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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 43, NO. 48 AUGUST 2, 2019 1 AV, 5779 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Dick Weiner, a ‘mensch’s mensch,’ recipient of Human Service Award the topic of . He he still calls her after all these concerned. He is extremely shared a conversation he had years), Louise Jacobson of informed and well-read on with a woman recently at the Sanford. issues concerning , University Club in Winter “We met my senior year Judaism and the U.S.,” Park (where Jews were once and were pinned, engaged Roberts said. “Dick was a banned). “We got to talking and married in four months,” fighter for Jewish causes long about ,” he set the he said. before AIPAC, Israel Bonds. scene and asked her where They have three sons: He was probably one of the she went to high school. She David, who is a physician first people who sold bonds said she went to Edgewater. at Shands; Alan, a financial for Israel.” Setting the bait, he asked her, corporate adviser in Tampa; Weiner has the ability to “How many high schools did and Ben, who worked with spur others into action simply we have then?” his father in finance for 25 through his own involvement “Two high schools,” she years. They also have six in the community. Roberts responded. “We never had just grandchildren. noted that seeing Weiner’s two high schools,” he replied Weiner served active duty involvement in JFS Orlando in his logical, calm manner. and in the reserves as a as a major contributor and “There was Jones.” Weiner second lieutenant in the U.S. serving on the Federation then explained that back then Infantry from 1957 to 1964. board, spurred him into action it was a mindset—not good or “Let’s be clear though,” he to give back to the community. bad. “You didn’t even count said unabashedly, “I got Jim Shapiro, also a longtime the black schools.” commissioned through the friend, feels the same way. “We Today, Weiner will point out ROTC program as a second would follow each other—he’d this flawed mindset, bringing lieutenant for six months get me involved and I’d get attention to what the black active duty. Then eight years him involved.” community quietly endured at active reserves, which meant Son Ben stated that his that time. “It wasn’t prejudice. that every summer I had dad is a great role model. We were programmed—didn’t a Federally-paid summer “His legacy to the family is Brandon Kari Photography even recognize it.” In a parallel vacation at one of the Army one of giving back to the Dick Weiner world, the Jewish people also bases.” community,” Ben shared. quietly accepted the anti- During and after his service, Fuchs agrees, stating “... By Christine DeSouza Tampa, Orlando, Pinellas of the best kept secrets in Semitism of the 1920s-30s. he was a financial adviser with ever since moving back to Jewish Foundation); presently the community,” he stated. “We couldn’t belong to clubs. Shearson Smith Barney for Orlando as an adult in 1985, Do you remember the he is still a strong supporter “To me that’s the essence of We didn’t think of it as any big 47 years. I have been so impressed with “most interesting man in the of Jewish Family Services Judaism—tikkun olam to the deal—just a part of life.” A close friend, who also Dick’s love of our community, world” beer commercials? The Orlando, Hillel, Jewish whole community.” Good friend Harvey Kobrin, hails from Patterson, is Stan his concern for community... creators of that ad got it all Academy of Orlando, The Weiner was born in 1935 in who has known Weiner for 52 Roberts. They’ve known each Dick’s big heart and charming wrong because the most inter- Roth Family JCC, Holocaust Altoona, Pa. He was named years, calls him a “straight- other since before high school smile just win people over and esting man, at least in Central Memorial Resource and Richard Alan Weiner. By the shooter,” meaning he calls it and met in Congregation Ohev you can just feel the pleasure Florida, is Dick Weiner, the Education Center, Kinneret, time he was six months old, as he sees it. Shalom’s Hebrew School. recipient of this year’s Heri- AIPAC, Jewish National Fund, his father had passed away and “He is the least judgmen- “Dick is always there, Weiner on page 15A tage Human Service Award. and a sponsor of the Kehillah his name was legally changed tal,” said Ben. “He looks for A stately man, Weiner is Exhibit. to Irving Richard Weiner in the good in everybody and unhurried, with a dignified can communicate with ev- appearance. In his humble erybody.” New exec at opinion, he doesn’t think As evident of Ben’s com- he deserves this award. “I’ve “Dick’s big heart and charming ment, Weiner is a member done so little over the last few of the “Einstein Institute.” It JFS OrlandoC years,” he told Heritage, then smile just win people over...” isn’t an intellectual club, as he rattled off names of others one might think. Laughing, Jewish Family Services of he thought were more worthy. Weiner said it’s a name he Greater Orlando is pleased He has been very active, came up with for his group to welcome its new executive however, much behind the “Dick remains an engaged remembrance of his father. of tennis friends who go to director, Philip Flynn. He scenes—in the past, chairing and concerned member of His mother and he moved to Einstein’s Bagels after playing brings to JFS more than 35 the local Combined Jewish the Jewish community and Patterson, N.J., and shortly their matches. “We sit and talk years of experience working Appeal Campaign in 1976, deserves to be recognized thereafter moved to Orlando about all sorts of things,” he with nonprofit organiza- president of the Central for his past and current with his grandparents. said. What’s interesting is that tions. His career has en- Florida Jewish Community participation in making our Weiner was in the first most of the Einstein group are gaged international medical Council (now the Jewish community a better place for graduating class of Boone of a different political persua- programs, higher education, Federation) from 1974 to all to live,” said Roz Fuchs, High School. He shared sion than Weiner, but these are religious organizations and 1975, a longtime Pacesetter who nominated Weiner for that many people believed his buddies and have been for animal sanctuaries—non- to the Federation campaign, this award. there were only two high a long time. profits small and large. He and president of TOP (the He is a man who dearly loves schools in Orlando: Boone After high school he has presented internation- the Jewish community. Jewish and Edgewater. However, he attended the University of ally as a motivational speaker Family Services is especially said there was Jones High Florida where he met his for non-profit professionals, close to his heart. “JFS is one School. Which brought up “current” wife (that is what lectured extensively on rev- enue enhancement pro- gram development and is Phil Flynn sought after for macro organi- A debt-free Federation is in sight zational reviews throughout non-profit human service Monday evening, July 22, Federation set a goal to the United States. agency, Jewish Family Ser- the Maitland City Council, retire the $4.5 million debt Flynn was carefully selected vices of Greater Orlando in a 3-1 vote, approved the by Jan. 1, 2020. The support by the JFS Board of Directors provides social programs zoning change needed before and donations from the after a several-month national and services to children and the Jewish Federation could Jewish community, with the search. He assumed his role as families of all faiths in the move forward with the sale Harris Rosen Foundation and the new JFS executive director Central Florida community. of the vacant JCC building. the Jewish Capital Alliance on Monday, July 22, 2019. JFS supports efforts to prevent The way is now cleared to providing matching funds, “I am honored to be a part hunger and homelessness as retire the remaining debt on have made this goal attainable of JFS Orlando” said Flynn. well as providing counseling the campus and will be the by the coming new year. “I look forward to engaging to those in need. For more first time since the 1980s “On behalf of the Jewish with those we serve and build- information on JFS and its that the Jewish Community Federation of Greater ing a stronger, vital service programs, please visit www. Campus has been debt free. Orlando, I thank you for organization.” JFSorlando.org or follow them Federation Executive helping us transform a most JFS looks forward to grow- on social media @JFSorlando. Director Keith Dvorchik daunting challenge into a ing under Flynn’s new leader- announced that the closing most rewarding triumph. ship, while continuing to serve on the sale of the building Your generosity is truly awe- individuals and families in should be complete within inspiring,” said Dvorchik. need in the Greater Orlando Federation Executive the next 60 days. “I can’t wait to see what we community. Director Keith Dvorchik Three years ago, the accomplish together next!” Established in 1978 as a PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA , AUGUST 2, 2019 Back by popular demand—Men’s Night Out, and a chance to go to the Masters other sponsors, have brought together to share their com- able. 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Jewish education, Jewish Bernice Davids—a model life This year will be no differ- camps and youth groups, ent—except for a few surpris- and trips to Israel—all life- By Nancy Ludin es—one of which is a raffle defining Jewish experiences. for the final day of The 2020 The funds are directed to par- Dr. Lee Adler recently Masters Tournament (which ticipating synagogues to use arranged a photo shoot at comes with each ticket)! So in these areas as they see fit. Cascade Heights for the Jewish save the date, Thursday, Nov. “Nothing we can do today Pavilion. Bernice Davids was 7, (cocktails, 5:30 p.m., din- can have a greater impact one of the models. She had ner 7 p.m.) at Congregation on tomorrow than giving been a very active volunteer Ohev Shalom and spend an our children authentic Jew- for the Jewish Pavilion for Jewish comedian evening renewing old friend- ish experiences,” said Bart many years. A few years ago, Johnny Lampert ships, making new connec- Neuman, an organizer of she and her husband, Joe, tions and passing the torch the event. received the Volunteers of the For the past two years, of Jewish communal life in This year’s featured co- Year Award. Bernice was briefly Orlando synagogue Men’s Orlando. median is nationally known interviewed about her life prior Clubs, with support from the Men’s Night Out is a col- Johnny Lampert. He has to the photographing, and this Jewish Federation of Greater laborative outreach program performed in Las Vegas at the is what the Jewish Pavilion Orlando, generous premier designed to bring all affiliated Mirage and Caesars Palace, learned. sponsors Alan Ginsburg and and unaffiliated Jewish men and several TV programs. Bernice Davids was born Aaron Gorovitz, and several in the Orlando community Sponsorships are still avail- in Cleveland on June 3, 1930. 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The Brit- Prime Ministers over the last I hope to see you back here economic and political rami- ish Jewish community quickly decade. in ‪#Israel soon.” fications to arise from that. congratulated him. — Liberal Judaism (@ Congratulations to @Boris- At the same time, he will “We wish Boris Johnson LiberalJudaism) July 23, 2019 Johnson, who will become UK need to push back against every success as Prime Min- Prime Minister tomorrow. Iranian aggression, especially ister at this critical time for chairman also I am confident that under in the aftermath of the regime our country. We have had a wished Johnson success. your leadership the excellent seizing two U.K.-owned oil long and positive relationship “Best wishes to Boris John- bilateral relations between tankers, as well as handle with Mr. Johnson as both son, a true friend of Israel. our two countries will go from growing anti-Semitism in the mayor of London and foreign I trust you will continue strength to strength. I hope to country, especially within the secretary and we look forward working to make the Jewish see you back here in #Israel rival Labour Party. to this continuing as he enters community feel safe in the soon @10DowningStreet Earlier this month, John- Downing Street,” said the U.K. during these challeng- — Reuven Rivlin (@Presi- son warned Iran to “cease Board of Deputies of British ing times. I look forward to dentRuvi) July 23, 2019 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. this madness” over violating Jews in a statement. your ongoing commitment Similarly, Israel’s Foreign the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, The Liberal Judaism initia- to fostering ties between the Minister Yisrael Katz (JNS) Boris Johnson over- would “deliver Brexit, unite adding that he’s “prepared” tive in the United Kingdom U.K. and Israel.” In an interview earlier this whelmingly was elected by his the country and defeat Jeremy to reimpose sanctions on the tweeted that it “looks forward Israel’s President Reuven month, Johnson promised to Conservative Party on Tues- Corbyn.” regime. to working with @BorisJohn- Rivlin said that he expects bi- maintain the European Union day to become the next party Johnson, 55, who suc- Johnson, whose maternal son, the new Prime Minister, lateral relations to strengthen designations of terrorist leader and prime minister of ceeded Theresa May, comes great-grandfather was a rabbi as we have with Prime Min- under his leadership. groups were the United King- the United Kingdom. to power amid several crises from Lithuania, has had warm isters over the last decade.” “I am confident that under dom to leave the continental In his victory speech, John- wracking his country. He ties with the British Jewish Liberal Judaism looks for- your leadership the excellent body and deal with Palestinian son, who defeated Foreign has to deal with a do-or-die community and Israel stem- ward to working with @ bilateral relations between leaders regarding their policy Secretary Jeremy Hunt in the Oct. 31 deadline to leave the ming from his time as mayor BorisJohnson, the new Prime our two countries will go of financially rewarding ter- party race, promised that he European Union, known as of London, and later, as foreign Minister, as we have with from strength to strength. rorists. House overwhelmingly condemns Israel boycott movement in resolution vote By Ron Kampeas graphic Agency that bringing Israel and combat the BDS Fla., and Joe Wilson, R-S.C., lawsuits against the Palestine Palestinian Islamic Jihad, two a vast majority of the House, movement.” that codifies the $38 billion Liberation Organization to terrorist groups that have WASHINGTON (JTA)—The including virtually the entire Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D- over 10 years in defense seize Palestinian assets in the fired missiles on Israeli civil- U.S. House of Representatives GOP caucus, on board in back- N.J., who has backed tough assistance that the Obama United States has led the Pal- ian areas. overwhelmingly condemned ing two states was a major anti-BDS penalties, cautioned administration announced estinian Authority to refuse all “AIPAC applauds the House the movement to boycott, achievement. The Republican against pushing too hard on in the last months of 2016. U.S. assistance. of Representatives for adopt- divest and sanction Israel. Party abandoned two states in the other bills, a sign that Writing the assistance into Deutch’s bill allows work- ing three bipartisan measures The House vote Tuesday, its 2016 platform. centrist Democrats are not law keeps any current and arounds that would facilitate that strengthen the U.S.- July 23, on the non-binding “It is an important state- soon going to join a Repub- future presidents from walk- the resumption of some as- Israel relationship,” the lobby resolution was 398-17. Op- ment that the United States lican maneuver to bring the ing it back. The Senate passed sistance to the Palestinians. said in a statement. posing were 16 Democrats, is committed to a negotiated tougher bills to a vote against a similar measure. The Trump administration The Zionist Organization of including two who back BDS, two-state solution to ensure the wishes of the Democratic The House bill also removes has ended virtually all aid to America dismissed the anti- Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michi- that Israel is Jewish and leadership. a recent major hindrance to the Palestinians. BDS resolution as toothless, gan and Ilhan Omar of Min- democratic,” Schneider said “When you get something, financial assistance to the Another bill passed, spon- objecting particularly to its nesota, and one Republican, in an interview. don’t immediately put your Palestinians. A law passed sored by Gottheimer and Rep. endorsement of a two-state Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York, hand out for more,” Got- last year that allows victims Brian Mass, R-Fla., imposes solution, which it has long The resolution, backed by one of two Jewish Republicans theimer, who leads a group of of terrorism who have won new sanctions on Hamas and opposed. the American Israel Public in the House, was the lead centrist Democrats, told JTA. Affairs Committee, also GOP sponsor of the resolution. “We should appreciate the enshrines the two-state Republicans continued to importance and significance outcome to the Palestinian- press for the Democratic- of today and of course keep Israeli conflict at a time that led House to pass separate fighting.” the Trump administration legislation already approved Schneider, who is Jew- and Israel’s government by the Senate that would ish, said the passage of the have retreated from the protect states that penalize anti-BDS resolution made concept. boycotters. clear that opposition to the Additionally, it says Ameri- “We take a first step today movement was a consensus Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman cans have a right to petition by publicly acknowledging issue. “I spent the last four does most anything in opposition to government BDS is dangerous and anti- months working with my policy, a nod toward some Semitic,” said Rep. Michael colleagues so they understand Democrats who oppose sepa- McCaul, R-Texas, the senior the purpose of” the resolution, rate legislation that penalizes Republican on the House “what impact it will have in Ricardo Torres—Handyman Israel boycotts because, they Foreign Affairs Committee, our [Jewish] community and say, such penalties impinge who authored the House ver- promoting peace in the Middle 407-221-5482 on speech freedoms. sion of the Senate bill. “But East,” he said. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., tomorrow we must take real Also passed in the House Available in Central Florida Area • References Available one of the resolution’s lead actions—and advance the real Tuesday was legislation initi- sponsors, told the Jewish Tele- policies in my bill—to protect ated by Reps. 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Not only did I miss the close Jew- in 1979), and the Conservative and Orthodox continued on as a young adult. a Jew in more spaces. ish community from high school, but I also movements still do not recognize patrilin- Though many Jews from all backgrounds On mikvah day, I walked into synagogue remained convinced that my new peers would eal descent as a valid means of passing on doubt if they’re Jewish “enough” based on knowing that the next time I attended services, view me as a “fake” Jew. Why? Judaism. practice, for myself, and for my patrilineal I would be able to do something as simple as Because my mother isn’t Jewish. Only my So where does that leave people like me? peers, it’s an issue of identity as much as receive an , an honor. As I immersed, father is. I feared saying that openly would Born in the mid-’90s, I am not part of the belonging. Patrilineal Jews are welcomed in I thought about the many gifts and lessons evoke chuckles from my peers as well as staff first generation of Jews to be the product of many congregations as long as they are Reform, that I’ve received from both of my parents. I and automatically place me into a category of an interfaith union. I am, however, part of Reconstructionist, Renewal and/or Humanist. thought of the numerous Jews who had come “second-class Jew,” something I’d encountered the cohort who struggles to find their place These groups recognize our Jewish identity and before me who held complex Jewish identities. in the past. So I avoided the topic of my parents in the Jewish world today. I remember driving welcome us as Jews—not as almost Jews or, I thought of how we honor converts such as altogether. home from large family holiday parties where even more insultingly, as non-Jews. Remaining Ruth, but fail to speak about the many men It’s because of my non-Jewish matriarch we decorated cookies for Santa, only to detour in these communities are comfortable and safe. married to non-Jewish women who chose not that I realized how women in many ways are through the Jewish neighborhood to admire Yet for those like myself, who have found to become Jewish but play a role in fostering at the core of our tradition. After all, though the many menorahs and grab some Chinese homes in more observant communities or Jewish identity. I thought about how I shouldn’t Abraham sacrificed Isaac, it was Sarah who, takeout. I was a mash-up child in an interfaith venture out into the non-American Jewish really need to dip in the mikvah at all, while after much trouble, gave birth to him. The family, and who I was, and how I celebrated, world, our Jewishness is always in question. at the same time being grateful for the op- centrality of women, particularly via mother- was normal. I am an enthusiastic and active Jew. I speak portunity to push away my past insecurities. hood, continues today. Rabbinic Judaism, in Until it wasn’t. Seventh grade rolled around, and read decent Hebrew. I attend synagogue And I thought about how much further we fact, traditionally recognized only children and I attended b’nei mitzvah after b’nei mitz- for Kabbalat Shabbat almost weekly and am as a community still need to go. born to Jewish mothers as Jewish. The father vah, waiting in anticipation for mine. It never often at Saturday services, too. I study the Patrilineal recognition by certain strands could not confer halachic Jewish status, only came. The ritual was too one-sided, my parents Torah portion each week. I studied abroad of Judaism was the beginning of this move- tribal affiliation. told me when I asked why I wasn’t having one. in during college, and I’ve even ment, but cannot be the end. There are too thought about becoming a rabbi. many Jews like myself who find, and make, Yet I still needed to take an extra step to prove our homes in congregations that require us to the wider Jewish community that I’m a Jew. to convert or affirm our identities to truly The opportunity presented by So after nearly eight years of reflection and belong. And there are too many Jews who, unease over being “just” patrilineal, I decided facing this predicament, decide to leave the to affirm my Jewish identity according to community altogether. the Arab political crisis Jewish law. As college ticked away and the Jews raised in interfaith homes have proven greater Jewish world followed, I wanted all time and again that we’re not disinterested in By Eyal Zisser long since opted to integrate into the state and doors to be open. living Jewish lives, but it’s too often a challenge its fabric of life. The path is long and riddled During my senior year, I affirmed my Jew- for us to feel welcomed as we are rather than as (JNS/Israel Hayom)—The turmoil gripping with obstacles, some of which stem from their ish identity by going through what was, at we could be. What we need from the Jewish world Israel’s political system ahead of the repeat socio-economic status, such as for example its core, a conversion process through the is to be treated with respect and, when neces- election in September has not skipped over the waves of crime and violence plaguing Arab Conservative movement. I had an incredible the Arab parties, among which a war is now Israeli society. But the data points to impressive beit din made up of rabbis sympathetic to my Tikvah on page 15A raging that makes the struggles among the progress having been made by Israel’s Arab Zionist parties on both the right and the left citizens in every field. pale in comparison. It also seems that among Israel’s decision- The conduct of the Arab parties and those at makers there are those aware of the need to do Spitting in the face of their heads could shake things up on the Arab more to advance and integrate the country’s Israeli street to such an extent that the Arab Arab citizens in all aspects of Israeli life. And Israeli public, along with the relations between for the first time in years, long-term plans cooperation with Israel the State of Israel and its Arab citizens, could have been made and significant resources be put on a new path. allocated to achieving this goal. By Ruthie Blum restraint. Rather than reacting to the slurs, The rift between the Arab parties, but in But the Arab parties refuse to focus their spittle and objects hurled at him, Saud kept particular between those parties and their activities on a civil agenda that seeks to improve (JNS)—If further proof were needed to his keffiyeh-covered head held high, staring voters, has existed since the previous govern- the situation of Arab citizens, and dedicate illustrate the futility of diplomatic overtures straight ahead, lifting his hands occasionally ment. Ahead of the 2015 election, the Arab themselves to dealing with the societal and to the Palestinian Authority, Monday’s attack in self-defense. parties united to form the Joint Arab List, economic problems that concern them. As a on a pro-Israel Saudi in Jerusalem is a good Saud might not have been surprised by out of fear they might not pass the electoral result, the voters abandoned the Arab parties example. the aggressive welcome that was extended to threshold individually. This alliance led to an en masse. As part of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin him by his so-called “brethren.” You know, awakening in the Arab street, and an increase Decreased voter turnout in the Arab sector Netanyahu’s regional strategy to forge ties those about whom the Arab world pays false of some 20% in voter turnout. was dramatic. In some places, it was down with formerly hostile Muslim-Arab states, the lip service, pretending to care about their Some 100,000 new voters were added to by over 30%. In contrast, there were indica- Israeli Foreign Ministry invited a delegation “plight” as a ploy to vent against Israel and these parties, leading to an unprecedented tions Arab voters were returning to the Zionist of six media personalities from Saudi Arabia, the United States. electoral achievement: The Joint Arab List parties. Meretz was the main beneficiary of Iraq, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Ironically, the —the holiest garnered 13 seats and became the this trend, largely because it courted the Arab Egypt to see the Jewish state for themselves. site in Judaism and third holiest in Islam—is third-largest party in the Knesset. vote. But even those Zionist parties that did Up close and personal. one of the issues that many Muslim leaders But the unity was just for show, and the ego not bother to engage Arab voters benefited As a precautionary measure for their safe re- exploit to promote anti-Semitic propaganda. battles that immediately broke out following in some way from the neglect of the sector. turn home, their identities were not disclosed. P.A. chief Mahmoud Abbas certainly uses it as the election tore the faction to shreds. Ahead These trends will continue in the coming The only exception was Mahmoud Saud, a a platform for incitement, claiming that Jews of April 9 election, the Arab parties went back election. But to leverage them into dramatic law student and blogger from Saudi Arabia, “have no right to defile it with their filthy feet.” to running independently, but the voters aban- change in the situation of Arab citizens and who regularly tweets about his unabashed Had Saud and the rest of the delegation doned them, and they dropped to 11 Knesset their relation with the state and its institutions, support for Israel in general and the Netan- been in the area a mere two days earlier, they seats. In light of these results, one might have a few complementary processes are needed. yahu government in particular. This is clearly would have encountered bright-red Arabic expected Arab politicians to make an effort to First, the appearance of forces and leaders why Saud not only agreed, but was proud, to graffiti spray-painted on the Kotel HaKatan— unify ahead of the September election, but they from within the Arab community that will be photographed with the Knesset’s Foreign a portion of the on the Temple appear to be in no rush to do so. lead a civil agenda focused on bringing about Affairs and Defense Committee chairman and Mount—calling for the “slaughter of all Jews.” Due to disagreements over the composition change in the status of Arabs in Israel. And Likud Knesset member Avi Dichter. Thanks to closed-circuit TV footage, the perpe- of the Knesset list, it seems the Arab parties will second, the Zionist parties must return to At a meeting with Dichter at the Knesset on trators, young women from eastern Jerusalem, once again run independently, and as a result the Arab street, incorporate Arabs in their Monday morning, one member of the delega- were apprehended. some may not pass the electoral threshold. Knesset lists, and mainly just go out and talk tion said, “This visit to Israel is like touring a Sadly, however, the larger culprit—the But the difficulties facing the Arab parties to Arab voters. dreamland. If only we would be able to bring hate-filled poison these girls imbibed with are rooted not only in their inability to unite And they should do this not just to earn their hundreds of people from our countries, so their mothers’ milk—is not only still at large; and reach technical agreements. The true votes come election day, but to make them that when they go back they can tell what it’s purposely and perpetually fostered, as well source of the Arab parties’ problem lies in their legitimate and long-term political partners. they saw and felt.” as heavily funded. agendas, which focus more on the struggle Should that happen, the country and its Arab Indeed. Which brings us to a key factor in the against the State of Israel and its institutions citizens will have set out on a new path. Dichter explained to the group that Israel pointlessness of peace deals with the Pales- and less on an attempt to further integrate Eyal Zisser is a lecturer in the Middle East was moving ahead with its policy to strengthen tinian leadership. Unlike Israel, which has a Arab citizens into Israeli society. History Department at Tel Aviv University. relations with its neighbors “and not to wait burgeoning understanding with many of its The vast majority of Arabs in Israel have This article first appeared on Israel Hayom. until the Palestinian Authority decides to Arab neighbors based on a shared interest to fight terrorism.” prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. He also pointed out that the P.A. has been nuclear weapons, the Palestinians have been forking out more than 1 billion shekels (nearly kissing up to Tehran. ✡ ✡ ✡ CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INDEPENDENT JEWISH VOICE ✡ ✡ ✡ $285 million) annually in stipends to terrorists In a meeting in Tehran on Sunday with the ISSN 0199-0721 Winner of 46 Press Awards Editor/Publisher and their families. head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Jeffrey Gaeser Later in the day, the delegation visited the Relations, Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-

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Ruthie Blum is an Israel-based journalist Fern Park, FL 32730 FAX (407) 831-0507 David Lehman • Gil Dombrosky Joyce Gore Thanks to a widely circulated video of the and author of “To Hell in a Handbasket: Carter, email: [email protected] incident, one can observe Saud’s incredible Obama, and the ‘Arab Spring.’” HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 5A At first glance, this sounds OK. Americans do have FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK the right to participate in boycotts. It is an express of free speech. But why introduce a BDS: ‘Don’t buy from Jews’ bill for something we already have? Because it is a backdoor attempt to allow the boycott By Christine DeSouza Russians were told not to stopped allowing students to of Israel. The last statement help the Jews or face prison spend a semester in Israel to of the bill says that it “... On July 23, the House or execution. Then came the study at the top-notch Israel urges Congress, States, and passed H. Res. 246—a bill that Nazis and the blatant BDS universities. Academic lec- civil rights leaders from all condemns the movement to of Jewish businesses. The tures and authors have been communities to endeavor boycott, divest and sanction Nazi anti-Jewish boycott turned away from speaking to preserve the freedom of Israel specifically. The vote was the first official Nazi act engagements solely because advocacy for all by opposing was 398-17. This is such good of against they come from Israel or live anti-boycott resolutions and news, and a slight reprieve the Jewish people, and set in America and are Jewish. legislation.” from all the craziness going the stage for the Holocaust. On the other side of the Zionist Organization of on in the world. Would we say the Nazis were coin are those in Congress America President Morton A. Critics of the bill said that anti-Semites? You bet your who oppose the anti-BDS Klein, ZOA Chairman Mark the resolution labels BDS sweet bipbee. The Jewish resolution. Rep. Ilhan Omar Levenson, Esq. and ZOA supporters (against Israel) people systematically lost (D-MN-5) introduced a bill Director of Special Projects as anti-Semites. If the shoe their rights to have their own titled H. Res. 496 before the Elizabeth Berney, Esq. re- fits... Anti-Israel BDS is anti- businesses, own their homes House on July 16, 2019, “Af- leased a statement saying, “It Germany was in retaliation compare Jews and Israel to Semitic economic warfare to and property, and eventually firming that all Americans is especially despicable that for the 1933 Nazi boycott of Nazis.” destroy the Jewish state and were evicted, exiled and many have the right to participate Rep. Omar’s resolution analo- Jewish-owned businesses and Why the continuing fight to people—and is exactly what led to extermination. in boycotts in pursuit of civil gizes the anti-Semitic, anti- Jewish professionals. keep BDS of Israel? Israel is not Nazi Germany did to the Jews Signs were put in Jewish and human rights at home Israel boycotts to Americans “Omar’s resolution thus an apartheid State. Israel does of Europe. business windows. Some and abroad, as protected by who boycotted Nazi Germany misleadingly refuses to not dehumanize or unfairly Throughout history the read “Protect Yourselves, the First Amendment to the in the 1930s. mention or acknowledge the treat Arabs who live among Jewish people have been Don’t Buy from Jews.” Other Constitution.” “Omar’s resolution also lies Nazis’ anti-Jewish boycotts, them. These are propaganda “boycotted” against: First the windows were splattered with The co-sponsors are Rep. about history: H. Res. 496 and the horrors that stemmed statements from those who Russian pogroms in the late the Star of David and “Jude.” Rashida Tlaib D- MI, Rep. asserts that the American from those boycotts. promote BDS of Israel. And 1800s, early 1900s when Jews Buying from Jews would get John Lewis D-GA, Rep. Bon- boycott of the Nazis was “in re- “It is downright frightening those of us who know better were ousted from their homes, you arrested or killed. nie Watson Coleman D-NJ, sponse to the dehumanization that Omar and Tlaib have the must constantly refute these having their personal items BDS of Israel essentially Rep. Donald Payne D-NJ, Rep. of the Jewish people” instead gall to introduce a resolution lies. The root of the BDS stolen by former “friends” as says: “Don’t Buy From Jews.” Bobby Rush D-IL and Rep. of acknowledging the truth: that attempts to immunize movement is to destroy the they fled their homelands. Colleges across America have Danny Davis, D-IL. The American boycott of Nazi anti-Jewish boycotts, and to Jewish State. I’m an Israeli settler—this is why I spoke with J Street’s first ‘alternative Birthright’ group By Rabbi Uri We explained to the group hat I knew he was, too, so I continued, “But if you put [J- they met. As a whole, these Forces at the height of their Pilichowski that Judea and Samaria are automatically felt connected Street CEO] Jeremy Ben-Ami were good people who will be country’s civil war. historically Jewish land, and to him. and me in a room together, great citizens. I finished off There are countless ex- MITZPEH YERICHO, West that Israel treats the Palestin- “Why did you feel it was so and ask us to write down all my thoughts with them, “I amples of humane acts that Bank (JTA)—On July 8 in ian Arabs living here fairly important to come and speak of our thoughts on Israel on was concerned that on this the Jewish nation conducts Psagot, I addressed the first and humanely. Of course, to us today?” he asked. a legal pad, after hours of trip all you’d hear about is the every single day that these group of participants on J there are things we can do After two hours of brutal, writing, 90 percent of both 10 percent that J Street uses students should boast about. Street U’s “Let My People better, but most of the prob- sometimes argumentative, of our thoughts would be the to demonize Israel. I wanted Instead, they hang their heads Know” Israel trip, their new al- lems that Palestinian Arabs sometimes tear-filled back- same. We both want a safe to make sure you heard about in shame because of the slan- ternative to Birthright aimed face are brought on by their and-forth, I felt it was time Israel, we both want the best the 90 percent that we can all der told about Israel. to give American Jewish corrupt leadership. We hope for some hard truths. for the Arabs in Israel. My be proud of.” I felt that this group had college students meaningful for the best for both peoples, I looked him and the others problem with J Street is that Although there’s room for great empathy for Palestinian engagement with key ques- but we’re proud Zionists who in the eye and explained why they always seem to focus on improvement, Israel is a moral Arabs, and their descriptions tions related to the Israeli- feel the Jewish people should it was important for me, a the 10 percent that divides and just nation. We are a coun- of the suffering they heard Palestinian conflict. have the right to live in their “settler,” to address this anti- the people concerned about try kind not only to ourselves got to me as well. What I I was there ostensibly to entire homeland, especially occupation group. Israel.” but to the Arabs in our midst, felt lacking was a feeling of share my perspective as one the heartland of Judea and “I hate J Street,” I started. While I only had two hours even Syrian victims treated the same empathy for their of three “settlers,” but also, Samaria. “I’ve followed the organiza- with them, the participants on on our northern border who fellow Jewish Israelis. A few it seemed, to give the par- The last question asked of tion since its inception and the trip seemed to be caring, tell of their previous hatred of their members cried when ticipants a chance to vent at our panel was from an earnest I disagree with its positions sensitive and brave people who of Israel. We can all be proud one read her notes from a us for perceived injustices we young man from New York. and philosophy.” genuinely cared about im- of the field hospital set up for were perpetrating. I’m a Mets fan, and by his Mets After letting that sink in, I proving the lives of the people them by the Israel Defense Settler on page 15A What the Pew report got wrong about religious restrictions

By Rabbi Avi Shafran Iran, and its “governmental name-calling and spitting, reactions to provocations are of official religious life and among some Israelis to the restrictions” on religion as by ultra-Orthodox residents.” hardly the stuff of “religious Jewish personal status, from power afforded the country’s NEW YORK (JTA)—A re- “high,” behind countries Such rude behavior should hostility.” determining whether or not a official Rabbinate in matters cently released Pew Research such as Afghanistan, Iraq and be beneath any Jew, certainly As to “governmental re- certain restaurant is kosher to of Jewish personal status. Center report about global re- Kuwait. any Jew claiming to be reli- strictions on religion,” the whether or not two individuals But many Jewish Israelis—a strictions on religion focuses Pew also cites Israel as hav- gious. But such behavior, not report makes reference to the can marry there. Marriages majority of whom are either mostly on discrimination ing the sixth highest level of sanctioned in any way by the fact that “all countries in [the of any sort that take place haredi (“ultra-Orthodox”), against, and the persecution “interreligious tension and state or the rabbinate, does Middle East] defer in some outside the country, though, dati (nationalist religious) or of, various religious groups in violence,” presumably refer- not merit Israel’s inclusion way to religious authorities are legally recognized, leading “traditional” Jews—accept different countries. Jews are ring to Arab Muslim attacks among a list of countries or doctrines on legal issues.” some Israelis to take quick the need for a single, central prominent targets as always, on Jews and vice-versa. where religious minorities In Israel, this refers to the trips to Cyprus to obtain mar- standard-bearer regarding “harassed in 87 countries... When Israel is placed in the are interned, as in China, or fact that the haredi Orthodox riage licenses. the third-highest figure for company of such countries, where police have raided reli- Chief Rabbinate sets the terms There is indeed opposition Pew on page 15A any religion.” an uninformed reader might gious minorities’ homes and But the report also turns be led to imagine Israel as places of worship, as in Iran, a spotlight on Israel, yield- a violent Jewish theocracy, or where the Islamic State is ing headlines like the Jewish with rival religious groups currently active. Telegraphic Agency’s “Israel shooting it out on the streets Decades ago, when I was has almost as many religious of Jerusalem, the mass repres- studying in a yeshiva in such restrictions as Iran.” The sion of non-Jewish citizens a neighborhood, Israelis who headline and the report be- and the jailing of people for were not Sabbath observant neath it were picked up by practicing their faiths. But would sometimes purposely myriad media. no such things were cited, of drive through the main street, But the Pew report, by not course, since no such things where people were enjoying differentiating between the actually happen. peaceful Sabbath strolls, seek- types of “religious restric- The only specific descrip- ing to goad the locals. No one tions” or “hostilities,” might tion of religious restric- was spat upon, but angry calls lead readers to false conclu- tions that happen in Israel of “Shabbos!” were indeed sions. contained in the 126-page shouted at the visitors. The The report ranks Israel’s report was a single sentence: late Bostoner Rebbe, Rabbi “social hostilities related to re- “In Israel, drivers who oper- Levi Yitzchak Horowitz, once ligious norms” as “very high,” ated cars near ultra-Orthodox told a writer that “Shabbos” following more than two Jewish neighborhoods on the was not a word ever meant to dozen countries in the “very Sabbath reported incidents be shouted. high” category like China and of harassment, including But even ill-mannered PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 JCC 39ers—Meet & Mingle Mondays, Comedy Hour with presented What’s A COMPREHENSIVE by Sheldon Brooks, 1 p.m. COMMUNITY TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 LIGHT JCC 39ers—Game Day Tuesdays, 1 p.m. in the Roth Family JCC Senior Lounge. All kinds of Happening CALENDAR SHABBAT CANDLES AT games from mahjong, dominoes, canasta, bridge, you name it, we will play it. For inclusion in the What’s Happening Calendar, copy must be sent on sepa- rate sheet and clearly marked for Calendar. Submit copy via: e-mail (news@ AUGUST 2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 orlandoheritage.com); mail (P.O. Box 300742, Fern Park, FL 32730-0742); 7:57 p.m. Ahavas Yisrael—Kabbalat, 30 minutes before sundown. fax (407-831-0507); or drop it by the office (207 O’Brien Rd., Ste. 101, Fern AUGUST 9 Park) Deadline is Wednesday noon, 10 days prior to publication. 7:51 p.m.

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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 7A Democratic presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper condemns ‘anti-Jewish’ sentiment in his party been included in operations the Palestinians, cutting off Hickenlooper opposed Trump crease the number of Ameri- within the official embassy. U.S. taxpayer funding to the pulling out of the 2015 Iran cans on the ground working Along with Hickenlooper, Palestinian Authority and nuclear deal that was nego- on such international issues U.S. Vice President Joe Biden the United Nations Relief tiated by former President “We need to expand our dip- has said he would reopen the and Works Agency (UNRWA), Barack Obama. lomatic capacities,” he said, consulate. Biden, Sen. Amy which was defunded in March Hickenlooper told Jewish citing vacancies in the U.S. Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mon- 2018 and the following Au- Insider in May that he would State Department. “If you’re tana Gov. Steve Bullock, Mari- gust, respectively. you be willing to re-enter the going to have this kind of anne Williamson, South Bend Hickenlooper compared United States into the deal, but diplomatic tensions, we need Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and U.S. the Israeli-Palestinian con- only after “working with our to be in constant contact not Sens. Cory Booker and Kirst- flict to that between the allies to include tougher con- just with Iran, but with all our en Gillibrand have stated that, United Kingdom and North- ditions against Iran’s support allies and all the other players if elected, the embassy would ern Ireland in terms of solving for regional terror groups, its in the Middle East.” stay in Jerusalem. a longstanding rivalry, the ballistic-missile program and When asked about a report ‘A future that benefits latter of which was resolved its long-term ability to pursue that U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R- the different sides’ with the 1998 Good Friday a nuclear program.” Ky.) met with Iranian Foreign As with Jerusalem, Trump Agreement. Those issues, he said, “were Minister Mohammad Javad has not shied away from The former Colorado gov- left off the negotiating table Zarif in New York on July 18, tackling controversial topics ernor said that he did not for a variety of reasons, some Hickenlooper replied with a Jack Dempsey/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon when it comes to the Israeli- support the Trump admin- of them were good reasons.” laugh. Then-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at the U.S. Palestinian conflict. While his istration leaving the United Hickenlooper said resum- “Rand Paul would be one of Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2017 opening cer- decisions have been largely Nations Educational, Scien- ing negotiations would re- the last people I would choose emony at the 61st & Peña Station in Denver on Oct. 5, 2017. been praised in Israel and tific and Cultural Organiza- quire the United States con- to be representing the United among U.S. conservatives, tion and the U.N. Human vincing its allies that Tehran is States in negotiations of that By Jackson Richman Israeli people deserve real se- Democrats have taken issue Rights Council, which it did “a good partner.” Right now, in level of sensitivity,” he said. curity, and part of that trans- with the president’s approach. so in January 2018 and the the middle of U.S.-Iranian ten- “We’re talking about situa- (JNS)—Among the some lates into making sure that we Hickenlooper, for one, be- following June, respectively, sions and following the seizing tions that could dramatically two-dozen 2020 Democratic speak out at every opportunity lieves that the United States due to their anti-Israel bias. two U.K. oil tankers on Friday become volatile on a much presidential candidates, for- against hateful rhetoric and should return to a more ‘We need to expand in the Strait of Hormuz, that’s larger scale. You need people mer Colorado Gov. John Hick- to say that the actions... and even-handed policy when it diplomatic capacities’ on not likely to happen. who understand and have the enlooper has sought to posi- some of the language that fire comes to dealing with the Iran Along those lines, however, professional training in how tion himself as a consensus up hatred toward the Jewish peace process. Like most Democrats, he did note the need to in- [such] negotiations work.” moderate backing long-held community in this country is “The key in Israel is we got positions within the party. unacceptable.” to get back to focusing on a But even with a long track Returning the consulate long-term solution that allows record of executive experi- to Jerusalem us to have a future that the ence, campaigning this way On foreign policy, Hicken- interested parties can all agree Seeking Jewish Gestational Carrier in such a crowded field that looper spoke about his stances to,” he said. “You’ve got to cre- seems to be shifting leftward regarding Trump’s decisions ate a future that has benefits MUST be able to provide proof of religion. If GC is makes it increasingly difficult on Jerusalem, the Golan to all the different sides.” to stand out. Heights and regarding the Hickenlooper did not say married, must be married to non Jewish spouse. His candidacy also comes at current tensions with Iran. whether he would undo a time when the Democratic “I believe that the embassy Trump’s recognition in March Single, divorced or widowed is fine. Party is facing questions over should stay in Jerusalem, of Israel’s sovereignty over its bipartisan support for Is- which will remain (in whole the Golan Heights, only to Minimum of 1prior full term pregnancy. You should be rael, as well as anti-Semitism or part) the capital of Israel note that “would be part of a from a handful of progressive under the two-state solution negotiation towards a lasting 21-40 yrs old, & have a strong support system. newcomers, including Reps. which I (and every prior peace between the Israelis and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and American president) have the Palestinians.” Healthy, kind, communicative & understanding. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), who supported,” Hickenlooper “There are a lot of issues have been accused by U.S. told The Hill in June. “Moving that need to be integrated Reproductive Possibilities is an agency that has President Donald Trump of the embassy back to Tel Aviv to get to a lasting peace,” he hating Israel. at this point would be coun- continued. “Discussing about helped to create families for over 2 decades, contact (Trump also attacked the terproductive and a symbolic one versus another versus two other members of “The gesture of support at best for another in isolation is not the us to find out more & join us in a wonderful journey. Squad”—Rep. Alexandra a two-state solution. I would most successful diplomatic Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and rather focus my energy on approach.” You can call 1-888-363-9457 Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D- negotiating a real two-state At the same time, the Mass.), although they have solution.” Trump administration has or email [email protected] not been so vocal on Israel.) If elected president in 2020, taken a firm stance against “I don’t support anti-Jewish Hickenlooper said that in language or sentiments from addition to keeping the U.S. anybody. We’re a country of embassy in Israel in Jerusa- free speech and sometimes lem, he would also reopen the that line can be blurred,” U.S. Consulate General, which TRANSFORM YOUR HOME AND Hickenlooper told JNS. merged with the embassy in Hickenlooper said that the March. UPGRADE YOUR STORAGE last several years has made “I would want to make that the U.S.-Israel relationship decision in coordination with “dramatically more partisan.” the Israeli government and In the same vein, he has our allies,” the Democratic touted a long track record of candidate told JNS. “At least opposing anti-Semitism. As from the outside, that seems mayor of Denver and governor a reasonable step toward ad- of Colorado, he said he has dressing some of the issues spoken out against it. in Israel.” “We don’t have to agree with The consulate dealt with every action of every Israeli and helped manage Palestin- government to recognize that ian affairs, which have now

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Omar does not explicitly vancement of both the Af- boycott South African goods Lewis (D-Ga.), a veteran Dem- “We must be very careful mention Israel, the freshman rican-American and Jewish in opposition to apartheid in ocratic lawmaker and icon of in these times of gross ex- congresswoman told Al-Mon- American community, and that country.” the civil-rights movement, aggeration and whipped up itor last week shortly before there are efforts to stamp it Other co-sponsors include is currently co-sponsoring a hostility to verify allegations filing it, “We are introducing out as a tool of activism in Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), resolution for and against the and accusations that are being a resolution... to really speak our society,” he added. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D- anti-Israel BDS movement, reported,” he told JNS. “Jew- about the American values The resolution also com- N.J.), Donald Payne (D-N.J.), leading to questions as to ish and African-American that support and believe in pares BDS to boycotts of Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) and Danny whether or not he supports communities know all too our ability to exercise our first Nazi Germany and the Soviet Davis (D-Ill.). boycotting the Jewish state. well how sensationalism and amendment rights in regard Union. “Earlier this year, I cospon- Last week, Rep. Ilhan misrepresentation of the facts to boycotting. And it is an op- It states, “Whereas Amer- sored H. Res 246, a bipartisan Omar’s (D-Minn.) introduced can be used by the worst forces portunity for us to explain why icans of conscience have a foreign affairs resolution that a bill affirming the right to in our world community to it is we support a nonviolent proud history of participat- condemns the BDS campaign boycott countries. It was tear down democracy in favor movement, which is the BDS ing in boycotts to advocate and efforts opposing Israel’s widely seen as a bid by Omar, of the knee-jerk reaction.” movement.” for human rights abroad, right to exist and the impor- who openly supports the “We must also reject poli- However, Lewis contested including... boycotting Nazi tance of two-state solution,” BDS movement, to push back tics that demonize personali- this, saying, “I guarantee that Germany from March 1933 Lewis told JNS. “I will support U.S. Rep. John against U.S. laws banning the ties and continue to defend the if members of the community to October 1941 in response H. Res. 246 when it comes to Lewis (D-Ga.) boycott of Israel. ideals of true democracy when actually read the text of H. to the dehumanization the House Floor tomorrow. Rep. Lewis’s co-sponsor- it is most urgent,” he contin- Res. 496, a Judiciary Com- of the Jewish people in This resolution has been care- cus and a key member of the ship of the bill is seen by some ued. “It is very important that mittee resolution introduced the lead-up to the Holo- fully crafted not to suppress Anti-Semitism Task Force,” as lending credibility to the we all remain vigilant and by Rep. Omar, they will dis- caust... the United States American commitment to he added. “My commitment to resolution, which will likely protect ourselves from these cover it makes no mention of Olympic Committee boy- free speech.” these imperatives is not and face stiff opposition in the negative influences that seem Israel. The resolution merely cotting the 1980 summer “I want to remind you that has not ever wavered.” Democratic-controlled House to be dangerously multiplying advocates for the right to Olympics in Moscow in I am a co-chair of the newly Like Lewis, J Street sup- of Representatives. in our society at this time.” protest as a central principle protest of the Soviet inva- reorganized Black-Jewish ports both resolutions despite In a statement to JNS, Lewis ‘The right to protest’ of democratic freedom.” sion of Afghanistan in the Coalition Congressional Cau- claiming to oppose BDS. 5 Jewish things to know about Boris Johnson By Cnaan Liphshiz waving British flags when he journalist turned politician, in 2017, they will stay in power infamous pro-Palestinian Al that singles out Israel for got stuck on a zip line that was to rise through the U.K.’s and Johnson will become marches through criticism, the pro-Israel group (JTA)—No matter their supposed to be his dramatic political ranks while many prime minister. London—events that have BICOM noted. He has criti- political affiliation, all sides entrance into the Olympic of his rivals underestimate While the British politi- featured calls to kill Jews cized U.N. bias against Israel, can agree that Boris Johnson, Park that year. him. cal establishment “oper- along with other anti-Semitic calling it “disproportionate who has secured his Conser- Also in ’16, his first year as He won London’s mayoral ated within the structures language and imagery. It was and damaging to the cause vative Party’s vote to become foreign minister, Johnson was race twice, even as a Conser- of 20th-century political only last year that London po- of peace.” the United Kingdom’s next ridiculed for texting on his vative running in a liberal discourse, Johnson worked lice said they would intervene 5. Call him the British prime minister, is a colorful cellphone throughout Prime stronghold. On Tuesday, John- on his material like a standup at the event to stop Hezbollah Trump. character. Minister Theresa May’s speech son clinched 66 percent of the preparing for a Netflix spe- flags from flying. The move In the early days of Donald As the mayor of London, a at the U.N. General Assembly vote in the party’s election to cial,” Matthew d’Ancona, a came with Sadiq Khan, a La- Trump’s presidency, Johnson position he held for eight years in New York. determine a successor to May, previous editor in chief of The bour politician and practicing spoke dismissively about the until 2016, Johnson was lam- Those are just a couple who failed to deliver Britain’s Spectator, wrote Monday. Muslim, as mayor. reality TV star turned politi- pooned by the media for his examples of the clumsy but departure from the European For , Johnson In 2014, Johnson called Is- cian, but the two have since buffoonery. In one incident, chummy style that has al- Union. Since Conservatives is a mixed bag because of rael’s attack on Hamas in Gaza built a positive relationship. he was wearing a helmet and lowed Johnson, a 55-year-old won the last national balloting his record on Israel, his own “disproportionate,” and “ugly On Tuesday, for example, Jewish roots and his appar- and tragic,” adding that “it Trump called Johnson a “good ent disregard for how many will not do Israel any good in man” who is tough and smart. Britons expect senior politi- the long run.” He apparently Like Trump, Johnson has cians to speak about religious tried to balance those remarks excited his right-wing base minorities. in the run-up to elections in with derogatory statements 1. Brexit on one side, the Conservative Party, which about Muslims, which is Labour on the other. has seen a surge in support by making some British Jews Unlike May, Johnson is Jews who have left Labour over uncomfortable. a hardliner and longtime its anti-Semitism problem, by Last year, Johnson wrote supporter of Brexit. In other calling himself a “passionate a Daily Telegraph op-ed that words, he has committed Zionist” who “loves the great mocked veiled Muslim wom- himself to getting the United country” of Israel. British poli- en, saying that it’s “absolutely Kingdom out of the European ticians rarely call themselves ridiculous that people should Union no matter what, with “Zionists,” partly because of choose to go around looking Jewish Graveside Package: or without a deal with EU of- the actions of Zionist mili- like letter boxes.” ficials (May had desperately tants against British targets The chairman of the Jewish • Service of Funeral Director and Staff tried to strike a deal). in prestate Israel. Leadership Council, Jonathan This is risky because a “It’s totally unacceptable Goldstein, wrote on Twitter in no-deal Brexit would likely that innocent Israeli civil- response. • Sacred Burial Shroud slow down the economy, ians should face the threat of “Boris Johnson’s com- which in turn could increase rocket fire and bombardment ments totally disgraceful,” the chances that Labour from Gaza,” he said in a July the tweet said. “Extraordinary • Filing all Necessary Paperwork Party leader Jeremy Corbyn 10 interview with the Jewish to think he was Foreign sec- is elected after Johnson. Many News. retary only a few weeks ago.” • $200.00 to Chevra Kaddish Society donation for washing British Jews believe that this 4. ...and when he was Edie Friedman, chief execu- would pose an existential foreign secretary. tive of the Jewish Council for threat to their community Despite a slew of pro-Israel Racial Equality, condemned • Traditional Jewish Flat Top Pine Casket because of the explosion of statements and actions, John- what she called Johnson’s “dog anti-Semitism in Labour son is widely seen as respon- whistle racism.” since Corbyn became its sible for getting the United On Tuesday, the organized • Staff Supervison of Service at Graveside leader in 2015. Kingdom to help draft a U.N. Jewish community struck a 2. Boris feels Jewish Security Council resolution more cordial tone, congratu- (sometimes). against Israel’s settlement lating Johnson on the nomi- • Transportation to Cemetery Johnson’s maternal policy. British Jewish leaders nation and recalling its “long great-grandfather, Elias Av- called the British role in the and positive relationship” ery Lowe, was a Moscow-born process a “disgrace,” and other with him “as both Mayor of $4595.00 Jew born to a textile merchant. supporters of the Jewish state London and Foreign Secre- Johnson confirmed this in a described it as a betrayal. tary.” The Board of Deputies 2007 interview for the Jewish Johnson has also been a of British Jews “look[s] for- Chronicle. supporter of the nuclear deal ward to this continuing as he “I feel Jewish when I feel the reached by Iran, the U.K., enters Downing Street,” said Jewish people are threatened the U.S. and other world Marie van der Zyl, the board’s or under attack, that’s when powers (the United States president. Y it sort of comes out,” Johnson has since withdrawn from The more left leaning Lib- Call us to receive your free Final Wishes Organizer! said. “When I suddenly get a the agreement). 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For the salad: Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese originating in Cyprus. Made 1 small red onion, thinly sliced in half-moons from sheep’s milk, the briny yet mild cheese is popular in 1 Persian cucumber, finely diced Greece and the Middle East, and increasingly in America, too. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved In Israel, you can find halloumi on practically every cafe menu. 1/2 cup olives, pitted Its real magic lies in its high melting point: Halloumi can 8 ounces halloumi cheese, cubed be grilled or fried without falling apart or melting into a pile Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper of hot (delicious) cheese. Instead, it takes on beautiful grill 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil (for frying the cheese) marks, a golden outside hue, and gets warm and just gooey Directions: enough in the middle. A total win in my book. 1. Make the dressing: Stir together all the ingredients except Halloumi is delicious when served simply, so I like to use it for the oil until well combined. Then whisk in the oil slowly as a substitute for feta cheese in Greek salad. Its saltiness is to emulsify. similar to feta, but it has a completely different texture. And 2. In a large bowl, toss together , cucumber, to- when fried, it gets gooey and warm, making it a nice contrast matoes and olives. In a separate small bowl, toss the halloumi in cool, summer salads. I strongly recommend you season the cubes with salt and pepper to season them. Chaya Rappoport cheese before frying it, as it is slightly less salty than feta. 3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the halloumi Halloumi subs for feta in this Greek salad. Ingredients: cubes over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side, For the dressing: until golden and slightly soft inside. Remove from pan and Add the halloumi cubes to the salad and toss gently to combine. Juice of 1/2 lemon set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. 5. Divide the salad among 2 plates and serve immediately. 1 small garlic clove, crushed 4. Toss the salad vegetables with the dressing, turning them Serves 2. Pinch of red pepper flakes over with your hands to make sure everything is lightly coated. This recipe originally appeared on The Nosher. ‘’ was actually pretty Jewish ancestry and the problems sing the traditional song Cory Monteith)—her on- her family faced immigrating “Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah.” and-off boyfriend—because to the United States in the At the end of their perfor- she “wants nothing to come early 20th century. mance, both brothers get Star between them and God.” 3. In the episode “Born of David tattoos on their left “Papa, Can You Hear Me?” This Way,” Rachel considers shoulder. was performed originally by getting rhinoplasty after 7. Jewish singer and “Amer- Streisand in the very Jewish feeling insecure about her ican Idol” alum Adam Lam- musical film “Yentl.” “Jewish nose.” Her friends try bert guest starred in Season 10. One of Rachel’s adoptive to help her accept her nose, 5 as Elliot Gilbert, a New fathers, Hiram, was played by with (played York University student who Jewish actor Jeff Goldblum. by Chris Colfer) pointing out joins the cover band Pamela In the last season, Hiram that one of her Jewish idols, Lansbury, which also features and his husband, LeRoy Barbra Streisand, publicly Kurt, Rachel, Santana (Naya (Brian Stokes Mitchell) were refused to get a nose job. In Rivera) and Dani (played by getting a divorce. Goldblum the end, Rachel decides to Demi Lovato). In a Q&A with was raised in a Jewish home pass on the plastic surgery. the Jewish Journal in 2009, in Pittsburgh and belonged 4. Co-creator Lambert describes his Jewish to an Orthodox synagogue. is Jewish. Both his parents family—his mother is Jewish, 11. For a Jewish character, are Jewish, and his mother his dad is not—as “diet Jews” Rachel sure sang a lot of is a former president of because, while he grew up Christmas songs, includ- Hadassah Women’s Zionist celebrating Jewish holidays, ing “O Holy Night,” a “Last Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images Organization of America, one he did not have a bar mitzvah Christmas” duet with Finn Characters from “Glee” include , right, a Jewish teen played by . of the largest international and does not speak Hebrew. and a rendition of “Merry Jewish groups. He met his 8. Rachel’s biological moth- Christmas Darling.” In com- now-wife Gwyneth Paltrow er Shelby Corcoran—she has parison, she didn’t sing any By Julia Metraux here to say it’s Jew-ish. While to this role since the age of when she was a recurring two dads—is played by Hanukkah songs. Boo. Jewish themes are not as 1.” This was somewhat of character, Holly Holiday, on Jewish Broadway legend Idina 12. As with any Jewish or As a former theater kid, present as in, say, “Crazy Ex- a frustrating introduction “Glee.” (Fun fact: Paltrow Menzel. Before making her Jew-ish show, “Glee” had a bar “Glee” was my favorite show Girlfriend“or “Broad City,” to her character’s Jewish- herself is descended from Broadway debut as Maureen mitzvah episode. New Direc- in my adolescent years and— Rachel Berry was one of the ness, as Rachel seemed to a long line of rabbis from Johnson in “Rent,” Menzel tions was hired to perform admittedly—I still listen first Jewish teen protagonists only announce her religious Krakow, Poland!) was a bar mitzvah performer at the bar mitzvah of the to its covers of classics and that I saw growing up, which background in order to get 5. While the character from age 15 through col- superintendent’s nephew and newer pop songs to this day. meant a lot to me as a Jewish a role. In general, Rachel is Catholic, lege—she attended ” While I sang “Break Free” by Zedd, So as someone who now theater kid. was a positive character the actress who plays her, know Menzel from Broadway aka Anton Zaslavski, who has binge-watches Netflix to my But it’s not just Rachel, a to me because of her bold , is Jewish. soundtracks—including her Jewish parents. The lack of heart’s content, I was very major character, who makes ambition, but I wish I got to Agron was raised in a reli- performance as Elphaba bar mitzvah ceremony ritu- happy to see that “Glee” is it fairly Jewish. In honor of see her embrace her Jewish gious household and said from “Wicked—she is now als shown in the episode was now available on that plat- “Glee” finally making it to heritage and culture a little she was “severely bullied for probably best known, at least disappointing, to be honest. form about a decade after its Netflix, here are 12 Jewish more onscreen. being Jewish” when she was among the younger set, as the Fortunately the party—like very first episode aired. facts about the show—some 2. Lea Michele, the ac- younger in an interview with voice of Elsa from “Frozen.” every young Jew who has a I loved watching the char- you probably know and some tress who plays Rachel, Coveteur. 9. In the episode “Grilled bar or bat mitzvah hopes— acters in New Directions, you probably don’t. was raised in an interfaith 6. In the episode “Glee, Ac- Cheesus,” Rachel sings “Papa, looked like a blast. McKinley High School’s 1. Rachel Berry is Jewish. Jewish-Catholic family. In tually,” Jewish half-brothers Can You Hear Me?” while in This article originally ap- show choir, develop because In the episode “Preggers” “The Cast of Glee” episode Jake and Noah Puckerman a park with Finn (the late peared on Alma. I could see so many similari- in the first season, Rachel of “Inside the Actors Stu- ties between them and some argued that she should be dio,” Michele said that she members of my own theater given the role of Maria in was “raised Catholic.” But groups in middle and high “West Side Story” because, in the genealogy television school. like her, “Natalie Wood was series “Who Do You Think JWed announces And while the show may a Jew, you know. 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Polls show a rael’s former justice minister The party failed to cross the united right wing earning Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. Ayelet Shaked is head of the 3.25 percent vote threshold more votes under Shaked JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. New Right party, replacing necessary to enter Knesset then Peretz. Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, , the former by fewer than 1,500 votes. At the news conference 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. education minister. Shaked had been wooed in on Sunday Bennett called The announcement came recent weeks by the Union of for the right wing parties to Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- on Sunday night in Ramat Right Wing Parties, which join together under Shaked. 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. Gan, after weeks of un- includes Jewish Home, to run He also tweeted earlier in the Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. certainty about Shaked’s on their joint list, but she had day: “The country is more political future. Shaked and demanded to head the union important than personal jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Bennett reportedly met on instead of Rafi Peretz, who advancement. And what the Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Saturday night prior to the has just in this month made country needs now is a united Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, announcement. major political blunders, right.” 321-777-2770. Shaked and Bennett broke including calling intermar- The New Right also be- with the right-wing Jewish riage a “second Holocaust,” comes the only party to be Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- Home Party ahead of the April and appearing to support gay headed by a woman. 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat elections to form the New . National elections are services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. Right Party, which they said It is likely that Shaked will scheduled for Sept. 17. Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. ‘Serious consequences’ congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; following tanker seizure by Iran 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; (JNS)—The U.K. govern- of oil to Syria in violation of tempted to intercept another Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. ment has announced that E.U. sanctions. British tanker, but the vessel it will be taking diplomatic Zarif wrote on Twitter on was already in Iranian waters Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, and economic measures Saturday that, “Unlike the by the time Montrose arrived Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. against Iran in the wake of piracy in the Strait of Gibral- on the scene. Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. the seizure of the British- tar, our action in the Persian According to the Stena bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. flagged oil tanker Stena Gulf is to uphold international Impero’s Swedish owners Impero in the Strait of Hor- maritime rules,” warning that Stena Bulk, the 23 Indian, Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation muz earlier on Friday, but the U.K. “must cease being an Russian, Latvian and Filipino holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. stopped short of calling for accessory to the “#Economic- crew members are reportedly com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. military action. Terrorism of the US.” in good health. The company Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; British Foreign Secretary Tehran has claimed the said that it had been in full James Hunt warned of “seri- Stena Impero was “violat- compliance with regulations www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. ous consequences” on Sunday, ing international maritime at the time of the seizure. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., and is expected to announce rules,” with Iran’s state-run A second tanker, British- Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. a series of diplomatic and IRNA news agency accusing owned but Liberian-flagged, economic measures aimed the vessel of hitting a fishing the MV Mesdar, was reportedly Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; at Iran, possibly including boat after failing to respond boarded by armed guards the www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th pushing for the renewal of E.U. to its warning calls. same day as the Stena Impero Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. and U.N. sanctions, as well as Hunt, however, said it was was captured, but was later Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. the freezing of Iranian assets seized in Omani waters in released. in London, The Telegraph “clear contravention of inter- The E.U. foreign affairs of- Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- reported. national law” and then forced fice expressed “deep concern” 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. Following a telephone to sail into Iran, according to over the seizure, and called Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- conversation with Iranian the BBC. for “restraint to avoid further 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. Foreign Minister Moham- Footage of the capture re- tensions.” U.K. government mad Javad Zarif, according leased Saturday to the Iranian ministers held emergency Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for to the BBC, Hunt said that Fars news agency showed meetings over the weekend services and holiday schedules. Iran viewed the siezure of the masked Iranian soldiers rap- and a senior Iranian diplomat Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- Stena Impero as a “tit-for-tat” pelling from a helicopter onto was summoned to London’s gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. response to the detention of the tanker, taking control of Foreign Office. the Iranian tanker Grace 1 by the vessel and forcing it into The United States Central Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- Gibraltar earlier this month. Iranian waters while flanked Command said it was organiz- Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv “Nothing could be further by a fleet of high-speed boats. ing a multinational maritime Please call for times. from the truth,” said Hunt. The Royal Naval frigate response to the development, Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- The Grace 1 tanker was de- HMS Montrose raced to inter- and deploying additional Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. tained by Gibraltar, a British vene, according to the BBC, troops to Saudi Arabia to territory, on July 4 on suspi- as it did successfully a week protect U.S. interests from Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- cion of carrying a shipment ago when Iranian vessels at- “emergent credible threats.” 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. OBITUARY Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; GLADYS FRIEDMAN national Hotel Compensation gregation Ohev Shalom, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. PAULIN and Benefits Association. University Club, life member Written by Sheila Reback Upon retirement, Gladys of Hadassah-Rishona Masada, Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: Gladys Friedman Paulin, became a professional gene- a loving sister and aunt. Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 80, died Wednesday, July 17, alogist. She was the second Gladys is survived by her Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. 2019, in Winter Park, Florida. president of the Jewish Ge- sister Sheila Reback, Altamon- She was born in Cortland, nealogical Society of Greater te Springs; special nieces, El- Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; New York, daughter of Norma Orlando, a director at large len Koberlein, Ariella Reback, Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. C. and John C. Friedman. of the International Associa- Danielle Deutsch; niece Vicki Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. Gladys spent her childhood tion of Jewish Genealogists, McCabe, nephews Jeff Reback, in Auburn, New York. She a frequent lecturer locally Scott Friedman. Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. received her B.S. from Cor- and nationally as a specialist Burial was held at Ohev templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by nell University, Ithaca, New in Jewish genealogy, Passen- Shalom Cemetery with Rabbi Torah study. York. Gladys’s business career ger information, document Edward C. Bernstein officiat- Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road in New York City included interpretation. Gladys wrote ing. In memory of Gladys F. 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 positions as Benefits admin- numerous articles, was editor Paulin, the family requests p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. istrator and Pension special- of the publication for Associa- contributions to Congrega- ist for Incentive Systems, tion of Professional Genealo- tion Ohev Shalom, 613 Con- Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. Inc., Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc.; gists. For 20 years, Gladys self- course Parkway S, Maitland shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. Combustion Engineering, published Minovitz Minutes, 32751 (www.ohevshalom.org) Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Inc.; Pan American World a family quarterly for 650 or Hadassah (www.hadassah. Airways; Fiat; and S.P.A. She households. She translated org). 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, retired as vice president Com- from Cyrillic to English the Arrangements entrusted to 7:30 p.m. pensation and Administra- 1907 Duma Voter Registration Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. tion, Inter-Continental Hotels list Rechista District, which pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. Corporation. She held many remains at jewishgen. 32810. 407.599.1180 www. business association member- Gladys Paulin was a mem- bethshalommemorialchapel. (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa ships; was co-founder of Inter- ber and volunteer at Con- com. PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 The Jewish reporter who brought the 1969 moon landing into America’s living rooms By Josefin Dolsten been the best-known “face” identity, he was perhaps the of the space program, but the only Jew whose public image NEW YORK (JTA)—In the unsmiling, dark-haired Berg- was so tightly bound with the 1960s, astronauts Neil Arm- man was almost certainly the early space program. Judith strong, Buzz Aldrin and John best prepared. Resnick became the first Jew- Glenn were household names, He took part in various ish-American to go into space idolized as god-like figures by simulations to show viewers in 1984. Two years later, she a public enraptured by NASA’s the challenges and conditions was aboard the Space Shuttle forays into space. of space travel, including be- Challenger, which broke apart There was also Jules Berg- ing subjected to five G’s—five shortly after takeoff, killing man, who almost attained times the force of gravity. He her and the rest of the crew. the same fame despite never undertook the exercise rou- Bergman was widely ad- actually going into space. tine NASA’s astronauts did to mired for his work but also The charismatic television prepare themselves for space had a bit of a reputation among reporter covered all of NASA’s travel and spent the entirety colleagues. 54 manned space flights dur- of a 12-hour broadcast in a “[H]e was the most disliked ing his lifetime. One of those harness identical to one worn person I guess in the program, was Apollo 11, which, 50 years by astronauts to measure their but he did his homework and ago, on July 20, 1969, became vital signs. he was real good,” Jack King, the first manned spacecraft to “I know that he was incred- who served as NASA’s public land on the moon. ibly passionate about NASA affairs officer, said in part one A longtime science editor and all of space exploration. of the three-part PBS docu- for ABC News, Bergman was That comes across even mentary “Chasing the Moon,” the first network correspon- when you watch him,” his which is airing this month. dent assigned to cover space nephew, Mark Bergman, Fellow journalist George full time. That made him told the Jewish Telegraphic Alexander also didn’t mince “almost as much of a celebrity Agency in a phone interview words. Denver Post via Getty Images as the astronauts he covered,” on Wednesday. “There were several prima Jules Bergman covered all of NASA’s manned space missions during his lifetime. The New York Times wrote in The reporter’s legacy lives donnas in broadcasting, Jules his obituary in 1987. on even after his death in 1987 Bergman being the preemi- ing him and other family “Closeup on Fire” as well as and Aldrin became the first Bergman, who grew up at the age of 57. Ten years nent example,” Alexander said members a peek into a world many journalism awards. humans to land on the moon, in New York City, took the earlier, Bergman had been in the documentary. “Jules few had access to, inviting In his work as a reporter, Bergman described the mo- subject so seriously that he diagnosed with a nonmalig- wanted you to know that he them into the press area at he covered the highlights of ment for many of the 650 spent almost as much time nant brain tumor and had could have been an astronaut.” the Kennedy Space Center and the space program as well as million people worldwide who as the first astronauts at the surgeries to remove a num- Bergman’s nephew was to ABC’s studio in New York. its tragedies. In January 1967 were watching on television. Kennedy Space Center in Cape ber of growths. He was also aware of his reputation, “Anytime he was on cover- he reported the grim news “What’s happening now Canaveral, Fla.. He said he suffering from seizures. The though he said his uncle was ing a story it was a big deal,” that three astronauts had up there is that at this point wanted to give viewers ”not National Association of Phy- “always really nice” to him. his nephew said. “A moment died on the launchpad as fire Aldrin and Armstrong are an ivory-tower discussion of sician Broadcasters gives out “[H]e was a smart guy doing to pause at the dinner table, swept through their Apollo 1 scheduled to, and we have science, but an on-the-spot a Jules Bergman award for something that no body else and we all had to shut up and spacecraft. every reason to think they are, report of discoveries, which excellence in reporting. Foot- was doing, so there certainly listen.” “They died at T minus 10 eating dinner, like millions of are changing the lives of hu- age of Bergman is seen in the could have been some jealousy Bergman was so enthusias- minutes into a simulated other Americans,” said Berg- man beings daily.” Hollywood dramas “Apollo 13” from his competition and oth- tic about flight that he earned launch countdown,” he said, man, allowing himself a rare https://www.youtube.com/ and “Hidden Figures,” as well ers in his industry,” he said. a pilot’s license and wrote “helplessly trapped inside chuckle. “Who can imagine watch?v=zFnvqnh_91Y as countless documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/ about it in the book “Anyone their spacecraft.” any more unusual place for CBS’s avuncular anchor Though he didn’t speak watch?v=0rBA0iAE8T4 Can Fly.” He won an Emmy But he also witnessed the two Americans to have dinner Walter Cronkite may have publicly about his Jewish He recalled his uncle giv- award for his documentary triumphs. When Armstrong than on the moon?” US special envoy Elan Carr: ‘Anti-Semitism is evil, regardless of where it comes from’ By Orit Arfa ed States and Latin America take whatever measures are as a terrorist organization. atmosphere under President and elsewhere, so I am here to necessary to keep people safe. Q: In the United States, are Trump and some of his rheto- (JNS)—Elan Carr, a Jew of represent the United States in However, I don’t think the there any areas of priority ric may have empowered the Iraqi descent, was appointed meetings with Jewish leaders response to anti-Semitism to tackle when it comes to gunmen of the Tree of Life Special Envoy to Monitor and in London and to make sure should ever be the hiding of sources or venues of anti- Synagogue in Pittsburgh and Combat Anti-Semitism, a se- that the Jewish community in the Jewish community or the Semitism? at Chabad of Poway, Calif.? nior diplomatic post that had the United Kingdom under- advice to Jews that they hide A: First of all, when it A: I don’t think there’s been vacant for two years until stands that the United States who they are. If that’s what comes to the sources of any basis to that at all. Anti- he assumed it in February. supports them and is standing Jews have to do in the face of anti-Semitism, I’m very care- Semitism has been rising Carr is a well-known pro- with them. That’s the same anti-Semitism, then we’ve lost ful not to rank them. The for several years now, and Israel figure in California, hav- message I conveyed in my the fight. And so, I think Jews reason I don’t rank them in President Trump, to his great ing served as the Los Angeles trips that I’ve made so far to have every right to express importance is because of the credit and to my great pride, deputy district attorney before Eastern and Central Europe, themselves Jewishly, and that political climate we’re in, in has made combating anti- making an unsuccessful 2014 and I’ll be going to Western means do it in a public way. terms of polarization, and Semitism a central focus of bid on the Republican ticket Europe shortly as well. So, If observant Jews want to anti-Semitism is often weap- his. He speaks about it often. for Congress in the Democrat- that is the message to the wear a kipah in public, they onized for political purposes. He spent considerable time heavy L.A 33rd district. His Jewish community. should wear a kipah in public, I think that hurts the fight. in his State of the Union Ad- wife, Dahlia, is a physician, Then, in bilateral meetings and it’s the job of the society I say this at every oppor- dress, which is—my good- and he flies every weekend with government leaders, we to keep them safe. The onus tunity I can: Jew-hatred is ness, the most prominent, Elan Carr from Washington, D.C., to work together to improve the shouldn’t be on them to hide Jew-hatred, and it’s evil, and it visible speech the president spend Shabbat with his family, situation for the Jewish com- and protect themselves that doesn’t matter if it comes from makes all year—talking about stronger on this issue. My for whom he sometimes cooks munity and to advance our way. the ethnic supremacist right, anti-Semitism. Every time he boss, U.S. Secretary of State the Iraqi specialties from his shared interest in combating Q: What do you think about from the vicious anti-Zionist mentions anti-Semitism, he [Mike] Pompeo, this is a cen- childhood. Carr also served anti-Semitism—and that is the German Bundestag vote to left or from radical Islam. refers to it as a “vile poison.” tral focus of his: combating as the international president a shared interest because it’s brand BDS as anti-Semitism? It’s evil regardless of where He talks of the need to remove anti-Semitism. He spent his of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), very important to remember A: Movements that seek to it comes from, and we need it from our midst, and he AIPAC speech talking about the Jewish fraternity that that anti-Semitism isn’t only suffocate the one Jewish coun- to fight all of it. Jew-hatred made what many have said anti-Semitism. Also saying, under his leadership fought about protecting the Jewish try out of existence through in all its forms needs to be is an unprecedented state- and I quote: “Let me go on the anti-Semitism on college community, [it’s] about guar- economic boycotts—that is combated, and it’s my job to ment by any leader any time record: Anti- is anti- campuses in North America anteeing the health of the so- anti-Semitism in its unvar- combat it. in history—a non-Jewish Semitism,” which no previous and Europe. ciety and of the country itself. nished manifestation. And But I will say that in the leader, that is—and he made administration has said. JNS caught up with him The history of anti-Semitism this is a very, very important United States the place that this statement right after You could not possibly put over the phone while he was is that it destroys every society thing that we have to realize. is, I think, an urgent loca- the Pittsburgh shooting at a together a team that feels in London in early July to that embraces it. That’s why I want to compliment and tion is the college campus. “Make America Great Again” this more deeply, and that find out more about his work U.S. President Donald Trump thank the Bundestag for do- College campuses have boiled rally in Illinois: “If you seek has taken steps in favor of combatting this “vile poison” always calls it a “vile poison.” ing that, and I hope Germany over in anti-Semitic vitriol. the destruction of the Jews, the Jewish community or has in America and beyond. Q: Your counterpart in will follow up on that decision Many, and by no means all, we will seek your destruc- been stronger. So, I just think Q: What kind of work do Germany, Felix Klein, drew and take the actions necessary U.S. college campuses have tion.” And that promise by a that that accusation reflects you do with your European criticism when he announced when it sees examples of BDS become hostile learning envi- leader, by a world leader, I had a political bias. partners? that Jews should be advised and examples of anti-Israel ronments for Jewish students. people who follow this tell me Q: Can you tell us about A: I do a lot of work with our not to wear their kipahs ev- hatred. That is not only morally that this has never been said specific actions or policies European partners because erywhere in Germany. What For example, the designa- wrong and unpleasant; it’s in history. that are being taken on the anti-Semitism is a global is your reaction to such an tion of Hezbollah as a terrorist also illegal—a violation of the So that’s President Trump, ground? problem. It’s increasing every- advisory? organization, it will be my Civil Rights Act. and then look at the people A: Sure. There’ve been where in the world, certainly A: Well, I understand why hope that Germany will desig- Q: How would you respond around him: Vice President in Europe, but also in the Unit- somebody would want to nate Hezbollah in all its forms to accusations that a divisive [Mike] Pence couldn’t be Carr on page 15A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 13A Weekly roundup of world briefs Lamar Odom visits Lubavitcher Rebbe of the security fence knew Ben Gurion served in the co-written by Will Ferrell Police operation last month Lubavitcher Rebbe’s By Gabe Friedman that building in that area office for 4,875 days, from the and Rachel McAdams and on suspicion of planning a gravesite with his kids (JTA)—It’s true: Rock was prohibited,” he said, establishment of the state in directed by David Dobkin. terrorist attack in Israel, the By Gabe Friedman star Perry Farrell has “and took the law into their May 1948 until early 1954, Eurovision is the world’s Shin Bet reported on Sunday. (JTA)—Lamar Odom rediscovered Judaism. So own hands.” and again from November largest non-sporting live TV Adel Abu Hadayeb, 20, who visited the New York much so that he has a book Chelsea Clinton gives 1955 to June 1963. event and the most watched was indicted in the Beersheva gravesite of Rabbi Menachem of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s birth to third child On Saturday, Netanyahu live entertainment program District Court on Sunday, Schneerson, the late leader teachings with him on tour. By Gabe Friedman served 4,876 days from 1996 in Europe, attracting nearly told interrogators he had of the Chabad-Lubavitch That’s just one detail from (JTA)—The Clinton clan to 1999, and from March 200 million television viewers become radicalized after movement, with his two a recent op-ed written by the just got a little bit bigger. 2009 to the present. He faces worldwide annually. being exposed to Hamas children last week. 60-year-old Jane’s Addiction Chelsea Clinton a new election on Sept. 17 Ohio man gets 30 propaganda online. “I heard he makes miracles singer in Tablet marking announced on Twitter and possible indictment in months in prison for According to the happen,” the former NBA star the 25th anniversary of the that she has had her third three different corruption attacking man he indictment, Abu Hadayeb said in an Instagram post. passing of Rabbi Menachem child, a boy named Jasper cases the following month. thought was Jewish had attempted to make a “It’s a miracle to be here at Mendel Schneerson, Clinton Mezvinsky. He joins His election in 1996 made By Josefin Dolsten bomb, which he intended to this place with my children, the influential leader of Charlotte, 4, and Aidan, 3. him the country’s youngest- (JTA)—An Ohio man was detonate at a hotel in Ashdod reflecting on a better life we the Chabad-Lubavitch The former first daughter, ever prime minister. Twelve sentenced to 30 months in near where he worked as will build together.” movement. 39, isn’t Jewish, but her Israelis have served as prime prison for attacking someone a gardener. He had also Tens of thousands of The essay, published July husband, Marc Mezvinsky, minister since the founding he believed to be Jewish. purchased materials to make people, including non-Jewish 14, touches on the history is. Clinton also heads an of the state. Izmir Koch, of the Dayton a rocket and apparently tried celebrities, have visited of Farrell’s Jewish identity, interfaith relations institute He is the 16th longest- suburb of Huber Heights, to assemble one himself. Schneerson’s gravesite in from getting kicked out of at New York University and serving leader of a democratic was sentenced last week After his arrest, Abu Queens this summer on Hebrew school as a child frequently defends Jews on country since World War for attacking Paul Marshall Hadayeb led investigators the 25th anniversary of his for “making trouble” to Twitter. The couple were II, according to statistics outside a Cincinnati-area to five grenades of death. In the post, Odom finding Jewish spirituality married under a huppah. from the Israel Democracy restaurant in 2017. He was various types, as well as a pointed out that Rosh Lowe, while struggling with a drug Jared Kushner to visit Institute. Among those charged with committing “Carlo” submachine gun. Odom’s speaking coach, addiction. During the latter Middle East to finalize leaders are Turkish President a and lying The Shin Bet said in a considers Schneerson a period, Farrell discovered economic peace plan Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who to the Federal Bureau of statement following the mentor. the work and teachings of By Marcy Oster as of July 20 served 5,972 days Investigation. arrest, “We take Israeli In 2015, Odom fell into a Schneerson, whom Farrell (JTA)—White House and counting; Germany’s Koch, 34, was standing citizens’ involvement in coma at a brothel in Nevada calls a “modern prophet.” senior adviser Jared Kushner Helmut Kohl at 5,870 days, outside a restaurant asking terrorism very seriously. after using cocaine and “The Rebbe’s teachings will travel to the Middle East and Canada’s Pierre Trudeau people if they were Jewish. Some of them are influenced 10 doses of a “Viagra-like help bring about a change to continue to push for the at 5,642 days. Though Marshall is not by the propaganda Hamas medication.” He recovered of consciousness and a economic component of Israel’s ambassador Jewish he answered in the disseminates on social media after having multiple heart transformation in daily the Trump administration’s to US, Ron Dermer, to affirmative when asked. and through Palestinian attacks and strokes, and living. They inspire me in peace plan. complete tenure at end Koch then beat him up, media outlets.” has since received drug my life as an artist,” Farrell He will be joined next of September causing injuries to his ribs This article first appeared treatment. wrote. “We need to garner week on the trip by U.S. By Marcy Oster and a fracture of the orbital in Israel Hayom. Odom shared a second the Rebbe’s teachings and special peace envoy Jason JERUSALEM (JTA)— floor, the bottom portion of Jerusalem chief rabbi Instagram post, which apply it to the here and now.” Greenblatt and special Iran Israel’s Ambassador to the his eye socket. calls ‘a featured a photo of the Jane’s Addiction was one envoy Brian Hook, a senior United States, Ron Dermer, The assailant, who is wild lust that needs to rebbe and a video of a Chabad of the leading alternative administration official will complete his tenure in originally from Turkey, was be overcome’ follower talking to Odom rock bands of the late 1980s confirmed to JTA. Washington D.C .at the end indicted and convicted last By Josefin Dolsten about religious observance. and early ’90s. Farrell, born They reportedly will visit of September. year. (JTA)—The Sephardi “Even when we might be Peretz Bernstein, has also Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Dermer will leave Todd Wickerham, a special chief rabbi of Jerusalem on the lowest rung of life’s released two solo albums, Saudi Arabia, and the United Washington less than two agent leading the FBI’s said gay people cannot be ladder, living some of our including “Kind Heaven” Arab Emirates, and will weeks after Israel’s upcoming office in Cincinnati, said religious Jews and called lowest moments, we must in 2019. follow up on last month’s national elections, Israel’s the bureau sought a stiff homosexuality “a wild lust focus on moving upward,” Israel demolishes 10 economic peace summit Channel 12 News reported sentence, Cleveland Jewish that needs to be overcome.” the man says to Odom. residential Palestinian in Bahrain, which the on Saturday night. News reported. Rabbi made Palestinian man buildings in eastern Palestinians boycotted and He will be forced to resign “We just think the the remarks last week during sentenced to life in Jerusalem to which no Israeli officials after Israel’s Civil Service impact of someone being a sermon. A video of some of prison for killing By Marcy Oster were invited. Commission refused to extend assaulted because of their his comments was published Israeli soldier with JERUSALEM (JTA)—The The “Peace to Prosperity” his term of office by a year, as religious preferences or their Monday by the Israeli public marble slab Israeli army demolished at plan calls for $50 billion in requested by Prime Minister background is so impactful broadcaster Kan. By Marcy Oster least 10 buildings on Monday investment to transform . The in the community that we “There are people who JERUSALEM (JTA)—A in an eastern Jerusalem the Palestinian economy commission also rejected a want to take these cases on call themselves religious Palestinian man was neighborhood. and build democratic separate request by Foreign to make sure the penalties … who also fell into that trap,” sentenced to life in prison The buildings, which infrastructures, including Minister Yisrael Katz for really fit the impact of this,” he said, according to The for killing an Israeli soldier reportedly contained making the Palestinian the extension, saying that Wickerham said. Times of Israel. “They aren’t by dropping a marble slab on over 70 apartments, were judiciary more independent the term could only be Israel won’t block Omar religious. It would be better his head. considered illegal because and expanding Palestinian extended until the formation and Tlaib from entering if they cast off their kippah Staff Sgt. Ronen Lubarsky, they were constructed too higher education. of a new government, which country, says envoy and Shabbat [observance] 20, of the elite Duvdevan close to the security barrier Thief tries to steal half could then decide on its own By Ron Kampeas and show their true faces.” unit, died on May 26, 2018, between Israel and areas a ton of chickpeas from ambassador to Washington, WASHINGTON (JTA)— The rabbi also referred to two days after Islam Yousef controlled by the Palestinian kibbutz in southern Channel 12 reported. Israel will not deny entry to homosexuality as “a wild lust Abu Hamid dropped the Authority. The residents Israel Dermer is a close confidante any member of Congress, its that needs to be overcome slab on his head from three received a 30-day notice of By Marcy Oster of the prime minister, and a Washington envoy said. and it can be overcome.” floors up during an army the demolition on June 18. JERUSALEM (JTA)—You trusted liaison between Ron Dermer responded Three groups representing raid on a Palestinian refugee The United Nations and the can make a lot of hummus Netanyahu and the Trump Friday to speculation about religious LGBTQ Jews– Bat- camp near Ramallah. The European Union condemned spread from a half a ton of administration, according whether two congresswomen Kol, and the Gay raid targeted members of the demolitions. Palestinian chickpeas, but not from jail. to the report. who back the boycott, Religious Community— a terror cell involved in Authority President Israel Police on Sunday He came to Washington in divestment and sanctions slammed his remarks in a recent attacks and shootings Mahmoud Abbas’ office said arrested a man for his alleged 2013, at the start of President movement targeting Israel joint statement Tuesday, against Israelis. in a statement that it “places attempt to steal half a ton of Barack Obama’s second would be allowed to enter. according to The Times of Abu Hamid, who was the responsibility for this chickpeas from a kibbutz in presidential term. “Out of respect for the Israel. arrested two weeks after grave escalation on Israel.” southern Israel. Netflix buys rights to U.S. Congress and the great “Rabbi Amar, with your Lubarsky’s death, was Last month, Israel’s A Bedouin man in his 30s screen 2019 Eurovision alliance between Israel and harsh comments you called sentenced on Sunday Supreme Court declined was taken in for questioning, from Tel Aviv America, we would not deny on our families to vomit and ordered to pay to cancel a military order the Times of Israel reported, By Marcy Oster entry to any member of us out of our homes and Lubarsky’s family $72,900 making construction citing police. ( J T A ) — T h e 2 0 1 9 Congress into Israel,” Ron from our communities,” the in compensation. He was in the area illegal. The The chickpeas were found Eurovision Song Contest, Dermer said in a message his organizations said. convicted by an Israeli ruling ended seven years in an abandoned car that which took place in Tel Aviv in spokesman sent to reporters Palestinian man military court in April. of legal wrangling against matched the description of May, can be seen on Netflix. via WhatsApp. illegally in Israel is Lubarsky’s father, the military order that in a suspicious vehicle reported Netflix picked up the U.S. Israel in recent years shot trying to stab Vladimir, called the 2012 ordered a halt to the leaving Kibbutz Nahal Oz, VOD rights to the three passed a law reserving police officers sentence a “shame and construction of the buildings located near the border with 2019 telecasts from Israel the right to deny entry to By Marcy Oster an embarrassment for the due to their proximity to the Gaza. It is believed that the – two semi-finals and the advocates of Israel boycotts. JERUSALEM (JTA)—A Israeli justice system,” and security barrier. legumes were stolen from the finals, Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. Palestinian man was shot called for the death penalty. Israel’s public security kibbutz’s agricultural fields. reported. The rights to the and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and injured after he tried to The family also called minister, Gilad Erdan, said Benjamin Netanyahu 2020 semi-finals and finals, both back BDS, and both stab Israel Police officers in for compensation of $1.4 in a statement that the court is now Israel’s longest- scheduled to be held in the have suggested that they plan the northern city of Hadera. million, which is the sum had ruled that “the illegal serving prime minister , home of the to visit Israel this summer. The 21-year-old man, they estimated would be construction constitutes a By Marcy Oster 2019 winning country, also Hamas supporter from the West Bank city of paid to Abu Hamid by the severe security threat and (JTA)—Prime Minister were picked up by Netflix. arrested for allegedly Tulkarem, reportedly was in Palestinian Authority for his can provide cover to suicide Benjamin Netanyahu has The 2019 Eurovision Song planning to bomb hotel Israel illegally. time in jail. bombers and other terrorists become Israel’s longest- Contest in Tel Aviv was won in Ashdod He pulled a knife on the The Israel Defense Forces hiding among civilian serving prime minister. by Netherlands with the By Gadi Golan and officers late Monday night in December razed Abu population and endanger the Netanyahu, 69, on song “Arcade,” performed by Lilach who asked to see his national Hamid’s family home in lives of civilians and security Saturday surpassed the Duncan Laurence. (Israel Hayom via JNS)—A identity card after he began Ramallah. forces alike.” number of days as prime The Netflix acquisition Bedouin man from the to act suspiciously near a bus Jane’s Addiction singer “The court also ruled minister held by David Ben comes as it currently has Negev town of Rahat was stop on a main thoroughfare Perry Farrell wrote unequivocally that those Gurion, the country’s first in production a Eurovision arrested in a joint Shin in the city, Israel Police told about his love of the who built houses in the area prime minister. comedy feature, starring and Bet security agency-Israel the local media. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 Jews helped inspire America’s refugee program and Stephen Miller might end it people came for freedom, my But he said presidents of times depending on the people came willing to work,” both parties have supported economy and other things, said Hasia Diner, a professor refugee admissions—from but they should never be based of American Jewish history at Holocaust refugees to Viet- on nationality, ethnicity, race New York University. namese boat people to Soviet or religion,” he said. “And what Trump has complained Jews who streamed out of the Trump and Miller are doing about immigration from USSR in the late 1980s and now is very much so targeted “shithole counties”; claimed early ’90s. at the so-called rapists and the Mexican government is But the Trump adminis- murderers and invaders com- “forcing their most unwanted tration has been lowering ing from Central America and people into the United States”; refugee limits since 2017. In Mexico, or the terrorists, as and that the State Depart- 2016, under President Barack he describes them, coming ment’s green-card lottery Obama, the cap on refugee from the Muslim countries “give[s] us their worst people.” admissions was 110,000. where he wanted to stop im- He also said the U.S. Refugee Trump cut that to 45,000 and migration.” Admissions Program lacked then to 30,000. But the United Until Trump took office, the “extreme vetting” needed States has not even met those Hetfield estimates, HIAS to protect the public from numbers. In 2018, according spent half its resources on terrorists, although other to HIAS, the country resettled refugee resettlement. Now government officials and im- 22,491 refugees. The top that the cap could shrink or migration activists insist the five countries of origin were disappear, though, the orga- Kurt Hutton/Getty Images system is extremely strict and Congo (including both the nization is recalibrating, sup- Young Jewish refugees at a camp near Windermere in England, 1946. Laws passed after thorough. Democratic Republic of the porting efforts to help asylum World War II shaped U.S. refugee admission program. After World War II, succes- Congo and the Republic of the seekers already in the U.S. and sive U.S. administrations sup- Congo), Myanmar , Ukraine, opening an office in northern By Ben Sales After the war, and the Ho- that if implemented, the ported refugee resettlement. Bhutan and Eritrea. Mexico to assist asylum seek- locaust, Congress passed two eradication of the refugee Diner said that welcoming ref- “The difference is now we ers there. But Hetfield hopes (JTA)—In July 1939, eight bills that let 80,000 Holocaust program would echo a dark ugees became a shared cause have an administration that is that his group will still be able months after Kristallnacht survivors move to the U.S. time in American history. of anticommunists eager to pandering to a constituency to resettle refugees. and seven weeks before Hitler Since then, the United States “The familiarity is the cold- bring people from nations that is opposed to letting The administration has would invade Poland, Con- has continued accepting tens ness to refugees and, also at behind the Iron Curtain and newcomers in,” Hetfield said. defended previous moves to gress killed a bill that would of thousands of refugees per the same time, the targeted of advocates of humanitarian “We always had an adminis- curb asylum seekers by saying have allowed 20,000 Jewish year. restrictions on immigra- assistance to the oppressed. tration that led on this since many of the asylum claims refugee children into the But next year, that number tion aimed at specific ethnic Because many Holocaust the postwar period, and that’s lack merit and are stretching United States. may again shrink—this time groups,” said Daniel Okrent, survivors were from nations what we’re lacking now.” the immigration system to its Opponents of the bill, to zero. author of “The Guarded occupied by the Soviet Union, Trump, Miller and their al- limit. On Monday, announc- according to the Jewish According to multiple news Gate,” a new book about she said, nascent Cold War lies contend that they aren’t ing a new rule to reduce the Telegraphic Agency, said reports, Stephen Miller, the anti-immigrant sentiment politics worked in their favor. anti-immigrant, they just number of Central American America should help its own architect of President Don- targeting Jews, Italians and The Displaced Persons Act want to admit people based immigrants who would be poor people before foreign- ald Trump’s immigration other immigrants in the early of 1948, which allowed Holo- on merit rather than need. able to seek asylum, Attorney ers, and worried that letting policies, may try to eliminate 20th century. “Despite what caust survivors to immigrate, In an extensive 2017 news General William Barr made in children could later lead refugee admissions next Americans learned about the placed the burden of their conference, Miller outlined those points and others. to admitting their parents. year—no refugees would be Nazi depredations, about the care on nongovernmental his immigration vision. “This rule mitigates the “I have nothing against the allowed beyond the borders. Nuremberg Laws, Kristall- organizations, including Jew- “We’re ending unskilled strain on the country’s im- Jews,” said a woman quoted A Miller ally in the office of nacht and so on, the American ish ones. Diner added that chain migration, but we’re migration system by more by JTA at the time as Mrs. U.S. Citizenship and Immi- public was not interested in Americans found it easier to also making sure that the efficiently identifying aliens Arthur J. O’Neill, president gration Services proposed the setting aside the quotas to accept refugees during the great inventors of the world, who are misusing the asylum of the United Daughters of shutdown at a meeting this allow more Jews into this postwar economic boom than the great scientists of the system to enter and remain in 1812, that April. “But this is month of security officials on country.” during the Depression. world, that people who have the United States rather than a predominantly Christian refugee admissions, accord- Before World War II, im- “There was a kind of dove- the next great piece of technol- legitimately seeking urgent country and we should take ing to Politico. migration laws placed strict tailing of American ideol- ogy can come into the United protection from persecution care of our own needy before Jewish historians and refu- limits on how many Eastern ogy—the Cold War and the States and compete in a com- or torture,” he said. we receive new aliens.” gee advocates, however, say and Southern Europeans anticommunism, and the petitive application process, a But eliminating the pro- could move to the United particular groups of individu- points-based system,” he said. gram, advocates say, would States. Government officials als who were seeking entry, But Okrent says that Trump mean Trump isn’t interested 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 S L A Y G R I T M A S K S and media that opposed im- and so it tended to mute and Miller’s policies end up even in legitimate asylum 14 15 16 migrants portrayed them criticism,” Diner said. “The discriminating based on na- claims. T Y P O L I R A U B O A T as filthy, uncultured and appeal for Americans was tional origin. Okrent pointed “It would be absurd if he 17 18 19 J E R U S A L E M F E L L A ideologically dangerous to anticommunism rather than to past derogatory comments puts it to zero,” Hetfield said. 20 21 22 23 America. ‘We love immigrants.’” by Trump about Mexican “He’s tying his own hands O L D E A L A V E Y “What is incredibly simi- Americans as a whole have immigrants and Muslims, as behind his back. He’s putting 24 25 26 27 28 S Y D N E Y B R U S S E L S lar are the arguments used never been particularly pro- well as the comment about himself in a position where 29 30 31 32 against immigrants: They’re refugee, said Mark Hetfield, “shithole countries.” he wouldn’t be able to do E A R E S T E K A I not of the same caliber as we CEO of HIAS, the Jewish “Restrictions on immigra- anything if there is a refugee 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D R A N K E D N A M E M E are or our ancestors are, my refugee aid organization. tion make sense at certain crisis he needs to respond to.” 41 42 43 R O M E P A R I S K I E V 44 45 46 A N A T A M E N W A N D A 47 48 49 50 51 Americans don’t know much about T I N S E E R E I D 52 53 54 55 56 57 B U D A P E S T V E N I C E 58 59 60 Judaism but love the Jews, survey says O N A H M O F I C A 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 A M I G O S T O C K H O L M By Ben Sales Ten of the questions related None of the questions on knew that Shabbat begins 68 69 70 to Judaism in some way: four Judaism received a majority on Friday night, almost 80 R E R A N A L O T A R A D (JTA)—U.S. Jews know asked directly about Jewish of correct answers: percent knew Kabbalah is 71 72 73 S T Y L E D V D S L E G S more about religion in history, practice and texts; five 29 percent of respondents Jewish, 82 percent knew Rosh general than their non-Jewish were about the Hebrew Bible; knew that the Jewish Sabbath Hashanah is the Jewish New neighbors, a new survey and one was about the size of (Shabbat) begins on Friday Year and 58 percent knew that shows. America’s Jewish population. night. Maimonides was Jewish. Americans who are not The survey was conducted 27 percent knew Kabbalah Americans as a whole also Jewish, meanwhile, don’t Feb. 4-19 and included a total (Jewish mysticism) was didn’t know how many Jews know a lot about Judaism. of nearly 11,000 respondents. associated with Judaism. live in the country. Fewer But they like Jews more than The margin of error for the 24 percent knew that Rosh than one in five knew that any other religious group. whole group was 1.5 percent. Hashanah is the Jewish New Jews are less than 5 percent of And they think there are more The margin of error for Year. Americans. A quarter thought Jews in the country than there the Jewish sample was 8.6 13 percent knew Jews were more than 5 percent actually are. The more non- percent. Maimonides was a Jewish of Americans, and the rest of Jews know about Jews, the Here are three takeaways scholar. the respondents didn’t know. more they like them. from the survey. Older Americans did better But Jews know a lot about The data comes out of a new Americans don’t know a lot on all of these questions than religion. survey on what Americans about Judaism. the youth. Forty percent Jews didn’t only outscore know about religion published Out of four questions of those 65 and older, for their non-Jewish counterparts Tuesday by the Pew Research on Judaism, non-Jewish example, knew that the Jewish when it came to Jewish Center. The survey asked a Americans got a dismal Sabbath begins on Friday knowledge. They outscored group of diverse Americans score: They averaged less night, compared to 18 percent everyone when it came to a set of 32 questions about than one out of four correct. of respondents aged 18 to 29. general religious knowledge, religion, ranging from Besides Jews themselves, Jews did much better on too. knowledge of the Bible and atheists did the best on the these questions than non- Besides the questions on Christianity to knowledge of Jewish questions, averaging Jews, averaging 3.1 correct Judaism and other religions. 1.3 correct answers. out of four. Nearly 90 percent Americans on page 15A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 15A being close knit. His mother Weiner has a good relationship welcomed him and Louise, As a child, Weiner remem- your history. You respect it for Weiner and stepfather, Birdie and with Rabbi David Kay and asking “Are you new to the bers fullpage ads in the Sen- the broadness of it, for other From page 1A Al Damius, were founders Rabbi Aaron Rubinger. Once community?” To which he tinel the day before the High people.” of Congregation of Liberal Rabbi Kay called him to say graciously responded, “Well, Holy Days listing all the Jewish For Weiner, the essence of he gets from doing things that Judaism. He was a member that a philosophical discussion no, not exactly. I was bar merchants in town whose being Jewish is helping oth- help others.” of both synagogues—now they had inspired him to mitzvahed here.” businesses would be closed ers, and to believe in the broad In addition to his support only Ohev, where he was bar structure his sermon around Weiner is fiercely proud on these days. sense of the total community. for the Jewish community, mitzvahed by Rabbi Morris that topic. The rabbi invited of his Jewish identity. Asked “It would be better for the “Ultimately,” he shared, “Jews Weiner also is a generous Skop. What is very interesting Weiner to come to services, what he would like to see community to work toward need to take care of other supporter of United Arts, is that he is also a member which he and Louise accepted. changed in the community, respecting our own holiday Jews and be there to support Dr. Phillips Center for the of the Jewish Humanistic Not often in attendance his response was that he’d like and religion to a greater de- them.” Performing Arts, the Winter Society. He strongly believes at services, Weiner shared, to see a deeper respect for the gree,” he shared. Jeff Gaeser, publisher of Park Sidewalk Art Festival, in Jewish tradition and ethical with a twinkle in his eye, that High Holy Days. How does this tie in to being the Heritage Florida Jewish Winter Park Library and teachings—Torah, morals Rabbi Rubinger immediately “On Rosh Hashanah and a secular Jew? News, will present the award United Against Poverty. and the laws. But he does not saw him, came over and Yom Kippur, there was no such “My thing is, you can be to Weiner at the Jewish Weiner remembers the believe in a supreme being. asked “Dick, is everything thing as doing business. No a complete atheist and you Federation annual meeting, Orlando Jewish community as Regardless of his beliefs, ok?” Then someone else such thing as going to school.” still respect your religion and Sunday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. Tikvah From page 4A I never questioned if I be- I wish that my mother had I can control how it shapes my commitment to interfaith just wish the rest of the Jewish longed to the Jewish people. converted to Judaism before my future. work. Whenever I’m in syna- community could see that, too. sary, given the opportunity to Just as Jacob wrestled with I was born, or that I had I am the Jew I am today gogue reading the names of Shoshannah Tikvah is a become a part of a community the angel, wrestling with been converted as a child, so because of both my parents, the matriarchs and patriarchs, writer for JTA and works in in a compassionate and caring what it means to be Jewish that this could have all been one Jewish, one not. They I think of my mother as well the field of religion, politics way rather than have our entire seemed, and continues to avoided. But that inkling is have shown me the many as my father. I’m lucky to be and memory in Germany. Jewish experience called into seem, a natural part of my life exactly that—a wish. I can- commonalities between Jews inspired by their lives, in all This article originally ap- question. as a Jew. I’ll admit, sometimes not reshape the past, though and non-Jews and inspired its difficulties and blessings. I peared on Alma.

Settler From page 5A Palestinian Arabs, no matter questioned if they had per- nect between these students encouraging its participants of the doubt. I’d appreciate how ludicrous, was taken mits to be in that area in and their Jewish brethren, to hear both sides of the if the same courtesy was talk with Palestinian Arabs. as absolute and undeni- the first place. but if this is the future of debate over Jewish residence extended to Jews as well. But when I described the fear able truth. Arabs had told Healthy skepticism was J Street, and progressive and control over Judea and Rabbi Uri Pilichowski is a our children experienced due this group that Palestinian only directed one way. I was American Jewish leadership, Samaria. teacher at Yeshivat Migdal to Palestinian terror, I didn’t Authority money paid to ter- left puzzled. What causes I am greatly concerned. I don’t know if J Street U HaTorah in Modi’in, Israel feel a sympathetic heart in rorists—on a sliding scale these caring people to see I am impressed with J will bring more groups to and the director of Israel Ad- the room. based on how many Jews the Israeli-Palestinian con- Street’s willingness to hear Israel or if this was a one-off vocacy for Southern NCSY. What was even worse was they killed—was simply a flict so different than I do? If the other side, unlike so trip to make a statement. I The views and opinions that I felt that every state- welfare payment. They were we all care about Israel and many other anti-occupation hope they continue to visit. expressed in this article are ment we “settlers” made was told that an illegal Arab the Jewish people, why do groups who refuse to give But our rabbis taught us to those of the author and do scrutinized to find how we outpost scheduled to be they have such a divergent their participants the op- give all people the benefit of not necessarily reflect the were wrong, but everything demolished had exhausted philosophy than me? portunity to do so. J Street the doubt. J Street excels at views of JTA or its parent the group had heard from all legal options, but never I can’t explain the discon- should be commended for giving the Arabs the benefit company, 70 Faces Media. Pew From page 5A Reform, Conservative, Recon- need to understand: The ensure that conversions and always possible, and vital Rabbi Avi Shafran is structionist or Humanistic Chief Rabbinate’s position divorces meet standards that here, is for each side to make a blogger, a columnist for conversion, marriage and Jewish rituals not enjoy the doesn’t stem from any ani- all Jews can accept, prevent- an honest effort to at least the American edition of divorce. same respect in Israel as mus (despite some uncouth ing the sort of schism that, understand the other. Hamodia, and serves as The Chief Rabbinate’s fealty Orthodox ones?” comments by Israeli politi- tragically but undeniably, Pew’s deep dive into global Agudath Israel of America’s to traditional norms of hala- From a non-Orthodox per- cians and rabbis who seem has developed here in the religious restrictions is an director of public affairs. cha (Jewish religious law) ef- spective, it’s an entirely valid to have never met a Jewishly United States as a result of important endeavor, but Twitter: @RabbiAviShaf- fectively rejects the legitimacy question. And we Orthodox committed non-Orthodox the dire sociological upshot more context is necessary ran. of conversions and divorces Jews need to understand why Jew). It stems from a com- of non-halachic conversions to understand what it shows The views and opinions overseen by non-Orthodox fellow Jews are so hurt by the mitment to the religious and divorces. about Israel. If nothing else, expressed in this article are rabbis, which is seen by non- Chief Rabbinate’s approach to laws that have preserved the When it comes to some its report should inspire us to those of the author and do not Orthodox Jews in the U.S. as personal status issues. Jewish nation for millennia. issues, unfortunately, accom- work toward understanding necessarily reflect the views outrageous. But there’s something In Israel, the existence of modating both sides simply one another, despite our deep of JTA or its parent company, “Why,” they ask, “should non-Orthodox Jews also the Chief Rabbinate helps isn’t possible. But what’s disagreements. 70 Faces Media. Carr From page 12A regarding the Jewish commu- idea is we want to roll this definition is the prerequisite all the time. I’ve made more communities, but, of course, nities and their countries, and back, and we’re focusing on for triggering federal law and than one trip to Israel since what this administration has increases to budgets at the these are not minor requests. every region in the world, as the Civil Rights Act in terms I was appointed. We meet, done to support and strength- federal and state level to That’s my job. I was asked to do. of obligating universities to and we have full cooperation en and protect the State of provide security to Jewish When I represent the United There is increasing focus create a fair and welcoming with a number of ministries Israel is also unprecedented, communities. States on this issue, I sit down on college campuses. And educational environment for that monitor and focus on and that’s also part of the Second, I have been ap- with foreign governments, this is something that also is ethnic minorities. Now that anti-Semitism. Of course, fight against anti-Semitism pointed, and I’ve been given and I compliment them on all unprecedented. The Depart- Jews are defined as an ethnic that includes the Ministry of because the hatred of Israel a very broad mandate and the great things they’re doing, ment of Education issued a minority, the Department of Foreign Affairs, but also the is the hatred of the Jewish incredible support. I’ll tell you and very often, there are great formal definition of the Jewish Education has lined up all Ministry of Strategic Affairs people. that my team is larger by an things they’re doing, and I say: people as an ethnic group. the legal requirements to and the Ministry of Diaspora Q: How you are enjoying order of magnitude than that “Well, on these issues, can Of course, one would think: force campuses to end what Affairs. Those three ministries this post? any of my predecessors’ in this we fix this?” And I’ll tell you “Well, what’s new in that? Of is going on, which is really to do enormous work on global A: Immensely. I’m grate- role. So, I’ve been given the that some of my requests have course, the Jewish people are create a hostile educational anti-Semitism, and we work ful every day that I have the green light to really pursue already been complied with. an ethnic group.” environment for Jewish and with them very closely. And chance to represent the United this with the full force of the And so, there is an absolute Yes, the Jewish people are pro-Israel students. that’s another example of the States of America in the administration. mandate that we should not an ethnic group, but it had not Q: Do you have close ties great partnership between the fight against anti-Semitism Third, we have made re- only contain anti-Semitism, been defined as such by the De- with Israel, and do you work United States and Israel. throughout the world and quests of our allies and but roll it back. It’s not suf- partment of Education. That with Israeli leaders? And when I spoke about the fight to protect the Jewish partners on specific issues ficient to stop its growth. The definition and issuing that A: I work with Israeli leaders policies, I focused on Jewish people throughout the world. Americans From page 14A agnostics also got a majority of that Ramadan is an Islamic shown, Americans tend to more questions correctly, for higher. The respondents questions right, but the closest holy month and that Mecca have warm feelings toward example, gave Jews an average who know Jews gave Jews an Jewish practice, history and religiously affiliated group is an Islamic holy city. Jews. Asked to rate religious rating of 70. average rating of 66, versus 56 text, seven questions were was evangelical Christians, They were above average groups on a thermometer And those who know Jews from those who do not know about Christianity, nine were who got an average of 15.5 when it came to knowledge of scale, from 1 to 100, Jews got personally also rated them any Jews. about the Bible, including correct. the Bible (including the New an average rating of 63, the the New Testament, nine Jews scored highest, the Testament) and knowledge of highest of any group. Forty- were about “world religions,” survey said, “even after Christianity. On the question one percent rated Jews at 67 or two were about atheism and controlling for levels of of who saved the Jews from higher, while 8 percent rated agnosticism, and two were education and other key murder by appealing to the Jews 33 or lower. about religion in the United demographic characteristics king (an occasion marked Atheists and Muslims States. such as race, age and gender.” by the Jewish holiday of scored lowest, both with an Custom Printing Invitations & Announcements Jews were the only Jews also scored high Purim), 66 percent of Jews average thermometer score Digital & Offset Printing Brochures & Booklets religiously affiliated group to on world religions and on correctly responded “Esther,” of 49. Direct Mail Services Forms & Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards get a majority of the questions knowledge of atheism and as opposed to 28 percent of The more Americans knew right. On average, Jews got agnosticism. 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Sorrel grows wild in all like the one found in jars Central Europeans, especially Eastern Europe from April on grocery store shelves) by When my 7-year-old son Hungarians and Romanians, through June and can be adding a carrot, a clove of fresh and I traveled to Budapest in are known for fruit soups found in the U.S. thriving garlic, some fresh or dried dill, 2002, we arrived at my friend cooked, then chilled, like the in all kinds of conditions. and a pinch of sugar to a pot Katalin’s flat at 11 a.m. It was cherry soup. Think compotes Although you can forage for with a few peeled beets and already over 90 degrees F. and of summer stone fruits like it, most of us head to farmers an onion, all cut into chunks. there was no air conditioning. peaches, cherries and plums, markets to find some sold in Cover with water, cook until We could barely make it up sometimes apples or pears, bunches. Poor Russian Jew- soft and then puree the mix- the five flights after some 30 sweetened with just enough ish peasants usually added ture. Serve it very cold with a hours of travel, but of course sugar to enhance the fruit. potatoes and sour cream to dollop of sour cream or yogurt we were hungry. The pareve soups are flavored their schav for a hearty meal and some chopped chives or Katalin, the daughter of with various combinations of served with dark bread. If fresh dill. Just don’t call it Holocaust survivors who cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and there was an egg to spare, borscht. If you call it chilled returned to Budapest after lemon juice, and thinned with it went in, too. Today, schav summer beet soup, those at World War II, had anticipated water or wine. Once chilled, recipes mostly include eggs your table will have a more what our condition would be sour cream is often added and lemons as well as sour open mind and find the soup and prepared something I had before serving the refreshing cream. Many leave out the surprisingly good. never had before—a refresh- dish as an appetizer or the meal potatoes for a lighter dish. The Jewish tradition of cold ing cold cherry soup, spiced itself with some good bread. And then there’s the fa- soups is not just an Ashkenazi with cinnamon and cloves and Russian Jews, who favor mous—or infamous, de- thing. Chilled yogurt and thickened with sour cream. I more savory cold soups, are pending on your point of cucumber soups have been was hooked. known for beet borscht and view—borscht. Beets, like eaten as long as remembered Getty Images Since then, every summer schav, a soup made from sor- potatoes, are a root vegetable in Syria, Persia/Iran, Iraq, It’s chilled summer beet soup—avoid the better known I make my own, much less rel. Also called sour grass, sor- that thrives even in imperfect Turkey and most countries of borscht lest you turn off some folks. labor-intensive version of cold rel is a tangy herb with leaves growing conditions, and the Middle East, each adding cherry soup. Unlike Katalin, that look like spinach. Its sour both keep well in cellars over variations to the basic yogurt- ion, spinach and rice before ing a long and delicious Jewish who stood for hours pitting taste comes from oxalic acid, long, cold winters. Borscht is cucumber-garlic mixture, mixing in yogurt, cucumber warm-weather tradition. the deeply scarlet fresh sour which also gives rhubarb its traditionally made with just diluted with a little milk or and mint. Other variations A few chilled soup recipes cherries (for which I am still tartness. Sorrel was used to beets and onions and perhaps water. As Poopa Dweck says added to the cold soup include to try: grateful), I use a mix of frozen brighten the taste of heavy some dill from the garden. In in her wonderful “Aromas of seedless grapes, raisins, pick- Traditional Sour Cherry and jarred pitted sour cher- foods in ancient Egypt, Greece order to serve both borscht Aleppo,” the ”silky texture... led cucumbers, scallions or Soup ries in syrup. Since the jars and Rome. Later the French and schav with sour cream, and delightfully cool sensa- ground nuts with the amount Borscht are imported from Hungary, planted it to use for flavor as the Jewish version was made tion on the gums” make it and types of herbs and garlic Schav I feel somehow connected to well as medicinally, as it aids vegetarian while non-Jewish a favorite of everyone from depending on availability and Hungarian Fruit Soup the traditional recipe. digestion and treats liver neighbors added meat. teething babies to the elderly. personal preference. Chilled Cucumber Soup You might not know this, problems, among other heal- You can make a flavorful An Egyptian version of A longtime fan of cold This article originally ap- but Jews have a long tradi- ing qualities. version of borscht (nothing at the soup is cooked with on- soups, I serve them often, join- peared on The Nosher. Jewish comedians aim to deflate modern anti-Semitism with laughs

order. But for us, what’s No. and growing global anti- 1?”—at which point the entire Semitism, he said, “we talk crowd yelled “Money!” about it even more.” Without missing a beat, Modi agrees, noting that in Gold exclaimed, “How DARE his routine, “I ask, why does you?!” in mock horror, adding the world hate us? We’re the sarcastically, “I like how that only religion not looking to was in unison, without any recruit people. Every other reservation or hesitation.” religion’s main goal is that “Comedians talk about you join. We’re the opposite: what bothers them, and this Our main goal is, just leave [anti-Semitism] really both- us alone!” ers me,” Gold told me ahead Born in Israel, as were of his four shows at this year’s both his parents, Modi was Just for Laughs festival here, 7 when the family moved to which starts on July 22. “It’s New York’s Long Island. Aside like what said from his native Hebrew, the about his ‘Springtime for 49-year-old speaks perfect Hitler’: Humor is my greatest Yiddish, a consequence of weapon. Our revenge is with conversing in “mamalosh- jokes, and not just against en” with his Russian-Polish the Nazis of old, but sadly grandparents. current-day neo-Nazis. The “Also, in yeshiva, I used to only way Modi and I can fight love to read the Lubavitcher them is by mocking them and rebbe’s ‘sichos,’ his teachings exposing the ignorance of in Yiddish, and that helped Modi Rosenfeld is a comedian and cantor. their bigotry.” me learn the language,” “Modi” is the Israeli-born Modi said. and immigrants; everyone’s the audience laughs—“and comedian and actor Mor- Modi, who studied at Ye- feeling it. We focus on ours they would take the cash. Shahar Azran/Getty Images dechai Rosenfeld, who will shiva University’s Belz School because it’s against us. I talk And then buy a hot brisket Comedian Elon Gold talks at John Jay College in New be Gold’s first-ever comedy of Music, became a cantor about how the whole world sandwich at a cheaper place York, Feb. 26, 2017. He has incorporated Jew-hatred into partner in Montreal. at Manhattan’s Community has always wanted to kill us. and keep the profits!” his comedy sets for years. “We’ve never been a team Synagogue, where he still I reference the Holocaust, and That kind of humor, Modi before; we’re not the Jewish conducts Kol Nidre services survivors often come up to points out, consists of “having By Steve North historians have long debated ,” Gold and davens on the occasional me afterwards and say, ‘it’s so fun with Jews, not making fun the persistence of anti-Jewish said, “but when we get to- Shabbat. good that you talk about it.’” of them. When you leave my MONTREAL (JTA)—As stereotypes, Jewish come- gether, something magical “I never thought I could be Can addressing anti-Semi- shows, you feel proud to be long as there have been Jews, dians have been trying to happens.” The show, titled out-Jewed,” Gold said, “but tism with humor, this age-old Jewish. Other comedians will there have been two unwaver- undermine their peddlers “Elon Gold and Modi: Two for Modi’s the ultimate Jew! We Hebraic coping mechanism, talk about how Jews don’t play ing constants: anti-Semitism with laughs. One,” is “the epitome of every- have so much fun rehearsing; actually change attitudes? sports or whatever. That’s not and Jewish jokes about anti- One hilarious and reveal- thing I’ve done in the past in he shpritzes jokes like one of Gold is skeptical that finding my type of humor.” Semitism. ing example comes courtesy Montreal, but it’s now ‘Jew the old Catskills comedians.” the funny in Jew-hatred will As for getting laughs in Like the one told about of Elon Gold, an in-demand squared.’ It’s so much fun.” Modi also had a career as alter anyone’s beliefs. an era when the assassination of Czar comic with a Netflix special This will be Gold’s 13th a Merrill Lynch investment “But I think it can change have been shot in shul, Modi Alexander of Russia in 1881, and regular gigs on the late time at the prestigious event. banker on Wall Street. That is awareness and perspectives,” concludes, “I know I’m doing when a government official night talk shows. So what can audiences expect until one open mic experience he said, hopefully. the right thing. I have to keep approaches a rabbi and growls, “We Jews are just like ev- from his bar mitzvah appear- at a comedy club convinced In his appearance on the making audiences happy and “I assume you know who was eryone else,” Gold said last ance? him to put challah on the Corden show, Gold cleverly raise money for Jewish orga- behind it.” year on “The Late Late Show “A lot of leyning (Torah table by doing shtick rather followed up the audience’s cli- nizations that help.” The rabbi replies, “I have no With James Corden.” “We all reading),” he said with a smile. than stocks. chéd response about Jews and He said that Pittsburgh’s idea, but I’m sure the govern- have the three basic human Gold, a graduate of Mod- Both men skillfully deal money by both confirming synagogue complex, where 11 ment will blame the Jews and needs: sex, money and food. ern Orthodox day schools with the challenge of being and dispelling the stereotype. worshippers were fatally shot the chimney sweeps.” We just want them in a dif- and Yeshiva University high funny in an often unfunny “You’re wrong, it’s not in October, wants to do a gala Confused, the official asks, ferent order.” school, has been taking on time. money, it’s food,” he insisted. fundraiser. “Why the chimney sweeps?” As the audience laughed Jew-hatred for years, most “We see the Jew-hatred “You ask any Jew if they would “They’re already asking for “Why the Jews?” the rabbi knowingly, Gold continued, notably in a 2017 set he called because we’re Jewish,” Modi rather have a hot brisket sand- comedy,” Modi said. “You have responds. “For the rest of the world, it’s “Pro-Semite.” In these days said, “but there’s growing ha- wich or the cash value of a hot to be able to get back on your While philosophers and sex, money and food, in that of synagogue massacres tred and racism against blacks brisket sandwich”—a pause; feet and laugh.” Back To School

2019 PAGE 2B HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 Congregation Ohev Shalom offers variety of programs for families with young children https://www.ohevshalom. 17, Oct. 14 (Monday sukkot) https://www.ohevshalom. org/event/shirei-shabbat- and 29, Nov. 5 and 19, Dec. org/event/lunchbunch# with-rabbi-kay5.html 3 and 17, Jan. 7 and 21, Feb. Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Kibbutz Ohev Family 11and 25, March 17 and 31, Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. Edition April 9 (Thursday Passover) 26, March 25 and April 22. For families with toddlers and 21, May 5 and 19 Shabbatlettes through 2nd grade Mitzvah Makers For toddlers and preschool- Join Sharon Weil and Vicky For toddlers and preschool- ers and an adult Countess one Wednesday a ers and an adult Join other families for or month to learn to love our- Join Shula Levy for a story, songs, movement, and selves, each other, the earth morning of activity and fun prayer to celebrate Shabbat. and Israel through craft, story, around the theme of doing No charge and open to the cooking and gardening. Meets Mitzvot. Stories, craft, sing- community. on the following Wednesdays ing, movement, and snack Shabbatlettes will meet on at 5 p.m. and includes dinner. included. the following Saturday morn- Dates: Aug. 28, Sep. 18, Oct. $6 per family for COS ings from 11-11:45. At 11:45 we 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 15, members/$12 per family for go into the main sanctuary to Feb. 12, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, and May 6 non-COS members go on the bimah for Aleinu and https://www.ohevshalom.org/ Dates are the following then families are welcome to event/kibbutzohev2019# Sundays from 9:15-10:45 stay for Kiddush lunch. Mishpacha Sheli Sept. 15, Nov. 17, Jan. 12, Aug. 24, Oct. 26, Dec. 7, With Nina Fine. For pre- March 8 and April 19 Feb. 8 and April 25 schoolers and toddlers and https://www.ohevshalom. https://www.ohevshalom. an adult. org/event/mitzvahmakers# org/event/shabbalettes2019 A morning of Jewish fun Lunch Bunch Programs for Young Fami- COS Families cook at Ronald McDonald House on Christmas Eve. including story, art, snack, Join Nina Fine one Wednes- lies is underwritten in part by singing and movement. day a month at 12:15 p.m. Nancy and Dean Faracchio Congregation Ohev Shalom our programs are to provide Shirei Shabbat 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Bring a dairy lunch and we in memory of Nancy’s father invites the entire community opportunities for parents and Welcome Shabbat with $7 per family for COS will supply drink and snack, Bart Hecht. to enjoy the many programs children to explore, learn, pray Rabbi Kay through song, Non-members. Free for COS maybe even make a snack. For more information or offered for families with young and play together so they can prayer and movement. Held on members Enjoy singing, movement questions contact the COS children. In the Shema, which establish their own Jewish the following Fridays starting https://www.ohevshalom. and games! office 407-298-4650 , like our comes from the Torah, parents values as well as make con- at 5:30 p.m. with a nosh! org/event/mishpachashe- No charge COS members, Facebook page Ohev Youth are commanded to teach their nections within the Jewish Sept. 6, Nov. 8, Jan. 10, and li2019 $7 per family non-COS mem- and Family or contact educa- children. The goals of all of community. March 6 Aug.13 and 27, Sept. 3 and bers [email protected]. Join in the fun at CRJ’s Steinmetz Family School of Chai! Join Congregation of Re- 18th at 9:30 a.m. We welcome school. All registered as well form Judaism’s family for a all new and returning families as all visiting children will be warm and spirited kick off and invite unaffiliated mem- invited to the classrooms that to the school year with the bers of the community who morning. Bagels, schmooz- Steinmetz Family School of are seeking a diverse Reform ing, and connecting with Chai at Congregation of Re- synagogue to come and have parents after the children go form Judaism on Sunday, Aug. their children experience our to their classrooms.

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Something For All Ages: COS Hebrew School begins August 18 at 9 a.m. and a Parent Meet and Mingle at 11:30. Meet the Teacher is August 11 from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Prospective Families Welcome to come and visit both Education doesn’t have to be all work—it’s also a good workout! Interactive/Experiential Hebrew School that builds Community and Connections for Pk-7th grade. Pk-2nd Sundays 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., How wonderful it is that 3rd-7th Sunday AND Wednesdays 4:00-6:30 p.m. 2nd grade has an in our dynamic Orlando option of Sunday or Sunday and Wednesday. community, CRJ offers an opportunity to build endur- ing friendships in a setting A variety of Programs for Families with Young Children: that inspires strong family all Programs Open to the Community and occur on various and synagogue partnerships days of the week as we connect through Jew- ish learning! The Steinmetz Vibrant and Active Youth Groups: Olim for 3rd-5th grade, Family School of Chai seeks Kadima for 6th-8th grade and USY for 9th-12th grade to inspire each student with a comprehensive Jewish DDD: Dinner, Daber and Dvar : Formal Jewish Educational education in a caring, in- novative, and vibrant com- Program for all 8th-12th graders. munity. In all that we do, we take great pride in our Children have hands on experience with the shofar. COS Youth Players: Annual Youth Musical Production for 4th-12th inclusive and accommodat- graders in the Spring. Shows are always Jewish themed. ing school. Sunday school at CRJ. They along with the ability to make CRJ member Rob Bloom love the teachers, activities, informed life decisions. Family Shabbat Experiences and Shabbaton, Holiday shares, “When my wife and and learning about Judaism Back to school special for Celebrations and so much more. I moved to Orlando from in such a positive and friendly new members—enroll as a Atlanta two years ago, it was environment. My wife and I new student in the religious very important to us that we feel so fortunate to be a part school and receive a compli- find a synagogue home for our of the CRJ family and for our mentary CRJ membership family. When we visited CRJ kids to be getting so much from August 2019 through and felt the warmth and fam- out of their religious school May 2020! Come and be a part ily feel of the congregation, experience.” of the action. For more information contact the synagogue at 407-298-4650, Ohev we thought we’d found that Within the classrooms, For more information on Youth and Family Facebook page, www.ohevshalom.org or home. Then, after meeting Dr. through family programs, the Steinmetz Family School [email protected] Sacharoff and experiencing and in the community, we of Chai, please contact Director Like our Facebook Page—Ohev Youth and Family the religious school firsthand, hope to guide our students in of Education Dr. Sheryl Sacha- we knew for sure. Our two understanding the richness roff at 407-645-0444 or email kids genuinely love going to and tradition of our religion at [email protected]. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 3B Rollins Hillel is a student-led Jewish community on campus

Rollins Hillel students at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Rollins Hillel is a student-led Jewish community.

Autumn holds the feeling ners, to Tuesday Schmooze- s’mores, this was our largest learned, celebrated and grew Shabbat services, Rosh Ch- of their choice, or with Central of newness on a college cam- Day bagel brunches, “Did Jew entirely student attended in an affirming and warm odesh women’s events, Jewish Florida Hillel at the UCF Cam- pus. It marks the beginning Know” lunch and learns, the event, with over 60 students atmosphere. Through Rol- cooking classes, a film series pus. We will also be holding of a fresh school semester, creation of the Tars for Israel present! For the coming year, lins Hillel, Jewish students depicting the intersection of break-fast at Rollins with all new classes, new friendships student group, Birthright Is- we will be expanding our can connect with their peers different identities and Juda- the traditional noshes. and the Jewish New Year. It rael trips and increased op- Welcome Back Week events to and explore what being Jew- ism, a campus-wide Hummus This year, many Jewish stu- is an exciting time where portunities for student leader- include a summer-camp style ish means to them while the making competition, and dents will celebrate the High first-year students flood ship, Hillel is reinventing the social and will end the first rest of the campus benefits even more. As always, we are Holidays away from home for the Rollins campus looking way students can “do Jewish” week with a free and open to from having Hillel as a partner grateful to our students for the first time. Students will be to embrace all that college at Rollins. all Shabbat musical service so that other students can leading the way in shaping presented with a multitude has to offer. And when the Thanks to our first-ever and dinner. learn more about Hillel, Israel what a Jewish community of of freedoms and challenges nearly 200 Jewish students Freshmen Engagement In- In our second year, over and just being Jewish. students, for students and by when it comes to celebrating step foot onto the Rollins tern, we were able to engage 65 percent of Jewish students This year, we are looking students, can look like on a at college. We here at Hillel College campus, Hillel will 91 percent of the Jewish at Rollins were touched by forward to continuing to build college campus. work to empower students be there for them. freshmen through a variety of Hillel. From themed Shab- upon the foundation of Jewish Rollins Hillel will be wel- to have ownership over their This past year at Rollins has programs in 2018. We started bats, Birthright Israel trips, life that has been laid the past coming in the new academic High Holiday experience. No been one filled with growth off the fall term strong with thought-provoking speakers, two years. We are excited to year by facilitating multiple matter how they celebrate and exploration as Hillel has a Welcome Back Bonfire, Latkes on the Lawn, challah offer even more opportunities different holiday experiences they know that Rollins is evolved into a truly student- and even though the rain bakes, interfaith dialogues for students to connect this for students. Students will there to support them as they led Jewish community on may have forced us inside for and endless amounts of cof- upcoming year through: a have the opportunity to attend navigate what it means to do campus. From Shabbat din- some very creative microwave fee, Jewish students at Rollins monthly musical student-led services at a local synagogue Jewish, on their own terms. Central Florida Hillel welcomes its Jewish students with open arms coming back to life again in opportunity to connect to staff and Board of Directors, those ancient lands. one another through weekly we invite the greater Orlando Also through our partner- programs designed by our Jewish community to come ship with Yehudi, we have students for our students. visit Hillel at either Rollins or more students connecting The Jewish future of tomor- UCF and of course to check in to their heritage on our row is literally being developed with our vibrant new down- campuses than ever before. today on our campuses by a town program TRIBE. The In addition to connecting to new generation of Centenni- TRIBE a partnership between their Jewish heritage, these als (the replacements to our Central Florida Hillel, the students are also connect- Millennials who are by now Roth JCC in Maitland and the ing to opportunities to learn only about 75 percent of the Rosen JCC in Dr. Phillips to more about the world around campus population). create a dynamic, pluralistic them through our expansive At Central Florida Hillel, we and inclusive community for internship programs in Israel are excited about the Jewish the burgeoning downtown as well as travel opportunities future of Orlando’s commu- young adult Jewish com- to go to national conferences nity because we see firsthand munity. of our campus partners like how our students are increas- School is back in session the AIPAC and the JNF, where ingly taking the reins from across the Florida peninsula UCF annually is among the one generation and owning it and here in Orlando, our com- largest student delegations in for themselves in and munity is prepared to welcome the country at their national creative ways that can often them with open arms, thanks conferences. look different from our own to supporters like you! For Going away to college is college experiences, and yet more information on Central By Jennifer Waldholtz UCF, Rollins, Valencia Col- just six brief years, our Hillel also about community and are no less passionate than Florida Hillel, please contact Assistant Director for lege, Seminole State and in Orlando has grown from in Orlando, our students at the generations that came Jennifer Waldholz at Jennifer. Development & even students as far away as the smallest in the state to Rollins College, UCF and UCF/ before them. waldholz@centralfloridahil- Parent Liaison Embry-Riddle Aeronautical the largest. Valencia (downtown) have the On behalf of our students, lel.org. Central Florida Hillel University in Daytona Beach. Our students travel the For the more than 6,000 country and the world expe- School is back in session Jewish college students who riencing moments that will across the Florida peninsula, are living, working and study- inform their college experi- and roughly 25,0000 college ing in our community, leaving ence and transform their students will be returning to home can be a scary time filled young adult lives in ways that campuses in the sunshine with anxiety, fear and even will last a lifetime. Just this state. We are home to not excitement. past year, we sent nearly 200 only one of the largest Jewish For the parents of these students to Israel on a variety student campus populations 6,000 students, the experi- of programs. Our students in the country, we are also ence is no less filled with also joined trips that we were HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES home to the 1st and 3rd largest anxiety, fear and yes... excite- able to provide through our Jewish campus populations in ment! 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A public service message from The Vision Council. the State and a home away Jewish college environments from years gone by, as well from home for students at unfolding in the country. In as the growing communities PAGE 4B HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 COS Hebrew school creates community on developing relationships Tikun Olam. Grades Dalet Congregation Ohev Sha- with their students. From that through Zayeen(4th-7th) have lom Hebrew school wel- relationship comes a true un- Shabbatonim where they go comes students in Pre K-5th derstanding of the total child to a local camp with their grade for their first year of and an appreciation of their teachers and Madrichim and Hebrew school as a non syna- uniqueness which results in celebrate Shabbat, participate gogue member. The staff an ability to teach in a way in informal learning, and and leadership understand that meets the child’s needs. have fun together to create a that joining a synagogue is When that connection is community. a big decision and a costly made, the learning and desire COS Hebrew school has a one. They believe that once to participate follows. very popular and successful families give it a try, they Congregation Ohev Shalom Madrichim program where will be hooked. Hebrew school is for grades Hebrew school graduates in A variety of family pro- Pk-7 (Gesher–Zayeen). Pk- grades 8-12 commit to be- grams outside of the school 2nd (Gesher-Bet) grade meet ing at school every week on day are offered. Anyone who on Sunday from 9 a.m.-12:30 Sunday or Wednesday and wants to connect with the p.m. 3rd-7th grade (Gimel help in a classroom. They also Ohev Family is welcome to through Zayeen) meet Sunday have a monthly class with participate in family programs and Wednesday from 4 p.m.- their Madrichim teacher to which include the Shabbat 6:30 p.m. Kitah Bet/2nd grade learn about child develop- Morning Family Experience, has the option of attending on ment, conflict management, a 12 hour Shabbaton and COS 4th and 5th grade Shabbaton. Wednesdays too. The goal of leadership and planning les- holiday celebrations. the curriculum is to plant the sons. The teaching staff of Meet the Teacher is Sunday, Congregation Ohev Shalom created to be partners with bility of the teachers to ensure seed for the desire to be active Ohev Shalom is comprised of Aug. 11 from 11:30-12:30. The Religious School is commit- God to do God’s work. that every child, Madrich/a Jewish adults, to be life long dedicated professionals who in first day of school is Sunday, ted to providing a Jewish Jewish behavior is valued. and parent feels valued and learners and to make Jewish most cases have been at Ohev Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. with a parent education within a warm, Respect, speaking kindly, be- safe while at COS. This will lay memories. Torah, Hebrew for 16 years or more but also Meet and Greet at 11:30 a.m. respectful, safe environ- ing patient, not embarrassing the foundation for a lifelong through Prayer, Holidays. value new ideas and welcome PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES are ment and in a manner that others, helping others, being commitment and devotion to Mitzvot and Middot are the new staff members. The staff welcome and encouraged to recognizes the principles of welcoming are all Jewish ways God, to Jewish learning, to the core subjects. Each grade has is it’s own community that attend on both days, Children Conservative Judaism as well of behaving. Jewish community, and to the unique themes and milestone loves learning and teaching may visit classes on the first as the needs of the child. Teachers seek to help stu- Land of Israel. events as well as opportunities and wants to share their love of day to try it out. For more The premise of the religious dents form a positive Jewish Ohev Shalom welcomes all for parents to learn with their Judaism with their students. information please contact school education is that identity that will make Judaism families who want to connect. students. The learning that The staff regularly meets to Amy Geboff, Director of Youth people are created in the im- a meaningful force in the life of The teaching staff of Ohev takes place is mostly experi- increase their own knowledge and Family Education at age of God and that we were the student. It is the responsi- Shalom places great emphasis ential where students become and plan and evaluate what 407-298-4650 or educator@ involved in their learning. All they are doing to keep up with ohevshalom.org. and like grades participate in projects trends and learn new ways to the Ohev Youth and Family 3 LOTS ON ANZLE AVENUE | WINTER PARK PRICED INDIVIDUALLY OR IN COMBINATION, TOTALING 20,044 SF that fulfill the Mitzvah of engage students. Facebook page. Ready... Set... Let’s start Orlando Torah Academy’s 10th year!

A decade in the making, OTA is poised to have its best year ever with an in- crease in enrollment from the 2-year-old class to the graduating 8th graders. OTA students have spent the summer engaging in literacy exploration with the varied literature activities on their grade-level Summer LOU SUPOWITZ, GKC Bingo Boards. The faculty REALTOR has likewise participated in a variety of learning oppor- 243 West Park Avenue DIRECT: 407.415.0338 tunities. Two administrators Winter Park, Florida 32789 OFFICE: 407.645.4321 and a general studies teacher www.KellyPriceandCompany.com spent four days at The Center for Advancement of Jewish Education in Miami Beach discovering ways to look at students’ strengths through diverse learning lenses. This seminar, provided by Hidden Sparks, brought together teachers from across the day school spectrum to engage in dialogue and learning about new ways to think about stu- dent behavior and academic development. One of the faculty, Mrs. Dottino, was selected and took part in The Library of Congress Teach- ing with Primary Sources Orlando Torah Academy 4th and 5th graders at Kennedy Summer Teacher Institute. Space Center. Several of the Judaic faculty spent directed time studying week, discussing children’s curriculum, Safa Yafa and this summer. Bringing these speech and language devel- Safa Neima, in the first and enhanced viewpoints to the opment with our preschool second grades. We are looking curriculum will provide our and strategies for supporting forward to seeing our students students further opportuni- students’ growth in this area. enjoy learning Hebrew as a ties to develop their critical We relish the opportunity to spoken language in addition thinking skills and broaden bring in voices from the com- to their study of Hebrew texts their learning horizons. munity at large that enhance in their Chumash and Kriah Teacher learning and pro- our teaching and student subjects. In addition, Chal- fessional development at OTA growth.” lenge Fridays will continue continues as the school starts Wladis said that during for the middle school, with Teacher’s week Aug. 12th. this 10th anniversary school STEAM projects and mock tri- “We are excited to have year, Orlando Torah Acad- als. The robotics curriculum Positive Behavior Solutions emy students will be writing will grow with new resources address our staff, bringing a more. New programs were and increased integration into new dimension to classroom first introduced to the teach- other areas of the curriculum management and behavior ers this summer for varied for all the OTA students. analysis,” said Shari Wladis, written communication and If you think OTA may be the general studies director. “Re- a multisensory approach to right choice for your family becca Goldman, a Speech & handwriting. OTA’s Judaic contact the office today for a Language therapist, will also division is kicking off a new tour at 407-270-4936 or email be joining us for teacher’s Ivrit (Hebrew Language) [email protected]. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 5B Chesed Garden flourishes at the Jewish Academy of Orlando

A view of the garden from its entrance. There is a pot The plaque on the gate to the Kindness Garden. The olive tree in the center of the garden is flourishing. for each grade with ceramic flowers made by the students.

Last January, the Jewish Academy of Orlando fifth graders and center in the school community, creating a sustainable plants are flourishing. This project is a legacy to the school, broke ground for the Gan Shel Chesed (the Kindness Garden). installation that would continually remind all the students of and future fifth graders will continue this legacy. They decided on a Kindness Garden because of the importance chesed, kindness. In the center of the garden, the fifth grad- The garden can be visited through the doors from the JCC Judaism places on chesed. They sought to place kindness front ers planted an olive tree. That tree and all the other beautiful gym or swimming pool. Making Hebrew fun and meaningful at Chabad Hebrew School In the first year of being a Chabad director, Chanshy Majesky met many adults who had generally negative memories of Hebrew school. “I took note and imagined a Hebrew School where the stu- dents couldn’t wait to go back week after week,” she said. Now heading toward its ninth year, Chabad Hebrew School of North Orlando, which is run under the di- rectorship of Majesky, uses the highly acclaimed Aleph Champ Hebrew reading sys- tem where Hebrew is broken down to simple decoded steps and divided into color-coded An epic Purim rap battle with Rabbi Majesky (left) lead- levels inspired by the colored ing the way. levels in the Karate system. Students explore a Sefer Torah. Majesky has a team of high world at any time and say, ‘I’m a scavenger hunt, exploration school students and CHS home’.” of nature or a dance. need them to be proud of it CHS is open for children ages www.JewishNorthOrlando. alumni who work one-on- Aside from their Hebrew CHS of North Orlando cur- and love it.” CHS is open to 5 through 13. Membership is com/CHS one with students at Chabad Reading program the CHS rently has enrollment of 50 all Jewish children regardless not a requirement. There are currently 3 CHS Hebrew School to master the curricula covers Jewish prac- kids, seven teachers, as well of background, affiliation or For more information, call locations in the Orlando area. Hebrew alphabet and decode tices, history, culture, songs, as assistants and helpers “It’s financial status. Chanshy Majesky at 407-488- CHS of South Orlando, CHS words and prayers. and prayers. A lesson might the future that we’re looking Classes are held from 10 6536 or email chanshy@jew- of Greater Orlando and CHS “Kids feel comfortable to include a culinary activity or towards,” Majesky said. “I a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sundays. ishNorthOrlando.com or visit of North Orlando. join our Hebrew School no matter what level of Hebrew reading they are at, Majesky said. “We have our amazing team of volunteers who come every Sunday. Each class gets their Aleph Champ time. Ev- ery child gets 20—30 minutes private tutoring.” “Our model allows students to progress as Hebrew readers at their own rate,” said Karin Barth, head teacher of the Aleph Champ room at CHS of North Orlando. “There is no fear or anxiety in the class since no one has to read aloud in front of the other students. The class lessons are hands- on; we learn through games and fun. The kids leave with a feeling that they love being Jewish.” “A great advantage to our program is that students who are absent one week can pick up where they left off since tutors keep records of where every child is,” Majesky added. “There are too many people today who don’t participate in Jewish life because of not being familiar with the He- brew or prayers. We gift our students with a connection to our people. They can walk into a service anywhere in the PAGE 6B HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 Kindergarten is the new 1st grade: Is your preschooler ready? one app, kids will learn the al- lots of opportunities to color school a few days a week. This phabet and develop important and write. Make crayons and experience gives children the skills like counting, sorting, paper readily available and let perfect foundation to prepare logic and critical thinking— kids’ imaginations take off. As them for their educational the foundations for math and they try to draw a bird, write a journey. Preschools provide reading. Best yet, the learning story or create patterns, they introductory education in is rooted in amusing animated are really preparing them- writing and math, but it’s a puzzles about musical instru- selves for the classroom. lot of fun, too. Students have ments, fun train adventures Reading and conversa- plenty of time to play and learn or whimsical letter/number tion about the world around them. games. Language is a heavy focus What’s more, kids learn This educational app al- throughout the kindergar- proper social etiquette and lows parents to customize ten curriculum. One way to how to follow classroom rules. for multiple children and prepare your child is to make Being able to sit still, listen to select between three levels, reading a daily activity, in- the teacher, raise a hand to increasing in difficulty as they cluding classics like “Chicka ask a question and interact While it’s important to balance screen time, the right technology can help preschoolers play and learn. Like Preschool Chicka Boom Boom,” “Harold respectably among peers are get ready for kindergarten. Academy, the best learning & the Purple Crayon” or all important skills that kids games are constantly adding “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive will need in order to thrive in (Brandpoint Content)— aren’t reading at the begin- kindergarten. To help pre-K fresh new learning activities the Bus.” Fostering a love of an academic environment. If When you think back to your ning of the school year, they’re kids improve core learning and are always free of ads or books can set the stage for preschool isn’t possible, con- own kindergarten experience, certainly expected to be doing skills and get them excited hidden in-app purchases. learning important reading sider joining a playgroup or it probably involved a half-day so by the end. about school, it’s important Fine motor skills skills. Visit your local library, visiting the library for story program and plenty of fun ac- “Kindergarten is the new to find fun, age-appropriate Fine motor skills, also stock your bookshelf and time, and encourage social tivities: finger painting, sand first grade” isn’t just an anec- ways to help them learn. known as dexterity, involve download digital books. interaction with new kids at play and nap time. Likely the dote, it’s a fact. New research Consider these expert ideas the coordination and control Additionally, make time for the playground. hardest parts were learning from the University of Vir- for preparing kids ages 3-6 of muscles to create small genuine conversation with Knowing that kindergarten the alphabet and counting ginia compares kindergarten for kindergarten. movements. This usually re- your child. Both reading and is more challenging than to 100. and first-grade classrooms Educational apps quires hand-eye coordination speaking help children expand ever, smart parents are tak- Fast forward to today. While between 1998 and 2010, find- Children today have a as well. Being prepared for their knowledge of the English ing charge by introducing kindergarten still offers a ing that kindergarten classes natural knack for technol- kindergarten means having a language. They’ll also learn age-appropriate educational fun learning environment, have become increasingly like ogy. While it’s important to basic ability to complete fine important social skills, and activities now. From smart it’s certainly more focused first grade, with more time monitor and balance screen motor actions like holding a you’ll also find yourself de- apps like IntellectoKids Pre- on academic achievement. spent on academic instruc- time, the right technology can pencil correctly, tying shoes veloping a deeper bond with school Academy to reading Kindergartners often know tion and, ultimately, higher help educate kids. Preschool and sorting small objects. your little one. every day, you’re helping build the alphabet and have solid educational expectations. Academy by IntellectoKids is One of the easiest ways to Preschool the brain power that leads to counting skills prior to the Each year an estimated an ideal example. With over support your child’s fine motor Want kids to be prepared for success in kindergarten and first day of school. If students 4 million children enter 50 educational activities in development is by providing kindergarten? Enroll in pre- beyond. Stetson Hillel grows from small club to a major student organization in one year By Sam Friedman and want to share with you nights, discussion groups, country to further our quest doing so found the love and trainings, and more opportu- just a few of our successes and partnered with campus to be the destination school support of our classmates, nities to be Jewish together. One year ago, I wrote my so far. organizations; hosted weekly for Jewish families seeking a colleagues and friends. As well as a greater emphasis first back to school article During the 2018-2019 Kosher Shabbat dinners; had liberal arts education. In just one year, Hillel went on career connections and shortly after I began my ten- school year, Stetson Hillel a full megillah reading for the And if that weren’t enough, from a small, unorganized development, wider commu- ure as the inaugural director feasted, fasted and feasted first time in Stetson’s history; thanks to the generosity of the student club, to a major stu- nity engagement (both on and for Stetson University Hillel. again on Rosh HaShanah and led a candlelit Passover Seder Ginsburg Family Foundation, dent organization on campus. off campus), and the grand Everyone on campus, and the Yom Kippur; participated in a (due to an unexpected power we were gifted $2 million to We became the vehicle that opening of the Ginsburg Hil- greater Jewish community, state wide “reverse tashlich” outage); secured a Jewish renovate and furnish the Jef- drives Jewish students to their lel House. was anxious to see if Stetson where we cleaned Lake Beres- studies minor; facilitated a frey & Diane Ginsburg Hillel passion, and the home where In Pirkei Avot, Hillel the could really grow and engage ford; stargazed and roasted non-Jewish faculty member’s House. they can relax and disconnect. Elder says “If not now, when?” a sustainable Jewish commu- marshmallows around a fellowship to Israel through Some of our founding At Stetson, Hillel is changing but says nity on campus. Thanks to campfire for Sukkot (we the Jewish National Fund; led memories turned out to be campus, and Hillel is chang- “every and enduring,” and at the dedication of the students opted to keep the fire outside our first group of students on bittersweet, as well. After the ing lives. Stetson Hillel we won’t stop and university leadership, and of the sukkah); brought the Birthright; connected Jewish mass shooting at Tree of Life Looking ahead to the 2019- until every Jewish Hatter is most importantly, the support largest delegation of students students to jobs and intern- synagogue in Pittsburgh, 2020 school year, Jewish inspired to make an enduring from community members in the country to the Jewish ships; and continued to work we brought the entire cam- Hatters can expect more of commitment to Jewish life, like you, we did it. One year National Fund Conference with Jewish day schools and pus community together to our successes—more kosher learning and Israel—right in, I am amazed by the results, in Phoenix, Ariz.; held game youth movements around the mourn the victims, and in meals, more conferences and now. Cong. Beth Am students join MAGAL program The Meitin Alliance for Beth Am to the program. home congregations. This operations of the school but classroom each week offering from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for Growth and Learning is set to Having three congregations builds a strong and diverse will have special focus on the students a unique oppor- grades K-7 and Wednesdays begin its fourth year. MAGAL collaborate greatly benefits community of learners and the Hebrew program. In the tunity to benefit from their 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for grades began in 2016 as a collabora- the students and families of their families. MAGAL program, students combined skills and insights. 3-7. There is also a monthly tion between Temple Shir each congregation because it This year, Cantor Nina are allowed and encouraged Their pluralistic approach Bagels and Blocks program Shalom and Temple Israel. lets MAGAL deliver a multi- Fine (Congregation Beth Am) to develop their Hebrew skills means that everyone is made for students too young for our It has seen a steady rise in faceted program that would joins the administrative team at their own pace so they to feel welcome and taught to kindergarten class. student population every be beyond the resources for alongside Cantor Kim Singer may advance as quickly as be welcoming. Throughout For more information, year and is now poised to any one congregation to pro- (Temple Shir Shalom) and possible. the year the students and please contact Rabbi Neely, welcome its largest cohort vide on its own. In particular, Rabbi Joshua Neely (Temple Between Cantor Kim and families come together for a Cantor Kim or Nina at rabbi@ ever. Of particular excitement the MAGAL model brings Israel). Cantor Fine is an Rabbi Neely, MAGAL already variety of worship experiences tiflorida.org, cantorkim@ this year is the expansion of together students from the outstanding educator who had over four decades of ex- that highlight the different gmail.com, nina@ninafine. the collaboration. MAGAL Conservative and Reform has worked throughout the perience in service to the Jew- congregational traditions as com or attend MAGAL’s open is proud to welcome the movements along with the Orlando community. She will ish community. Our clergy well as areas of commonality. house on Aug. 14 from 5-7 students of Congregation unique character of their not only help with the smooth administrators are in the MAGAL meets Sundays p.m. Startup nation to revitalize entrepreneurship (JNS)—Israel’s Council for The Israeli plan intends will be put into place over of Engineering in Karmiel; and Budgeting Committee mote trailblazing ideas and Higher Education, the gov- to change the face of the five years at 10 select colleges Tel Hai College in the Galilee; Professor Yaffa Zilbershats. cutting-edge projects that ernment agency overseeing Israeli campus to one that and universities from Israel’s the Holon Institute of Tech- The new centers will bring will impact Israeli society and colleges and universities just fosters an Innovative work north to south, including He- nology in Holon; Bar-Ilan in Israel’s leading researchers beyond. unveiled “The New Campus environment of creativity brew University, the Bezalel University in Ramat Gan; from across multiple busi- “Rapid changes in technol- Vision,” aiming to expose and collaboration; breaks Academy of Art and Design, Ben-Gurion University of the nesses and industries, and fea- ogy require that academia students and faculty from all down barriers across all dis- and Azrieli College of Engi- Negev in Beersheva; Sapir ture cutting-edge gatherings make the necessary adjust- disciplines to the worlds of ciplines, as well as between neering, all in Jerusalem; Tel Academic College in Sderot; like hackathons and meet-ups ments, and integrate the entrepreneurship and innova- students and faculty, so Aviv University, Shenkar Col- and Ariel University in Ariel. to stimulate collaboration and world of innovation and tion. The initiative also seeks that students become en- lege of Engineering, Design “The New Campus vision creativity. entrepreneurial thought into to get Israel’s campuses on par trepreneurial learners; and and Art, and Afeka Academic seeks to promote the con- Students from all parts every academic institution in with other nations, especially promotes multidisciplinary College of Engineering, all in cept of innovation, create of campus will be trained in Israel,” stated Zilbershats. the United States, where many brainstorming and collabo- Tel Aviv; The Technion-Israel an entrepreneurial culture, entrepreneurship, said CHE The first centers will be colleges and universities have ration between students and Institute of Technology and and change the face of the officials, and will work with organized and go into effect long-established centers for en- researchers. Haifa University, both in academic campus,” said chair- lecturers, researchers and starting in the coming 2019- trepreneurship and innovation. The $27.7 million project Haifa; ORT Brauda College person of the CHE’s Planning professional mentors to pro- 20 academic year. HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 PAGE 7B Bringing a message of the importance of financial education to youth and community leaders attending youth to take back California, in predominantly the valedictorians of their to their communities to help low-to-moderate income graduating classes and they create positive change. communities. Each of these are active in extracurricular The convergence of sport, branches offers students the programs from athletics to financial literacy and youth opportunity to learn lifelong a math league to those that leadership were highlights of money management skills teach financial education. the two-day Summit. MUFG, by working in the bank and “MUFG Union Bank sup- which is the parent company by sharing what they learn ports The Laureus Founda- of Union Bank, had an oppor- with fellow students and their tion in its belief that sport tunity to shine the spotlight communities. has the power to develop and on an initiative that sets them In fact, recent graduates nurture young leaders,” said apart from many of their from Lincoln High School, Julius Robinson, MUFG Union industry peers, student-run along with incoming student Bank Managing Director bank branches inside high bankers from Crenshaw and and Group Head Corporate schools. El Monte, attended the Sum- Social Responsibility for the Financial education and mit and presented a Financial Americas. “MUFG Union youth empowerment are part Literacy workshop to youth Bank is pleased to support of the foundation’s Steward- attending the conference. the Laureus Youth Summit ship and Sustainability stra- Financial education, here in Los Angeles, and we tegic initiatives, and therefore a catalyst for positive are even more excited to be the Laureus Youth Summit change able to share this opportunity was a perfect partnership Teaching the next genera- with some of our incoming for the MUFG Union Bank tion of leaders about respon- and graduate student bankers Foundation. sible money management from our student-run branch- Real-world skills put isn’t just a lofty aspiration, es in Southern California.” into practice it’s essential for helping de- To learn more about MUFG In 2011 the Fresno Unified velop future leaders. But for Union Bank’s corporate social School District, in partner- the skills learned to be fully responsibility efforts and (BPT)—How do you iden- communities. These students good. As part of its support, ship with MUFG Union Bank, practiced and ingrained in financial education, visit tify future leaders? Is it GPA? are developing a unique set of MUFG Union Bank founda- opened the doors to its very young people, education alone https://www.unionbank.com/ Test scores? Another metric? skills that combine the power tion participated as a Bronze first student-run bank. The is not enough. Future leaders Images/CSR-Annual-Report. There are all kinds of formulas of sport, financial literacy and sponsor at this year’s Laureus branch was inside McLane must be allowed a place to put pdf. You can also follow Lau- to predict who among the na- leadership development to Youth Leadership Summit, High School in Fresno, Cal- these principles into practice reus Sport for Good USA on tion’s youth will become our help create a winning formula which took place in Los An- ifornia—a region where pov- every single day. Instead of Instagram to see highlights country’s leaders. But trying for the success of our future geles this past July 8-9. erty and dropout rates among focusing on formulas and of this Summit and follow to decipher them can leave leaders. At the event, more than 200 high school students continue trying to predict who might future events. you lost in a sea of analytics. In support of this innova- youth and leaders from across to be high. The branch was grow up to be a leader, you 2019 MUFG Union Bank, Fortunately, there’s an eas- tive approach, MUFG, a global the U.S. gathered to share the first student-run bank of could simply look at who is N.A. All rights reserved. ier way to discover those who financial institution, has insights about the best ways its kind west of the Mississippi leading now. The world lead- Member FDIC. will set the bar in the years made a multi-year commit- to design youth-serving pro- River and since that initial ers of tomorrow are often Union Bank is a registered ahead. It’s students and lead- ment to support Laureus, a grams. The findings discov- creation, four more student- those leading in their high trademark and brand name ers who are applying a creative global nonprofit organization ered during this conference run branches have opened in schools today. They are the of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. approach to help uplift their that uses sport as a force for were then made available for high schools around Southern captains of their sports teams, unionbank.com. Israel internship programs offer US students an up-close look at the ‘startup nation’ By Austin Winslow is unlike an ordinary animal Innovation Fund (TIIF). TIIF on young adults with per- have a great time, while also aims for self-sustainability hospital. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit largely sonality. having a meaningful time.” in every project it launches, (JNS)—There are hun- “While also doing general based in Tel Aviv and Jerusa- According to TIIF Direc- Hasson said along with a she said, and giving young dreds of internship programs pet checkups, doctors here lem. Similar to Onward, its tor of Engagement Tatiana work experience, TIIF puts American Jews these types of in Israel giving American also perform life-saving vision is to connect interns Hasson, “Due to Israel being a stronger focus on a family opportunities not only helps students the opportunity to surgeries,” she said. “I watch around the world with the a culture hub, we try and vibe, creating lasting rela- them get work experience, get a taste of both Israeli cul- these doctors perform these creativity and vibrancy of Is- use wine, art, film and other tionships. but also helps spread the word ture and work life. Programs surgeries every day and raeli culture. Their outreach events to give a full culture TIIF is unlike most non- about what the country has including Onward, J Intern- help the animals feel more program puts an emphasis experience, so the interns profits, explained Hasson. It to offer. ship and The Israel Innova- comfortable when they go tion Fund allow students to through the process.” become an active part of the Koffman said she has startup nation. gained true hands-on work These programs, which experience in the position, reach out to more than 2,500 of a kind not every company American students a year, can offer. provide participants with an Not only are both students immersive résumé-building gaining valuable experience experience through intern- in their desired fields, they’re ships and fellowships. gaining confidence, too. Tel Aviv, one of the startup “I really do like the chal- capitals of the world, offers lenges my job entails,” says U.S. students many opportu- Koffman. “Whether I decide nities to work in Israel—and to work in Israel or back in not only at startups. the United States, I feel any Alex Carter, a member job related to this area of of the South Palm Beach work won’t be difficult to get Onward Program, and Maia adjusted to.” Koffman, a participant in the According to Marty Mose- University of Florida Hillel son, the Internship Coordina- First Day Meet & Greet program, both intern in Tel tor for Onward Jerusalem, of School Aviv at jobs that fit their future Onward is the biggest intern- Wednesday, career roles. ship program in Israel. Sunday, Koffman works at the Neve “There are over 700 interns August 14 August 18 Tzedek Animal Hospital and across Jerusalem, Haifa, 5 - 7 p.m. Carter works for School of Tel Aviv and other cities all 9 a.m. - Shine, a Tel Aviv commu- throughout Israel. My role as nity geared towards promot- a coordinator is to interview ing self-appreciation among all the interns and find places Meitin Alliance for Growth and Learning (MAGAL) is a collaborative Religious12:30 pS.choolm. women. where students can obtain in- “On a day-to-day basis, I ternships based on interests for Conservative and Reform Jewish families from Temple Israel (tiflorida.org), work alongside founder Zo and hobbies,” said Moseson. Temple Shir Shalom (templeshirshalom.org), and Congregation Beth Am Flamenbaum writing ar- Moseson, who is originally ticles, planning the monthly from New York, said that his (congbetham.org). MAGAL is the Hebrew word for circle and a symbol of oneness. newsletter and reaching time with Onward has given Come learn more about how your family can become part of our circle! out to women in the com- him great insight into the munity via social media,” Israeli and specifically the said Carter. Jerusalem job market. According to Koffman, the Another resume-building Winter Springs -647- Neve Tzedek Animal Hospital organization is The Israel MAGAL • 50 S. Moss Road • • 407 3055 PAGE 8B HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, AUGUST 2, 2019 Congregation Ohev Shalom Youth program offers something for everyone of synagogue life! Whether convention with Kadiman- DDD. Dinner, Dvar/learn- --formal-jewish-learning- it be the 52 Madrichim in iks from North Carolina, ing, Daber/discussion) is a program.html the school, actors in the South Carolina, Georgia Jewish educational program The COS Youth Players play, youth group members and Florida. In January, for all Jewish 8th -12th graders comprised of 4th-12th grad- in Kadima for 6th-8th grade 8th graders may participate regardless of Ohev member- ers present an annual Jewish and USY for 9th-12th graders in USY events. The opening ship. DDD is underwritten in musical in the Spring. All or learning in DDD teens are event will be a Mystery Bus part by a grant from JTEN COS youth who are everywhere. Ride on Aug. 18. of the Jewish Federation of in! This year our produc- Olim is the 3rd-5th grade COSUSY for 9th-12th grad- Greater Orlando. Dinner is tion will be “The Tower” by youth group that meets once ers which is open to the included. The theme for this Cara Freedman performed a month usually on a Sunday community, offers programs year is “Why Do They Hate April 26 and 29. The Tower is for Jewish fun and friendship. on Wednesdays as well as Us? and What Can we Do?” based on the Tower of Babel Some events are on site at Friday evenings, Saturday Participants will learn about but focuses on prejudice and the synagogue and other are and Sundays. COSUSY is one the history or anti Semitism, the lesson being that we are off site. of the largest chapters of USY Holocaust and the establish- all the same inside Kadima is the middle in our region. Activities take ment of the State of Israel . The ultimate goal of all school youth group that is place on the chapter, subre- They will also discuss how to of the programs of the COS part of United Synagogue gional and regional level and respond when they see and are Youth department is to create of Conservative Judaism. include social, educational, the target of acts of hatred. a Youth community where all COS Kadima meets once a social action local activities, DDD will meet on selected ages feel welcome, accepted month. In addition to local conventions and a Shabbaton. Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. and valued. COS Youth Players in “Joseph and the Amazing Tech- chapter events, Kadimaniks The opening event will be Aug. at Ohev Shalom. All Jewish For more information on nicolor Dreamcoat.” come together for a conven- 18 at Andretti. All interested 8th-12th graders may register COS youth programs please tion with fellow Kadimaniks Jewish 9th-12th graders may for DDD at this link for the call 407-298-4650, go to the It is not uncommon for Mitzvah. At Congregation from central and northern join USY at https://www. entire year or per session. Ohev Youth and Family Face- participation is synagogue Ohev Shalom this is not the Florida and 8th graders par- ohevshalom.org/form/usy- https://www.ohevshalom.org/ book page or email educator@ life to drop off after Bar/Bat case as teens are a vital part ticipate in an 8th grade only membership-2019.html event/ddd-dinner-daber-dvar- ohevshalom.org. Think positive! Be positive!—A new year at Jewish Academy of Orlando Jewish Academy of Or- this year with an increase of momentum in recruitment lando kicks off the 2019-2020 8 percent. The school was and enrollment,” said Alan school year with a new Tran- also able to maintain an Rusonik, head of school. sitional Kindergarten class, almost 90 percent student The school is launching test scores that average two retention rate from the a new academic program to grade levels ahead of peers previous school year, with serve the community. This nationally, and a new positive the majority of the attrition year, the school welcomes stu- education program. attributed to families mov- dents to its new Transitional For the second year in a ing to other cities. Kindergarten. Transitional row, Jewish Academy experi- “We are excited to begin the Kindergarten is a grade that enced increased enrollment; school year with such positive serves as a bridge between

Two happy Jewish Academy of Orlando students. preschool and Kindergarten, handle life’s challenges and We look forward to sharing providing students time to to develop healthier relation- even more exciting news develop fundamental skills ships. and advances in the coming needed for success in an aca- For the fifth straight year, months.” demic setting. on average, students at Jew- Jewish Academy of Or- “Our school’s TK program ish Academy of Orlando are lando serves central Florida will be an experience for performing at least two grade students of all faiths from children to develop all of the levels ahead of their peers grades kindergarten through skills necessary to be suc- nationwide. The test scores fifth. The school delivers a cessful in Kindergarten and from April 2019 were taken us- whole-child education fos- the rest of the elementary ing the nationally recognized tering academic excellence school years,” stated Rusonik. Iowa Test of Basic Skills®— and character education “We are happy to serve the commonly known as the rooted in Jewish values. community in this way and “Iowa Assessments.” The Iowa Jewish Academy of Orlando encourage and nourish our Assessment is a nationally is accredited by the Flori- kids’ love of learning.” standardized achievement da Council of Independent In support of the school’s test for K-12 students, allow- Schools. Beginning in fall core value of focusing on ing schools to compare their of 2019, the school will offer the whole child, JAO will be students’ scores to national a transitional kindergarten. introducing a positive edu- norms in Reading, Language To learn more about Jewish cation program that teaches Arts, Mathematics, Social Academy of Orlando, please students to discover their own Studies and Science. visit: jewishacademyorlando. strengths, creating not only Rusonik added, “We are de- org or follow the school on happier and more confident lighted to begin our year with Facebook facebook.com/ children, but the ability to so much positive momentum. JewishAcademyOrlando. Jewish education alert from the UCF Judaic Studies Program By Dr. Kenneth Hanson

Central Florida The UCF Judaic Studies Program is pleased to be offering a number of exciting courses during the Fall semester, 2019. These include: • The History of the Holocaust (JST3701, online, taught by Jullia Philips Berger) • Social Justice and the Prophets (JST3190. online, taught by Dr. Kenneth Hanson) • The Jewish People in Antiquity (JST3401, online, taught by Rabbi Sanford Olshansky) • History of the Talmud (JST4932, taught by Rabbi Chaim Lipskier, UCF Chabad) • Tenets of Judaism (JST3005, taught by Rabbi Yisrael Abisror, UCF Hillel) • Modern Israeli Hebrew (HBR1120, taught by Dr. Kenneth Hanson) Our course list is expanding, with increasing interest in the university community and among the larger general community. Each of our courses is also open to seniors (legal resi- dents of Florida aged 60 or older), who may register free of charge. Don’t hesitate to contact the Registrar’s Office, at: 407-823-5148. Let the learning begin!