Articles from the January 2, 2015 edition
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A traveling Chanukah celebration for Rabbi Adler
Ten friends of Ohev Shalom's Rabbi Emeritus Rudolph Adler made the trip down to Dr. Phillips on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 for a Chanukah luncheon with the rabbi at the Sutton Home facility where he is...
Thank you, Tauber family!
The Jewish Pavilion says thank you to the Tauber family of Congregation Ohev Shalom, for visiting the residents at Oakmonte Village Assisted Living Community on the fourth night of Chanukah. The...
'DDD' Students order dinner in Hebrew
"Dinner, Daber and Dvar," also known as "DDD," is a new Jewish educational opportunity for all Jewish eighth-12th graders, regardless of synagogue membership. Shown here are Andy Brenner, Robyn Kast...
By 'Homely' ancient rock adds evidence of King David's existence
NEW YORK (JTA)—Dimly lit, the stone slab, or stele, doesn’t look particularly noteworthy, especially when compared to the more lavish sphinxes, jewelry and cauldrons one encounters en route to the room where it is installed. Indeed, in a Twitter pos...
Take a girls' week out in Israel with JNF
Jewish National Fund (JNF) is hosting its Queen of Sheba Mission, the only trip available that brings American and Israeli women together, will depart for Israel for seven days on March 15, 2015. JNF missions are known to inspire and connect...
One position open in RAISE program
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando’s RAISE program (Recognizing Abilities and Inclusion of Special Employees) is accepting online applications until January 7, 2015. New positions open periodically during the year as RAISE employees find j...
New Kibbutz Ohev Enrichment program at COS
The Kibbutz Ohev Enrichment program is open to any Jewish kindergarten to seventh grader regardless of synagogue membership and takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Kibbutzniks focus on taking...
My Holocaust Revenge-Part II
The following is the second part of an excerpted from “Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survivor to Presidents’ Tailor” (Regnery) by Martin Greenfield with Wynton Hall. Greenfield, an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor, owns and operates Martin Green...
Germany to fund warships for Israel
(JNS.org)—Germany’s government said Monday that it plans to fund the Israeli navy’s purchase of four corvette warships from the German firm Thyssen Krupp. The funding agreement was reached between the two countries in November, and the German gover...
Weekly roundup of world briefs from JTA
Two teens arrested in firebombing that severely injured Israeli girl JERUSALEM (JTA)—Two Palestinian teens were arrested in connection with a firebombing that left an 11-year-old Israeli girl fighting for her life. The Israel Defense Forces and t...
Near major oil spill, a solar field grows in Israel
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA)-In the sun-parched fields near where the largest oil spill in Israeli history poured millions of liters of crude oil into the desert on Dec. 4, an ambitious effort is...
Sledding and Grand Menorah lights-all part of the festivities
Mayor Teresa Jacobs was delighted to light the menorah and celebrate the holidays at the Chanukah Family Winter Festival & Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Chabad of South Orlando. More than 400...
Jewish Pavilion volunteers recognized
One hundred and fifty people enjoyed the Dec. 11,2014 JP Connection's Luncheon honoring members and volunteers. Pictured are Norma Ball and Pam Ruben receiving their awards at JP Connections. "Both...
You're never too old for a bear (and a hug)
Jewish Pavilion Chanukah party guests Laura at Westminster Towers is 103 years old, and Rose at Terra Vista Rehabilitation (photo at right) is a mere 104 years old. Both women enjoyed receiving...
