Editorials ..................................... 4A Op-Ed .......................................... 5A Calendar ...................................... 6A Scene Around ............................. 9A Synagogue Directory ................13A News Briefs ...............................17A WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 44, NO. 27 MARCH 6, 2020 10 ADAR, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Israel hopes to have vaccine shortly Science and Technology But after scientists se- Minister Ofir Akunis told the quenced the DNA of the novel Jerusalem Post that Israeli coronavirus causing the cur- scientists are on the cusp of rent worldwide outbreak, the developing the first vaccine MIGAL researchers examined against the novel coronavi- it and found that the poultry rus. If all goes as planned, coronavirus has high genetic the vaccine could be ready similarity to the human one, within a few weeks and avail- and that it uses the same able in 90 days, according to infection mechanism, which a release. increases the likelihood of “Congratulations to MIGAL achieving an effective human [The Galilee Research Insti- vaccine in a very short period tute] on this exciting break- of time, Katz said. through,” Akunis said. “I am “All we need to do is ad- confident there will be further just the system to the new rapid progress, enabling us to sequence,” he said. “We are provide a needed response to in the middle of this process, the grave global COVID-19 and hopefully in a few weeks threat,” Akunis said, referring we w ill h ave t he v ac cine in our to the disease caused by the ha nd s. Yes, in a few week s, if it novel coronavirus. all works, we would have a vac- Once the vaccine is devel- cine to prevent coronavirus.” oped, it will take at least 90 MIGAL would be respon- Benjamin Netanyahu celebrates after winning the third election, March 2, 2020. days to complete the regula- sible for developing the new tory process and potentially vaccine, but it would then have more to enter the market- to go through a regulatory place. process, including clinical ‘Biggest victory of my life’ Discovery “pure luck” trials and large-scale produc- For the past four years, tion, Katz said. a team of MIGAL scientists Akunis said he has in- has been developing a vac- structed his ministry’s direc- says Netanyahu cine against infectious bron- tor-general to fast-track all chitis virus, which causes a approval processes with the By Christine DeSouza future generations by annexing parts of slanders have been circulated about us bronchial disease affecting goal of bringing the human the West Bank, eliminating the Iranian and about me personally,” Gantz said. poultry. The effectiveness of vaccine to market as quickly “This is the biggest victory of my life,” threat, and lowering the cost of living “They thought I’d panic, they thought the vaccine has been proven as possible. Netanyahu said, according to Israeli news through economic reforms. I’d blink, and I’m telling you, it didn’t in preclinical trials carried “Given the urgent global website N12, after winning 60 Knesset Netanyahu’s chief rival, Benny Gantz, happen and it will never happen.” out at the Veterinary Institute. need for a human coronavirus seats, one short of a majority. Last pledged that Blue and White would re- The right-wing Yamina party celebrat- In preclinical trials, the vaccine, we are doing every- September, Likud won 56 seats—not a main united and continue on the same ed the results, with leader Naftali Bennett team demonstrated that the thing we can to accelerate majority, which led to the third elections. path, saying, “Our country needs heal- saying that Netanyahu had already called oral vaccination induces high development,” MIGAL CEO “Together we did the impossible,” the ing, unity, reconciliation. It longs for a him about forming a possible coalition, levels of specific anti-IBV David Zigdon said. The vaccine prime minister added, saying, “Together, leadership that will bring it together, and confirming he would recommend to antibodies, Katz said. could “achieve safety approval we turned Israel into a superpower,” and we will continue to offer this to the the president that Netanyahu form the “Let’s call it pure luck,” he in 90 days,” he said. citing growing relations with Arab and Israeli public.” next government, Yediot Aharonot re- said. “We decided to choose It will be an oral vaccine, Muslim countries and promising to sign He a l so to ok a s w ip e at Net a nya hu, who ported. coronavirus as a model for making it particularly acces- peace treaties with them. he has accused of running a particularly our system just as a proof of sible to the general public, Netanyahu also promised to secure dirty campaign, stating, “Many lies and Victory on page 19A concept for our technology.” Zigdon said. 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Pasta, soup, canned fruit, “Tomorrow Happens Here.” “You are the first gen- BBYO on page 18A peanut butter, cereal, canned PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, MARCH 6, 2020 Unsung hero of Entebbe hostage rescue focus of new film rorists. The Israeli mission to goers will find “Cojot” both and book signing immediately helped Israel win its war of thropic outreach. The Jewish rescue them, known as Opera- inspiring and compelling. following the film.” Independence in 1948. Federation of Brevard identi- tion Thunderbolt, is just one Filmmaker and author University of Florida profes- $10 tickets may be pur- fies, supports and addresses of the many moving events Boaz Dvir will be in atten- sor and historical consultant chased in advance from the a full range of social service depicted in the new docu- dance and will take questions for the film, Gayle Zachmann, Jewish Federation of Brevard issues, supports programs mentary film, “Cojot,” which from the audience at the will be on hand during the or at the theater door. Pro- for all ages and sustains the will be screened at 7 p.m. on conclusion of “Cojot.” Q&A portion of the event. ceeds from the screening Jewish community in Brevard Thursday, March 12, at the “I’m excited to return to Dvir will also be signing cop- of “Cojot” by the Jewish County, Florida. Premiere Theaters Oaks 10 this wonderful community,” ies of his latest book, “Saving Federation of Brevard will For more information, vis- in Melbourne. “Cojot,” a film said Dvir. “I’m honored to Israel,” based on the story of go to support community it JewishFederationBrevard. by Boaz Dvir, is narrated by present ‘Cojot’ in Brevard World War II aviators who programs and local philan- com or call 321-951-1836. actor Judd Nelson and tells the County and also sign copies of little known story of Michel my current book, ‘Saving Is- Cojot, a Holocaust survivor r ael.’ I ver y much lo ok for wa rd who set out to kill his father’s to reconnecting with friends Dr. Ken Hanson’s dose of Auschwitz Nazi executioner, and hearing their feedback.” former Nazi officer Klaus “This is the second time we Barbie, and ended up playing have hosted award-winning history at Temple Israel Michel Cojot was a key a key role in the 1976 daring filmmaker Boaz Dvir,” said figure and unsung hero in hostage rescue at the Entebbe Trachtman.