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RAISE, the Jewish Fed- eration of Greater Orlando’s work and social skills train- Beth Kissileff ing program for adults with The installation outside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh was unveiled Sept. 12, 2019. special needs has unveiled two new logos. Both can be seen on RAISE’s Facebook page. One logo will be used for the Artwork by children around the world local ongoing program and the other, designated “RAISE on the Road,” will be used was a volunteer as a RAISE installed at Pittsburgh’s synagogue as RAISE begins to market job coach. Soon thereaf- this unique and successful ter, Breeden opened ASD By Beth Kissileff works were selected by members of the art project, told those gathered for the concept to other Jewish com- Achievement Center. In three congregations that were meeting unveiling Thursday. “We tried to think munities across the country. partnership with Bright Feats PITTSBURGH (JTA)—An art instal- at Tree of Life when a gunman killed 11 about what we could do and realized The new logo for the RAISE Directory, the program offers lation consisting of works submitted worshippers there last October. the tarps were a blank canvas. What do program was designed by young adults on the autism by children from around the world was Since the shooting, the synagogue you do with a blank canvas? You paint a the senior graphic designer spectrum an opportunity to unveiled at the Tree of Life synagogue building has been surrounded by blue picture on it.” of ASD Adult Achievement learn new vocational skills in in Pittsburgh. tarp. The scene was depressing to In April, the three congregations began Center. Founder and presi- “#Hearts Together: The Art of Rebuild- synagogue members and neighbors, soliciting artistic contributions online. dent of ASD, Paula Breeden, RAISE on page 14A ing” features 101 works of art printed who wanted something more uplifting In all, 224 submissions were received on canvas that are wrapped around the and cheerful. from 11 states and New Zealand. All the synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill “The dismal scene at the corner here submissions can be seen online. neighborhood. did not reflect who we are and did not The October shooting was the deadliest Gantz spurns Among those who submitted the art project the message that we wanted to act of violence against American Jews. were children from Columbine, Colorado; project back to the community,” Laurie Last month, federal prosecutors said Newtown, Connecticut; and Parkland, Zittrain Eisenberg, a longtime member they will seek the death penalty for the Netanyahu Florida—all sites of mass shootings. The of Tree of Life who had the idea for the alleged gunman. (JNS)—Blue and White leader Benny Gantz rejected Israeli Prime Minister Ne- tanyahu’s call to join a unity 5 things to watch after Israel’s government under the Likud leader’s leadership, stat- ing that he would be prime too-close-to-call election minister of a potential unity government. By Marcy Oster incumbent’s Likud and the “I am interested [in] and challenger’s Blue and White intend to form a broad, liberal JERUSALEM (JTA)—The remain within a seat of each unity government under my morning after Israel’s sec- other. leadership,” Gantz said in a ond national election in five More important, neither statement ahead of Blue and months, the results are still candidate appears able to form White’s first faction meeting unclear. a governing coalition outright since the elections. According to the latest with allies on the right or the “To form a unity govern- vote count, Prime Minister left. In the 120-seat Knesset, ment you do not come forward Benjamin Netanyahu is trail- the right won 55 seats and its with political blocs and spins Benny Gantz ing his rival, Benny Gantz, by opposition, comprised of the but rather honesty, states- the slimmest of margins: The left and center, won 56. But 61 manship, responsibility and 13 seats according to lat- seats are needed for a majority. seriousness,” he said, refer- est figures, making it the That means the one party in ring to Thursday’s agreement third-largest party in the the middle of the two groups, among the right-wing and Knesset. called Yisrael Beiteinu, could religious parties to conduct Following Gantz’s reply to be the kingmaker. The party, A liberal, national, broad were up half the night looking coalition negotiations to- Netanyahu, Yisrael Beiteinu which is hawkish and secular, unity government made of for other options. gether, under Netanyahu’s leader Avigdor Lieberman is led by former Defense Min- Yisrael Beiteinu, Likud, and The sitting prime minister leadership. similarly criticized the prime ister Avigdor Liberman, and Blue and White,” he said to already has spoken to his Just moments after Gantz’s minister, writing on Facebook he wants to be part of a unity cheers. In the past, he has right-wing base, including the announcement, Netanyahu on Thursday afternoon: “Quit government with Netanyahu called this a “secular unity Orthodox parties. Netanyahu said in a statement, “I was sur- the political exercises, tricks and Gantz. government.” Liberman has also reportedly reached out to prised and disappointed that and shtick. Come sit—you, Despite concerns of voter steadfastly refused to join with the center-left Labor Party, as of now, Benny Gantz still [Blue and White chairman] fatigue in a second election in the Orthodox parties and said which apparently rebuffed refuses to respond to my call Benny [Gantz] and I—in order 2019, the final voter turnout he will not sit in a government him. to meet. The president called to form a broad liberal unity was 69.4 percent. That’s 1.5 with them. Gantz, a former army chief, for a unity government, but government for the future of percent higher than in April. The ex-defense chief is in has said he is open to a unity without a meeting between the State of Israel.” While we wait for the out- a strong position. He liter- government with Likud, but the two major party leaders, According to the latest fig- come, here are five things ally holds the seats that both only if Netanyahu is no longer it is impossible to form a unity ures with 95 percent of ballots to watch from Tuesday’s Netanyahu and Gantz need helming the party. Mean- government.” counted, Gantz’s party won election. to form a government. And while, he is leaving his options “The State of Israel needs 33 Knesset seats, compared Is unity the name of the Liberman, a former club open and reached out to the as broad a unity govern- to Likud’s 31. game? bouncer, told supporters that leader of the Arab-Israeli Joint ment as possible—not an- Liberman doubled down he would not give up his dream List party, Ayman Odeh, who other election and certainly on a unity government in a of unity, no matter what sweet reportedly agreed to meet. not a government that relies speech to supporters Tuesday deals he is offered by Netan- The Arab parties tradition- on anti-Zionist parties,” he night. yahu or Gantz. added, referring to the Joint “We have only one option. 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In 2011, they tional Public Radio in 1978, Roberts’ full name was statement. published “Our Haggadah: and remained associated with Mary Martha Corinne Morri- (JTA)—Cokie Roberts, a She married Steven Rob- Uniting Traditions for Inter- the network as a political com- son Claiborne Boggs, but she pioneering journalist who erts, a Jewish journalist and faith Families,” a guide for mentator until her death. She was first called Cokie by her with her husband wrote an journalism professor at George mixed-faith families in which began working for ABC News brother, who could not pro- interfaith Haggadah and Washington University, in they describe their approach in 1988 as an on-air analyst, nounce Corinne. Her father published a book about their 1966. Over the course of their to celebrating Passover with and served for eight years was Thomas Hale Boggs, a interfaith marriage, has died. careers, the couple collabo- family and friends of all faiths. as co-anchor of its Sunday Democratic congressman Roberts was one of the rated on many occasions, Steve Roberts told the morning broadcast and as from Louisiana, and her few female voices on the air including writing a nationally Interfaith Family website chief congressional analyst, mother, Lindy, was ambas- when she began in the 1970s syndicated news column for “There’s a joke that Cokie is as well as covering politics, sador to the Holy See and and won several prestigious USA Weekend for several years. the best Jew in the family, Congress and public policy then was elected to serve as awards for her work, including The couple co-wrote the and there’s a lot of truth to for “World News Tonight” and a Louisiana congresswoman an Emmy. She was inducted book “From This Day For- that.” Cokie Roberts told The other ABC News broadcasts. in the seat that had been into the Broadcasting and ward,” first published in 2000, Washington Post that she did She won the Edward R. held by her husband until Cable Hall of Fame in 2008. which candidly tells the per- not convert to Judaism for her Murrow Award and the Walter his death, which she held Roberts died Tuesday in sonal story of their interfaith husband because “I couldn’t Cronkite Award for Excellence for 17 years. Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post Washington, D.C., at 75 marriage while discussing the give up Jesus.” in Journalism. She won the She is survived by two chil- via Getty Images from complications of breast wider topic of the state of mar- Cokie Roberts joined Na- Emmy in 1991. dren and six grandchildren. Cokie Roberts How one Jewish school is processing the arrest of a teacher who preyed on children By Ben Sales another Orthodox school in Skolnick inappropriately Joel Avrunin, the parent on the messaging platform rienced abuse. Laura Rizzo, New York City, was arrested touched students or distrib- of a child who allegedly was WhatsApp that allows teach- a victim specialist with the NEW YORK (JTA)—Sit- Friday night by the FBI and uted the photos. sexually abused by a rabbi at ers and students to commu- FBI, said the key is to give ting at the front of a large charged with the produc- According to the FBI’s a Jewish camp in Maryland, nicate in a supervised space. children space and to em- room lined floor to ceiling tion, receipt and possession criminal complaint, Skol- said that schools should hire Parents and administra- phasize that they should not with Jewish holy books, of child pornography and nick admitted that he had an external firm to inves- tors said it appears that feel guilty for their actions. Rabbi Joseph Beyda’s voice child enticement. He was requested explicit photos tigate Skolnick’s behavior Skolnick was in a group chat “You can’t force a child to broke as he processed, seem- immediately fired by SAR. from 20 to 25 people, most of and the school’s response where students told him talk to a parent,” Rizzo said. ingly in real time, the idea He had taught at Flatbush them children. Beyda said he to it. That’s what SAR did about requests they were “A lot of kids feel like it’s that a trusted teacher had from 2012 to 2018. believes that many Flatbush following revelations that getting for explicit photos. their fault, they’re in trouble. preyed on his students. Days after the arrest, students were solicited. Stanley Rosenfeld, an as- The students did not real- They’re afraid to get other “I think the overarching which came only weeks into “The number is really sistant principal at SAR in ize it was Skolnick who was people in trouble. They’re feeling of the administra- a new school year, parents, high,” the principal said. the 1970s who later taught sending the requests. afraid to out their friend who tors and the faculty and the faculty and administration “And it’s not going to be English there, had abused A recent Flatbush gradu- might be a victim. So it’s very board of the school is, we are still in shock. They want surprising to be greater students. ate who attended the event complicated. It’s scary.” know you trust us, we take to know if there is any way than 100, and maybe more “What are the schools said she appreciated having Beyda said the commu- that trust very deeply, we to prevent this in the future, than that.” doing to find out the extent her teachers’ cellphone nity also needs to encourage dedicate our lives to it, we what to tell their kids and Both SAR and Flatbush of his involvement with chil- numbers. people to report abuse rather failed on this,” said Beyda, how to encourage them to have policies governing the dren?” Avrunin asked. “I’d “I think that all of us than hide it for fear of being the principal of the Yeshivah talk about any abuse by reporting of sexual harass- like to see any school first felt more connected to the ostracized. of Flatbush’s Joel Braverman Skolnick. SAR also held ment, teacher communi- hire an outside investigator. teacher if they had our num- “We have an uphill cul- High School. “You could say an open meeting for par- cation with students and Who did he have contact with ber,” she said. “We’re calling tural battle,” he said. “A lot it’s not our fault, but we feel ents to speak with an FBI the boundaries of teacher and what anti-grooming them in the middle of the of our parents are saying, like we failed.” representative and school behavior with students. SAR policies did the schools have night like, ‘I need help with ‘I don’t know why my child Beyda was speaking administrators. conducted a background in place?” this answer, explain this to wouldn’t have said some- Wednesday night at a forum “It’s just very sad that it check before Skolnick was SAR did not respond to a us.’ All of these things. Even thing.’ We teach our children for parents and alumni at took a long time until this hired that came up clean, as JTA request for comment. in school, like, ‘Hey, I’m com- not to say anything. We teach the Brooklyn high school came out in the open,” said did an FBI check. Beyda said Parents at the Flatbush ing late to class, I wanted to our children that when we that was called in the wake the grandmother of one of Flatbush has an extensive event expressed concern get coffee.’ We were very close say something, we might of last week’s arrest of Rabbi Skolnick’s students, who interview and reference- about limiting online con- to the teachers here.” become cultural, societal Jonathan Skolnick, a former declined to give her name for checking process, and now tact between teachers and Parents also expressed outcasts, and that’s the worst teacher charged with solicit- fear of being publicly linked does criminal background students. Beyda said the concern about communicat- possible thing that can hap- ing naked photos of students to the scandal. “But it’s un- checks as well. school is addressing the ing to their kids that they pen to you. It’s a mistake. We for years, going back to at derstandable because people Advocates for preventing issue, creating a service should speak up if they expe- should stop doing it.” least 2012. An FBI special are reluctant to expose such sexual abuse in the Jewish agent sitting to Beyda’s left incidents. It’s sad, and I know community said that the key confirmed the rabbi’s asser- he was a good teacher, he had for schools is to recognize tion: There was no way for the a good reputation. My grand- and prevent what are called Women’s March board member critical of school to have known what daughter and her friends, “grooming” behaviors—ac- Skolnick was doing. they were shocked.” tions such as inviting kids Israel and the FBI removed after 2 days “This is a man who hid in At the Flatbush forum, over for sleepovers or luring plain sight,” said the agent, Spivack reviewed the FBI them to secluded spaces— her public statements incom- phobic smear campaign led Aaron Spivack. “There is investigation of Skolnick’s that lay the groundwork for patible with the values and by the usual antagonists, nothing this school could alleged crimes. The rabbi is abuse. mission of the organization. who have long targeted me, have done. There’s nothing accused of posing as a teen- “If you see a rebbe in- Women’s March will continue my colleagues, and anyone that anybody could have age girl online and soliciting sisting that a child spend to build an inclusive and ef- else who dares speak out in done. A wolf in sheep’s underage boys to send him Shabbos at his house with- fective movement that holds support of Palestinian hu- clothing, if you want to use explicit photos. At least one out any other supervision space for all women.” man rights and the right to that analogy. Predators are boy complied, and Skolnick there, that’s a red flag,” said Billoo is a lawyer who serves self-determination.” predators for a reason. They threatened to release them Asher Lovy, the director of as executive director of the Billoo has called herself a find ways to be predators.” publicly after the boy said he community organizing for San Francisco Bay Area office “proud anti-Zionist” and said Skolnick, who moved last wouldn’t send more. Spivack Zaakah, which combats child of the Council on American- that she does not believe Israel year to an administrative said there is no evidence at sex abuse in the Orthodox Islamic Relations, has a right to exist. She also position at SAR Academy, this time suggesting that community. Her appointment to the has accused Israel of commit- board, along with 16 others, ting war crimes “as a hobby” was announced Monday, the and accused it of “ongoing NY will increase police presence in same day as the announce- apartheid.” ment of the resignation of Among her past tweets, she Jewish neighborhoods for High Holidays founding board members wrote: “the Israeli Defense Zahra Billoo Linda Sarsour, Tamika Mal- Forces, or the IDF, are no bet- By Marcy Oster said not all of them would mayor to make sure the Jew- lory and Bob Bland. They have ter than ISIS. They are both be identifiable. ish population is protected By Marcy Oster been at the center of a con- genocidal terrorist organiza- (JTA)—The New York Po- The NYPD has reported a not just the High Holy Days troversy over allegations that tions,” and that “racist Zion- lice Department said it will 63 percent rise in anti-Semitic but every day, and the sacred (JTA)—A new board mem- they failed to condemn and ists who support Apartheid increase its presence in Jew- hate crimes throughout the responsibility of the NYPD as ber of The Women’s March in some cases fostered anti- Israel” scares her more than ish neighborhoods before and city this year. Brooklyn’s well,” De Blasio said. “We’ve who has disparaged Israel Semitism in the movement. “the mentally ill young people during the High Holidays. heavily Jewish neighborhoods seen the rise of hate crimes and the FBI on Twitter was The Women’s March told the the #FBI recruits to join ISIS.” Increased foot patrols have seen a slew of attacks on in this city even this year voted off two days after she Jewish Telegraphic Agency that Billoo wrote Wednesday and specialized units such visibly Jewish people over the compared to last year, but was appointed. the women were leaving be- that “in looking at the tweets as counterterrorism teams past several weeks. we cannot be afraid.” “Zahra Billoo has been cause their terms had expired. in question, I acknowledge will be deployed throughout O’Neill appeared at a news He added: “We will not ac- removed from board member- In a series of 25 tweets that I wrote passionately. the communities, Com- conference with Mayor Bill cept hatred in New York City.” ship effective immediately,” late Wednesday night, Bil- While I may have phrased missioner James O’Neill de Blasio. Rosh Hashanah begins at the board posted Wednesday loo blamed the decision to some of my content differently announced Wednesday. He “It’s my obligation as sunset on Sunday, Sept. 29. on Twitter. “We found some of remove her on an “Islamo- today, I stand by my words.” PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 The Netanyahu era’s last chapter begins By Jonathan S. Tobin on the left is actually smaller than that of was responsible for breaking down Israel’s leftists was not a winning election strategy. the right-wing religious bloc that are pledged diplomatic isolation in ways that would have That’s especially true since Gantz, and the (JNS)—When Israeli Prime Minister Benja- to support Netanyahu. And when figuring in been unimaginable a generation ago. He built Blue and White, spent both of the 2019 elec- min Netanyahu greeted his supporters at Likud that Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu an international coalition against Iran that has tion campaigns trying to portray themselves Party campaign headquarters on Tuesday Party is, despite Netanyahu’s claims that it is made allies out of formerly hostile Arab nations as even tougher than Netanyahu on security evening, his demeanor as much as his words “left-wing,” clearly on the right in terms of its like Saudi Arabia, and is making steady inroads issues, and just as willing to assert Israeli made the outcome of the vote clear to everyone. stands on security and economic issues, it’s in diplomacy among once-hostile Persian sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and the While he neither claimed victory nor conceded possible to assert that the right still commands Gulf and African nations. The relationships West Bank settlement blocs. Rather than chal- defeat, his body language screamed that he the support of the majority of Israelis. he has forged with President Donald Trump, lenging the consensus on the peace process knew that he had not won. His talk of work- Yet it’s also clear that a majority of Israelis Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian that Netanyahu had forged, Blue and White ing for the creation of a “Zionist” government was an expression of it. rather than the “right-wing” coalition that Lieberman’s refusal to join any government he pledged to build in April when he thought with the ultra-Orthodox parties, and to de- he had triumphed was telling. There will be mand a unity government between Likud and no Likud-led coalition of the party’s natural “Netanyahu’s last decade in power has Blue and White—a tactic that nearly doubled partners on the right and among the religious his total of seats in the latest vote—also parties. And that means the last chapter of the been one of remarkable success for Israel.” demonstrated that some voters who consider Netanyahu era is about to unfold. themselves right-wing on security were more Despite the celebratory air in the Israeli interested in opposing the haredim and ending media that is dominated by his foes, the prime Netanyahu’s reign. minister isn’t finished. If he can keep his party were not worried about the prospect of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created a In the wake of this setback and with a hear- united behind him—no mean feat given the post-Netanyahu era. In this election, the old singular moment in which it could be asserted ing scheduled next month on the corruption predatory ambitions of those who hope to categories of “right” and “left” didn’t determine that it was Israel’s foes that were marginalized charges hanging over him, Netanyahu may be succeed him—the outcome of the coming the outcome. The consensus on the conflict on the international scene, rather than the hard-pressed to maintain control of the Likud, weeks of coalition negotiations is far from with the Palestinians, in addition to how to perennially isolated Jewish state. let alone the right-religious bloc. If Lieberman certain. But with more than 90 percent of the deal with the threat from Iran and Hezbollah, Netanyahu’s ability to maintain Israel’s sticks to his demand for unity, and if Blue and vote counted—and with it looking like Likud credited to Netanyahu that he built over time security without blundering into wars White continues to refuse to join forces with a will finish a close second to Blue and White in is so strong that it actually undermined his whose unintended consequences might Likud led by Netanyahu, then it’s hard to see the competition to be the largest party in the chances of continuing in office. This time be disastrous would also be invaluable in how the prime minister survives. Knesset—the idea of another Netanyahu-led around, Israelis were more focused on the navigating the country through the coming Even if Netanyahu’s unrivaled political government is far from the likeliest outcome. conflict between secular and religious values, years, during which tensions with Tehran skills enable him to outmaneuver his would-be If the Joint List of anti-Zionist Arab parties as well as the notion of whether or not it was and Gaza will continue to produce danger- successors within the Likud and temporarily breaks with precedent and recommends to time for a change at the top. In a very real sense, ous challenges. block Gantz from building a Knesset majority, President Reuven Rivlin that Blue and White Netanyahu was undone by his own success. His problem was that it wasn’t possible to the idea that he can somehow snatch victory leader Benny Gantz should be given a chance By any objective standard, Netanyahu’s last castigate his main opponent as a creature of the from the jaws of defeat and stay in office seems to build a coalition, it could set in motion a decade in power has been one of remarkable left that was discredited by the bloody failure more like a delusion than a realistic scenario. series of events that will mean a new prime success for Israel. of Oslo. Military experience has never been a Netanyahu’s moment on the Israeli political minister. His stewardship of the economy has enabled decisive political advantage in a country in stage isn’t quite over. But its last chapter has The vote was not a straightforward victory a period of tremendous growth and prosperity. which most voters have themselves served in surely begun. for Gantz. The combined total of seats won Israel’s military dominance of the region is the army. But the notion that the chorus line Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of by Blue and White and its smaller partners unchallenged. Just as important, Netanyahu of former chiefs of staff of the Israel Defense JNS—Jewish News Syndicate. Follow him on Forces could be dismissed as starry-eyed Twitter at: @jonathans_tobin.

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don’t see a coalition High Holiday reflections By David Suissa Even the much-discussed union of Likud and Blue and White, which Netanyahu is ap- (Jewish Journal via JNS)—In the midst parently considering, looks like a pipe dream. of all the promises of “coalitions” after the Why? Because it would necessitate two highly By Mel Pearlman intended to be rigid divisions, since every Jew razor-close Israeli elections, who’s doing the unlikely scenarios. The first is that Netanyahu can at one time in his or her life find elements actual math? would be replaced as leader of Likud, something The days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur of belief and doubt from each of the rich of- On one side, you have a right-wing bloc he’d fight to the death. The second is Gantz are devoted not only to examining our relation- ferings of the Jewish experience. that maxes out at 56 seats, and on the other, teaming up with Netanyahu, something he’s ship with God, but also to self-reflection and The 10 commandments articulated in the a center-left bloc that maxes out at 53 seats, sworn he’ll never do. our relationship with others. Torah are simultaneously directed to the Jew- both of them agonizingly short of the magic And in the middle of this messy stalemate Our tradition, developed over more than ish people regarding their behavior toward the number of 61. is Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, who has three thousand years, has created a rich narra- Divine, and are also directed to humanity as a Forget all the fancy analyses—right now, promised he’ll do everything he can to ensure tive of prayers and readings which, selectively whole with regard to how human relationships all that matters are those numbers. a coalition is established so as to prevent yet are an integral part of synagogue services for all and conduct towards one another should be A desperate Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- another “do-over” election. denominations. Included in the High Holiday governed. tanyahu must surely be losing sleep over his But numbers are numbers. No amount liturgy is the retelling of our rich history from The 10 days embracing Rosh Hashanah and missing five seats, which would allow him to of effort from Rivlin or anyone else can fit the rituals and pageantry of the High Priest in Yom Kippur, according to traditional religious stay on the throne and fight off a criminal square pegs into round holes. Over the next the Holy Temple to our religious experiences belief, are when God judges us and allows us to indictment. few days and weeks, we can expect lots of throughout the centuries. express our remorse and to repent for errant He can bluster all he wants about a “Zionist posturing and horse trading, lots of analyses Also included in the holiday observance is spiritual behavior, “to avert the severe decree.” coalition,” but where will he find those miss- about cynical politicians selling their souls remembrance of the martyrs throughout our But deeply imbedded in the meaning of ing seats? From his ideological enemies at to gain power, but that won’t change the history who sacrificed their lives to assure the this holy period, our Jewish tradition at every Labor-Gesher (six seats) or Democratic Union stubborn numbers. integrity and survival of the Jewish people; level of observance calls upon us to reflect (five seats), who have been waiting years to Of course, this is Israel, the land of miracles, and to keep intact their belief in monotheism, on our behavior and treatment of our fellow see him replaced? From Yisrael Beiteinu’s so it’s always possible something dramatic will devotion to Torah and their unbreakable con- human beings. Avigdor Lieberman (9 seats), who has staked happen to break the deadlock, like a revolt in nection to the Land of Israel. For every Jew it is an opportunity to examine his whole reputation on opposing Netanyahu’s Likud against Netanyahu, who has now failed Among the world’s great religions, Judaism his or her own behavior over the past year with ultra-religious political partners? twice this year to bring victory to his party. is unique. Besides being the first to embrace an eye toward improving personal relation- And what about Benny Gantz’s center-left At least one thing is for sure: Both sides monotheism and reject idolatry, it is the only ships, and restoring and maintaining respect bloc of 53 seats? Gantz can bluster all he wants will have plenty to pray for during the coming existing religion in the world connected to an for one another in our different approaches to about a “secular unity coalition,” but where High Hoidays. ethnically identified people from its very incep- our Jewish heritage and beliefs. will he find his missing eight seats? From the David Suissa is editor-in-chief and publisher tion. It is a people and religion connected to a No matter what your personal relationship Arab Joint List (12 seats), which Lieberman of Tribe Media Corp and Jewish Journal. He land by virtue of its relationship with God. It to Judaism is, looking at our similarities and swore he’d never join? From an extremist can be reached at [email protected]. is a people and religion that not only perceives differences within our own community in this party that would be unacceptable to anyone This article first appeared in the Jewish an individualized relationship with God, but light can be a source of unifying our people in Blue and White? 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By Philip Wexler particular individuals, groups ligiosity generally correlates addressed the issue directly environmental security into cycle... recites ‘Blessed [are and nations. with holding the opinion that in a talk that was broadcast a crisis that seemed to pit You]... Maker of creation. And PENN YAN, N.Y. (JTA)— The central debate that has environmental regulation is live on satellite television. The domestic and foreign policy when is it? Abaye said: Every With refineries ablaze in raged among free-marketeers, not worth the economic cost. media cycle was awash with concerns against one another. 28 years when the cycle is Saudi Arabia, you might be scientists and policymakers But are ecological and re- reports of concerns over the At the same time, early warn- complete... (Berakhot 59B) forgiven if you forget that in since the Santa Barbara oil ligious ideologies necessarily incoming administration’s ings about global warming This fairly rare event on the Amazon and Indonesia, spill in 1969 is whether hu- at odds? preferences for offshore drill- were also beginning to make the Jewish calendar occurred forests are ablaze as well. manity should unheedingly The example of Rabbi Me- ing and nuclear energy while headlines. twice during Schneerson’s Yet these two conflagra- reap the bounty of the earth nachem Mendel Schneerson, cutting funding for solar It was in this context that tenure as leader; in 1953 and tions are not unconnected. or more carefully consider the the Lubavitcher Rebbe, tells energy development. Schneerson pointed to a in 1981, just a few days before As ever, ecological crises and impact of our actions. us that it doesn’t have to be The oil shocks of the 1970s, Jewish practice that is both he delivered the televised talk geopolitical crises are deeply Views on ecological ques- this way. along with the Soviet Union’s ancient and obscure, citing under discussion. Energy intertwined—and the uni- tions obviously differ across On April 15, 1981, just a emergence as the largest it as a clue, or reminder, that security and environmental versal interest of the global religious denominations. few months after the inau- exporter of petroleum, had a solution was at hand. The security, he argued, did not community is threatened But according to a 2014 Pew guration of President Ronald turned the competing pri- Talmud states: by the narrow interests of Research Center survey, re- Reagan, Rabbi Schneerson orities of energy security and One who sees the sun in its Rebbe on page 14A By chilling out on Rosh Hashanah, I made my Judaism truly meaningful By Julie Matlin brother’s roommate remarked my mother took over hosting money to “do Jewish” the way how younger generations and ceremony of putting one year. “I’ve never even duties. The table was still a my grandparents did. are drifting away from tra- the evening together has MONTREAL (JTA)—Pick- heard of a gefilte fish before.” decent size, but it wasn’t the But even though our table ditional Judaism, I believe brought me closer to its true ing through gefilte fish in the When my grandmother same lavish affair. Now that has gotten smaller and my they have missed the mark: significance. Yes, the meal is kosher department, searching hosted Rosh Hashanah, it was my husband and I have taken place settings would have my Even though I “do Jewish” a celebration, but it’s also a for the freshest packages, I an affair. There could be up- on the responsibilities of grandmother rolling in her much differently than my solemn entry into the 10 days think of my Grandma Fanny. ward of 25 people around the hosting, the table has become grave, the whole holiday has grandparents did, the older of introspection and repen- She made her gefilte fish from table, which would be set with even smaller, maxing out at become much more meaning- I get, the clearer Judaism’s tance before Yom Kippur. As scratch, lovingly combining the finest china and freshest 11 if all my in-laws are in ful to me. I’m grateful for the contributions to my life I age, my thoughts are less on the cod, whitefish, pike and flowers. The food was first town. I don’t have fine china time spent with my family and become. what wine I’ll be serving and whatever other secret ingre- class and the conversation or exquisite silver flatware. the time spent in reflection Stripping away the excess of more on how I need to make dients she threw in that made lively. What I don’t remember I don’t have crystal glasses at shul. the High Holidays has made things right. it so good. was much religious content. or homemade gefilte fish. While many Jewish com- me see what’s important, “This is delicious,” my As my grandparents aged, Frankly, I don’t have the munal leaders warn about and going through the ritual Chilling on page 15A New Jersey strives to protect Jewish students on campus By Sasha Chernyak ingly, this sets a dangerous The amendment’s tenets of inventing or exaggerating ers of the recent event titled legitimate criticism involves precedent for the safety of the include: the Holocaust. “Will Palestine Solidarity and advocating for the destruc- (JNS)—How does one dis- Jewish community. Calling for, aiding or justi- Notably, the amendment Peace Advocacy Be a Crime in tion of the Jewish people’s tinguish anti-Semitism from Fortunately, two New Jer- fying the killing of harming also includes anti-Zionist New Jersey?” are attempting self-determination? legitimate criticism of Israel? sey lawmakers have decided of Jewish people, often in the manifestations of anti-Sem- to convince the public that It would appear so. Masking The answer is rather simple: to tackle this crisis head-on. name of a radical ideology or itism: any criticism of Israel will anti-Semitic demonization of One can criticize Israel and State Sens. Steve M. Sweeney an extremist view of religion; Demonizing Israel by us- be labeled anti-Semitic. Of Israel as “criticism of Israel’s its government just as one (D-N.J.) and Robert W. Singer Asking mendacious, de- ing the symbols and images course, this isn’t the case, for policies” is a tactic frequently would any other nation and (R-N.J.) proposed an amend- humanizing, demonizing associated with classic anti- several reasons. used by anti-Zionists around its government. Far too often, ment to New Jersey’s Statute or stereotypical allegations Semitism to characterize Is- Firstly, the proposed ad- the world. There is nothing however, Israel is relentlessly 18A that would establish about Jewish people or the rael or Israeli people, drawing dendum explicitly states legitimate about trying to demonized on college cam- protections for Jewish people power of Jewish people as a comparisons of contemporary that these additions are not eradicate a people’s national puses, which frequently de- against discrimination on collective, especially, but not Israeli policy to that of the designed in any way to ob- identity. The world’s commu- volves into harassment of Jew- the basis of their religion. It exclusively, the myth about a Nazis, or blaming Israel for struct the First Amendment nity of nations is comprised ish and pro-Israel students. extends protections to spe- world Jewish conspiracy or of all inter-religious or political rights of the people of New of dozens of states organized Anti-Israel advocates decry cifically include the Jewish Jewish people controlling the tensions; Jersey. Furthermore, the act around religious identities, the putative evils of Israel people as a religious/ethnic media, economy, government Delegitimizing Israel by de- specifies that legitimate criti- so why is only Israel’s Jewish and endlessly pontificate, as group. It prohibits acts of anti- or other societal institutions; nying the Jewish people their cism of Israel, as one would character problematic? if Israel were the source of the Semitism in public schools, Accusing Jewish people as right to self-determination criticize any other nation, is The answer is simple: big- entire world’s evil. Unsurpris- colleges and universities. a whole or the State of Israel and denying Israel the right not anti-Semitic. However, otry. Those who hate Israel’s to exist; things become more complex Jewish character are bigoted Applying a double standard when Israel becomes the sole against the Jewish state, which to Israel by requiring behavior target for criticism. No other is simply the newest form of Letters To The Editor accelerate the extermination of Israel that is not expected nation’s actions and existence anti-Semitism. 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Do they believe that pus adviser for CAMERA. One must understand the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and his millions of Muslim 1929 Hebron massacre—the supporters hated the Jews long before Israel became a rest of the story state in 1948. A significant Dear Editor: Muslim leader in Mandatory percentage of Middle Eastern Thank you for publishing Palestine.”The Hebron Mas- and North African Muslims the story by Josh Hasten, “In sacre was fueled by the anti- wanted to bring the concen- remembering 1929 Hebron Semitism of the Grand Mufti tration camps of Auschwitz Massacre, top Israeli lead- of Jerusalem, Mohammad —Birkenau, Belzec, Bergen- ers visit...and make history” Amin al Husseini.” Belsen, Buchenwald, Chelm- (Sept. 13, 2019 issue). The Lyn Julius of The Jewish no, and Dachau to the Middle article explains how in August Journal, Feb. 8, 2018 reported, East. 1929, “67 Jews were murdered “The Grand Mufti of Jerusa- The well of anti-Semitism by an Arab lynch mob over lem, al Husseini, met with Hit- runs deep. Once that anti- the course of three days while ler in Berlin in November 1941 Semitism becomes ‘normal- their homes and synagogues to discuss the extermination ized,’ as it is now, many people were destroyed.” of the Jews in the Middle East. too quickly wrap themselves Understanding the 1929 The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem in a comfortable blanket of Hebron Massacre will bring spent the rest of the war as a Jewish hatred. the rise in anti-Semitism to- guest of the Nazis. Now that you know the day into a more precise focus. Adolf Eichmann’s deputy rest of the story on the 1929 The “Arab Lynch Mob,” Dieter Wisliceny (later ex- Hebron Massacre, under- defined as the culprits of ecuted as a war criminal) standing the anti-Semitism the massacre, was an Arab in his Nuremberg Trials of today and tomorrow will Muslim mob manufactured testimony stated, “the Mufti be easier to rationalize and by its leader, “Mohammed of Jerusalem was one of understand. Amin al-Husseini was a Pal- Eichmann’s best friends and Alan Kornman estinian Arab nationalist and had constantly incited him to Chuluota PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 What’s A COMPREHENSIVE Hamas and ISIS hate COMMUNITY LIGHT Happening CALENDAR SHABBAT CANDLES AT For inclusion in the What’s Happening Calendar, copy must be sent on sepa- Israel—and each other rate sheet and clearly marked for Calendar. Submit copy via: e-mail (news@ SEPT. 27 orlandoheritage.com); mail (P.O. 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But it wasn’t Israel ISIS, which stands for Is- The end of the video showed Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 9 that planted the explosives, as lamic State of Iraq and Syria, an Islamic State member a.m., 407-644-2500. many might have suspected. belongs to the Salafist branch originally from Gaza shooting Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona—Monday, 8 a.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m., 904- Hamas says it was Islamic within Islam that wants to execution-style a man who 672-9300. State suicide bombers. re-create the Islamic caliph- had been caught smuggling Congregation Ohev Shalom—Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-298-4650. A day after the deadly at- ate and impose Sharia law arms to Hamas. GOBOR Community Minyan at Jewish Academy of Orlando—Monday – Friday, 7:45 a.m. – tacks, Hamas began mass ar- throughout the region. 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Hamas and members of the tinian democratic elections borders, is considered one Jewish Pavilion—Rosh Hashanah services at Palmetto Landing, 1 p.m.; Oakmonte Village at Islamic State, or ISIS, have in the West Bank and Gaza, of the most effective local Lake Mary Siena, 3 p.m.; Brookdale Dr. Phillips, 3:30 p.m.; Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary clashed in recent years. and worked to improve rela- branches of ISIS and is the one Cordova, 4 p.m.; Cascade Heights, 4 p.m. Israel and the United States consider both Hamas and ISIS tions with Egypt, with which that comes most into contact ISIS has been at war since at with Hamas next door in the SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 to be terrorist organizations. least 2013. Gaza Strip. Torah Portion—Nitzavim: Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20; Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared In January 2018, a video Among its achievements filmed by the Sinai branch of are shooting down a Russian SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 at the United Nations in 2014, the Islamic State and released jetliner in 2015, killing 224 Erev Rosh Hashanah “Hamas is ISIS and ISIS is by ISIS called for attacks on people, and an attack on a JCC39ers Cinema Sunday—Movie “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” 2 p.m- in the JCC Senior Hamas.” Hamas members and institu- Sufi mosque in the northern Lounge. Cost $5 free JCC members. RSVP to Robin Merkel, 407-645-5933, ext. 336. So why do the two Islamist groups consider each other tions, and accused Hamas of Sinai in November 2017, betraying the Palestinians by killing 311 in Egypt’s worst MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 enemies? Here’s a primer: imprisoning ISIS fighters and terrorist attack. Rosh Hashanah Islamist philosophies, dif- other extremists in Gaza, by The enemy of my enemy... The Roth Family JCC—Closed for Rosh Hashanah. ferent goals not stopping the United States Israeli Folk Dancing—No dancing. The short answer is that from recognizing Jerusalem Hamas on page 15A JCC39ers Meet & Mingle—No meeting. JCC closed for Rosh Hashanah. Hamas, which is considered Jewish Pavilion—Rosh Hashanah service at the Mayflower, 10 a.m.; Cascade Heights, 2 p.m.; Tuskawilla Nursing, 3 p.m.; Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia, 5 p.m.; Sonata West, 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Quote of the Week Jewish Pavilion—Rosh Hashanah services at Allegro, noon. “The question of boundaries is a major question of the Jewish people because the COS Pedalers—Ride your bicycle with other COSers, Departure time: 8 a.m. at Seminole Jews are the great experts of crossing boundaries. They have a sense of identity inside Wekiva trail. Meet at the San Sebastian Trailhead off SR 436 and ride 13 miles north to just themselves that doesn’t permit them to cross boundaries with other people.” south of SR 46 near Sanford. Shorter ride: stop at Panera, 7 miles from the ride start point. — A.B. Yehoshua

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 JCC 39ers—Book club with Louis Lilling, “The Muralist,” by B. A. Shapiro, 1:30 p.m.

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carpet with its aura of magic the stripes and spots of the that their proudly Iran-born animals. After God created grandmother brought with the first two people, a world her as she fled tyranny in her full of people of all shades and country. hues followed. And then, on Suddenly they find them- the seventh day, God rested. By Penny Schwartz In this humor-filled, heart- selves transported to Jaffa This simple, lyrically told warming chapter book, read- in ancient Israel amid carpet story is perfect for Simchat (JTA)—A Rosh Hashanah ers meet Saralee, an endearing sellers in the shouk (market). Torah, the joyful festival at Chris Barash’s lovely rhym- is enchanted by the joyful apple cake bake-off fit for 10-year-old Jewish girl whose They stow away on a ship, the end of the High Holidays ing verse comes to life in music and singing he hears reality television and another cute-looking nose possesses where they reunite with that anticipates the start of Christine Battuz’s cartoon- from the Brenner’s family installment in the Scarlet the unusual superpower to Jonah, who they learn is the the new cycle of the weekly like drawings in warm au- sukkah. After a few nights, he and Sam series from the sniff out scents and flavors. As biblical prophet. The stormy Torah reading that unfolds tumn tones of browns, orange even learns the Hebrew words. award-winning author Eric A. Rosh Hashanah approaches, caper shines with references with Genesis. and green. On the closing Young Ori hears Henry Kimmel are among the high- Saralee, whose family owns a to the biblical tale, as the kids Jackie and Jesse and page, the friends are seen singing along outside the lights in the crop of new High restaurant, is excited to bake and Jonah go overboard and Joni and Jae from behind, walking home, sukkah and is determined to Holiday books for children. her zayde’s (grandfather in are swallowed up in the slimy Chris Barash; illustrations again hand in hand -- a pal- find a way to bring the animal Six engaging and fun reads Yiddish) popular apple cake belly of a big fish (is it really a by Christine Battuz pable reminder of the power inside to fulfill the mitzvah of for kids of all ages seize the with a mystery ingredient prehistoric shark, they fear?). Apples & Honey Press; of asking for and extending welcoming guests. The boy’s spirit of the Jewish holidays that even Saralee can’t figure With fierce determination, the ages 3-8 forgiveness, a theme central surprising solution shines and the excitement and an- out. Trouble lay ahead when a clever kids prod the reluctant On a crisp fall day, four good to the High Holidays. with kid-friendly inventive ticipation of beginning anew, new family opens a restaurant Jonah to travel to Nineveh, to friends stroll hand in hand to- The Elephant in the thinking. reflecting on the past, and and threatens to take over the be faithful to God and justice, ward the river clutching small Sukkah Kids will chuckle at il- celebrating the warmth and apple cake business. and to speak out to the ruth- bags of sliced bread. The diverse Sherri Mandell; illustrated lustrator Ivana Kuman’s joy of Jewish traditions with When zayde bumps his less Assyrian king. group is following their rabbi by Ivana Kuman double-page spread as Henry, family and friends. head, he temporarily forgets Ivica Stevanovic’s animated and neighbors to tashlich, the Kar-Ben; ages 3-8 in his red-checkered shirt and Kimmel’s “Whale of a Tale” the secret to the cake. Will illustrations embellish the custom during Rosh Hashanah Nothing will get between small black cap, tries every provides a modern-day riff on Saralee rise to the occasion, drama. of tossing crumbs or other a young boy named Ori and which way to squeeze into the biblical Book of Jonah read bake the perfect cakes and Shanah Tovah, Grover! small objects into moving water Henry, a lively elephant who the sukkah. On an author’s aloud in synagogues on Yom win a contest judged by a Joni Kibort Sussman; il- to symbolically cast away mis- once was a circus star but page, readers discover that Kippur, preaching forgiveness famous food critic? More than lustrated by Tom Leigh takes from the past year. Kids now is sent to a farm for old the out-of-the-ordinary idea over revenge. The master anything, Saralee wishes that Kar-Ben; ages 1-4 will relate as the friends recall elephants where no one sings of elephants in a sukkah storyteller adds his laugh- her grandfather returns home Join Grover, Big Bird and misdeeds, like when Jae shared or has fun. When Henry crossed the legalistic minds out-loud wit to this ancient from the hospital for Rosh other beloved Sesame Street Jackie’s secret. wanders out one evening, he of the Talmud’s rabbis. and intriguing story. Hashanah. characters as they welcome In “Once Upon an Apple The cartoon illustrations by Rosh Hashanah with honey Cake,” the children’s book Jennifer Naalchigar add zest and apples, a shofar, and a debut for author Elana Rubin- to Rubinstein’s efforts. The festive meal with songs and stein, you get a zany, charm- recipe is included at the end blessings. Joni Sussman’s ing story of the meaning of of the book. simple verse is perfect for Help Wanted family and the strength of Whale of a Tale reading aloud to little ones Jewish tradition. Not to men- Eric A. Kimmel; illustra- and for preschoolers eager tion a terrific recipe, too. tions by Ivica Stevanovic to read on their own, paired Advertising Sales Other offerings bring the Kar-Ben; ages 6-10 with veteran Sesame Street Sesame Street characters led by Travel back in time in artist Tom Leigh’s delightful, Grover and a brilliantly colorful the third installment of the colorful illustrations. 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Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando (Directly from the Simon Wiesenthal Center): On Sunday, Sept. 29th at • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix “The crisis of burgeoning anti-Semitism in Europe is rais- Blue Bamboo Center for the Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets ing questions about how long the vibrant Jewish communities Arts, (a great jazz venue!) a can survive on the continent. From Scandinavia, to the United great jazz musician will be SEMINOLE COUNTY Kingdom, to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, featured! I refer to EDDIE Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble European Jews are standing at the edge of a dangerous preci- MARSHALL, a super talent! Booksellers, 451 E. Altamonte Dr. Suite 2317, Altamonte Springs pice. Here are but a few of the recent anti-Semitic incidents: Eddie and his Blue Bamboo & 1260 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd., Oviedo • Bagel King, 1472 In Vishy, Sweden, several members of the neo Nazi group Big Band will be entertaining Semoran Blvd., Casselberry • Kosher Kats, 744 W. S.R. 434, Nordic Resistance Movement harassed visitors to an exhibi- us. The venue is located at Longwood • Central Florida Hillel, 4250 Alafaya Trail, Ste. tion of Holocaust survivor portraits and blocked people from 1905 Kentucky Avenue... just 212-363, Oviedo Most Publix Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie entering the building. Harassment by the same thugs forced off Fairbanks and Clay. Supermarkets a Jewish community in northern Sweden to disband last year. 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Nancy Ludin Ave. Daytona Beach • Debary City Hall • Debary Library • Vienna party that touts itself as anti-racist. 29 in the Maitland JCC Senior Coffee House, 275 Charles Richard Beall Bl • Starbucks, 2575 In Berlin, violent attacks directed at Jews were up by an Lounge, the movie “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” will be shown. Enterprise Rd • Orange City City Hall • Orange City Library • astonishing 150 percent in 2018, while anti-Semitic incidents It features Melissa McCarthy. Dunkin Donuts, 1296 S Woodland • Stetson University Carlton were up across the country. Meanwhile, two prominent Jewish Refreshments will be available. Union • Deland Chamber of Commerce • Sterling House, 1210 museums were mired in controversy as they welcomed pro- Stone St • Temple Israel, 1001 E New York Ave • Beth Shalom, ponents of the anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions 1310 Maximillan St • Deltona City Hall • Deltona Library • movement, giving it a cultural and political legitimacy. 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Shout-Out... 2605 W. Osceola Pwy (522), Kissimmee • Lower East Side Deli, (I’m not in a restaurant this time!!) I want to give kudos 8548 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena “Compassion cannot be learned by talking about it. Children to a wonderful handyman, JOHN KING, who came into my need to practice compassion in their daily lives. Interacting home and fixed my food disposal perfectly and in little time with seniors helps kids develop their compassionate muscles... and for little money! He was also very pleasant, courteous and Sudoku (see page 14A for solution) muscles they will hopefully use over and over again as they oh, so handsome! reach adolescence and adulthood. Developing compassion in (I know. I know. If it’s not food I’m after, it’s handsome guys. elementary and middle school-aged children is akin to devel- Relax, John, I’m old enough to be your mother!} oping muscle strength... the more you use your muscles, the One for the road... stronger they get. Solly took his King Charles spaniel dog to the vet. Children can learn to feel connected to their communities “Doctor Cohen,” he said sadly, “I’m afraid I’m going to have and know they can make a difference in the world through to ask you to cut off my dog’s tail.” acts of compassion. Dr. Cohen stepped back in shock, “Solly, why should I do The Jewish Pavilion encourages people of all ages to interact such a terrible thing?” with seniors who reside in independent, assisted and skilled “Oy vay, my mother-in-law’s arriving tomorrow, and I don’t nursing communities.” want anything to make her think she’s welcome.” When a fast day becomes a feast day By Jonathan Feldstein esied that this will eventually to be mindful of our interper- hearing the mournful recita- become a feast day. sonal behavior. If you lived in a tion of Lamentations. A miracle took place in Not only did these cata- Jewish community, you’d hear Mourning the destruction Jerusalem last month. On clysmic events happen on the injunctions to avoid lashon of the Temples is in solidarity the surface, that’s not so 9th of Av, but there’s a long hara, literally evil speech, with the Jewish people. But extraordinary. Perhaps more list of other calamities that including mean-spirited com- the repentance was due to than anyplace else, Jerusalem befell the Jewish people on ments and speaking badly evils propagated against the is the capital of miracles, in the same day over the centu- about one another. Jewish people in the name of both biblical and modern ries. (Feel free to email for a The opposite of baseless “the Church.” They prayed for times. list.) Unfortunately, over the hatred is unconditional love. restoration of the Temple, and Last month, Jews world- centuries, most of the things That’s what we strive for as for healing a rift created and wide observed what’s known that took place were in the Jews. But this year, miracu- exacerbated by people who as the saddest day on the name of “the Church.” This lously, we were joined for the professed their same Chris- calendar, Tisha B’Av, the ninth represents a foundation in first time, and had a new stan- tian faith. As noted in Proverbs of the Hebrew month of Av. hatred of Jews, replacement dard set, by a group of righ- 28:13, “He who covers up his Tisha B’Av is the saddest day theology, and intolerance of teous Christians. Just a mile faults will not succeed; He who because on it, the same day Jews living among gentiles. from where the Temples stood, confesses and gives them up on the Jewish calendar, both Jewish tradition is that Christians from throughout will find mercy.” Temples were destroyed, first the Temple was destroyed the nations joined the Jew- The Nations 9th of Av by the Babylonians and then because of baseless hatred ish people in mourning, and conference was not unique by the Romans, hundreds of among Jews. This challenges repentance. They joined the years apart. Zechariah proph- us specifically at this season, Jewish people fasting, and Feast on page 15A PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 Meringue-topped apple pie bars: An innovative Rosh Hashanah dessert By Dikla Frances juice, then place into a pan over medium heat. Once apples start to boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes. Looking for an innovative way to incorporate apples into 2. Strain apples into a bowl, leaving the liquid in the pan. your Rosh Hashanah menu? Look no further than these Add sugar and cinnamon to the liquid and stir until the sugar meringue-topped apple pie bars. With layers of buttery pastry, dissolves. cinnamon-scented apples and fluffy meringue, they’re sweet, 3. Mix potato starch with 1/4 cup water and add to the pan. toasty and sure to be a hit. Once thickened, re-add apples, remove from heat and blend. The following recipe has been reprinted from “One Sarcastic Allow to cool until room temperature. Baker.” For the meringue: Ingredients: 1. Place egg whites and salt into the bowl of a standing mixer For the shortcrust dough: fitted with the whisk attachment. Gradually increase speed to 1 cup unsalted butter, softened high and beat until frothy. 1/2 teaspoon salt 2. Reduce speed to low-medium and slowly sprinkle in sugar. 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3. Return speed to high and beat for 4-5 minutes until you 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup sugar have a shiny, strong meringue. 1 large egg, beaten 3/4 cup sliced toasted almonds To assemble: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour For the shortcrust dough: 2. Line a 13-by-9 baking pan with parchment paper and grease For the apple filling: 1. In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat butter, salt, corn the sides. Flatten shortcrust dough evenly inside baking pan. 3 large apples syrup and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and smooth. Using a fork, prick it thoroughly. Bake for 12-14 minutes until 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. On low speed, the sides of the pastry are starting to lightly brown. 1/2 cup sugar add the beaten egg. Mix until fully incorporated. Add vanilla, 3. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15-20 min- 1 teaspoon cinnamon then flour 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until you have a soft, smooth utes. Note: Make the meringue at this point. 2 tablespoons potato starch dough. Do not over-mix! 4. Evenly spread apple filling on top of baked dough and top 1/4 cup water 3. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. it with meringue. Sprinkle with almonds. For the meringue and toppings: Remove from the refrigerator 10-15 minutes before baking. 5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue is evenly 1/4 teaspoon salt For the apple filling: golden on top. Let cool completely before slicing. Serves 6-8. 4 large egg whites, room temperature 1. Peel and slice apples into 1/8-inch cubes. Coat with lemon This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. This Apple Cake recipe is a perfect dessert for Rosh Hashanah if you’re gluten-free By Rachel Pattison family events. So a gluten- flour to use is Bob’s Red Mill large eggs, room tempera- free, dairy-free apple cake for Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking ture 2/3 cup honey 1 tea- (JTA via The Nosher)—In Rosh Hashanah is a delicious Flour, which can be used as spoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 recent years, it seems that way to celebrate the holiday a direct substitution for all- cups gluten-free baking more and more of my family while also suiting everyone purpose flour and doesn’t flour 1 teaspoon baking members and friends have at my table. require additional thickeners powder 1 teaspoon baking developed food allergies and Nut allergy? You can abso- such as xanthan gum. soda 1 teaspoon ground cin- food intolerances. This can lutely leave out the walnuts Ingredients: 1/4 cup coco- namon 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 make it difficult to determine here. nut sugar or brown sugar 1 teaspoon allspice 3 apples, what to serve at holidays and My preferred gluten-free cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 peeled, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (I rec- ommend using a mixture of green and red apples) 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional) Unsweetened plain almond milk (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven the bowl, ensuring that all and while holding the pan and to 325 F. Grease and lightly the ingredients become well the plate together, very care- flour a 9-inch bundt pan incorporated. fully flip the bundt pan so the (nonstick, if you have one). 5. Fold in the diced apples cake lands directly onto the 2. In a stand mixer, beat and walnuts. If you find that cake plate. together the sugar and olive the mixture is too thick, you 7. Allow the cake to cool oil. Beat in the eggs, then the can add some almond milk, completely and then dust Jewish Graveside Package: honey and vanilla. Turn off the 1 tablespoon at a time, not to lightly with confectioners’ stand mixer. surpass 1/4 cup. sugar. Serves 6-8. 3. In a separate large bowl, 6. Pour the batter into the Rachel Pattison is a healthy • Service of Funeral Director and Staff stir together the gluten-free prepared bundt pan and bake food blogger living in Los flour, baking powder, baking in the oven for 1 hour. Check Angeles. She loves taking • Sacred Burial Shroud soda, cinnamon, salt and the cake at the 50-minute traditional recipes (including allspice. mark. It is done when a tooth- Jewish family recipes!) and 4. Turn the stand mixer pick inserted comes out clean. finding ways to make them • Filing all Necessary Paperwork back on, and very slowly add Once done, allow the cake to healthier. 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I pointed out 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. the obvious contradiction in his support of Israel in the Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- introduction to his new mem- his two statements. It is the oir, succinctly explaining the very fact that a million Soviet 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. global injustice—based on Jews immigrated to Israel that Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. unrelenting anti-Semitism— moved Israeli politics to the jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; meted out against the world’s right. I asked him whether Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. only Jewish state: he would want to deport or “No country faced with disenfranchise the millions Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, comparable threats can boast Soviet Jews so that Israel could 321-777-2770. a better record of human move back to its traditional Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- rights, a higher regard for the left-wing orientation. He 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat rule of law, or greater efforts laughed, but failed to respond Alan Dershowitz services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. to reduce civilian casualties. to my deeper point—that Is- Nor has any country in his- rael is a democracy in which of the embassy. If the same Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. tory contributed as much to the majority view prevails.” actions had been taken by a betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. humankind—medically, sci- In the course of the book’s President Hillary Clinton... it Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. 292 pages, Dershowitz re- entifically, environmentally, would have been greeted with congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. academically, culturally—in gales readers with tales of joy and approval.” so short a time than has Israel his impressive public jousts In the book’s penultimate Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; in its relatively brief existence with such Israel enemies as chapter, Dershowitz takes on Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. as an independent state.” Noam Chomsky, Norman “The New Anti-Semitism”— Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; The memoir is an inspiring Finkelstein, Daniel Berrigan from Black Lives Matter, the Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. primer to all who advocate for and Desmond Tutu. Women’s March, the Boycott, Israel—especially those who But he also candidly re- Divestment and Sanctions Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, support the Jewish state from veals his ambivalence to- movement and intersection- Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. ward Barack Obama, whose a posture of liberalism: Pas- ality to outright attempts to Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. sionate support for democracy presidential candidacy he sup- silence pro-Israel advocates, and free speech, combined ported but who in December of which Dershowitz has often bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. with uncompromising, often 2016 engineered, then failed been a victim, primarily on Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation heroic opposition to bigotry to veto a U.N. Security Council college campuses. holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. in all its forms, especially resolution that “perniciously This fervent Zionist closes com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. anti-Semitism. changed the status of Jewish by describing an attempt to For while Dershowitz is one Jerusalem”—asserting that smear him with fantastically Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; of Israel’s most prominent and key Jewish parts of the city fabricated stories about his www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. effective defenders, his support were illegally occupied by alleged sexual misconduct Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., is strictly principled. He hasn’t Israel and “a flagrant violation and his defiance in the face Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. hesitated, for example, to criti- of international law.” of all lies. cize Israel’s drift away from a Dershowitz writes of the “It doesn’t matter to Israel Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; two-state solution, but he just incident: haters whether the allegations www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th as indignantly condemns the “I wrote a scathing attack are completely disproved, Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. racist hypocrisy of the Ameri- on Obama for changing long- struck, withdrawn, mistaken Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. can left for excluding pro-Israel standing American policy in and made up—as they were Jews, unfairly characterizing order to exact revenge on in this case—as long as it Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- Jews as privileged, colonialist [Israeli Prime Minister Ben- negatively impacts my abil- 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. white people. jamin] Netanyahu and tie ity to defend Israel. I will Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- “Defending Israel: The the hands of his successors. continue to fight back against 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Story of My Relationship with I urged the next president to these anti-Israel motivated My Most Challenging Client” immediately and officially rec- defamations.” Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for (All Points Books, 2019) is, ognize Jerusalem as Israel’s We who deal with the daily services and holiday schedules. like most of Dershowitz’s capital and move its embassy drumbeat of wild, baseless Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- writing, a masterpiece of self- there.” lies against the Jewish state gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. promotion—but it is also an However, when President can appreciate Dershowitz’s ammunition locker filled with Donald Trump did exactly frustration in the face of such Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- arguments against almost that, the Zionist advocate incessant unfair attacks—but Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv every attack on Zionism over was distressed at some of the we can also draw strength Please call for times. the past 70 years. responses. from his determination to Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- Though “Defending Israel” “[M]any left-wing Demo- stand tall against the hat- is told in first person, it is crats—even some who had ers. At 80 years old and still Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. more accurately a history of opposed President Obama’s unbowed, may Dershowitz Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- Zionism—particularly the decision to push the anti- continue to provide such 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. arcs of increasing then de- Israel resolution through the empowering inspiration for Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. creasing global public support Security Council and who years to come. for Israel, as well as political had urged Obama to move James Sinkinson is presi- Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat trends within Israel, from the embassy to Jerusalem— dent of Facts and Logic service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. thoughtlessly condemned socialist leftism to capitalism About the Middle East, which Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. and hard-line conservatism. the move without providing publishes educational mes- Dershowitz relates a debate coherent arguments. For sages to correct lies and mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; he had with Israel critic Peter them it was enough that this misperceptions about Israel Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Beinart: was President Trump who and its relationship to the Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: “Beinart began by saying had ordered the relocations United States. Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; OBITUARIES Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494.

ADAM BENJAMIN On March 3, 1973, in Naval military honors, was Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. Adam Benjamin, age 72, Miami, Adam married the held at Beth Shalom Memorial templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by of Poinciana, passed away former America Nunez, his Chapel with Rabbi Arnold Sie- Torah study. peacefully surrounded by his wife of more than 46 years gel of Jewish Family Services Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road family on Friday, evening, who survives him. He is also officiating. A private family 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 Sept. 13, 2019, at Osceola survived by his son, David interment took place at Cape p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Regional Medical Center. A Benjamin of Los Angeles; Canaveral National Cemetery native of Rome, Italy, Adam and his daughters, Theresa in Mims. Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. was born on March 21, 1947, Koslowski of Pompano Beach In memory of Adam Ben- shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. to the late Izrael and Margaret and Rebecca (Matthew) Bass jamin, the family requests Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Rosenberg Benjamin. of Los Angeles. He was the contributions to your charity Following high school he grandfather of Laura, Jor- of choice. 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, earned his Associates Degree dyn and Ian and the great- Arrangements entrusted to 7:30 p.m. from what was then Miami- grandfather of Orion and Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. Dade Community College. Jadyn. He is further survived pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. Upon graduation, Adam en- by his sister, Eve (David) Adler 32810. 407.599.1180 www. listed in the United States of Atlanta. bethshalommemorialchapel. (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa Navy serving for four years. A funeral service, with full com. PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 SYNAGOGUE SERVICE SCHEDULE

The following synagogues provided information about their 708 Lake Howell Road Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, Holiday activities High Holiday services to the Heritage by press time. For in- Maitland, Fla. 407-644-2500 (preK-2nd grade), Youth service and Babysitting 9:30 a.m.; formation about services at other local synagogues, contact www.chabadorlando.org Meditation service, 12:45 p.m.; Family service, 2 p.m.; High the individual congregations. Most synagogues require tickets Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m., Dinner, 8 p.m. Holy Day discussion, 2 p.m.; Yizkor, 3:45 p.m.; Healing service, for admission, and their cost varies from congregation to (Reservations) 5 p.m.; Neilah, 6 p.m. Break Fast, 6:30 p.m. congregation. Some may open one or more of their holiday Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah, Shacharis & Torah reading, 8 Congregation Ohev Shalom (Conservative) services to the community. For tickets or information, contact a.m.; morning & Shofar service, 10 a.m.; Kiddush luncheon, Senior Rabbi David Kay the individual synagogue. noon; Mincha & Tashlich, 2:30 p.m. Cantor Allan Robuck Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II Shacharis & Torah reading, 8 613 Concourse Pkwy. S., Rabbi Yossi Hecht a.m.; morning & Shofar service, 10 a.m.; Kiddush luncheon, Maitland, Fla. 407-298-4650 All services take place at noon www.ohevshalom.org 13030 CR 103 Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. (Fast begins Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 8 p.m. Oxford, Fla. 352-330-4466 6:50 p.m.) Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service 9 a.m.; Eve- www.ourchabad.org Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, 9:30 a.m.; Yizkor, ning service, 8 p.m. Services are free of charge. Please RSVP noon; Mincha, 5 p.m.; Neilah, 6:15 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:37 p.m. Tues. Oct. 1 Rosh Hashanah II service 9 a.m.; Preschool Fam- Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. (open to all); Din- Congregation Bet Chaim (Reform) ily service (open to the community), 9:30 a.m.; Family service ner, 8 p.m. (by RSVP only) Cantorial soloist, Jillian Morrisini (open to the community), 10:30 a.m. Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m. (sug- Services will be held at: Tues. Oct. 8, Mincha, 6 p.m.; Kol Nidre, 6:10 p.m. gested time for beginners, 11 a.m.); Torah Reading, 11:45 a.m.; The Figland Event Center Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, 1 p.m.; Mincha, 5:15 Shofar blowing, 12:45 p.m.; Kiddush, ~ 2 p.m.; Tashlich service 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. #1004 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m. at 3:30 p.m. at the Pond at the WalMart on CR 466; Afternoon Oviedo, FL 32765 Congregation Shalom Aleichem (Reform) service, 5:30 p.m. (open to all): Dinner, 6 p.m. (RSVP only); 407-830-7211 Rabbi Richard Chapin Evening service, 8 p.m. (open to all) www.betchaim.org Jeanne Chapin, ceremonial soloist Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning services, 10 a.m.; Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah 8 p.m. Joslyn Williams, keyboard accompanist Torah reading, 11:45 a.m.; Shofar blowing, 12:30 p.m.; Kiddush Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m., Tashlich to 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd. after services, ~ 1 p.m. follow Kissimmee, FL 34746 Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 7p.m. (Fast begins 6:49 p.m.) Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur 8 p.m. 407-935-0064 Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning services, 10 a.m.; Torah read- Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m.; Afternoon Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 8 p.m. ing, 12:30 p.m.; Yizkor, 1 p.m.; Musaf ends 3:30 p.m.; Mincha, service, 2:30 p.m.; Yizkor, 4:30 p.m.; concluding service im- Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Fast ends 7:41 p.m. Breakfast and mediately following; Break-the-Fast (reservations required) Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. refreshments, ~ 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Am (Conservative) Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 5 p.m. followed by Break-the-Fast Chabad-Lubavitch of North Orlando (Orthodox) 3899 Sand Lake Rd. Congregation Sinai of Minneola (Conservative/Re- Rabbi Yanky Majesky Longwood, Fla. 407-862-3505 form) All services held at Noah’s Even Venue, 720 Currency Circle, www.congbetham.org Spiritual leader Joseph Goldovitz and Lynn Goldovitz Lake Mary, Fla. 406-636-5994 Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. (open to the 1200 West Broad St. www.jewishnorthorlando.com community without a ticket) Groveland, Fla., 34736 At Chabad, no one is turned away die to lack of funds. Reserva- Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m.; Torah 352-243-5353 tions are appreciated. “Traditional service” means the service service, 10:30 a.m.; Shofar service, 11:30 a.m.; Musaf, noon; www.congregaton-sinai.org will be in Hebrew Interactive Family Service, 4 p.m. and Tashlich, 5 p.m. (open Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:30 p.m. to the community) Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m.; Lunch Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah, Traditional pre-service, 9 a.m.; Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II service 9 a.m.; Torah service, & Learn, 12:30 p.m.; Tashlich, 2 p.m. children’s program, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Mincha, 6 p.m.; 10:15 a.m.; Shofar service, 11:15 a.m.; Musaf, noon (all open Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II service 10 a.m., no charge Dessert social, 6:15 p.m.; Shofar service, 6:45 .m.; Tashlich to the community) with pre-registration; Torah study and brunch, open to the followed by Traditional Mariv, 7 p.m. Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 6:15 p.m. community, 11 a.m. Tues. Oct. 1, Traditional Rosh Hashanah II pre-service, 9 Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, Morning service, 9:30 a.m.; Torah Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. a.m.; children’s service, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Mincha folled service, 11 a.m.; Yizkor, noon; Musaf, 1 p.m.; Study session, 4 Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 9:45 a.m.; Yizkor, noon; Late service, by Traditional Mariv and Havdalah, 7 p.m. p.m.; Minha, 5 p.m.; Family Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Havdalah and 5:30 p.m.; Break Fast following closing service (7 p.m.) Tues. Oct. 8, Yom Kippur eve, Kol Nidrei/children’s program, shofar, 7:58 p.m.; Break-the-Fast following service (from Yizkor Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (Conserva- 7 p.m. on open to the community) tive) Wed. Oct. 9, Traditional Yom Kippur pre-service, 9 a.m.; Congregation Beth Emeth and Celebration Jewish Rabbi Orrin Krublit Morning services and Yizkor, followed by a traditional Musaf/ Congregation (Reform) Cantor Doug Ramsay children’s program, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Mincha, 5:15 p.m.; Celebration Jewish Congregation will observe the High Holy 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd. Traditional Neilah, Traditional Mariv, Havdalah, 6:30 p.m.; Days with Congregation Beth Emeth under the leadership of Orlando Fla. 407-239-5444 Break-the-Fast, Fast ends, 7:38 p.m. Rabbi Robert Lefkowitz. www.sojc.org Chabad of Altamonte (Orthodox) Services will be held at: Tickets are mandatory to attend services. Contact the office Rabbi Mendy Bronstein Rosen Plaza for membership information. Services will be held at: 9700 International Drive Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7 p.m. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando, FL 32819 Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m.; 225 Shorecrest Dr. 407-830-7211 evening, 7 p.m. Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701 www.congregationbethemeth.com Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II service, 9 a.m. www.jewishaltamonte.com Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah 7 p.m. Sunday Oct. 6, Tashlich, 12:15 p.m. at Orange County Sports- Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m., Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning 10 a.m. man’s Center (RSVP) Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur 7 p.m. Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah, morning, 9:30* a.m.; Children’s Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, 10 a.m. Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur service, 9 a.m.; Afternoon services, service, 10:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon & Shofar, 11 a.m. followed Celebration Jewish Congregation members—For more infor- 5 p.m.; End of Fast, 7:45 p.m. by Kiddush luncheon & Mincha; Shofar & Tashlich, 5:30 p.m.; mation, RSVP and submit a donation to: www.congregation- Temple Israel (Conservative) evening service, 7:45 p.m.; Dinner, 8:15 p.m. (RSVP) bethemeth.com/home.html Rabbi Joshua Neely Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9:30* a.m.; Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conserva- Cantorial soloist Debbie Meitin children’s program, 10:30 a.m.; Rabbi’s sermon & Shofar, 11 tion) 50 S. Moss Rd. a.m.; Evening service, 8 p.m. p.m. (held at 414 Spring Valley Rabbi Winston Weilheimer Winter Springs, Fla. 407-647-3055 Lane, Altamonte Springs) 1308 E. Normandy Blvd, Deltona 32725 www.tiflorida.org Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre & children’s bless- Deltona, Fla. 386-804-8283 Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 7:30 p.m. ing, 6:30 p.m. www.mybethshalom.com Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m. Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, 9:30* a.m.; Yizkor, Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m.; afternoon service, 5:30 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 9 a.m.; Tashlich Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Shofar blast & Break Fast 7:38 p.m. at Lake Monroe Boat Dock Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 9:30 a.m. *Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for reliminary prayers. Primary Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 6:30 p.m. Temple Shir Shalom (Reform) prayers get underway at 10:30 a.m. Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, noon; Neilah, 6:30 Rabbi Kim Singer RSVP required for dinners, however no one is turned away due p.m. followed by Break Fast All services held at the First United Methodist Church of Oviedo. to lack of funds. To RSVP go to jewishaltamonte.com Congregation Beth Sholom of Leesburg (Reform/ 263 King St. Chabad of South Orlando (Orthodox) Conservative) Oviedo, Fla. Rabbi Yosef Konikov Rabbi Karen Allen 406-366-3556 Services will be held at: 315 North 13th St. www.templeshirshalom.org The Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Leesburg Fla. 352-326-3692 Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service 7:30 p.m. 12205 Apopka-Vineland Rd. Bethsholomflorida.org Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, 10 a.m. Orlando, FL 32836 Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m. Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m. www.jewishorlando.com Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah service, 10 a.m.; followed by Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 10 a.m.; Family service, 3 p.m.; No membership fees or tickets required. Donations recom- Tashlich Yizkor, 4:30 p.m.; Neilah, 5:30 p.m.; Break-the-Fast, 6:30 p.m. mended. Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 10 a.m. Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (Tradi- Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7:10 p.m., Dinner, 8 p.m. Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. tional) (RSVP) Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur service, 10 a.m.; Yiskor, noon; con- Rabbi Hayyim Solomon Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah, morning, 9 a.m.; Children’s cluding service and Neilah, 5:15 p.m. 848 North Donnelly service, 10 a.m.; Shofar, 10:30 a.m.; Tashlich, 2 p.m.; Shofar, 6 Congregation of Reform Judaism (Reform) Mount Dora, Fla. 352-735-4774 p.m.; evening service, 7:30 p.m.; Dinner, 8 p.m. (RSVP) Rabbi Steven W. Engel www.tcomd.org Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; Shofar, Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m.; Evening service, 7:10 p.m. 928 Malone Dr. Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service 9 a.m.; after- Tues. Oct. 8, Erev Yom Kippur, Kol Nidre, 7 p.m. Orlando, Fla. 407-645-0444 noon services, 5:30 p.m.; evening services, 7:30 p.m. Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur morning service, 9 a.m.; Yizkor, 11 www.crjorlando.org Tues. Oct. 1, Rosh Hashanah II morning service, 9 a.m.; af- a.m.; Mincha, 5:15 p.m.; Neilah, 6:30 p.m.; Fast ends, 7:40 p.m. Sun. Sept. 29, Erev Rosh Hashanah service, 8 p.m. ternoon services, 5:30 p.m. RSVPs required for dinner. RSVP at jewishorlando.com Mon. Sept. 30, Rosh Hashanah morning service, Holiday ac- Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 6:15 p.m. Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (Orthodox) tivities (preK-2nd grade), Youth service and Babysitting 9:30 Wed. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur, 9 a.m.; afternoon service, 2 p.m.; Rabbi Sholom Dubov a.m.; Family service, 2 p.m.; Tashlich at The Springs, 5 p.m. Neilah, 6 p.m.; 8:02 fast ends. Chabad Jewish Center Tues. Oct. 8, Kol Nidre, 8 p.m. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs ‘Seinfeld’ will move to Airlines because it would not Polanski has come under bank, which was founded Journalists from student Calling the wines Israeli Netflix in 2021 allow the passenger to board fire for drawing parallels earlier this year under the newspapers at Brandeis Uni- products is “false, misleading By Ben Sales a flight. Following the ruling, between his legal ordeal and leadership of Poland’s chief versity in Massachusetts and and deceptive,” the Federal (JTA)—Starting in 2021, the report says, “Embassy Ber- that of Dreyfus prior. rabbi, Michael Schudrich, Yeshiva University in New Court said. Netflix will officially be the lin engaged senior officials,” Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in with the support of Yad Ezra, York discovered the thread The country’s Consum- master of the “Seinfeld” adding that the embassy the French military, was sen- a kosher food bank in Detroit. of photos on the message er Packaging and Labeling domain. routinely “conducts outreach” tenced in 1894 to life in prison The food pantry based in the board VNN Forum. Past senior Act requires that food prod- The iconic “show about to German officials, as well as for allegedly passing secrets to Nozyk Synagogue complex members on the site include ucts, including wines, that nothing,” whose episodes are federal and state lawmakers, the German Embassy in Paris. will provide bimonthly food Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., who are sold in Canada “bear currently available to stream with respect to Israel and He was imprisoned for five packages to needy non-Jewish attacked two Jewish com- truthful, non-deceptive and on Hulu, will move to Netflix Jewish life. years before being exonerated rescuers—those who have munity centers near Kansas non-misleading country of the year after next. It will stay Subsequently, the parlia- when evidence of the prosecu- been recognized as Righteous City five years ago and killed origin labels.” on Netflix for five years. ment approved a resolution tion’s partially anti-Semitic Among the Nations, or Righ- three people. The Canadian Jewish News The move comes after Netf- designating BDS as anti- motives was discovered. teous Gentiles, by the Yad A user by the name of reported that Ottawa’s deci- lix lost the rights to two other Semitic. Raised in Poland, Polan- Vashem Holocaust center in Stewart Meadows, also listed sion on Friday to appeal the mega-hits that aired on NBC, ‘Pittsburgh Post-Ga- ski survived Krakow’s Jewish Jerusalem. as a “senior member,” started Federal Court ruling was “The Office” and “Friends.” zette’ donates Pulitzer ghetto as a child and, after The foundation provides the photo thread in June based on Canada’s human But Netflix negotiated with Prize money to Tree of launching his film career in monthly financial support 2018 and has since uploaded rights charter and other is- Sony, which owns “Seinfeld,” Life synagogue Poland after the war, moved to some 147 needy Polish at least 175 photos of Yeshiva sues. and—yada, yada, yada—the (JNS)—The Pittsburgh to the United States in 1968. rescuers of Jews during the University students and The case goes back to 2017, deal was struck. Netflix also Post-Gazette has donated “Joker,” which delves into Holocaust, and to a total of staff. The Brandeis student when the Canadian Food streams creator Jerry Sein- the money it received from the back story of the comic some 265 Righteous Gentiles newspaper discovered “pho- Inspection Agency ordered feld’s latest show, “Comedians winning the 2019 Pulitzer book villain and Batman living in 18 countries. tographs and names of nearly liquor authorities in Ontario in Cars Getting Coffee.” Prize for breaking-news re- nemesis, won the Golden Lion Couple who met on- a dozen current and former to pull bottles of wine made in “Seinfeld is the television porting to the Tree of Life*Or for best film. line wins Israel trip to Brandeis students, faculty Psagot and Shiloh off provin- comedy that all television L’Simcha Synagogue in the NBA star Enes Kanter celebrate Jewish dating and staff.” cial shelves but then reversed comedy is measured against,” Squirrel Hill neighborhood of hosts Brooklyn basket- site’s successes Meadows additionally the decision, apparently due Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief Pittsburgh, where 11 Jewish ball clinic for Muslim By Marcy Oster posted at least 70 photos of to ”intense” pressure from content officer, said in a state- worshippers were shot and and Orthodox Jewish (JTA)—Alanna liked Nir’s students from the Yeshiva Jewish groups. ment, according to the Los killed by a gunman during kids online dating profile because University High School for Winnipeg pro-Palestinian Angeles Times. “It is as fresh Shabbat-morning services on By Marcy Oster he said he can cook, and her Girls in Queens, N.Y. activist David Kattenburg and funny as ever and will be Oct. 27, 2018. (JTA)—Boston Celtics bas- cooking prowess extended to Brandeis University offi- then went to court to press available to the world in 4K It was the deadliest attack ketball star Enes Kanter warming up frozen soup. cials contacted the FBI, whose the issue. for the first time.” in American Jewish history. hosted a free basketball clinic The couple met through the field office in New York also Jewish groups are confident “Seinfeld,” a sitcom about The publication won the in Brooklyn for Muslim and Jewish dating site JWed. On received a complaint from that the federal government’s four unsympathetic but lov- $15,000 prize in April. The Jewish kids. Monday, they were awarded Yeshiva University. The lat- appeal will succeed. able people living the single Pulitzer is one of journalism’s The event on Sunday was a free trip to Israel by the ter complaint was passed to “It is our expectation that life in New York City, ran highest honors. organized by Kingsway Jew- organization to celebrate its the FBI division in St. Louis, the Federal Court of Appeal from 1989 to 1998 on NBC In a Facebook post, the ish Center and the Turkish 3,300th match. which has jurisdiction over will overturn the lower court’s and was immensely popular synagogue said, “Pittsburgh is Cultural Center of Brooklyn Alanna, 38, from Los An- any criminal investigation decision,” said Shimon Koffler and culturally influential. It truly home to some amazing to unite the Turkish Muslim geles, was divorced 11 years involving Alex Linder, a Mis- Fogel, CEO of the Centre for was created by Seinfeld and neighbors!” community and the Orthodox ago and several years later souri resident who runs the Israel and Jewish Affairs. Larry David, who are both Dershowitz: Obama Jewish community, News12 had a broken engagement. forum’s namesake, Vanguard US peace negotiator Ja- Jewish, as is co-star Jason broke promises made on Brooklyn reported. That turned her off of dating, News Network. son Greenblatt to meet Alexander. (Beyond that, if Israel “It’s just so much fun to go she said in a statement on the Linder, a white nationalist, in Israel with Netanyahu you don’t understand why a (JNS)—Professor emeri- out there and speak one lan- site. Her family and friends regularly endorses the killing and Gantz Jewish publication is covering tus of Harvard University guage, and that is sport,” said encouraged her to keep trying. of Jewish people and praised By Marcy Oster this news, watch literally any Law School and noted Israel Kanter, a practicing Muslim. She said she was attracted to the deadly shooting at the Tree JERUSALEM (JTA)—U.S. episode of the show.) advocate Alan Dershowitz Kanter has been banned Nir’s profile, which opened Life Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Middle East peace negotiator Even in the decades since claimed last week that former from returning to his native with “Ladies, I’m an ex-chef Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Jason Greenblatt will meet the show ended its run, view- president Barack Obama lied Turkey after being publicly and yes, I can cook for you.” Oct. 27, 2018. in Israel with Prime Minister ers have continued to find it to him about supporting Israel critical of its president, Re- Nir, 45, from New Jersey, The FBI declined to com- Benjamin Netanyahu and his sponge-worthy. According to and is now reconsidering his cep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey had logged on to JWed to ment on the controversy, political rival Benny Gantz. the L.A. Times, its reruns have Democrat Party affiliation, revoked his passport in 2017 delete his profile but was but the thread of photos was The visit scheduled for generated billions of dollars according to a report in One and issued an arrest warrant intrigued by Alanna’s reply: deleted from the forum by Thursday. The nearly final in revenue. America News. for Kanter, accusing him of “Does warming up Tabach- Tuesday. results show Gantz’s Blue US diplomats pressed “Starting with a phone call being a member of a “terror nik’s soup count as cooking?” Canadian government and White party edging Ne- lawmakers in Ireland I got when I was in Israel on group.” The rest is history. The will appeal court ruling tanyahu’s Likud for the most and Germany to oppose a very, very noisy night from On Saturday, Kanter hosted couple continued chatting, against West Bank wines seats in the parliament, or Israel boycott then-President Obama, he a basketball clinic in El Paso, met in person and recently By David Lazarus Knesset. By Ron Kampeas then invited me into the Oval Texas, to show his support were married. MONTREAL (JTA)—The Greenblatt is one of the WASHINGTON (JTA)— Office to talk to him and he for El Paso and the Walmart JWed, founded in 2001, calls Canadian government said it architects of the Trump U.S. diplomats in Dublin and made me promises, which shooting victims. Kanter and itself a “Jewish-only dating would appeal a federal court administration’s still to be Berlin pressed lawmakers he broke. And I broke my the Celtics covered the costs site for marriage-minded men ruling that wines made in the unveiled Israeli-Palestinian and officials in Ireland and relationship with President associated with the clinic and and women.” West Bank cannot be labeled peace plan, which was ex- Germany to oppose bids to Obama,” said Dershowitz, donated to the Victims Relief Universities seeks FBI a “Product of Israel.” pected to be rolled out follow- boycott Israel or the Jewish according to the report. Fund. help after website posts A July 29 ruling by the ing Israel’s second election in settlements in the West Bank. “President Obama’s deci- Earlier this year, Kanter photos of school’s Jewish Federal Court of Canada said five months. A State Department report sion on the way out to allow fasted for the entirety of staff, students that Psagot- and Shiloh-brand Greenblatt announced two delivered last week to Con- the United Nations to con- Ramadan during the playoffs (JNS)—Officials at two wines made in Jewish-con- weeks ago that he would be gress and obtained Monday demn Israel for occupying while playing as a member of universities are seeking help trolled parts of the West Bank leaving the White House now by the Jewish Telegraphic the Western Wall, the holiest the Portland Trail Blazers. from the FBI after photos of were not Israeli since the ter- that the plan has been written. Agency lists actions taken place in Judaism, the Jewish Jewish Foundation for hundreds of Jewish students ritory is not considered part He has indicated that he will by U.S. diplomats to oppose Quarter [of the Old City of Je- the Righteous honors and staff appeared on an anti- of Israel by the international be available to help with the the Boycott, Divestment and rusalem], Hebrew University, non-Jewish Poles who Semitic and racist website. community. peace plan after its rollout. Sanctions movement against the Hadassah Hospital access saved Jews during the Israel in compliance with a roads, was abominable, and I Holocaust 2015 law mandating such took a very strong position By Marcy Oster periodic reports. against President Obama,” (JTA)—A U.S. Jewish foun- According to the report, said Dershowitz. dation honored Polish non- the diplomats engaged se- Roman Polanski’s film Jews who rescued Jews during nior government officials about Dreyfus affair the Holocaust at an event in and party leaders in Ireland wins 2nd place at Venice Warsaw. “strongly urging them to Film Festival Some 30 rescuers in their drop their support” for a bill By Marcy Oster 80s and 90s attended the that would target for penalties (JTA)—Jewish director Ro- Jewish Foundation for the the importing of goods from man Polanski’s film about the Righteous ceremony Sunday settlements in the West Bank. wrongfully convicted Jewish at the POLIN Museum of the The bill passed a reading French army officer Alfred History of Polish Jewry. in January but has not fully Dreyfus won second place at “These are heroic people completed the legislative pro- the Venice Film Festival. of exceptional character who cess. The State Department “An Officer and a Spy” risked their lives and often document says it is not clear made its debut at the festival the lives of their families to HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES if the measure will advance. on Friday. save Jews during the Holo- Ireland’s foreign minister Polanski, 86, who has lived caust,” said Stanlee Stahl, the Every day that you’re outside, you’re exposed to dangerous, but invisible, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. Left unprotected, prolonged and deputy prime minister, outside of the United States foundation’s executive vice exposure to UV radiation can seriously damage the eye, leading to cataracts, skin cancer around the eyelid and other eye Simon Coveney, opposes the and avoided extradition since president. “This special event disorders. Protecting your eyes is important to maintaining eye health now and in the future. bill, the report says, as he fears pleading guilty in 1977 to is designed to recognize them it would limit Irish influence unlawful sex with a minor, and give them the proper Shield your eyes (and your family’s eyes) from harmful UV rays. Wear sunglasses with maximum UV protection. did not attend the festival. honor they deserve.” in the region. For more information, visit www.thevisioncouncil.org/consumers/sunglasses. In Germany, the report His wife, the French actress The event also marked A public service message from The Vision Council. notes that a court last year Emmanuelle Seigner, who the launch of a partnership dismissed a lawsuit filed by appears in the film, accepted between the foundation and an Israeli against Kuwait the prize on his behalf. Warsaw’s first kosher food PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 this time. It was estimated to yahu is facing three separate istration’s long-awaited Mid- ate aftermath of the plan’s Whoever Rivlin selects will Election be as high as 65 percent on corruption cases. dle East peace plan became a release. The plan’s other then have four weeks to form From page 1A Tuesday. By contrast, Arab Netanyahu has vowed not to major issue. The right-wing architects are Trump adviser a government, and can ask voter turnout in April was 49 step down if indicted, unlike Yamina party posted what and son-in-law Jared Kushner, for an additional two weeks if ally do not sit in the govern- percent, the lowest ever. past prime ministers who have it claimed was Trump’s pro- and David Friedman, the U.S. needed. If the candidate still ment, though they have What about Netanyahu’s resigned while facing indict- posed map of the West Bank, ambassador to Israel. comes up short, the president supported the Zionist left in corruption cases? ment. If Netanyahu is able to including enclaves of Israeli A rollout of the plan could can tap someone else to take a the past. Odeh has said that Likud, it seems, can’t live form a government, chances settlements surrounded by help Netanyahu make the shot at forming a government. he is interested in being the with him and can’t live remain high that it will try Palestinian communities. case that only he has the ear Following the April elec- leader of the Knesset opposi- without him. Netanyahu has to pass a law giving him im- Yamina said the map was of Trump and Kushner, and tions, when Netanyahu was tion, which includes attending pledged to remain at the head munity from being prosecuted unacceptable and blamed Ne- only he can negotiate a good unable to form a government, national security briefings. of the party and as prime while holding office. tanyahu for being complicit. deal for Israel. he and his party dissolved the The Arab-Israeli Joint minister for the long haul. Likud members appear to It is not clear exactly when What’s next? Knesset rather than giving his List is back and more That’s despite the fact that be standing by their man. On the plan will be released. Ear- Now the ball is in the rivals a chance to replace him. powerful than ever. he will almost definitely be election eve, Foreign Minister lier this month, Netanyahu court of President Reuven Rivlin really wants to avoid The coalition of four Arab indicted for corruption at a Yisrael Katz declared that told his supporters that the Rivlin, who asks each party that outcome this time. In a parties is slated to get 12 seats, hearing in about two weeks, “Netanyahu was and remains plan would be made public to recommend a candidate for video posted late Monday on one less than its all-time high right after Rosh Hashanah. the Likud’s only candidate for very soon after the elections. prime minister. The president Facebook, Rivlin promised “I in 2015, but more than the Attorney General Avichai prime minister.” But time will U.S. Middle East peace traditionally taps the person will do everything possible parties received when they Mandelblit has announced his tell if that conviction lasts. envoy Jason Greenblatt, an with the most recommenda- according to the law and to split up in the April elections. intention to indict Netanyahu, What about Trump’s architect of the plan, an- tions from individual parties the powers granted me in Part of their success can and at the hearing, the onus Israeli-Palestinian peace nounced that he would step to try to form a coalition. If no my role that Israel has an be attributed to Arab voter is on Netanyahu to provide plan? down from his position earlier candidate has a majority, Riv- elected government as soon turnout, which is traditionally enough good reasons not to In the waning days of the this month, but said he would lin is supposed to pick the one as possible and that we avoid low but may have been higher indict him. Currently, Netan- campaign, the Trump admin- be available in the immedi- he thinks has the best shot. another election campaign.” RAISE From page 1A their donation of the new all about. The clasped hands background in graphics arts Slavkin, RAISE director inception in 2012. This fall, RAISE logo. represent adults with special and was thrilled to be offered of Employment and Educa- RAISE will enter its sixth the graphic design and tech- RAISE on the Road needs working together with the opportunity to design this tion and Social Bridges lead operational year providing nology industry. 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This logo captures Family Services and the Jew- aftercare program. Orlando community has been to donate to RAISE, please ment led to the creation and the essence of what RAISE is ish Academy of Orlando, has a According to Rachel a priority for RAISE since its visit jfgo.org/RAISE. Rebbe From page 5A and on faith in God... Then human rights and freedom of systematic and coherent As one of the Midrashic One week later, as he we will not reckon with the religion. All these issues are meaning.” commentators put it, “every- broached the supreme prac- stand in competition to one challenges from people who of as much relevance today as The American Jewish thing needs ‘tikun.’” Every- ticality of a national solar another. Both could be pri- might stand to profit person- they were back in 1981. thinker Rabbi Abraham Hes- thing needs to be perfected, energy agenda, Schneerson oritized through national ally by opposing this, and in a As a sociologist, Schneer- chel wrote something similar: fixed and completed. This noted that some believers investment in solar energy relatively short time the na- son’s intervention interests “The main task of prophetic opens the way for humanity to might dismiss such geopo- solutions. In his own words: tion will be freed from being me not simply because one thinking is to bring the world become “partners with God in litical challenges as “God’s “The ‘blessing of the sun’ servile to small fiefdoms who would not expect a Ha- into divine focus.” the work of genesis,” partners problem.” But drawing on reminds us again, and with have oil in their territories.” sidic rebbe to give a televised As I argue in my new in creation. (Shabbat 119b) his deep knowledge of rab- additional emphasis, that we In the course of his discus- speech, in Yiddish no less, book, “Social Vision: The For Schneerson, the trans- binic and Hasidic teachings, have an open and clear path... sion Schneerson also touched about geopolitics and energy Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Trans- formative ecological key lay he insisted that all our to utilize the sun... This is a on the development of other policy. But more so because formative Paradigm for the in the Jewish practice of ut- relationships—with others, resource that this nation in domestic energy resources, it exemplifies both the broad World” (co-written with Eli tering blessings (“brachot”), with the world and with particular, in its southern his opposition to American scope of his worldview and Rubin and my son Michael), not only before performing God—are fundamentally regions, has in very great isolationism, the religious the social, moral, spiritual Schneerson possessed a dis- a ritual act, but also before reciprocal. abundance... This can all significance of scientific and religious conception tinctly prophetic orientation and after eating. Through In Schneerson’s own words: be achieved if it is based on progress, and on America’s that undergirds it. Herein of exactly this sort. This is very uttering a blessing, eating is “What is missing in this situ- the foundation of God’s help, responsibility to advocate for lies the key to understanding well reflected in the distinct transformed into a mystical ation is the contribution of Schneerson’s lasting appeal religiosity of the ecological act of divine nourishment. humanity.” In his view, all

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 both during his lifetime and approach developed in his In Schneerson’s words: “In natural resources, especially C O M B C R I S P B E A R in the decades since his death. 1981 talk, which he rooted in initiating praise of God it is sunlight, are certainly to be 14 15 16 Max Weber in his pioneer- a Midrashic teaching that he as if one becomes a giver and regarded as divine gifts, but A L A R O O M P A O R M E 17 18 19 ing work “The Sociology of had cited many times before: a provider in relation to God... that doesn’t absolve us of our R E N U H A D A G O R E S Religion” offers an especially Everything created in the [the food] thereby becomes responsibilities as human 20 21 22 23 nuanced and pertinent ap- six days of creation needs the food of Supernal Man beings. It is not enough to R O A S T E D R O W B O A T 24 25 26 praisal of the type of religious work. Mustard seeds need to as well.” acknowledge the gifts of God. S E N S E H O R N S figure who tends to be labeled a be sweetened, lupin beans With the above in mind, We must step up to our role as 27 28 29 30 31 32 prophet. To speak of prophecy, need to be sweetened, wheat it should not surprise us “partners in creation.” A C C E S S V I D E O 33 34 35 36 37 from a sociological viewpoint, needs to be milled. Even man that Schneerson linked his Philip Wexler is the co- C A R L S D E C A Y N U T is not to express belief in su- needs to be perfected. (Bere- promotion of solar energy to author of “Social Vision: The 38 39 40 pernatural powers of telepathy ishit Rabbah 11:6) a blessing as well. On April 8, Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Trans- E G O S H O N E Y F O R E 41 42 43 (nor necessarily to rule them This principle is hinted at in 1981, a large crowd—men, formative Paradigm for the D E W V I V I D G O R G E out), but rather to describe a the text of the Torah itself. It is women and children—had World.” 44 45 distinctive and extraordinary not written (Genesis 2:3) that joined him to recite the “bless- The views and opinions S E V E N A I R M E N 46 47 48 49 50 agent of social change. God’s work was “created and ing of the sun.” He led the expressed in this article are S H E M A G A B L E “To the prophet,” Weber done,” but that God’s work was ceremony and addressed the those of the author and do not 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 writes, “both the life of man “created to do,” meaning that crowd from a raised platform necessarily reflect the views H E R A L D S M U S T A R D 58 59 60 61 and the world, both social and it was created to be completed under a brilliant blue sky and of JTA or its parent company, A L E C R O A M S O N E A cosmic events, have a certain by humanity. a shining sun. 70 Faces Media. 62 63 64 R I C K U L N A E L T D S 65 66 67 P O T S M O O N S D I S H MEDICAL ALERT

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But into a traditional mold, I’m go- To get a more accurate is a bimah boy, working with box for us. diversity isn’t the problem. ing to focus more on defining The 2013 Pew Portrait of picture of American Judaism, the gabbai every Saturday Despite my relatively “secu- My inclusion of non-Jews in my own Jewish identity and Jewish Americans suggests we must adjust the parameters calling up members of the lar” upbringing, my parents traditional celebrations gives what informs it. Jewish identity is chang- to match today’s realities. The congregation receiving an and grandparents would me the chance to revisit their Julie Matlin is a freelance ing, and that 22 percent options aren’t just Orthodox, honor. He attends a private certainly consider themselves significance. Diversity doesn’t writer based in Montreal. Her of Jews claim to have no Conservative, Reform or Catholic school for financial Jews of religion, at least by dilute my feelings toward re- work has appeared in The religion. Fourteen percent of “nothing” anymore. reasons but has embraced Pew’s count. But in many ligion—it strengthens them. Washington Post, The Globe my parents’ generation, born I couldn’t tell you what Judaism with a fervor. ways, I consider my revitalized Planning my dinner this and Mail, Today’s Parent and between 1928 and 1945, falls denomination of Jew I am. For years I focused on all traditions to be what brought year, I added a non-Jewish the Forward. into this category, along with My synagogue has a mission the things I did wrong as a me back into the fold. friend and her 9-year-old The views and opinions 26 percent of my fellow Gen statement that says “while Jew—not keeping kosher, Despite the dwindling daughter to the guest list. They expressed in this article Xers and 32 percent of mil- guided by Orthodox tradition, not sending my kids to Jewish extravagance of our holiday came last year and added a are those of the author lennial Jews. our approach is one that em- school, not observing a whole celebrations, I feel a closer whole new layer to the evening. and do not necessarily Far from being distressing, braces everyone, regardless bunch of the fasting holidays, connection to Judaism than They loved learning about our reflect the views of JTA these numbers make sense to of their level of knowledge or etc. Yet I still identify as Jew- ever. How do I get counted? traditions, and we got to see or its parent company, 70 me. Young people just don’t observance.” ish. My family doesn’t meet There’s so much fear in the holiday through fresh eyes. Faces Media. Hamas From page 6A years, the Israeli military lead in its years-long battle larities between Hamas children to sanctify death and sides often need each other, had carried out more than against the jihadists, while and ISIS.” to die as martyrs in jihad; and in part to keep matters from It would appear that Israel 100 airstrikes in Egypt’s for Israel it brought more It said both terrorist organi- strive to commit “genocide” getting even worse. and Hamas have a common northern Sinai against security to its borders. The zations view jihad and suicide against their opponents. “Destroying Hamas,” enemy in the Islamic State. jihadist groups allied with article called Israel and attacks as primary tools; So much for “the enemy wrote Aaron David Miller, the As recently as 2017, the Is- the Islamic State with the Egypt “secret allies in a persecute and oppress non- of my enemy is my friend.” veteran Middle East analyst lamic State claimed respon- approval of then-President covert war against a com- Muslim minorities; execute Hamas regularly lobs mis- at the Woodrow Wilson Cen- sibility for firing long-range Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of mon foe.” people who are suspected of siles into Israel, and Israel ter, “would create a vacuum rockets at southern Israel. Egypt. ...is hardly my friend supporting their opponents; has launched military opera- that could be filled by even In February 2018, The Israel’s intervention in In 2014, Israel’s Ministry plan to establish a state ruled tions and imposed economic more dangerous jihadist New York Times reported Sinai helped the Egyptian of Foreign Affairs published by Muslim law; have seized sanctions on Hamas-run groups, including affiliates that over the course of two military take a decisive an article titled “Simi- territory by force; educate territory for years. Yet both of the Islamic State.” Feast From page 9A should become a day of re- the mournful fast day began, I bless them and wish them Persecution of Jews by Chris- U.S.-born and educated membrance for Christians to while looking out upon the success in the areas that God tians Throughout History.” Jonathan Feldstein immi- in that there’s a growing stand against anti-Semitism Temple Mount. has called them to work. The Christians need to know the grated to Israel in 2004. trend of Christians standing forever.” In a way that almost repli- work that God is doing in the truth, because as Christians Throughout his life and with Israel and the Jewish Great time and commit- cates how Israel pivots from worldwide Church is big, and we tell the world that we are career, he has fellow- people based on solid bibli- ment went into publishing the national mourning of Me- there are many things that supporters of the truth. The shipped with Christian cal principles. The increase two books to complement morial Day to the celebration need to be done. We cannot truth in this book needs to be supporters of Israel and of Christians standing with the program in Jerusalem of Independence Day every expect that everyone will see known by every Christian.” shares experiences of liv- Israel today has solid biblical and to offer a hands-on year, The Nations 9th of Av things the same.” Only God knows if next ing as an Orthodox Jew in precedents among gentiles experience among those conference added a festive “On the other hand, I year we will be feasting rather Israel. He writes a regular such as Eliezer, Jethro, and praying and participating element in breaking the fast would challenge them not than fasting on the 9th of Av. column for Standing With Ruth. in Israel and throughout to end the day of mourning. to run away from the truth. But one thing is sure, with Israel at charismanews. But it is unprecedented the nations. “The LIST” is a In the last moments of the Christians need to at least friends and initiatives like com and other prominent that Christians would stand detailed and well-researched fast, Christian participants read through some signifi- this, we are that much closer web sites. He can be reached with Israel by sitting on the exposure of the reality of beseeched God that next cant parts of the book that to realization of Zechariah’s at firstpersonisrael@gmail. ground in mourning, fast- Christian history and its role year should be the year that we just published, “The LIST: prophesy. com. ing, and praying in somber propagating anti-Semitism the 9th of Av becomes a feast solidarity with the Jewish that led to many of these day. Jews and Christians in- people. 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By Josefin Dolsten also participated in Zionist the Syrian expat community. activities in Egypt, for which There he gained the trust of (JTA)—For “Borat,” his he was at one point arrested, Amin al-Hafez, who would 2006 film, Sacha Baron and took part in Israeli spy later become Syria’s president. Cohen went undercover as a missions there. In February 1962, Cohen made-up Kazakh journalist In 1956, he was expelled moved to Damascus. He was who travels America and gets from his native country along quickly able to infiltrate the unwitting targets to share with many other Jews. He highest levels of Syrian soci- his boorish and sometimes then immigrated to Israel, ety. He would entertain high- bigoted opinions. In “Who Is where he joined military intel- ranking politicians and mili- America,” the Jewish actor ligence the following year. He tary officials at extravagant creates a variety of characters attempted to join the Mossad parties where there would who manage to get prominent but was initially rejected. He be many women and lots Americans to say shockingly married Nadia Majald, an im- of booze. The drunk guests offensive things. migrant from Iraq, and settled would often end up blabbering In “The Spy,” he once again in the coast city of Bat Yam. about their work to Cohen, goes undercover, but in a very In 1960, he was recruited who was sober but would different way. The Jewish actor to join the Mossad for a pretend to be intoxicated. and filmmaker portrays the special mission in which he He made friends with many real-life Eli Cohen, a daring was to pretend to be a Syrian of the guests and ended up Sacha Baron Cohen as Eli Cohen in “The Spy.” Israeli agent who embedded businessman returning to the receiving classified military himself in the upper echelons country after having lived in briefings and coming along hen by tracing his intelligence was able to retrieve Cohen’s lives and “having a great deal of Syrian society in the 1960s Argentina. The goal was to to visit Syrian military sites. transmissions to Israel. wristwatch from Syria and to do” with Israel’s victory in and provided crucial intel- gather intelligence from high- Cohen would then send in- He was convicted in a return it to his family. the Six-Day War. ligence to the Jewish state. ranking Syrian politicians and telligence back to Israel using trial without a defense and Information provided by Cohen wasn’t the only Released Friday, Sept. 6, the military officials. a hidden radio transmitter. sentenced to death. Israel des- Cohen is thought to have Israeli who went on such a espionage thriller is already Cohen wasn’t allowed tell He returned home to his perately tried to commute his been crucial to Israel’s victory mission, though he’s perhaps getting plenty of buzz. anyone of the plans and told family only a few times during sentence, and despite requests in the 1967 Six-Day War. For the most well-known one. According to My Jewish his wife that he was working his mission. On his last visit, from world leaders and Pope example, on a trip to the Golan Israel “took a lot of ideas Learning, Eli Cohen was born abroad for Israel’s Defense in 1964, he told intelligence Paul VI for clemency, Cohen Heights, Cohen suggested to from the Soviet-style of play- in 1924 to a Jewish family in Ministry. officers he wanted to come in was hanged publicly in May an army officer that he should ing the spy game,” in sending Alexandria, Egypt. Like many Ahead of the mission, Co- from the cold because he was of that year. plant trees to provide shade out citizens on long-term Jews in Arab countries, his hen had learned to speak Ara- concerned a new Syrian intel- His remains have yet to be for troops stationed there. spy missions where they had family left Egypt after the bic in a Syrian accent rather ligence commander did not returned, despite pleas from Those trees helped Israel to adopt false identities, said establishment of the state of than his native Egyptian. He like him. But the intelligence his family. Reports earlier this identify where Syrian troops Dan Raviv, a correspondent Israel, as they faced increased took on the name Kamel Amin officers convinced him to go year said a Russian delegation were located. Levi Eshkol, the for i24News and the author anti-Semitism. But Cohen Thaabet and went to live in back one last time. had removed his remains from late Israeli prime minister, of “Spies Against Armaged- stayed behind to finish his Argentina for a period of time The following year, Syria Syria in an attempt to bring credited Cohen’s intelligence degree in electronics. He to build a name for himself in was able to find out about Co- them to Israel. 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