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Helene Judith “Judy” Alson (née Tessler), age 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, in Lake Mary, Florida, from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. Her passing marks the end of a long goodbye that spanned seven years, during which her family cherished many meaningful moments together. Born on Nov. 7, 1948, in Patterson, New Jersey, Judy grew up with a love for creativity and communication that would shape both her personal and professional life. She pursued her passion for fashion... Full story
Miss Wendy Sharon Elkes, 53, passed away peacefully April 15, 2025, at her Maitland, Florida home following a brief illness. Miss Elkes was born June 12, 1971, in Lakewood, New Jersey with her family moving to the Orlando area in 1973. Miss Elkes is predeceased by her mother Barbara (Halpren) Elkes of blessed memory. Miss Elkes has been a teacher in the Seminole County School’s for more than 25 years. She was a member of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Miss Elkes is survived by her loving father, Edwin Elkes of Lake Mary, Florida; her devoted s... Full story
Mr. Howard Freeman, 80, Palm Harbor, Florida passed away peacefully at Arden Courts, Palm Harbor, on April 28, 2025, following a brief illness. Mr. Freeman was born June 21, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey to the late Harris and Ann (Tecler) Freeman of blessed memory. Mr. Freeman retired from Shell Oil Company as their purchasing agent. He and his wife, Sue (Gross) Freeman, of blessed memory, moved to the Orlando area in 1987 from New Jersey. He was a proud United States Army veteran. Graveside Service with military honors for Mr. Freeman were... Full story
Mr. Mark (Menchen) Fuchs, 72, Maitland, Florida passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at AdventHealth Orlando following a brief illness. Mr. Fuchs was born Dec. 26, 1952 in Tel Aviv, Israel to the late Michael and Ilona (Jakubovitz) Fuchs of blesses memory. Mr. Fuchs worked and retired Business IT with Reuters Commutations. Mr. Fuchs is survived by his devoted children, Dr. Travis (Jasmina) Fuchs of College Park, Florida and Dr. Ashley (Alex Ahlberg) Fuchs of Danbury, Connecticut; beloved brothers; Harvey Fuchs of Staten Island, New York, Murray... Full story
It is with great sadness that the Levene family announces that Howard Levene , born June 11, 1937, died peacefully among close family on April 17, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Howard is survived by his loving wife Carole of 47 years, devoted daughters Lisa Horowitz (Jeff) of Palm City, Florida; Susie Langer of Pleasantville, New York; grandsons Tyler Horowitz, Jack Weitzman and Nick Weitzman; beloved sister Rita Cohen of Lake Worth, Florida; and beloved great niece Deedy Dagot of Winter Park,... Full story
It is with great sadness that the Pariser family announces that Dr. Debbi Pariser died peacefully among close family on April 7, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Pariser lived an amazing life, doting on family and friends. She was born Aug. 18, 1949, in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Max and Bette (Finkle) Rovner of blessed memory. Dr. Pariser is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Dr. David Praiser of Maitland, Florida; devoted daughters, Marea Pariser of Brooklyn, New York and... Full story
Betty L. Stone, 99, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2025. She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Stone (Dr. Mark Glazer), Debbie Stone (David Glaser) and her four granddaughters, Kim Goldstein (Coye Kistler), Sarah Glaser, Emily Glaser and Natalie Glazer. She was married for 48 years to Dr. Arthur Stone, a periodontist and a captain in the U.S. Navy and a WWII veteran who pre-deceased her. Betty was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 1, 1925, and w... Full story
(JTA) — Israel’s government approved a plan on Sunday to conquer and occupy the Gaza Strip, a major expansion of its military campaign there and a sign that the war is far from ending. The plan passed unanimously in Israel’s cabinet despite warnings by the country’s military chief that it will endanger the lives of the hostages still held by Hamas. It will also trigger an extensive call-up of military reservists, many of whom have already served for extended periods during the war. The plan was approved alongside a new structure for deliver...
(JNS) — The third round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program took place in Oman last Saturday as the United States hopes to restrain the Islamic Republic through negotiations. The talks have garnered mixed reactions from Israel supporters, with some calling for a wait-and-see approach and others, viewing past as prologue, warning that Iran will only use the talks to buy time, rebuild its capabilities and persist in its malign activities. To Western thinking negotiation means compromise and reconciliation, but Iran’s ayatollahs see it as a way t...
Ariel Sharon — 2001-2006 The 2005 “disengagement” from Gaza was, for Ariel Sharon, the antithesis of both his nature, as well as life’s direction. Born in 1928 on moshav Kfar Malal to obdurate, mistrustful Russian parents, he was instilled with a deep-seated disdain for Arabs, amplified by the 1929 riots. He developed an inordinate sense of self-confidence and a compulsive work ethic, focusing deeply on details and an uncanny knowledge of Israel’s terrains. He was recognized for his analytical military brilliance, having served in every Isr...
(JTA) — An amendment saying that criticism of the Israeli government is not antisemitic was added to the Antisemitism Awareness Act today in a Senate committee hearing. The amendment was proposed by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Jewish progressive leader, and approved in a 12-11 vote in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The committee adjourned before voting on the bill itself and another piece of legislation, the Protecting Students on Campus Act, which would require schools to share information about how s...
IDF intercepts drone smuggling assault rifles from Egypt By JNS Staff (JNS) — The Israel Defense Forces intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle weapons from Egypt into Israeli territory late on Monday night. IDF surveillance teams identified the UAV entering Israeli airspace. Israeli forces promptly downed the drone and, upon examination, discovered it was transporting 10 M-16 assault rifles, as well as ammunition. The seized arms were handed over to security personnel for further investigation. This event is part of a broader pattern of rece...
Hamas has released Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, back to Israel under a deal reached with the United States. The release, conducted Monday evening in Gaza, may inaugurate a new phase in the hostage crisis that has consumed Israel since Hamas attacked on Oct. 7, 2023, taking 250 captives and opening the war in Gaza. “I’m very happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who until recently most thought was no longer living, thought was dead, is going to be rel...
