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The Roth Family JCC's popular shabbat-dinner-and-a-show program, Shabbat Shabbang Junior, returns on Friday, March 31, with repeat performer, Jester Jim. The evening, which runs from 6-8 p.m. at the JCC's Maitland location, features a catered Shabbat dinner by Arthur's, followed by the hilarious antics of the juggling Jester Jim. The photo above features Jester Jim juggling on-stage with Ben Grodin, as Grodin's children and parents looked on. To sign up, visit orlandojcc.org/calendar... Full story
Sisterhood of Temple Israel will hold its annual Chai Tea event at Oakmonte Village Lake Mary on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. The community is invited to join Sisterhood members and residents of Oakmonte Village for a delightful tea and interesting conversation. This year's discussion will be led by Rabbi Joshua Neely who will talk about "Prophet and Housewife-Deborah and Yael, Warrior Women in a Man's World." The theme will focus on soft and high power, the expected role of women in societies... Full story
The Tampa Orlando Pinellas Jewish Foundation will hold a training session on gaining expertise and embracing legacy giving within the culture of your organization and the community as a whole. The session is open to all Jewish organizations in the Orlando area, and will be held on Thursday morning, March 23, at The Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando, 851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland. This training is part of the curriculum of the “Life & Legacy” program, a program that represents a shared commitment by area agencies, synagogues, and day sch... Full story
On Sunday, Feb. 12, the religious school of Congregation Sinai celebrated Tu B'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees with a Seder. The children, their parents and grandparents joined teachers and the spiritual leaders as they drank grape juice (in place of wine) from white to pink to red. This ritual signifies the growing season of the important species of fruits and wheat, which grow during the seasons in Israel. They ate almonds (fruit with a hard outer shell and soft inside), dates (fruit with a... Full story
Last month, the students at the Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrated Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish New Year for the trees. Tu B'Shevat is often referred to as "Jewish Arbor Day" and the students at the Jewish Academy used this holiday to integrate their learning about Jewish traditions, Israel as well as the environment. As part of their celebrations, the 4th grade students performed a musical production in Hebrew explaining the holiday, and the students planted saplings to make their own connection... Full story
The seventh in the series of 10 monthly JGSGO (Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando) Workshops was held at the UCF Hillel on March 2. The guest speaker was Crista Cowan, also known as "The Barefoot Genealogist." Cowan is a professional genealogist who has been employed at Ancestry.com since 2004. Her topic was "Using Ancestry.com for Jewish Research." With over 20 billion records indexed and 80 million family trees, Ancestry.com is an invaluable resource for finding historical family... Full story
Ruth Ort's Spectacular Seniors met to hear author, Myrna Ossin, discuss what is exciting for seniors to do with the rest of their lives based on several chapters of her book "Lists for Living, Lists for Life," an encyclopedia of life skills, and "Favorite Recipes from Central Florida," that includes a 10-page list of everything to do in Central Florida. Each person came away with personal insights that will enrich their senior years. Ossin also introduced "What to Do with Your Leftover Matzah,... Full story
The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando is embarking upon an ambitious fundraising goal-raise $200,000 in 24 hours. In fact, their goal is so ambitious that if they don't meet the goal, all of the money will be returned. The fundraising campaign is being hosted online through a website called Charidy, launching at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, and concluding on Thursday at 6 p.m. "The year has just begun, and already, our community is facing challenges greater than we... Full story
Hundreds of Orlando college students, faculty, staff and community members will gather together for a celebration of Jewish unity at the fifth annual Mega Shabbat on UCF's campus. The traditional Shabbat Dinner will be held in Pegasus Ballroom in the Student Union on the UCF campus on March 3, 5:30 p.m. appetizers; 6:15 Women Light Shabbat Candles; 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner. Shabbat 1000 is a project developed by the Chabad on Campus International Foundation. Leaders of Chabad on Campus observed... Full story
On Thursday, April 20, the Jewish Pavilion will host its annual fashion show, where giving back to the senior community is always in style, honoring Friends Board secretary and resident "Funny Woman," Marlene Adler, at Bloomingdale's in Orlando. The longtime Hadassah Board member has been an active Friends Board member for the past five years. Adler shares that she is thrilled to be honored at the Pavilion's "Spring into Fashion Show," and has her eye on spring denim, which she calls her... Full story
Save the date! The J-Serve Teen Task Force is more than excited to introduce J-Serve Orlando 2017 on Sunday, March 5, at 1 p.m. at the JCC. J-Serve is the international day of Jewish youth service, and has greatly impacted the greater Central Florida community for many years. This year, we as a teen Task force decided that J-Serve will focus on love and diversity, with projects focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion and honoring our local elders (specifically, the 39ers, a day group for seniors at The... Full story
The Membership Committee of Temple Israel has planned a kosher-for-Passover wine tasting at Total Wine, 160 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs on Saturday, March 4. Temple Israel members and prospective members are cordially invited to participate in this event planned for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come enjoy a short, intimate Havdalah service, partake of light appetizers and sample numerous wines which you will be able to purchase for your own seder or use as a thoughtful host/hostess gift. In... Full story
The 8 Over 80 Honorary Dinner on March 5, sponsored by Kinneret Council on Aging, is to be a lovely affair, with eight octogenarians showing the community what it is to create a legacy of activism, philanthropy, and leadership. The details involved in such an event are monumental. The Kinneret committee consisted of Leslie Collin, executive administrator of Kinneret Council on Aging; Phyllis Kamenoff; Carol Feuerman; Faye Novick; Mollie Savage; Jacob Hara; Arlene van de Rijn and Geanne Share.... Full story
Harry Green of the Amelia Island Museum of History will give “A Review of Jewish Influence in the Mid-Nineteenth Century South” with a focus on St. Augustine’s David Yulee, the first Jew to serve in the United States Senate, on Monday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the St. Augustine Campus Teaching Auditorium (C0116) of the St. Johns River State College, 2990 College Dr, St Augustine, Florida 32084. The event is sponsored by the St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society as part of the quest to understand the roles played by local Jews in pre-Civil War F... Full story
A capacity crowd of more than 460 women and men attended Choices 2017: Beautiful Inside and Out on Feb. 9 at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. It was one of the largest audiences in the 23-year history of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's women's philanthropy event. Significantly, more than 150 people were first-time Choices attendees. The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvre buffet by Arthur's Creative Events & Catering. The "Choices Pinktini," this year's sign... Full story
Last month, Jewish Academy of Orlando celebrated in style. Their annual gala, this year called "A Midsummer Night's Dream," was at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs on Jan. 21. The room looked spectacular and was completely transformed into a beautiful garden. The annual event was a major success and raised money to help support its annual budget, including money for tuition scholarships and programs to support academic excellence. The school honored its past Horim U'Morim (HUM) presidents... Full story
Many elder residents at the assisted-living, independent-living, Alzheimer and Rehab facilities in the Greater Orlando area have been treated to "tasty" Tu B'Shevat seders all throughout the month of February. Program directors of The Jewish Pavilion have been co-hosting with facilities and staff to bring celebrations to residents. "Our programs have been warm, inviting and tasty with several foods and treats," said program director Judy Appleton. "We enjoyed fresh and dried fruits, nuts,... Full story
JFS Orlando's Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry receives hundreds of leftover boxes of matzah and other kosher products every year from local stores after the Passover holiday. Myrna Ossin's book, "What to Do with Your Leftover Matzah, the Fifth Question: A Guide to the Perfect Passover Seder," is a useful guide for the novice or experienced cook to make the perfect Passover Seder, or otherwise use those leftover items. JFS Orlando Executive Director Eric Geboff is pleased to have this resource at... Full story
Eighty-five dads, moms and children joined PJ Library Orlando/Shalom Families on Feb. 5 for "Birds and Trees, a 'Tweet' Tu B'shevat Celebration" at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland. It was the perfect day and perfect venue to celebrate Tu B'Shevat and Shabbat Shira! Families participated in a scavenger hunt/bird walk, planted pea seedlings, and made birdhouses, bird feeders, delicious almond "trees" and more. PJ Library Orlando/Shalom Families is a program of the Jewish... Full story
Tu B'Shevat Shabbat programs were held at various senior living communities earlier this month to welcome the upcoming spring harvest and celebrate the new year of the trees. Friends, residents and volunteers enjoyed the fruits to symbolize the seven species. Some older adults are not familiar with the holiday of Tu B'Shevat but enjoy learning about it and tasting the sweet treats. The fifth graders of Congregation Ohev Shalom presented a skit to the residents at Brookdale Island Lake in... Full story
More than 460 women (and quite a few men) converged on Congregation Ohev Shalom on Feb. 9 for Choices, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's annual women's philanthropy fundraiser. This year, Federation honored eight Women of Choice, representing Greater Orlando's eight Jewish agencies. A full report and more photos from Choices 2017 will appear in the Feb. 24 edition of the Heritage. Watch a video tribute to the Women of Choice at www.jfgo.org/choices.... Full story
It all began this past November, when a grant application was offered to Orlando area nonprofits by Victory Cup Initiative founder Ashley Vann. Now in its second year, the Victory Cup, received more than 100 applications from qualified 501(c)3 organizations, vying for one of 10 finalist spots in its annual philanthropic storytelling competition. The 10 finalists competed for audience votes and grand prizes, after each giving a two-and-a-half-minute speech, held at Rollins College on Feb. 2. On D... Full story
Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation will present Six13 Jewish A Cappella in concert on Sunday, March 5, at the Olympia High School auditorium. Six13 is a six-man vocal band that brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage, with songs ranging from hip-hop dance tracks to rock anthems. The members of the New York City-based group sound like a full band-while using nothing but their voices. They have made numerous appearances in national television-featured on Fox, ABC, CBS, in... Full story
The Orlando Chapter of Hadassah presents My Fair Lady, the annual Bunny Rosen Women's Heart Health Luncheon and Fashion Show on Sunday, March 5, at 11:30 a.m. This year's affair will be held in the ballroom of the Westin Hotel in Heathrow with fashions presented by the combined boutiques of Chico's Winter Park and Altamonte Springs. In keeping with Hadassah's 2016-2017 Celebration of Women, My Fair Lady-Race day at Royal Ascot has been chosen as the theme for the event. Hats are always... Full story
On Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m., the Congregation of Reform Judaism will host Dr. David Tucker, son of legendary singer Richard Tucker, as he narrates an audio and video tribute to his father along with James Drake, Richard Tucker's biographer. "The voice of Richard Tucker," said the legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti, "was not only beautiful-shimmering, silvery, and very powerful-but also incredibly enduring. For 30 years his voice remained youthful and vibrant. Richard Tucker gave himself to his... Full story
