Articles from the September 25, 2015 edition
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Clermont Sukkot and Simchat Torah services open to community
Temple L'Chayim will host a combined Jewish Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Service that will be open to members as well as to the entire Central Florida community. Cantor Isaac Kriger and... Full story
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Life in Israel as a fighter pilot and high school principal
Colonel Chezie Sagiv spoke softly to the intimate group of people who had gathered to hear what life is like in Israel for a distinguished IDF Air Force officer, pilot and senior Air Force instructor... Full story
Where's the nearest sukkah?
A world-wide registry of sukkahs has been set up, and is listed online at www.localsukkah.org. The directory has been designed for Jews to locate a sukkah near to them, so that they can go there to eat. The idea of this service is not to list every... Full story
Pinball wizard flips to victory
When Tony Ruben joined Orlando's first pinball league this past summer, it never occurred to him that he might emerge as one of its champions. Yet, on Tuesday, Sept. 8 the Longwood resident found hims... Full story
European Jews, mindful of risks, urge aid to refugees
(JTA)-When he looks into the tired eyes of the Syrian refugees now flooding Europe's borders, Guy Sorman is reminded of his father, Nathan, who fled Germany for France just months before Adolf Hitler... Full story
Iran talk with Azerbaijan's envoy to U.S. reveals mixed feelings about nuke deal
The day after the largest sandstorm in 15 years swept through the State of Israel last week, turning the skies orange and clouding people's vision, Azerbaijan Ambassador to the U.S. Elin Suleymanov... Full story
South African MP: 'There is nothing in Israel that looks like apartheid'
(JNS.org) South African Member of Parliament Kenneth Meshoe spoke out against the claim by Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement activists that Israel is an "apartheid state." "There are... Full story
What? American women could lose their citizenship?
Noted Jewish genealogist Hal Bookbinder will discuss how American women could lose their citizenship in the early 1900s and the history of Castle Garden, the Barge Office and Ellis Island at the next... Full story
'Wine and Shine Mingle' with Jewish Academy of Orlando
The Jewish Academy of Orlando is announcing a new series of events open to the public, focusing on modern days issues of Jewish day school. These Wine & Shine Mingles will highlight topics including how a Jewish day school develops and advances its... Full story
Pot luck social at Hadassah of Williamsburg
Hadassah of Williamsburg is having a “Pot Luck” social and meeting , on Oct. 7, 2015, at noon at Parkview Pointe Clubhouse , 5650 Parkview Pointe Drive in Orlando. Share your goodies with everyone. For further information, please call Eleanore at... Full story
Kinneret Council on Aging '8 over 80' Honorary Dinner
The Kinneret Council on Aging will proudly pay tribute to eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Jewish and Central Florida community on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. “The 8 over 80 event really resonates with o... Full story
The Jewish divide: Who cares?
Let’s assume—despite evidence that polling on the issue was at best “quick and dirty,” according to one prominent analyst—that the Jewish establishment was out of step with most American Jews in opposing the Iran agreement. And let’s agree with... Full story
A clean slate
The High Holy days are designed as a time for reflection, repairing and making ready. A new year, a new set of ideas and a determination to do better than last year. Really? One day leads to another, time goes on. I hit a BIG birthday a couple of... Full story
Uncertainties
One of the principal lessons that should be taught in courses dealing with politics and public policy is the persistence of uncertainty. People who insist on telling us what will be, or what will not be, have a lot to learn. Many who claim to be... Full story
Ghosts of the past; Specters of the future
One year ago, we commemorated the beginning of the “War to End All Wars” in 1914. So traumatized were the Great Powers by both the carnage, with millions of lives lost, and the loss of treasure, that they were determined to avoid future worldwide con... Full story
How Sukkot helped me de-clutter my life
(Kveller via JTA)—Last year I performed a magic trick: I made most of my “stuff” disappear. I never considered myself a hoarder, at least not the kind worthy of a feature on late night cable TV, but I held on to things, lots and lots of thing... Full story
Palestinian killer of Americans gets a mere slap on the wrist
The Obama administration announced Sept. 8 that it is putting Mohammed Deif and three other Palestinian terrorists on its “designated terrorists” list. That’s basically a slap on the wrist—for someone who should be subjected to U.S. prosecu... Full story
What's Happening
MORNING AND EVENING MINYANS (Call synagogue to confirm time.) Chabad of South Orlando—Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. and 10 minutes before sunset; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m., 407-354-3660. Congregation Ahavas Yisrael—Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m... Full story
Calendars for the High Holidays
Special thanks to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel for the calendars they provided to the Jewish community. Seniors in facilities visited by the Jewish Pavilion were thrilled to receive their calendars... Full story
The Jews are different
Caregiving for the Jewish elderly is particularly challenging in Central Florida because very few people who work in the industry are familiar with Jewish culture. They have never heard of our... Full story
Susie Stone-a Jewish Pavilion mensch
During the high holiday season, Susie Stone (top, left) seldom goes a day without blowing the shofar. She makes an effort to play at as many Jewish Pavilion Rosh Hashanah events as possible. Susie drives all over town with her shofar, bringing... Full story
Obituary - ETHAN FREDERICK GREENE
Dr. Ethan F. Greene, age 32, of DeLand, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at Florida Hospital—Orlando. Dr. Greene was born in Livingston, New Jersey, on Oct. 10, 1982, to Peter and Rebecca Schwartz Greene. He received a doctorate in music and w... Full story
Chocolate Cranberry Challah Rolls with Citrus Sugar
The high holidays are almost over, and so by my clock time for another sweet challah recipe for the New Year. And one of the easiest ways to make a sweet, crowd-pleasing challah is to add chocolate ch... Full story
Bat Mitzvah - Julia Elizabeth Geismar
Julia Elizabeth Geismar, daughter of Clifford and Shari Geismar, and granddaughter of Robert and Rochelle Blaufox and Gustave and Judith Geismar will be called to the Torah on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015... Full story
Arab Americans look to Jews for help on Syrian refugees
ANAHEIM, Calif. (JTA)-Arab Americans advocating on behalf of Syrian refugees have found some unlikely allies in their effort to resettle families from the war-torn nation: influential Jewish groups.... Full story
