitan 13, 1920, in Baltimore, where month, reaching a two-year French Jews protest Sobibor of several Red Army Iran to resume enhanced area. It also facilitated the he attended public schools high of 249 incidents. release of synagogue veterans with combat experi- enrichment of fissile material revitalization of New York’s before graduating from the The attacks in December bombing suspect ence, including Wajspapir and within a decade, three senior Times Square. University of Maryland and resulted in no fatalities or (JTA)—French Jews pro- Aleksandr “Sasha” Aronovich administration officials said Sagner was a major donor obtaining a master’s degree major injuries to any of tested the release of a man who Pechersky. The group had Friday. Trump wants the to what is now the Jewish in history from Columbia the intended victims. More was extradited from Canada amassed weapons made from bans to be permanent. “He Federation of Greater Me- University. than 90 percent of the inci- on suspicion that he was in- work tools and acted on a plan wants to deny Iran access to troWest NJ, which serves the In 1945 he married Ruth dents recorded in December volved in the 1980 bombing which included neutralizing nuclear weapons forever and area, a former chair of its UJA Levin, the daughter of New involved the hurling of of a Paris synagogue. guards and commanders at not just for 10years,” one of Campaign, a key funder of JCC Jersey real estate developer firebombs. Attacks from CRIF, the umbrella group several crucial points that the officials said MetroWest in West Orange Maurice Levin. She died in the Gaza Strip, including of French Jewish communi- would allow for a mass escape. The officials spoke Friday in and a patron to several local 1995, and a year later he the launching of a total of ties, said on Friday that it The Sobibor Uprising, a conference call for journal- Jewish agencies. He was also married Lenore Green Schot- 19 rockets into Israel, in- was “indignant” about the which took the German ists on the condition they not an early supporter of J Street, tenstein. They divorced in creased dramatically from release of Hassan Diab, a guards by utter surprise with be named. the liberal “pro-Israel, pro- 2006. Sagner also lived in November, when only one Lebanese-Canadian academic tools whose use they autho- The officials said Trump peace” group. South Orange before moving such incident was recorded. accused in the 1980 bombing rized, is widely considered a expected America’s European A former chairman of the to Florida. The leap in the number of of the synagogue on Coper- symbol both of the courage allies who are also parties board of Newark Beth Israel He is survived by his attacks corresponded with nic Street, which killed four of Jewish resistance fighters to the 2015 accord, which Hospital, now Newark Beth daughters, Deborah Sagner an uptick in terrorist activity people. Diab has denied any and the Nazis’ complacency swapped sanctions relief for Israel Medical Center, he Buurma and Amy Sagner following President Donald connection to the act, which and confidence of their abil- a rollback of Iran’s nuclear stood firm in opposing an Pouliot; his son, John; eight Trump’s Dec. 6 declaration Israel and other Western ity to prevent or suppress any program, to join with him in unsuccessful plan to relocate grandchildren; and 11 great- that the United States rec- countries believe was the work actions by them. reworking the deal. He is also the city’s premier hospital to grandchildren. ognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s of terrorists from the Popular Wajspapir was also one of demanding a permanent end the suburbs after the 1967 Lebanese designer takes capital. Front for the Liberation of four inmates who gave the sig- to Iran’s enrichment of fissile Newark riots. Gal Gadot photo off Ins- The December total of 249 Palestine. nal for the uprising, in which material at a grade sufficient Sagner and Martin Levin, tagram after backlash incidents—a 296-percent rise Earlier this week a judge 11 SS officers were killed and for weapons use. As it stands, his brother-in-law and part- (JTA)—The fashion studio over the 84 recorded in No- said the prosecution did not 300 inmates escaped. Iran is currently allowed to ner, are credited with the of the Lebanese designer Elie vember—is also the sharpest have enough “convincing” Wajspapir was ordered enrich uranium to low grades development of the New Saab deleted from Instagram monthly rise in attacks since evidence on Diab and released to kill an SS soldier and a unsuitable for weapons use. Jersey suburb of Livings- a picture of Gal Gadot amid 2014 at least. him. Ukrainian guard in the tailor In a statement later Friday ton, acquiring farmland and rebuke over its ties to the Missouri Gov. Eric Greit- “CRIF calls on the public workshop together with the Trump said those who do not building homes to convert it Israeli actress. ens probed on ex-lover’s prosecution to appeal the Pole Jehuda Lerner. work with him to amend the into a bedroom community The image of Gadot, who blackmail allegations release,” a CRIF spokesperson Armed with axes, Wajs- deal are effectively siding designed to entice Jews in starred in last year’s action (JTA)—A St. Louis pros- wrote in a statement. papir and Lerner, both se- with Iran. Newark and East Orange to thriller “Wonder Woman,” in ecutor said she’d investigate “This release without trial verely emaciated, hid behind “I hereby call on key Euro- move to the suburbs. a blue sash dress by Saab was allegations that Missouri of the main suspect is an a curtain at the workshop in pean countries to join with “Alan had a vision that you accompanied by a description Gov. Eric Greitens threatened insult to the memory of the wait for SS officer Siegfried the United States in fixing could take Livingston, which of the former Israel Defense to blackmail a woman with victims and adds to their Graetschus, the leader of the significant flaws in the deal, at the time had no real Jewish Forces combat trainer as whom he was having an affair. relatives’ pain,” said CRIF Ukrainian guards. An hour countering Iranian aggres- population, and build subdivi- “flawless,” the BBC on Friday Circuit Attorney Kim- President Francis Kalifat in into the ambush, Graetschus sion, and supporting the sions and houses,” said David reported. berly Gardner announced the the statement. stopped at the door and tried Iranian people,” he said. “If Mallach, a former executive Saab’s Instagram post probe Thursday, one day after Separately, a lawmaker for on a coat that the tailors had other nations fail to act dur- director of the Community saw some people share their Greitens admitted to having the far-left France Insoumise made for him. “I stepped from ing this time, I will terminate Relations Committee (CRC) of frustration that a former an extramarital affair but party defended Marwan Barg- behind the curtain, walked our deal with Iran. Those what was then United Jewish member of the Israeli army denied that he blackmailed houti, a Palestinian leader past the officer to the door, who, for whatever reason, Communities of MetroWest would be promoted by the the woman to keep it under who is serving multiple life turned around and hit him on choose not to work with us New Jersey. designer. wraps. sentences in Israel for acts of the head with the sharp edge will be siding with the Iranian “They marketed it very suc- Gadot was wearing the Greitens, a former Navy terrorism. of the axe,” Wajspapir recalled regime’s nuclear ambitions, cessfully,” said Mallach who is dress to the National Board SEAL whose seven military Clémentine Autain said in an interview in 1975 about and against the people of Iran now executive vice chairman of Review awards in New York awards include the Bronze earlier this week in a television the uprising. and the peaceful nations of of the United Israel Appeal, a Thursday, where she and di- Star, became the first Jewish interview that Barghouti “is Out of the inmates who fled the world.” branch of The Jewish Federa- rector Patty Jenkins received governor of Missouri when he not a terrorist but an activist the camp, only 53 escaped the The officials notably did not tions of North America. the Spotlight Award for their was elected in November 2016. and political prisoner.” search-and-destroy raids the say that Trump expected the Beyond his deep concern work on “Wonder Woman.” The affair, which happened Barghouti, a military com- Nazis carried out in retribu- other two nations party to the for Jewish causes, Sagner The deleting of Saab’s in March 2015, before Greitens mander within the armed tion. Of those, only a handful deal—Russia and China—to was a strong advocate for picture has drawn a mixed became governor, was first wing of the PLO during the are still alive today. join in the revision of the deal. progressive groups and Dem- reaction on social media. reported by St. Louis TV sta- second intifada, was sen- All of Wajspapir’s immedi- The three European nations ocratic political campaigns. While one user praised the tion KMOV. tenced by an Israeli court in ate family was murdered in that are party to the deal, His involvement began in decision to remove the post, The ex-husband of the 2004 to multiple life sentences the Holocaust. France, Germany and Britain, 1960, when he joined the another called the whole woman with whom Greitens for planning dozens of deadly “We split up into groups have said that they do not want abortive campaign of Adlai debacle “shameful”. had the affair provided a terrorist attacks. and took off in different direc- to reopen the deal unless all Stevenson, who ran for his “I love and respect Elie secretly recorded tape of her Speaking about Israel, she tions. Our group, consisting parties are agreed. Russia and party’s presidential nomi- Saab, but is he really happy confession to him, which added in the interview with of eleven Soviet prisoners, China are adamantly opposed nation against Sen. John F. an Israeli actress wore a dress included details of their first i24 News: “I think that today went in the direction of the to renegotiating the deal, as Kennedy. he designed?” asked one user, encounter. The woman, who the policies of the Israeli northeast,” Wajspapir said of is Iran. But Sagner later found the Lebanese journalist Heba met Greitens when she cut government are in a state of his escape, which ended when Trump first called on the success in his efforts to elect Bitar, on Twitter. his hair, said that Greitens radicalization and dangerous he joined resistance fighters. European nations to reopen Democrat Brendan Byrne, an In 2017, her superhero took a photo of her in a com- authoritarianism, it’s a far- After the war he returned to the deal to modifications in underdog candidate, for New blockbuster was banned from promising position to use if right government.” Donetzk and resumed his October; there has been no Jersey’s governorship in 1973. cinemas in Lebanon, among she ever came forward about CRIF has accused the com- profession of engineer. sign that any party to the Sagner was the campaign’s several other Arab countries the affair. munist politician Jean-Luc “The memory of the cour- deal outside Trump is will- finance chairman, and after amid protests over her cast- The couple began divorce Melenchon and other mem- age demonstrated by Wajs- ing to do so. The Europeans Byrne’s victory, he served ing as the title character and proceedings in March of 2016. bers of the Insoumise party of papir and his comrades will have said they are willing to as the new governor’s com- complaints by Islamists that By the November election, the anti-Semitic rhetoric, calling live on for posterity and the consider enhancing sanctions missioner of transportation, it featured immodest images man took to social media, to that party “no better” than the Jewish community of Russia outside the nuclear deal, for and was later his nominee of women generally. call Greitens a “homewreck- far-right National Front party. will continue to do every pos- instance targeting Iran’s to be chairman of the Port 2 Palestinian teens re- er,” according to KMOV. Melenchon has denied sible effort to make sure this missile program and human Authority. ported killed in clashes “The serious allegations making any anti-Semitic happens,” the Federation of rights abuses. Sagner was an investor in with IDF against” Greitens “are very statement, maintaining he Jewish Communities of Russia Trump, the same day he the left-of-center magazine, (JTA)—Two Palestinian troubling,” said Gardner, the is merely a critic of Israel’s wrote in a statement. The Nation, and a founder of teenagers were shot dead in prosecutor, in a statement. policies. Later this month, the JTA on page 15A PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 Winter camping and fighting addiction at America’s first Jewish wilderness therapy program include several hours of hik- A resident of tiny Hagerman, is on the cheaper end of the ing per day, morning prayer Idaho, Stockton, 60, has scale for such programs. With focused on mindfulness and spent decades working with a typical stay in a wilderness meditation, preparing meals troubled youth in wilderness therapy program averaging by an open fire, and the daily settings and was struck by about 60 days, that amounts setting up and breaking down how many Jewish kids had to approximately $30,000 per of camp sites. Participants gone through such programs. residency. will learn primitive skills like “There are some wilder- Scholarships of up to $200 starting a fire from nothing ness programs out there that per day are available for the but natural materials or have almost 40 percent Jew- Colorado program, which is making a flute out of aspen ish participation,” Stockton partially supported by the wood And they will have time said. “This is a huge need We Charles and Lynn Schuster- to work on their individual weren’t doing anything.” man Family Foundation. Bock therapy assignments. Though some programs is a veteran of the Schuster- The Jewish component of have been willing to accom- man Fellowship, a leadership BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy modate Jewish needs around program run by the Schus- will bring elements of Jewish kosher food and avoiding terman Foundation that is wisdom to bear on the chal- certain activities on Shab- designed to help participants lenges facing individuals in bat, that isn’t always feasible. use Jewish organizational their own lives. Family rela- More significantly, many leadership to create transfor- tionships, for example, may be of these programs tap into mational change in the world. The wilderness therapy program will draw upon the support, strength and guidance that addressed through stories in spiritual themes, particularly In its first year, BaMid- the Jewish tradition offers to those seeking to overcome adversity. Genesis, Hanselman said, like Native American spirituality, bar Wilderness Therapy will the conflict between Joseph which to those involved in the break over the summer while By Ben Harris really central to how I expe- ranch in a national forest 90 and his brothers. The story BaMidbar program seemed Ramah overnight camp is in rienced that program,” Han- minutes from Denver. of Nachshon ben Aminadav, like a missed opportunity. session to allow for tweaking When Jory Hanselman selman recalled. “I was there “When you go out into the the biblical figure who led the “Wilderness therapy pro- and evaluation. But eventu- was a high school student, over Passover. And while I was wilderness, you just become Jewish people into the Red Sea grams rely heavily on Native ally the program will operate she found herself struggling there I really was impacted by open to all sorts of change,” during the Exodus, is used to American metaphor, storytell- year-round, including during on multiple fronts. A family this idea of leaving oppression, said Rabbi Eliav Bock, direc- teach courage in the face of ing and ritual to help students the chilly mountain winters member was wrestling with leaving these things that were tor of Ramah of the Rockies. the unknown. understand their wilderness that can see nighttime tem- addiction and mental illness. holding me back and finding “When you go into the wild- “This is a story that’s re- experience in the context of peratures drop well below And two friends died suddenly, a path forward to my own ness, you strip away a lot of ally central to the philosophy a vision quest and rite of pas- zero. Ramah will outfit all one from suicide and another self-liberation and being in the noise we have around behind the program, this idea sage,” Hanselman said. participants for the elements, from an overdose. a healthier, stronger place.” us—family, drugs, bad influ- that it’s challenging to leave “The Jewish tradition pro- providing heavy duty boots, “I was in a place where I Beginning in late January, ences. You take somebody out a difficult situation,” Hansel- vides such powerful support, sub-zero sleeping bags and was really struggling to deal Hanselman will begin to offer of normal circumstances and man said. “For our students, strength and guidance,” she other essential outdoor gear. with that loss along with other young Jewish adults the force them to confront who it’s about understanding that noted. “Why must we turn to In really cold weather, partici- taking into consideration the opportunity to address sig- they are as a person, what it doesn’t take a character other traditions to find rituals pants will sleep in teepees with secondary trauma of living in nificant life challenges using their core values are.” that’s put on a pedestal to that help us mark and effect a mobile wood stove for heat. a home where mental illness the same strategies, albeit in Participants in BaMidbar always be the one to create change, stories that speak The first participants are and addiction were playing out a Jewish framework. Wilderness Therapy will spend change. You have agency to facing and overcoming scheduled to arrive near the in a very real way,” Hansel- Hanselman is the direc- about half their time at the over the course of your life. adversity, and values that end of January, with more to man said. tor of BaMidbar Wilderness camp’s base facility, where Sometimes it takes walking help us define our personal follow. To help her cope, her par- Therapy, a new program that they will sleep in canvas tents out into the unknown without understanding of living well? This article, sponsored by ents sent her to Utah to a pro- its backers say will be the first and have access to trained knowing what’s before you Judaism speaks to that so and produced in partner- gram in wilderness therapy. Jewish one in the country and therapists who will work with and taking that step to make strongly already.” ship with The Charles and The program employed an is one of only a handful of them on treatment plans. it where you need to go.” Starting in late January, Lynn Schusterman Family outdoors adventure-based such programs that are not Base camp is also where the BaMidbar Wilderness Ther- BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy Foundation, is part of a series approach to aid those facing a for profit. The program will group will spend Shabbat. apy emerged out of a conversa- will have 16 slots available for about how young Jews are range of personal challenges, be housed at Camp Ramah The other half of their time tion several years ago between participants aged 18-26; they transforming Jewish life in including substance abuse, in the Rockies, an outdoor at BaMidbar will be spent on Bock and Cliff Stockton, a may stay as long as necessary. the 21st century. This article addiction and mental illness. adventure Jewish summer excursions in the surround- veteran wilderness educator The program costs $485 per was produced by JTA’s native “My identity as a Jew was camp located on a 360-acre ing forests. The outings will who teaches at Camp Ramah. day, which according to Bock content team.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 S A U C E A M P S A J A R 14 15 16 Gal Gadot, Harvey Weinstein among top 10 A G L E T N E R O B A L E 17 18 19 K A T E H U D S O N S C O T 20 21 22 23 I S R N O A S M O K E D most mispronounced words for 2017 24 25 26 27 28 (JTA)—The names Gal same name and in “Justice according to Babbel, which name “wine-steen,” which has P A U L R U D D B R B 29 30 31 32 Gadot and Harvey Weinstein League,” was fifth on the consulted with the British led to debates among linguists C O A T E D A B L E R were among the top 10 mis- list put out by the magazine Institute of Verbatim Report- who believe his name should 33 34 35 36 37 38 pronounced words of 2017, associated with the online ers, the U.S. Captioning Com- be pronounced “wine-stine,” H A M L E T R A D S A L E 39 40 41 42 43 44 according to Babbel Magazine language learning company. pany and National Captioning rhyming with Einstein, the way A G E W E S Y O M C I A Gadot, who played Wonder Her name is often mis- Canada to ask their profes- it is frequently mispronounced. 45 46 47 48 49 50 Woman in the film by the pronounced with a silent “t,” sional subtitlers about the Other words on the list B U L B D O H S I C K E R 51 52 53 54 consistently mispronounced include coulrophobia, pro- S A B O T N E P A L I words they noticed this year. nounced “cool-ruh-foh-bee- 55 56 57 58 BDS So, just for the record, ah,” the term for a fear of R U G G A L G A D O T 59 60 61 62 63 64 From page 1A IPSC (Ireland Palestine Gadot is pronounced “gah- clowns and definitely related G L O R I A D A E U R I Solidarity Campaign) dott.” No word on whether to the film adaptation of Ste- 65 66 67 68 69 entry to BDS activist Isabel Norge (The Palestine Com- her first name is mispro- phen King’s “It,” and fibro- ׂׂ A E O N J E W I S H S T A R 70 71 72 Phiri, Aassociate general sec- mittee of Norway) Palestina- nounced—it is “gahl,” not myalgia, pronounced “fai- B I K E O M A N I N D I A retary for the World Council komitee “gal” as in a girl. broh-mai-ahl-jyah,” a chronic 73 74 75 of Churches (WCC), because PGS (Palestine Solidar- Weinstein was 10th on the illness with symptoms such S A S S B O Y S P L O T S of her efforts to malign Israel ity Association in Sweden) list. The disgraced Hollywood as widespread muscular pain. and damage it through an eco- Palestinagrupperna i Sverige producer, who appeared fre- Lady Gaga announced this nomic boycott. Upon making PSC (Palestine Solidarity quently in the news in the latter year that she suffers from the that decision, Deri said that Campaign) half of 2017, pronounces his disorder to raise awareness. the authority given to him War on Want as a minister was intended BDS Kampagne specifically for dealing with United States Cohen visitors who arrive in Israel AFSC (American Friends From page 4A such events—in the decades under a false pretense with Service Committee) before. Iran may be in the the intention to encourage AMP (American Muslims nies involves much more than middle of a similar cycle of anti-Israel activity. for Palestine) targeted sanctions and words history, which is why the Following is the complete Code Pink of condemnation—however handful of world governments list of organizations whose JVP (Jewish Voice for Peace) encouraging those are. More who regard the demise of the activists will be denied entry NSJP (National Students broadly, recent history should Islamic Republic as a desirable to Israel. for Justice in Palestine) also remind him that not every end need to stay the course, Europe USCPR (US Campaign for confrontation with tyranny however long it may take. AFPS( (The Association Palestinian Rights) ends in success; the final Ben Cohen writes a weekly France Palestine Solidarité) Latin America overthrow of communism in column for JNS on Jewish af- BDS France BDS Chile 1990 was preceded by bloody, fairs and Middle Eastern poli- BDS Italy South Africa tragic failures—Soviet troops tics. His writings have been ECCP (The European Coor- BDS South Africa marching into Budapest and published in Commentary, dination of Committees and International Prague, the repression of the New York Post, Haaretz, Associations for Palestine) BNC (BDS National Com- the Solidarity labor union The Wall Street Journal and FOA (Friends of Al-Aqsa) mittee) in Poland, to name but two many other publications. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 PAGE 15A including robotics, coding, Jewish Academy of Orlando video iPods, and interactive digital natives. 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Support From page 1A bound to Israel through a absolutely wrong to assume Younger evangelicals are have the potential to think LifeWay respondents were literal interpretation of the that as they get older they will less likely to base their views outside that framework,” white, while 20 percent were could have significant policy Bible, that means you’re in just somehow come around of Israel on theology than she said. black, 13 percent were His- implications. play—you could be pro-Israel, to supporting Israel,” he said. older generations, said the Race also plays a part, said panic and 5 percent belonged With over 3.8 million you could be anti-Israel, de- Evangelicals support Israel Rev. Mae Cannon, the execu- the Rev. Tony Campolo, a to a different group Many members, Christians United pending on your view of the for a variety of reasons, said tive director of Churches for leader of the evangelical left other surveys on evangelicals for Israel is the country’s morality of the conflict,” he Stephen Spector, a professor Middle East Peace, a coalition and a former spiritual adviser tend to poll white evangelicals largest pro-Israel group. told JTA. at Stony Brook University who of 27 mostly liberal church to President Bill Clinton. as a separate group, noted And while predominantly Brog said he also found has published a book about denominations. “Black people often identify Spector, saying that includ- Jewish groups such as the that there was “an industry Christian Zionism. “While people 55 and older, with the Palestinians. Namely ing non-whites may result American Israel Public Affairs of taking young Christian Prophecies about Israel’s their view toward Israel may they see the Palestinians as a in lower levels of support for Committee are influential, leaders on trips to the Middle role in the end of days play be very theologically founded, group of colored people op- Israel. many liberal American Jews East, where they were fed a role for some evangelicals, if they’re dispensationalists pressed by white domination,” In 2014, CUFI launched the have become more critical of a really dishonest view of although it is far from the only or Christian Zionists, these Campolo told JTA. Israel Collective, an initiative Israel in recent years as its conflict.” In a 2014 article, reason, according to Spec- types of theologies are a little Indeed, the survey found targeting young Christians government has turned more he cited the Telos Group, the tor. God’s promise regarding less prevalent or less overt in that 50 percent of African- through short videos about to the right and failed to make Global Immersion Project the Jews in Genesis 12:3 (“I the millennial generation,” American evangelicals had a Israel and trips to the country. concessions to non-Orthodox and the Holy Land Trust as will bless those who bless you, Cannon told JTA. Dispensa- positive view of Israel—the Brog says it has been success- denominations. examples of organizations and him who curses you I will tionalists believe that Israel lowest among all groups. ful in swaying many young In 2012, CUFI noted a promoting what he called a curse”), the belief that Jews as a nation will embrace Jesus Many young white Chris- evangelicals. decline in support for Israel pro-Palestinian or biased view are God’s chosen people and in advance of the Second tians are joining mega “Some of the worst mani- among younger Christians, of the conflict. the fact that Israel is the only Coming. churches where pastors often festations of this turn against said the group’s founding Josh Ahrens, CUFI’s mil- democracy in the Middle East Cannon said that while preach a pro-Israel narra- Israel were quickly neutral- director, David Brog. lennial outreach coordinator, are all central to evangelical “a zero-sum game” attitude tive, while black evangelical ized, which is great,” he said. That change was in part be- said millennial support for support for the Jewish state. regarding the Israeli-Pales- churches are increasingly “But still at the end of the day cause millennial evangelicals Israel should not be taken “I think for most American tinian conflict is common identifying with the Palestin- you have a generation that’s are less likely to take the Bible for granted. evangelicals they just have among older evangelicals, ians over Israel, according to approaching the issue differ- literally, according to Brog. “We should be concerned the impression God loves the younger Christians are more Campolo. ently, that is really saying, Evangelical support for Israel by a tendency on the younger Jews, has chosen the Jews and open to nuanced views. “There’s a real split there,” ‘before I choose which side is often driven by theology. generation to be ambivalent they want to be on God’s side,” “I think millennials are he said. I’m on, I want to know which “Once you’re no longer toward Israel, and we would be Spector told JTA. some of the people who Sixty-two percent of the side is more moral.’” Sanctions From page 1A waived the nuclear sanctions, of the Iranian parliament. on the Central Bank, and there The sanctions, when they are Iran’s missile programs to its imposed new sanctions on Other sanctions target sup- had been reports that Trump in place, target third parties nuclear program. Trump has any party to the deal outside Iran for its human rights pliers of Iran’s military and would impose new sanctions, overseas that deal with Iran said that the nuclear deal, Trump is willing to do so. The abuses and its military ad- Iran’s cybersecurity sector, albeit not for reasons related and have the effect—because which he called the “worst Europeans have said they are venturism. which the administration of- to Iran’s nuclear development. of the reach of the U.S. dol- deal in history,” was flawed in willing to consider enhancing Most prominent among the ficials said plays a central role Had he sanctioned the bank, lar—of severely inhibiting part because it did not address sanctions outside the nuclear 14 individuals and entities in censorship in Iran. there was speculation that trade with Iran. missile development. deal, for instance targeting named in the new sanctions Notably absent from the Iran would view the deal as Trump also wants Congress Congress has so far shown Iran’s missile program and was Sadegh Amoli Larijani, entities was Iran’s Central effectively abrogated. to impose new strictures on little interest in using legisla- human rights abuses. who heads Iran’s judiciary and Bank. The nuclear deal re- Under U.S. law, U.S. busi- dealing with Iran, including tion to undercut or change Trump, the same day he who is brother to the speaker moved a number of sanctions nesses may not deal with Iran. a law that would explicitly tie the current Iran nuclear deal. Appelfeld From page 5A is one of the reasons why grew up on the same street the Holocaust, wrote about man invited me, Appelfeld the concentration camps: he was as widely read in the in Bukovina as the novelist- the experience and didn’t and the American novelist “shoes, eyeglasses, thimbles, Unlike the other notable Diaspora as within Israel essayist Joseph Roth and the end his life by suicide. Each E.L. Doctorow to speak at coats, hats, wallets, scarves, Israeli fiction writers—A.B. itself—a European writer German poet Paul Celan, of the others—Celan, Primo Yale University about the prosthetics, teeth...” Yehoshua, Amos Oz and displaced in the new Jewish the latter also a Holocaust Levi, Jerzy Kosinski, Piotr fictional and testimonial Simple possessions, em- David Grossman—Appelf- homeland. survivor. What a glittering Rawicz, Jean Amery, Tadeusz elements of Holocaust litera- blematic of a lost world. eld wrote mostly about the Which all made sense for literary address, an urban Borowski and even Bruno ture. (Yes, I did feel humbled Cruelly taken away and impending dead and the other reasons of European incubator of Jewish writing Bettelheim—did. The only and outmatched.) Appelfeld forever gone. broken remains of Jewish life symmetry. No one would of the highest order. Three one to live and write in Israel, spoke about his use of fic- And the more precious: before and after the Holo- have wished such a child- men of short stature, but however, was Appelfeld. Per- tion to conceal some truths Hartman died last year; caust. Among Israeli society hood on anyone, but fate giant Jews with outsized haps his contributing role in while revealing perhaps far Doctorow, the year before. starting anew and glorifying cares little for what’s fair, reputations, preordained to the resurrection of his people more profound emotional And now Appelfeld, gone, too. the bronzed farmers and and Appelfeld was uniquely recall and retell. enabled him to look beyond ones. Doctorow, cagily, ap- Thane Rosenbaum is a chiseled soldiers of the IDF, equipped to make fine use Appelfeld was also linked the nightmare and sidestep proached the lectern and novelist and the author of Appelfeld was admired, but of so rich a legacy—and to Celan in other ways. Along the trauma. merely recited an inventory “The Golems of Gotham,” regarded as a relic of a time proximity to fellow men of with Elie Wiesel and Imre Over a decade ago, the lit- of personal artifacts the “Second Hand Smoke,” the nation wished to forget, European letters. Although Kertesz, Appelfeld was among erary scholar and Holocaust Nazis had confiscated from “Elijah Visible” and, most or at least gloss over. This younger by several years, he the few writers who survived survivor Geoffrey Hart- Jews as they first entered recently, “How Sweet It Is!” JTA From page 13A Bank. The nuclear deal re- to impose new strictures on Also facing closure are mately compromising Israeli special projects and activities moved a number of sanctions dealing with Iran, including the Israeli embassies in Ire- diplomacy’s efforts. worldwide. waived the nuclear sanctions, on the Central Bank, and there a law that would explicitly tie land, Belarus, Eritrea, the Officials threatened to close The bulk of the foreign min- imposed new sanctions on Iran had been reports that Trump Iran’s missile programs to its Dominican Republic, the 22 offices abroad out of Israel’s istry annual budget of $470 for its human rights abuses would impose new sanctions, nuclear program. Trump has consulate in the Indian city total of 103 to justify the pay million is spent on overhead, and its military adventurism. albeit not for reasons related said that the nuclear deal, of Bengaluru and an embassy raises. But in negotiations be- leaving meager funding for Most prominent among the to Iran’s nuclear development. which he called the “worst in either Latvia or Lithuania, tween the foreign and finance projects and special activities 14 individuals and entities Had he sanctioned the bank, deal in history,” was flawed in Yedioth Aharonoth reported ministries, the number was Hanan Godar, the head of named in the new sanctions there was speculation that part because it did not address Friday. lowered to seven, to be closed the Foreign Ministry workers was Sadegh Amoli Larijani, Iran would view the deal as missile development. The cutbacks were blamed down by 2022. union, called the closings “an who heads Iran’s judiciary and effectively abrogated. Congress has so far shown on a series of agreements Israel’s Ministry of Foreign unfortunate decision that who is brother to the speaker Under U.S. law, U.S. busi- little interest in using legisla- that give envoys and local Affairs will also cut 50 employ- will reduce the ministry’s of the Iranian parliament. nesses may not deal with Iran. tion to undercut or change embassy employees pay raises ees by 2022, many of them ability to face international Other sanctions target sup- The sanctions, when they are the current Iran nuclear deal. to the tune of $11.75 million. through early retirement. challenges.” He accused the pliers of Iran’s military and in place, target third parties Israeli consulate in Staff staged demonstrations The treasury will allocate Ministry of Finance of “ig- Iran’s cybersecurity sector, overseas that deal with Iran Atlanta, 5 embassies to and even strikes in recent another $51 million to help noring the urgent need” for which the administration of- and have the effect—because close next year years to protest their wages the foreign ministry com- more funding for the foreign ficials said plays a central role of the reach of the U.S. dol- (JTA)—Israel is closing its and demand raises, arguing pensate for the loss of seven ministry. Godar was a leader in censorship in Iran. lar—of severely inhibiting consulate in Atlanta and em- meager salaries—some as offices abroad. This sum will in the fight to obtain raises in Notably absent from the trade with Iran. bassies in six other countries, low as $1,200 per month for come on top of $24 million salaries for foreign ministry entities was Iran’s Central Trump also wants Congress citing budget cutbacks. career diplomats—were ulti- currently allocated toward employees. PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 19, 2018 A Broadway veteran joins Amy Schumer in Steve Martin’s Jewy new play
Deadline.com says Shamos In “Meteor Shower,” how- vah. So we were more religious “is priceless as the zhlubbish ever, he says “there’s a story than our parents had been.” Norm,” who is the “mushy and a meaning, but it’s OK if Shamos and his wife, ac- husband” to the character you take a couple of minutes tress Nina Hellman, have an played by comedian Amy to let something funny hap- 8-year-old son and a 10-year- Schumer. And the Los An- pen that’s purely for the joy old daughter. He says the geles Times calls Shamos of laughing.” family is “culturally Jewish, “the strongest actor in the Shamos does deliver his in terms of Passover and quartet,” which in addition share of outright jokes in the Hanukkah and things like to Schumer features comedy play, which takes place in Ojai, that.” The kids don’t attend star Keegan-Michael Key and California, during a striking Hebrew school. Broadway powerhouse Laura celestial event. When Norm “Now that we have children, Benanti, both well-known for is asked if stars are visible I don’t know where we’re go- TV roles. in that area, he replies, “Of ing,” he says. The celebrated Schumer, course. They’re out shopping Shamos knows, however, who recently explored her every weekend!” where his career is going, Eastern European Jewish But most of the laughs he and that’s in the right direc- heritage on the PBS series gets can’t be followed by a tion. He has had important TV “Finding Your Roots,” and rimshot. They’re born of the roles in “Better Call Saul” and Shamos, the son of New intricate, hilarious interplay “Nurse Jackie” and played an York Jewish parents who between Shamos and Schum- actor who is memorably of- were married in Manhattan’s er, along with one sight gag in fed in the 2014 Oscar winner Temple Emanuel, bring an particular that might best be “Birdman or (The Unexpected indefinable but unmistakable described (without spoiling it) Virtue of Ignorance).” Two sense of Jewishness to their as a watershed moment. reviews of “Meteor Shower” on-stage marriage, despite Early in 2017, Shamos call him “Mr. Reliable” and the lack of any references portrayed a very different kind “a Broadway reliable.” Matthew Murphy in the play to the couple’s of character, a Jewish studies What does that mean to From left, cast members of “Meteor Shower”: Keegan-Michael Key Jeremy Shamos, Amy ethnicity. professor, in the Roundabout him? Schumer and Laura Benanti. In a story about “Meteor Theatre Company’s produc- “I’m like vanilla ice cream— Shower,” The New York Times tion of Steven Levenson’s “If good with any topping!” he By Steve North reer of actor Jeremy Shamos: In reviews for “Meteor notes, “Comedy of the type I Forget.” says, laughing. “I consider it extravagant praise for playing Shower,” the new Broadway that sustained the commer- “It’s an incredible play to be an honorable expression. NEW YORK (JTA)—It’s a some less-than-extravagant comedy by Steve Martin, cial theater for decades— about the complications of be- Being reliable, especially in recurring theme in the ca- characters. the entertainment website verbal and domestic, often ing Jewish at the end of the last theater, means they can sit involving Jews—has petered century,” Shamos says. “If you back and feel they’re in good out as a genre.” Martin’s story look at the Jewish-American hands. That’s a good thing.” of two very different kinds of journey, it’s a complicated And with four major talents couples revives that category time to be very religious on stage at once, the audience of theater in a big, loud, and because that feels sometimes is in for a treat, especially New yes, Jewish way. like you’re not living in the when the unexpected occurs. “Jewish humor is so suc- world of America. But if you “We have had moments of cessful and so much a part of live completely in the world cracking each other up. And the vocabulary of comedy,” of America and forget your in this show in particular, it Neighbors says Shamos, “that we almost Jewish traditions, then you’re seems like a real opportunity Wouldn't don’t recognize it as Borscht forsaking your religion in a for something to happen,” WE ALL LOVE Belty kind of humor, or even way.” Shamos says. “One time the older than the Borscht Belt. Shamos finds echoes of that top of a martini shaker fell on A CONVENIENT I think there’s been a shying in his own family’s saga. the stage and rolled around, youwantto away from jokes that set each “Both of my parents were and Amy, who’s the quickest GAS STATION, other up and knock each other Reform enough that neither person I’ve ever known, picked but when there are down in that Neil Simon kind had a bar or bat mitzvah. We it up and said, ‘Oh, it’s heads; of way.” moved from New York to Den- it’s good luck!,’ which was plans to put one on Shamos, 47, attributes that ver, and my sister and I went completely random. That got the property next to know to what he called “an element to the kindergarten, Sunday a big laugh. 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