- The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. - Jewish Press of Tampa PRESORTED 6416 Central Avenue STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID St. Petersburg, FL 33707 The Jewish Press Group of Tampa Bay, Inc. Complied from JTA news service Complied from JTA Six Democratic senators have introduced a resolution Congress appropriated $257.5 million in 2018 for health care and “Denying funding for clean water, Two professional soccer teams — one in England professional soccer teams — one in England Two The Chelsea Football Club and New England Revo- The joint delegation will include Chelsea Director Eu- first member of the Pre Chelsea was the Last year, The Revolution of Major League Soccer will be the On May 15, the teams will compete in a charity match Both teams are owned by Jewish businessmen. Two Jewish billionaires have pledged a total of $122 Two Lily Safra, a Brazilian philanthropist, said she would Twit- Bettencourt Meyers announced the donation on it American Jewish Committee also announced The Nearly $1 billon had been collected for the restora- Just a nosh..Just Just a nosh..Just 6 Dems introduce resolution to restore humanitarian aid to Palestinians to restore U.S. humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Bank and Gaza. West Trump bilateral assistance to the two areas, but the administration has not distributed the money because of perceived intransigence on peace talks by the Palestin- ians and payments to the families of those who have attacked Israelis. Bank and Gaza won’t make us safer. schools in the West Instead it only emboldens extremist groups like Hamas and pushes peace further out of reach,” Sen. Dianne Along with Feinstein, the resolution was Feinstein, D-CA. Merkely of Oregon, Sen. Chris introduced by Sen. Jeff Chris Coons of Delaware, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Hollen of Maryland and Catherine Cortez Masto of Van Nevada. U.S. and English pro soccer teams to jointly participate in March of the Living and one in the United States — will send a joint delega- tion to the March of the Living. a statement to the in lution announced Wednesday Agency that they will have some Telegraphic Jewish 30 members attend the May 2 event in Poland, when approximately 10,000 people will march silently from com-Auschwitz to Birkenau concentration camps to the memorate the lives lost in the Holocaust. CEO Guy Laurence, former manager Tenenbaum, gene Grant, club ambassador Steve Redgrave and six Avram From the Revolu- players from its under-18 academy. tion, President Brian Bilello and former player Charlie will attend. Davies, now a club ambassador, mier League, the top level for British soccer clubs, to send a delegation to the march. It launched the project in response to its fans on multiple occasions using anti- Semitic slurs and singing anti-Jewish cheers. first U.S. team to send a group. in Boston to raise funds for four organizations: the World League, Holocaust Anti-Defamation Jewish Congress, of Life syna- Tree and Pittsburgh’s Trust Educational gogue, the site of a deadly shooting last year. Two Jewish billionaires pledge Two Dame Notre restoring toward million $122 Notre Dame ca- million toward the restoration of Paris’ April 15. thedral, which was ravaged in a fire of the give $22 million to fund the restoration efforts And Fran- iconic church, Correio 24 Horas reported. L’Oreal, çoise Bettencourt Meyers, the French owner of pledged $100 million, according to CBS. call ter following French President Emmanuel Macron’s on philanthropists to help collect funds for the operation. Andre Bettencourt, wrote numerous articles Her father, II, one War for two pro-Nazi publications during World of which was financed by the Nazi government in Ger Jean-Pierre Meyers, Bettencourt Meyers married many. a French Jewish businessman descended from a family of rabbis, and converted to Judaism. Bettencourt Meyers has led and donated to interfaith initiatives connecting Christians and Jews. will donate funds to help repair Notre Dame. “Whether Catholic or not, Notre Dame Cathedral is an integral part of our shared legacy and soul. It represents centuries of French and European faith, culture, history and imagina- AJC CEO David Harris said in a statement. tion,” tion, as of presstime. Photo by SpaceIL/YouTube by Photo Jeff Swensen/Getty Images Swensen/Getty Jeff RENEWAL continued on PAGE 13 continued on PAGE RENEWAL SPACECRAFT continued on PAGE 15 continued on PAGE SPACECRAFT leading a Jewish religious orga- nization. Though 11 percent of American Jews do not identify as white, according to the Stein- hardt Social Research Institute’s American Jewish Project, there are few people Population of color in visible leadership roles INDEPENDENCE continued on PAGE 14 on PAGE INDEPENDENCE continued Families with young children are invited A first for the Israel Independence Day Beresheet means Genesis or “beginning” At least 95,000 viewers tuned in to a live About 200 children and parents gathered Although it didn’t complete its mission, “We don’t have to be disappointed. We Later he added, “Sure we didn’t land ex- of colors and singing of national anthems States. and the United for both Israel to PJ Library activities, including a story time session. Participants can take a train and Ari engineers with “Israel” around ride Arielle and visit craft tents. Face painting and an Israel-themed photo booth promise to add to the festivities. festivities will be mobile escape rooms. in Hebrew. broadcast of the control room YouTube, on and the hundreds of chat messages a min- ute indicated that they were watching from throughout Israel, the United several other countries. States and at Reuven President’s residence Rivlin’s in Jerusalem to watch the landing. seventh the become Israel helped Beresheet moon. the orbit spacecraft a have to country should congratulate ourselves on what we have achieved,” Rivlin said. are We landed. we but wanted, we like actly on the moon!” - Police respond to the site of a mass shooting at the Police 27. of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. Tree In her role as executive di- APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 16 PAGES 2, APRIL 19 - MAY A Ann Arbor, MI, with her band and two children, was born hus- in Korea but moved the at States United the to family with her age of 3. rector of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal, she the most may visible person of color be NEXT continued on PAGE 9 NEXT continued on PAGE JERUSALEM — The Israeli spacecraft “If at first you don’t succeed, try again,” He vowed that Israel would attempt the The spacecraft lost power in its main en- www.jewishpresstampa.com By MARCY OSTER news service JTA Beresheet crashed while attempting to land on the surface of the moon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said from control SpaceIL’s room in Yehud, in April 11. Thursday, central Israel, on moon landing again in the future and Mor- ris Kahn, the major funder of the SpaceIL 2 Beresheet that later days two said project, would begin immediately. gine after sending a selfie from 22 kilome ters (nearly 14 miles) above the surface of the moon, then went into a free fall toward the The surface. main engine reignited sev- los- before surface the above kilometers eral ing communication with the control room. Spacecraft crashes during moon moon during crashes Spacecraft landing; Israel plans to try again Israel’s Beresheet spacecraft took this “selfie” as it attempted to land on the moon. “selfie” Beresheet spacecraft took this Israel’s

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PAGE 2 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 Attorney to speak about recovering Nazi looted art May 5 Professor to speak Mel Urbach, an attorney from New terror when he presents “Recovering The presentation is part of the li- York and the son of a Holocaust survi- Nazi Looted Art: The Last Prisoners of brary’s monthly “Festive Meal on the on heroes who vor, will recount his successful efforts the Shoah.” New Moon” in which Young Israel saved lives of Jews to recover millions of dollars of artwork Urbach has dedicated his life to help- Chabad celebrates the start of each Jew- stolen by Nazis when he speaks on Sun- ing clients recover heirlooms looted by ish month with food, drink, merriment during Holocaust day, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Norman the Nazis including porcelain collec- and a unique presentation. The library Retired professor and lecturer Jewish Library. tions and Judaica. He is lecturer and Ho- is at 13207 N. 52nd St., Temple Terrace. Howard Kerner will give two A world-renowned speaker on the locaust scholar at Amud Aish Memorial To RSVP, contact Zev at (917) 439- Mel Urbach calls looted presentations titled “Heroes of the Holocaust, Urbach will detail the fasci- Museum, a museum in Brooklyn that is 5888 or email youngisraeltampa@ art, “the last prisoners” Holocaust – Noble Tales Emerging nating confluence of art, law, and Nazi a living memorial to Holocaust victims. hotmail.com of the Holocaust. from the Darkness” at the Florida Holocaust Museum and will also give a similar talk at Congregation Beth Shalom in Brandon. Kerner will spotlight the gener- ally unknown but inspiring acts of goodness that were performed by altruistic heroes during the Holo- caust – deeds that ask the following questions: • What are we to learn today for ourselves, our children and grandchildren from the goodness that was done when goodness was illegal? • If people chose goodness dur- ing the horror of the Holocaust, what is our excuse today to treat each other so poorly? The presentations at the Holo- caust Museum will be on Wednes- days, May 22 and June 19 from 2-4 p.m. The museum is at 55 Fifth St. Morgan Stanley is proud to congratulate S., St. Petersburg. Tickets to the museum presentations are $12 for each date and space is limited. 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Standard Class Postage Permit: TAMPA PI #3763 APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 3 Wealthy Luxembourg is Western Europe’s last Holocaust deadbeat By CNAAN LIPHSHIZ about returning the money and Joseph Salomon, was a Polish im- JTA news service properties of a few hundred Jews,” migrant who opened a successful When Luxembourg assumed he said. “The concern, I think, is shoe repair shop in Luxembourg the chairmanship of the world’s that a review of what happened after 1930. He was never natural- foremost international Holocaust to Jewish property would open up ized “because becoming a citizen remembrance task force, its gov- to scrutiny the absorbing of funds was impossible,” his son told JTA. ernment pledged energetic action. from countless dormant accounts Before fleeing, the father managed “We have to act. We have to mo- into the banking industry. It could to convert much of the family’s bilize. We have to go against” re- start an avalanche.” cash into diamonds. visionism and indifference, George That very reason led other bank- “But we have no idea what Santer, Luxembourg’s ambassador ing powers, including Belgium remained in the banking and in- to the International Holocaust and Switzerland, to resist scrutiny surance companies, and the real Remembrance Alliance, said in of their handling of Jewish-owned estate,” Salomon, 84, said. a statement last month about his property for many years until they The Salomons fled Luxembourg country’s assumption of the rotat- finally relented, incurring billions soon after the Nazis invaded in ing chairmanship of that task force in losses. May 1940. They boarded a train of 32 nations. “Luxembourg’s restitution laws to Portugal, but were detained in Nearly two months on, though, will also have to change,” Artuso Spain and sent back to France. At Luxembourg still makes it harder opined. the age of 5, Salomon spent days than any other Western European There are signs that the issue is on end in the train with his parents nation for Jews to reclaim property already changing. and dozens of other Jews, unable to and assets lost under the Nazis. In February, Luxembourg agreed exit a carriage that quickly became Critics say the country’s laws to set up a working group that flooded with urine and excrement. make even applying for restitution would examine restitution issues “A woman and her baby had died impossible for most of the Jews following a meeting between its during childbirth in the wagon,” who had lived there during World prime minister, Xavier Bettel, and he recalled. “Their bodies were War II and their descendants. the U.S. special envoy for Holo- left in the wagon for days until the The controversy is rooted in a caust issues, Tom Yazdgerdi. Germans let us take it out.” 1950 law that restricts restitution “There’s specifically issues with Salomon said the conditions eligibility to citizens and some dormant bank accounts that we’re aboard the train were so horrid “stateless persons” who immi- looking at with the government, that the Jews on it were relieved grated to the tiny country prior to and there’s a bill in parliament to to be taken from Spain into Nazi- 1931. Unique in the continent’s resolve this,” Yazdgerdi told the occupied France even though they west, Luxembourg’s restitution law Luxembourg Times during his visit. knew they were bound for concen- excludes about 75 percent of about The working group’s establish- tration camps. 4,000 Jews who had lived there ment is a “breakthrough,” said Trailing most other Western before the Nazi invasion of 1940. Taylor, the head of the world res- European nations by about two de- “This law is certainly unusual titution group. He also said that cades, Luxembourg in 2015 finally among Luxembourg’s neighbors,” Luxembourg was “a victim nation” apologized officially for its authori- said Vincent Artuso, a Paris-based of Nazi occupation, despite some ties’ collaboration in rounding up historian. collaboration. Jews to be murdered. In 2015, Artuso published a For now, the restitution issue It was part of a broader change damning report on the collabora- is “an ongoing injustice,” accord- that followed the formation in 2013 tion of Luxembourg’s authori- ing to Karin Meyer, a member of of a left-leaning coalition headed ties with the Nazis. Whereas Luxembourg’s Jewish community by Prime Minister Bettel (he’s also other Western European nations re- whose open letter last year to her Luxembourg’s first openly gay formed their restitution laws by the government triggered a parlia- head of state). It ended a decades- 1990s, “Luxembourg’s remained mentary query. It did not result in long hold on power by the center- the same,” he said. change, as the government reiter- right Social Democrat Party, “and This means that Luxembourg “is ated its position against reform. there was a feeling of wanting to do the only country in Western Europe But it focused the attention of local the right thing and speak the truth with major, unaddressed restitu- media on the problem. on the Holocaust,” the historian tion issues,” according to Gideon “Betrayed by a neighbor to the Artuso said. Taylor, the chair of operations of Nazis in 1940, my grandparents and But, over time, “it became appar- the World Jewish Restitution Or- great-grandparents lost everything: ent that the good will extended to ganization. their painting business, their apart- saying the right thing,” he said. “It At stake are hundreds of real es- ment, their furniture and equip- was not enough to carry over into tate properties in Luxembourg City, ment, their money and possessions, action and material compensation.” one of Europe’s most beautiful and their dignity,” Meyer wrote. capitals and expensive cities. But Their money “remains stashed even that may be dwarfed by the away in mysterious dormant ac- In honor of National Melanoma Awareness Month, money locked in dormant or stolen counts in Luxembourg banks.” funds lost in Luxembourg’s opaque Santer, the ambassador to the Hadassah Tampa Ameet Chapter is pleased to announce our banking sector – the leading indus- IHRA, did not reply to the Jewish try in this nation of 500,000 that’s Telegraphic Agency’s request for 2019 “curTaiN call” FuNdraiSer eveNT about the size of Rhode Island. comment on this issue, referring to benefit melanoma cancer research. Luxembourg has about 140 it to the Prime Minister’s Office, banks with a combined work force which did not respond immediately of about 30,000 employees. It to JTA’s query. Stageworks Theater consistently tops Europe’s chart of Artuso said the amount of money Musical Presentation of gross domestic product per capita stolen from Jews and absorbed into with $114,000. 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5 minutes Rabbinically Congregations Shabbat of learning Speaking Cong. Schaarai Zedek Candle Lighting Times Port tour: The Nu Frontiers group will take a boat April 26 • 7:43 pm By RABBI JASON ROSENBERG the Talmud with him so that he tour of Port Tampa Bay, the largest port in Florida, on Congegation Beth Am, Tampa could spend five minutes with it Wednesday, May 1. Participants will get to see how May 3 • 7:47 pm I’m fairly sure that it was Rabbi in between patients. My Rabbi, the port handles imported and exported consumer May 10 • 7:52 pm Joseph Telushkin who wrote Rabbi Jerome Malino (z”l), taught and commercial goods, manages one of the largest about the five-minute class he me that whenever he had a few shipbuilding and repair hubs in the Southeast, and May 17 • 7:56 pm took in rabbinical school. He said moments in between meetings, welcomes nearly 1 million cruise passengers annu- May 24 • 8:00 pm it was the most important class in he would pull down a volume ally. Cost, including bus transportation and tour, for the school of midrash and try to learn one congregants is $7 and $13 for non-members. The tour – the one new teaching from it. Often, he’d only is free. The bus will leave the temple at 8:15 a.m. cost is $18 for adults and $11 for children. Those 3 class that stumble across something that and travel to the port, where a boat tour will begin. and younger are free. no student was so wonderful that it would Reserve your spot quickly. To reserve seats for dinner, call the synagogue office was al- become the basis of his sermon RSVP at www.zedek.org/rsvp or call Lisa Kiev- at (813) 962-6338. lowed to that week, but even if it wasn’t Chen at (813) 876-2377, ext. 249. L’Chaim: A class, Sharing Life’s Lessons, is held miss, for that fruitful, it was never wasted A good fit: The clergy staff offers a “Shabbat for on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon. There is a different any reason time. the Body, Mind, Soul, & Stomach” program to make topic, readings and different leader for each weekly whatsoev- We live in an age which makes Shabbat morning a part of your week. Feel free to join session. er. It was this kind of learning easier than in any or all parts of the morning on Saturday, May Study with the rabbi: Rabbi Siegel leads three literally it’s ever been. There is a nearly 4. Congregants begin with exercise and a walk, run or weekly classes: just a five- endless supply of books made up bike along Bayshore Boulevard, at 8 a.m. Then at 9:15 • On Tuesdays at 8 p.m., learn everything you minute lesson, held every week. of short teachings from our tradi- a.m. there will be a discussion of the week’s Torah por- wanted to know about Judaism from birth to death, But, whatever else the students tion – just peruse any bookstore tion. At 10:30 a.m. a casual, “come as you are” Shabbat celebration to celebration, Egypt to Israel and more. were doing, they had to make sure and you’ll find plenty of “five- morning service is planned. Bagels will be provided, The text for this class is “Living Judaism” by Rabbi they were at school in time for minute Jewish teaching” types of and worshippers are welcome to eat during the service. Wayne Dosick. that five-minute lesson. books. Or, go online and find any This is for all ages – singles, couples and families. • On Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon, a study ses- The reason for that class, and of the myriad places which will RSVP online www.zedek.org/RSVP or call the sion on a different topic of Torah using articles written for the imperative to attend, send you a five-minute teaching temple at (813) 876-2377. by contemporary rabbis and Bible scholars. was not so much because of the to your inbox every morning. It Lunch and learn: Participate in a thought- • On Thursdays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., go swim- lessons taught in it, but rather be- couldn’t be easier. provoking discussion about the Parable of the Prodigal ming in the sea of Talmud. Jewish law confronts cause of the lesson taught by the In my entire life, I don’t think I Son (Luke 15:11-32) in the New Testament of the everything from capital punishment to how to make existence of the class itself. The have ever come across a Jew who Christian Bible on Wednesday, May 8 from 11:30 a.m. rain. This is open to everyone from beginners through point, he said, was to teach them is satisfied with his or her level of to 1 p.m. Bill Kalish, a Jewish scholar and Tampa at- experts. Texts are provided. how much meaningful learning learning. It doesn’t matter if you torney who has been lecturing at Schaarai Zedek for Knitting time: The Sisterhood Needle Workers could happen in five minutes, if are a religious school dropout, a more than 20 years, will examine the teaching of the hold weekly knitting sessions on Tuesdays from 1:30 - we are dedicated to it. How, when Rabbi, or anything in between, it’s parable from various perspectives and perhaps find 3 p.m. in the boardroom. The knitters make fabric quilt taken seriously, five minutes of all but guaranteed that you wish new meaning. Lunch and learn is open to all. A light wall hangings and knitting and crocheting squares to learning can profoundly affect us. you knew more, and probably a lunch will be offered at this free event. make quilts that are donated to charity. Of course, longer, more great deal more. Sometimes, our RSVP at www.zedek.org/RSVP or call the temple For more information, call the Kol Ami office. in-depth learning is incredibly frustration with our own lack of at (813) 876-2377. important, and no one (certainly knowledge can act as an impedi- Café CSZ: Have a bagel and a cup of coffee at no Rabbi) would ever suggest that ment to learning more – the task Café CSZ on Sunday morning, April 28 from 9-11 a.m. Cong. Mekor Shalom Israel dancing: Tampa’s Israeli dance troupe learning in five-minute chunks seems impossible; the moun- will meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the synagogue and is always adequate. But, the fact tain insurmountable. Don’t get Cong. Kol Ami offer lessons. Everyone is welcome to participate. Be- that more rigorous learning is so frustrated – since it’s impossible Book talk: Join in a special session with Rabbi ginners dancing is from 7-8 p.m., intermediate dancing valuable shouldn’t lead us to the to learn it all, the goal isn’t total Howard Siegel as he focuses on the writings of Rabbi is from 8-10 p.m. and the cost is $2 with proceeds mistake of thinking that quicker mastery, it’s just to learn one more Harold Kushner, “When All You Ever Wanted Isn’t going toward workshops and equipment for the group. study is worthless. And, that’s thing. And, hopefully, in learn- Enough – The Search for a Life That Matters.” The especially important to remem- ing one more thing, we learn how discussion will take place on Sunday, April 28 from ber because so few of us have possible it is to keep learning, and 7-8:30 p.m. at the Carrollwood Barnes & Noble book- Cong. Beth Am Spring event: Save the date for the annual the time or ability to commit to what a joy it is when we do. store, 11802 N. Dale Mabry Highway. Spring event on Saturday, May 18. The evening will some of those larger endeavors. Israel today: Wrap up a discussion-based series begin at 7 o’clock with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, But, there isn’t a single person Rabbinically Speaking is pub- on Israeli current events led by Ephraim Graff. on silent auction and music followed by an award program who can’t find a way to do a little lished as a public service by the Sunday April 28 from 10-11 a.m. at 8 p.m. The evening will conclude with dancing and learning here, and a little learning Jewish Press in cooperation with Honoring new members: The congregation dessert. The TAG –Torah (study) Avodah (service) there. the Tampa Rabbinical Associa- will recognize new members at Shabbat services on G’milut Chasadim (act of loving kindness) – Award He spoke of a doctor he knew tion, which assigns the column on Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. then hold a new member will go to Barry Kaufmann, Amy Rothman and who always kept a volume of a rotating basis. and congregational Shabbat dinner at 7:30 p.m. The • CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE Religious Directory HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 33624 • Rabbi Yossie Dubrowski, executive director • Telephone: (813) Monthly gathering – see website for more information • Telephone: 813- Reform 963-2317 • Website: www.chabadoftampabay.com 968-7850; email: [email protected]. • Website: www.Orahavah.org • BETH ISRAEL/ JEWISH CONGREGATION OF SUN CITY CENTER — 1115 E. CHABAD of BRANDON / JEWISH DISCOVERY CENTER — 1578 Bloomingdale Affiliated with Aleph. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City Center • Mailing Address: P. O. 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APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 5 Yom HaShoah commemorations planned throughout the Tampa Bay area There will be four Yom HaShoah events in community to see.” the victims of the Holocaust will be held the Tampa Bay area next month in memory Rosenberg continued, “I can’t remember on Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Sun City of the millions of victims of the Holocaust, who said this, but we have to remember that Center United Methodist Church, 1201 Del and as a reminder that it should “never again” the Shoah wasn’t 6 million dead Jews. It was Webb Blvd. W. happen. one Jew, followed by one Jew, followed by Both Congregation Beth Israel of Sun City At two events on Thursday, May 2, one one Jew, over and over, 6 million times. By Center and Congregation Beth Shalom in at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. reading name after name, for 12 hours, we’ll Brandon will participate. Petersburg and another at Gaslight Park in be honoring and remembering that fact that In addition, members of Prince of Peace downtown Tampa, there will be day-long each and every person who was murdered in Catholic Church, St. Andrews Presbyte- readings of the names of Holocaust victims. the Shoah was a human being, with a name, rian Church, St. John the Divine Episcopal Betty Toni Church, South Shore United Church of Two other events – an interfaith service in- and with a life. It’s going to be a difficult, Grebenschikoff Rinde cluding two synagogues and seven churches powerful, beautiful way to remember.” Christ, Sun City Center United Methodist in Sun City Center and a community service The event will conclude with a service at of coming to America in 1953. Church, Redeemer Lutheran Church and with a talk by a woman born in a Siberian 6:45 p.m. She is the author of a memoir, “Once My Trinity Baptist Church – all in Sun City slave camp – at a synagogue in Lakeland, Those who would like can sign up to read Name was Sara” as well as a subject in two Center – and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wimauma, will participate in the Yom will be held on May 1. names at https://www.signupgenius.com/ documentaries and lives in St. Petersburg. HaShoah service to remember the victims Here is a rundown of the events: go/30e0e4faea92fa75-trayom Rinde was born in Przemysl, Poland. As of the Holocaust. Gaslight Park is at 241 E. Madison St. in a toddler, she was hidden by a Polish family Gaslight Park memorial The service will include readings, prayer, downtown Tampa. from 1941 to 1945. Provided with false pa- A 12-hour vigil in memory of those who pers and the name Marisha, she was raised and a memorial candle lighting. Songs repre- died in the Holocaust will he held on Thurs- Holocaust museum as a Catholic. After the war, Rinde was senting the faith at the time of the Holocaust day, May 2 in Gaslight Park in downtown This year’s Yom HaShoah commemora- reunited with her parents, learned of her will be sung by an interfaith community Tampa. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., volunteers tion at the Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Jewish identity and eventually immigrated choir, led by Jeff Jordon. The public is en- will read names of those who died. People Fifth St. S., St. Petersburg, will include free to the United States. She and her husband, couraged to attend. are being asked to sign up for 10-minute admission and the reading of Holocaust John, live in Largo. reading slots or to find others to share the victims’ names continuously throughout Survivor talk in Lakeland Volunteers will read the names of Holo- A child survivor of the Holocaust, Rose reading duties during their slot. the day. There will also be talks by three caust victims in 5-minute intervals. (Raisa) Rosenkranz, will be guest speaker This event is sponsored the Tampa Rab- Holocaust survivors and events will end with “Victims of the Holocaust don’t have at Temple Emanuel in Lakeland on Wednes- binical Association, The Florida Holocaust a memorial service at 5:30 p.m. graves, so reciting their names allows for day, May 1 at 7 p.m. Museum, the Tampa Jewish Community Holocaust Survivor Betty Grebenschikoff them to be memorialized while reminding Rosenkranz was born in a slave labor Centers and Federation, Hillel Academy, will speak at noon, an as yet unnamed survi- people of their human dignity. Hearing their camp in Siberia during World War II to Pol- Hillels of the Florida Suncoast, Congrega- vor will speak at 2 p.m. and Toni Rinde will names offers us a chance to reflect on their ish parents who had been sent to the camp tion Beth Am, Congregation Beth Shalom, speak at 5:30 p.m. lives and the events of the Holocaust while and endured 5 years there before they were Congregation Kol Ami, Congregation Grebenschikoff’s family fled Nazi Ger- renewing a commitment to ensuring that such finally able to return to Poland in 1946. Rodeph Sholom, Congregation Schaarai many during the 1930s and found refuge in atrocities do not occur again,” said Elizabeth Rosenkranz was only a year and a half old Zedek, and Temple Beth Shalom. Shanghai, China. When Grebenschikoff’s Gelman, the museum’s executive director. when her parents were finally freed and, with Rabbi Jason Rosenberg of Congregation peaceful childhood in Berlin was shattered All museum visitors on Yom HaShoah little more than their clothing, returned to Beth Am said the idea for the reading of the by Nazi violence against Jews, the family will receive a special daffodil sticker, de- Poland. Rosenkranz has served as regional victims’ names was taken from the Florida was forced to flee to China in 1939, one step signed by Izabela Gabrielson, a Seattle- director of the March of the Living for the Holocaust museum. ahead of the Gestapo. Shanghai was the based artist. past 30 years. The march is an interna- “They’ve been doing a reading of names only open port at that time that admitted The shape and color of the daffodils rep- tional teen program that has taken more for years, and we loved the idea. There’s just European Jews without visas or passports. resent the yellow stars that Jews were forced than 260,000 teens to Poland as an annual something so powerful about hearing name It became a place of refuge for about 20,000 to wear during the Holocaust. Yellow is the educational program. after name, and about having anyone from refugees. color of remembrance and daffodils repre- A meet-the-speaker reception follows her the community who wants to participate be During World War II, the Jewish refugees sent hope for the future. The daffodils are talk. There is no charge but donations are involved. Rather than the rabbis leading a were interned by Japanese authorities in a a reminder not only of the yellow stars, but requested. Proceeds from the donations will memorial for the community, it’s the com- segregated area, the Shanghai Ghetto. Life also serve to honor those who survived the be sent to The March of the Living to provide munity itself which is memorializing the became even harder than before. In 1950 Holocaust and went on to build new lives. scholarships for students to participate in it. dead. It’s also important that this is a memo- political events in China made yet another Temple Emanuel is located at 600 Lake rial which will happen in public – it’s not just escape necessary, this time to Australia. Interfaith service for the Jews, but for the whole Tampa Bay Grebenschikoff finally realized her dream An interfaith service in remembrance of Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland.

Congregations Elgart, a booking agent for tribute Friday, May 3 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. p.m. at the University of Tampa. • CONTINUED from PREVIOUS PAGE bands, formed the band and sings as The theme of the program will be The class explores contemporary both Manilow and Diamond. He is animals. issues through a Torah perspective. the cousin of ‘50s swing band lead- Embracing Judaism: Learn For more details, contact Rabbi Adam Shoemaker. This award will include food and music and is ers Les and Larry Elgart. more about your heritage or about Levi Rivkin at (813) 504- 4432 or was created in 2013 as a way to open to all For ticket information, contact becoming Jewish at free classes on email [email protected]. Chat with rabbi: recognize one or more individuals A monthly the temple. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with Rabbi Practical kabbalah: En- who through their dedication, car- series of discussions with Rabbi Sisterhood finale: On Josh Hearshen. To register go to rich the soul and mind with a ing, numerous hours of volunteer- Bryan Mann continues on Sun- Tuesday, May 7 at 11 a.m., mem- the synagogue website. touch of kabbalah. Learn practi- ing and studying had demonstrated day, April 28 from 3:30-5 p.m. bers of the Sisterhood will finish Torah/Talmud classes: cal spirituality for everyday life. the T.A.G. attributes. Although each monthly topic is the 2018-2019 season with a clos- On Thursdays, Rabbi Hearshen Classes are held on Wednesdays, Cost to attend the Spring event is suggested by “Judaism’s 10 Best ing brunch. The morning will be- leads two classes. At 11 a.m. study 6:15 - 7 p.m. $36 per person. RSVP to Victoria Ideas” by Rabbi Arthur Green, each gin with the installation of officers the weekly Torah portion and from at (813) 968-8511 by Tuesday, discussion stands alone and all are for the 2019-2020 program year, noon- 1 p.m., delve into the Tal- Bais David Chabad May 7. welcome. This month’s topic will followed by a dairy brunch. There mud’s first tractate, Berachot. The Jewish mysticism: A class The Jewish Way: An adult be “Tikkun Olam: Being G-d’s is no cost for Sisterhood members classes can be joined at anytime covering Chassidic and Kabbal- study reading group is held on Partner.” Following the discussion, to attend this event, however a either in person or online. Call the istic teachings meets Mondays at Tuesdays at 1 p.m. with Rabbi Ja- all attendees are invited to go to reservation is required by May 2 at synagogue for more information. 7:30 p.m. at Bais David Chabad’s son Rosenberg. This is for people “dinner with the tribe” at a restau- [email protected] or call (813) Alon Yedvab Jewish Center. Rabbi who want to take a deeper dive rant to be announced. 938-3824. Lazer Rivkin, regional director into some challenging material. Contact Life Long Learning Cong. Bais Menacham of Chabad of Central Florida, will Rabbi Irving Greenberg’s “The chairperson Janice Perelman to Cong. Rodeph Sholom Chabad discuss these teachings in context Jewish Way” is an engaging look make your dinner reservation at Tot Shabbat: A Jammies Torah class: Join a weekly of past and current events in this at the Jewish holidays, using both [email protected] or call and Jeans Shabbat will be held on Torah class on Wednesdays at 7:30 world and the world to come. ancient sources and modern think- (813) 748-8042. ing. Everyone is welcome for this Bible and bagels: On the free class. third Saturday of each month from For more information contact 10 a.m. to noon, come to the temple Victoria at Admin@bethamtampa. to study the weekly Torah portion org. over a nosh and coffee. All are Talmud Study: Join in Tal- welcome. mud study with Rabbi Rosenberg on Thursday mornings at 9:30 Cong. Beth Israel a.m. For more information contact Rabbi Rosenberg at (813) 968- Sun City Center Crooner time: Temple Beth 8511 or email RabbiRosenberg@ Israel presents the Brooklyn Boys BethAmTampa.org Tribute band on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at the Sun City Center Com- Cong. Beth Shalom munity Hall. Tickets are $15 in ad- Brandon vance or $18 at the door. Enjoy the Mother’s Day Gift Fair: On music of Neil Diamond and Barry Saturday April 28, the congrega- Manilow, both musicians from tion will host its annual Mother’s Brooklyn. The band is actually not Day Gift Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. all male, with bandleader Jona- Vendors from across the state will than Elgart’s fiancée Amy Davis sell their unique gifts. The event performing as Barbara Streisand. PAGE 6 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 Celebrate the life of Walter Loebenberg, US Jews must remember Letters who we are: immigrants Florida Holocaust Museum founder on May 22 Dear Editor: The Florida Holocaust Museum invites berg to share their memories and thoughts. to the Editor I am physically sickened at the video of the the community to celebrate the life of its Additionally, the museum is asking the The Jewish Press welcomes Letters to the Editor. Republican Jewish Coalition as its members founder, Walter P. Loebenberg on Wednes- community to submit photographs, letters, Letters are published on a space available basis with cheered for the President’s declaration that day, May 22. and short 1-minute videos that the museum the Jewish Press reserving the right to edit or reject letters for clarity, brevity, legalities or taste. Letters our country is FULL. How quickly they L o e b e n b e r g will compile and include during Loeben- forget. passed away on Jan. berg’s Celebration of Life and then give to must be signed and bear the writer’s address and telephone number (which will not be published). The Not long ago, they were silent when two of 29. His family chose his family. writer’s name will be withheld on request. the most virulent anti-Semitic fundamental- the date as it would If you would like to make a submission, ist ministers, Hagee and Jeffress, were hon- have been his 95th do so by email to [email protected] or ored by Trump and Netanyahu and invited birthday. by mail to The Florida Holocaust Museum, Letters offend him to pray at the dedication of the embassy in There will be a Atten: Zoe Wright, 55 5th St. S, St. Peters- Dear Jewish Press: Jerusalem. Celebration of Life burg, FL 33701. The three letters to the Editor, in the April at the museum at The museum is expecting a large turnout, It was only a generation ago that President 5 edition, that you chose to print, confirms 3:30 p.m. and ad- so anyone wishing to attend is asked to RSVP Roosevelt turned away Jews, using as his Walter Loebenberg ditionally admission as soon as possible. Call (727) 820-0100, ext. my earlier opinion that your newspaper leans justification that they were a threat to national to the museum will be Pay What You Wish 301 to reserve your seat. For those wishing considerably to the left. security. How quickly they forget. all day on May 22. to take advantage of the Pay What You Wish, To imply that our President said, “There They worship Israel, a country that never The Celebration of Life will be an opportu- the museum is open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the are good people on both sides of the said it was FULL. Both the United States and nity for those who felt connected to Loeben- last admission an hour prior to closing. Charlottesville far right/Skinhead fiasco” Israel were built on the backs of immigrants. is a lie. He was referring to the Monument How ironic that the architect of our anti- debate. He went on to denounce, in no immigrant policy, Stephen Miller, is himself US maps now show Golan Heights as part of Israel uncertain terms, as he has done countless the child of Jewish immigrants. WASHINGTON (JTA) – Official U.S. issued a proclamation recognizing Israeli times, the despicable KKK and the Far Right. The Republican Jewish Coalition should maps now include the Golan Heights as part sovereignty over the Golan Heights,” Green- I suggest that your subscribers read the feel ashamed that they now worship false of Israel. blatt said. book written by George Gilder, (a non-Jew), Gods, money and complacency. Jason Greenblatt, the top White House President Donald Trump in March recog- “The Israel Test.” Remember the poem that starts “First they Middle East peace negotiator, posted a map nized Israel’s sovereignty over the strategic Defending Israel is no small matter. came for the socialists and I did not speak out on his Twitter feed. plateau. Israel captured the heights from There are only two countries where Jews because I was not a socialist?” We all know “Welcome to the newest addition of our Syria in 1967 during the Six Day War and and the Truth are still safe: the USA and how it ended. international maps system after @POTUS annexed the area in 1981. Israel. We must guard them both with every As Jews we can never say that our country fiber of our being. is FULL. We can never forget. Harvey Simon Carl L. Zielonka, DDS Clearwater Tampa

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something to make it worse.” for communities to train younger NEXT According to the exercise, keep- ushers. There was knowing laugh- • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE ing in touch was vital not only to ter in the room. “Boiled & Baked and reviewed the lessons of that summon law enforcement (it took A number of officials addressed the traditional way awful day as a means of dealing Pittsburgh first responders less the logistics of providing warn- with future attacks. than three minutes to confront the ings to broad networks of member at the same location The most surprising and poi- Tree of Life killer), but to identify institutions, particularly schools or gnant recommendations came threats in advance. The exercise in- synagogues that are pretty much the for over 30 years!” from survivors of the Pittsburgh cluded examples of early warnings Jewish presence in isolated com- shooting – for better or worse. of threats on Jewish institutions in munities and lack broader support Tues. – Fri. 6:00 am – Noon They recalled practices that al- California. nearby. Sat. & Sun. 6:00 am – 1:00 pm ready were in place and probably The problem with that portion Participants also spoke of the saved lives, among them persuad- of the exercise, participants said, need for psychological preparation 11 varieties of Bagels • 14 varieties of Cream Cheeses ing otherwise Shabbat-observant was that often there are no advance for attacks. 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Juggling both Conference of Presidents of Major he was the first call to alert police. is overwhelming, he said. American Jewish Organizations. Orthodox synagogues, partici- Rabbi Deborah Waxman, who The Jewish Telegraphic Agency pants said, were now interested in heads the Reconstructionist move- was invited to cover the session on early warning systems suitable ment, recalled speeding to Pitts- condition that it not quote officials for Shabbat, when the observant burgh from Philadelphia immedi- on the record describing details of eschew mobile phones and broad- ately. The first thing she noticed security procedures. cast technology. Such systems was that the rabbis, expected to The three-city scenario imagined would use phones designated only attend to the pastoral care of trau- a car-ramming and shooting attack for emergency calls and alarm matized families, were themselves on the Jewish Community Center systems that would warn worship- traumatized. in Memphis, including surveillance pers in case of a nearby attack. In “Those hours at the JCC were by a mysterious drone, and almost Pittsburgh, Orthodox worshippers absolutely brutal,” Waxman said. simultaneous shooting attacks learned of the attack only when “The folks I spoke with desperately on a Jewish student barbecue at alerted in person that they were wanted pastoral support.” the University of Michigan and a to remain indoors during a lock- Her recommendation: Set up a Boston-area synagogue. down. network of regional rabbis, so in the Michael Masters, SCN’s direc- Stephen Weiss, a teacher who event of an attack they are ready to tor, made it clear that such a night- was in the Pittsburgh synagogue supplement local rabbis in caring mare was not out of the question. complex, learned from exercises for the community. “From the dark recesses of the held in advance that it was better to internet to world capitals we see an flee than hide. 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From left, former Jonathan Ellis, threat to peace in the region, and WMNF WMNF station chair of the blamed the BDS movement as the • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE manager Craig Tampa Jewish largest cause of anti-Semitism in of both the Jewish Federation of Kopp who cited Community Re- the U.S. He said there was almost anti-Semitism in lations Council, no focus on the rise of domestic Tampa and Jewish Federation of has been in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. his letter of resig- right-wing extremism as a cause of nation; Rob Lorei, negotiations Not often known to go public anti-Semitism. the radio station’s for the so-far Lorei questioned if the show with their grievances, the JCRC longtime program rejected Jewish submitted an op-ed to the Tampa public affairs should “be entirely conservative” director, denies the or if it should have a mix of voices, Bay Times and shared with the charges. show. Jewish Press that concluded “We including Jewish peace activists. Ellis contends the pilot content are no longer asking the station statement to decide who should be Idea for a new show right venue or time slot for politics. was not a signal that other topics to broadcast the show. We are listening and who can be heard. It’s The impetus for “The Third He said that group came up with and points of view would not be not interested in being where we dangerous to use membership to Opinion” came in May 2018 when Mike Deeson and Laureen Jaffe, a presented on future shows, but not- are not wanted, but people in the justify hate speech.” Schwersky showed Kopp a let- Tampa Federation board member ed Jewish peace activists represent community must know what this Lorei responded to Kopp’s ac- ter from the Jewish Federation of and regional volunteer leader of a small sliver of Jewish opinion that cusations, pointing out he put “The Pinellas & Pasco Counties stating AIPAC, as hosts for the show. On station is about and what they need not be on the show. Jewish Sound” (later renamed it was withholding its contribution Feb. 25 they recorded a pilot for are supporting when they give to “I have no problem with ‘True “Sunday Simcha”) on WMNF in to WMNF. the show and soon after that it was WMNF.” Talk’ espousing a particular view- 1980 because “we needed a voice Emile Socash, head of that Fed- submitted to WMNF’s Program- Show not dead yet point but there is another side to That seemed to be the end of that would stand up to the KKK eration, quoted a portion of the ming Committee for consideration. Among his observations, Lorei issues like Mideast peace, the Pal- things, but on Thursday, April 18, it [active in the area at the time] and letter that states, “Until the station said the pilot program saw Saudi estinians and more, which should appeared there may be a second life other groups … that fomented ant- changes its philosophy, which in Arabia as a positive U.S. ally in also be given a voice on WMNF,” for “The Third Opinion” when the Jewish hatred.” the worst case borders on anti- the Middle East, Iran as the biggest Kopp said. station’s news director, Rob Lorei, Was content an issue? Semitism and in best case alienates said discussions over the show are “Of course, we have always the Jewish community, we cannot still ongoing. He said he had met stood up to anti-Semitism,” Lorei financially support the station.” the day before with Mike Deeson, wrote in response to Kopp’s letter, The amount withheld was $1,000, retired investigative reporter for adding that over the years “Sunday according to Schwersky. WTSP-TV and one of the proposed Simcha” “has featured hundreds Kopp said the letter got his at- co-hosts. Other than shows hosted of interviews and news segments tention and he reached out to the by WMNF staffers, hosts on all about anti-Semitism, religion, Jewish community to hear their other shows, including “Sunday Israel, the Palestinians and U.S grievances and seek a solution. policy in the Middle East. The He also sent samples from vari- Simcha” and the proposed new WHOLESALERS Jewish show are unpaid volunteers hosts of the program have always ous WMNF shows to Jan Leach, a and the shows are supported by been free to decide how much time media ethics professor at Kent State listener donations. to devote to music, talk and inter- University to check the contents Deeson said he told Lorei he was views. (No WMNF staffer had ever for anti-Semitism. She did and Experts In Diamonds reported back she found nothing not in a position to negotiate over told them what content to put in the 90 Years of OLIVA Family Integrity blatantly anti-Semitic or overtly the show and suggested he speak program.)” biased but recommended they keep with officials from the Tampa Jew- That comment drew a sharp in mind standards of accountability ish Federation about it. response from Steve Schwersky, and should articulate their mission Jonathan Ellis, head of the host of Sunday Simcha for the last statement on air more often. She Tampa JCRC, said he will meet 13 years. “That is not an accurate statement,” he said, “I have been said she had no critical comments with Lorei on Monday, April 22, regarding “True Talk” but when and planned to take the position told numerous times to limit my political comments.” However, he she heard Kopp wanted a show to that if there is to be a show, “The counterbalance its contents, she broader Jewish community needs did not blame Lorei for that. “I have never been specifically could understand why. to determine what is going to be Kopp attended a joint meeting of on a show for the broader Jewish told what I could or couldn’t say on the air. However, I have had numer- the Jewish Community Relations community. We do not need Rob Councils (JCRC) of the Pinellas/ ous conversations with the program Lorei telling us what points of view Pasco and the Tampa Federations 3410 Henderson Blvd,Suite 300 director, Randy Wind [also known should be on the show.” last October and said “we had some (SOUTH TAMPA) as Randy Wynne] regarding the According to WMNF’s mission good, spirited discussions. I sug- show’s content. He has verbally MAVILO.COM and values statement, the station gested they come up with a show told me that we should keep the “advocates for peace, social and en- and said ‘I will help you.’” vironmental justice through inde- show apolitical.” Kopp said he has longed thought pendent media and programming He quoted one email from that Sunday Simcha was not the neglected by the mainstream.” Wynne stating, “After the show It was the station’s Programming this Sunday I received many com- Committee, not Lorei alone, that plaints – some listeners have with- turned down “The Third Opinion.” drawn support from other shows However, Kopp, who fired Lorei on because of Sunday [Simcha] … If Feb. 18, only to see the station’s you don’t want further deteriora- board of directors reinstate him tion of listener support you need about a month later, complained to rethink the show’s politics and that Lorei had a hand in the pro- approach.” gram’s rejection. In Kopp’s letter of Yet another email from Wynne resignation, he wrote that the show, reads, “I received some complaints “was dismissed by Rob Lorei as about your recent show about better suited for conservative talk Palestinean (sic) schools teaching radio and not in line with the mis- hate. I’m not going to debate the is- sion and values of WMNF. sue except there are different views “He (Lorei) refused to yield a about the validity of the story. I time slot for the show and said know you cannot avoid politics things like the leaders of the Jewish entirely but be careful when you Federations tend to be more con- go there.” With spacious private apartments, servative and that most Jews don’t Wynne said he was just passing align with the Federation because along listener feedback and never Restaurant-style Kosher dining they are so conservative. That told Schwersky to stop making could not be further from the truth.” political comments. & 24/7 personal care, The last straw Schwersky said, “The bottom Kopp added, “It is unfair at the line is there is a double standard at We’re here to cater to you! least, anti-Semitic at the worst, to WMNF as to what is appropriate to deny the Jewish community a voice say over the air. As much as they on community radio.” deny it, they are not open to all Kopp’s letter states “The turn- voices being heard. VISIT US ON THE WEB ing point for me was a post from Wynne disagreed with Schw- a listener on the WMNF Bulletin ersky’s assessment about double WWW.WEINBERGVILLAGE.ORG standards and Lorei stated, “There Board Facebook page. It was a CALL US TODAY meme of the Star or David made out is no staff that told him what to do of currency with the words ‘Fol- in terms of content. I never told him 813.969.1818 low the Money.’ When my wife, … We have a very hands-off policy. who is Jewish and the daughter of We look for people who know their a Holocaust survivor, commented topic and we give them incredible on this obviously anti-Semitic post, free range.” the listener replied, “I am a Circle Joy Katzen-Guthrie, who was of Friends member of WMNF and chosen by the station as the new feel we have freedom of speech and Sunday Simcha host, says she plans info to share with WMNF … and to concentrate on Jewish music and 13005 Community Campus Drive • Tampa, FL 33625 its News Department.” culture and stay away from poli- On the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Center Campus AHCA LIC. # 08679 The resignation letter added, tics. She takes over the show from Kosher Facility - Diversity Welcome “It’s dangerous to use a mission Schwersky in June. PAGE 12 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 Governor DeSantis to lead trade mission to Israel Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to spearhead the mission. “Enter- nb announced it will not remove Obituaries recently announced that his first prise Florida looks forward to host- listings of homes and rooms for JAN SHERYL COHEN, 64, of Sun BETTY JANE KOPELMAN, 80, of foreign trip since taking office will ing this historic trade mission and rent in West Bank Jewish settle- City Center, died April 16. Raised in Tampa, died April 6. Born in Spring- be to lead a business development expanding international trade op- ments from its website, a reversal Baltimore, she was a graduate of Wood- field, IL, she lived in many places while trade mission to Israel, including portunities with Israel,” Sowell said. of a policy announced last year. In lawn High School, and later became a growing up, but always considered legal assistant. After surviving breast Little Rock, AR, to be home. Survivors holding a state Cabinet meeting The mission will foster strategic January, DeSantis and his Cabinet cancer, she relocated to Florida to be include her sons and daughters-in-law, at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. business partnerships to strengthen voted to put Airbnb on Florida’s closer to family. She helped take care of Bill and Felicia Kopelman, and David The May 25-31 trip will the economic bonds between Israel list of scrutinized companies over her mother and then she and her father and Heather Kopelman; sister Margorie “strengthen the ties between Flori- and Florida as well as connect Israeli its listing policy and DeSantis or- moved to Tampa where she helped care Platts; and six grandchildren. The family for her first grandchild. In 2015 she and suggests memorials be made to Life- da and the state of Israel,” DeSantis and Florida academic institutions to dered state employees not to stay her father moved to Sun City Center, Path Hospice. (Segal Funeral Home, said. The delegation will include help facilitate scientific solutions for at Airbnb homes while traveling on where they became members of Beth Beth David Chapel) politicians from both parties along Florida’s environmental challenges. state business. Israel/Jewish Congregation of Sun City HARRIET MANDEL, 80, of Tampa, with business, academic and reli- The Governor also announced When he heard of the change of Center. Survivors include her father Abraham Cohen; daughter and son- died April 17. Born in Brooklyn, she had gious leaders and include a stop in that he will be the keynote speaker at policy, DeSantis tweeted, “I am in-law Rachel and David Rapkin; son of love of travel. Survivors include her Tel Aviv as well as Jerusalem. the 2019 Israel-American business encouraged to hear that @Airbnb and daughter-in-law Jared and Ahna daughter Valerie Arthur, Brandon; son The governor was joined at the summit, hosted by the federation of will not move forward with its Becker; brother and sister-in-law Mark Kenny Mandel. The family suggests memorials to the Humane Society of announcement at Temple Kol Ami Israeli chambers of commerce and policy that would eliminate the list- and Barbara Cohen; and four grandchil- dren. The family suggests memorials to Pasco. (Segal Funeral Home, Beth Emanu-El in Plantation by Enter- the U.S. Embassy in Israel. ings of Israeli properties. Florida the American Cancer Society. (Segal David Chapel) prise Florida Inc. President and In other news related to DeSantis will never support companies that Funeral Home Beth David Chapel) CEO Jamal Sowell, who is helping and Israel, earlier this month Airb- discriminate against Israel.” HENRY ROBERT “BOB” TRONER, MILLICENT “MILLIE” COHEN, 98, 92, of Tampa, died April 8. Born in New of Tampa, died April 1. She was a na- York, he spent his youth in the Bronx. tive New Yorker, living much of her life in He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World Florida Jewish lawmaker calls one of Great Neck, NY. She and her late hus- War II, enlisting at the age of 17, he band Norman later moved to Tamarac, served as a medical and dental corps- and after he died, she moved to Tampa man and left the service after the war rd his Jewish constituents a ‘Judenrat’ to be with her sons and family. Survivors as a Senior 3 Class. He then trained (JTA) – A Jewish Florida state Palestinian situation. to me. I’m include her three sons and daughters- and became a radio announcer and disc jockey starting in Huntington, WV representative called one of his Fine called the discussion a someone in-law; Dr. Martin and Sara Cohen, Rob- ert and Lynn Cohen and Brad and Carol and later in Oyster Bay, Long Island. constituents a “Judenrat” on Face- “farce” and said “there is no ‘Pal- who’s been Cohen, all of Tampa; four grandchildren He then moved to Tallahassee where he book. The constituent, also Jew- estine.’” He also wrote that the a victim of and six great-grandchildren. The family worked in a variety of positions at both ish, says the lawmaker should event would be “an anti-Semitic anti-Semi- suggests memorials to The LIFE Center the local radio and TV stations. While in Tallahassee, he attended Florida State apologize for describing him with rally targeting Jews sponsored by tism much Randy Fine of the Suncoast in Tampa. (Star of David Memorial Gardens) University. Later he moved to Tampa a term that refers to Jews who col- a Democrat club.” of my life, where he worked at WFLA and WINQ laborated with the Nazis during the In comments directed at Halpern, and there’s no worse name you can REGINA (RYWKA) KONSKER, radio stations as an announcer and DJ Holocaust. Fine wrote: “#JudenRatDont- call a Jewish person than ‘Juden- 96, of Tampa, died April 12. Born in and also as the purchasing manager at Poland, she was a Holocaust survivor. Treasure Isle Seafood Company. He Randy Fine, a Republican who Count” and “I know that Judenrat rat.’ It tells me about the character She emigrated to the U.S. moving to and his wife, Ann, were very involved in represents a portion of Brevard liked to keep tabs on all the Jews of the person who said it, especially Kansas City, MO. She later moved to the early years at Congregation Rodeph County, used the term twice in in order to report back to the Nazis since he doesn’t know me.” Tampa from Atlanta, where she had Sholom and continued to be supporters. Facebook comments responding back in that time, but no one is On Thursday, April 18, the resided for many years. Survivors in- Survivors include his wife of 57 years clude her daughters and sons-in-law, Ann; three daughters and sons-in-law; to a post by Paul Halpern on April making you continue that tradition Florida House of Representatives Janet and Arthur Simon and Sharlena Cheryl and Bob Russell, Diane and Mi- 4. Halpern, 68, of Palm Bay, had today.” unanimously passed legislation and Shlomo Korman; five grandchildren chael Johnson, Paula Troner and Pepe defended a public event called Halpern told the Orlando Sentinel proposed by Fine that would pro- and six great-grandchildren. The family Prado; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and “Palestine/Israel, Opening the of the Judenrat comment: “That’s hibit anti-Semitism in the state’s suggests memorials to Congregation Lisa Troner; four grandchildren and one Kol Ami. (Segal Funeral Home, Beth great-grandson. (Segal Funeral Home, Dialogue” to discuss the Israeli- the worst thing anyone can say public schools and universities. David Chapel) Beth David Chapel) CLASSIFIEDS ADS

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Organizations JCC on Sunday, May 19 from 5:30- rector of Temple Beth Emeth, 6:30 p.m. This is an intergenera- RENEWAL a Reform congregation in Ann tional session which is free. • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE Arbor. Previously she served as Hadassah adults from both the Glazer JCC in the community. executive director of the Illinois and Cohn campus are invited to a Job-Links “At my positional level, I don’t Caucus for Adolescent Health, a Fundraiser: In honor of Monday Morning Links: daytrip to Madeira Beach on Tues- have peers,” Min-Maranda, 49, nonprofit that focuses on adoles- National Melanoma Awareness day, May 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 Free sessions of Monday Morning Month, the Ameet Chapter of Links are offered at the Jack Roth told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency cent sexual health and parenting, p.m. Enjoy lunch, followed by a in a phone interview. and the Korean American Com- Hadassah announces its 2019 dolphin boat adventure and eco tour Center for Career Development, Min-Maranda, who has been munity Service in Chicago, which Fundraiser event, to benefit mela- out of John’s Pass. After the dolphin 4100 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206, leading ALEPH for a little over provides social services to the lo- noma cancer research. The event adventure participants can browse from 10:30 – noon. The April 29 a year, wants to both increase will feature a musical presentation through some of 100 shops at the topic is “The Seven Habits of Highly cal Korean and Latino immigrant of “4 Guys Named Jose and Una John’s Pass Village. The cost is $22 Effective Job Seekers.” The May 6 the number of Jews of color that communities. Mujer Named Maria” on Thursday, for members and $25 for guests and topic is “Ways to Stay Relevant in an lead Jewish organizations and Growing up, Min-Maranda’s May 30 at the Stageworks Theater, includes round-trip transportation Ever-Changing Job Market.” raise awareness in the wider com- family was not religious. She 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. and the boat ride. Lunch, tips and Job-search aids: The topic munity about Jews of different learned about Judaism in her late Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show souvenirs on your own. for the Success Workshop to aid backgrounds. 20s when she started attending begins at 7:30 p.m. There will be Mystical Jewish con- with job-search skills on Thursday, She recently participated in the lectures about Judaism. complimentary hors d’ouvres and cepts: On Mondays from 10:30 May 2 from 1-3:30 p.m. is “Cus- #ShareHerStory campaign, an The lessons she learned resonat- desserts. a.m. to noon at the Cohn campus, tomize Your Resume for the Joh initiative by the Jewish Multiracial ed deeply and a few years later she Tickets are $48 prior to May 15 Rabbi Lazer Rivkin will lead a You Want.” The topic for the May 9 Network, Jewish Women’s Archive went through a formal conversion and $55 after, with sponsorships workshop, from 1-4:30 p.m. is “De- discussion on events past and pres- and Repair the World to amplify at a Reform synagogue in Chicago. ranging from $500 to $2,500. velop a Brand that Markets Y-O-U.” ent throughout Jewish history and the voices of Jewish women of Since then, Min-Maranda has Funds raised will benefit Hadassah Success workshops are free for Job- Jewish exile and their connection color. Min-Maranda was one of 10 medical organizations. Links program participants; $15 for found new ways of making Judaism to Jewish mysticism. This will in- Jewish women whose stories were her own by incorporating different The musical tells the story of clude Jewish views on the afterlife. guests. Reservations required. highlighted as part of the Purim philosophies that complement her four young Latino men who have Trivial Pursuit: Play Trivial To RSVP, contact Job-Links, (813) campaign. a chance meeting at Burrito World Pursuit and enjoy a slice of pizza on 344-0200, email [email protected]. practice, including meditation and in Omaha and discover they share Thursday, May 9 from noon to 1:30 “I am a very strong believer in yoga. the same name. Even though their p.m. at the Cohn campus. There is Young adults: the power of telling stories,” said “I became interested in mind- Flavor tripping: The #Gath- ancestral roots are different, they no charge. Min-Maranda, noting that as part of fulness meditation and realized er group will meet Thursday, May share a common dream: to stage a Chess lessons: Learn how to her conversion she adopted the He- that it seemed empty without 30 from 7-9 p.m. at 81 Bay Brewing show of Latin standards that puts play chess on Mondays from 1:30-3 brew name Seeprah, the feminine being anchored by my faith, so I Company, 4465 W. Gandy Blvd, forth a positive image to counteract p.m. at the Cohn campus. singular form of the verb meaning was trained and studied Jewish Tampa, to experience the “miracle Latino stereotypes. Enter Maria, a JetSetters: The Phyllis “to tell.” mindfulness meditation,” she said. berry” from West Africa that turns beautiful woman who provides a Borell JetSetters will listen to “The power of the story to hu- tart and savory foods and the brew- “From that realized I needed to get romantic interest as the gentlemen award-winning songwriter Stacey ing company’s beers into sweet manize and bring people together more into my body so I did training vie for her attentions. The show is Knights perform contemporary flavors. A lemon suddenly tastes at a very intimate level is extraor- in yoga to try to connect my mind in English and Spanish. jazz, pop and favorite standards on like lemonade. Cheese tastes like dinarily powerful,” she said. “So and body.” For more information about the Thursday, May 23 from 11 a.m. to frosting. The cost is $7 for mem- I think the idea of sharing stories Making Jewish Renewal an event, call Michelle Morris at noon at the Cohn campus bers and $12 for guests in advance reduces barriers and increases con- inclusive movement is crucial to (813) 352-8765 Canasta: Meet in the senior or $10 for members and $15 for nectedness.” Min-Maranda. lounge at the Cohn campus ev- Genealogical Society guests at the door. Beverages are At ALEPH, Min-Maranda is She remembers the challenges ery Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. for Family mystery: Hear about not included. working on a range of projects, in- friendly games of canasta. of applying for her first executive- a true-life mystery on Sunday, May Scavenger hunt: Discover Movie matinee: The classic cluding engaging people who may level jobs in the Jewish community 19 at 2 p.m. when guest Karen the hidden gems of downtown film series will continue with a not know about Jewish Renewal, about a decade ago before starting Franklin presents “The Stedman Tampa during a #Gather scavenger showing of “The Manchurian Can- developing the next generation as the director of Temple Beth Story: Mystery, Intrigue, Adop- hunt on Sunday, April 28 from 1-3 didate” on Wednesday, May 1 from of Jewish leaders, creating a dual Emeth. She said she faced resis- tion and DNA – Jewish Genealogy p.m. at Tampa Armature Works, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Cohn campus. narrative training about Israel and tance both due to her race and the Strategies Unravel a Family Mys- 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa. Partici- The event is free and includes a the Palestinians for its rabbinical fact that her husband is not Jewish, tery” at a meeting of the Jewish pants will use smart phones during beverage and popcorn. students and finding ways to wel- as well as not having grown up in Genealogical Society of Tampa the hunt. The cost is $10 for mem- Mah jongg: Folks can play come Jews of color. Bay. The changing nature of family bers and $15 for guests. Children and worked in the Jewish com- at both JCCs. At the Glazer JCC, history research will be highlighted are welcome and those younger Jewish Renewal emerged in the munity. drop-in sessions are Tuesdays and as participants learn how a DNA than 12 are free. late 1960s and ’70s as the counter- “I had a lot of management expe- Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. This is match enabled the discovery of an #Gather offers a mix of social and culture movement was at its peak. rience obviously, but I didn’t grow free for all members. All levels of extensive family history that recon- interactive activities for those in The movement describes itself up in a JCC, I didn’t run summer players are welcome. At the Cohn nected living family members after their 20s, 30s and 40s of all faiths. as combining “the socially pro- camps, I didn’t do youth groups,” campus, there is free open play 100 years of separation. Franklin For more info or to RSVP, visit: gressive values of egalitarianism, Min-Maranda said. “I didn’t have Tuesdays and Thursdays from is director of family research at the www.bryanglazerfamilyjcc.com/ the joy of Hasidism, the informed all the normal resume for a tradi- 1:30-3:30 p.m. Leo Baeck Institute and is a former gather or https://www.jcccohncam- do-it-yourself spirit of the havurah News talk: This discussion tional Jewish professional. I wasn’t co-chair of the board of governors pus.com/programs/young-adults group exploring “hot button” issues movement, and the accumulated welcomed with open arms. I faced of JewishGen. The society will You can also contact Lisa Robbins wisdom of centuries of tradition.” a lot of resistance.” meet at Gulf Coast Jewish Family of the day meets at both JCCs, led at [email protected] Jewish Renewal emerged from Though she initially became & Community Services, 14041 Icot by Pat Renfroe and explores “hot or (813) 769-4723. the havurah movement, indepen- Jewish through the Reform move- Blvd., Clearwater. A social with button” issues of the day. The group dent prayer and study groups that refreshments and library access at the Glazer JCC meets every JWV ment, she believes the Jewish begins at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Volunteers needed: The were lay-led and provided an Renewal is the only place she can For information about the or- April 30 topic will be the infrastruc- Jewish War Veterans Post 373 is intimate alternative to the more fully embrace all her identities ganization or for directions to the ture and the May 7 topic will be a seeking veterans and non-veterans, hierarchical synagogue structure. openly. meeting call Bruce Hadburg at continuation of that discussion. The male and female, who would like ALEPH lists 52 organizations, “I am in and part of multiple (727) 796-7981 or email him at Cohn Campus group will meet on to help permanent live-in disabled individuals and synagogues in its identities simultaneously, and [email protected]. Friday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. to veterans at the Tampa VA Hospital. directory of Jewish Renewal com- that’s what ALEPH has room for,” noon to discuss political platforms. For details regarding the post and munities including Or Ahavah, led she said. “It’s the first place that I World of Books Club: Active Adults This the latest post activities, visit www. by Rabbi Debrah Shenefelt, in the feel has the possibility of allow- club will meet at both JCCS. The All programs listed are either jwvtampa.org. Tampa Bay area. ing me to be fully myself. We’re group meets at the Glazer JCC on at the Maureen & Douglas Cohn Contact Commander Larry Prior to working at ALEPH, not there yet, but the possibility Jewish Community Campus, 13009 Tuesday, May 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. Jasper at (813) 404-5616 or email Min-Maranda served as the di- is there.” Community Campus Drive, or at to discuss “The Falconer” by Dana [email protected]. the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 Czapnik. The next meeting at the N. Howard Ave. To RSVP or for Cohn Campus is on Wednesday, more information on programs at May 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. to discuss either center, contact Pnina Lever- the same book. Refreshments will more at (813) 291-2253 or pnina. be provided. [email protected]. All Plugged In: Get to know your registrations should be completed smart device, be it a phone or tablet, before events begin. at a workshop where techy folks Boat adventure: Active give tips and advice at the Glazer

Participants at a recent Plugged-In workshop at the Glazer JCC appreciated one-on-one help from tech-savvy professionals as they learned about useful apps like Brain Games, SOS, MDLive and more. The Plugged-in workshops are part of the JCCs’ Active Adult programming. PAGE 14 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019

Name of business: Fit Minds | Life Changing Mental Stimulation Locations: Serving Tampa, St. Pete, Largo, Clearwater, Carrollwood, Tarpon Springs and more. We also have coaches in Alabama, Puerto Rico, Illinois, and Georgia. Q What services do you offer? A Fit Minds provides one-on-one and group cognitive stimulation for seniors and senior (L-R) Lisa Robbins, Director of Young Adult Engagement for the Tampa JCCs & Federation, Dan Fleischbein, David living communities. Steinberg, Danielle Halevi, Kory Blair, Josef Rosen, Ilana Goldenberg, Jarrod Bray, Lauren Dunayer, Jennifer Scher, Lennie Fit Minds’ effectively Friedman, community member Les Barnett, Ella Shenhav, Andrea Cohen, Jennifer Feld, Scot Seplowe, Honor Rodgers, supports a wide-range of Diana Lott, Arda Goker and Emilie Fregger. Not pictured: Mark Finkelstein, Sara Gans, and Jordyn Schwersky. cognitive abilities; from independent seniors to Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute 2019 graduates those challenged with Alzheimer’s and other A class of 21 young profes- Leadership Training Institute, is and youngest woman president of types of mild, moderate, and advanced dementia. Volumes of sionals graduated from this year’s one of the signature programs of the Tampa Jewish Federation in research supports the efficacy of cognitive stimulation. In the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership the Tampa Jewish Federation and 1980 at the age of 30. United Kingdom, if you have any diagnosis of dementia, their Institute during the opening night the Jewish Federation of Pinellas Anyone interested in contribut- National Health Guidelines prescribe cognitive stimulation. of the Tampa Bay Jewish Film and Pasco Counties, providing an ing to the Hope Cohen Barnett Festival. innovative leadership development Leadership Institute fund, should Fit Minds, Personal Trainer for the Mind™, is especially popular for Graduates celebrated with a experience designed to inspire contact Beth Levin, TOP director seniors living in private residences because it is delivered at home, champagne toast with community young professionals to get involved of philanthropy at beth@topjew- one-on-one, by a certified Fit Minds Coach. Our proprietary leaders and participated in a special and take on leadership roles in the ishfoundation.org or call (813) platform enables cognitive exercises to be customized to each graduation ceremony before the Tampa Bay Jewish community. 961-9090. senior’s level of cognition and families receive monthly reporting start of the film festival. The program was renamed For more information about ap- on cognitive abilities and engagement. This new group of emerging after community member Leslie plying for the 2019-2020 leader- In the Tampa/St. Pete area, Fit Minds partners with nearly 20 senior Jewish leaders spent the last five J. Barnett set up an endowment ship institute class, beginning in living communities. Many welcome the public to join them when months studying key areas of fund at the TOP Jewish Founda- the fall, contact Lisa Robbins in they offer Fit Minds group sessions. leadership and learning about the tion to support the program in Tampa at (813) 769-4723 or lisa. local Jewish community and its perpetuity to honor his beloved [email protected]; or Q Why do customers select your business? agencies. wife and mother of his children, Emilie Socash in Pinellas/Pasco at A Customers tell us they choose Fit Minds for six key reasons: The Hope Cohen Barnett Leader- Hope Cohen Barnett who passed (727) 530-3223 or email esocash@ 1) Our coaches are college educated and certified. ship Institute, formerly the Jewish away last June. She was the first jewishpinellas.org. 2) All of our programs are delivered in person. 3) Our programs offer unique content. 4) Track record of success in Canada and the US. Coalition dismayed lawmakers won’t take up hate crimes bill The Florida Hate Crime Coalition, spearheaded Tampa JCCs and Federation and Tampa Rabbinical 5) Affordable price point. by the Anti-Defamation League and more than 150 Association. 6) Monthly reporting to track cognitive levels and engagement. members strong, said it is deeply disappointed by the Other local individuals and groups that have signed Florida Legislature’s failure to move forward critical onto the coalition include: Tampa Police Chief Brian Q How did the business get started? hate crime legislation. Dugan, Clearwater Police Chief, Daniel Slaughter, the A Janet Knupp was inspired to bring Fit Minds to the US from Neither the Senate Criminal Justice Committee, city of Tampa Office of Human Rights, Pinellas County Canada, after seeing the impact of cognitive stimulation on her chaired by Sen. Keith Perry, nor the House Criminal Office of Human Rights, St. Petersburg Police Depart- mother who had Lewy Body, a form of dementia. With coaching Justice Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. James Grant, ment and Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, several times per week, Janet’s mom, Mildred, began reading and scheduled the bill – Senate Bill 940/House Bill 743 Three people, representing communities now not writing again and even started doing math, something she never – for a hearing this legislative session, according to a protected by the state’s hate crime law, explained the liked! She developed meaningful relationships with her coaches statement from the Coalition on April 15. need for the legislation. who she saw several times per week. Her hallucinations and During the 2017-18 session, the Senate Criminal “On Nov. 2, my daughter, Maura Binkley, lost her paranoia markedly decreased. It gave Janet peace of mind to know Justice Committee heard and voted in favor of a nearly life in a shooting at a Tallahassee yoga studio where college educated, certified coaches were engaging her Mom and identical bill. the perpetrator specifically targeted women – a treating her with dignity. “For close to 30 years, Florida’s hate crime laws gender-based hate crime,” said Jeff Binkley, founder, After serving as a Strategic Advisor for Fit Minds Cognitive Health through mandatory penalty reclassification have rec- Maura’s Voice. Adding such protections, he said, al- Products Canada, Janet developed a US strategy, added offerings ognized the special fear and harm inflicted on entire lows everyone “the freedom to live our lives without and in 2017 became CEO of the wholly independent Fit Minds in communities by offenses committed because of race, fear of being attacked simply because of who we are; the US. color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and yes, freedom of individual expression.” mental disability, national origin, or advanced age. Jeanette Jennings, founder of TransKids Purple Q Tell us an interesting fact about your business: The Legislature’s continuing failure to provide the Rainbow Foundation added, “Anyone who is targeted A Janet’s mom lived at Allegro Hyde Park. Their remarkable staff same protections to Floridians victimized because of in Florida specifically because of the outward expres- and the Fit Minds group sessions and one-on-one sessions that physical disability, gender, or gender identity is inex- sion of their gender identity currently has no protection Mom accessed helped her maintain an excellent quality of life. plicable, and it conveys the deeply disturbing message under our hate crime law. Many expect transgender Janet’s mom’s picture is still on the Allegro corporate website that our state is indifferent to the destructive impact people to better conform and transition into society. It because she looks and was so happy! of these crimes on them and their communities,” said is society that needs to transition.” Sheri Zvi, ADL Florida Regional Director. Tony DePalma, director of Public Policy, Disability Q If your business were a book, song or famous artwork, what The coalition is comprised of law enforcement agen- Rights Florida, said current law also does not adequate- would it be and why? cies and public officials, religious organizations, and ly protect those with certain disabilities. “Ensuring that A “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Benny Goodman. Because Janet’s mom other not-for-profit groups from throughout Florida. Florida’s statutory definition of disability is as broad and dad loved dancing and despite having dementia, her mom Tampa Bay area Jewish organizations that are in this regard as the Americans with Disabilities Act danced in the last month of life. And because her mom could not members of the coalition include: Hillel of the Florida (ADA) intends for it to be is an important step in dig- listen to this song without smiling and tapping her foot. Suncoast, Jewish Community Relations Council of nifying the existence and experiences of all Floridians Q Do you have a personal or professional motto? the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties, with disabilities,” he said. A Janet’s lifetime motto has been ““As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands – one for helping yourself, the aims to pick up the mantle of leg- “Golda’s Balcony” tells one of the other for helping others.” – Audrey Hepburn INDEPENDENCE • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE endary authors such as Saul Bellow most amazing stories of the 20th Q What has been your biggest success to date? Tweens, teens and adults can try and Philip Roth as he makes his de- century: The rise of Golda Meir A Partnering with some of the best senior living communities in the their skills solving puzzles in the but with a nuanced and provocative from Russian schoolgirl to Ameri- Tampa/St. Pete area to provide cognitive stimulation programming. escape rooms that will be open all tale of materialism, tradition, faith, can schoolteacher to a leader of And, the joy we have brought to families and seniors. It makes it afternoon. Typically, participants and the search for meaning in con- international politics as the fourth all worth it when you hear things like: “I cried tears of joy when I work in teams to find the clues and temporary American life. Cohen is Prime Minister of Israel. Much of saw my mom interacting with her granddaughters… This was the solve the puzzles and riddles to a professor of comparative culture the focus of this stage play is on first time she acted like a grandma in two years,” Cindy Larvie, save each other before time runs at New York University and seem- the period surrounding the 1973 daughter of mother diagnosed with Dementia. out. Folks can repeat the quest as ingly at the zenith of his life. But Yom Kippur War when Israel was many times as desired. his world begins to crack when he attacked by Egypt and Syria. A Q What’s the nicest thing a customer has said to you about your Israeli music all afternoon will be is visited by a series of strange and rare, multi-camera shoot from the business/service? spun by DJ John Wendleken and inexplicable visions involving an play’s original run starring award- A “My family and I are grateful to have wonderful coaches who there will be food trucks and snack ancient religious ritual that forces winning actress Tovah Feldshuh in work with Mom on a weekly basis. We especially enjoy the reports stations where folks can purchase him to question his beliefs. Nam- the one-woman show was recently that show us her engagement with various subjects and love to see falafel, tabbouleh, hummus and dar’s book, which was written in unearthed and assembled into this how the Fit Minds staff always put a smile on her face. Thank you, other favorite Israeli treats. Hebrew, won Israel’s top literary riveting motion picture. Michele and Janet, for genuinely caring about Mom.” Christi R. Other special features include a award in 2015. JCC on the Cohn Campus is an Harrington, Daughter of Mother diagnosed with Dementia Skype session with award winning Another treat will be a showing outdoor/indoor facility, so the cel- Israeli author Ruby Namdar, who of “Golda’s Balcony,” a favorite ebration will go on rain or shine. To reach Fit Minds | Life Changing Mental Stimulation, will discuss his first novel, “The of the recently completed Tampa For more information, visit www. call: (813) 282-8282, email:[email protected], Ruined House.” Namdar creates a Bay Jewish Film Festival. Shot jewishtampa.com or call (813) website: www.fitminds.net character, Andrew P. Cohen, who from the long-running stage play, 264-9000. APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA A PAGE 15 Born Ehrich Weiss and son of a rabbi, Harry Houdini’s magical life told in new Atlanta museum exhibition MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 12TH Henry Houdini, the son of a rabbi who became the world’s most fa- mous magician, is the subject of an original exhibition at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta. “Inescapable: The Life and Legacy of Harry Houdini,” opened Save April 14 and will run through Aug. * 11. 20% Featuring artifacts, photos and on Mother’s Day archival records, many on loan Flowers & Gifts from private collections, “Ines- capable” showcases the incredible story of how this Hungarian Jewish immigrant, Ehrich Weiss, transformed himself into an inter- Mother’s Embrace™ national superstar. 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Courtesy William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum “It gives visitors a deeper un- A photograph of Housini executing his famous water escape. derstanding of how the Houdini FREE PLACEMENT SERVICE story fits into the saga of Jewish as original apparatus that he used tors can try out some of Houdini’s immigration in the late 19th century in his performances. magic tricks, including the world’s Michelle and how the technological innova- • On the Cutting Edge – investi- smallest version of Houdini’s big- & her dad Allow me to tions of his time enabled his rise gates his exploration of new tech- gest illusion – making a five-ton to stardom,” says Leslie Gordon, nologies and features clips from his elephant “vanish.” executive director of the Breman film career and a chance to listen to During the exhibition’s run, The help you find Museum. a rare recording of his voice. Breman will offer supplementary In addition to the exploration of • Houdini’s Third Act: Exposing programming including several a new home his early life, sections include: Frauds – showcases his crusade speakers and family events. This • Setting the Stage – describes against deceptive spiritual medi- includes Magical Mondays a series the struggles of Houdini’s early ums. of kid’s events featuring magical for your aging life and the difficulties faced by his • The Final Bow/Curtain Call – activities, stories and projects. Michelle Krys Cohen father, artifacts include a Hebrew sets the record straight on the The museum is located at 1440 St. Petersburg Senior bible that belonged to Rabbi Weiss. events that led to his death and Spring St. NW in Atlanta. For more loved one. • The Self Liberator – featuring explores the séances to contact him information including admission Placement Advisor cost and hours, go to www.thebre- a display of reproduction posters, by his wife, Bess. Independent RetIRement CommunItIes • photos and press clippings, as well Throughout the exhibition, visi- man.org or call (678) 222-6700. AssIsted LIvIng CommunItIes • ALzheImeR’s & SPACECRAFT memoRy CARe CommunItIes • In-home CARe • • CONTINUED from FRONT PAGE put our flag on the moon,” he said. shoRt-teRm RespIte CARe • emeRgenCy The control room and its spectators, as well as Rivlin Kahn announced that a task force would meet im- and his guests, sang Israel’s national anthem, “Hatik- mediately to start setting the plan in motion. dIsChARge • out-of-town ReLoCAtIons vah,” together following the crash. The spacecraft was developed in response to the The size of a compact car, the craft weighed about Google Lunar X Prize competition, which challenged 727-512-0909 1,300 pounds at launch, most of which was fuel. It took nongovernmental groups to land a spacecraft on the off from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 21 aboard a SpaceX moon. That challenge finished last year, without a [email protected] Falcon 9 rocket. It used the gravity of the earth and then winner of the $30 million prize. But the prize commit- the moon to make its way to the lunar surface, traveling tee on Friday announced that it would award SpaceIL over 3.4 million miles in its orbits around the earth and a $1 million “Moonshot Award” for its achievements. another 1 million around the moon. “SpaceIL’s mission not only touched the Moon, it The craft’s landing time was listed on the electronic touched the lives and hearts of an entire world that arrivals timetable board at Ben Gurion International was watching,” said XPRIZE founder and executive Airport near Tel Aviv alongside other flights. chairman Peter Diamandis.ia when the space shuttle Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, entered the control room exploded during re-entry. moments before the scheduled landing and greeted the scientists and technicians. They took their seats in the front row of the viewing room outside of the control room. SpaceIL co-founders Yonatan Winetraub, Kfir Damari and Yariv Bash also sat together in the front row. Before the landing attempt, the SpaceIL team remem- bered Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut, who died in 2003 aboard the space shuttle Columbia. The next day, SpaceIL said “a technical glitch in one of Beresheet’s components triggered the chain of events” that led to its crash. “Israel Aerospace Industries, together with SpaceIL, built the first Israeli spacecraft, Beresheet, which suc- ceeded in traveling 400,000 kilometers (248,548.5 miles) from Israel until it touched the moon,” said Harel Locker, chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries. That alone, he said, “is a tremendous technological achievement for the State of Israel, which is now among only seven superpowers who have reached this close to the moon. This project lasted eight years and contributed significantly to the Israeli space industry, which today became one of the leading space industries in the world. Space travel is infinite, exciting, and inspirational.” Kahn, who gave a large amount of the $100 million required for the Beresheet moonshot, said on Channel 12’s “Meet the Press” that the quest would continue. “We started something and we need to finish it. We’ll PAGE 16 A JEWISH PRESS of TAMPA APRIL 19 - MAY 2, 2019 The kids are all right-wing: How Israel’s younger voters have grown more conservative By LAURA E. ADKIN and BEN SALES years protesting against African cent and 33 percent, respectively, JTA news service asylum seekers in her Tel Aviv preferred his more centrist rival, Like lots of millennials who have neighborhood. In 2017, she said “A Benny Gantz. catapulted to fame, May Golan Palestinian state is a terror state.” “There are young people who got her start on the internet, blog- She has appeared on Fox News’ like Netanyahu’s ideology,” Eli ging about life in her South Tel “Hannity” and criticized Hillary Hazan, a Likud campaign spokes- Aviv neighborhood. From there Clinton. man, told the Jewish Telegraphic she gained a platform as a social In other words, Golan is staunchly Agency. “They see the diplomatic activist, with 25,000 followers on right wing. She’s also a lot like many achievements of Netanyahu and Facebook and 16,300 on Twitter. Israeli Jews of her generation. believe in him. Those are the facts On April 9, hours before she While American millennials have and that’s the reality.” won a seat in Israel’s Knesset, she a reputation for liberal politics, In addition to Likud, Israel’s reached out to voters in one last young Israeli Jews have gone the youngest Jewish voters – they are Facebook video. opposite direction over time. For at increasingly Orthodox due to high “The right wing government is least the past 10 years, these voters birth rates in the haredi Orthodox in danger,” she warned viewers, have identified as right wing at much and religious communities – likely Graphic by Laura E. Adkins/JTA wearing a T-shirt with the words higher levels than their parents. helped Israel’s two haredi parties The percentage of Israeli 18- to 34-year-olds who self-identify as right wing is According to the 2018 Israeli pick up three additional Knesset consistently higher than the percentage of the general electorate, according to “Netanyahu. Right-wing. Strong. data from a survey by the Israel Democracy Institute. Successful.” emblazoned in blue Democracy Index (an annual study seats (for a total of 16) in the elec- and white block letters. by the Israeli Democracy Institute, tion. Other right-wing parties likely litical science professor. led many young Jewish Israelis to “There could be a leftist govern- a nonpartisan Israeli think tank), benefited from the younger, more The trend might have to do with resent any leader who is willing ment here,” she said. “We have so approximately 64 percent of Israeli religious vote as well. the events that shaped their forma- to cede any more land currently many hopes and dreams. We have Jews aged 18-34 identify as right Younger voters in Israel have tive years. An 18-year-old Israeli under Israeli control. Since some of hoped for a secure future, to return wing, compared to 47 percent been disproportionately right-wing wasn’t alive during the heyday of this group has served in the army, governance and sovereignty from of those 35 and older. An Israeli for a while. the peace process in the 1990s, nor successive wars in Gaza have only the legal activism that’s strangling Democracy Institute survey con- “I cannot tell you whether they when the Israeli left last won an hardened that perception. us, and those leftist nonprofits that ducted one week before the April are more to the right because young election, in 1999. “They were born after the Oslo end up making the most important 10 election likewise found a direct people tend to be more radical, and Young Israelis grew up during process started, they were exposed decisions here.” correlation between age and sup- certainly the left right now doesn’t the second intifada, which saw hun- to the bloodshed during the second Golan, one of 35 incoming legis- port for Prime Minister Benjamin offer a radical left-wing worldview, dreds of Israelis killed in suicide intifada, they are coming right after lators for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: 65 percent of Israeli or because they are just young bombings. The aftermath of the military service,” Hermann said. Netanyahu’s Likud party, will be Jews aged 18-24, and 53 percent and this will change,” said Tamar 2005 disengagement from Gaza, Hazan, the Likud spokesman, one of the youngest members of the of those 25-34, favored Netanyahu Hermann, co-editor of the annual which occurred when this group said that “people who grew up in the Knesset at age 32. She has spent winning re-election, while 17 per- Israeli Democracy Index and a po- was between 4 to 20 years old, has middle of the Al-Aqsa intifada don’t trust the Palestinians, don’t believe in peace. They really want there to be peace, but there is no partner.” For younger religious Zionist voters in particular, the disengage- ment, which displaced some 8,000 Jewish settlers, “was considered an absolutely devastating moment that they’ve vowed never to return to,” Dahlia Scheindlin, an Israeli political analyst and a public opin- ion expert, told JTA. “The general narrative is, we gave up this land, they sent rockets in return,” Scheindlin said. “The national religious have considered it a national trauma ever since then.” Scheindlin said that what young- er voters haven’t experienced might matter even more. “There’s been no peace process, no handshakes, no agreements,” she said. “Any negotiations have been zero-expectation negotiations.” But along with being children of the conflict, this cohort is shaped by their religiosity. A larger per- centage of young Israelis is haredi Orthodox and religious Zionist than in previous generations, and religious Jewish Israelis tend to be more right wing. “[How religious you are] is the best predictor of whether someone is left, right or center,” Scheindlin said. And the age divide is growing, she added, “given that religious people have more children and higher population growth.” Right-wing parties have also at- tracted young voters because they prefer the same platform: social media. Netanyahu is most comfort- able tweeting and posting videos to Facebook. Those happen to also be networks popular with young Israelis. “Bibi hates interviews and he very much prefers to have a com- pletely controlled narrative, which is why he’s made enthusiastic use of social media,” Scheindlin said. “Every word is measured. Two of his closest advisers are his social media advisers. So much of his personality is on social media.” So did Jewish millennials deliver Netanyahu this election? It’s a bit too soon to tell. But Scheindlin said that while exact figures aren’t out yet, it’s safe to assume that the right wing had youth on its side. “I don’t think a Likud victory will be driven by young people because religiosity will scatter their votes” across a variety of right-wing par- ties, she said, “but they will defi- nitely be helping a right-wing bloc.”