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From bowling to Harry Potter studies, golf to wine tasting, UCF offers classes for all interests. Theatre students now get the chance to create stories using odd objects and puppets. Students taking Introduction to Puppetry and Object Theatre this fall with Ayelet Golan, a visiting professor with the Israel Institute's Visiting Artists Program, are doing just that. Central Florida Hillel and Judaic Studies worked together to obtain the grant. Only a few weeks into the semester, these students... Full story
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, The Roth Family JCC will host Adeena Sussman at its Visiting Authors Series. The event will take place from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the JCC. Sussman is the co-author of 11 cookbooks, including New York Times No. 1 Bestseller "Cravings: Hungry for More" with celebrity Chrissy Tiegen. In her eagerly-anticipated, debut solo cookbook, "Sababa," Sussman, now a permanent resident of Tel Aviv, offers an intimate and transporting work, borne out of a deep love, natural curiosity and... Full story
Jewish Academy of Orlando Mac the Bee returned to the Roth Family Jewish Community Center with much fanfare. Students and faculty of Jewish Academy of Orlando and the Early Childhood Learning Center at the JCC danced, sang, and welcomed Shabbat with Mac the Bee at a campus-wide Shabbat. "We always enjoy our campus-wide Shabbats, and this time, we loved building community with the entire JFGO/JCC/JAO campus by celebrating Shabbat with our beloved mascot," added Alan Rusonik, Jewish Academy head... Full story
Even the best of medical care doesn’t change the challenges of loneliness, identity and belonging. The caring staff members and volunteers of the Jewish Pavilion bring Yiddishkeit to the door or bedside of Jewish people living in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Jewish traditions, rituals, and culturally-based activities can turn everyday existence into a life of meaning, celebration, and connection. Seniors who cannot live at home on their own are likely to encounter many challenges in the long-term care setting. As people b... Full story
IAC Orlando regional manager Idit Lotringer has a full calendar of events through next May for the Israeli-American Council in Orlando and she has a new program manager to assist her. Ziva Kurlansik came to Orlando five years ago with her husband, Aaron, and two children. She was born and raised in Northern Israel and completed her IDF service as a signals intelligent officer. She has been instrumental in creating the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Orlando chapter. "I'm excited to join the IAC team... Full story
Carolyn Dorfman Dance, a premiere modern dance company based in New Jersey and New York City, will make a special appearance in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips High School Auditorium, 6500 Turkey Lake Road, on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. One of the dances of the four-part program is “Odisea.” Commissioned by Jewish Heritage New York and premiered at New York’s popular South Street Seaport in 2004, “Odisea” chronicles the story of Jewish immigrants who left persecution in Brazil in 1654 and journeyed to New Amsterdam (New York City). Praised b... Full story
On Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, students at Jewish Academy of Orlando observed Tashlich. While transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first, and second graders attended a service on campus, grades 3-5 observed Tashlich at Lake Lily. The program, attended by students and their families, included a service with inspirational readings from Jewish sources and concluded with the blowing of the shofar. Afterwards, the students symbolically cast their sins into the water to help usher in new beginnings for... Full story
Heritage Newspaper’s print audience doesn’t get to read responses to articles that are posted in the online edition of the paper (unless they also read the online edition). Here are this week’s responses: “A Jewish family sold this Kandinsky painting to survive the Nazis and Amsterdam is keeping it” by Cnaan Liphshiz, Sept. 13, 2019 issue: I think in this case the painting should not be returned and no restitution should be provided. As I understand the issue, the State Museum in Holland purchased the painting. There is no allegation of coerci... Full story
Who could pass up an opportunity to make challah with your children and grandchildren just before Rosh Hashanah? Thanks, once again, to Ben Brenslauer for providing the opportunity to carry on family traditions with a Challah Bake at Cascade Heights Senior Living. Brenslauer brought the dough. Marci Gaeser brought her grandchildren, Jennifer and Allison Klein. Heidi Zissman brought her children, Spencer and Maggie Rose. Elizabeth Bookspan once again volunteered with her children, Asa and Emma.... Full story
Herb Maneloveg and his sister Phyllis Maneloveg Kasrel grew up in a small home in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, where their father had a store called People's Furniture. There were 20 Jews in the town and an Orthodox synagogue where they belonged. It was a very loving family. Their mother was a wonderful cook who prepared traditional Jewish foods. Holidays like Passover were celebrated with Orthodox grandparents where the seders were all in Hebrew and never ended. Kasrel's first memory was at age... Full story
In many ways, Judaism is a religion with a moral compass built in. After attending Hebrew School for six years as a student, and five subsequent years assisting as a madricha (Hebrew transliteration for youth leader), I've realized that there's a common theme that surrounds my religion: Judaism is about giving. Growing up, our Hebrew School classes began with a Tzedakah box. I remember it very clearly as being blue and green with the state of Israel prominently featured on the front. As... Full story
During a recent conversation with Deborah Loe, director of Lifestyles at Palmetto Landing in Winter Springs, Jewish Pavilion Program Director Susan Bernstein asked what aspect of her work is most rewarding. After 8 ½ years in this position she answered without hesitation saying that 110 percent of her gratification comes from the love of the residents in her care. Loe shares the desire to learn something new each day and creates a positive perspective on life with her residents. She reali... Full story
Jewish Academy of Orlando's students love celebrating the new year with their friends. Here are a few peeks from the week's activities. Jewish Academy of Orlando serves central Florida students of all faiths from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school delivers a whole-child education fostering academic excellence and character education rooted in Jewish values. Jewish Academy of Orlando is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools. To learn more about Jewish... Full story
RAISE, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's work and social skills training program for adults with special needs has unveiled two new logos. Both can be seen on RAISE's Facebook page. One logo will be used for the local ongoing program and the other, designated "RAISE on the Road," will be used as RAISE begins to market this unique and successful concept to other Jewish communities across the country. The new logo for the RAISE program was designed by the senior graphic designer of ASD... Full story
Jewish Academy of Orlando grows with new students, new teachers, and a new grade level. While most of the growth came in the lower grades, the upper grades showed marked growth as well. Head of School Alan Rusonik said, "We are grateful for these positive trends and look forward to building on this momentum." Part of the growth came from the addition of the school's newest grade, Transitional Kindergarten. This inaugural class was welcomed to the school this school year. Rusonik said, "We are... Full story
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, in partnership with the Central Florida Urban League and Rotary Club of Maitland, proudly presents “Letters From Anne & Martin” on Oct. 5 and 6. Born in the same year on continents over 5,000 miles apart, Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. shared parallel experiences of hatred and prejudice yet persevered to tell timeless stories. Using passages from Anne Frank’s “Diary of a Young Girl” and Martin Luther King’s “Letters From Birmingham Jail,” this live dramatic performance brings... Full story
The RAISE program for adults with special needs is now accepting online applications for employees. RAISE is a 6- to 12-month work and social skills training program for adults with special needs offered through the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. RAISE provides paid employment at several partnering agencies. If you know of someone who may benefit from RAISE, please apply online at https://orlandojewishfed.org/raise/#employee.... Full story
Temple Israel's L'Dor v'Dor youth group for students in second through fifth grade put tikkun olam into action by learning about composting during their first activity of the school year on Sunday, Sept. 8. The group, which is open to MAGAL religious school students from Temple Israel, Temple Shir Shalom, and Congregation Beth Am, meets every other month after Sunday religious school to focus on community concerns, Jewish heritage, and simply socializing with friends. After reading the PJ... Full story
It was an easy decision to honor Denise Beumer at the Jewish Pavilion's annual Gems and Jeans Gala on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. One by one you see the smiles begin as the residents of Savannah Court & Cove of Maitland see Beumer enter the room. Beumer has just been visiting residents on another floor and now is ready to play games. The smile on Beumer's face shows her love and appreciation of the residents with whom she shares her time. She is ready to let the games begin. While vice president of... Full story
The following synagogues provided information about their High Holiday services to the Heritage by press time. For information about services at other local synagogues, contact the individual congregations. Most synagogues require tickets for admission, and their cost varies from congregation to congregation. Some may open one or more of their holiday services to the community. For tickets or information, contact the individual synagogue. Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Rabbi Yossi Hecht All services take place at 13030 CR 103... Full story
L'shana Tova! The Jewish Family Services' High Holiday Food Drive is here once again (Sept. 15-Oct. 31, 2019). This new year, better your community and celebrate your tzedakah by feeding the hungry in Central Florida through JFS Orlando's Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry. Last year, the High Holiday Food Drive collected more than 6,300 lbs. of food and $4,000. That's enough donations to provide almost 3,000 meals to the hungry. To participate, simply pick-up some of the non-perishable food items b... Full story
On Monday evening, Sept. 30, Susan Bernstein, Jewish Pavilion program director, will conduct the Oakmonte Village seder. The Passover seder is widely known among many, both Jewish and non-Jewish alike. The Tu B’shvat seder, in recent time, has become popular with environmentalist minded Jews. However, the seder for Rosh Hashanah remains a well-kept mystery within our community. Where did it originate and what does it encompass? The roots of the Rosh Hashanah seder can be found in the Babylonian Talmud circa 300 CE. It was built around s... Full story
Congregation Sinai of Central Florida will soon observe the Jewish High Holidays with two special services that are being open to the entire community. Join Sinai For Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays 2019/5780. Day Two of Rosh Hashanah will be celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. A morning service will begin at 10 a.m. After that, there will be a special ‘Torah Study & Brunch’ program. This Rosh Hashanah congregation event is open to the entire community at no charge with pre-registration. Phone 352-243-5353 or email inf... Full story
Join the Jewish Pavilion program directors and volunteers for a High Holiday service at any of these locations. The serves are open to all. If you are looking for an address, please visit the Jewish Pavilion website, www.jewishpavilion.org and click on facilities. Because of scheduling, several services have already taken place. Sept. 20 1:30 p.m. Wayman Place Sept. 23 3:30 p.m. Serenades by Sonata Sept. 24 10:30 a.m. Gardens @DePugh Sept. 24 1 p.m. Westchester/Regents Sept. 25 10:30 a.m. Lake Mary Healthcare Sept. 25 1 p.m. Savannah Court &... Full story
Character Day, the global phenomenon that brings together millions of individuals and groups in schools, congregations, homes, and companies to engage in character development, this year tackles one of the most universal, urgent questions: how do we create a healthier relationship between humanity and technology? One of the answers, as Character Day 2019 will show, is found through the framework of the tradition and teachings of Shabbat and is also explored in Character Day co-creator Tiffany Shlain’s new book, “24/6: The Power of Unp... Full story
