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The staff at The Commons holds a Shabbat lunch each month for its Jewish residents, as well as for the Jewish residents from nearby Windsor Place. Jewish Pavilion Program Director Walter Goldstein joins in to say the blessings over the candles, Challah and "wine," discuss the current holidays, traditions, culture as everyone enjoys one another's company.... Full story
On Thursday, May 25, 15 phenomenal students graduated from the 5th grade at the Jewish Academy of Orlando. The ceremony was held in the school's chapel. The program began with the students leading the Shacharit (morning) service and each of the students also read from the Torah. Learning the Torah cantillation (or trope) was part of their 5th-grade Judaic Studies curriculum. The students also reflected back on an amazing year, where they truly excelled in the studies as they prepare for middle s... Full story
Congregation Ohev Shalom member Sophie Schaked, 11, competed this past summer with girls from around the country for the title of USA Ambassador National Preteen, which she won. The newly crowned USA Ambassador Preteen then was inspired to create and host the Show Your Sparkle Pageant at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission after seeing how some of the girls at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission admired her crown and sash when she came to volunteer. It was then she decided she wanted to give the... Full story
MAITLAND-This summer, The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center extends its conversation about human rights and social justice to a more local focus: the Civil Rights Movement. In a series of workshops running from June 13-16 and presented in collaboration with University of Central Florida's Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), "The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow" will discuss how these laws originated and how they were challenged by Civil Rights activists. "Before you can understand... Full story
Read any good books lately? Each summer for the past four years, Congregation Ohev Shalom has sponsored "People of the Book: One Book, One Community, One Summer," a chance to read and discuss a book of significant Jewish content. "People of the Book" returns for its fifth cycle on June 10, featuring best-selling author Maggie Anton's "Rav Hisda's Daughter-Book I: Apprentice." Rav Hisda is considered one of the greatest minds among the Sages of the Talmud. He lived in the late 3rd and early 4th... Full story
It is that time of year once again when Heritage Florida Jewish News is putting out feelers for one outstanding person in the Jewish community who has given his or her time or talent or monetary gifts to better the Orlando Jewish community. Nominations for the 2017 Heritage Human Service Award are now being accepted and the award will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, which will be held Aug. 27. “For more than 27 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, t... Full story
Over 130 people gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center for the book launch of local poet and Holocaust educator Holly Mandelkern. The release of her book, "Beneath White Stars: Holocaust Profiles in Poetry," included an introduction from the Holocaust Center's resource educator, Mitch Bloomer. He also served as a history editor for the book. Program participants for the event included Holocaust survivor Helen Greenspun and her granddaughter, Toni Turoci, who read a... Full story
JFS Orlando recently received a $50,000 grant from the Orlando Sentinel Family Fund, a McCormick Foundation Fund. The grant will support JFS Orlando's Family Stabilization Program. The Family Stabilization Program is designed to help family's improve overall stability and self-sufficiency. This program assists clients with budgeting, individual financial counseling, mental health counseling and providing case management to help improve their educational and/or employment status. "We are more tha... Full story
Kudos to Paul Stenzler, president of the Jewish Pavilion, who launched a Legacy Society at the Jewish Pavilion. Stenzler formed an active planned giving committee in February, chaired by Barbara Coenson and Marty Glickstein. At the May meeting of the Jewish Pavilion, he distributed gorgeous thank you certificates designed by Joanne Fink of Zenspiratons to nine members. While the Jewish Pavilion has met its annual budget every year, it is the planned giving program that will secure the future of... Full story
It is that time of year once again when Heritage Florida Jewish News is putting out feelers for one outstanding person in the Jewish community who has given his or her time or talent or monetary gifts to better the Orlando Jewish community. Nominations for the 2017 Heritage Human Service Award are now being accepted and the award will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, which will be held Aug. 27. “For more than 27 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, t... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Jewish Community Relations Council is organizing and hosting a community briefing with Eric Ross, associate regional director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), titled Anti-Semitism Today: A Local and Global Issue, on Monday, June 5th from 7 p.m.-8:30pm in the Roth Family JCC Auditorium-851 N. Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751. In addition to addressing the unprecedented rash of bomb threats to JCCs and other Jewish institutions during the first... Full story
The Fifth Annual Pavilion Golf Society was marked by friends, fairways, food, family, and the many fans of honorees, Elise and Dr. Henry Schilowitz. More than 80 golfers were in full swing at The Rosen Shingle Creek's new Arnold Palmer Golf Course, for a morning round of golf to raise funds for the Jewish Pavilion and The Orlando Senior Help Desk on Sunday, May 7. The honoree couple was celebrated with the arrival of out-of-town family including their two sons, daughter-in-law, and grandsons.... Full story
Gloria Green, a former Jewish Pavilion program director, stopped by to see her friend Sylvia last week at Plantation Oaks assisted-living facility. Green reported that Sylvia is still getting The Heritage that was a donated subscription and was delighted to see a recent article about Keith Dvorchick, an old acquaintance! Sylvia will turn 97 on July 1. The Jewish Pavilion does a wonderful job of bringing Jewish heritage and tradition to seniors residing in assisted-living facilities, but there... Full story
ORLANDO-Medical marketing specialist and author Andrea T. Eliscu, BS, RN, just released "It's Personal: The Art of Building Your Practice," her latest book on how to successfully market medical practices and healthcare organizations. Published by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the book explores how in an increasingly digital world, developing and nurturing personal relationships with patients, referring physicians, staff, and the community can help medical practices and... Full story
Teach Florida, a project of the Orthodox Union, secured a historic victory for Jewish schools in the 2017-18 Florida state budget, which allocates $645,000 to enhance security in Jewish day schools. This is the first time that the state of Florida has allocated security funds to Jewish schools, which face urgent security concerns in the face of rising anti-Semitism across the country. Teach Florida helped draft the legislation and advocated strongly for its passage. Teach Florida also advocated for expanding tax credit scholarships for... Full story
Do you have unanswered questions about family lost during the Holocaust? Attend the free upcoming JGSGO Workshop “Holocaust Research,” presented by Marlis Humphrey, president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rosen JCC, located at 11184 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL. Mavens will be available to help you get started. Pre-register for the Workshop at www.jgsgo.org/MyJewishRoots. Roots-athon: Whether you are just beginning your family history research or have hit a brick wall,... Full story
It is that time of year once again when Heritage Florida Jewish News is putting out feelers for one outstanding person in the Jewish community who has given his or her time or talent or monetary gifts to better the Orlando Jewish community. Nominations for the 2017 Heritage Human Service Award are now being accepted and the award will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, which will be held Aug. 27. “For more than 27 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, t... Full story
Featuring narrative poetry about real people from the Holocaust, author Holly Mandelkern will launch her first book, "Beneath White Stars: Holocaust Profiles in Poetry," at The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center on Sunday, May 21. The program will begin with refreshments starting at 2 p.m. and includes a performance by the Lake Nona High School Chorus, readings, introduction of honorees, and a book signing. Mandelkern is a poet, lecturer, librarian, and educator with a special inte... Full story
Andy Brennan, security director of the Maitland Jewish Community Campus, was among more than 40 security directors from across the nation who convened in early May for a security summit in Washington, D.C. The summit was organized by Secure Community Network (SCN), an affiliate of the Jewish Federations of North America. Much discussion at the summit centered on the rash of bomb threats made against Jewish community centers across the nation, including the Maitland campus, earlier this year.... Full story
"When I was so young, I didn't recognize the significance of Israel's becoming a state." So said one of the mature adults at Village On The Green senior community in Longwood, speaking of her memories of Israel's birth as a nation in 1948. "Getting news, especially from other countries, was very different back then," noted another senior, pointing out that she was barely 20 years old at the time. "I kind of vaguely remember hearing about Israel's new statehood once, but really don't remember... Full story
The students of the Jewish Academy of Orlando took a step back in time as all grades visited the fifth grade Living History Museum. This interactive program is the culminating project of their colonial studies unit. The fifth grade students had the opportunity in March to travel to colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, for three days to see first-hand how the colonists lived. Historical figures who lived there in the 1700s were then chosen and researched. Presentations included period costumes and... Full story
Jewish National Fund will host the annual Tree of Life™ Award Gala at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 15, 2017 to honor Nina and Ron Oppenheim and Katherine Ramsberger with Tree of Life™ Awards for their dedication to the Orlando community and JNF. Guests will be treated to a special performance by Broadway's Linda Eder. The Tree of Life™ Award is a humanitarian award given in recognition of outstanding community involvement, dedication to the cause of Ameri... Full story
On Friday, April 28, the Jewish Academy of Orlando bid farewell to Shari Wladis, principal of the Jewish Academy of Orlando. The entire school community of students, teachers and parents commemorated her 17-year tenure during a Kabbalat Shabbat and reception, which was led by special guest Rabbi David Kay of Congregation Ohev Shalom. Current teachers, as well as past teachers participated. "The event celebrated her achievements and was really touching," said parent Robyn Eichenholz. "I think it... Full story
It is that time of year once again when Heritage Florida Jewish News is putting out feelers for one outstanding person in the Jewish community who has given his or her time or talent or monetary gifts to better the Orlando Jewish community. Nominations for the 2017 Heritage Human Service Award are now being accepted and the award will be presented at the annual meeting of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, which will be held Aug. 27. “For more than 27 years, individuals who have made major, voluntary contributions of their talent, t...
Shavuot is the second of three historical pilgrimage/agricultural festivals mentioned in the Torah. It is also known as Z’man Matan Torateinu—the Time of the Giving of our Torah at Mount Sinai. Therefore, the study of Torah is a cornerstone of celebrating this holiday. It is a tradition to hold study sessions throughout the night, known as Tikkun Leil Shavuot. The Jewish people were all there for the giving of the Torah, so it is appropriate that we here and now come together to celebrate as a community. This year Temple Israel is hosting an... Full story
