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The Jewish Pavilion will host its Annual Volunteer Luncheon, JP Connections, at the Altamonte Hilton on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Altamonte Hilton at 11 a.m. The luncheon will honor volunteers Penny D' Agostino and Joan Pohl, as well as all Pavilion volunteers and members. "Penny D'Agostino has a song in her heart for Orlando's seniors, and for the past six years she has shared her musical gifts with the elder-care community, bringing joy to hundreds of residents a year through music," said... Full story
Congregation Beth Am in Longwood will host an informative meeting on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. to discuss "Sex, Money & Power: Jewish Perspectives on Creating Healthy Relationships" among life partners, whether married or unmarried, straight or gay, newly coupled or with many years together. The expert panel features Rabbi Rick Sherwin, Dr. Roberta Marowitz, licensed marriage and family therapist, and Elaine Silver, collaborative divorce lawyer and family mediator. Rabbi Rick Sherwin, a graduate of UCLA, was ordained in 1978 by... Full story
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah presents its annual Chanukah celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom. The festivities feature the musical talents of “The Piano Lady” Carol Stein and Cantor Jackie Rawiszer, who will perform a concert containing traditional songs of the season as well as contemporary music and compositions of their own creation. These two fine musicians, who bring their talents to the Orlando community, have received worldwide acclaim in their chosen careers. Music is Carol Stein’s way of chang... Full story
The Rosen JCC, located at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, will resonate with Cracks! and Bams! at its inaugural Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 13. It will feature a traditional format Mah Jongg tournament with four rounds of play, prizes, and a vegetarian Asian lunch. “We are thrilled to be offering a day of fun competition on the Southwest side of town, and we plan to make this an annual event,” commented Lorri Levine, the Rosen JCC’s membership director. “There are so many Mah Jongg players here who have been asking for this, and we... Full story
Rabbi Karen Allen of Congregation Beth Sholom in Leesburg will lead a Shabbat service on Saturday morning, Nov.28 at 7 p.m. A light Kiddush will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 N. 13th Street in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street.... Full story
Hadassah of Williamsburg is having a general membership meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Parkview Pointe Clubhouse, 5650 Parkview Pointe Drive, Orlando. The children of the Orlando Torah Academy will entertain with a delightful Chanukah program. Refreshments will be served. Members, associates and guests are cordially invited to attend and enjoy this happy holiday. For more information, call Eleanore, 407-351-9189, or Sylvia, 407-370-4812.... Full story
After several weeks of anticipation, the residents of Oakmonte Village-Cordova community enjoyed a Sunday morning mingling with teachers, parents and seventh-grade students of Congregation Ohev Shalom. While a Thanksgiving Seder may be something 'new and modern' to the seniors they are very familiar with and appreciative of visiting with youngsters who enthusiastically shared the holiday of Thanksgiving and how it is related to Judaism. A Chanukah program is scheduled for Dec.13 with the students. Watch for more photos after... Full story
The RAISE program for young adults with special needs is now accepting online applications. There will be a limited number of positions available. RAISE is also looking for volunteers willing to become Job Coaches. RAISE is a 6- to 12-month work and social skills training program offered through the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando that provides paid employment at our partnering Jewish agencies for adults with special needs. In addition, RAISE assists its employees in the transition to finding employment in the community. If you know of a... Full story
On Nov. 13, the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort hosted two important events: the Florida Republican Party's Sunshine Summit, which included all of the party's major presidential candidates, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando (JFGO)'s Jerome J. Bornstein Leadership Development Program Shabbat Retreat. Facilitated by Rabbi Lou Feldstein of Dynamic Change Solutions, the retreat allowed the 2015-16 Bornstein class to spend Shabbat engaging together in prayer, Torah study, and intense sessions on leadership, self and community. Class members... Full story
Jewish Academy of Orlando hosted its annual gala, "A Starry Night," on Nov. 7, at the Altamonte Hilton. The gala honored the Render family for their significant support to the school and gave a lifetime achievement award to Henrietta and Marc Katzen. "Thanks to both families, we saw one of the best-attended galas in years!" said Alan Rusonik, Head of School. "Their support and commitment to Jewish education in Orlando has allowed Jewish Academy to support critical programs, including our new Innovation Lab." The gala had over 330 attendees, an... Full story
Looking for a Chanukah gift for your child? Birthday gift? Look no further. The Jewish Academy of Orlando Book Fair has the latest books that every child will be looking for this Chanukah. The Fair will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 4 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. They have books for all ages that cover many points of interest. In addition they have some wonderful books for adults as well. The Jewish Literature section, published by Kar-Ben Publishing, has a variety of Jewish books rarely found in... Full story
It has happened again-anti-Semitic vandalism in Central Florida. The first occurrence was in Oviedo where an Israeli flag displayed in the front yard was desecrated with red paint. This time someone spray painted a swastika and the word "Surprise" on the garage door and driveway of the home of David and Debra House in the Autumn Glen subdivision in the Winter Park/Tuscawilla area. The House family, who are members of Temple Shir Shalom (as is the Oviedo resident), first noticed the vandalism as they left for work Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. They... Full story
Right in the heart of the quiet little city of Altamonte Springs, four women (ages ranging from 87 to 95)—Lee Delnick, Bernice Diamond, Helen Greenspan and Zelda King—were enjoying their weekly game of mahjong in the Escondido Condominium clubhouse when they were interrupted by Altamonte Springs police who came to shut them down. Apparently word got out that they were gambling and one person (whom King said is considered a “troublemaker and lives in Building 11”) called the police, citing some Altamonte Springs ordinance that said it is agai... Full story
Scouts from all over Central Florida set out on Nov. 7 to help replenish the Second Harvest Food Bank shelves. Scouts and Leaders from Troop 641 placed "Scouting for food" bags at homes in the Maitland area. Bags are filled by residents and are placed outside their doors on the 14th by 8 a.m. for pick up. For more information on Troop activities visit Troop641orlando.org.... Full story
Boris Savchuk, an internationally acclaimed violinist of Ukrainian origin, mesmerized an inspired audience at Chabad of South Orlando's Center of Jewish Life. Skillfully playing classical Jewish songs as well as ancient Yiddish melodies, Savchuk had the crowd singing, laughing, and crying as his music transported them to another era, a time long bygone. In honor of the 20th of Cheshvan, a highly regarded date on the Chassidic calendar, Savchuk also added a collection of soulful Chassidic melodies that originated with the founders of the Chabad... Full story
ORLANDO (JTA)-In a keynote address to 5,000 attendees of the 73rd Biennial of the Union for Reform Judaism, Vice President Joe Biden stated that the Reform movement has "always been in the vanguard" of American social change. "For decades, you've been the heart and soul of opportunity for all Americans," he said. "Where you lead, the nation eventually follows," referring to Reform Jews' early stand for civil rights, gay equality and the transgender rights policy that was passed during the convention. Thousands of Reform Jews cheered Vice... Full story
Congregation Beth Am in Longwood invites all Jewish Veterans, military men and women on active duty and their families to attend the Shabbat Morning service at 9:30 a.m. on Nov.14, 2015 in recognition of Veterans Day. Included in the invitation are the surviving families of those who have served our country. This year Beth Am encourages the families of our young men and women currently stationed in American, Afghanistan, Iraq, and on military posts throughout the world to attend this special service. This invitation is also extended to the... Full story
The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando welcomes Sara Rennert, the new Youth & Camp director, who began overseeing the JCC's 43-year-old Camp J, J University, and youth programs on Nov. 9. A New York City native, Rennert oversaw all twelve summer camp programs at the Friedberg JCC on Long Island. Rennert has been a mainstay of their JCC, having worked there since she was a camp counselor in high school. She's also a product of the JCC world, having started attending JCC camps and after school programs beginning at the Kings Bay JCC in New York... Full story
Temple L'Chayim will host a Clermont Chanukah Party that will be open to the entire community on Sunday, Dec. 6, the first night of Chanukah from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be a special Chanukah candle lighting ceremony performed by Cantor Isaac Kriger and Rabbi Howard Schwartz of Temple L'Chayim. This annual celebration will be a terrific opportunity for the community to join together and to learn about Jewish tradition, history, culture and heritage. Rabbi Howard Schwartz will share the ancient history and tradition of Chanukah. Music and... Full story
Temple Israel's adult education committee will present a stimulating presentation by Dr. Norman Berdichevsky on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. in the Roth Social Hall at 50 S. Moss Road, Winter Springs. The topic will be the evolution of modern Hebrew. Dr. Berdichevsky is a noted author, freelance writer, editor, researcher and lecturer of history and culture at several major universities. His latest book, which will be the subject of his talk, is "Modern Hebrew-The Past and Future of a Revitalized Language." Ben-Yehuda's vision of a modern Hebrew... Full story
Temple Israel is going all-out with a winning gala production directed by Eugene O'Neill award-winning playwright Ken Eulo, who will be directing the Temple Israel cast of actors in "Marriage is Murder," the world's first musical murder mystery. The play will be performed at Temple Israel on Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Eulo had his plays presented On and Off Broadway (Lincoln Center, Helen Hayes Theatre, The Gate, The Globe, Manhattan Theatre Club and the Courtyard Playhouse), has written 13 published novels and has TV credits that include having writ... Full story
Every Wednesday, Rabbi Joshua Neely of Temple Israel teaches two adult education classes which are open to the entire community at no charge. At noon on Wednesday, Rabbi Neely teaches in person and online his long-running class on the Torah portion of the week. This past Simchat Torah marked his sixth year teaching this popular class. His unique approach is to drill down on one aspect of the Torah portion instead of simply giving an overview. All are encouraged to read the full Torah portion ahead of time, but no previous study experience is... Full story
Nearly 50 area teenagers converged on the Maitland Jewish Community Campus the morning of Nov. 1 for the second annual Jewish Teen Education Network Community-wide Teen Education Day. JTEN is a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. Titled "In Their Shoes," this year's Teen Education Day was designed for students to develop a more personal connection to Israel by hearing firsthand about the unique challenges and responsibilities of Israeli teens who enter the Israel Defense Forces at age 18. Eight IDF soldiers took part in the... Full story
If it has to do with comedy, the odds are Jews are involved. Many of the greatest comedy writers, comic actors, and comedians have been-and still are-Jews. And that's just in the last century or so. Jewish humor actually goes back thousands of years. No, Moses didn't do a stand-up routine to loosen up Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Nor did Esther tell any Achashverosh jokes. But, believe it or not, humor can be found in many places in the Hebrew Bible, too. Not only are Jews disproportionately funny, Jewish humor-although it originates in... Full story
Now parents and teachers of infants at The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando are working as a team throughout each weekday, thanks to a new app. The 42-year-old Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center has introduced a tech product called "Life Cubby" to the parents in its Dick & Dottie Appelbaum Infant-Toddler Center. Life Cubby is an app that allows teachers to provide parents with information about their child's day-everything from meals to naps to bottles to medications to diaper changes. It's a simple and new way to... Full story
