Heritage Florida Jewish News - Central Florida's Independent Jewish Voice

America and the Holocaust: A Series of Colloquies April 16, May 17, June 21, Virtual 4 p.m. -5:30 p.m. In each program, Dr. Michael Berenbaum will explore this complicated debate over America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises...

Over the years, Heritage Florida Jewish News has received hundreds of books from various sources. The genre ranges from non-fiction, fiction, history, political, the holidays, and children’s books — all Jewish of course. We have no more room to...

Following up on his promise made to Rabbi Konikov of Chabad of South Orlando and the entire Central Florida Jewish community, Rep. Darren Soto reached out to the United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to seek an investigation into the...

Kick off the spring season by booking Saturday Night Out at the Rosen JCC. The Rosen JCC offers Saturday Night Out as a way for parents to take a break and plan a night out without the kids. Kids have the opportunity for their own night of fun and...

A grand opening reception will be held on March 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. for the newest exhibition, “The Memory Project: Finding Kalman and Never Again - Again.” The program will feature Roz Jacobs and Laurie Weisman. The two exhibits combine...

Registration is open for the White Rose Essay Contest, offered by The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center. This year’s I nspiration draws from the PBS Documentary by Ken Burns, “The U.S. and the Holocaust” to answer the question...

The annual Pavilion Golf Society golf tournament will be held on Monday, May 8, at Heathrow Country Club. Hosted by the Jewish Pavilion and benefiting the Orlando Senior Help Desk, this popular tournament offers golfers a breakfast followed by a...

Chatting over breakfast is a great way to get to know people in the community. Networking is ideal for business and also good for friendship. The Jewish Chamber offers both with monthly programs that attract a wide variety of ages and professions....

I am reaching out to let you know that we are aware of the recent activity of antisemitic groups operating in and around the Orlando area. We are in contact with law enforcement and our local, state and federal legislators. White supremacy and all...

Jason Mendelsohn is hosting an event titled Raise Your Glass, a whiskey and wine awareness and fundraising event that will be held April 23, at Mercedes-Benz of Orlando, 810 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, during Head & Neck Cancer Awareness month. Prior...

Orlando Hadassah will host its annual Bunny Rosen Women’s Heart Health Luncheon and Fashion Show on Sunday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the Alfond Inn Winter Park, located at 300 E New England Ave, Winter Park. Online registration at...

Jewish Academy of Orlando’s Greatest Moment to Learn Gala: Celebrating 46 years of Jewish Education in Central Florida takes place on Sunday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m., at the Winter Park Event Center, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789. The...

Summer will be here before you know it. Now is the best time to make plans for your kids. The Rosen JCC offers Camp J from May 30 through Aug. 4. There is something here for every child. It offers General Camp, which gives kids the chance to experien...

In a recently released survey, the Anti-Defamation League confirmed empirically what many have observed anecdotally: antisemitism is on the rise in the United States. The survey found that belief in antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories has dou...

The University of Central Florida has been relatively antisemitism-free for many years. Under the leadership of Aaron Weil, Central Florida Hillel had kept any antisemitic groups from making much of a roar on campus. Under the current leadership at...