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Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish new year and the start of new things. With the turn of the seasons from summer to fall, it's a great time for thoughts and introspection. This time of year also happens to mark my one-year anniversary leading The Roth Family JCC community. It's been a rollercoaster of a year for all of us-from the lows of three fake bomb threats phoned in within two weeks-to the highs of seeing our community rally around the JCC family in support. We saw members dressing themselves... Full story
The number 40 has great significance in the Torah and throughout rabbinic literature. The number 40 usually designates a time of radical transition or transformation. Consider the following: It rained for 40 days and 40 nights during the Flood (Genesis 7). Exodus records that Moses spent 40 days on Mount Sinai with God. Forty is the number of years the Israelites were required to wander in the wilderness until they were allowed to enter Canaan. Corporeal punishment in the Torah involved 40... Full story
Chabad House, Center for Jewish Life (Orthodox) Rabbi Yossi Hecht All services take place at 13030 CR 103 Oxford, Fla. 352-330-4466 www.ourchabad.org Services are free of charge. Please RSVP. Wed. Sept. 20, Erev Rosh Hashanah, 7 p.m., Dinner, 8:15 p.m. (reservation only) Thurs. Sept. 21, Rosh Hashanah, 10 a.m.; Torah reading, 11:45 a.m.; Shofar, 12:30; Tashlich, 4 p.m. at the Pond alongside Walmart on CR 466; Kiddush after services; evening service, 8 p.m. open to all; dinner, 8:45 (RSVP only) Fri. Sept. 22, Rosh Hashanah II service, 10 a.m.;... Full story
There is a hauntingly solemn-yes not to be missed-art exhibit opening at the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center on Sept. 10. The works were created by St. Petersburg artist Judith Dazzio. What makes this exhibit so unique is that Dazzio painted these pieces as a result of hearing a Holocaust Survivor's personal story in her sixth-grade class. Her story stayed with Dazzio throughout her life. An adult now, she recalls, "I can still see the numbers on her arms. I can see her holding... Full story
JFS Orlando has been in contact with its colleagues at Jewish Family Services in Houston. Despite difficult conditions, emergency officials are working to assess the damage that has already left hundreds of thousands of people without power or access to food and water and shut down municipal services, highways, schools and community institutions. JFS Houston is the lead organization providing relief services to the Jewish community. “The unprecedented hurricane and subsequent flooding of Houston and the surrounding areas have been severe and is... Full story
Jewish National Fund is set to host this year’s National Conference in South Florida at The Diplomat Resort and Spa from Nov. 10-13. JNF’s annual Conference brings together over a thousand committed leaders, philanthropists, young professionals, college students, and high school students from across the country and Israel for an impactful three-day experience to learn about the key issues of the day facing Israel and the world Jewish community. “This is a fabulous opportunity to hear directly from those on the ground making a difference for,... Full story
A delegation from Central Florida recently returned after competing in the 35th annual JCC Maccabi Games, a weeklong Olympic-style sports competition giving close to 3,000 teens the chance to gather with fellow Jewish youth this summer. The Central Florida delegation, with teens from Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, Gainesville, and Sarasota, participated in the first week of JCC Maccabi, which convened July 30-August 4 in Birmingham, N.Y. (hosted by the Levite Jewish Community Center). JCC... Full story
The turn out for the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Annual Meeting wasn't as large as in past years. Perhaps the weather, casting a gloomy, gray, cloud-covered sky that threatened rain, put a damper on many families' plans to come because this year's annual meeting was also billed as Family Fun Day that included a picnic. Another change in the meeting was the agenda. It was much shorter -less than an hour to go through all the protocol: the approval of last year's minutes, the... Full story
Alan Kornman was there... he was in Israel to witness the ceremonies remembering the 1967 Six Day War and celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem 50 years ago. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at 7 p.m., he will share with us, in film and in words, what it was like to join with the Israelis at this historic time. The event, sponsored by Zionistas, will take place at the Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 Kornman is the regional coordinator for the United West, contributing editor for Family Security Matters... Full story
On Oct. 15, The Jewish Pavilion will get it's "groove on", bringing the community together with their new fall festival, MUSIC FEST 2017 in memory of Inez and Teddy Snyder, with all proceeds benefitting Orlando's elder community. Get into the groove for this fall music event featuring local super-talent including Carol Stein, Michael and Ben Kramer, Barbara Jones, Cantor Jacqueline Rawiszer, Penny D'Agostino, Walter "Sky" Goldstein, and Paul Stenzler showcasing styles from jazz to Broadway.... Full story
On Sunday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be a special Israeli dance workshop with professional Israeli dance teacher Danny Pollock. He has been teaching Israeli folk-dance for more than 30 years. You will learn older dances and newer favorites, while touching some on the background of the music, choreography and styling. Danny Pollock has made a career of teaching Israeli folkdance for more than thirty years. Danny has led classes, sessions, and workshops in Israeli folkdance... Full story
Holocaust survivors Genia Kutner and Gerald Biegel will share their stories with high school students (and anyone else who would like to attend) at Oviedo High School on Sept. 12. The program, dedicated to unity, is titled "One Day Starts Today." It is presented by JSU and Stand With Us. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. JSU is an after-school club, run by the teenagers, that strives to build a community where unity is the priority. Oviedo High School is located at 601 King... Full story
What do young people do on a hot summer day at Camp J? They go to join a group of seniors at Brookdale Lake Orienta for a "Game Day." Almost 40 teen-aged campers enjoyed an afternoon bonding with Brookdale residents, playing Bridge, working on puzzles, teaching phone tech, and singing and dancing in the cool A/C. The multi-generational fun and games were coordinated by former Jewish Pavilion Intergenerational program director Jane Edelstein, with assistance from Mary Vindett and Mark Pulaski at... Full story
Tuesday evening, Aug. 22, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center hosted a panel discussion on free speech vs. hate speech. The timely dialogue was arranged as a result of the Charlottesville protest/counterprotest. Michael Friedman, president of HMREC, welcomed the more than 500 people in attendance, and stated that we should all treat people with respect even if we disagree. "The way we respond to Charlottesville defines us as a country," he stated. Moderator Scott Maxwell,... Full story
On Aug. 17, the ‘Florida Atlantic University professor and president of the Islamic Society of Boca Raton, Fla., Bassem Alhalabi, agreed to publicly defend the Shariah Islamiyya (Islamic Law) but ran away in shame from the venue minutes before the program’s starting time. The title of the meeting was “Interfaith Cafe: Sharia Law and U.S. Law Nothing To Fear.” Dr. Alhalabi was to defend Islamic law, making the case that non-Muslims have nothing to fear from Shariah. Deep down Dr. Alhalabi knows the facts are not on his side. What Dr. Alhalab... Full story
Attention all Medicare beneficiaries! Marc Auster, an independent Medicare insurance agent, wants all Medicare beneficiaries to know that the annual enrollment period begins Oct. 15. That is when eligible beneficiaries can change their plans for next year if they so choose. That opportunity ends on Dec. 7 after which most people are "locked in" until the next year. With offices in Maitland, Auster represents both Medicare supplements and Medicare Advantage plans (10 separate plans in central... Full story
Debra Rosenfeld, Outside Sales Professional at FASTSIGNS® of Orlando-Central, received the Silver Sales Award at the 2017 FASTSIGNS Outside Sales Summit, recently held in St. Louis, Missouri. The Silver Sales Award recognizes Outside Sales Professionals who achieved sales between $500,000 and $699,999 from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. With more than 660 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers worldwide, only 29 Outside Sales Professionals received this award. During the 2017... Full story
What is JSU? The Jewish Student Union is an after-school club that provides any high school student-regardless of Jewish affiliation-a Jewish experience through programs that strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel. Run by the teenagers, a club can be established in a school simply by being requested (JSU does not barge in and establish itself). Last year, a student at Oviedo High School experienced anti-Semitism at the school. She'd heard about the Jewish Student Union and... Full story
The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando (JFGO) has announced that Executive Director Olga Yorish will be leaving to pursue other professional opportunities effective Aug. 31, 2017. The Federation will unveil key initiatives of its path forward at its Annual Meeting scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Maitland Jewish Community Campus. Supporters of JFGO's Campus 2020 Debt Retirement Campaign will be honored at the meeting. Yorish joined the Federation in 2013 at an... Full story
The summer is coming to an end and Orlando Hadassah is gearing up for a sensational new season of exciting programs and fund raising events. The first meeting of the new season will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom. Rabbi David Kay will bring his musical stylings to the stage with a one man show, especially created for Hadassah ladies and featuring timeless pop and rock and roll classics. Kay was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTSA) in 2002, where he also received a Master of Arts... Full story
"Making a difference in the lives of others"-This has been my personal motto for years. That said, I am grateful that my position as a program director at The Jewish Pavilion has afforded me multiple opportunities to facilitate this motto. For me, I feel that there is something quite unique and very special when I connect with the elders. I continue to have the privilege of experiencing some truly powerful and wonderful interactions with the residents at local assisted-living, independent, rehab... Full story
Temple Israel will continue its Shabbat Friday dinners on Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., in the Roth Social Hall. The theme for September is “Hawaii” and called Shabbat Sh-Aloha. The dinner will be followed by a musical Shabbat service in the sanctuary. The entire community is invited to participate. The menu will include Hawaiian punch, Hawaiian haystacks, pineapple chicken, Hawaiian rolls and pineapple upside down cake. Salads and fruits will also be served. The hosts for this event will be Wayne Bilsky, VP of Membership, and his entire membership com... Full story
The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society will mark the 452nd anniversary of the founding of oldest European city in the U.S. with a 2-hour walking tour of Jewish St. Augustine, starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, in the shade of the trees at the southeastern corner of the parking lot at Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Avenue, at San Marco Avenue (State Route A1A). The tour will end at First Congregation Sons of Israel, 161 Cordova Street and involves a walk of 1.5 miles. Wear sunscreen and sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and bring... Full story
After a summer hiatus, Jewish Pavilion volunteer Yiddish instructors Joan Pohl and Elliot Davis welcome all to join them for a Nosh of Yiddish. Joan Pohl will be leading Yiddish class at Oakmonte Village, Royal Gardens Circle, Lake Mary (Valencia Building) beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. and every THIRD Wednesday following. The class is open to the community. Elliot Davis will lead the Yiddish class at Brookdale Island, Lake Islander Circle, Longwood beginning Thursday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. and every THIRD Thursday following. Coffee... Full story
On Aug. 31, JFS Orlando will once again host Coffee Connections. This is a free event (reservations are requested) held at the George Wolly Center, 2100 Lee Road, Winter Park, from 8 a.m.-9 a.m., with coffee and a light breakfast served as attendees tour the new facility and learn the positive impact JFS Orlando is having in the community. To make a reservation, please call 407-644-7593... Full story
