Editorials ..................................... 4A Op-Ed .......................................... 5A Calendar ...................................... 6A Scene Around ............................. 9A Synagogue Directory ................ 11A JTA News Briefs ........................ 13A WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 42, NO. 24 FEBRUARY 16, 2018 1 ADAR, 5778 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ The truth behind the Pulse massacre Shown here (l-r): Yasmine Mohammed, Asra Q. Nomani and Orli Peter, Ph.D. Twenty months after the panel discussion—titled terrorist attack at Pulse Three women, One world, Nightclub, three courageous One peace—will be held Sun- women—a Muslim reformer, day, Feb. 18, at the American a Jewish feminist and an ex- Legion Post 53, 2874 Sanford Muslim—each of whom have Ave in Sanford. A coffee/pastry first-hand experience with the reception till be held at 11 Participants in the 2017 BBYO International Convention held in Dallas, Texas. trauma resulting from these a.m., and the panel discussion attacks, will hold an honest, will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. responsible and long overdue They will discuss how the discussion about the causes of Pulse massacre came to hap- BBYO hosts International bigotry and terrorism. This Women’s interfaith Pulse on page 15A Convention in Orlando ORLANDO—At a time when young their own. IC is one of the largest Jewish Wambach, Olympic Gold medalist and Annual J Ball people are socializing more online and communal leadership events in North FIFA Women’s World Cup champion; interacting less in person, thousands of America and the single-largest gathering and MK Omer Barlev, member of the teens converged on Orlando Thursday, of Jewish teen leaders worldwide. Israeli Knesset. There will also be video will be rockin’ Feb. 15 for the BBYO International Con- Among the many slated to address addresses from Nikki Haley, U.S. ambas- vention, which goes through Monday, the crowd at BBYO International Con- sador to the United Nations, and Justin On March 14, The Roth Feb. 19. With over 3,000 teens from 36 vention 2018 are Aly Raisman, World Trudeau, Canadian prime minister. Family JCC will host the countries, and thousands of educators, Champion gymnast and best-selling As attendance at IC skyrockets each biggest party of the year—its thought and business leaders, celebri- author; Jason Kander, CNN & Crooked year, the event is a case study for teens annual JBall. Rock the night ties, political figures and philanthropists Media contributor, and Missouri’s 39th showing increased demand for high- away from 6:30-9:30 p.m. to coming together for BBYO International secretary of state; Caryl Stern, president quality Jewish experiences with their the music of Michael Andrew Convention over Presidents Weekend, and CEO of UNICEF USA; Josh Peck, actor peers. This year’s convention theme, and the J Life Magazine this epic event will offer opportunities for and social media influencer; Susan Bro, “Together We Will,” speaks to today’s Swing Band at the Orlando Jewish teens to connect with their peers mother of Heather Heyer and co-founder Science. and consider how to make the future of The Heather Heyer Foundation; Abby BBYO on page 15A This year’s honoree to receive the Harriet Weiss JCC Legacy Award is Carol McNally, who has inspired Orlando Hadassah presents countless children as the di- rector of the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning ‘Un après-midi à Paris’ Center for 29 years. While tripping the light The Orlando Chapter of Ha- her tireless efforts on behalf cancer, chronic obstructive fantastic, chomp on heavy dassah presents “An afternoon of Orlando Hadassah. This pulmonary disease, and breast Jazz singer, bandleader hors d’oeuvres, conquer the and actor Michael Andrew. in Paris,” the annual Bunny annual charity event is a per- cancer combined. Although open bar, sift through the Rosen Women’s Heart Health manent memorial to Rosen women share many of the silent auction, and play at the please e-mail register@or- Luncheon and Fashion Show, and her endeavors in support same risk factors as men, at- gaming tables. landojcc.org with the names on Sunday, March 4, 2018. of Hadassah’s good works for risk women are less likely to The attire is dressy casual & ages of your children. The The Bunny Rosen Women’s Jews in Israel and worldwide be tested or treated in a timely or business-casual clothes— $15 fee includes activities and Heart Health Endowment and in particular all women manner. And when presenting even though it is called a Ball, pizza at the science center. was established to honor the at home and abroad. with the same symptoms or this isn’t a formal event. All proceeds benefit The memory of Bunny Rosen for The Luncheon and Fash- risk factors, women are less General admission is $100; Roth Family JCC. ion Show will be held at The likely to be referred for diag- preschool and J University The Science Center is Alfond Inn with apparel pro- nostic testing that would be parents, JAO families and se- located at 777 E. Princeton vided by Evelyn and Arthur standard for men. nior citizens (65+), $75. Street, Orlando. For more in- Boutique of Palm Beach and Hadassah promotes Every If you require babysitting, formation, call 407-645-5933. Winter Park. Beat Counts TM to get the Everything about this word out to women that venue would have delighted cardiac screenings are a key Rosen, who gave this event her factor in heart disease preven- New entrance at JCC highest priority and worked tion. The program pioneers Bunny Rosen, Z”L Beginning Monday, Feb. possible logjams through our tirelessly to make it the hap- in teaching women how to 12, The Roth Family JCC’s main entrance and lobby. This pening of the year. prevent heart disease through promote women’s heart health preschool entrance was per- is a complication the staff Every Beat Counts TM is heart health programs, edu- in the greater Orlando Area. manently relocated to within purposefully chose to take on Hadassah’s Women’s Heart cational materials, a walking The luncheon and fashion the JCC, no longer allowing for in order to create a safer JCC. Health program and was program and an awareness show is open to the public. direct access from the park- “We ask that everyone founded to educate women campaign about this No.1 The menu offers a choice ing lot. The exterior facing please be patient as we all about the risks, detection killer of women. of Pan Seared Snapper or preschool doors that open to get used to the new nor- and prevention of heart dis- Orlando Hadassah is com- Wild Mushroom Ravioli. The the parking lot will become mal. Please remember to ease, the No.1 cause of death mitted to promoting heart couvert is $45 per person and emergency exit only doors for scan your JCC membership among women in the U.S. disease awareness through tables of 10 are available. Make the preschool. card even when there’s a line,” and worldwide. One in three Every Beat Counts in coordina- Checks payable to Hadassah. The new preschool entrance said Robby Etzkin, executive women over the age of 20 has tion with the chapter’s “Saving Send checks, meal selections is across from the sports and director. some form of cardiovascular Heartbeats” program which and table reservations to: fitness hallway. It will be the disease. Here’s an alarming prepares women to perform Orlando Hadassah, 1253 only entrance and exit from reality: 500,000 women in the CPR until the Paramedics Eggleston Drive, DeLand, the preschool. With nearly US die of heart disease every arrive” The Bunny Rosen FL 32724 300 children in the school, year. Heart disease kills more Luncheon and Fashion show For more information, call this will create additional women than stroke, lung contributes charitable funds to 407-415-6892. foot (and stroller) traffic and PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Mossad agent tells story of capture and trial of Adolf Eichmann The Holocaust Memo- death camps, sat in a court- at 55 Fifth Street South in rial Resource & Education room for a trial that would St. Petersburg, Florida. Center of Florida, in part- be among the first in his- Avraham is a world- nership with the Florida tory to be completely tele- renowned expert in Mossad Holocaust Museum, will vised. The trial captivated operations, lecturer, writer, sponsor a conversation millions of people across exhibition and film pro- with Mossad agent Avner the globe and it was the first ducer, and curator. He is Avraham on Wednesday, time many of the details currently a senior advisor Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. of the Holocaust were re- to the Hollywood film Avraham curated the vealed. The dramatic story “Operation Finale.” In the exhibit titled Operation behind one of the world’s past, Avraham served as a Finale: The Capture & Trial most notorious escaped major in the Israel Defense of Adolf Eichmann, which Nazi war criminals being Forces, an intelligence of- is on exhibit at the Florida brought to justice is told ficer, and a detective in the Holocaust Museum in St. using recently declassified Israel Police. Petersburg, Fla. His talk will artifacts from the Mossad, There will be a short Q&A feature “behind the scenes” Israel’s Secret Intelligence following his presentation. stories of the capture of Service. Operation Finale: This program is gener- Adolph Eichmann and the The Capture & Trial of Adolf ously sponsored by Patti importance of his trial. Eichmann opened to the and Roy Ambinder. Fifty-six years ago, Adolf public on Saturday, Feb. 10, For more information re- Eichmann, who had been in and is on display through garding the Holocaust Cen- charge of transporting mil- July 15, 2018 at The Florida ter’s programs and exhibits, Avner Avraham, former Israeli Mossad agent and curator of “Operation Finale: The lions of European Jews to Holocaust Museum, located see www.holocaustedu.org.