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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 42, NO. 18 JANUARY 5, 2018 18 TEVET, 5778 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ URJ not opposed to Jerusalem decision
By Rafael Medoff a shift by the Reform move- JNS ment from its Dec. 6 position, spokespeople for the URJ The Reform movement declined to comment. has started to retreat from Criticism of the URJ’s its opposition to the Trump opposition to the U.S. rec- administration’s recognition ognition has been bubbling of Jerusalem as the capital up from within the Reform of Israel. movement’s ranks. The URJ’s Following President Donald former president, Rabbi Eric Trump’s recognition an- Yoffie, wrote in the Israeli nouncement, Union for Re- daily newspaper Haaretz on form Judaism President Rabbi Dec. 19, “Jerusalem is and will Rick Jacobs issued a statement remain the capital of Israel… on Dec. 6 expressing “serious it is comforting and gratify- concern” that the president’s ing when President Trump action “may well undercut finally states what I know to the Administration’s peace be eternal and true.” process efforts and risk de- In addition, Yoffie pointed stabilizing the region.” The out, the Israeli political right The 1926 Congregation Ohev Shalom synagogue on Church Street and Eola Drive. URJ’s opposition broke with was not the only camp to the broad American Jewish praise Trump’s announce- communal support of the ment. “So did the leaders of Jerusalem recognition. the Israeli center and center- A homecoming for Congregation Ohev But on Dec. 22, the URJ left,” he noted. “Knesset op- publicly denounced the United position leader Isaac Herzog, Nations for condemning Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid, Shalom’s Centennial Gala Weekend Trump’s recognition. The Zionist Union chair Avi Gab- statement about the U.N. bay, and former foreign min- As Congregation Ohev Shalom gears Friday Night Traditional Shabbat with a group aliyah. To participate, please repeated some of the general ister Tzipi Livni all applauded up to celebrate its Centennial, the COS Dinner and Service send in your name and the year of your language about Jerusalem the President’s words. When Gala Committee is seeking to reach out Enjoy a traditional, family-style Shab- bar or bat mitzvah to Lisa Schwartz at from the Reform umbrella I am looking for guidance to former members and others who have bat dinner (6 p.m.; $36/adult, $18/child [email protected] group’s previous comments, from Israel’s political leaders, fond memories of the congregation and (5–12 years), free for age 4 and under; Other meaningful tributes and rec- but conspicuously omitted these are the people to whom may wish to join in the celebration of dinner is included at some sponsorship ollections will make this a memorable the earlier language about I turn.” this milestone. levels). Followed by a special Erev Shabbat Shabbat service not to be missed. An “serious concern” and “desta- “I want the Jewish world to The COS Centennial Gala Weekend will service (7:30 p.m.), featuring beautiful enjoyable dairy Kiddush luncheon will bilizing the region.” know that [the URJ’s] position be held Feb. 9–10, 2018. Observances of “throwback” melodies for the customary follow the service Asked by JNS whether the its 100th anniversary will be included in prayers to help recall the past, as well Saturday Night Centennial Gala change in language indicated URJ on page 15A Shabbat services on those days, and the as other special Centennial tributes. A The evening begins at 7 p.m. with cock- weekend celebration will culminate in a delicious Oneg Shabbat dessert buffet tails, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a look truly special gala on Saturday evening. will follow the service. at all the fabulous silent auction items. There are many ways to celebrate with Saturday Morning Shabbat Ser- New this year: Handheld mobile bid- More culture members during this special weekend vice and Kiddush Luncheon ding will let you bid on special packages —members and friends are invited to The day begins with a special Centen- and exciting items while you chat with come to one or all of the Gala Weekend nial Shabbat morning service (9:30 a.m.). friends or enjoy dinner! Directions will activities. Here’s an overview of just some Everyone who has become a bar or bat coming to the JCC of the memorable moments in store: mitzvah at Ohev Shalom will be honored COS on page 15A The Roth Family JCC of help bring our community to- Greater Orlando is proud to gether and stimulate dialogue announce the appointment through thought-provoking of Leah Sandler as Cultural programming. In addition, Five key moments in Arts coordinator. Sandler is no I want to help increase our stranger to the JCC or the lo- Jewish community’s engage- cal Jewish community having ment in local arts and culture attended the Richard S. Adler while helping amplify the US-Israel relations in 2017 Early Childhood Learning voices of contemporary Jewish By Sean Savage stranger to that, ranging from Center and the Hebrew Day creatives too.” JNS.org Trump’s visit to the Jewish School (now Jewish Academy Sandler won’t be tackling state in May to his historic of Orlando). Sandler remained this program expansion by Love him or hate him, decision on Jerusalem in De- connected to the Jewish com- herself. She will be guiding 2017 was a year dominated by cember. At the same time, munity as a teen, participating the JCC’s Cultural Arts Com- President Donald Trump. The some of this year’s other major in Beit Ha’midrash, the com- mittee along with program- US-Israel relationship was no stories in the Israeli-American munity’s once-per-week Jew- focused sub-committees to arena had little or nothing to ish high school experience. work on specific programs do with Trump. In addition, Sandler attended and events. JNS takes a look back at the services at Congregation Ohev Sandler added, “I would following five key moments in Shalom with her mom and got love to speak with anyone in US-Israel relations during the her first job at the Heritage the Jewish community, as well past year: Florida Jewish News at 16 as the greater Orlando com- Trump’s policy changes years old. Sandler’s education munity, about the kind of arts on Jerusalem Old City of Jerusalem illuminated with Israeli and US flags. has prepared her for her new and culture events they would On Dec. 6, Trump rec- position as she holds a Bach- like to see happen at the J, and ognized Jerusalem as the Netanyahu said Trump’s The visit did not come elor of Arts in Studio Art from what they have enjoyed about Israeli capital and declared decision reflects the “com- without controversy. A US offi- Rollins College, and a Master JCC programming and events plans to eventually move the mitment to an ancient but cial’s remark that the Western of Fine Arts from the Univer- in the past! I am also very US Embassy in Israel to that enduring truth, to fulfilling Wall is part of the West Bank sity of the Arts (Philadelphia). interested in getting to know city. The president called the his promises and to advanc- and not Israel stirred Israeli- The goal of Sandler’s posi- artists, musicians, actors, policy changes “long overdue” ing peace.” American tension before the tion is to bring exciting and writers and other creatives and said recognition of Jeru- Trump’s Israel trip White House disavowed the engaging arts-related events from within the community.” salem as the capital is “obvi- Trump made Israel one comments. to the Orlando Jewish com- Sandler can be reached ous” given that all of Israel’s of his first visits abroad as The Western Wall prayer munity. She will be not only at LeahS@orlandojcc. government functions—from president when he touched controversy managing and growing the org
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Rabbi Merrill Shapiro HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 3A Arab states furious at Abbas over response to Trump according to Israeli media has made its views clear and the Palestinians’ actions over Authority by Saudi Arabia, reports. said it would take action Jerusalem,” he said. “Their Egypt and Jordan in a move Israel Hayom quoted a against those nations that efforts to shun the US from that was backed by the Arab Jordanian official as saying, voted against it at the UN the peace process and their League,” the source noted. “The Palestinians’ efforts to General Assembly last week. insistence on international “This is a super committee sway public opinion have been Now, when it is clear Trump is intervention are a double- that is headed by the secretary a complete failure, and as a indeed going to punish those edged sword that could hurt general of the Arab League, result, Palestinian Authority that voted against the US, first and foremost Jordan’s and it effectively puts the Arab President Mahmoud Abbas most countries are trying to status in Jerusalem and could League in charge of the policy has created a rift between us cut their losses.” bring about the exact opposite on Jerusalem, taking it away [the Arab world] and Trump. The official added that of the intended result. Many from the Palestinians.” We are once again left with Palestinian declarations that more countries could do what For his part, however, Abbas the demagogic, hollow and the US will no longer be part the US has done after seeing appears to be doubling down inflammatory rhetoric of of the peace process and is that the region has not been on his current strategy. The Turkish President Recep not an honest broker, as well destabilized and only a few Times of Israel reported that Tayyip Erdogan.” as attempts to international- thousand protesters have Abbas has decided to cut off Officials also expressed ize the issue, have added to taken to the streets.” all diplomatic contacts with Omar Rashid/Flash90 dismay at Abbas’ attempts the Arab states’ frustration In response, Saudi Arabia, the US, including with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (l) meets with King to punish the US on the in- with Abbas, especially on Jordan and Egypt are report- American Consulate in Jeru- Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. ternational stage. Referring the part of Jordan. He also edly freezing out the Palestin- salem, which has served as an By Benjamin Kerstein tinian Authority President to the recent UN General pointed to the lackluster ians and forming their own unofficial embassy to the PA. The Algemeiner Mahmoud Abbas over his Assembly attempt to annul protests from Palestinians committee to deal with the is- According to the report, reaction to US President the recognition move and de- despite daily incitement sue. “The decision to establish this amounts to “throwing Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Donald Trump’s recognition clare it illegal, the Jordanian from the PA. this committee was, in effect, away the key” to any relation- Egypt are incensed at Pales- of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, source stated, “Washington “We are very worried about imposed on the Palestinian ship with the US. Jewish prosecutor Alberto Nisman was murdered, Argentine federal judge rules BUENOS AIRES (JTA)—A said the gunshot that killed was being targeted by support- Nisman’s body was found The judge on Tuesday federal judge in Argentina Jewish prosecutor Alberto ers of then-President Cristina on Jan. 18, 2015, hours before also charged four police said that AMIA Jewish center Nisman “was not a suicide, Fernandez de Kirchner. he was to present evidence guards who were in charge bombing prosecutor Alberto and was brought about by a Hours later, Nisman was to Argentine lawmakers that of Nisman´s safety with Nisman was murdered. third party.” found dead by a bullet from Kirchner covered up Iran’s “aggravated concealment” It is the first time since Nis- The decision also charged that gun fired at point-blank role in the attack on the AMIA and “failure to comply man’s death in January 2015 Diego Lagomarsino, a former range above his right ear. Pri- Jewish center in Buenos Aires with the duties of a public that the case has officially employee of Nisman’s, as an or to Tuesday, Lagomarsino that left 85 dead and hundreds official.” been classified as murder. accessory to murder. had been charged only with wounded. The investigation con- Others have said that Nis- Following Nisman’s death lending the pistol to Nis- Lagomarsino, an IT techni- tinues. When it concludes, man committed suicide in Lagomarsino said he went to man. The judge also noted cian, will remain under sur- Ercolini will present the case the bathroom of his Buenos the prosecutor’s apartment to that Lagomarsino was the veillance with an electronic to a panel of three judges that Aires apartment. give him a “very old” .22 caliber last known person to enter anklet. The judge also froze will conduct a courtroom trial Judge Julian Ercolini on pistol to protect himself after Nisman´s apartment.” his bank accounts. and arrive at a sentence. Alberto Nisman Tuesday in a 656-page ruling Nisman expressed fears that he 200 percent increase in tourism to Samaria The family of By World Israel News signed a twin cities tourism a new annual record at 3.6 agreement with the Hungar- million tourists to Israel. The Samaria area has re- ian resort town of Héviz. According to Israel’s Central cently seen a massive increase Héviz is considered one of Bureau of Statistics, tourists Europe’s most popular resort from nations across the globe Joseph Hara Z”L in tourism from around the globe, Israel’s NRG news re- destinations, mainly because are arriving in greater num- ported Thursday. of its natural thermal lake, the bers. For instance, there was a The biblical heartland has largest in Europe. 76 percent increase in tourism seen an increase of some 200 Speaking at the twin cities from China during the first percent in incoming tourism, signing ceremony, Israeli half of 2017, in comparison mostly from Asian countries Minister of Tourism Yariv to that period in 2016. There such as Japan, South Korea Levin said that “cooperation were also dramatic increases and the Philippines. between Israeli and Hungar- in tourism from Russia and Increased tourism from ian officials will contribute the US, the latter of which Gratefully thanks Sweden, Australia and the US to tourism traffic to Israel, represents the largest source is also noteworthy. which this year hit an all- of incoming tourism for Israel. The local municipality time high.” With numbers such as explained that the sharp in- Tourism in Israel in general these, the future looks bright crease in tourism is the out- has skyrocketed in 2017. The for Israeli tourism. our family come of intensive efforts on its country in November wel- “I am convinced that, with part to publicize the region’s comed the three-millionth the correct activities, we will unique attractions and sites. tourist to visit the Holy Land continue to see good results The Samaria Regional this year in a special ceremony in the coming months,” stated Council has also recently at Ben Gurion Airport, setting Levin in July. and friends 3,633 North Americans for the immigrated to Israel in 2017 JERUSALEM (JTA)—With The Jewish Agency for Israel, America, bringing 377 fami- outpouring the arrival of a flight carrying Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael lies with 677 children, and 93 new immigrants, a total and JNF-USA, helps facilitate an additional 1,677 singles. of 3,633 people from North aliyah—the Hebrew term The oldest immigrant in 2017 America made aliyah in 2017, for Jewish immigration to was 102, and the youngest Nefesh B’Nefesh reported. Israel—from North America five weeks old, according to of support The group flight that and the United Kingdom. Nefesh B’Nefesh. Most of the landed at Ben Gurion Inter- Another 103 Americans new immigrants settled in national Airport on Wednes- and Canadians already living Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ra’anana, day included 15 future lone or studying in Israel made and Netanya. soldiers and a soon-to-be aliyah on Wednesday at the There were 3,676 immi- during Shiva bride, according to the or- Nefesh B’Nefesh offices in grants from North America ganization. Jerusalem. in 2016, and 3,782 in 2015. Nefesh B’Nefesh, in coop- Many of the 3,633 new im- Nearly 29,000 immigrants eration with Israel’s Ministry migrants arrived on 19 special from around the world arrived of Aliyah and Integration, aliyah flights from North in Israel in 2017. PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 American leadership at the United Nations is back By Jacob Millner Watch, said in 2015, “Sadly, with members like Wall. In fact, it is the UNESCO vote that has Following the president’s speech, the U.N. China, Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, no connection to reality.” Security Council met to consider a resolution Time and time again, the Obama Adminis- Venezuela and Qatar, the UNHRC today may Recent UNESCO decisions have been equally calling for the dismissal of President Trump’s tration took a back seat on the international possibly rank as a more corrupt international devoid of reality. In May, on Israel’s Indepen- recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. stage. Whether it was the president’s “red- organization than FIFA.” dence Day no less, UNSECO again passed a Ambassador Haley correctly utilized Ameri- lines” in Syria—crossed without conse- Another UN agency, the United Nations resolution on “Occupied Palestine” that said can veto power, stating, “The United States quence—the ill-conceived Iran nuclear deal, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiza- Israel has no legal or historical rights any- will not be told by any country where we can or the sad spectacle of last December’s US vote tion has been renowned for its anti-Israel bias. where in Jerusalem. In July, UNESCO declared put our embassy. What we have witnessed to abstain, rather than veto, a one-sided, anti- In October 2016, Israel suspended ties with the Old Town of Hebron and the Cave of the here is an insult. It won’t be forgotten. It Israel resolution in the UN Security Council, UNESCO after the cultural agency passed a Patriarchs as a Palestinian World Heritage is one more example of the UN doing more the Obama Administration’s view of American resolution criticizing Israel as an “occupying Site. In response, Israeli President Reuven harm than good in addressing the Israeli- foreign policy stood in sharp contrast to previ- power” and denying Jewish ties to the region’s Rivlin tweeted, “UNESCO seems intent on Palestinian conflict.” ous administrations. holy sites. sprouting anti-Jewish lies, while it remains Ambassador Haley was right about the dam- The United Nations’ obsession with Israel is Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat was outraged silent as the region’s heritage is destroyed by age the UN has done to the prospects for peace. nothing new. It is well known and well docu- by the resolution. “Would UNESCO vote to brutal extremists.” Israel’s enemies use the UN as a tool—not, mented. The UN Human Right’s Commission deny the Christian connection to the Vatican? The recent decision by President Trump as they would have us believe, to advance has passed more resolutions condemning Or the Muslim connection to Mecca? The to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital— Palestinian rights, but to undermine Israel’s Israel than all other nations combined. To this UNESCO vote claims there is no connection American law since bipartisan passage of the very legitimacy as a Jewish state. Attempts to point, Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN between the Jewish people and the Western 1995 Embassy Relocation Act—is a welcome erase the eternal connection of Jews and Israel reassertion of American global leadership at to the very birthplace of Judaism is not about a critical time. No one personifies this resur- Palestinian rights, but unmistakable evidence gence more than America’s ambassador to the Defining ‘occupied’ and the UN, Nikki Haley. UN on page 15A semantic battle for peace Letter from Israel By Jonathan S. Tobin themselves of that burden, which brings their JNS troops into contact with Palestinians in a way The marginality of Jews that further embitters both sides. In a demonstration of how completely at Only a minority of Israelis supports the odds his views are from those of the foreign settlement movement that wishes to hold on By Ira Sharkansky serious moves against Israel. Perhaps, but the policy establishment, U.S. Ambassador to to all of the West Bank forever. A majority of rhetoric will incite individuals to seek mar- Israel David Friedman reportedly asked the Israelis would probably embrace a two-state Trump’s speeches, and what has happened tyrdom along with pensions for their families State Department to stop using the term solution that would mean giving up many but since, remind us once again about the mar- by taking a knife and going forward to kill “occupied territories” and instead refer to not all of the settlements. But after the last ginality of Jews. Some may feel comfortable, a Jew. Gazan extremists have been sending the “West Bank.” According to accounts that 25 years, during which the Jewish state has and justly, given his realism about Jerusalem missiles to southern Israel. So far none have have filtered out of Foggy Bottom, the State repeatedly traded land and gotten more ter- the Western Wall, and non-Israeli sources of created significant damage or injuries. A fair Department said no. But we are also told that ror instead of peace, a cross-party consensus problems throughout the Middle East. But number haven’t made it out of Gaza. The IDF after pressure “from above”—i.e. President now exists that deems further withdrawals Muslims, and Europeans, are rabid, or upset has responded in its usual limited fashion, in Donald Trump, the current boss of everyone foolhardy until the Palestinians give up a politi- about what he has unleashed. hopes of avoiding escalation. But from both at State as well as Friedman—the issue has cal culture rooted in hatred and rejectionism. We are problems for ourselves and others. It’s the West Bank and Gaza there is potential for yet to be decided. “Occupation” isn’t the only semantic battle. nothing new. There are signs in the histories yet another round of military operations that If this strikes you as a lot of bother about Critics of President Trump’s statement recog- told by the Hebrew Bible, Josephus, and much hurt us both, but them much more in terms mere words, you’re wrong. These words are nizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital dismissed that has occurred since then. It’s probably of casualties and rubble. part of a high-stakes battle to determine it as mere words since the U.S. embassy isn’t inevitable in the case of a small nation, divided It doesn’t help to calm Palestinians on the the outcome of the debate about the Israeli- being moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem any- geographically since ancient times, with a margin of violence when their leaders describe Palestinian conflict. time soon. Trump’s statement didn’t preclude a culture that accepts fierce argument, with as “cold-blooded murder of a brave freedom For most observers, Friedman’s request two state solution or a re-division of Jerusalem claims of being at the center of God’s mission. fighter” the shooting death of a man who at- demonstrated anew that he was a bad choice in order for part of it to serve as the Palestin- We’ve learned to cope, and to succeed. tacked a policeman with a knife. for ambassador since he has a record of sup- ians’ capital. Far from demonstrating U.S. Marginality does not require submission and Even some confirmed leftists questioned the port for the Jewish presence in the West Bank. favoritism to Israel, his was actually a neutral being satisfied. If we cry, we are doing it on wisdom of Abbas’ comments at a conference But Friedman is correct that using the term stance that acknowledged at least some of the the way to our banks and investment advisers, of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. “occupied” isn’t neutral. It backs up the Pales- city belongs to Israel. It is those who insist also likely to be Jews. “If there is no Palestinian state along the tinian narrative that Israelis are alien colonists on “occupied” and in denying recognition of There is no need to recite the well-known June 1967 borders with Jerusalem as its capital, in territories where only Arabs should have Jerusalem who are the ones showing favorit- record of the Jews, both in ancient and modern there will not be peace in the region, in the rights. Israel’s position is that the ultimate ism, though not to Israel. times, in suffering, accomplishments, and territories or in the world.” disposition of the West Bank or, to use the PA leader Mahmoud Abbas responded to contributions. What will come of Turkey’s promise to open biblical as well as geographic term that was Trump by denying that Jews have rights over For some decades, most if not all countries an Embassy for Palestine in East Jerusalem is applied to the area before 1949, “Judea and any of Jerusalem. Though at times Abbas has of the world have recognized that Jerusalem anybody’s guess. Samaria,” is a matter of dispute in which both spoken in support for peace, this stand reaf- is the operational capital of Israel. Now the There are Israeli politicians threaten- sides have a legitimate argument. To call the firmed the steady stream of PA propaganda President of the United States, Russia, and a ing their own varieties of extremism. The territories Judea and Samaria is also a politi- that denies the legitimacy of a Jewish state few others have said it out loud, but all of them Defense Minister mentions every so often cal statement, just like “occupied territories,” no matter where its borders might be drawn. with limitations and reservations. And the his idea of transferring swaths of Israel that indicates siding with the idea that Israelis When push comes to shove, even Palestinian most important others have been insistent that heavily populated with Arabs to Palestine, have a right to be there. moderates still think of all of Israel, and not it isn’t time to make such an announcement, in exchange for Palestinian acceptance of But the use of words as weapons can lead just the West Bank and Jerusalem, as “occu- and won’t be until they are satisfied about key Israel’s annexation of West Bank settlements. to a muddle. “West Bank” is itself geographic pied” territory. That’s not just symbolism or diplomatic accomplishments that are elusive A retired general who sees himself as Defense nonsense. It is a relic of the illegal Jordanian semantics. That’s a prescription for endless to the point of being impossible. Minister in a Labor government has endorsed occupation of this area as well as the Old City conflict. We are not, as we have never been, accepted the idea of a Palestinian State, but threatens of Jerusalem from 1949-1967. At that time, the Seen in that light, what Trump and Fried- as full citizens of the world with all the rights to push all Palestinians into Jordan if such Hashemite kingdom had two “banks,” with an man have said doesn’t seem quite as outra- and privileges of others. But we are more secure a state is aggressive. Individual MKs from East—the area currently known as Jordan—as geous as their detractors assert. Until the than our adversaries, and living better than Likud and Jewish Home propose annexing well as the West, which was taken by Israel Palestinians are ready to concede that their most of those who deny us full membership. the West Bank or substantial portions of it, during the Six-Day War. century-old war on Zionism has been lost, the The condition isn’t all that different from while fuzzing on the issue of citizenship for Although Gaza functions as an independent debate over whether the West Bank is disputed getting into elite colleges through the 1950s, the Palestinian residents. Once again there Palestinian Hamas terror state, and much or occupied will be moot. As long as they think with quotas and Jew spotters in the admissions is a proposal to impose a death sentence on of the territory as well as most of the Arab all land under Jewish control on either side of offices, then being told that fraternities could terrorists who murder. population of the West Bank is governed by the 1967 lines is occupied, peace will remain have us eating in their dining rooms but not We should expect, and hope, that Jewish the Palestinian Authority (PA), the fact is Pal- a purely academic concept no matter which as full members. sense will stop short of any moves that produce estinians do consider themselves “occupied” words are used. Now Jewish students have to maneuver significantly more problems than benefits. by Israel since it exercises security control Jonathan S. Tobin is editor in chief of JNS. through faculty members and students who If we’ve learned anything in 3,000 years of over the area. Many Israelis also want to rid Follow him on Twitter at: @jonathans_tobin. see Jews and Israel as undesirables. The greater coping with our strengths and weaknesses, portion of our pity should go to our adversar- it should include the reluctance to push the goyim beyond where they are willing to go. We THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. ies. The hyperbolic responses to Trump’s well crafted and balanced speeches has included can take comfort in the marginality of Israeli not only outspoken rants by heads of Muslim politicians who are promoting craziness, as ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ countries that deal quietly with Israel, but compared to the centrality of Arab politicians ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 46 Press Awards Editor/Publisher Palestinian outbursts that qualify as decla- who are pounding the podiums and screeching Jeffrey Gaeser rations of war against Israel and the United what they are not going to accomplish.
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Jim Shipley • Ira Sharkansky can look forward to respite from the pressure records of other societies, or taking account of David Bornstein • Ed Ziegler to come up with something that will bring the our limited resources and continued rejections MAILING ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Palestinians to the table. from those we are expected to bargain with. P.O. Box 300742 (407) 834-8787 Production Department It ain’t perfect. Often it’s not comfortable. Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky Estimates are that Palestinians, Jordani- But compared to the alternatives??? email: [email protected] Joyce Gore ans, and others are playing to their mobs, and don’t want to upset their regimes by any Comments welcome. [email protected]. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 5A Europe’s War Against the Jewish State By Caroline Glick or ignore. Europe’s response Around the same time declaration, the European lem Post’s Benjamin Weinthal Emmanuel Macron, British www.carolineglick.com to Trump’s announcement Qura was stabbing Elmalich, street went berserk. Thou- reported in January 2017, a Prime Minister Theresa May has been extreme, violent the British government an- sands of protesters assembled German regional court found and German Chancellor An- Europe is the epicenter and more outspoken than the nounced it was providing the in London and Paris, in Berlin that perpetrators of a 2014 gela Merkel slammed Trump of the political war against response of the Arab world. PA with 20 million pounds and Stockholm. They burned firebombing of a synagogue for recognizing reality. They Israel. Europe fights Israel on The EU-funded Palestinian in supplemental budgetary Israeli flags and called for the in Wuppertal had not com- insisted he “endangered” pros- the streets of Europe, in the Authority reacted to Trump’s funding. annihilation of Israel and the mitted a hate crime. Instead, pects for peace and threatened corridors of power in Brus- move by exhorting its subjects Qura’s attack was notable murder of Jews. the court ruled the Arab Ger- to throw the region into “even sels, other Western European to riot and attack Israelis. because it took place against Physical attacks on Jews man perpetrators firebombed darker times.” capitals and the UN, and in Yassin Abu el-Qura heeded the backdrop of lackluster have been an integral compo- the synagogue as a result of Then there are the anti- Israel itself. the call. Qura stabbed Asher attendance at PA-organized nent of the anti-Trump riots in their legitimate concern over Israel campaigns that the Europe’s war against Is- Elmalich in the heart and protests. As former US Middle Europe. A group of 20 rioters Israel’s military operations EU and its member states rael is a passive-aggressive critically wounded him. El- East mediator Aaron David firebombed a synagogue in against Hamas terrorists in wage against Israel in Israel. campaign fought and denied malich was a security guard Miller tweeted, the low at- Gothenburg, Sweden, where Operation Protective Edge. In the aftermath of Trump’s simultaneously. But in recent at Jerusalem’s central bus tendance at these demonstra- Jewish children were hold- They all received suspended declaration on Jerusalem, years, the mask has fallen over station. tions, like the low attendance ing a party. A man clad in jail terms. Israeli Arabs carried out and over again. According to Channel 2, at anti-US and anti-Israel a keffiyeh attacked a Jewish And whereas the Europeans violent riots in Wadi Ara, forc- In the days that have passed Qura is a member of a promi- demonstrations in the Arab restaurant in Amsterdam refuse to condemn anti- ing the closure of sections of since US President Donald nent family of Fatah members world is an “indication of how with a club while screaming Semitic attacks launched in Highway 65 which connects Trump’s dramatic announce- with close ties to the PA and much the region has changed Allahu Akbar. the name of rejection of Is- Tiberias with central Israel. ment that the US recognizes its EU- and US-funded and [in recent years] and the loss of European officials have rael, they rapidly condemned An Israeli girl was hospital- that Jerusalem is Israel’s trained security forces. His centrality of [the] Palestinian refused to call these attacks Trump for accepting Israel’s ized after being wounded by capital and is beginning to father is the commander of issue. [The] Palestinian street hate crimes. As they see it, right to its capital city. Every- rocks thrown at the passenger take concrete steps to move its one of the security forces in is exhausted; the Arab street attacks against Jews in the one who is everyone, includ- bus she was traveling in on embassy to the city, Europe’s Salfit, in Samaria. Two of his has disappeared.” name of hatred for Israel are ing EU High Commissioner Saturday night. A photogra- war against Israel has again brothers are also PA security But while the Arab street totally justified. on Foreign Affairs Federica become impossible to deny officers. was indifferent to Trump’s For instance, as The Jerusa- Mogherini, French President Europe on page 15A Palestinians must accept the reality of Israel as a Jewish state to achieve peace
By Mitchell Bard Every time the US makes ciled themselves to living with In the same way, the United cause. Yet Abbas ignored tinian demands is the latest Fox News demands of the Palestin- Israelis. States and many other nations Obama administration en- manifestation of Palestinian ians—to end terrorism, to So if it were up to them, have beefed up security after treaties not to go to the Derangement Syndrome. Nations around the world stop paying terrorists in the majority of Palestinians terrorist attacks. UN with Palestinian griev- For decades, Palestinians have condemned the US for Israeli jails, to end efforts would probably agree to a Meanwhile, Abbas has ances. And Abbas refused to have harbored the delusion recognizing Jerusalem as to circumvent negotiations compromise peace plan with prevented elections for a negotiate with Israel based that the Arab states cared Israel’s capital, saying the by seeking U.N. recognition Israel. But unfortunately, decade and denies his people on Obama administration about their cause and would recent move by President of a Palestinian state—the the Palestinian Authority most civil and political rights. initiatives. drive the Jews into the sea Trump is an obstacle to delusional Palestinian leaders is a dictatorship run by Ab- Palestinians lack freedom of Palestinians also continue on their behalf. But in truth, an Israeli-Palestinian peace threaten to stop talking to US bas without public support religion, freedom of the press, to make demands upon Israel Arab leaders were interested in settlement. But the real ob- officials. and with little regard for his freedom of assembly, women’s as if they are the dominant divvying up lands Palestinians stacle to peace is the stubborn Sure enough, the Palestin- people. rights and gay rights. Arabs power in the relationship. claimed and for many years refusal by Palestinian leaders ians did it again when they A recent poll in the West in Israel have far more rights They delude themselves when wanted to destroy Israel. to accept the reality of Israel announced that President Bank and Gaza, conducted and freedoms that Arabs living they act as though Israel has Fortunately, Arab armies as a permanent Jewish state Mahmoud Abbas would not by an independent Palestin- in the West Bank and Gaza. any reason to accept such were unable to defeat Israel in the historic homeland of hold a scheduled meeting ian think tank, found that 67 Sadly, no one cares. The unrealistic demands. in battle, though they tried the Jewish people. with Vice President Mike percent of Palestinians want international community, In reality, Palestinians repeatedly by attacking the This refusal to accept real- Pence after President Trump Abbas to resign. the UN, human rights groups, have no choice but to make Jewish State in war after war. ity can be labeled Palestinian announced US recognition of It’s true that the Palestin- and pro-Palestinian advocates concessions or live under And today Arab states are Derangement Syndrome. As Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. ian people suffer deprivations are silent when it comes to current conditions. Israelis moving closer to Israel, as long as Palestinian leaders Most Palestinians are good because of Israel’s policies and Palestinian abuses inflicted do not want to maintain the they recognize their mutual continue to embrace it, they people who would like to have actions but these problems on their own people. They status quo, but they can do enemy is Iran and conclude will not agree to a fair and re- normal lives—go to work, are self-inflicted because only care about Palestinians so if given no choice by the that the Palestinian issue is alistic peace deal acceptable to educate their children, live in some Palestinians engage in if some alleged abuse can be Palestinians. irrelevant to their national any Israeli government. And peace. They would no doubt terror that provokes Israeli blamed on Israel. The belief that the interna- interests. as a result, ordinary Palestin- be happy if Israel disappeared countermeasures necessary President Obama was sym- tional community will force ians will suffer. tomorrow, but they’ve recon- to protect the safety its people. pathetic to the Palestinian Israel to surrender to Pales- Peace on page 15A Bigoted bedfellows: American Muslim groups AMP and CAIR By Dr. Oren Litwin and by his employer—University violence against Israelis: Relief and Development. Both organization, but a benevolent Dr. Oren Litwin is a re- Samantha Rose of California, Berkeley—for “Hamas, whose youth have “charities” were shut down force that fights for the civil search fellow with Islamist Mandeles retweeting two vile anti- been renewed by its commit- by the US government for rights of all peoples. Yet CAIR Watch, a project of the Middle JNS Semitic images that accuse ment to its precise principles providing material support conveniently looks the other East Forum. “Ashke-Nazis” of rape, murder for liberation [is] the one who to Hamas. way when its partners issue Samantha Rose Mandeles On Dec. 8, American Mus- and organ trafficking. Nor, de- believes in his Lord, is proud CAIR has long claimed to calls for violence against Jews is a coordinator at Islamist lims for Palestine held a pro- spite Bazian’s protestations, is of Him and works for his cause not only be the nation’s pre- and the destruction of Israel. Watch. Follow her on Twitter: test in front of the White this out of character for him. and people.” eminent Muslim civil rights Which is it going to be? @SRMandeles. House, reacting to President He has a long history of anti- In another post, Irs- Donald Trump’s decision to Semitic incitement. haid praised Hamas’s “stead- recognize Jerusalem as the This is not surprising. fastness and sacrifice,” and capital of Israel. The featured Among the figures addressing claimed, “Gaza is victorious... speaker was Imam Omar Su- the shouting crowd at an AMP The descendants of the Mus- leiman, who also led Friday protest in New York was Sayel lim David are rubbing the dust prayers. Suleiman is a noto- Kayed, the president of AMP with the nose of the descen- rious bigot who has called New Jersey, who took the op- dants of the Jewish Goliath homosexuality a “repugnant portunity to proclaim, “Death [i.e. humiliating them].” He shameless sin,” advocated for to the peace accords!” This even commented, “Hamas gender segregation and justi- is consistent with past AMP smells the Zionist weakness fied Islamic sex slavery. events in which terrorists and confusion.” Also speaking was the ex- were lauded and peace with Despite its staff’s clear ecutive director of the Council Israel denigrated as a goal. bigotry and anti-Semitism, on American-Islamic Rela- Indeed, AMP’s national when AMP hosted a press con- tions, Nihad Awad. During director, Osama Abu-Irshaid, ference on the Jerusalem dec- Awad’s remarks at the White exemplifies such sentiments. laration in early December, House rally, he referred to Formerly of the (now-defunct) CAIR had no trouble jumping Suleiman as an “eloquent... Hamas front organization Is- on board for co-sponsorship. respected imam.” Bad enough lamic Association for Pal- And Awad was willing to ad- as this is, one might ask: What estine, Irshaid has gone on dress the annual AMP confer- was Awad doing at an AMP record as claiming that the ence (which ostensibly had the event at all? Oslo peace process was a theme of “Education, Empow- While AMP claims that it mistake because it assumed erment, Action”) as a featured “stands against all forms of Israel’s right to exist. speaker—even though the bigotry and racism,” it has Worse, still, is Irshaid’s conference included several a long and varied history of open support of Gaza-rul- alumni of defunct Muslim promoting anti-Semitism. ing terrorist group Hamas. Brotherhood-linked organi- Just last month, AMP found- In a 2014 Facebook post, zations, including the IAP and er Hatem Bazian was rebuked Irshaid applauded Hamas the Holy Land Foundation for PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 MONDAY, JANUARY 8 What’s A COMPREHENSIVE Israeli Folk Dancing— 7:30-8:15 p.m. instruction, 8:15-10 p.m., requests. Cost: Free for JCC COMMUNITY members, $5 nonmembers. Info: 407-645-5933. 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What it comes down to, “They want a community who serves as co-chair of the say community leaders, is that’s more porous,” Shafner synagogue’s young leadership getting millennials to take said of young people. “There’s group, seeks out new people leadership roles and giving what we do in shul, but there moving to town by keeping them the power to help shape have to be things outside of her ears open and monitoring synagogue life. shul as well.” Cleveland Jewish Facebook “The future of Orthodoxy In New York, Caleb Koffler, pages. Sommer first came to depends on how our syna- 24, a member of the young Cleveland fresh out of college gogues engage millennials,” leadership committee of six years ago and intended said Rabbi Yehuda Friedman, his synagogue, Manhattan’s to stay just two years while the Orthodox Union’s associ- Jewish Center, organizes a getting her master’s degree ate director of synagogue monthly lecture series featur- in social work, but she ended services. “It’s not just attend- ing expert guests on hot topics up staying. ing a synagogue, it’s part of a in Orthodoxy, from theology “The community I met at wider, more holistic identity. to the Jewish ethics of freez- Green Road Synagogue and If young Jews are not engaged ing eggs. The lectures usually the people there are a large in living an Orthodox lifestyle take place at the synagogue, reason I’m still in Cleveland,” at this time in their lives, we but Koffler feels it’s important she said. will lose them.” to have it somewhere else To make every newcomer Many synagogues have every so often to attract new feels as welcomed as she was, found that the best way to people, so a few months ago Sommer tries to ensure that empower millennials is to he planned one for his apart- all newcomers—whether they hand them the keys. Across ment, supplemented by a large intend to join a synagogue or the country, young Orthodox order of sushi. not—get several weeks’ worth Jews are organizing lay-led The Jewish Center’s Young of Shabbat meal invitations minyans, community Shab- Leadership Minyan regularly and welcome gifts, plus infor- bat dinners, lectures, parties draws more than 200 young mation on synagogue events Rosalynne Sommer and an array of other things people on Saturday mornings. tailored to newcomers From left to right, Yosef Rudolph, Sarah Rudolph, Yissachar Jerusalem, Gabrielle Jerusa- to help make their synagogues Though liturgically identi- “Cleveland is a booming lem, and Daniel Asher are preparing to make candles at an event with the Young Leadership more welcoming for their cal to the main service, the city, especially for Orthodox of Green Road Synagogue in Cleveland, Ohio, December 2016. generational peers. minyan’s board designed it Jews, and we want them all “Just because you’re Or- to better match the aesthetics to have a warm welcome to By Derek Kwait But at the urging of a friend about attending, praying, thodox doesn’t necessarily and values of single Jews in the city and community,” she agreed. Soon, Preil orga- leaving,” Preil said. “People mean you’re going to shul on their 20s and 30s. Sommer said. NEW YORK—Like so many nized a singles event. “Then can do that anywhere during a regular basis,” said Tzvi Wolf, “It starts later and the Creating community must happy accidents, it started I became addicted,” she said. the week. When it comes to 24, chair of the committee for room is set up like a hall, not a be the ultimate goal when with Purim. Four years on, Priel runs Shabbat and holidays, people young professionals at B’nai shul,” noted Alex Braunstein, engaging millennials, ac- Riva Preil, a physical thera- the events committee at her want more.” David-Judea Congregation in 27, an immigration attorney cording to Shafner. “If you pist in her early 30s living in shul, the Mount Sinai Jew- If synagogues are to succeed Los Angeles. “For people in and a member of the young make it all about member- Manhattan, was recording a ish Center in Washington a generation from now, Ortho- their 20s and 30s, if they’re leadership committee. “It’s ship, that will turn them off,” skit for her Orthodox syna- Heights, and sits on the dox lay leaders and rabbis say, building a family or working a smaller space. The rabbi Shafner said. “They want a gogue’s Purim spiel when the synagogue board. She has they must get millennials long hours or in grad school, stands in the middle in front community that’s embrac- head of the events committee been instrumental in making involved. It’s a challenge for getting up to go to shul on a of everyone to speak, and the ing, they want a big family. asked if she’d like to get more sure a different family from every Jewish denomination, Shabbat morning might not women aren’t sitting against They want to connect to involved. The question took the congregation each week but in Orthodoxy it means be on the top of their list of the wall. They actually enter people of all ages.” her by surprise. volunteers to host singles pushing the boundaries of priorities.” the space first, so the men A synagogue can go a long “I never thought to do and those without a Shab- what synagogues do without Without programming have to go around them to way toward creating that fam- it,” Preil said of taking a bat meal. pushing the boundaries of specifically geared toward get to their section.” ily feel simply by having the synagogue leadership role. “Shul shouldn’t just be Jewish tradition. them, millennials might Braunstein is in charge of right attitude, he said. view shul as a place for older organizing communal meals “When young people start people; millennial-organized on Shabbat and holidays, a coming, the community programming gives them a crucial part of millennial shouldn’t say, ‘Oh no, this is sense of ownership, Wolf said. outreach in the Orthodox so new, what are they doing “Millennials want democ- community. Having meals here?’” Shafner said. “But racy in everything,” observed with friends she doesn’t see rather, ‘All these young people Rabbi Hyim Shafner of Kesher the rest of the week is an could be anywhere and doing Israel in Washington, D.C. important part of her Shabbat anything with their energy “They grew up with the in- experience, she said. and they choose to be here. ternet, they’re used to having The Green Road Synagogue What a blessing!’” their voices heard. You have to in Cleveland is particularly This article was sponsored have to be creative, do things aggressive in courting young by and produced in partner- out of the box.” Jews. The shul organizes ship with the Orthodox Union, Shafner, who has worked activities like s’mores and the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish Graveside Package: with young Jews for most of tie-dye T-shirt making in the Jewish umbrella organiza- his career, including eight park for young families and tion, dedicated to engaging years at a Hillel in St. Louis, “escape room”-style game and strengthening the Jewish • Service of Funeral Director and Staff now leads a congregation nights and candle-making for community, and to serving as comprised mostly of young young adults. A recent new the voice of Orthodox Judaism • Sacred Burial Shroud people. Sometimes he teaches family welcome event drew in North America. This article Torah in bars in his neighbor- 150 people. was produced by JTA’s native hood, Georgetown Rosalynne Sommer, 28, content team. • Filing all Necessary Paperwork
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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 9A Scene AroundAround By Gloria Yousha—Call 407-657-9405 or [email protected] can be purchased at the following locations: ORANGE COUNTY JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland • JCC South, 11184 South Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando • Kinneret, 515 South Delaney I love dogs... Ave., Orlando • SOJC, 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando But you knew that already. I recently found this little poem • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix I wrote on the subject and dedicated it in memory of Aldo: Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets “Dogs are people too” I love dogs, yes I do! SEMINOLE COUNTY Life’s not full without one, Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble I love dogs, how about you? Booksellers, 451 E. 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Through live • Deland Chamber of Commerce, 336 Woodland Ave, Deland number of European gov- performances and recordings, along with stage, screen, radio • Deland City Hall, 120 S Florida Ave, Deland • Beth Shalom, ernments and parliaments Aldo and television appearances, Warren conveys incredible warmth 206 S. Sprng Garden Ave, Deland • Orange City Library, 148 have introduced legislation through his burnished tone and intelligent improvisations. Add Albertus Way, Orange City • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, and regulations limiting practices such as nonmedical male to this Allan Vaché and his swinging clarinet and you have sets 1105 Saxon Blvd, Deltona • Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, circumcision, which is performed by Muslims and Jews, and of music you don’t want to miss. Deltona • Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr., Deltona • Deltona stresses that all proposals I can tell you that Allan is also superb. What a show! 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Sudoku (see page 14 for solution) US Ambassador Friedman: Stop using the term ‘Occupied Territories’ Although many call the control over some other borders between Israel and territories to the west of country’s sovereign terri- the Palestinians. the Jordan River captured tory. Israel has a unique Friedman broke with de- by Israel in the Six Day War historic connection to Judea cades of US policy when he the “West Bank,” United and Samaria.” According to recently used the words “al- with Israel prefers to use the Baker, “The correct term leged occupation” in conver- historically and geographi- should be ‘disputed terri- sation with The Jerusalem cally correct term ‘Judea and tories.’” Post. The State Department Samaria.’ State Department was reportedly opposed to ‘Occupied’ is a loaded po- agrees to consider policy the ambassador’s choice of litical phrase that indicates, change words and issued a state- just by its usage, that Israel The State Department ment saying that Friedman’s is the occupier and not the is refusing to adhere to comment did not represent legal sovereign in territories Friedman’s request but has a change in US policy and in the Land of Israel that agreed to bring the issue up there was no change in the were captured in the Six Day for consideration in the near status quo. US Middle East War in 1967. The ‘territories’ future, Israel Radio reported. Envoy Jason Greenblatt remain in dispute, and they The development comes only apparently backed up Fried- US Ambassador have been the subject of a weeks after President Donald man’s position by saying David Friedman series of peace negotiations Trump shifted decades of that ‘settlements’ (Jewish and a few partial agreements, US policy by recognizing communities in Judea and By Shimon Bar Lev including the Oslo Accords Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Samaria) are not an obstacle United with Israel signed in 1995 between Israel Even as he made the policy to peace. and the Palestinians. announcement, Trump went The White House recently United with Israel does not International legal expert on to declare that the US said that “unrestrained use the term ‘occupied’ when Ambassador Alan Baker told remains committed to a settlement activity does not referring to areas controlled United with Israel “Friedman comprehensive peace agree- advance the prospects for by Israel since June 1967. US is completely correct. The ment and has not taken a po- peace.” At the same time, the Ambassador David Friedman word ‘occupation’ refers to sition relating to the future US has commented against apparently agrees. your army taking military and permanent recognized calls for a settlement freeze. PAGE 10A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 Forget the oven: The best roast chicken is made in your crockpot But on a recent Friday that was going to be particularly to the bottom of the pan to season. But crockpot chicken is harried—with baby swim class, errands and a doctor ap- a fail-proof, fool-proof way to have delicious dinner ready for pointment—I decided to try my hand at throwing an entire the busiest of days and the busiest of people. Or just if you’re chicken in a crockpot. I first read this guide from The Kitchn too lazy to turn on the oven. and watched its short video, which I found really helpful. Its Ingredients: tips included balling up some tin foil to raise the chicken up 1 whole chicken while cooking. You can also place the chicken under the broiler 1 Tbsp paprika after cooking to crisp up the skin, but I didn’t find this to be 1 tsp granulated garlic a necessary step to success. 1/2 tsp ground coriander I seasoned the chicken well and just plopped the bird in the 1/8 tsp cinnamon crockpot. Off to swim class, the doctor and the supermarket 1/4 tsp salt we went, to arrive home to the most wonderful smell, and a 1/4 tsp ground black pepper perfectly cooked chicken. I threw together a salad and some 2 Tbsp olive oil rice, and had dinner ready for Friday night. The most surpris- Directions: ing part of this process was how much I loved the tenderness 1. Mix herbs in a small bowl with 2 Tbsp olive oil. of the chicken cooked in the crockpot—it was moist, cooked 2. Cover chicken all over with spice mixture, including perfectly and pretty much fell right off the bone. inside the cavity and under the skin. You can let it marinate I have spent countless hours reading up on the best way overnight if desired, but this isn’t necessary. By Shannon Sarna to make a roast chicken—tweaking my recipe bit by bit over 3. Ball up three pieces of tin foil and place in bottom of the years. But this easier, no-fuss method actually might be crockpot. Place chicken on top of tin foil. (The Nosher via JTA)—The crockpot has never been my new favorite. If you really want to be a superhero, add some 4. Set crockpot on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. favorite kitchen gadget. I know people love their crock- cut-up veggies and potatoes to the bottom of the pan for 5. After chicken has finished cooking, cut into pieces and pots and their instant pots, but there have been limited a simple, fast one-pot wonder. My own trick is to save the serve warm. things I have made in a crockpot that I loved, or actually liquid and fat that collects at the bottom of the crockpot Shannon Sarna is the editor of The Nosher. found more convenient. When I am dinner prepping for and use it to make fantastically crispy, fatty roast potatoes The Nosher food blog offers a dazzling array of new and busy weeks, I typically don’t make long-simmering meals in the oven. classic Jewish recipes and food news, from Europe to Yemen, that require my attention but rather just throw a bunch You can also use whatever spice mixture you prefer, add slices from challah to shakshuka and beyond. Check it out at www. of stuff in the oven. of lemon or orange, cloves of garlic, fresh herbs or some beer TheNosher.com. Rabbinical student is explaining Judaism to Muslims—in Arabic By Ben Sales and beliefs. So he decided to similar Muslim practices. It while halal permits eating any brings peace to the world,” start teaching Muslims about appears to be the first video creature of the sea. he said. (JTA)—Is it true that Juda- Judaism, in a language and series of its kind: an explana- A second video, released Miller started producing ism doesn’t accept converts? Is context they can relate to. tion of Judaism for Muslims in earlier this month, covers the videos after teaching it true that Jews have to wash “Islam purports to tell what, for many, is their native Jewish prayer (three times a Muslims about Judaism as their hands before they pray? Muslims about what Judaism language. The first two videos day vs. five for Muslims, with part of the Shorashim project, Is it true that Jews have his- is about,” Miller, 36, told JTA. have racked up hundreds of less kneeling on the floor). which brings Jews from the torically killed their prophets? “But I think it’s a value to thousands of views on Face- Miller is planning more videos West Bank settlement bloc of These are just a few of the Muslims to hear what Juda- book and Youtube. on clothing and modesty, Jew- Gush Etzion together with questions Elhanan Miller has ism is about from an actual The first video, released ish conceptions of God and their Palestinian neighbors. heard over the years. A fluent believer.” in July, compares keeping fasting in Judaism. 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65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 11A Israel thanks NBA Central Florida Synagogues By World Israel News Israel and as gross and blatant bility and the person who over- interference, in contrast to saw the league’s Basketball Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- The National Basketball As- the official position of the without Borders program in sociation set up a new website American administration and Israel last summer, told Arutz Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; for the 2018 All-Star Game in the declarations of President Sheva that the listing had been 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. Los Angeles, allowing fans to Donald Trump, who just rec- placed by a third party. “We do Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. vote for their favorite players. ognized Jerusalem as the capi- not produce the country list- JewishCelebration.org; 407-566-9792. After voting, the fans are asked tal of Israel. Therefore, I would ings for NBA.com and as soon Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, to identify which country like to express my disapproval as we became aware of it, the they are from, picking from and ask you to immediately site was updated. We apologize 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. among a variety of choices that act to remove ‘Palestine— for this oversight, and have Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- included both Israel and “Pal- Occupied Territory’ from the corrected it,” she said. 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. estine—occupied territory.” list of countries,” Miri Regev, NBA spokesman Michael Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. minister of Culture and Sport, Bass told Times of Israel, Several fans discovered the jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; listing when voting this week said in a sharp letter to NBA “We apologize for the errant for Israeli NBA player Omri Commissioner Adam Silver listing. We do not produce Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Casspi. on Thursday. the country listings for NBA. Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, Regev: ‘A gross and blatant The NBA complied with com and as soon as we be- 321-777-2770. interference’ the request and the choice of came aware of it, the site was Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- “Palestine—occupied terri- updated.” “I view the inclusion of ‘Oc- 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat cupied Palestine’ in the list of tory” was removed Thursday Regev thanked Silver on countries appearing on your evening. Friday for removing the services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. official website as legitimizing Kathy Behrens, the NBA’s language, reiterating that “Is- Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. the division of the State of President of Social Responsi- rael’s lands are not occupied.” betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Iron Dome intercepts Gaza Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; missiles; IDF strikes back Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, birthday of IDF soldier Oron out at anyone. We just want By World Israel News Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. Shaul, whose body has been Oron returned home,” Ynet Israel’s Iron Dome mis- held by Hamas in Gaza since News reported. Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. sile defense system blocked Operation Protective Edge. Israeli intelligence believes bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. two missiles fired into Israel Before the incident, Oron’s the rockets fired in recent Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation shortly before noon on Friday. mother told the crowd, weeks were launched by terror holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. “We’re here to mark his groups other than Hamas. A third landed in a community com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. bordering Gaza. No injuries birthday. We’ve decided to Israel holds Hamas, which were reported, but a building come here so we can be as rules the Gaza Strip, respon- Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; was damaged. close to Oron as possible. sible and retaliated in the www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. The Code Red alarms were Our message is one of peace, early afternoon with a series Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., sounded during a ceremony brotherhood and camarade- of strikes targeting Hamas in Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. marking the would-be 24th rie. We’re not here to lash northern Gaza. Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. OBITUARIES Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. ALAN M. KOHN fiction and the future explo- was dedicated in his fight Alan M. Kohn, 87, a devoted ration of space. So, it was a against injustice. When he Congregation Or Chayim (Rec), Leesburg, 352-326-8745; [email protected]; services husband, father, grandfather dream come true when in was diagnosed with early Al- 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at Providence Independence of Wildwood. and NASA engineer for 30 1961, President John F. Ken- zheimer’s, he began in-depth Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- years, died peacefully on nedy announced his intent research on ways to alleviate 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22nd at sunset. to “put a man on the moon.” its effects in the hopes of He was surrounded by his That was the catalyst for his helping all who suffer from Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for loving family. decision to move to Brevard this illness. Alan never tired services and holiday schedules. Alan Kohn was born in County, home of the Kennedy of sharing his knowledge with Congregation Sinai (C/R), 303A N. S.R. 27, Minneola; 352-243-5353; congregation- Philadelphia, Penn., in the Space Center, in 1962 with his others. He had a unique sense sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. tumultuous year of 1929 on wife and family. of humor and wit and was a Dec. 28th to the late Betty Alan had a highly success- great punster. Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- Giltman and R. Reuben Kohn. ful and fulfilling career at Alan is survived by his Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv He graduated from Penn NASA specializing in ground wife of 61 years, Shirley Please call for times. State University in 1951, support, base security and Felderstein Kohn, children, Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- where he ran cross-country payload management. He Michelle Kohn; Jay Kohn; and Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. for the then national cham- witnessed the exploration of Donna Kohn-Snow; son-in- pionship team. Alan then the boundaries of earth to the law, Leslie R. Berghash, M.D.; Temple Beth El (R), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-677-2484. served in the U.S. Navy as a far reaches of space. While Michael S. Rubinoff, partner Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. lieutenant and communica- there, he received numerous of Donna; and grandchildren Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat tions officer for the 6th Fleet awards for his exceptional Ilana Berghash, Edin Kohn service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. during the Korean War and work. He was passionate and Golan Kohn. Alan will be served two additional years in about the space program sorely missed. Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. 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She calls this a case prevalent in some Muslim announcing that she is of “inequality.” communities, which has af- creating the world’s first Now, the museum is “my fected 200 million women, vagina museum, Florence whole life,” she said. “I am according to the United Schechter is confident that now the vagina lady.” Nations. she has heard every joke on The denigrating jokes she’s “I want the museum to be the subject. heard since announcing her part of fighting that,” said Schechter, a Jewish co- plan in March have only Schechter. median and communica- strengthened her resolve. She also noted that sex tions professional in her “They’re funny until you real- trafficking, sexual assault, 20s, is preparing to open ize the point is that vaginas gay rights and shaming the museum in Brighton, are bad, which is pretty hor- campaigns online could be 50 miles south of London. rible,” she said part of the museum. When the news broke in “The world absolutely “I want people to come in, the spring, it caught the needs a vagina museum,” see these issues and say, ‘I attention of Conan O’Brien, she added. have to do something, I’ve who quipped: It will be “the For now, though, the got to change this,’” she said. first museum where you enter museum is little more than Instead of looking to open through the gift shop.” idea that is being promoted, the museum in the U.K.’s The idea also blew up on albeit with considerable capital, Schechter has her social media. Twitter users success. There is a web site sights on Brighton, a seaside Cnaan Liphshiz advised Schechter to put up a through which UK residents town about 50 miles south of Florence Schechter showcasing her museum idea at a Limmud Festival in Birmingham, sign saying “caution, slippery can purchase buttons sport- London. It’s a “very progres- England, Dec. 28, 2017. when wet” or install a knocker ing the museum’s logo, and sive place,” she noted. (In the on the door because “no man Schechter has been busy June general elections, the diseases that affects women Anatomical charts will be tion will feature a sculpture will find the buzzer.” hosting events and giving local parliamentary candi- and girls from faith com- on display, to help fight made from plaster casts of Even her father, the Rus- talks. But she admits she is date for the Green Party won munities who engage in anal widespread ignorance about 400 women’s vulvas (it’s sia-born klezmer musician nowhere near collecting the slightly more than half the sex to in order preserve their the female reproductive a 2008 installation titled Gregori Schechter, got in on necessary funds for opening 57,687 votes cast at Brighton. hymen, Schechter said. organ. (In a 2014 survey in “The Great Wall of Vagina” the act: He complimented her a physical space, and doesn’t Nationwide, the party won 1.6 “These girls put them- the United Kingdom, half and its aim is to start a on “hitting the G-spot” after imagine opening one before percent of the vote.) selves at risk without real- of 1,000 women aged 26-35 debate on labial beauty The Independent profiled her 2020. “People think that London izing it,” she aid. “Those are couldn’t point out the vagina standards dominated by the efforts in March, she proudly When asked where she is quite progressive, but be- just the facts and we will on a medical drawing of the pornographic industry) and told JTA. would find the funding, cause it’s so multicultural, make them known for them reproductive system. Half Georgia O’Keeffe’s 1926 But Schechter, who is Schechter replied: “Oh, man, that means that there are to make a decision.” of 2,000 men couldn’t find “Black Iris” painting. currently recruiting trustees I wish I knew.” certain communities that The museum will also it either in a 2017 follow-up O’Keeffe had consistently and scouting a location for She quickly corrected can really take offense at a promote gay rights, said survey.) Other sections will denied that her series of the museum, is dead serious herself—“Oh, woman, I wish Vagina Museum, and I don’t Schechter, who added that be devoted to childbirth and flower paintings, with deep about her plan, she told the I knew”—before settling on want to, like, offend anyone if she were living in one of contraception. and dark crevices, were in fact 30 or so people who came “person.” when we’re in the really early the world’s 12 countries There will be touches subversive vaginal artworks. to see her talk about it on For now, though, she’s stages,” she said. with death penalties for gay of whimsy as well. For ex- “I would love to have been Wednesday at the Limmud thinking big. In the museum, Another hot-button issue people, “I too would have been ample, the café will feature there in the room when she Festival of Jewish learning Schechter plans to explore that Schechter intends to sentenced to death” vulva cupcakes—or cleft denied this,” Schechter said in Birmingham. Schechter various perceived inequali- tackle in the museum: The Other exhibits at the mu- pastries with pink cream during her Limmud talk. “Do said she started working on ties that are connected to elevated exposure to sexual seum are less controversial. in the groove. An art sec- you think she was winking?” The much-awaited grassroots, Zionist, progressive movement is here
ers’ move to dictate which Benjamin Netanyahu), it’s ists “must continue to fight 1970s, she “gave up practicing identities are and are not not about settlements and for our rights and our state, Judaism” and abandoned her welcome in the progressive it’s not about occupation. which remain constantly loyalty to Israel “because that cause. Zionism was a dream of under attack.” was expected of a progressive, Berman felt attacked and the Jewish people for 3,000 She spoke of the intersec- anti-war, feminist woman. It ostracized when Palestinian years. Through millennia tionality of bigotries, noting, was just not okay to be active- activists wearing shirts that of oppression, persecution, “When anti-Semitism runs ly Jewish or to acknowledge read “Palestine versus the exile and genocide, we have rampant, other bigotries run any loyalty to Israel.” world” were accepted at the maintained our hope and rampant.” Einstein declared, “I will SlutWalk, but her Jewish star dream that we would be “We cannot allow anti- not do that anymore.” was not. able to have a state where Semitism to go unchecked Einstein lamented the fact “Palestinian activists were we would be protected, and and expect that we can fight that although she thought allowed to hold that identity, that the state would be in our other bigotries at the same that “so many progres- so why weren’t we allowed to historical homeland where time. We have to fight it all sive Jewish organizations hold our identity as Zionist we have been indigenous for together. There’s a saying on reflected my progressive activists? Why such double 3,000 years.” the left that, ‘I’m not free un- views and supported my standards, especially at a She continued, “The mani- til we are all free,’ and that’s Jewish identity,” she was march for social justice?” festation of the Zionist dream how Jewish communities “badly wrong,” giving the Zioness Movement activists march at the Aug. 12 Chicago asked Berman. is exactly what progressivism sincerely feel,” said Berman. example of progressive Jew- SlutWalk. In October, 50 Zioness is about. It’s fighting for Until Jews “are included in ish organizations that honor members took on the March your own civil rights and the fight for social, economic Palestinian-American BDS By Eliana Rudee progressive friends marched for Racial Justice, hoping to own social justice, your own and racial justice, and until activist Linda Sarsour for JNS together in support of the activate and empower pro- self-determination, your own we are not subjected to po- her coalition-building work rally. But similar to what oc- gressive Zionists in New York right to equality, and to exist litical litmus tests about our with Jewish groups. Salt and pepper, peanut curred at the Chicago Dyke City, but they were met with in safety and security—and own self-determination and The same week that Ein- butter and jelly, Zionism and March in June, their support a similar sentiment. progressivism is the same civil rights in the form of our stein attended a workshop progressivism. was met with a ban on Zionist “We were told that we don’t thing, it’s making progress state in our historic national of one such progressive Few question the inherent, “symbols of nationalism and care about racial justice,” for all of those among us, homeland, none of us will be organization and felt “the irrefutable bond between oppression.” Berman said. “That was equalizing the playing field, free,” she said. heartbreak that progressive the first two of those pairs, “It was one of those mo- heartbreaking because we giving everyone the same Berman pointed out that Jews face as one after another but civil rights attorney and ments that exposed the care very much about these opportunity.” 74 percent of American Jews organization betrays them co-founder of the Zioness fictitious line between anti- issues.” Berman shared her hope are registered Democrats and and demands that they give Movement, Amanda Berman, Zionism and anti-Semitism,” Zioness was created as a that “all marginalized com- many of them care about up Judaism,” she learned of argues that the latter is just Berman told JNS. civil rights movement that munities have same the sexism, racism, homophobia Zioness. as natural—and she has On the same day, 800 seeks to undermine “bigotry, opportunities to ultimately and yes, Israel. “But if young Berman described the several thousand left-leaning miles away in Charlottesville, misogyny, and social and achieve success in their progressives are forced to emails she has received to Jews with strong Zionist Va., neo-Nazis marched to economic inequality,” said fight for social and racial choose between supporting thank her for filling the void identities backing her up on “end Jewish influence in Berman, who thinks there justice the same way that the social justice issues and in which institutional Jew- that sentiment. America,” simultaneously is nothing revolutionary Jewish people did with inter- their identities as Zionists, ish groups and community The four-month-old Zio- threatening minority groups about coming out as proud, national recognition of our then we are going to be in organizers were previously ness Movement was born such as African-Americans, progressive Zionists. homeland,” and suggested big trouble,” she said. “scared to engage in this in a “watershed moment,” Muslims, LGBTQ individuals “It’s the most natural that America could take a The response to the na- issue,” and for giving pro- several months after the and Latinos. alliance in the world,” she page from Israel’s playbook scent Zioness Movement has gressive Zionists a political inauguration of President “If that wasn’t a moment to said. “Zionism is the civil as the “most progressive, been “unbelievably positive” home. Women who fought in Donald Trump. At the Aug. come together, I don’t know rights and self-determina- pluralistic, multi-ethnic and and “humbling,” said Ber- the feminist movement in the 12 Chicago SlutWalk, which what is,” said Berman, who tion movement of the Jew- multi-religious country in man. 1960s told her, “I have been aimed to dismantle rape was “heartbroken” by the ish people. It’s not about all of the Middle East.” She Zioness member Gloria waiting 50 years for this.” culture, a group of 20 Zionist Chicago SlutWalk organiz- Bibi (Israeli Prime Minister added that Jews and Zion- Einstein told JNS that in the Now, it’s finally here. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Israeli government OKs for quicker and more flex- Jerusalem, and placed the before the adoption in the game maker’s web site. The minister in Israel’s Knesset, $72 Million anti-BDS ible action unconstrained Cave of the Patriarchs and 16th century by the royal game was developed by eight made the call for extrajudi- project by government bureaucracy the Old City of Hebron in house of the Inquisition— Chicago-area high school cial killing while tweeting (JTA)—Israel’s govern- and legal limitations on third the State of Palestine on the a church-led campaign of friends: Max Temkin, Josh Wednesday about Omar al- ment has approved a plan party services. But the new list of world heritage sites in persecution of Jews and other Dillon, Daniel Dranove, Eli Abed, who was convicted on setting aside $72 million to organization will be subject danger. It frequently refers non-Christians. Baptista was Halpern, Ben Hantoot, David the same day of murdering fighting the campaign to to review by the state. to the Temple Mount only by a consultant for the Rede de Munk, David Pinsof and Eliot three Israelis in a July attack boycott Israel. Israel says it succeeded its Arabic name, Al-Haram Judiarias. Weinstein. on the West Bank settlement The plan would entail the in bid to withdraw from al-Sharif. Shortly after the money “Cards Against Humanity of Halamish. largest monetary investment UNESCO by 2019, of- Between 2009-2014, was transferred last month, is a party game for horrible Oren tweeted that al-Abed, yet by Israel specifically to- ficial says UNESCO adopted 46 reso- the modem, router and a people,” reads the description whose name he spelled dif- ward combating the Boycott, (JTA)—Denying reports lutions against Israel; 1 on computer of the Rede de Ju- of the game on its website. ferently, attacked medics Divestment and Sanctions that Israel has missed the Syria; and none on Iran, diarias’ office in the nearby “Unlike most of the party after being “neutralized” campaign. It was announced deadline for leaving UNES- Sudan, North Korea, or any town of Belmonte went miss- games you’ve played before, by Israeli forces. Israel uses last week to the cabinet CO, its ambassador to the other country in the world. ing, leaving the institution Cards Against Humanity is the term “neutralized” to ministers and approved as an international body said it In 2011, UNESCO elected without online access to its as despicable and awkward as describe a suspected ter- executive order after none of has successfully handed in Syria’s regime headed by bank accounts and official you and your friends.” rorist who no longer poses them objected, the Ynet news its notice of departure effec- Bashar Assad to its human correspondence. Technicians ADL ‘concerned’ by a physical threat. Oren said site reported Friday. tive 2019. rights committee. replaced the missing gear spate of anti-Semitic, that al-Abed “sat healthy and It calls for setting up a not- UNESCO Director-General Jerry Seinfeld spotted at three days later—by which racist vandalism in smiling in court” at his mili- for-profit organization whose Audrey Azoulay has agreed Tel Aviv’s ‘best’ falafel time both Baptista, 41, and Manhattan tary court date Wednesday, board will be made up of to view an email sent to shop the money were gone. (JTA)—The Anti-Defa- despite having committed government officials and do- her from the Israeli foreign (JTA)—Hours after land- Relatives of Baptista of- mation League expressed the attack. nors from abroad, the report ministry announcing the ing in Israel, the comedian fered to repay the money he concern following recent Soldiers responding to ter- said. The board will oversee pullout effective before 2019, Jerry Seinfeld was spotted at is believed to have stolen and incidents in Manhattan ror attacks cannot determine the first major “civil-society Carmel Shama-Hacohen was a well-known falafel eatery are cooperating with police’s featuring vandalism and if terrorists are neutralized, infrastructure servicing the quoted as saying in an article ahead of his two shows there. attempts to locate him, the anti-Semitic graffiti. as the current open-fire order State of Israel and the pro- published Friday by Haaretz. Wearing a blue polo shirt ZAP news agency reported, The targets included three states. Soldiers are not doc- Israel community in the fight It takes a year for the with- and a New York Mets baseball as prosecutors prepare an in- Upper East Side businesses, tors. But they must ensure against the de-legitimization drawal to take effect. cap, Seinfeld was photo- dictment for fraud and theft. private apartments and other that the terrorists pose no of Israel,” the notice sent to Shama-Hacohen’s state- graphed ordering food on Rabbi Elisha Salas, who public spaces, ADL said further threat. Though “neu- the ministers read. ment followed previous re- Friday at Falafel Hakosem, is based in Belmonte and is Thursday citing reports. It in- tralized,” Al-Obeid attacked The $75 million budget will ports that, despite announc- an eatery situated half a mile consulted regularly on com- cluded “explicit anti-Semitic the medics treating him. come partly from the Israeli ing its intention to leave east of the U.S. Embassy in memoration projects, told symbols, as well as racist” — Michael Oren (@DrMi- government and partly from the organization for its bias Tel Aviv. Jornal do Fundao that the ones ADL did not say when chaelOren) December 27, Jewish donors and communi- against the Jewish state, Je- Israel’s Channel 2’s food Rede de Juderias, which has the incidents took place. 2017 ties abroad, the report said. rusalem did not give notice critic earlier this year pro- so far declined to comment On Thursday, police re- In July, Al-Abed entered It did not say when the new in time for the membership claimed the falafel joint the publicly on the affair, must leased a photo of one slender a home in Halamish and organization would become to end in 2019. best of its kind in Tel Aviv, divulge “the whole truth” man, who appears to be stabbed three family mem- operational or even estab- Shama-Hacohen conceded Ynet reported. about it. older than 50, whom police bers to death as they were lished formally. to Haaretz that he and his Seinfield, one of the most Target recalls Jewish- said is wanted for commit- eating Shabbat dinner. The But the initial funding to aide had arrived with a famous Jewish comedians themed ‘Cards Against ting a pattern of aggravated military advocate general is the tune of $36 million will written notice at the Paris of all time, is scheduled to Humanity’ game over harassment as a hate crime. seeking four consecutive life come from the budget of the UNESCO building when it perform at Tel Aviv’s Menorah offensive content He is believed to have placed sentences for Al-Abed. ministry that includes Public was closed for the holiday Mivtachim Arena on Satur- (JTA)—Target said it is stickers containing anti-gay, The question of when it is Security, Strategic Affairs and manned only by security day night. He performed four recalling a Jewish-themed anti-black and anti-Semitic appropriate for soldiers to kill and Information. At least 10 guards, who refused to sign sold-out shows in a row there version of a card game that statements on three Madison suspected terrorists became Jewish philanthropists have that they had received the during his previous visit to features offensive content. Avenue stores since October, a divisive topic in Israel last pledge to at least match that document. Israel in 2015. The popular and intention- police said. year after Elor Azaria, an IDF sum, with some promising to Azoulay agreed to view the In September, Seinfeld ally offensive game, Cards “This recent spate of hate- medic, shot dead an alleged give $2 and $3 to any dollar email notice as official, so released a new comedy special Against Humanity, asks ful acts remind us that the terrorist who was incapacitat- put in by the Israeli govern- that “Israel, which has done on Netflix, titled “Jerry Before players to compete for the fight against anti-Semitism ed and lying on the ground. ment beyond the initial fund- every effort to complete the Seinfeld.” funniest or least appropriate is inextricably linked to the Despite protests on Azaria’s ing, according to the report. pullout alongside the United Portuguese official answer to a fill-in-the-blank fight of all forms of hate, and behalf, he was convicted of The organization envis- States, may not find itself still disappears with Jewish question. therefore must be addressed manslaughter in January aged by its creators would a member of this unfortunate heritage money Cards in the “Chosen in all our communities,” and sentenced to 18 months operate on a regular basis organization, which has been (JTA)—Police in Portugal People Pack” version were said ADL New York Regional in prison, later shortened to to counter pressure applied hijacked by the Arab states are searching for a local flagged on social media in Director Evan R. Bernstein 14 months. Leading Israeli to artists, performers and and Islam,” Shama-Hacohen politician whom they suspect recent days for prompts like in a statement. politicians, including Prime commercial enterprises who is quoted as saying. fled the country after pocket- “Can’t you see, the Jews are In the first three quarters Minister Benjamin Netan- seek to engage with Israel. In October, the United ing $130,000 earmarked for behind everything—the of 2017, ADL tracked 167 inci- yahu, have called for Azaria But it would shift into high States announced that it developing Jewish heritage banks, the media, even dents of anti-Semitic vandal- to be pardoned, but Israeli gear at sensitive periods such would leave UNESCO, citing sites. _____!” and an answer read- ism across New York State as President Reuven Rivlin re- as fighting waves of terrorist “continuing anti-Israel bias.” Marco Baptista, who repre- ing “Torturing Jews until well as a 92 percent increase jected the pardon requests attacks and anti-Israel votes Six years ago, the United sents the Social Democratic they say they aren’t Jews in anti-Semitic incidents in in November. at international forums. States cut off more than Party in the eastern town of anymore.” New York City. In the recent Before becoming Israel’s The new organization’s $80 million a year, about 22 Covilha, dropped off the radar Target is “aware of this findings, Manhattan sur- ambassador to the United avenues for action would in- percent of its entire budget earlier this month after the extended card pack of the passed other NYC boroughs States in 2009, Oren, who clude public campaigns, lob- for UNESCO, in reprisal for money was transferred from game Cards Against Human- receiving the highest number was born and raised in the bying, arranging for solidar- its acceptance of Palestine the regional government’s ity,” a spokesperson wrote on of anti-Semitic incidents. United States, was a preemi- ity visits to Israel by opinion as a member. Israel also office for the development Twitter Thursday evening, Michael Oren calls for nent historian of the Middle shapers, establishing new and suspended its funding at of Jewish heritage sites to “and are in the process of IDF to ‘shoot to kill’ East and Israel. He ended his social media presence and that time. his personal account based removing it from our stores. suspected terrorists term as ambassador in 2013 interacting with pro-Israel Israel and the United States on documents that contained We apologize for any disap- (JTA)—Michael Oren and was elected to Knesset organization worldwide for will remain as observer forgeries of signatures by pointment as it is never our tweeted that the Israel De- two years later as part of the coordinated action with a states of UNESCO, whose full other officials, the Correio intention to offend our guests fense Forces should “shoot center-right Kulanu party. focus on Europe. name is the United Nations da Manhã reported last week. with the products we carry.” to kill” suspected terrorists, Earlier this year, speaking While such activities to- Educational, Scientific and The money came from Por- Target is the second-larg- rather than just “neutralize” about Azaria, Oren said the day formally fall under the Cultural Organization. tugal’s Rede de Judiarias, a est discount store retailer in them. IDF’s open-fire orders should purview of the Ministry of In recent years, UNESCO national network of sites con- the United States. Oren, a former Israeli be “clarified,” but he did not Foreign Affairs, spinning off has passed resolutions reject- nected to the Jewish popula- A “Jew Pack” set of cards ambassador to the United explicitly call for “shoot to the nonprofit would allow ing Israeli sovereignty over tion that had lived in Portugal is still available on the States who serves as a deputy kill.” 2017 From page 1A A ‘new sheriff in town’ the Human Rights Council bered.” Before the General receiving its first nine F-35 acquire the advanced war- at the UN and the UNESCO cultural Assembly vote, she said the US stealth fighter jets from the planes, at a cost of roughly Wall. The move by the Israeli Trump’s Ambassador to agency. In October, the US an- would be “taking names” of US, the Israeli military de- $100 million each. government, which reneged the United Nations Nikki nounced that it would pull out countries that supported the clared the fleet of aircraft Tal Inbar, who heads on a January 2016 agreement, Haley has been determined of UNESCO due to its “anti- UN condemnation of Trump’s fully operational in early the space research center sparked a crisis between the to change the culture of Israel bias.” Jerusalem move. December. at the Israel-based Fisher government and Diaspora bias against Israel at the In the wake of Trump’s Haley’s series of moves de- “The announcement of Institute for Air and Space Jewry. world body. At the AIPAC announcement on Jerusa- fending Israel at the UN came the operationalization of the Strategic Studies, told JNS Israeli Diaspora Affairs Policy Conference in March, lem, Haley blamed the world after the departing Obama ‘Adir’ aircraft comes at a time regarding the F-35 that the Minister Naftali Bennett ad- Haley described herself as body for being the real ob- administration in December in which the IAF is operating “technological jump of the mitted that “mistakes were the “new sheriff in town” and stacle to Israeli-Palestinian 2016 refused to veto a Security on a large scale on a number plane compared to all other made” by the government vowed regarding anti-Israel peace and vetoed a UN Secu- Council resolution that con- of fronts in a dynamic Middle planes in the [Middle East] in its decision, but said elements that she would “kick rity Council resolution that demned Israel’s settlement East,” said Israeli Air Force is enormous, but the jump the controversy largely them every single time” they called for the withdrawal policy and described eastern chief Maj. Gen. Amikam in operational capabilities resulted from a “campaign display their bias. of the US recognition of Jerusalem as “occupied Pal- Norkin. is no less important. The of misinformation claiming Indeed, Haley has taken Jerusalem. When the same estinian territory.” Israel has agreed to pur- freedom of maneuver that the [Western Wall] is being aim at UN bodies that have resolution was passed by the Advanced US-made chase 50 of the F-35 jets the air force gets has been closed to Diaspora Jews... repeatedly and disproportion- UN General Assembly, Haley fighter jets operational from the US and was the first significantly strength- This is false.” ately targeted Israel, including said the vote “will be remem- Less than a year after foreign country permitted to ened.” PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 Will mass protests divert Iran’s attention inward and away from fighting Israel? By Adam Abrams percent of the Iranian popula- agency reporting that 300 JNS tion feels estranged from the protesters had gathered in the regime, leaving it hollow and western city of Kermanshah. Thousands of protesters vulnerable. If this round [of Tehran’s governor, Mohsen took to the streets this week- protests] is quashed, as hap- Hamedani, stated that fewer end in cities throughout Iran pened in 2009, the [regime’s] than 50 protesters had con- to demonstrate against the overthrow will be further vened in the city’s public Islamic Republic’s strained delayed. But the counter- square. economy, corrupt regime revolution is inevitable.” The Iranian state-con- and costly military expansion The new wave of popular trolled media also attempted throughout the region, in protests in Iran began last to characterize the protests what has been characterized Thursday with anti-regime as being masterminded by as the country’s largest wave demonstrations in the north- American, British and Israeli of anti-government protests eastern city of Mashhad, intelligence, in what Tel Aviv since the “Green Revolution” where 52 protesters were ar- University’s Litvak described Milad Avazbeigi erupted in 2009 following rested. The demonstrations as “typical Iranian practice.” An anti-regime protest in Tehran during the “Green Revolution” in June 2009. a controversial presidential soon spread to other cities “[This is] partly motivated election. throughout the Islamic Re- by genuine paranoia of the time, the agenda is clearly American and Israeli Litvak, who also questioned Although experts believe public, including the capital regime, which sees enemies economic, [and related to] response the effectiveness of Trump’s it is too soon to tell how the of Tehran. lurking behind every corner, growing frustration over the Differing from former Pres- statements due to the Ameri- renewed anti-regime protests In a rare display of anti-re- but [is] partly...an old practice lack of tangible improvement ident Barack Obama’s silence can leader’s unpopularity in will affect Israel, Meir Litvak, gime dissent, demonstrators of blaming foreign players for in the standard of living of in response to the 2009 pro- Iran over his refusal to remove director of the Alliance Center in some parts of the country everything bad that happens the people following the 2015 tests in Iran, President Donald all U.S. sanctions against the for Iranian Studies at Tel Aviv were overheard chanting slo- to Iran and of course absolving nuclear agreement.” Trump tweeted Saturday Islamic Republic. University, told JNS that if the gans against Iran’s Supreme the government from any re- According to Litvak, an- night that Iranian citizens “Obama had his eye on demonstrations continue to Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- sponsibility,” said Litvak. “By other key difference with the are “fed up with [the] regime’s the Iran deal that was finally grow, Iran might be forced to nei as well as the regime’s blaming the ‘usual suspects,’ new wave of Iranian protests corruption & its squandering signed six years later, so he divert attention and resources elite and sternly loyal Islamic they also seek to appeal to the is the way in which they have of the nation’s wealth to fund kept quiet,” said Middle East from fighting the Jewish state Revolutionary Guard Corps. genuine nationalist feeling of spread. The demonstrations terrorism abroad,” and that Forum’s Pipes. “Trump feels a to domestic affairs. Protestors reportedly chanted most Iranians.” are not “mainly confined to Iran’s government “should more populist hostility toward “This is my hope,” Litvak “death to the dictator” and “Hardly anyone believes the big cities” like they were respect their people’s rights, Tehran and is encouraging the said. “death to the Revolutionary this nonsense anymore,” in 2009, but have appeared “all including right to express protesters. This difference will Daniel Pipes, president of Guards.” Pipes said regarding the re- over the country” and in areas themselves. The world is grow dramatically in impor- the Middle East Forum think Some 80 people were de- gime’s rhetoric. that had not participated in watching!” tance if the protests continue.” tank, said that if the protests tained Saturday in the city What’s different this protests nearly a decade ago, Litvak said Obama was Although Israeli Prime “lead to regime change, they of Arak as the mass protests time? he explained. “completely silent in 2009, be- Minister Benjamin Netan- will have immense implica- entered their third evening, There are “several impor- “My guess is that the eco- cause he sought to negotiate yahu remained silent on the tions for Israel, the Middle spreading to more than 1,200 tant differences” between the nomic agenda appeals more to with the Iranian government anti-regime protests during East, the Muslim world and cities. new wave of Iranian protests these people” in small towns, over the nuclear issue, and did his weekly cabinet meeting beyond.” At least three protestors instigated last week and the said Litvak, who also assessed not want to alienate them.” on Sunday, Israeli Public “The Islamic Republic of were shot dead by Revolution- Green Revolution of 2009, that social media has played The former president was Security Minister Gilad Er- Iran has been the driving force ary Guards Saturday night as said Litvak. a role in connecting smaller also likely concerned that an dan tweeted Saturday night for Islamism since it came to the regime moved to crush “In 2009 the protests erupt- Iranian cities with other parts official U.S. statement might regarding the demonstrations power in 1979, so its collapse the rallies. Demonstrators ed when the people felt that of the country. have been used by the Iranian that Iran “is wasting billions will mark the acceleration will “pay the price” and “such the government had cheated “[Iranian civilians] are regime to discredit protesters, of dollars funding Hezbollah, of the Islamist decline that behavior will be smashed,” them by rigging the presi- more aware of what is going “and he might have feared that Hamas, the Assad regime & began in 2013,” Pipes told JNS. warned Iranian Interior Min- dential elections,” he said. on, and they feel that they statements in support of the terrorism throughout the “For Israel, this means ister Rahmani Fazli, while “The protests then lacked a are part of something bigger,” protests might drive the U.S. world, rather than investing its most powerful enemy the Revolutionary Guards clear economic agenda. This he said. to greater involvement,” said in the Iranian people.” vanishes,” he said. “I can threatened to crush protests hardly imagine better politi- with an “iron fist.” cal news.” The regime minimized the Domestic implications scale of the protests, with New elite military unit ready to Pipes noted that about “85 the state-affiliated Fars news
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 F A I T H H A M H O N E Y defend Israel from Gaza terror threat 14 15 16 I S S U E E L I A M U S E By Yaakov Lappin combat drills against heavily are inside Gaza, forming an also a big emphasis on the 17 18 19 G H A N A L A X M A N E S JNS armed, well-trained guerrilla underground maze designed civilian population, which 20 21 22 terrorist forces embedded into to allow operatives to move is a large challenge in Judea E V I L S R E N A new elite IDF infantry built-up areas—otherwise weapons and fighters around, and Samaria, and certainly 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A T M E N O B E L I E V E unit is about to take up its known as Hamas, Gaza’s rul- and launch hit-and-run at- even more so in Gaza,” Gadasi 31 32 33 34 position along Israel’s border ing faction. tacks. told JNS. R E I G N S B E T A G A G with the Gaza Strip. “The Gaza Strip requires In mid-December, the “We understand that in any 35 36 37 M E N U T O N I C O R G The Haruv (Carob) unit, complex preparations, which Haruv special unit arrived at situation we will encounter 38 39 40 41 named after a renowned begin three to four months in the IDF’s training center for in Gaza, we will run into the N U M B E R O N E H I T S force that operated in Israel’s advance. Preparing to oper- ground forces at the Tze’elim threat of tunnels,” the com- 42 43 44 45 F A T A P E R Y T R I G southern desert borders in the ate in Judea and Samaria is base in southern Israel, which pany commander added. “We 46 47 48 49 1960s and 1970s, was once a simpler than Gaza,” Mor said. has a mock Palestinian village are preparing the soldiers for A G E S I N S O D D I T Y regular infantry battalion in The Haruv unit had to that replicates conditions in this, mentally and physically, 50 51 52 53 R E S P E C T H A R P Y M the Kfir brigade, focusing on learn how to use armored Gaza. through briefings, lectures, 54 55 56 security operations in Judea vehicles to maneuver on the A week later, it travelled to videos, and physical and tech- A B S M A T E O and Samaria (the territories). Gaza border, and to practice the Jordan Valley, where it held nological training.” 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 G I L D A C A P A R E A S Several months ago, the moving into Gaza itself, in a live-fire combat drill in co- The unit is now scheduled 65 66 67 IDF decided to convert this the event of an outbreak of operation with the military’s to rotate to the Gaza border S N A R L A L P M E R I T battalion into an elite unit, a new round of fighting. The Armored Corps, Artillery for the first time in its cur- 68 69 70 A N G E L R E Y S O R R Y and to give it the training, soldiers also learned how to Corps and the Engineering rent form. It will conduct weapons, vehicles and high- use new kinds of weapons, Corps—all units that would daily patrols and surveillance tech equipment it would need including those mounted on need to work together in any operations along the volatile to fight in Gaza. the armored vehicles. new ground war. border, on guard to protect Since then, the unit has “The soldiers became fa- “We train as we will fight,” the southern Israeli villages, been selectively recruiting miliar with the enemy, and Mor said. “This exercise farms and towns, which came cadets into its ranks and learned about the [Gaza] summed up eight weeks of under mortar fire as recently placing them under intense sector’s history,” said Mor. training. There was live fire, as Dec. 29. special force training. This “The doctrine for using force tank fire and artillery fire. “There are all sorts of process culminated at the end in Gaza is different than Judea We used digital command scenarios we must be ready of December in a large-scale and Samaria. Commanders systems and operated as if for—a terrorist infiltration, war drill that simulated Gaza’s had to learn to make the we were going into Gaza via tunnels or overland, into urban warfare settings. adjustment.” tomorrow.” communities; attacks on “The elite unit has abili- In the event of a new armed Capt. Yinon Gadasi, a com- patrols,” Gadasi said. ties and components that an conflict with the Hamas and pany commander in the Ha- “This is the first time that ordinary infantry battalion Palestinian Islamic Jihad ruv unit, said the latest drill this elite unit, with this qual- does not,” Maj. Nir Mor, deputy terror groups, the entire Kfir was the most realistic and ity of personnel and ability to commander of the new unit, infantry brigade would be intensive he had encountered deal with the underground told JNS. mobilized from the territories in his three years of military threat, is arriving at the Gaza “The training, structure to Gaza, but the Haruv unit service. border,” he said. “There have and organization are all dif- would have special missions. “It simulated as much as been many incidents there ferent,” he said. Cadets had These would include engag- possible the enemy that we recently. As a company com- to undergo weeks of high- ing Hamas’s underground are supposed to encounter. It mander... 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URJ From page 1A “Now is the not the right “is now supportive of what I Temple Solel in Hollywood, nations told JNS that they point, I think it is a positive time?” asked Hirsch, whose believe should have been our Fla., said that at the URJ’s are pleased at these develop- change.” is not my position, nor does it sermon was posted on You- position from the beginning.” recent national conference, ments. “The December 6 statement reflect the views of multitudes Tube. “Two-thousand years Hirsch said he believes his he perceived a noticeable “In many corners of the was consistent with the at- of, perhaps most, Reform later and it is still not the sermon and Yoffie’s article amount of grassroots sup- Jewish community today, titudes of those URJ leaders Jews,” Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch right time?... There were “helped clarify, and legiti- port for the U.S. recogni- the reflexive response to who sat down with Pales- declared in a sermon at the critics who accused the civil mate, feelings and opinions tion of Jerusalem. “I heard anything connected to Trump tinian Authority chairman Manhattan congregation he rights movement of moving that people [within the move- many whispered and not- is: ‘I’m against it,’” said Rabbi Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, leads, the Stephen Wise Free too quickly. The Rev. Martin ment] already had.” so-whispered conversations Neil Cooper of Temple Beth yet refused to join President Synagogue. Luther King Jr.’s response: Other prominent Reform in the corridors of the URJ Hillel-Beth El, a Conservative Trump for a High Holy Day Hirsch, who was the ex- ‘The time is always ripe to do rabbis agree. Rabbi John biennial,” he told JNS. “An synagogue near Philadelphia. phone call,” said Rabbi Pesach ecutive director of the As- what is right.’” Moscowitz, rabbi emeritus of impressive number of rabbis “One cannot help but wonder Lerner, president of the Coali- sociation of Reform Zionists In an interview with JNS, the Holy Blossom Temple in and lay people support Jeru- if the same reaction to this tion for Jewish Values, which of America for 12 years and Hirsch said there was an Toronto, told JNS he believes salem as Israel’s capital, even [Jerusalem] announcement represents several hundred served as a tank commander “evolution” in the Reform that Hirsch’s public remarks if Trump said it…Whatever would have been heard if it had Orthodox rabbis. “It’s heart- in the Israeli military, strongly movement’s position between “may have awakened many to Trump’s motives were for come from President Obama ening that the pushback challenged the URJ’s criticism the organization’s official the movement’s misjudgment the proclamation, he spoke rather than from President from other Reform leaders of the timing of the Trump statements on Dec. 6 and about Jerusalem.” the truth.” Trump. If the Reform move- apparently forced a change announcement. Dec. 22. In his view, the URJ Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin of Rabbis from other denomi- ment has evolved beyond that of course.”
UN From page 4A the Palestinian Authority’s impose a ‘favorable’ solution believe such tactics will yield Ambassador Haley’s state- affiliation, every American refusal to come to the nego- that requires little or no com- them ‘victory.’ Real victory for ments in defiance of one- should be pleased that we of an agenda that is clearly tiating table and providing promise on their part? both parties in the conflict sided anti-Israel resolutions are no longer “leading from anti-Israel AND anti-Semitic. little incentive for PA leaders Israel will never accept a can only be achieved through is a signal that once again behind.” These efforts have done to negotiate in good faith. And solution that is imposed on face-to-face bilateral talks America will defend our allies. Jacob Millner is senior significant harm to the peace why should they, especially it from the UN and the Pales- that result in a permanent American leadership is back, policy analyst for The Israel process, appearing to justify if their ‘friends’ at UN will tinians are delusional if they agreement. and no matter what political Project.
Europe From page 5A governments, radical forces diminish public support for Israeli groups that are work- permitting reality to get in During his meeting with inside the Israeli Arab com- the government in the service ing openly to overthrow the their way. Netanyahu, Macron rejected pher for Yediot Aharonot was munity have managed to of the radical Left. democratically elected gov- They aren’t waging their those suggestions. And that attacked and his motorcycle intimidate their opponents Demonstrations in Tel ernment of Israel. political war geared toward makes sense. Because even was smashed while he tried into silence and incite their Aviv early last month bore Netanyahu visited Paris and delegitimizing Israel interna- if he wanted to supplant the to report on the riots. members to reject Israel. out those allegations. Promi- Brussels to confront Europe’s tionally, even at the expense of Americans, there is no chance The EU has invested tens This then brings us to the nently displayed was a giant, leaders and challenge their their local Jewish communi- he would succeed. Israel will of millions of dollars radical- EU’s role in subverting Israeli brightly illuminated sign that hostility toward Israel. He told ties, and subverting Israel’s never permit the Europeans to izing the Israeli Arab com- politics more generally. For read “BDS.” Radical demon- his European hosts that their government domestically to mediate anything. Their war munity in recent years. Or- the past several months, strators called for Israel to be opposition to Trump’s recog- advance peace. They are doing against Israel internationally ganizations including Adalah, leftist political strategist and destroyed and vowed never to nition of reality in respect to it because they think their and inside of Israel itself has Baldana, Massowa, Zohrot self-styled anti-corruption defend “Zionism.” Jerusalem was indefensible. interests are served by waging achieved one clear result. The and the Negev Coexistence dragon slayer Eldad Yaniv has According to an investiga- Far from harming the cause war against Israel. Europeans have convinced Forum have indoctrinated, been leading a political cam- tive report on the demon- of peace, Trump’s recognition Ahead of Netanyahu’s trip Israelis not to trust them, not urged and paid Israeli Arabs to paign to demand that Prime stration published in Israel of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital to Europe and US Vice Presi- to admire them, and not to abandon their Israeli identity, Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Hayom, among the demon- advanced it. After all, there dent Mike Pence’s visit to consider them friends. view themselves as Palestin- be indicted. strations’ major financial is no way a sustainable peace Israel, the PA announced its Originally published in the ians and reject Israel’s right Yaniv’s campaign has in- backers and organizers are can be based on rejection of leaders would boycott Pence Jerusalem Post. to exist. volved weekly demonstrations One Voice, a US-registered reality, he argued. in retaliation for Trump’s Caroline Glick is the senior Survey data shows that a against Netanyahu, which are NGO that receives financial As the lukewarm responses recognition of Jerusalem. Middle East Fellow at the growing majority of Israeli widely covered by the media. support from the EU, the Brit- Netanyahu received from The Palestinian notion—sup- Center for Security Policy in Arabs wish to integrate into Netanyahu’s supporters ish Muslim Organization and the likes of Mogherini and ported by their Israeli far Left Washington, DC, the deputy the wider Israeli society. And allege Yaniv is manipulating Labour Friends of Palestine. Macron made clear, the Euro- supporters—is that the EU managing editor of The Jeru- yet, with effectively unlim- the public by using unproved In other words, according to peans behind the war against should replace the US as the salem Post and a contributor ited funding from European allegations of corruption to the report, the EU is funding Israel have no intention of mediator. to the Jewish World Review. Peace From page 5A has only made things worse The fertility rate of Jews is represents the last of the old are willing to live in peace • Giving up the idea that for them. now higher than that of Pal- guard, which psychologically beside the Jewish State. Israel can be pressured to ac- As a result, following Presi- The entire Israeli public estinians; nevertheless, some cannot give up the dream of • Recognizing that the 1949 cept their demands by outside dent Trump’s announcement shifted rightward after the Is- Palestinians believe they will liberating all of “occupied armistice line that set the parties through boycotts, U.N. accepting the reality that raeli evacuation of Gaza, giving eventually outnumber Israeli Palestine”—meaning all of Is- newly independent State of resolutions or any other threats. Jerusalem is Israel’s capital, Palestinians control, because Jews and somehow swallow rael, not just that lands Israel Israel’s border after it defeated Ending Palestinian De- Arab leaders made perfunc- the Palestinians destroyed up Israel. captured after it was attacked invading Arab armies will not rangement Syndrome will tory statements condemning the land-for-peace formula by Alternatively, some Pales- by Arab armies in the Six Day be the border going forward. be not be easy. The delusions the decision but did nothing. bombarding Israel with rock- tinians hope that one or more War in 1967. • Accepting that Israel of the syndrome are older Muslims around the world did ets. Most Israelis now demand countries in the region will If the Palestinians want to will never give up its ancient than most Palestinians alive not answer Abbas’s call for concrete security guarantees obtain nuclear weapons and achieve independence, they capital of Jerusalem. today, taught to them since three days of rage. In fact, few before they withdraw from destroy Israel. The Iranians will have to elect leaders com- • Understanding that Israel childhood. But at some point, Palestinians paid attention. another inch of disputed land. are the most likely to get a mitted to ending their suffer- will not accept the Palestinian Palestinians will have to ac- The Palestinians turned Any nation in the world would bomb, but if the nightmare of ing and to ending Palestinian dream of a “right of return” cept reality if they truly wish to terror many years ago in demand such guarantees. a successful nuclear attack on Derangement Syndrome. This for more than a fraction of the to reach a mutually beneficial the delusional belief that Perhaps the most danger- Israel ever became a reality, will require: Palestinian refugees who fled peace agreement with Israel. they could bomb the Jews ous aspect of Palestinian there’s no question that many • Providing basic civil Israel in the 1940s and their Dr. Mitchell Bard is execu- out of their homeland. But Derangement Syndrome is Palestinians as well as Israeli rights to the Palestinians descendants born elsewhere tive director of the American- hijackings, suicide bombings, that Palestinians have con- Jews would die. under their authority. in the last 70 years. Israeli Cooperative Enter- intifadas and ongoing attacks vinced themselves that they The best hope for a cure • Entering face-to-face • Accepting that Israel will prise and author/editor of have not and will not succeed do not have to compromise for Palestinian Derangement negotiations with Israel with never withdraw from major 24 books including ”The Arab in improving the plight of the with Israel, because time is Syndrome is a change in realistic expectations. settlement blocs in the West Lobby” and the novel “After Palestinians. The violence on their side. Palestinian leadership. Abbas • Demonstrating that they Bank. Anatevka: Tevye in Palestine.” PAGE 16A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, JANUARY 5, 2018 Why Trump’s Middle East negotiator is beating expectations
In September, however, Elie Pieprz, the director of “where the hell they are go- speaking at the Ad Hoc Liai- external affairs for the Yesha ing.” Around the same time son Committee, the grouping Council, the umbrella body that Greenblatt was say- of nations that are invested in for West Bank settlements. ing that Hamas-Palestinian the Palestinian-Israeli peace “The expectation is that for Authority would work, if process, Greenblatt put it this there to be genuine peace, Hamas adheres to principles way: “Instead of working to you need to be speaking to including the laying down impose a solution from the people on all sides, not just a of arms and recognizing outside, we are giving the couple of leaders you gather Israel, Israeli Prime Minister parties space to make their in a hotel in Europe.” Benjamin Netanyahu fretted own decisions about their The Palestinian Authority, that the reconciliation could future,” he said. “Instead of at least until the Jerusalem come at “the expense of our laying blame for the conflict issue arose this month, also existence.” at the feet of one party or enthusiastically embraced There may be obstacles the other, we are focused on Trump’s approach, as ex- closer to home as well. In- implementing existing agree- pressed through Greenblatt, terlocutors who have spent ments and unlocking new their most frequent inter- time with the negotiation areas of cooperation which locutor from the Trump team say that Friedman’s benefit both Palestinians and administration. politics tend to veer to the far Israelis.” Zomlot, the PLO envoy, right on the Israeli political Greenblatt already scored turned down a request for spectrum. Friedman, speak- one success: a deal, signed an interview, but in previ- ing this week of Palestinian in July, in which Israel sells ous briefings for reporters reaction to Trump’s recog- Anadolu Agency/Getty Images water to the Palestinian he expressed admiration for nition of Jerusalem, told Jason Greenblatt, in gray shirt, visiting the Nahal Oz military base near the Gaza border, Authority at reduced rates. the intensity of Greenblatt’s The Jerusalem Post that the Aug. 30, 2017. The water will reach parched involvement. “They have Palestinian reaction to the areas of the West Bank and traveled to the region, they recognition was “ugly” and By Ron Kampeas sion among Israelis and that such control will also the Gaza Strip, which is ruled have met with all parties, “anti-Semitic.” Palestinians as serious, increase Hamas’ influence. by Hamas. especially Mr. Greenblatt,” One figure who met with WASHINGTON (JTA)— creative, empathetic and Shapiro, who is now a The agreement, forged he said at an August briefing. the team notes that Green- Jason Greenblatt, President dedicated to the cause of fellow at the Institute for at a time in which Israeli “What I’m hearing is that blatt spent time at Yeshivat Donald Trump’s chief Israeli- peace,” said Daniel Shapiro, National Security Studies in and Palestinian leader- he is primarily in listening Har Etzion, a West Bank Palestinian negotiator, has an who was the Obama ad- Israel, said that Greenblatt ship barely speak to one mode, respectful of positions yeshiva noted for leaders office just around the corner ministration’s ambassador “can only operate within the another, earned Greenblatt trying to understand where who counseled engagement from the White House. to Israel. “They see him as constraints of the policy he kudos—from the Israelis, they’re coming from, but also with the Palestinians. A On his computer monitor is possessing goodwill and a or she is tasked to carry out.” at least—for keeping away preparing for what appears to source close to Greenblatt a Post-it note, inscribed with sense of realism about what But what the policy is— from hot-button issues that be big moves,” said Jonathan described his year there as a quote from former Mossad peace looks like. He deserves and what constraints they scuttled previous talks. Schanzer, the vice president “a very meaningful year of chief Tamir Pardo: “At the end the praise he has received for come with—are not very “When you focus on the is- of the Foundation for Defense growth with great teachers, of the day, a peace agreement building those relationships discernible under the current sues—and not about history of Democracies. role models and friends.” derives its strength from of trust in a situation when administration. or background or personal “He understands the power Friedman, before becom- an understanding between the parties don’t trust each “All we know is that the emotions or other disturb- of weakness of the Palestinian ing ambassador, was a backer peoples, not an accord be- other at all.” U.S. believes in peace, sup- ing elements—the common side,” said Nimrod Novik, a of the more hardline Bet El tween governments.” Greenblatt is one member ports Palestinian economic denominator is much bigger former top Israeli negotiator yeshiva. It’s an appropriate message of a team led by Trump’s top development, opposes terror than what separates us,” Tza- under Labor governments Kushner is facing legal for Greenblatt, an affable adviser, Jared Kushner, who and recognizes Jerusalem as chi HaNegbi, the country’s and now the Israel Policy woes as a special prosecu- Orthodox Jew who’s been is married to his daughter, Israel’s capital,” Shapiro said. minister for regional develop- Forum’s Israel fellow. “Which tor investigates the Trump tasked by Trump with leading Ivanka. The team also in- “Each of those positions is ment, said at the time. means once presented with a campaign’s alleged collusion Israel and the Palestinians cludes David Friedman, the correct, but without an over- The evidence shows, seemingly impossible posi- with Russia. He said in leaked toward peaceful pastures. ambassador to Israel, and, arching framework of a policy though, that Greenblatt tion they can easily say no and remarks over the summer Given that the lawyer had no until January, Dina Powell, a goal and initiative focused does focus on emotional and become domestic heroes.” that he doesn’t know if a deal prior diplomatic experience, top National Security Coun- on achieving a two-state personal elements—but only Greenblatt understands, is even possible. Greenblatt was considered cil official who is stepping solution to end the conflict, as a means of advancing com- Novik said, that whatever But Kushner, speaking ear- an odd choice for the task, down. Both Friedman, who nothing ties those threads monalities. formula emerges it must not lier this month at the Brook- according to observers. also is an Orthodox Jew, and together, and there is little Greenblatt’s Twitter feed is be one that Palestinians re- ings Institution annual Sa- However, according to Greenblatt worked for years any envoy can do to advance a constant flow of amity. He flexively reject. ban Forum, which convenes interlocutors and veteran as lawyers for Trump and the toward that goal.” posts photos of kosher meals Oded Revivi, the mayor Israeli and U.S. influencers, Israeli-Arab negotiators, Trump Organization. A White House official said he’s received as the guest of of the settlement of Efrat, described a team that works Greenblatt, who is about 50, Yet despite all the good- that Trump’s critics were the Palestinian Authority or which maintains relations together smoothly. “As this has exceeded expectations. will toward Greenblatt, his missing the point: Whatever the Saudi kingdom. He ran with three neighboring process has gone through, Many on all sides praise seemingly altruistic efforts peace plan the administra- a series of photos featuring Palestinian villages, said my team in particular, being him for his investment in may wither in absence of an tion advances should emerge kids from Gaza who visited Greenblatt was able to ex- three Orthodox Jews and a the people affected by the overarching political solu- organically from the people Washington under a youth trapolate from the details of Coptic Egyptian [Powell], has conflict—especially for his tion. After Trump recognized whom it would most affect. exchange program—in one, that relationship to possible tried very hard to do a lot of intensive, public engagement Jerusalem as Israel’s capital “However the peace agree- he thanks the Israeli gov- bigger picture solutions. listening,” he said. with populations largely earlier this month, the Pales- ment shakes out at the end ernment for facilitating the “He’s very interested in small A White House official said overlooked by previous ne- tinians have walked away—at of the day will be in one in group’s travel. (The Palestine details while remembering that the team is focused on gotiators, such as settlers, least temporarily—from an which the two societies are Liberation Organization en- that he is representing the reaching a deal—but the the haredi Orthodox and American-led peace push. connected economically and voy, Husam Zomlot, thanked strongest country in the official added that there is Palestinian refugees. In addition, while Israel otherwise,” said the official, Greenblatt for his interven- world, and he needs to think also value in Greenblatt’s In interviews with more applauded the Jerusalem who requested anonymity in tion.) He wishes Jews, Mus- of the global matter and not confidence-building mea- than a dozen people who have recognition, its officials order to speak expansively lims and Christians happy just a small suburb of Jeru- sures, in and of themselves. met the special representa- have expressed trepidation at about the Trump administra- holidays at the appropriate salem,” he said. The official added that tive for international nego- others aspects of the Trump tion’s peace efforts. “We can’t times. Still, despite Greenblatt’s Trump, who has had about tiations, one compliment administration’s emerg- do this from afar, we have to It’s a friendly approach that efforts, there remains con- 10 meetings with the team, comes up again and again: ing approach. For example, go there to see interactions, has attracted investment in siderable frustration—if was very attentive to progress Greenblatt is a good listener. Greenblatt has welcomed how the economics can the peace process from ac- not anxiety—at the Trump toward reaching a peace deal. And that’s a skill that may be Palestinian Authority at- work out, how business is tors who were wary of it in administration’s reluctance “He’s extremely engaged essential to the job. tempts to assume control of conducted on the two sides.” the past. to outline a deal. At the and interested and dedicated “Greenblatt has made a the Gaza Strip—but Israel’s Greenblatt’s office did not “Overall, the sense is, same August briefing with to making this a top priority,” universally positive impres- government is concerned agree to an interview. we’re being spoken to,” said reporters, Zomlot wondered the official said. Members of UN Security Council declare support for the return of two IDF soldiers, captured by Hamas NEW YORK—On Friday, the United States, United the remains of the two IDF the remains of murdered “As a mother, I am ex- and whose body is still held Dec. 22, Former Minister of Kingdom, Germany, Canada, soldiers it holds captive. soldiers is an egregious viola- tremely grateful that this ransom by Hamas. Goldin Justice and Attorney Gen- Russia, France, Italy, Sweden, The historic hearing was tion of the most fundamental world body and these world was killed during a cease-fire eral of Canada, the Honorable Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Ethio- co-hosted by The United principles of human rights leaders gave us their time to from Operation Protective Irwin Cotler, addressed a pia, Senegal and Uruguay— States and Ukraine, in the face and human dignity that listen to my appeal,” movingly Edge, in which the IDF went special session of the United expressed their solidarity of what Cotler described as underpin humanitarian law” expressed Dr. Leah Goldin, into Gaza to destroy terror Nations Security Council on with the Goldin family, and Hamas’s “abiding disrespect said Cotler. “The next step is mother of slain soldier Hadar tunnels and missile launch- International Humanitarian demanded the return of the and denunciation of the UN for this group to work with Goldin. “We believe the UN ing sites. The cease-fire, bro- Law and the repatriation of remains of Hadar Goldin and itself, its values, institutions, the Secretary-General and can compel Hamas to return kered by the United Nations the remains of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul. Additional guests and norms.” international organizations my son and Oron Shaul’s and the United States and abducted and murdered by of the session included emis- “We are pleased by the to secure the return of the re- remains to their home for a agreed upon by both Israel Hamas in violation of a UN- saries from the missions of significant number of delega- mains, lest the international proper burial.” and Hamas, handicapped mandated humanitarian Japan, Peru and Israel. The tions from around the world at community itself indulge a Hadar Goldin was an Israeli Goldin’s ability at the time ceasefire. Security Council nations stood side by side in the meeting, who highlighted culture of impunity in defi- Defense Forces soldier who of his ambush to return fire Member nations—including calling for Hamas to return that the refusal to repatriate ance of UN norms.” was killed in August 2014, and defend himself.