Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice
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(The Nosher via JTA)-If you are looking for a light, healthy appetizer to brighten your table, this sweet potato hummus is bursting with flavor. Because of its high protein and fiber content, it will help control your appetite and mood. My 450-pound ad-man dad named it the caviar of hummus-exclaiming that it was almost illegal for something so nutritious to be this delicious. "All the gusto without all the Jewish guilt," my dad complimented, paraphrasing his award-winning slogan for Schlitz... Full story
Melanie K. Jackson, age 69, of Winter Springs, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at South Seminole Hospital in Longwood. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she was born on Oct. 27, 1947, to the late Jack and Anne Axman Ebers. A homemaker in Oviedo, she married her husband, Jerry Jackson, on Dec. 4, 1991. Melanie and her family relocated to the Orlando area from Long Island in 1981, and were long-time members of Congregation Beth Am. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Lisa Newman of Winter Springs and Randi... Full story
Aaron Luft, age 96, of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 10, 1920, to the late Kalman and Yetta Horn Luft. A high school graduate, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and had a career as a roofer, relocating to the Orlando area in the 1980s. He is survived by his wife of nearly 71 years, Sarah; and his daughters, Arlene (Marc) Koondel of Boynton Beach, and Caren (Larry) Poster of San Diego. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.... Full story
Norman J Steinhart, age 92, of Longwood, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at Hospice of the Comforter in Altamonte Springs. Mr. Steinhart was born in Buffalo, New York, on Oct. 9, 1924, to the late Charles and Ethel Hyman Steinhart. Following high school, Norman served in the 464th Fighter Squadron during World War II in Asia. He saw action in Japan, China and the Ryukyu Islands earning, among others, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with three Bronze Stars. Following the War, he married the former Merlyn Glaser, who survives him. Norman was... Full story
NABLUS, West Bank (JTA)-The "Mountain of Fire." The "terror capital" of the West Bank. This city has earned its militant nicknames with generations of violent resistance, whether aimed at the Ottomans, the British, the Israelis or the current Palestinian Authority government. Nablus may not seem like an ideal destination for an upscale California-style cafe. But owner John Saadeh is optimistic after opening Jasmine Cafe here in August. He is following a business plan that has worked for him... Full story
Anti-Trump ad in Florida substitutes ‘Jews’ for ‘Muslims’ in candidate’s anti-immigrant speech (JTA)—An anti-Trump ad that substitutes the word “Jews” for “Muslims” in an anti-immigrant speech by the presidential candidate is running in the swing state of Florida. A similar ad running in Utah substitutes “Mormons” for Muslims. The ads were launched by TruthPAC, a new super PAC launched Friday by Dick Brass, a former executive at Microsoft and Oracle, the Huffington Post reported. Brass told the Huffington Post he launched the PAC to prevent Tru... Full story
KARNEI SHOMRON, Judea and Samaria (JTA)-The Chicago Cubs are facing the Cleveland Indians in a historic World Series, and most of Israel could not care less. This Jewish settlement is different. The Neve Aliza neighborhood of Karnei Shomron is overwhelmingly American. Among the some 200 families from the United States or Canada that live here, about two dozen have roots in Chicago and Cleveland, according to residents. A main street is even nicknamed "Chicago Road." These families left behind... Full story
