Articles from the October 31, 2014 edition
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Students at the Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrate Simchat Torah
The fall festivals concluded with the holiday of Simchat Torah, the celebration of the Torah. Students, teachers, parents and grandparents all came together to celebrate. The Jewish Academy of... Full story
The last of the Monuments Men receives recognition
Last August, the Heritage reported about the sixth surviving member of the Monuments, Fine Arts and Archives program, better known as the Monuments Men, Rouben Sami, who lives in Winter Park. The... Full story
JCC South campus (property) sold to Rosen Foundation
Correction The Heritage headline on the front page of the Oct. 31 issue, ‘JCC South sold to Rosen Foundation,’ is incorrect and misleading. The Federation, understandably, is concerned that it will lead to confusion. The Jack and Lee Rosen Sou... Full story
Beth Am honors Veterans Day 2014
Congregation Beth Am in Longwood invites all Jewish Veterans, our military men and women on active duty and their families to attend the Shabbat Morning service at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2014 in recognition of Veterans Day. Included in the invitation... Full story
Shabbat on Halloween: Horror of horrors or wonder of wonders?
LOS ANGELES (JTA)-With a borscht-curdling geshrei, Halloween this year falls on Shabbat. On a Friday night, trick-or-treaters, even Jewish ones, will be knocking. Should we open the door? Or should... Full story
Scrutiny of American Studies group's over boycott of Israel
About a year after the American Studies Association’s (ASA) widely condemned vote to endorse a boycott of Israeli academic institutions, the organization’s policy on Israel is receiving renewed scrutiny over a practical application of that vote. The... Full story
First Lake County synagogue celebrates 60 years
Congregation Beth Sholom of Leesburg is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a gala luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 2, at noon, held at Pennbrooke Fairways, 501 State Road 44, Leesburg. Sixty years ago,... Full story
Defying tradition, Hy Lake did not discriminate
In conjunction with the JCRC's Grits and Bagels Brunch, over the next few weeks, The Heritage is running a series of articles about local Jewish community members who made an impact on the Civil... Full story
JFS honors Schick with George Wolly Leadership award
JFS Orlando presents Friends of JFS Sunday Brunch in celebration of its 36th anniversary and to honor Sol Schick, recipient of the George Wolly Leadership award, on Sunday, Nov. 16 at noon at the... Full story
Israel's emerging Muslim-majority ally
Beginning in the early 1990s, Turkey became the one Muslim-majority country that maintained a robust strategic relationship with Israel. The two countries developed strong trade ties. Israel helped update the Turkish air force and Turkey allowed the... Full story
With mixed emotions
Every time I pick up a newspaper (I am of that generational bent) I hold my breath. I do the same thing in turning on the news. Matter of fact, wife Rachel will greet me with “Anything in the news about Israel?” To be a Jew and to live like a Jew... Full story
Islam and Palestine
Islam is a problem for the faithful, as well as for the rest of us. Its 1600 years of accumulated doctrines may not differ in essence from what Jews have accumulated in 2500 years or Christians in 2100 years. What is problematic, however, are all... Full story
The 'Klinghoffer' play fails to live up to the controversy
NEW YORK (JTA)—“See it. You Decide,” the Metropolitan Opera of New York exhorts in a promotional push capitalizing on the controversy over its new production of “The Death of Klinghoffer.” Well, I saw it. And I’m not sure which was more of a letdow... Full story
'The Death of Klinghoffer' an injustice to our father's memory
On Oct. 8, 1985, our 69-year-old, wheelchair-bound father, Leon Klinghoffer, was shot in the head by Palestinian hijackers on the Achille Lauro cruise ship. The terrorists brutally and unceremoniously threw his body and wheelchair overboard into the... Full story
Ex-presidents and the Jews: Carter vs. Hoover
Ex-presidents seldom take an interest in Jewish affairs, with two notable exceptions. One is Jimmy Carter, who has repeatedly clashed with the Jewish community. Another is Herbert Hoover, an unlikely ally of the Jews who passed away 50 years ago this... Full story
What's Happening - Friday, October 24 - Friday, October 31
MORNING AND EVENING MINYANS (Call synagogue to confirm time.) Chabad of South Orlando—Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. 407-354-3660. Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m., 407-644-2500. Con... Full story
Camp Barney Medintz sets Open House in Orlando
Camp Barney Medintz, summer resident camp of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, will present their annual new musical slide production in Orlando on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Jewish Academy of Orlando, beginning at 7 p.m. Jim Mittenthal,... Full story
Celebrating Shabbat at Brookdale Dr. Phillips
A Shabbat lunch was recently celebrated at Brookdale Dr. Phillips, an assisted living community, with a short service led by Jewish Pavilion Program Director Gloria Green, and assisted by volunteer... Full story
Obituary - MARJORIE A. DREAYER
Marjorie “Marge” A. Dreayer, 88, of Lake Mary and formerly of Orlando, passed away Saturday Oct. 18. She was 88 years old. She has been a resident in the Central Florida area for over 60 years and a charter member of Temple Israel and was active in... Full story
Enzian presents 16th annual Jewish Film Festival
The 16th annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival is a cinematic celebration of Jewish life, culture, and history. Six films will be shown during the weekend of Nov. 15-17. All will be shown at the... Full story
Bat Mitzvah - SARAH DANIELLE DORMAN
Sarah Danielle Dorman, daughter of Brian and Amy Dorman of Longwood, will be called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, at Congregation Beth Am. Sarah is in the seventh grade at... Full story
Scene Around
This is indeed a small world... The following is a poem titled “I’m Free.” The author is unknown to us: “Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me, I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left i... Full story
Temple Israel Sisterhood hosts bestselling author at book discussion brunch
A brunch and book discussion with author Kristin Harmel will take place at Temple Israel on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. in the Roth Social Hall. This event is sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Israel, and members of the entire community are... Full story
Jewish Pavilion's walk through the generations
"Each year, the Jewish Pavilion's A Walk in the Park, reminds us of the promise each generation has made to honor, respect and look out for our senior community," said Norma Ball, event co-chair. On... Full story
Pavilion seniors experience shared history at Lunch and Learn
While the Pavilion has been breaking bread with seniors in long-term care since 1998, there is much more to the organization beyond the challah. Executive Director Nancy Ludin noted, "Lunch and Learn... Full story