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WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 44, NO. 16 DECEMBER 20, 2019 22 KISLEV, 5780 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ Johnson defeats Corbyn in UK By Cnaan Liphshiz

LONDON (JTA)—Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has defeated Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party by a large margin in Britain’s general elections on Thursday, exit polls indicate. The Conservatives re- JAO second grader lights menorah. Kindergarteners playing dreidel. ceived 368 seats out of 650 according to the polls by Celebrating Chanukah at the Jewish Academy of Orlando BBC, ITV and Sky News, with Jewish Academy of Orlando’s students loved celebrating Hanukkah with their friends. Here are a few peeks from Labour lagging far behind the week’s activities. with 191. Jewish Academy of Orlando serves central Florida students of all faiths from transitional kindergarten through Actual results from vot- fifth grade. The school delivers a whole-child education fostering academic excellence and character education ing stations are expected to rooted in Jewish values. Jewish Academy of Orlando is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. begin trickling in at about Boris Johnson To learn more about Jewish Academy of Orlando, please visit: jewishacademyorlando.org or follow the school on 2 a.m. local time on Friday. Facebook facebook.com/JewishAcademyOrlando. Many British Jews have anti-Semitism issue, saying said the elections are par- that Corbyn is “complicit in ticularly fateful for them prejudice.” because they believe that the If the exit polls are accu- Labour Party has become rate, it would be the worst President Trump signs executive order institutionally anti-Semitic performance by Labour under its left-wing leader, in any general election Jeremy Corbyn, who was since World War II, Michael addressing anti-Semitism in US education elected to lead the party in Thrasher, professor of Poli- 2015. tics in the School of Sociol- By Jackson Richman religion, so that it would fall world against history’s oldest After he was elected, many ogy, Politics & Law at the under Title VI, which prohibits hate at a time of surging anti- of the party’s new left-wing University of Plymouth, told (JNS)—U.S. President on the basis of Semitism on both sides of the supporters have said anti- Sky News. Labour received Donald Trump signed an race, color and national origin Atlantic,” he added. Israel and often anti-Semitic 262 seats in parliament in executive order on Wednes- in programs and activities The Republican Jewish things. The Labour Against 2017, an increase of 30 seats day, Dec. 11, addressing that receive federally financial Coalition hailed the upcom- group has from the 2015 vote. anti-Semitism amid the rise assistance. Religion was not ing move as a “historic and documented thousands of “It would be stratospheri- in hatred toward Jews in edu- included among the protected important moment.” cases of alleged anti-Semitic cally higher than even cation in the United States, categories. “This is a truly historic by members Conservative optimists had announced the White House Jewish and pro-Israel and important moment for since 2015. predicted. It’s a very, very, in a call with reporters on groups applauded the ex- Jewish Americans,” said Corbyn has pledged not very satisfactory result—if Tuesday evening. pected move. RJC national chairman and to tolerate within that is the true result,” The measure is particu- “It will have an immediate former Minnesota Sen. Norm Labour but leaders of British said John Bercow, a former larly focused on activities on impact on U.S. campuses Coleman in a statement. Jewry have said he is himself Conservative lawmaker who American college campuses, plagued with anti-Semitic “President Trump has ex- part of the problem. Critics is Jewish and who served as where the anti-Israel BDS and extreme anti-Israel acts, tended to Jewish students point to past statements he the previous speaker of the movement has taken a hold where many university of- very strong, meaningful legal has made about Israel and House of Commons, the among students and even ficials complained that the protection from anti-Semitic Zionists, and the fact that he lower house of the British faculty. lack of a working definition President Donald Trump discrimination.” has called groups like Hamas parliament. It would require the U.S. of anti-Semitism hampered At the Israeli-American his “friends.” Johnson called the elec- Department of Education to efforts to deal with anti- ficials and Jewish students Council’s annual summit on The previous chief rabbi tion earlier this year in a bid adopt the International Ho- Semitic incidents on cam- will be better equipped to Saturday, Trump addressed of Britain, Jonathan Sacks, to gain support for his plan locaust Remembrance defi- pus,” said Simon Wiesenthal deal hate attacks often as- the issue of anti-Semitism, last year called Corbyn an to take the United Kingdom nition of anti-Semitism in Center associate dean Rabbi sociated with the anti-Israel which he called a “vile poi- “anti-Semite.” The current out of the European Union evaluating such incidents on Abraham Cooper in a state- BDS campaigns.” son.” “My administration is chief rabbi of Britain last with or without a negoti- college campuses and at other ment. “Now, through this “More broadly, President committed to aggressively month published an op-ed ated trade agreement with educational institutions in ac- Executive Order, necessitated Trump’s Executive Order challenging and confront- in The Times of London, ef- Brussels, which economists cordance with the landmark by Congress’ failure to pass sends a strong message do- fectively calling on voters not have warned could trigger a Title VI, enacted as part of the legislation, university of- mestically and around the Trump on page 15A to vote for Labour over the financial crisis. Civil Rights Act of 1964. The new executive order will also label Judaism as a nationality, in addition to a Will third time be the charm? By Marcy Oster Gantz was willing to com- lawmakers. “Beyond the promise over a rotating pre- ego battle that took place JERUSALEM (JTA)—Israel miership either. Netanyahu’s for months, neither really will hold an unprecedented indictment a month ago on wanted a unity government, third election in less than a corruption charges added but rather another election.” year after lawmakers failed to complications to the unity The results of a third elec- form a government coalition talks. tion are not expected to be by Wednesday night. Netanyahu was unwilling substantially different than The date of the next election to step down as party leader the previous two. But a Chan- is set for March 2. Elections following the indictment. His nel 13 News poll published on are usually set for 90 days after rivals within his Likud party Tuesday showed that Blue and the dissolution of the Knesset, said if he had stepped down, White would get 37 Knesset but as that would have put they could have formed a unity seats in the upcoming elec- them on the Jewish holiday government without him— tion, up from its current 33, of Purim in 2020, legislators since Gantz had indicated a with Likud garnering 33, up set the date a few days earlier. willingness to make a deal from its current 32, but at the The government’s fall with a different Likud leader. expense of other parties in the comes after both Prime Min- On Wednesday, Likud an- right-wing bloc. ister Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu Benny Gantz nounced it would hold a party and Blue and White party leadership vote on Dec. 26. Election on page 14A head Benny Gantz were each leagues to agree to support a majority, but he withheld his “The two major parties, unable to form a government candidate for prime minister. support for either, demand- which have 65 seats together, after the last elections on Sept. Avigdor Liberman, head of ing instead a unity govern- are responsible for another 17. Following those failures, the secular-right Yisrael Be- ment that involved them all unnecessary election,” Liber- lawmakers also came up short iteinu party, could have given together. man said Wednesday at a in their bid to find 61 col- one of the two top parties a Neither Netanyahu nor meeting of Yisrael Beiteinu PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Jewish Pavilion volunteers enjoy a ‘friendraising’ experience

Wendy Levine Wendy Levine Sandy Silbert, who designed the plaques, is flanked by Jewish Pavilion volunteers Randi Every year, JP Connection attendees have the opportunity to shop for jewelry, Judaica, Cunningham (l) and Myrna Ossin, who were honored at the JP Connections luncheon. fashions, cosmetics and other items at the many sponsored tables.

By Wendy Ring Levine residents in elder-care com- stories and laughter, shop- raising supports the mission long-term care communities. nors ($500 or more) will munities” by sharing their ping ‘till you drop, these are and programs of the Jewish They also participate in the receive exclusive gifts and Randi Cunningham and love and compassion. The the “friendraising” activities Pavilion. Friendraising sup- fundraiser and friendraiser a special presentation from Myrna Ossin were honored beautiful awards they received everyone shared at the JP ports the volunteers that events. Join us at the next Dillard’s executives before by the Jewish Pavilion at the were designed by artist Sandy Connections luncheon. complete the mission. friendraiser event—the Jew- the show. Call the Jewish annual JP Connections Volun- Silbert, another Jewish Pavil- According to Nancy Ludin, The exceptional people who ish Pavilion Fashion Show Pavilion at 407-687-7902 for teer Appreciation event. Both ion volunteer. CEO of the Jewish Pavilion, are Jewish Pavilion volunteers on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, more information or visit women are shining examples Making new friends and there is friendraising and participate in many events at at Dillard’s Altamonte Mall. www.jewishpavilion.org for of “enriching the lives of seeing old friends, sharing there is fundraising. Fund- the area assisted-living and Pearl level membership do- updates. Momentum Men’s trip to Israel—Part II

The Orlando group on the trip are (clockwise) Jason Toll, Mike Bain, David Goldstein, Tour guide Patrick Amar showing the group a map of the old city of Jerusalem from Mike Poteshman, Dovid Yachnes, Jeremy Scheinberg, Rick Geller and Gabi Gittleson. 1948 and 1967 by the entrance to Jerusalem, right next to Jaffa Gate.

By Michael Poteshman you?” According to Charlie, Orthodox rabbis, someone First Person the answer should be “Awe- who had attended Jewish day Jewish Pavilion Chanukah parties some! Life is awesome”—and school, someone who grew up I recently returned from mean it. The trip itself lived up participating in the Reform the annual Momentum Men’s to Charlie’s answer, although movement but is now Ortho- through the end of the year Trip to Israel. It was my third I’ve been using the word, dox\... along with those of us trip—the first with a friend “Phenomenal!” who are much more casual in By Wendy Ring Levine more than two decades ago Concerns overcome our observance. and the second for a bar mitz- Friends who had previously The Orthodox people run- The parties have begun! Thirty-five Chanukah parties celebrated in 35 different senior vah in 2018 with a bunch of 13 participated in the Momen- ning Momentum assume communities in the month of December planned by Jewish Pavilion program directors Julie year olds and their families. tum trip urged me to go—and little knowledge of Judaism Levitt, Susan Bernstein and Hope McCormick. Menorahs, dreidels, Chanukah gelt and latkes Three different experiences, I already knew a few men who among participants. Everyone abound. Songs fill the air with off-key voices sharing their joy for the season. for sure. would take part. I expected can sing some of the songs Sixteen parties are now fond memories of sharing Chanukah traditions. Eighteen more par- Momentum is an organi- to have a good time with my learned during childhood, and ties are scheduled from today through the end of the month. Join the Jewish Pavilion lighting zation based in Washington, fellow travelers, to build my everything else is translated the menorah, singing songs, serving latkes, playing dreidel and making seniors happy. D.C., and in Israel whose connections with Israel and and explained. That said, I If you and your family would like to attend any of the Chanukah celebrations call the Jew- mission is to build Jewish Judaism, and to come away would recommend learning ish Pavilion at 407-687-7902 for the schedule or visit our website at www.jewishpavilion.org. continuity and connection with ideas on how to build the words to Israel’s national It’s party time! to Israel and Judaism. For 10 these things with my family, anthem, Hatikva, whether Friday Dec. 20 1:30 p.m. Wayman Place years, it has taken to Israel particularly with my kids. you plan to join a Momentum noon Orlando Lutheran Tower groups of Jewish mothers who Mission accomplished! trip, or not. 3 p.m. Siena have children under 18 years I did need to overcome a I stayed in Tel Aviv the night Monday Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. Longwood Healthcare old. Six years ago, via separate few concerns. For one, while I before the trip started with an- 3:30 p.m. Serenades by Sonata trips, the organization began had four Jewish grandparents, other Orlando participant. He Tuesday Dec. 24 10:30 a.m. Lake Mary Healthcare taking men as well. have a Jewish wife, had a bar expressed trepidation that we Thursday Dec. 26 1 p.m. Savannah Court Oviedo This most recent men’s mitzvah at age 13, and belong would dance with other men 4:30 p.m. Sonata West trip included 180 of us from to a local synagogue, I’m ca- and visit a men’s mikva. This Friday Dec. 27 noon Allegro around the United States and sually observant. Orthodox ritual bath involved taking 3 p.m. Village on the Green South America, and for the Jews run Momentum. Would a dip, sans bathing suit, in a 3:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips first time, Israel itself. Eight I understand what they were cold stream running through 4 p.m. Atria of us flew-in from Metro talking about, relate to them, a stone room carved into the 4 p.m. Oakmonte Cordova Orlando. or even care? Fortunately, the side of a mountain in the Gali- 4 p.m. Cascade Heights Author and motivational trip required no level of Jew- lee. I shared his concerns to 5 p.m. Oakmonte Valencia speaker Charlie Harary led the ish observance. Momentum an extent, but afterwards both Sunday Dec. 29 7 p.m. Merrill Gardens at Solavita tour. How should we respond meets you where you are. Our Monday Dec. 30 10:30 a.m. Gardens at DePugh to the question, “How are group of eight included two Momentum on page 15A 2 p.m. Regents Park/Westchester HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 PAGE 3A Jersey City mayor says gunmen targeted kosher supermarket in shootout that left 6 dead We have no indication there Kosher grocery location on afternoon Mincha service at are any further threats.” MLK Dr.” the synagogue located next The mayor’s tweet came He added in a second door, according to the report. hours after a news conference tweet: “I’m Jewish and proud New York Mayor Bill de Bla- at which officials said there to live in a community like sio announced late Tuesday was “no indication of terror- #JerseyCity that has always that following the incident ism” or a hate crime. welcomed everyone. It is the across the Hudson River in Six people were killed, home of #EllisIsland and New Jersey, the New York including a police officer has always been the golden Police Department would go and three civilians, in gun- door to America. Hate and on high alert. fire Tuesday afternoon that anti-Semitism have never “Although there is no cred- ended with an hours-long had a place here in JC and ible or specific threat directed shootout at the JC Kosher will never have a place in against New York City, I Supermarket. The officer had our city.” have directed the NYPD to been shot earlier at a nearby The dead police officer assume a state of high alert. cemetery trying to head off was identified as Det. Joseph Tonight, NYPD assets are two suspects in a homicide. Seals, a married father of five. being redeployed to protect Those two young gunmen Two of the killed civilians key locations in the Jewish Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images were killed in the supermar- were identified by Chabad. community,” he tweeted. Security officers in Jersey City after the shooting there, Dec. 10, 2019. ket shootout. org as Moshe Deutsch, 24, He added: “History teaches On Wednesday morning in and Leah Minda Ferencz, us how dangerous it is to By Marcy Oster deliberately chose the store, tion they attacked,” Steven a new tweet, Fulop said that 33, who owned the store in ignore this kind of hateful the city’s mayor said. Fulop said on Twitter Tuesday “Last night after extensive the Greenville neighborhood pattern. We must stop anti- (JTA)—The gunmen who “Based on our initial inves- night. “Due to an excess of review of our CCTV system with her husband, Moshe. Semitism aggressively and entered a Jersey City kosher tigation (which is ongoing) caution the community may it has now become clear Moshe Ferencz had left decisively, and I call upon all supermarket and engaged in we now believe the active see additional police resourc- from the cameras that these the store moments before New Yorkers to join in rooting a deadly shootout with police shooters targeted the loca- es in the days/weeks ahead. two individuals targeted the the shooting to pray the out this threat.” Nikki Haley targets Venezuela, even Canada, while criticizing the UN for corruption, hypocrisy

By Shiryn Ghermezian council for three-year terms Human Rights Council, and starting in January, including Haley urged the public to sup- (JNS)—In a scathing the human rights-violating port the campaign and efforts speech last week about cor- countries Cuba, Somalia, by its chairman, Ambassador ruption in the United Nations, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Sudan, Diego Arria, former chairman former U.S. Ambassador to the China, Egypt, Qatar, Somalia of the U.N. Security Council United Nations Nikki Haley and Pakistan. and former Venezuelan am- accused Canada of making Haley, a former governor of bassador to the United Na- a “deal with the devil” and South Carolina, wrote in an tions. Speaking to JNS, Arria called again for the removal of op-ed last month in The Mi- praised Haley for supporting Venezuela from the United Na- ami Herald that “Venezuela is the freedom and human tions Human Rights Council. the last country that should sit rights of Venezuelan people “If we are serious about on a council that’s supposed “in such a deciding and com- being advocates for human to protect human rights.” mitted way” and for backing rights, Venezuela’s member- On Twitter, she denounced efforts to remove Venezuela ship on the Human Rights Venezuelan President Nicolas from the UNHRC. Council cannot stand,” Haley Maduro’s regime as being “one He has become “a great said on Thursday night at of the world’s worst human- admirer” of Haley’s, he said. the inaugural gala of the rights abusers.” “I think she is really the most Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley addresses the UN Watch UN Watch NGO in New York “Many encouraged us to extraordinary American am- NGO in New York on Dec. 5, 2019. City, where she received the remain on the council because bassador in the U.N. ever. I Eleanor Roosevelt Award for the United States, they said, hope we will see more of her. human-rights body, let alone Almost all of the pro- his vote against Israel has defending truth, fairness and provided the last shred of She could be president of the to the world’s highest human- Israel countries in the Human more than 30,000 signatories. human rights. “At stake is credibility the Human Rights United States, I am absolutely rights body,” he told JNS. Rights Council agreed that re- “Canada has, for the past the ability of the Venezuelan Council had,” she noted in convinced.” ‘A culture of bullying’ form was needed, but refused at least 15 years, only moved people to reclaim their free- her Dec. 5 speech. “And that Hillel Neuer, executive di- Haley also charged the to take a stand in public and in the direction of opposing dom and human dignity. The was precisely why we decided rector of UN Watch, also said United Nations for exhibit- gave in to the corruption of the these resolutions, so the shift revolutionary notion that we to leave. The United States his NGO is “deeply grateful” ing a “culture of hypocrisy, international body, reported by the Trudeau government is are all children of God and should not lend any credibility for Haley’s support for the entitlement and unaccount- Haley. She accused Canada quite significant, and it’s clear entitled to his gifts is embed- to this cesspool of political campaign. He criticized the ability,” as well as a “culture of being an example of “this that they are motivated by an ded in the founding purpose of hypocrisy and corruption.” General Assembly for voting of bullying” that has causes cultural corruption playing attempt to curry favor for their the United Nations. It is at the “The United Nations’ great- Venezuela in, calling it “one it to “time and again” fail to out in real time” by “trading Security Council candidacy,” heart of the American idea. As est failure when measured of the worst regimes in the “live up to its charter.” its integrity” for a seat on the said Neuer. “It seems that they long as I have a voice, I will by the yardstick of its own world,” where 4 million people She said the international U.N. Security Council when it want to go along to get along, never stop being the proud charter is the Human Rights have been forced to flee op- body is “allowing the world’s recently voted in favor of an and that’s wrong. We see too ambassador of this cause.” Council,” she added. pression, hunger and poverty worst actors to call the shots anti-Israel General Assembly much of that at the U.N.—a In October, Venezuela won She said the international caused by the “failed policies” on human rights.” resolution co-sponsored by failure of principal and instead a seat on the U.N.’s Human body is “allowing the world’s of the former Hugo Chávez “Instead of protecting hu- North Korea. people doing very question- Rights Council with 105 votes, worst actors to call the shots and current Maduro regimes. man rights, the Human “This is a resolution that able trades, backroom deals, despite its very public and re- on human rights.” “It’s an oppressive gov- Rights Council has long pro- Canadian governments for to win U.N. positions.” corded human-rights abuses. UN Watch launched a ernment, and it’s the last tected the tyrants, dictators years have voted against,” “The fact that Canada voted A total of 14 U.N. members global campaign in October government that should ever and strong men who abuse said Haley. “I speak from for a resolution ... which is en- were elected to the 47-member to remove Maduro from the have ever been elected to any her,” she told the audience last experience when I say the tirely one-sided; which criti- week. “It’s honestly difficult United Nations presents many cizes Israel repeatedly, makes to say which was worse—the opportunities to strike a deal no mention of Hamas, Islamic tolerance we encountered for with the devil.” Jihad; and that they would Netanyahu to resign from human-rights violators in the The anti-Israel resolution do so days after hundreds of council or the hypocrisy of the will be voted on one final time rockets are fired at Tel Aviv, is countries that should have on Dec. 18, Neuer told JNS; absolutely offensive. We hope ministerial posts by Jan. 1 known better.” a petition by UN Watch that that Prime Minister Trudeau Haley branded the U.N. calls on Canadian Prime Min- will change his position and (JNS)—Israeli Prime Min- Following that announce- His attorneys noted, however, Security Council’s regular ister Justin Trudeau to reverse vote ‘no.’” ister Benjamin Netanyahu ment, The Movement for that he is not required to do meeting on the Middle East a announced on Thursday that Quality Government, an so under Israeli law unless he “monthly Israel-bashing ses- he will resign from all of his Israeli nonprofit and leading is convicted and all appeals sion” and described the United ministerial posts by January. public petitioner to Israel’s exhausted. Nations as a “club” where He currently holds the health, Supreme Court, launched a The Movement for Quality “there’s a constant pressure to welfare, agriculture and Dias- petition demanding that Ne- Government claimed that the abide by the rules; to conform pora affairs portfolios. tanyahu vacate his ministerial prime minister “knowingly to the culture.” Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman Three weeks ago, Israeli posts, resign as prime minis- violated the law for weeks” by And that culture, she does most anything Attorney General Avichai ter and appoint replacements. announcing his resignation stressed, “corrupts everyone Mandelblit announced that Though not expected to only after their petition was it touches.” Netanyahu’s indictment for resign from his role as prime launched. “I speak from experience Ricardo Torres — Handyman bribery, fraud and breach minister, Netanyahu agreed Netanyahu is the first Is- when I say the United Nations 407-221-5482 of trust in three corruption to resign from his ministerial raeli leader to face criminal presents many opportunities inquiries. posts following the petition. charges while in office. to strike a deal with the devil.” Available in Central Florida Area • References Available PAGE 4A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Trump’s anti-Semtism order is a Rorschach test for Jews By Jonathan S. Tobin New York Times that asserted that Trump premises about the executive order, the reality and “drawing comparisons of contemporary wanted to redefine Jewish identity. In report- of contemporary anti-Semitism and the nature Israeli policy to that of the Nazis” and “holding (JNS)—Demographers have spent a great ing about his executive order concerning the of Jewish identity. Jews collectively responsible for actions of the deal of time in recent decades trying to learn enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of The notion that Trump was trying to redefine state of Israel” are anti-Semitic. more about the changing demographics of 1964, the paper said that Trump is “effectively Judaism is just nonsense. As even the left-wing The BDS movement routinely violates every American Jewry. But whatever else he has interpreting Judaism as a race or nationality.” magazine Slate pointed out, Trump’s order was one of those points. That means that while it is accomplished, President Donald Trump has, The upshot of the slanted report was that the in line with past rulings by the George W. Bush not anti-Semitic to criticize Israel’s policies, it albeit unwittingly, gone above and beyond president’s motive was to distract the country Department of Education and is an act of hate to support Israel’s elimination those efforts. In signing an executive order ex- from his own alleged anti-Semitism and to Justice Department (in an opinion written by or to engage in rhetoric that is drenched in tending protections to Jewish students against silence criticism of the State of Israel. That was then Assistant Attorney General and current hatred for Jews. Universities that don’t protect anti-Semitic hate on college campuses due to echoed by another report from CNN. Moreover, Democratic National Committee chair Tom their students against that are now going to vicious incitement and discriminatory actions the Times and articles published elsewhere Perez) about extending Title VI protections. hear about it from the federal government. promoted by the BDS movement, Trump has, intimated that it was “inherently anti-Semitic” The original language of the act did not extend Moreover, this effort has long had bipartisan in effect, provided us with a sanity test for Jews. for Trump to treat Jews as a separate nationality protection against discrimination to members support, as both Democrats like former Senate It consists of the following formulation: If since it somehow fit in with the views of white of religious groups when based on shared Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republicans, you are so deranged with hatred of Trump and nationalists to whom he has supposedly been ancestry or religion. That means that when sought to remedy the loophole in the law that rabid partisanship that you are even prepared dog-whistling. groups of people are discriminated against got anti-Semites on campus off the hook. to denounce administration efforts to stop Along the same lines, still other com- on the “perception of shared race, ethnicity Legislative fixes failed due to congressional anti-Semitism, then you should immediately mentaries claimed that the action was “bad or national origin”—as is the case with Jews gridlock. seek help. for the Jews” because it “separated us from as well as Muslims and Sikhs—the law offered There is nothing new in Trump’s order. But Unfortunately, some Jews are flunking that other religious groups and saying that we them no help. Both the Bush and Obama ad- the difference is that although the Obama test, though to be fair, their deluded reaction are something other than American.” If that ministrations agreed that was wrong. administration was on record agreeing in to the executive order has been influenced by wasn’t enough, it was also asserted that even Trump’s effort orders that the government principle to extending Title VI protections biased media reports and statements coming actions beneficial for Jews would be terrible use the definition of anti-Semitism promoted to Jews, it chose not to act, leaving Jewish from left-wing groups that are the product if they came from Trump. Others carped that by the International Holocaust Remembrance students vulnerable. Trump’s Department of not so much of madness as of partisanship the president was suppressing the free speech Alliance, which is also the one recognized by Education has reversed that policy, calling and anti-Zionist sympathies. of principled critics of Israeli policy. the U.S. State Department and many other for investigations into anti-Semitic activity The best example of this was an article in The These arguments are all rooted in false countries. That definition correctly states at Rutgers University, and the University of that “denying the Jewish people their right to North Carolina and Duke University to revise self-determination, e.g., by claiming that the curricula that were anti-Semitic. Trump’s existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor, measure merely makes that shift official. Trump deserves our thanks as applying double standards by requiring of it Even those partisans whose bias against a behavior not expected or demanded of any Trump has undermined their organization’s other democratic nation, using the symbols missions, like Anti-Defamation League CEO Americans, Israelis and Jews and images associated with classic anti- Semitism... to characterize Israel or Israelis” Tobin on page 15A By Miriam Adelson president has demonstrated strategic vision, by recognizing the Golan Heights as Israel’s (JNS)—The following is the prepared text sovereign territory. And, just last month, of Dr. Miriam Adelson’s introduction of Presi- his administration again made history by Will impeachment ramifications dent Donald J. Trump at the Israeli American declaring that there is nothing wrong—and Council National Summit in Hollywood, everything right—about Jews living anywhere Florida on Dec. 7, 2019: in the ancient Jewish homeland. point fingers at American Jews? Shalom, dear friends. And thank you! President Trump has shown global leader- Thank you all so much for coming together ship in the face of evil, by withdrawing from By Thane Rosenbaum who like to settle them will point the finger for another terrific national IAC event. And the disastrous nuclear deal with Iran and of blame squarely at Jews. thank you, as always, for defending and increasing sanctions against it. Regardless of how Jewish Americans feel A second term for Trump could become a promoting Israel, the United States and their And he has always—always—backed Israel about U.S. President Donald Trump—wheth- real test for how secure Jews actually are in eternal alliance. Thank you, left-wingers, and and the Jewish people. er they view him as a menace to democracy the United States. thank you, right-wingers. Thank you, liberals, President Trump knows that America stands (I do), or whether they feel deep gratitude There is a growing progressive movement, and thank you, conservatives. Thank you for tallest when it stands with its true friends and to him as a defender of the Jewish state (I led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. putting your differences aside and uniting for allies. He knows that Israel’s interests are U.S. do)—one thing is certain: Tiny though Jews Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and “the Squad” the sake of Jewish survival, of sound American interests, and that when one of these nations may be in number, their undying loyalty of four freshmen congresswomen—all of foreign policy, and of Western civilization. becomes great again, so too does the other. to the Democratic Party, coupled with the whom speak of Israel in ways that do not re- “Thank you”—that’s a special phrase, isn’t He knows that the Red-White-and-Blue looks disproportionate imprint they are having flect bipartisan support for the Jewish state. it? We say it a dozen times a day. But how often terrific flying alongside the Blue-and-White— on these impeachment proceedings, is both Some traffic in anti-Semitic tropes like drunk do we really mean it? As Jews, we should. As a Stars and Stripes alongside the Star of David! a perfect storm and a winning recruitment drivers on unyielding joy rides. Linda Sarsour, people who have suffered countless tragedies, We owe President Trump our sincere and pitch for anti-Semites everywhere. an anti-Semitic activist and surrogate for we know how to appreciate and celebrate the heartfelt thanks—without apology or hesita- Hopefully, it won’t disrupt the otherwise the Sanders’s campaign, in this permissive good things in life. Gratitude is literally written tion. That’s what it means to have a common friendly disposition that many red-state environment has a following among left-wing into our Jewish identity. cause and a shared destiny. Anyone who has Americans—Trump’s army of stalwarts—have Jew-haters nationwide. In the Book of Genesis—”Sefer Bereshit”— been in Israel during a war knows that when the for their Jewish compatriots. The Democratic Party’s perch for Jews is when our foremother Leah gives birth to her air-raid sirens sound, superficial differences Impeachment fever may be “must-see TV,” narrowing, and like British Jewry who have last son, she says: “‘This time I will give thanks between people immediately vanish. Religious but the optics seem terrible for Jews. renounced their Labour affiliations all on ac- to the Lord’; therefore she called his name, or secular, Likud or Blue and White, Israelis Chairman of the House Intelligence Com- count of party leader and accused anti-Semite Yehuda.” It is because of Yehuda that we Jews offer each other—total strangers—shelter in mittee Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and chair- Jeremy Corbyn, one can foresee defections by are named “yehudim” in Hebrew. And it is in their homes, or rides to safety in their cars. man of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Jews within the Democratic Party as soon as the spirit of Yehuda that we give thanks for Our enemies’ weapons do not discriminate Jerald Nadler (D-N.Y.) are both Jews. The the 2020 election. kinship, for friendship, for courage, for the among Israelis. And our friends—our real lead counsels for those committees, Daniel Four more years of Trump will only ennoble triumph of truth. friends—do not discriminate between the Goldman and Norman Eisen, respectively, the progressives and enlarge their member- Ladies and gentlemen, our keynote speaker “right” or “wrong” time to support Israel, or are also Jewish. The most damning testimony ship, portending further purges of Jewish today represents all of these things. He is the “right” or “wrong” Israeli government to against the president before the Intelligence participation in the Democratic Party. Donald J. Trump: the 45th president of the engage with. We must embrace such friends. Committee was supplied by Ambassador Will a pro-Israel Republican Party become United States, and the No. 1 friend of the And the greatest of them is right here, with Gordon Sondland and Lt. Col. Alexander a safe haven for at least politically moderate State of Israel! us: President Trump. The gratitude we owe Vindman—yes, Jews. Three of the four law Jewish-Americans? That may all depend on Perhaps more than anyone in today’s hectic him is above partisan politics. It is a duty we professors who, in their testimony before the whether the president can learn to resist the and divided world, President Trump deserves must feel in our souls, that speaks to the very Judiciary Committee, gave a civics lesson on adulation of the extreme right. He would have our gratitude—as proud Israelis, as proud heart of our existence. why this president committed high crimes to kick the habit of needing the love of some Americans, and as proud Jews, no matter what President Trump has already gone down in and misdemeanors are Jewish. of those “fine people” from Charlottesville, Va. our politics are. the annals of —and that is before That’s a lot of ethnic tribalism for one sitting. Because that crowd, while not comprised of Where his predecessors faltered, this he has even completed his first term in office! If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t know geniuses, does have long memories, and they president has delivered, by finally recognizing Ladies and gentlemen: Please join me in that “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” is will agitate for retribution against those who Jerusalem as Israel’s eternal and beloved capital welcoming—and thanking—our greatest of a forgery, then this unfolding drama could forced a “stable genius” to endure the humili- and moving the U.S. Embassy there. Where friends, and our greatest of presidents: Donald make a fabricated book read like the Gospels. ation and disrespect of a partisan show trial. his predecessors shut their eyes to reality, this J. Trump! It’s already happening among the most And that’s when those taking names will susceptible. Right-wing flame-thrower Ann note the ones that are suspiciously Jewish- THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE VIEWS OF HERITAGE MANAGEMENT. 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Adkins with many Jews across the Jacobs described latkes tradition has gone a long way If Judaism is primarily a porting local churches while religious spectrum, for better as “not something that toward building community religion, then Orthodox Jews he lived than in helping build NEW YORK (JTA)—Eight or worse. would typically fit within in the Big Easy. like me might most easily the city’s Jewish community. unassuming gourmet latkes The responses to my our mission statement” at “Moms of Tulane kids began make the case that they are NOLA’s very tolerance has have become the latest con- tweet quickly poured in: his BBQ-centric restaurant, calling to order a dozen for the sole authentic heirs of both allowed Jews to flourish troversy on Jewish Twitter. Some were deeply offended which changes often based their kids,” he told me. tradition—and the latke nay- in a climate often unfriendly A recent holiday issue of by the presence of treif in on “whatever is good at the Jacobs said he hadn’t seen sayers are thus right in finding to outsiders and assimilate Food & Wine magazine fea- recipes for a Jewish holiday market.” any of the Twitter ire. treif-laden latkes an affront. with ease. Was the trade-off tured a piece titled “8 Ways to all about fighting assimila- But when Marjie’s Grill “New Orleans is such a But if Judaism is just as worth it? Make the Best Potato Latkes tion; some rejoiced that a opened three years ago on casual town in so many ways much a culture, a history, a Chanukah is full of contra- of Your Life.” The problem? secular American magazine Dec. 20, Jacobs, his business that locally we haven’t had people and an idea, then the 90 diction. It was a bloody fight Two of those luxe latkes fea- featured Chanukah at all; partner Caitlin Carney, 35, any backlash. We are not in a percent of American Jews who for the soul of Judaism that tured decidedly non-kosher some didn’t quite know what and another Jewish cook they synagogue, we are a restau- aren’t Orthodox—the major- required killing other Jews. toppings. to think. employed started frying up rant that serves shrimp and ity of whom don’t keep ko- It’s a holiday celebrating One latke calls for both Dozens of these thoughtful latkes as a familiar comfort crawfish and fried pig feet,” sher—have just as legitimate divine intervention and anti- shrimp and squid, foods that comments and one insistent food for themselves. he said. “Any argument that a claim to the Jewish legacy. assimilation—and has long are biblically forbidden to colleague later, I decided to The crew even put out me- we are supposed to be kosher And that includes tinkering been the holiday most widely kosher-keeping Jews. The do some actual journalism norahs to mark the holiday, [is missing the point].” with traditions, even when celebrated by secular Jews. other features a combina- and call the man behind the and once the word spread, “I always engage with some might take offense. I know many will bristle tion of brisket and creme latke mischief himself. as Jacobs puts it, “it kind of people if they want to talk or According to the American at my conclusions. But in fraiche—these ingredients Marcus Jacobs, 34, is the developed a life of its own.” complain, that’s my job as Jewish Population Project, America, insisting on Cha- can be kosher on their own, chef at Marjie’s Grill in down- “Once people became aware a person in hospitality. But Greater New Orleans, where nukah originalism would be but consuming dishes con- town New Orleans and the that we were lighting candles, people need to lighten up. these controversial latkes like insisting that American taining both meat and dairy man whose recipes and tra- doing the prayers and serving We’re not doing anything to originated, is home to ap- Christmas revolves around is also a kosher no-no. ditional latke prep techniques latkes, we got this really big affront the Jewish people.” proximately 15,000 Jews. Due the sacred birth of Jesus I retweeted a photo of the are featured in Food & Wine. boost of support; the New To me, if a Jewish chef wants to a variety of economic and Christ. Maybe in original article asking (rhetorically) Marjie’s food is, in the res- Orleans Jewish community to adapt traditional recipes cultural factors, that commu- intent, but certainly not in what the big deal was, given taurant’s words, “inspired is generally underserved,” from his culture to fit a more nity has long been dominated common practice. most Jews don’t keep kosher by Southeast Asian bar food Jacobs told me, and the sense secular palate, more power to by Reform and secular Jews: Laura E. Adkins is an and the prominence of Jew- and the local bounty of the of community the decidedly him or her. As early as 1842, a visiting award-winning writer, edi- ish chefs like Ina Garten, Gulf South”—and a casual non-kosher restaurant began But this whole contro- Jewish journalist surmised tor, and speaker who lives whose tender preparation of observer will notice that the to foster was palpable. versy perfectly illustrates the that “although the political in Manhattan. She is the roasted shrimp cocktail louis treif practically leaps off the Both Carney and Jacobs ancient debate of who owns atmosphere is so liberal that Opinion Editor of JTA and was recently had me salivating menu, so to speak. were raised Jewish—like Judaism and its traditions. a Jew could win unanimous previously the Deputy Opin- on a long flight even though On Monday, I spoke to Ja- most Jews, they never really The first Chanukah, after all, election to the legislature, ion Editor at the Forward, the I keep kosher (and consum- cobs between his afternoon kept kosher. was a bloody battle between only four homes kept Kosher, editor of Jewish Insider and an ing shellfish would send me errands. The Ohio native, who “We’re maybe not the most the religious fundamentalist only two followed the laws of assistant blogs editor at The straight into anaphylactic grew up in a Reform Jewish heavily practicing folks,” Ja- Maccabean minority and the Shabbas, and two-thirds of the Times of Israel. shock). household, has been working cobs said. “You come in this Hellenized majority, which in- boys were not circumcised.” The views and opinions Though I’m an Orthodox in kitchens since age 14 and very casual setting and have cluded many Jews. Who does The city’s first philanthropist, expressed in this article are Jew and no stranger to Jew- has lived in New Orleans since latkes, a bit of familiarity and Judaism ultimately belong to Judah Touro, donated hun- those of the author and do not ish traditionalism, I greatly 2009. He also sports a Hipster a nice nostalgia.” today—the secular majority dreds of thousands of dollars necessarily reflect the views underestimated how deeply or Hasid-worthy beard, add- And while the food certainly of Jews or the religiously fun- to Jewish institutions, but was of JTA or its parent company, this article would resonate ing to the delicious irony. isn’t kosher, Jacobs said the damentalist minority? often more interested in sup- 70 Faces Media. What do we tell our children about the Jersey City shooting? By Rabbi Dovid Fox sis intervention, trauma and know, and what they do not patient and gentle, but help the perpetrators of the crime are there to guide them, to bereavement department of know, at a level, pace and them return to regular func- and more on the concept of educate them, to encourage LOS ANGELES (JTA)— Chai Lifeline, I have sadly degree that is appropriate tioning as soon as possible. right and wrong. Refrain and inspire them. Another Jewish community encountered these situations to their age and maturity. Offer encouragement. from offering your opinions Remember that the has sustained a bloody attack all too frequently. From Respond to their questions, A person’s initial reactions about the perpetrators, which ways in which children are that left Jews everywhere Pittsburgh to Poway to correct misinformation and will change with time, and only serve to distract from the “walked through” a crisis or reeling. On Tuesday, a small Jersey City, senseless anti- provide reassurance about it is helpful to point out to larger issues that may need trauma will shape the ways enclave of Hasidic Jews in Semitism knows no bounds. their safety. children that what they are your attention. in which they respond to Jersey City, New Jersey had In the wake of this dev- Younger children need to now experiencing is a normal Steer clear of misleading, subsequent life challenges. their worlds shaken and astation in our community, know that they are safe and stage, and that they likely moralizing, disciplinary or Your words, your demeanor, disrupted during a frighten- we—as parents, educators it is safe for them to voice will have different thoughts, judgmentally toned mes- your honesty, your sincerity ing siege. Schools were on and community leaders— their feelings. feelings and attitudes as the sages. and your respectfulness can lockdown, four people were must address the emotional Children need to ask their days pass. Be an open door Now is not the moment to teach them resiliency and murdered and people from and psychological impact questions and be given short for each child to speak with inspire or scold your child can equip them with tools around the Jewish world such incidents can have on answers that satisfy and are you and check in with them for their reactions, feelings and skills for coping and suddenly were on high alert our children. sensible. Listen attentively regularly. Do not assume or thoughts in any way. Now handling the stresses they yet again. The following are some when they share their views. that a child’s silence means is the time to support and will encounter later in life. Whether overheard in general guidelines for those Validate their concerns. that they are not struggling. nurture them and console Rabbi Dovic Fox is the adult conversations, picked of us asking “What do we tell Ensure that your child Do not “pathologize” and their fears and sadness. Stay director of Interventions up on radio or TV news broad- our children now?” is maintaining a regular assume that a child’s reac- focused on the present. and Community Education casts, or through word-of- Talk with them. routine. tions are indicative of deeper Give your children space at Project Chai, the crisis mouth in the schoolyard, Do not assume children Eating, sleeping, attend- problems. to process. intervention, trauma and many of our children are will speak up if they need to; ing school and other respon- Your job is not to act as Allow your children to bereavement department of undoubtedly aware of this be proactive. Ask them if they sibilities are important for judge and jury. have their own reactions, Chai Lifeline. truly horrific event. have heard about the event. growing (and for all Your responsibility is to but aim to help them regu- The views and opinions In my line of work Encourage them to dialogue of us). Structure is healing. educate and support your late their thoughts and expressed in this article are with Project Chai, the cri- with you about what they Normalcy is soothing. Be child, not to editorialize behaviors. Offer them the those of the author and do about the crime. Assert to the opportunity to discuss their not necessarily reflect the pondering child that murder confusion with a trusted views of JTA or its parent IAC—Another milestone in is wrong —focusing less on authority or mentor. You company, 70 Faces Media. the fight against BDS achieved The President of the Unit- dent endorsed and shared the and physical assault. The ed States issued today an ex- main stage with Adela Cojab, physical assaults ended ecutive order invoking Title an immigrant who recently in two arrests, and the VI of the Civil Rights Act of graduated from New York university didn’t stand 1964 to combat anti-Semitic University. idly. Instead, they gave an crime and discrimination on Cojab courageously faced anti-Israel hate group the college campuses. hostility and bigotry as she President Service Award, The executive order calls stood up for Israel in the the highest honor you for the enforcement of “Title Jewish-community and can receive as a group on VI against prohibited forms pro-Israel community. She campus.” of discrimination rooted in said, “My university failed The President’s executive anti-Semitism as vigorously to protect its Jewish com- order is a courageous step as against all other forms of munity from ongoing ha- in the battle against the epi- discrimination prohibited by rassment, from attacks on demic of anti-Semitic crime Title VI.” social media, to resolutions and discrimination fueled In his remarks at the IAC on student government, to by the BDS movement and National Summit, the presi- boycotts, flag burnings, other radical groups. PAGE 6A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Chabad of Greater Orlando—Chanukah on the Park, with Duvie Shapiro. Grand Menorah What’s A COMPREHENSIVE lighting, dancers, glatt kosher food, sufganiyot and more. Begins at 5 p.m. at Central Park on COMMUNITY Park Ave., Winter Park. Info: chabadorlando.org. LIGHT Chabad of South Orlando—Chanukah Grand Community Festival featuring BMX Trickstars. 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HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 PAGE 7A Speaking to Israeli-American group, Trump slams Jews who ‘don’t love Israel enough’ Nicolet, called Trump’s ad- entire pro-Israel commu- Trump’s speech would not dress “an incredible honor nity in America,” he said in assuage the concerns of a and milestone.” a statement to the Jewish community that continues “It is also a message of Telegraphic Agency. to vote in large majorities for unwavering support for the Jewish Democrats said Democrats.

Noam Galai President Donald Trump speaks at the Israeli-American Council’s annual conference in Hollywood, Fla., Dec. 7, 2019.

By Josefin Dolsten “You have people that are anti-Semitism on the extreme Jewish people that are great right, including the massacre HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (JTA)— people, they don’t love Israel of 11 Jewish worshippers in For emergency medical care, President Donald Trump enough, you know that, but Pittsburgh last year. who do Israelis depend on? slammed American Jews who David Friedman is not one of The Democratic Majority he said did not sufficiently them,” he said, referring to for Israel on Twitter slammed “love Israel.” his former lawyer who now Trump for peddling anti- They depend on you. “So many of you voted for serves as the U.S Ambassador Semitic tropes and ignoring Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s official ambulance, blood-services, and disaster-relief the people in the last admin- to Israel. the threat from the far right. agency, serving the nation’s 9 million people. But like every other Red Cross agency around istration. Some day you will When he spoke about find- Watching Trump “traffic the world, MDA doesn’t receive regular government support. That’s why it relies on people have to explain that to me ing a location for the U.S. in antisemitic stereotypes is like you. because I don’t think they Embassy in Israel he told the disgusting,” the tweet said. like Israel too much,” the audience that “a lot of you are “Trump’s failure to con- Since the 1930s, generous Americans like you have provided the vehicles, training, and equipment that’s kept Israelis healthy and strong. president said Saturday eve- in the real estate business.” demn when ning at the Israeli-American “I know you very well, discussing antisemitism is There are many ways to support Israel, but none that has a greater effect on its people and Council’s annual conference. you’re brutal killers, not nice equally distressing. its future than a gift to Magen David Adom. Your support isn’t just changing lives — it’s More than 4,000 people people at all. But you have During his speech, Trump literally saving them. gathered at the Diplomat to vote for me. You have no called up two people to address Make an end-of-year donation to Magen David Adom at afmda.org/chanukah today. Beach Resort here for the choice, you’re not gonna the audience. And our best wishes for a joyous Chanukah and New Year. four-day conference, which vote for Pocahontas,” he said, One was Elan Carr, the concluded Sunday, Dec. 8, and using a pejorative nickname State Department’s anti- featured sessions on topics for Democratic presidential Semitism monitor. The other such as the Israeli-American candidate Elizabeth Warren, was Adela Cojab, an under- relationship, anti-Semitism who claims to have Native graduate student at New York and Israeli technology. American ancestry. University, who took legal After being introduced by Trump also denounced action against her school We speak your language Israeli-American philanthro- anti-Semitism. because of anti-Semitism she אנחנו מדברים את השפה שלכם pist and Republican mega- “My administration is said she experienced. She said donor Miriam Adelson, Trump committed to aggressively the Education Department and understand your perspective. spoke for nearly an hour. challenging and confront- was now investigating her ומבינים את נקודת המבט שלכם .In his address, the president ing anti-Semitic bigotry in complaint surveyed his record of Israel- every resource and using Trump addressing the We have therapists that speak many languages including Hebrew. related policies, including every single weapon at our conference represented a יש לנו מטפלים שמדברים שפות רבות, כולל עברית moving the U.S. Embassy in disposal,” he said, adding significant achievement for Israel to Jerusalem, recogniz- that he chose to withdraw the IAC, which has risen We serve the Jewish community…the entire Jewish community… ing Israeli sovereignty over the U.S. from the U.N. Hu- in prominence in recent the Golan Heights, ending man Rights Council due to years but still lags behind no matter if orthodox, Torah observant, conservative, reform, or U.S. policy labeling settle- its singling out Israel in its Israel lobby groups AIPAC reconstructionist we are here to provide a Jewish perspective to ments as illegal as legal and condemnations. and J Street. The group was counseling services at pulling out of the Iran nuclear He called out anti-Semi- founded in 2007 and seeks אנחנו משרתים את הקהילה היהודית... את כל הקהילה היהודית... בין אם אתה deal. tism on the far left, including to connect Israelis living אורתודקסי, קונסרבטיבי או רפורמי, אנחנו פה להעניק טיפול עם נקודת מבט יהודית His descriptions of his anti-Israel activism on cam- in the United States and policies were met with en- puses and a tweet by Rep. 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Shred the potatoes by hand on the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor with the (The Nosher via JTA)—Everyone loves potato latkes, but no shredding blade, and place in the bowl. Add the lemon one likes the mess of frying them or the guilt associated with juice, eggs, baking powder, potato starch, salt and pepper eating them. These latkes are baked in the oven and easily and mix well. won over my kids. Very carefully (I mean really carefully; move very slowly) You do need to watch them so they don’t burn; they were remove one of the pans and use your hands or a spoon to done at different times in different ovens. And my pickled scoop up and drop clumps of the potato mixture, a little less applesauce is basically a tangy-spicy applesauce, which we than 1/4 cup, onto the pan. I use my hands. Press the mixture also eat like eating with schnitzel. down to flatten it a little. Note: Latkes may be made 2 days in advance and reheated in Place the pan in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes and imme- the oven or frozen; applesauce may be made 4 days in advance. diately remove the second oiled pan. Repeat the same process You can also serve this with classic applesauce. with the remaining potato mixture and bake the second pan Ingredients: of latkes for 10 to 12 minutes. Bake them until the edges are 2 tablespoons sunflower or safflower oil, or more if needed well browned, and then with a slotted spatula turn them over 1/2 medium onion, quartered 2 tablespoons light brown sugar and cook the latkes for another 8 to 10 minutes, or until the 3 scallions, ends trimmed, cut into thin slices or chopped 2 apples, peeled and cut into bottoms are browned. These can be made 2 days in advance into small pieces 1/2-inch cubes and reheated in the oven. 3 medium potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed clean and 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander Meanwhile, to make the applesauce, heat the oil in a small unpeeled 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook them for 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 3 minutes, until they soften. Add the vinegar and brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the apples, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Pinch black pepper ginger, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper, and cook, covered, 2 tablespoons potato starch Directions: on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Let 1/2 teaspoon salt To make the latkes, preheat the oven to 450 F. When the the mixture cool for 10 minutes and then puree it, using an 1/4 teaspoon black pepper oven is hot, pour 2 tablespoons of oil onto 2 jelly-roll pans and immersion blender or a food processor. The applesauce can For the Pickled Applesauce: turn them in every direction so that the oil coats the pans. be made 4 days in advance and served warm or cold. Makes 1 teaspoon sunflower or safflower oil Heat the pans in the oven for 5 minutes. 25 latkes. 1/3 cup red onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces Place the onions and scallions in the bowl of a food Reprinted with permission from “The Healthy Jewish 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar processor and chop them into small pieces. Place them Kitchen” © 2017 by Paula Shoyer, Sterling Epicure. This Holocaust-themed costume is just the sport’s latest to cause scandal By Stacy Mintzer coaches and officials have long Skating is both art and Herlihy walked a fine line between athleticism. The best pro- artistic expression and cos- grams combine each aspect CALDWELL, N.J. (JTA)— tumes that are too immodest seamlessly. Costuming is an Figure skating costumes have or simply offensive. important part of the artistry: a long and sometimes ridicu- The recent controversy When done right, it shows lous history. Until about the over a Holocaust costume is off the skater’s and 1930s, women were expected just the latest example where point of view. to compete in ponderous and governing officials and skat- It’s doubtful that Shulepov weighty skirts, making it hard ers fail to understand history, was trying to be deliberately to move freely, let alone tackle tact and the bounds of basic offensive. Many Russians take a triple lutz. good taste. great pride in the nation’s That all started to change Russian skater Anton Shu- historic anti-Nazi stance. Mil- largely for two reasons. The lepov, as so many have before lions lost their lives in what first was Sonja Henie. Only him, skated his season’s free today is known as The Great 10 when she first began skate program to moving Patriotic War. competing, she got away music from “Schindler’s List.” But this unfortunate inci- with shedding the standard The problem wasn’t the dent does provide an opportu- cumbersome skating clothing music. It was the costume. nity to engage with the larger women wore in favor of much His featured an odd mix of ongoing dialogue about how shorter twirly skirts, which elements, including the uni- we remember Getty Images allowed her to perform jumps form worn by Holocaust-era and who is permitted to use its From left to right: Sonia Henie, championship skater and actress; and and other elongated moves concentration camp guards symbolism—not to mention of Russia perform during Festa on Ice 2010; Russia’s Anton Shulepov that ultimately led to three and a prominent yellow star the sacred symbols associated performs in the men free skate at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating 2019. Olympic gold medals. across his chest. with other cultures and events. 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Maitland Ave., Maitland • JCC South, 11184 South Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando • Kinneret, 515 South Delaney First of all, I want to say, “Happy Chanukah to everyone!” nukah/Christmas party for Ave., Orlando • SOJC, 11200 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando “Whoever saves a single life”... residents and their friends and • Brown’s New York Deli, 156 Lake Ave., Maitland • Most Publix To continue this saying from the TALMUD, “is as if one family. The party was held (as Supermarkets • All Winn Dixie Supermarkets saves the entire world.” it is every year) at the home This brings up the story of Josef Meyer, who saved many of president of the Eastbrook SEMINOLE COUNTY Jews from Nazi slaughter. Homeowners Association, Heritage News, 207 O’Brien Rd., Fern Park • Barnes and Noble SCOT MYERS. Booksellers, 451 E. 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Scot Myers Ave. Daytona Beach • Debary City Hall • Debary Library • Vienna Jewish Community Cen- Coffee House, 275 Charles Richard Beall Bl • Starbucks, 2575 ter... Enterprise Rd • Orange City City Hall • Orange City Library • On Jan. 16th, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. until noon, “A Gift For Dunkin Donuts, 1296 S Woodland • Stetson University Carlton Teaching” will be held at 6501 Magic Way, Orlando. Union • Deland Chamber of Commerce • Sterling House, 1210 One must register to volunteer. Go to Stone St • Temple Israel, 1001 E New York Ave • Beth Shalom, to respond. Also, be sure to bring school supplies with you, 1310 Maximillan St • Deltona City Hall • Deltona Library • Josef and Elfriede Meyer and daughters Hanne and Herta. (crayons, etc.) Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr. • Temple Israel, 1001 E JCC39ers Cinema Sundays... New York Ave, Deland • College Arms Apt, 101 Amelia Ave, Josef, his wife Elfriede Meyer and their two girls, HANNE On Dec. 22nd at 2 p.m. in the JCC Senior Lounge, the movie Deland • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, 109 E. New York Ave, and HERTA, were a devout Catholic family with a passionate “The Art of Racing in the Rain” (based on the best-selling Deland • Stetson University Carlton Union, 421 N Woodland belief in the values of humanism and democracy. Josef worked novel) will be shown. It is a very entertaining movie and you Ave, Deland • Family Bookstore, 1301 N Woodland Ave, Deland in the agricultural administration in Germany but was forced will find by attending, that dogs can do a lot of things better • Deland Chamber of Commerce, 336 Woodland Ave, Deland to retire in 1938 when his anti-Nazi views became known. than we can. Most can see better, hear better, and smell and • Deland City Hall, 120 S Florida Ave, Deland • Beth Shalom, With the outbreak of war in September of 1939, Josef was sniff way better! (I love dogs!) 206 S. Sprng Garden Ave, Deland • Orange City Library, 148 arrested by the Gestapo because of alleged anti-war incitement. JCC39ers Meet & Mingle Mondays... Albertus Way, Orange City • Boston Gourmet Coffee House, He was released soon after with no charges filed against him. The Chanukah Holiday Party will be a catered lunch begin- 1105 Saxon Blvd, Deltona • Deltona Library, 2150 Eustace Ave, An influential friend obtained a lucrative position for him as ning at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 23rd. The lunch consists of eggplant Deltona • Temple Shalom, 1785 Elkam Dr., Deltona • Deltona agricultural expert in German occupied Poland. He was even- parmesan, house salad, garlic knots, and dessert. Community Center, 980 Lakeshore Dr, Deltona • Debary City tually appointed director of the Department of Supplies and Entertainment will be provided by CHARLIE RUSSO, and his Hall, 16 Colomba Rd, Debary • Debary Library, 200 Florence Agriculture. In January of 1942, his wife and two daughters accompanist, JERRY BRUNO, (two extremely talented guys!) K. Little, Debary joined him. The cost of the event is $15 for 39ers, $18 for guests. Advanced He eventually became friends with Dr. Altmann, a Polish reservations are required by contacting FLO GOLDMAN at OSCEOLA COUNTY Jewish lawyer, who became his escort on inspections. Josef 407-859-5982. Cindy M. Rothfield, P.A., 822 W. Bryan St., Kissimmee • Most confided in him about his anti-Nazi convictions and his horror Dine Around Town... Publix Supermarkets • Verandah Place Realty, 504 Celebration at the treatment of the Jews. 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By Ron Kampeas slots will be on the ballot in addressed at the state level, November. but Ossoff and Lieberman ATLANTA (JTA)—Voters Seven Democrats are con- both see steps they can take in Georgia will face elections tending for Perdue’s spot and in Washington. Ossoff said next year for each of the state’s two for Isakson’s. Each list he would back including a two U.S. Senate seats. Jewish features a Jewish candidate public insurance option in Democrats are vying to be in with name recognition: Jon any health care reform act and the mix in both races. Ossoff is running for the Per- would seek to invest in rural Incumbent David Per- due seat and Matt Lieberman hospitals and clinics. due, a Republican, is up for is going for Isakson’s. Lieberman is on the same re-election in 2020, while The Jewish Telegraphic page. He wants to protect Johnny Isakson, also from Agency spoke to Ossoff and and expand the Affordable the GOP, is retiring at the Lieberman last week in At- Care Act, President Barack end of the year because of lanta. Here’s a quick compare Obama’s signature domestic ill health. Georgia’s Repub- and contrast. achievement, and add a public Ron Kampeas lican governor, Brian Kemp, Name recognition: Ossoff, option. Jon Ossoff poses on his porch in Atlanta, Nov. 21, 2019. almost certainly will name 32, the CEO of a film company “Health care is absolutely someone from his party to that makes investigative doc- the biggest kitchen table-type The film company CEO is running for the Senate after nar- Ron Kampeas rowly missing an upset bid for the House in 2017. replace Isakson, but both umentaries, made national issue for folks here,” he said. headlines in 2017 when he fin- The odds: Each candidate Matt Lieberman surprised ished first in an open primary faces tough obstacles should some Democratic insiders for a special House election in they win the nomination. by declaring for the open FOR SALE the 6th District. His strong Georgia is inching Demo- Senate seat, but said getting showing in a longtime Re- cratic, but it’s not there yet. a jump on fundraising was publican stronghold was the Ossoff’s bid may be daunted necessary. Beltone Amaze Hearing Aids first concrete evidence that by Perdue’s incumbency, but the “resistance” to President Ossoff thinks that will be on the Palestinians, which Donald Trump could rally not offset by the senator’s close perhaps not coincidentally just marchers but voters. Os- association with Trump. has been his father’s default soff lost narrowly in the June “Georgians are awake to the position for years. runoff, but says now that the corruption of this presidency “The problem relates to the exposure makes him a natural and David Perdue’s servility Palestinians and even more so to oust Perdue. will be his downfall,” he said. their leadership never coming “In six months we moved Lieberman declaring for to terms of acceptance with that district by 20 percent,” the open seat surprised some the fact there’s a Jewish state he said. “We built a massive Democratic insiders, who said of Israel sitting there,” he said. Democratic infrastructure, a better calculus would be to “And until that’s fully accept- we ran the largest get-out-the- see who Kemp names and ed as reality and not looked at vote in Democratic history.” build a strategy from there. as something temporary that As in 2017, Ossoff has the Trump is pressuring Kemp needs to change, it’s going to Purchased two years ago for $6,500 and only worn twice. endorsement of two giants in to name Rep. Doug Collins, be hard to resolve that.” the state’s Democratic Party among the president’s most Ossoff sees intractability Best ones on the market. Superior condition. and its African-American vigorous defenders, but Kemp on both sides and a role for a Will sell for $3,250 or best offer. community: Rep. John Lewis, reportedly is resisting because robust U.S. involvement. the civil rights icon for whom Trump has been a drag on “I think the two-state solu- Please call Marci at 407-595-6061 he once interned, and Rep. Republican races this year tion is on life support and I’m Hank Johnson, for whom in Kentucky, Louisiana and deeply pessimistic that any of Ossoff worked as a congres- Virginia. the parties—the government sional aide. Lieberman said it made of Israel, the Palestinian Lieberman, a 52-year-old sense to get out early and Authority, Hamas—are seri- entrepreneur, makes no bones ahead of the fundraising ously pursuing it,” he said. about the name recognition game. Doing Jewish: Like his he hopes to tap: His father, “Kemp is a conservative father, Lieberman is Sab- former Connecticut Sen. Joe Republican, he’s going to bath observant. Religiously, Lieberman, was the first Jew- appoint a conservative Re- he calls himself “Conser- ish candidate on a major party publican, and that person will vadox”— a portmanteau of presidential ticket when Al be an extremely well-funded Orthodox and Conservative Gore named him his running candidate,” Lieberman said. Judaism. Lieberman said he mate in 2000. The Trump factor: Os- recently started driving to “When I was doing my soff notably refrained from synagogue because Atlanta’s Jewish Graveside Package: due diligence on this, I did a mentioning Trump during notorious sprawl mitigates mini poll. One of the things his 2017 run, a strategy that against living walking dis- • Service of Funeral Director and Staff I tested was my dad’s name Democrats running in con- tance from synagogue, but identification, and it’s quite servative districts embraced he won’t be campaigning on high in Georgia,” Lieberman with success elsewhere. This Shabbat. • Sacred Burial Shroud said. “That’s not me, but it year, with Trump mired in “I’m pretty sure that will will make it easier for people impeachment proceedings be a new thing in Georgia,” to latch on to why I’m run- and blamed for Republican he said. • Filing all Necessary Paperwork ning because it’s a point of failures in Southern states, Ossoff said his experience familiarity.” that thinking has changed. working with some of the • $200.00 to Chevra Kaddish Society donation for washing Lieberman, who moved Lieberman also makes state’s most senior African- here 15 years ago to helm a a case for running against American politicians makes Jewish day school, has been Trump, but like his father he is him a natural to build bridges • Traditional Jewish Flat Top Pine Casket fundraising in his father’s disinclined to make personal between the communities. home state of Connecticut. attacks on his rivals. His first political involvement The main issue: For both “He’s the elephant in the was joining Johnson’s 2006 • Staff Supervison of Service at Graveside candidates it’s health care, room, it’s hard not to men- campaign to oust Cynthia which has become the premier tion him,” Lieberman said. “If McKinney, one of the most issue in a state where black Trump is no longer president hostile legislators to Israel. • Transportation to Cemetery maternal mortality rates are and if the Democrats control Also, Ossoff notes, “My wife off the charts, abortion is the Senate, there is a world is Jewish.” Alisha Kramer severely restricted and half of of difference in this country.” played an unintended role in $4595.00 the 159 counties do not have Israel: Lieberman squarely her husband’s 2017 campaign an obstetrician-gynecologist. blames the impasse in Israeli- when rivals dinged him for not Health care is more directly Palestinian peacemaking living in the 6th District, a fact Ossoff chalked up to Kramer, then his fiancee, needing to live closer to Emory Univer- sity, where she was in medical Y school. 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ETHEL F. GIBBS ementary school teacher for (Don) Altshuler of Maitland; Orlando Weekday Morning Minyan (Conservative/Egalitarian), services Monday- Ethel F. Gibbs, of Orlando, 28 years. Through the years and by his six nieces and passed away peacefully on she changed the world—one nephews, all of whom loved Friday 7:45 a.m. (9 a.m.—national holidays); 2nd floor Chapel—Jewish Academy of Orlando; Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. mind at a time. Teaching was their Uncle Bobby, and their 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. For information call 407-298-4650. She was born in Philadelphia, her super power. eight children. Celebration Jewish Congregation (R), services and holiday schedules shown at www. Penn., on May 27, 1920, to the She is survived by her Bobby (to his family, Bob JewishCelebration.org; 407-479-8377. late Alex and Ida Weisberg daughter Sloane Mosrie to his friends) was born in Forman and was an Orlando Flood (Jhaveen), sister Marcy Paterson, New Jersey, but Chabad Lubavitch of North Orlando (O), 1701 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, area resident since 1946. She Hajdukiewicz (Mark), and had the good sense to move 407-636-5994, www.jewishorlando.com; services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Saturday at 9:30 a.m. was the widow of the late nephew Logan Hajdukiewicz, to Lakeland as a toddler. He Chabad of Altamonte Springs (O), 414 Spring Valley Lane, Altamonte Springs, 407- Irving B. Gibbs, who passed along with many aunts, uncles worked for decades in the 280-0535; www.jewishaltamonte.com. away in 1993. and cousins. citrus and cattle business in She is survived by her A graveside service was held central and southwest Florida Chabad of South Orlando (O), 7347 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, 407-354-3660; www. daughters—Beth Melshen- at All Faiths Memorial Park in and then as president of Ro- jewishorlando.com; Shabbat services: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; ker and Cathy Willner; three Casselberry, with Rabbi Mi- Len Properties Enterprises. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. grandchildren and five great- chael Raab of Naples, Florida, He was a dedicated fan of the Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts (O), 1190 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, grandchildren. officiating. Lakeland High Dreadnaughts A graveside service was held In memory of Mindy Anne (Class of 1967), the University 321-777-2770. at Temple Israel Cemetery Mosrie, the family requests of Florida (Bull Gator) and Congregation Ahavas Yisrael/Chabad (O), 708 Lake Howell Rd., Maitland, 407-644- with Rabbi Joshua Neely of- contributions to the Breast the New York Yankees (from 2500; www.chabadorlando.org; services: Sunday, 9 a.m.; Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Shabbat ficiating. In memory of Ethel Cancer Research Foundation Mantle to Judge). His passing services: Friday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Family service, 4th Friday of the month. Gibbs, the family requests do- or Advent Health Hospice in has left a hole in the hearts nations to the donor’s charity Altamonte Springs. of his family and of his many Congregation Bet Chaim (R), 181 E. Mitchell Hammock, Oviedo, 407-830-7211; www. of choice. Arrangements entrusted to friends from all walks of life betchaim.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- who will miss his quick wit, Congregation Beth Am (C), 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, 407-862-3505; www. Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL his mastery of trivia, and his congbetham.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810. 407-599-1180 www. generous spirit. 32810. 407-599-1180 www. bethshalommemorialchapel. A graveside service was held Congregation Beth El (C), 2185 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, 321-779-0740; bethshalommemorialchapel. com. at Temple Emanuel Cemetery Shabbat services, 1st & 3rd Friday, 8 p.m.; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. com. at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lake- Congregation Beth Emeth (R), 2205 Blue Sapphire Circle, Orlando, 407-222-6393; ROBERT PETER WOLF land, with Rabbi David Gold- Shabbat service: monthly, 8 p.m. MINDY ANNE MOSRIE Robert Peter Wolf, age 70, stein officiating. In memory (Submitted by the family) a nearly life-long resident of of Bob Wolf, donations are Congregation Beth Israel (Rec), Collins Resource Center, Suite 303, 9401 S.R. 200, Mindy Anne Mosrie, 56, Lakeland, passed away at his requested to Temple Emanuel Ocala, 352-237-8277; bethisraelocala.org; Shabbat service, second Friday of the month, 8 p.m. passed away in Altamonte home in Morganton, Georgia. in Lakeland or the UF College Congregation Beth Sholom (R-C), 315 North 13th St., Leesburg, 352-326-3692; www. Springs, Florida, on Dec. 6, He was preceded in death by of Veterinary Medicine. bethsholomflorida.org; schedule of services on website. 2019, after a brave battle with his dear parents Rhoda and Arrangements entrusted to Metastatic Breast Cancer. She Leonard Wolf, and is survived Beth Shalom Memorial Cha- Congregation Beth Shalom (Progressive Conservative), Orange City congregation was born on May 23, 1963, in by his three loving siblings— pel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL holds services at 1308 E. Normandy Blvd., Deltona; 386-804-8283; www.mybethshalom. Brooklyn, N.Y, to Linda and Susan (Bruce) Scheinberg of 32810. 407-599-1180 www. com; Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Don Center. Miami, Michael (Betty) Wolf bethshalommemorialchapel. Congregation B’nai Torah (C), 403 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 32174, 386-672-1174; Mindy was a beloved el- of Gainesville and Laurie com. www.mybnaitorah.com; Shabbat services: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation Chabad Lubavitch of Greater Daytona (O), 1079 W. Granada Blvd., One of the Jersey City shooters Ormond Beach, 386-672-9300; Shabbat services Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. Congregation of Reform Judaism (R), 928 Malone Dr., Orlando, 407-645-0444; www.crjorlando.org: Shabbat services, 7 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays; 6 p.m., 4th and 5th was a Black Hebrew Israelite Fridays; Saturday: 10 a.m. Congregation Mateh Chaim (R), P.O. Box 060847, Palm Bay, 32906, 321-768-6722. Here’s what you need to know about the movement Congregation Ohev Shalom (C), 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, 407-298- By Ron Kampeas who openly condemn whites cousin a Hebrew Isra- 4650; www.ohevshalom.org; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. as evil personified, deserving elite? Congregation Shalom Aleichem (R), 3501 Oak Pointe Blvd., Kissimmee, 407-935- (JTA)—Police have identi- only death or slavery,” the Yes. Rabbi Capers Funnye, 0064; www.shalomaleichem.com; Shabbat service, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 8 p.m. SPLC said. who has led the International fied one of the dead suspects Congregation Shomer Ysrael (C), 5382 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, 407-227-1258, call for in a shootout at a kosher Are they the guys yell- Israelite Board of Rabbis and market in Jersey City as David ing on street corners? is a cousin of the former first services and holiday schedules. Anderson, who reportedly Sometimes. Extremist lady, is the chief rabbi of the Congregation Sinai (C/R), 1200 West Broad Street, Groveland; 352-243-5353; congre- was once a member of the Hebrew Israelites can be black Jewish community. He gation-sinai.org; services: every Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Shabbat Service evert Saturday, 10 a.m. Black Hebrew Israelites. found on street corners liter- also leads Beth Shalom B’nai Orlando Torah Center (O), 8591 Banyan Blvd., Orlando; 347-456-6485; Shacharis- Here are some things to ally shouting their doctrine, Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew know about the movement. which can include Holocaust Congregation in Chicago. Shabbos 9 a.m.; Mon.—Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Sun. and Legal Holidays 8 a.m.; Mincha/Maariv Are they Jewish? denial, misogyny and anti- Uniquely among Hebrew Please call for times. Black Hebrew Israelites LGBTQ invective, at passers- Israelite rabbis, Funnye has Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation/Ohalei Rivka (C), 11200 S. Apopka- can refer broadly to people of by. They are especially visible embraced mainstream Jew- Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-239-5444; Shabbat service, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. African descent who claim to in major Northeastern cities ish beliefs and cultivated a be descended from the bibli- like New York, Philadelphia, relationship with the main- Temple Beth El (R) / Temple Israel (C), 579 N. Nova Rd., Ormond Beach, 386-675- cal Israelites and practice Baltimore and Washington, stream American Jewish 6615 / 386-252-3097; Friday Shabbat Service 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. certain Jewish rituals. The D.C., as well as in Florida and community. Temple Beth Shalom (R), P.O. Box 031233, Winter Haven, 813-324-2882. movement emerged from a some Southern states. What’s the connection stream of late 19th-centu- Don’t Hebrew Israelites to ? Temple Beth Shalom (C), 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast, 386-445-3006; Shabbat ry black nationalism that have a community in There is none. Extrem- service, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. claimed African-Americans southern Israel? ist Black Hebrew Israelites Temple Beth Sholom (C), 5995 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne, 321-254-6333; www. were the true descendants of One part of the wider hate whites. But some have mytbs.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Minyan, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.; the ancient Hebrews. Some Black Hebrew Israelite move- claimed that the rise of far- Thursday, 10:00 a.m. estimates put the number ment began arriving in Israel right groups is empowering of adherents in the tens of in the late 1960s, where they black extremists. Temple Beth Shalom (R), 1109 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, 352-629-3587; Shabbat services: thousands, and the vari- settled in the Negev Desert The Southern Poverty Law Friday, 8 p.m.; Torah study: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. ous member groups vary in town of Dimona. There were Center told the Forward last Temple B’nai Darom (R), 49 Banyan Course, Ocala, 352-624-0380; Friday Services 8 p.m. ideology and outlook. Those tensions at first between month that black extremism, differences are manifest in Israeli authorities and the manifest through groups like Temple Israel (C), 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, 407-647-3055; www.tiflorida.org; their views on Jews, with group, but these have been Black Hebrew Israelites, is Shabbat services: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. some seeking mainstream mostly resolved. In recent feeding off the rise in white Temple Israel (R), 7350 Lake Andrew Drive, Melbourne, 321-631-9494. Jewish community accep- years, members of the group nationalist extremism and at- tance, while others see their have become citizens and in- tracting recruits. , Temple Israel of DeLand (R), 1001 E. New York Ave., DeLand, 386-736-1646; www. identity as separate from tegrated into Israel’s diverse a white supremacist leader, templeisraelofdeland.org; Friday Shabbat service, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. followed by Judaism. music scene. once called the movement “the Torah study. Are they anti-Semites? Isn’t Michelle Obama’s black counterparts of us.” Temple Shalom (formerly New Jewish Congregation) (R), 13563 Country Road Not generally. A 2008 101, Oxford, 352-748-1800; www.templeshalomcentralfl.org; Shabbat services: Friday, 7 report from the Southern Poverty Law Center warned p.m.; last Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m. that extremism within the Temple Shalom of Deltona (R/C), 1785 Elkcam Blvd., Deltona, 386-789-2202; www. movement was on the rise. shalomdeltona.org; Shabbat service; Saturday: 10 a.m. “Although most Hebrew Temple Shir Shalom (R) Services held at Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd., Winter Springs, Israelites are neither explic- Construction, Remodels, Additions, Handyman 407-366-3556, www.templeshirshalom.org; Shabbat services: three Fridays each month, itly racist nor anti-Semitic does most anything and do not advocate violence, 7:30 p.m. there is a rising extremist Traditional Congregation of Mount Dora (T) Mount Dora, 352-735-4774; www. sector within the Hebrew Ricardo Torres — Handyman tcomd.org; Shabbat services: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. sharp. Israelite movement whose 407-221-5482 adherents believe that Jews (R) Reform (C) Conservative (O) Orthodox (Rec) Reconstructionist (T) Mehitsa are devilish impostors and Available in Central Florida Area • References Available PAGE 12A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 The king of farce’s new play is inspired by his parents’ love letters By Curt Schleier wig’s parents, Jacob Ludwig his parents’ correspondence. his ambition, they recognized working as a lawyer in Wash- Ludwig won’t say how old and Louise Rabiner. His mother destroyed the “the chances of making a liv- ington, D.C., that Ludwig he is or provide dates for his (JTA)—You may not know The play is set in 1942. actual letters—apparently, ing writing plays is so minus- began concentrating on plays, early plays, but his first Broad- who Ken Ludwig is, but you Jack, as Jacob preferred to be Ludwig thinks, because they cule they wanted me to get a sometimes writing for four way show, “Lend Me a Tenor” almost certainly know his called, grew up in Coatesville, contained intimacies not degree so I’d have something hours in the morning before (1989), established his place work. Pennsylvania, and was drafted suitable for public consump- to fall back on,” he said. heading to the office for his in the firmament. Ludwig is the reigning king into the military shortly tion. Ludwig did them proud. day job. What are his hopes for of theatrical farce. Among his after graduating from medi- So while much of the play Not only did he get an under- It took a couple of years, “Dear Jack, Dear Lou- 28 plays are six that made cal school, where he treated is fiction, the happy ending graduate degree, he graduated but his first play—about the ise”? it to Broadway and seven to wounded soldiers returning isn’t. Jack and Louise were in from Harvard Law School legendary romance between “Like any playwright, my London’s West End, including from the Pacific. Louise, a fact married for 50 years and and even went to Cambridge the 11th-century French nun hope is that it gets produced “Lend Me a Tenor,” “Crazy for graduate of New York’s High raised two children, Ken and University in England to Heloise and Peter Abelard, a lot throughout the U.S. You,” “Moon Over Buffalo” School of Music & Art, is a his brother, Eugene, in York, major in Restoration drama, a French philosopher and and Europe,” Ludwig said. and “20th Century.” would-be showgirl. Pennsylvania. The relatively a field concerned with plays theologian—actually was “I write because I want They have earned him a Both their fathers were im- small town had “a thriving written in England in the 17th successful. After running in people to see my play. I want passel of awards—multiple migrant tailors from Russia Jewish community,” includ- century—an esoteric subject a Washington basement, the people to love my play. I want Tonys and Oliviers, among and they suggest the couple ing three synagogues. if there ever was one. play was picked up for a brief people to find themselves in others—and have been per- begin a correspondence. They The Ludwigs belonged to It was only after he started off-Broadway run. my play.” formed around the world. A do and gradually get to know the Reform temple, presided recent tally revealed there are each other, writing almost over by a rabbi—an “Emma approximately 1,000 produc- daily. Goldman, radical leftist Re- tions of a Ludwig play in the Sometimes it’s just a sen- form rabbi,” in Ludwig’s de- Lauder is funding a $25 million U.S. alone every year. tence or two, a short missive scription—who preferred no But his latest is largely to reassure the other that all yarmulkes or Hebrew in his different from the door- is well. Sometimes the letters services. Ludwig celebrated campaign against anti-Semitism slamming, slapstick comedies are commentaries on the day’s his bar mitzvah and his con- that made him famous. events. Louise writes about firmation in the synagogue. By Marcy Oster to use the organization to sponse to a documented “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” her auditions; Jack frequently Once a year, Ludwig would go after both Democrats and surge in anti-Semitism across now playing at the Arena describes his failed attempts visit Louise’s parents in (JTA)—Billionaire philan- Republicans who traffic in America, according to the Stage in Washington, D.C., is to get a leave so he can come Brooklyn, a trip that always thropist Ronald Lauder is anti-Semitic language and statement. According to a an epistolary love story, a Jew- meet her. But they slowly included at least one Broadway funding a $25 million cam- tropes. poll commissioned by ASAP ish version of A.R. Gurney’s start to reveal themselves, show. That’s where his heart paign against political can- A statement announcing and conducted by Douglass popular “Love Letters.” It is and it’s clear both like what was, in theater. didates in the United States the launch of ASAP said it Schoen of Schoen Consulting, at times funny and poignant they discover. Ludwig began writing plays who support or normalize would “also respond and take anti-Semitism has doubled and, more important, based In an interview, Ludwig in high school. While his anti-Semitism. action against institutions over the past five years. To- on the life experiences of Lud- says the play is only based on parents were supportive of Lauder, the president of the and cultural figures who sup- day, 14 percent of Americans World Jewish Congress, an- port anti-Semitism.” Lauder hold anti-Semitic beliefs, as nounced the new campaign, also told The Times that he compared to 7 percent from called the Anti-Semitism Ac- would look into universities a survey released by the Anti- countability Project, or ASAP, and their professors, and pres- Defamation League in 2014. on Monday. The effort will sure them to stop anti-Semitic The poll used the defini- include a nonprofit organiza- statements and actions by tion of anti-Semitism of tion and a super PAC. contacting major donors. the International Holocaust Lauder will have the final ASAP will partner with ex- Remembrance Alliance. say on which politicians—fed- isting organizations that are Lauder told The Times eral, state and local—will be working across the country that he has hired teams of targeted for defeat, according to combat anti-Semitism, researchers to follow politi- to The New York Times. the statement said, and en- cal races across the country He is a longtime Republi- couraged contact from those “from the most local to the can donor, but Lauder told groups through its website. major ones” to track anti- HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES the newspaper he planned The launch comes in re- Semitic comments.

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Columbia and Tel Aviv U pursuit of the most wanted art guilty to charges of murder “As members of Congress, “We found out last night ducer Harvey Weinstein and will offer a dual degree thief in the world. and attempted murder. The we are committed to combat- that a reprehensible group the board of his former film program Joe Biden takes swipe at murder charge is classified as ing and preventing anti-Sem- of people are online trying to studio have reached a tenta- By Marcy Oster Bernie Sanders over idea a hate crime, making Earnest itism and hatred of all kinds,” profiteer off the misfortune of tive $25 million settlement JERUSALEM (JTA)—Co- to withdraw military aid eligible for the death penalty. the letter signed by Deutch others,” U.S. Attorney Craig deal with dozens of women lumbia University in New from Israel Earnest told a 911 operator and Luria reads. “We believe Carpenito said Wednesday at a who accuse him of sexual York and Tel Aviv University in By Marcy Oster right after the attack that that this requires a whole- news conference. “I can’t find misconduct. Israel will offer a dual degree (JTA)—Joe Biden told vot- he did it to save white people of-government approach, the words for how disgusting The deal would not require program. ers in Iowa that support for from Jews. including public statements this conduct is. What I can Weinstein to admit wrongdo- Columbia made the an- withdrawing military aid from Chabad of Poway had no by our national leaders to tell you is we’re looking at it. ing or pay anything out of his nouncement last week. Israel over its interactions with comment for either news consistently and firmly reject We’re investigating it.” own pocket, The New York Students will spend their the Palestinians is “bizarre.” outlet. anti-Semitic ideas, language, Det. Joseph Seals was shot Times reported, citing lawyers first two years at Tel Aviv Biden was attacking Sen. Albania’s prime minister and violence.” dead Tuesday at a cemetery involved in the negotiations. University and their third and Bernie Sanders, a fellow Demo- lauds Israeli soldiers The letter continues: “An before the suspects, a man and More than 30 actresses and fourth year attending Colum- cratic candidate for the 2020 helping country in after- extremist website that fre- a woman, proceeded to the JC former Weinstein employees, bia’s School of General Studies. presidential nomination in math of deadly earth- quently attacks Jews and other Kosher Supermarket, which whose lawsuits have accused Upon completion of the four- 2020, and others. quake minorities has no place in law enforcement believes was him of offenses from sexual ha- year program, graduates earn “In terms of Bernie and oth- By Marcy Oster the White House. President deliberately targeted. They rassment to rape, would share two bachelor’s degrees, one ers who talk about dealing with (JTA)—Albania’s prime Trump and other officials in killed three people there dur- in the deal. It would end nearly from each institution. Zionism, I strongly support minister publicly praised Is- this Administration should ing a gun battle with police every such lawsuit against him Columbia has dual degree Israel as an independent Jew- raeli military engineers who publicly condemn these anti- before being shot dead. and his former company, ac- and joint degree programs at ish state,” Biden said during a have been in the country since Semitic conspiracy theories The New Jersey State Police cording to The Times. Sciences Po in France, Trinity question-and-answer session an earthquake struck late last and make clear that anti- Benevolent Association also Insurance companies for College Dublin, City University with voters in rural north- month. Semitism will not be tolerated posted a warning on Twitter. the former Weinstein Co. of Hong Kong and List Col- eastern Iowa, The Associated The Israeli engineers are by this White House, includ- “Warning – We have been studio would fund the payout. lege of the Jewish Theological Press reported. among the foreign volunteers ing from its supporters.” alerted that there are numer- The deal requires court ap- Seminary. Created in 1954, the “The idea that I’d withdraw who are working to deter- Rabbi films threats ous GoFundMe pages set up proval and a final signoff by joint program with JTS was the military aid, as others have mine whether buildings not against him at Long for Det. Joseph Seals most, if all involved parties. first program of its kind to be suggested, from Israel, is bi- felled by the earthquake are Island Costco, aggressor not all, are fake,” it said on The payout to the women established at Columbia. zarre. I would not do that. It’s habitable. arrested Tuesday morning. would be part of a $47 mil- “By giving students the op- like saying to France, ‘Because Prime Minister Edi Rama, By Marcy Oster That afternoon, the Jersey lion settlement as part of portunity to study full time at you don’t agree with us, we’re visiting the western port city (JTA)—A rabbi who was City Police Officers Benevo- the company’s bankruptcy a top-tier university in the Mid- going to kick you out of NATO.” of Durres on Monday, told a harassed and threatened with lent Association posted a link proceedings, the newspaper dle East before bringing them Sanders has said he would resident who was afraid to physical violence at a subur- on Twitter to the genuine reported, citing company to study in the Ivy League, they “absolutely” leverage the $3.8 enter his apartment building ban New York Costco recorded GoFundMe page for the Seals attorneys. will not only benefit from being billion in annual military as- that he could have confidence the encounter, leading to the family. Weinstein is scheduled to immersed in a wide range of sistance from the United States in the go-ahead from the arrest of the aggressor. Postage stamp features go on trial in a Manhattan cultures and experiences, but to Israel to pressure the Israeli Israeli engineers. In a Facebook post late Brazilian who helped courtroom in early January will also make an immense government to act differently. “They are from Israel and Sunday, Rabbi Avrum Fri rescue Jews from the on charges of sexual assault contribution to the Columbia Biden has called Prime Min- they are No. 1,” Rama said, wrote that the man said to him Nazis involving two women. undergraduate classroom,” ister Benjamin Netanyahu’s The Times of Israel reported. in the restroom of the store By Marcus M. Gilban Among the more well- said Lisa Rosen-Metsch, dean actions regarding the Palestin- “The engineer says that after in Lawrence, Long Island, RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA)— known actresses who have of Columbia University School ians “counterproductive,” and the catastrophe you should “[expletive] Jew, the Nazis will One of Brazil’s two Righteous accused Weinstein of sexual of General Studies. also called the Israeli leader an kiss your home because it has finish you off.” Among the Nations—non- misconduct are Asia Argento, The program’s inaugural “extreme right” government resisted [the earthquake] and Fri said he followed the man Jews recognized by the Yad Rosanna Arquette, Jessica class will start in fall 2020. official. He also has accused has protected you.” out of the bathroom and told Vashem Holocaust museum Barth, Cara Delevingne, Ro- First trailer drops for Palestinian leaders of instigat- Later Monday, Rama in a him to make the comment to in Jerusalem for saving Jews mola Garai, Judith Godreche, ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ ing hatred against and attacks video message sent to Prime his face while the rabbi was from the Nazis—is featured Heather Graham and Ange- starring Gal Gadot on Israelis. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recording with his cellphone. on a new postage stamp in lina Jolie. By Marcy Oster Man injured in Chabad thanked Israel for its support The man—identified the South American country. Weinstein, 67, was one of (JTA)—Gal Gadot appears of Poway shooting sues while surrounded by the 10 as Justin Pichizaca, 20, of The stamp with the face of Hollywood’s top producers in the first trailer for her Jewish center for lax Israeli active duty and reserve Queens—twice made a move Aracy Moebius de Carvalho and has worked on a num- much-awaited Wonder Woman security soldiers. toward Fri to hit him and said Guimaraes Rosa, who ob- ber of award-winning films, sequel. By Marcy Oster “Bibi, shalom from Durres. “Record all you want because tained visas that paved the way including “Shakespeare in “Nothing good is born from (JTA)—A man who was We’re here with your fantastic a Nazi is going to f***ing for several Jews to take refuge Love,” “The King’s Speech” lies and greatness is not what injured in the shooting attack guys. They are doing a great kill you.” in Brazil, was released on and “The Artist.” you think,” she says in the at the Chabad of Poway is su- job in calming the people Pichizaca also threatened Wednesday. She also is known Netanyahu can keep trailer for “Wonder Woman ing the Jewish center for not and telling them how to be another Jewish customer, by the nickname “Angel of prime minister’s post 1984.” protecting its worshippers. resilient,” Rama said. Bibi is saying “I’m going out to get Hamburg.” despite indictments, Gadot reprises her role as Almog Peretz was shot in Netanyahu’s nickname. my gun and will come back to Aracy de Carvalho served as Israel’s Supreme Court Diana Prince, the Amazonian the leg in the April 27 attack. The 6.4-magnitude earth- shoot you up.” head of the passport section says Princess Diana of Themyscira, His 8-year-old niece also was quake that struck on Nov. 26 Fri said no one interceded of the Brazilian consulate in By Marcy Oster in the sequel to the 2017 DC injured. killed 51 people and injured during the extended rant. Hamburg, Germany. The Bra- JERUSALEM (JTA)—Ben- film. She appears in the golden Peretz was shot while gath- more than 3,000. More than The police officer who zilian president at the time, jamin Netanyahu may remain eagle armor seen in the DC ering children in the syna- 11,000 buildings were dam- responded to Fri’s call said Getulio Vargas, restricted the prime minister of Israel Comics and swings from gogue and ushering them to aged, leaving about 13,000 there was no case since once entry of Jews into the country. despite his indictment on cor- lightning bolts in the trailer. safety. One woman was killed people homeless. Fri followed Pichizaca out of “One of the tactics adopted ruption charges. The trailer was released on in the attack, and the syna- 2 Jewish Congress mem- the bathroom, he “became the to camouflage her actions was Responding to a lawsuit Sunday after it was screened gogue’s rabbi was shot and bers want White House aggressor.” A second officer to omit the letter J, in red, on seeking Netanyahu’s ouster, before fans at the 2019 Comic lost a finger. to shun news outlet that said his actions were not smart passports, a mark imposed by Israel’s Supreme Court said Con Experience event in Sao The lawsuit filed Friday called Trump impeach- since Pichizaca “clearly” is the German government as a it was not practical to rule Paulo, Brazil. in Los Angeles County Su- ment effort ‘Jew Coup’ mentally ill. way of identifying the Jew,” on the issue because a prime “Wonder-Woman 1984″ is perior Court alleges that the By Marcy Oster On Monday, Fri was called historian Maria Luiza Tucci minister’s resignation would set to be released on June 5. synagogue did not have proper (JTA)—Two Democratic to the police station, where the Carneiro told the UOL news bring about new elections, The first “Wonder Woman” security despite a rise in anti- Jewish Congress members officers apologized. Pichizaca website. which are already scheduled. film was the highest-grossing Semitic attacks nationally have called on the White was arrested later that day Born in Brazil to a German During the run-up to the movie in the summer of 2017 and did not use a $150,000 House to condemn anti-Se- and will appear in court on mother, Aracy de Carvalho election, the court noted, with $412.5 million in the U.S. government grant to upgrade mitic comments by TruNews Tuesday. moved to Germany in 1936. the outgoing prime minister and $821.8 million worldwide. security, the Los Angeles founder and host Facebook removed the She took the job at the Brazil- remains in his job. Gadot and her husband, Times reported. and deny TruNews any future cellphone video for violating ian consulate and married as- Also Thursday, Netanyahu Yaron Varsano, have launched Chabad of Poway received access to the White House. community standards. sistant consul Joao Guimaraes told the high court that he several projects since found- the grant a month before the Reps. Ted Deutch of Florida “I do not recommend that Rosa, who later would become would resign his other min- ing the production company attack because the synagogue and Elaine Luria of Virginia most people do what I did,” a famed Brazilian writer with isterial posts by Jan. 1. He Pilot Wave earlier this year, “believed that it was at risk of sent a letter on Monday to Fri wrote in a second Facebook his masterpiece “Grande Ser- also serves as minister of including a series about the an anti-Semitic attack on its White House acting Chief of post on Monday night. “If you tao: Veredas.” agriculture, Diaspora affairs, actress Hedy Lamarr and congregants,” according to Staff Mick Mulvaney express- do not have the ability to defend The couple remained in health and welfare. a film about Polish Under- the lawsuit. On the day of the ing surprise that TruNews yourself, it’s not worth the Germany until 1942, when Attorney General Avichai ground leader Irena Sendler, attack, the building’s doors participated in White House risk. What you can do is report Brazil broke relations with Mendelblit said he would with Gadot playing the title were unlocked with no guards media events and Trump took events like this to the police, Germany and joined the Al- force Netanyahu to resign the character in each. Pilot Wave or other security measures in a question from the website even if it can’t lead to charges. lies. Aracy de Carvalho was ministerial positions if he did is also working on “My Dearest place, it says. during a news conference. Post information on Facebook. recognized by Yad Vashem in not voluntarily. Fidel,” an adaptation of Peter Peretz plans to sue the gun In a video posted to the con- Remain vigilant and teach the 1982. She died in 2011. Under Israeli law, a sitting Kornbluh’s magazine article store that sold the shooter his servative TruNews YouTube same to your children.” Brazil’s other righteous prime minister charged with about the close friendship weapon, as well as the Chabad channel on Nov. 22, Wiles, Police warn of fake gentile is the diplomat Luiz a crime is not required to step between ABC journalist Lisa organization, Fox5 San Diego a Florida pastor known for GoFundMe pages for Martins de Souza Dantas, down. Resigning from other Howard and Cuban leader reported. his anti-Semitic conspiracy officer killed in Jersey who worked in France during ministerial posts became Fidel Castro. Attorney Yoni Weinberg told theories, called the effort to City shooting World War II. requisite in 1993 when the Gadot also will star in “Red Fox that the federal govern- impeach President Donald By Ron Kampeas Harvey Weinstein and Supreme Court ruled that Notice,” also starring Ryan ment had sued the Chabad of Trump a “Jew Coup,” and (JTA)—Police are warning former company reach then-Prime Minister Yitzhak Reynolds and Duane Johnson, California in 2014 for not using said that Jews also will “kill that several online fundrais- tentative $25 million Rabin needed to fire minister the biggest feature film ever grant money toward security. millions of Christians” after ers for the family of a detective settlement with dozens Aryeh Deri after Deri was ac- made by Netflix. The action The accused gunman in they overthrow Trump. slain prior to the shootout at of his accusers cused of taking bribes and thriller, set for release in late the Poway shooting, John YouTube banned the chan- a kosher market in Jersey City By Marcy Oster having an indictment filed 2020, is centered around the Earnest, 20, pleaded not nel following the rant. are fake. (JTA)—Disgraced film pro- against him. PAGE 14A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Tony Shalhoub draws on his Lebanese background to play his Jewish ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ character

Tony Shalhoub’s one-piece romper in season 2 was a comedic sensation. Tony Shalhoub with Rachel Brosnahan in season 3 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

By Emily Burack steals most of the scenes he’s his friends and my friends’ these writers have made these Italian cab driver, Antonio “I loved being that busy,” he in. His character’s tone ranges parents, and it just feels kind characters.” Scarpacci, in the NBC sitcom said. “There was even a month NEW YORK (JTA)—On a from comically flustered to of strangely familiar to me,” He’s not surprised by the “Wings,” he went on to win leading up to the Tonys, when recent snowy afternoon, Tony darkly serious, and it’s capable Shalhoub told the Jewish continued success of “Mrs. three Emmys for his portrayal the Tony voters were coming, Shalhoub is drinking tea in a of eliciting laughter, anger or Telegraphic Agency. Maisel,” which has earned of detective Adrian Monk where I was doing both at the room at the Whitby Hotel in sadness in quick succession. His dad, Joe, immigrated numerous Golden Globes and in the comedic procedural same time. I was shooting Midtown Manhattan. He’s in Last season, his portrayal from Lebanon at 8 years old, Emmys. “Monk” (he was nominated [Maisel] in the day and going the midst of a long press day won Shalhoub an Emmy and and his mom, Helen, was a “I can only assume that eight consecutive years). in and doing the show at night. promoting season 3 of “The a SAG Award. The 66-year-old second-generation Lebanese- people want to revisit this Shalhoub has also had It was amazing. It was like Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and actor attributes the success to American. Shalhoub was the time period and get out of the some notable roles in film: splitting your brain in two.” he just wants to get comfort- a certain humorous article of ninth of 10 kids, and his father present. I mean, they need a He was a chef in the Stanley The different wardrobes able. So he gets up before the clothing (more on that later). drove a refrigerated truck to little respite,” he said. Tucci-directed “Big Night” helped him switch from one interview begins to turn up Despite growing up the sell meat. Shalhoub is hitting on (1996); an FBI agent in a Den- character to the other. When the room’s thermostat. son of Christian Lebanese “There’s a lot of my dad something that likely contrib- zel Washington thriller “The he donned Abe’s sweaters, Abe “Now it’s good,” he says in immigrants in Green Bay, in this portrayal,” Shalhoub utes to the popularity of “Mrs. Siege” (1998); and a reformed emerged. At the theater, put- his smooth, deep voice. Wisconsin—about as far cul- said, despite the differences Maisel”: the beautiful, colorful villain in the “Spy Kids” series ting on the Egyptian band’s The move fits Shalhoub’s turally as one can get from the on paper between Abe and Joe. costumes, the lush old-time (2001, ’02 and ’03). powder blue uniform, he got thoughtful personality—he Upper West Side of “Marvelous “Like Abe, my father wasn’t sets and the retro lingo creates On top of it all, he’s also into the headspace of Tewfiq. speaks in careful, measured Mrs. Maisel”—Shalhoub says interested [in], or impressed an escapist product in 2019. had a critically acclaimed “You just sort of step out sentences—and it’s also the story of the upper-middle- with, show business. My In season 3, the protagonist career on Broadway. In 1989, of one world into another. something his exacting, intel- class Jewish family at the mother was the opposite—she Midge, a stand-up comedian he met his now wife, the That’s what makes the work lectual character on the show heart of the show does not loves movies and theater and learning on the job, goes on actress Brooke Adams, when endlessly fascinating,” he said. might do. feel so different from his own music. But he was a little bit tour, and the show travels to he starred in the Pulitzer Asked about his most iconic As Abe Weissman, a neu- upbringing. more pragmatic. That side Las Vegas and Miami. Much Prize-winning play “The Heidi “Maisel” costume—the work- rotic but lovable Columbia “I was a young kid during of him is reflected in this of Abe’s storyline in the first Chronicles.” out romper that Abe wears math professor, and the titular this period. I have very vivid character.” half of the new season focuses Perhaps his best-known on summer vacation in the Mrs. Maisel’s father, Shalhoub memories of my father and In a time of tricky debates on leaving his comfort zone as Broadway role is as Tewfiq Catskills in season 2—Shal- about representation—for he tries to figure out the world Zakaria in “The Band’s Visit,” houb interrupts before the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 example, should only Jewish of entertainment that his which swept the Tony Awards question is finished. N A S O I N T R O L E G S actors play Jewish characters? daughter now finds herself in. in 2018. In the musical, which “People seem to love the 14 15 16 Does it matter?—Shalhoub Still, growing up a Leba- is based on an Israeli film romper!” he exclaims. S A K S S A R A N E X E C 17 18 19 says he isn’t worried about the nese kid from Green Bay, did about an Egyptian police “I loved it,” he continued. F A Y S A P A G E A C N E role and has not received any he ever think he would play a band that gets lost and ends “It’s a whole other part of Abe, 20 21 22 pushback. He is immediately role like this? up in a small Israeli desert outside of his normal routine W H Y I S T H I S R E I N believable as a late 1950s New Shalhoub laughs before town, Shalhoub plays the in New York. He’s up in the 23 24 25 V E E T N T I N L E T York Jewish dad—see his responding. bandleader. country, he’s by the lake. He’s 26 27 28 29 30 31 enthusiasm at a Yom Kippur “I didn’t really think about During his Tony acceptance drinking more—he’s having S L O I D A O W N A service in season 2 for some it. I mean, I didn’t really think speech for best lead actor in tomato juice every day. He’s 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 M I D A L I I T L L D O evidence. that I would be an actor,’ he a musical, he talked about in the fresh air. You see this 39 40 41 42 43 “People who I meet on said. “I didn’t really imagine his father coming as a child whole other side of him. O A K S N I G H T L O O S the street, or who are fans of that was such a viable avenue from Lebanon to Ellis Island “But I have to say, people 44 45 46 47 G R A E T Z N Y C O W L the show, [tell me] ‘Oh, you to pursue.” in 1920, and ended with a asked me about the Emmy 48 49 50 51 52 remind me of my father’ or Pursuing acting has turned message to the children of Award and the SAG award, I R O A D S H Y S N O ‘you’re my uncle so-and-so,’” out to be more than viable. immigrants: “May we, their attribute that to the romper. 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 G R A V Y E F T E W E Shalhoub said. “It’s the way After his breakout role as an descendants, never lose sight I owe that to Donna [Za- 60 61 62 63 64 of what they taught us.” kowska], our costumer.” L E H I B L E S S I N G S For nearly two years, Shal- Really? 65 66 67 I M A C C A I R O L S A T houb went back and forth be- “I do, because really I don’t 68 69 70 tween working on the Broad- think anyone else in my cat- D I V E A T R I P L U B E way show and “The Marvelous egories had the chance to wear 71 72 73 E T A S P E T A H S P E W Mrs. Maisel.” The musical a romper,” he said. “That set premiered Off-Broadway in me apart.” November 2016; the pilot for For Shalhoub, the Abe role “Maisel” aired the following isn’t only about humor. spring, in March 2017, with “It’s what’s so incredible season 1 debuting on Amazon about our country and our Prime in December of that industry that I—being a year. The Broadway version Lebanese kid from Green of “The Band’s Visit” began Bay—could end up portraying previews in October 2017. this kind of character,” he said. Shalhoub recalls how much “There’s just... something sort fun he had alternating be- of magical about that.” tween the two roles: the Egyp- Season 3 of “The Marvelous HEALTHY EYES WEAR SUNGLASSES tian general Tewfiq and the Mrs. Maisel” debuts Friday, Jewish mathematician Abe. Dec. 13, on Amazon Prime.

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Along with “The people of Aalst have “I think the people who Denmark, Belgium was the had it with the grotesque are offended are living in only other Western European allegations,” the city said the past, of the Holocaust, nation to show an increase in in a statement. “We are but this was about the pres- anti-Semitic sentiment from not anti-Semites or racists. ent,” Pascal Soleme, one of the previous survey. Whoever says we are does so the float’s creators, told the Such data would seem to in bad faith. Aalst will always Jewish Telegraphic Agency strengthen the argument remain the capital of ridicule in March. “There was never made by Jewish community and satire. Come what may, any intention to insult any- activists who say Belgium we will stand by our humor- one. It was a celebration of is a trouble spot where a lax ists. The people of Aalst are humor.” attitude by authorities is the bravest. That is why we Such caricatures have a helping to mainstream anti- are taking the initiative and dark history in Europe, where Semitism. walking away from UNESCO imagery of Jews as vermin Some saw confirmation of recognition.” were used by the Nazis to this attitude in the recent de- The situation came to a dehumanize Jews in the cision by Belgian prosecutors head following the March car- eyes of whole populations. to drop hate speech charges nival, which featured a float Propaganda of that nature is against four soccer fans who with effigies of grinning Jews widely seen as having been admitted to singing about holding money, one of them instrumental in facilitating burning Jews during a soc- with a rat on its shoulder. the Holocaust. cer match. Others found it in The display, whose creators The grinning Jews of the a position paper on the Aalst claimed was merely a com- 2019 carnival were neither Carnival issued last month mentary on the rising cost of the first time that the Aalst by UNIA, the Belgian govern- living in Belgium, prompted Carnival mocked Jews—nor ment anti-racism watchdog, multiple complaints to police apparently will it be the last. which found that while the for incitement to hatred and In October, in protest of the float was anti-Semitic, its A parade float at the Aalst Carnaval in Belgium features caricatures of Orthodox Jews received considerable media scrutiny being attracted by creators were not being inten- atop money bags, March 3, 2019. coverage internationally. the parade, organizers printed tionally racist and therefore UNESCO, which first rec- caricatures of Jews on ribbons had not violated the law. By Cnaan Liphshiz important human cultural the Aalst Carnival from the ognized the carnival in 2010, meant to be worn at next As UNESCO’s affiliation expressions. Representative List of the condemned the display as year’s event. with Aalst seems to be near- (JTA)—The U.N.’s leading But the carnival’s organiz- Intangible Cultural Heritage “racist and anti-Semitic.” But In 2009, the carnival fea- ing an end, one of the parade’s cultural body was sched- ers decided they wouldn’t wait of Humanity. It would be the the float’s defenders argued in tured men dressed like Or- harshest critics, the Belgian- uled to vote this month for a possible censure and first time an item had been response that it was part of the thodox Jews wearing fake Jewish activist Rudi Roth, on whether to remove a instead gave up the designa- removed from the list as an carnival’s tradition of edgy hooked noses and Palestinian extended an olive branch and Belgian carnival that had tion on its own. act of protest. humor, with themes mocking symbols. The 2013 edition had an offer for a compromise. hosted a float seen as mock- On Sunday, the city of Aalst Inclusion on the list of all religions and creeds. revelers dressed like Nazis In a 27-page document ing Jews from its list of said it wanted to withdraw more than 500 cultural ex- Christoph D’Haese, the holding canisters labeled sent to UNESCO last month, mayor of Aalst, even traveled “Zyklon B” walking along Roth pleaded with the agency to UNESCO headquarters in concentration camp prison- not to remove Aalst from the Offer ends Paris to make the case. ers in cages. Zyklon B was a list, but to attempt a negoti- WINDOW REPLACEMENT “In Aalst, this should be al- poison the Nazis used to kills ated reform to remove “racist Dec 31 lowed,” D’Haese told Belgian Jews in gas chambers. ridicule” from the parade. media. 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