Editorials ..................................... 4A Op-Ed .......................................... 5A Calendar ...................................... 6A Scene Around ............................. 9A Synagogue Directory ................ 11A JTA News Briefs ........................ 13A WWW.HERITAGEFL.COM YEAR 42, NO. 33 APRIL 20, 2018 5 IYYAR, 5778 ORLANDO, FLORIDA SINGLE COPY 75¢ S.C. 1st to define anti-Semitism laws (JNS)—South Carolina Alliance’s Working Definition became the first state to pass of Antisemitism that has been legislation to protect students adopted by 31 countries. from anti-Semitic acts. That definition states: The State Senate over- “Anti-Semitism is a certain whelmingly approved the perception of Jews, which may legislation, H3643, in a 37-4 be expressed as hatred toward vote on Thursday as part of a Jews. Rhetorical and physical larger spending package. The manifestations of antisemi- bill passed the State House of tism are directed toward Jew- Representatives in March in ish or non-Jewish individuals a 116-2 vote. South Carolina and/or their property, toward Gov. Henry McMaster has ex- Jewish community institu- pressed support for the bill and tions and religious facilities.” is expected to sign it into law. The legislation comes amid “Anti-Semitism, and the an uptick in anti-Semitic inci- forces that have led to its dents in the United States and resurgence, are not represen- on college campuses. tative of the values of South According to the Anti-Def- Carolina,” said State Repre- amation League, anti-Semitic sentative Alan Clemmons, incidents in America increased who authored the legislation. by 60 percent in 2017, and The South Carolina bill will nearly doubled on American help break down the barriers college campuses. The same in the fight against anti- report found that anti-Semitic Happy anniversary, Israel! Semitism by providing educa- incidents at non-Jewish el- tors and administrators with a ementary, middle and high clear and uniform definition schools increased 106 percent to recognize anti-Jewish big- in the same period. 70 years of Israeli achievement otry, according to the Louis “We have been dismayed D. Brandeis Center for Human by the rise of anti-Semitism, (ISRAEL21c)—Take a journey through Operation Magic Carpet begins in time. The nine recipients represent the Rights Under the Law. including harassment, intimi- the last 70 years to discover how Israel 1949 fields of Jewish studies, literature, edu- “There has been an alarm- dation and vandalism against has become one of the most creative and Some 49,000 endangered Yemenite cation, social science, medical science, ing increase in anti-Semitism Jewish students,” StandWi- innovative countries in the world. Jews, and some from countries including fine arts, exact sciences and life sciences. nationwide, and particularly thUs CEO Roz Rothstein said Israel was founded on May 14, Saudi Arabia, are airlifted to Israel in a • The Conquest of the Desert world’s on our nation’s college cam- in a statement. 1948. secret operation involving 380 flights by fair opens in Jerusalem, focusing on the puses,” stated LDB’s director “This bill adopts the State In the Hebrew calendar, it was 5 Iyar, British and American transport planes themes of reclamation and population of legal initiatives Aviva Vogel- Department definition of 5708 (which is on April 20 this year). taking off from Aden. of desert area. Some 600,000 people stein. “This bill gives South anti-Semitism and gives law • Israel is founded a few hours before The Law of Return is formally visit the fair. Carolina the tools to protect enforcement an important the British Mandate is due to expire. enacted—1950 Israel pledges to help the develop- Jewish students’ and all South tool for protecting students Eleven minutes later, the United States Israel’s Law of Return, approved by ing world—1957 Carolina students’ right to a against unlawful acts mo- becomes the first country to recognize the Knesset on July 5, entitles anyone MASHAV, Israel’s Agency for Inter- learning environment free tivated by prejudice,” she the Jewish state when it grants Israel of Jewish matrilineal descent, or a Jew- national Development Cooperation, is of unlawful discrimination.” said. “With a clear definition de facto recognition. On May 15, Egypt, ish convert, to immigrate to Israel and founded by Golda Meir after a visit to The definition included in of anti-Jewish bigotry, law Iraq, Jordan and Syria invade Israel. The obtain full citizenship. the newly independent African states, the bill is similar to the one enforcement and administra- War of Independence lasts 13 months. The law was later amended to state to share Israeli expertise with develop- used by the U.S. State Depart- tors will be better equipped to • The Supreme Court of Israel is that the same rights are also vested in ing nations. Since its establishment ment and the International prosecute and prevent hate inaugurated, the Israeli lira replaces a child and a grandchild of a Jew, the within the Foreign Ministry, MASHAV Holocaust Remembrance crimes.” the Palestinian pound, the Israeli flag spouse of a Jew, the spouse of a child of has trained close to 270,000 course becomes the state’s official flag. a Jew and the spouse of a grandchild of participants from approximately 132 • El Al, Israel’s new national airline, op- a Jew, except for a person who had been countries in Israel and abroad and has erates its maiden flight, bringing Israel’s Jewish and voluntarily changed his or developed dozens of demonstration Heritage Human first president, Prof. Haim Weizmann, her religion. projects. MASHAV provides technical and home from a diplomatic visit to Geneva. Conquering the desert—1953 emergency assistance across the globe. • The new country’s population num- • The Israel Prize, the state’s highest bers 806,000. cultural honor, is awarded for the first Timeline on page 15A Service Award It is that time of year once and long-lasting contribu- again when Heritage Florida tions to the Jewish commu- Jewish News is putting out nity. Nominees for the 2018 Congratulations to the Yom HaShoah feelers for one outstanding award are individuals who do person in the Jewish com- not look for recognition, but munity who has given his or perform tikun olan—repair- Creative Arts Contest winners her time or talent or monetary ing the world—out of internal gifts to better the Orlando Jew- motivation.” ish community. Nominations Nominations should be for the 2018 Heritage Human emailed to news@orlando- Service Award are now being heritage.com with the subject accepted and the award will be Human Service Award, or presented at the annual meet- typed on 8 1/2” x 11” paper ing of the Jewish Federation and sent by mail to Heritage of Greater Orlando in August. Florida Jewish News, Human “For more than 28 years, Service Award, 207 O’Brien individuals who have made Road, Suite 101, Fern Park, major, voluntary contribu- FL 32730. Included should tions of their talent, time, be the name and phone energy and effort to the Cen- number of the nominee, a tral Florida community have documented list of his or her been honored with the selec- accomplishments, and the tion and presentation of this name and phone number of Shown here are the children who are the winners of this year’s Yom HaShoah Creative award,” said Jeff Gaeser, editor the nominator(s). Arts Contest. The awards were presented at the annual Yom HaShoah commemoration and publisher of the Heritage. The Heritage is accepting ceremony on April 8. Last year’s recipient was Sara nominations until Friday, Stern. Former recipients have June 8. Each year the Holocaust dents who enter the contest Contest, Remembering the included Bernie Raff (2015), Center sponsors a student receive a certificate and Holocaust, provides students Loren London (2014), and creative arts contest that’s prizes are awarded to win- an opportunity to explore Nina Oppenheim (2013). open to all students (public, ning entries. The Holocaust various themes from the According to Gaeser, “Each private, and home schools) Center’s theme for the 2018 Holocaust through artistic recipient chose their own in Central Florida. All stu- Yom HaShoah Creative Arts representation. path, but made considerable PAGE 2A HERITAGE FLORIDA JEWISH NEWS, APRIL 20, 2018 MAGAL students celebrate Mitzvah Day and support community MAGAL students make birthday cards for the Foundation for Foster Children’s Celebra- Toddlers, preschoolers, and parents attending the Bagels & Blocks “me and my grown- tion Club. up” session. The Mitzvah Day birthday attire, and more. To carry which they live and learn Kindergarten through sec- “me and my grown-up” ses- “enhancing the lives of chil- cards were brought to the on the birthday party theme, about how they can help other ond-grade students in the Mei- sion also took part in the day dren in foster care through foundation, along with birth- students also collected cake people in meaningful ways. tin Alliance for Growth and after learning about mitzvot, support and advocacy to day candles, gift bags, and gift mix, frosting, and sprinkles If you are interested in Learning (MAGAL), Temple sharing snacks, singing songs, create opportunities for a cards. In all, MAGAL created throughout March to donate learning more about MAGAL, Israel and Temple Shir Sha- reading a story, and playing brighter future.” The Foun- about 25 birthday cards and to the JFS Pearlman Food please stop by the school open lom’s collaborative religious games. dation for Foster Children collected more than $350 in Pantry. Each week, MAGAL house on Sunday, April 29, school, participated in their All participants created has a Celebration Club that gift cards to help the founda- students collect food for the from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., or first annual Mitzvah Day on colorful, handmade birthday ensures children’s birthdays tion make such purchases as pantry based on a fun theme.