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Clermont Hadassah is a part of a nationwide organization of Jewish women that provides humanitarian relief worldwide, advances health and well being, advocates for women and builds community in the United States and Israel. The ladies meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the Clermont I-Hop at 2580 S. Hwy 27 in Clermont. Most of the members are retired and as a small group they have discussions, schmooze and create friendships. If you would like to join this group call 352-365-2163 or email veromarkow@usa2net.net for more...
Clermont Hadassah is a part of a nationwide organization of Jewish women that provides humanitarian relief worldwide, advances health and well being, advocates for women and builds community in the United States and Israel. The ladies meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at the Clermont I-Hop at 2580 S. Hwy 27 in Clermont. Most of the members are retired and as a small group they have discussions, schmooze and create friendships. If you would like to join this group call 352-365-2163 or email veromarkow@usa2net.net for more... Full story
Chanukah was especially fun this year at Brookdale Ocoee, as Beverly and the other residents all played dreidel after a large lunch from the facility with gelt, cookies and music provided by the Jewish Pavilion.... Full story
Families and friends were invited to Jewish Pavilion Chanukah celebrations all throughout the holiday. When loved ones visit from out of town, the feeling of Chanukah and the songs and latkes brighten everyone's spirit. Shown here (left) are Lynn Shader Podber with her father, Stan Shader and (right) Susan Bernstein, playing guitar at the festive Chanukah sing a long. Shader Podber is grateful for the visits and attention her father receives from Jewish Pavilion volunteers. "It was such a treat... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando is planning something beautiful. Choices, the Federation’s largest women’s philanthropy event of the year, will kick off at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Congregation Ohev Shalom in Maitland. The theme for Choices 2017 is “Beautiful Inside and Out,” and JFGO has put together an evening to celebrate the qualities and virtues that make every woman uniquely beautiful. Online registration is now open at www.jfgo.org/choices. The co-chairs for Choices 2017 are Leigh Norber and Heidi Zissman, both of whom... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion staff is involved in many networking and advocacy groups on behalf of seniors. The Community Education and Resource Affiliation (CERA) Healthcare Industry Networking Team offers health fairs and other community events, which generate funds for local nonprofits. Pictured is the Jewish Pavilion winning a $1000 grant at the CERA holiday party. Pictured left to right CERA President Chris Bouille, Jewish Pavilion Executive Director Nancy Ludin, Jewish Pavilion Program Director... Full story
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando's Shalom Families/PJ Library Orlando celebrated the Hebrew month of Kislev (Chanukah, Oranges and Dreams) on Sunday, Dec. 11, at White's Red Hill Groves Farm Store in Sanford. The nearly 70 moms, dads and children who attended were greeted with a citrus menorah, created by Shalom Families co-chair Fiona Anavi and her children. Ed White of Red Hill Groves conducted a tour of the farm store, which included a hands-on demonstration of the citrus washing... Full story
At a time when there is a surge of anti-Semitism in the United States and around the globe, it is fortunate that Professor Ken Hanson is in central Florida to keep the community informed of the most recent events. "The New Anti-Semitism" is the topic that Dr. Ken Hanson will present to Central Florida on Tuesday Jan. 17, 2017 at 7 p.m., at the Eastmonte Civic Center, 830 Magnolia Drive, Altamonte Springs. Dr. Hanson is an associate professor at the University of Central Florida, where he is... Full story
Our Jewish Orlando, the young adult division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, hosted a conversation about interfaith relationships, "Celebrating Traditions," on Dec. 8 at Infusion Tea in College Park. The discussion was led by Rabbi Joshua Neely of Temple Israel in Winter Springs. With an increasing number of young adults in interfaith relationships, this program was specifically requested by members of OJO. The discussion was also multigenerational in scope, with parents and... Full story
Congregation Beth Am (CBA) in Longwood will be holding a special Shabbat service and Oneg sponsored by the 2016 CBA Board of Directors on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. In addition to installing the 2017 board of directors, CBA will also celebrate its first Volunteer Shabbat, recognizing those members who rallied behind the board in 2016. “What a way to honor those folks who stepped up to support the shul,” said 2016 President Mike Cohen. “We are nothing without the help of these invaluable volunteers. “It will also be nice to formall... Full story
Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, the Jewish Academy of Orlando received a phone call stating that there was a bomb in the building. The specific message from a distorted voice said "There is a bomb in the Jewish Academy." This kind of threat is taken very seriously. The Maitland police were called and they acted quickly to contact the FBI and other local law agencies. According to the campus's emergency response procedures, the entire campus, including The Roth Family JCC and Holocaust Memorial... Full story
A tiny drop of light dispels even the greatest darkness; this is the true message of Chanukah. Rabbi Yosef Konikov, founder of Chabad of South Orlando, delivered an inspiring message on the power of light over dark, and good over evil to a crowd of over 400 people at the community Chanukah party at Chabad on Sand Lake. The celebration, which had crafts for the kids, snow cones, cotton candy and a 10-foot snow slide in addition to other things, was special because of its truly warm atmosphere.... Full story
Plans are well underway for The Kinneret Council on Aging's (KCOA) seventh annual 8 over 80 Honorary Dinner that will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The 8 over 80 event recognizes individuals over the age of 80 who continue to contribute to our community through their volunteer and philanthropy efforts. This year's honorees are a dedicated and dynamic group of individuals. They are: Dick Appelbaum, 81, was nominated by Elise Schilowitz, a close personal friend and a 2017 Woman of Choice.... Full story
The Jewish Pavilion will honor two exemplary volunteers, Geanne Share and Ruth Darvin, at its Gems and Jeans Gala-an evening of gourmet dining, live music, silent auction and inspiring motivational speaker Bethanne Weiss-on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. at Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland. Of course, the proceeds from this fun evening benefit the seniors served in more than 70 assisted-living and skilled-nursing facilities throughout Central Florida. "I feel very honored, very excited," said Ruth... Full story
On Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., Chabad of Orlando will be hosting a special evening at the Embassy Suites located at 225 Shorecrest Drive in Altamonte Springs titled "Kabbalah of Sexuality and Intimacy - Ancient Wisdom to Transform Your Love Life." The event is being headlined by world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer, and philosopher Rabbi Manis Friedman. Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audiences around the country and around the world. He hosts his own... Full story
The Mitzvah Brigade at Congregation Beth Am in Longwood is a volunteer group dedicated to serving the needs of the community, both Jewish and non-Jewish. In 2014, the Mitzvah Brigade adopted Prairie Lake Elementary School when they learned that there was an acute need for food for over 200 students. With the help from many members of CBA and organizations such as Feeding Children Everywhere, Pace Academy and Entenmann's Bakery Outlet-who donated peanut butter, cans of tuna fish, canned... Full story
The Tri County Chapter of Hadassah is proud to present a special fund raising event and luncheon with Barbara Goldstein "BG," deputy executive director of Hadassah Offices in Israel, at Temple Shalom, CR 103, Oxford on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at 9:45 a.m. Goldstein will talk about the role of Hadassah's hospitals where all people regardless of origin are served, their research and development, and the importance of the "Chai Society" and "Keeper of the Gate." A couvert of $5 is requested no... Full story
The old educational system has changed. Students are no longer expected to sit in neat little rows and stare at a teacher or a whiteboard an entire school day. Teachers everywhere have abandoned their old teaching methods and have adapted to the newer, more exciting ones of today. One school that has entirely caught onto the wave of modern teaching and successfully integrated the new educational system is Orlando Jewish Day School. The secular and religious teachers work together to plan their... Full story
JFS Orlando, also known as the George Wolly Center, has had some major renovations, thanks to the generous grants the agency has received over the past several months, and E2 Homes, the general contractor for the renovation project. The look is fresh, open and inviting for everyone who comes to the facility, beginning with the ADA-compliant handicap ramp that leads from the parking lot to the easily accessed Pearlman Pantry. Visitors now enter the reception room through a new automatic sliding... Full story
Honorees Lois Silverberg (with husband, Mark) and Jane Edelstein with their awards for exemplary service to Orlando's elder community at the Jewish Pavilion's annual JP Connections Luncheon held earlier this month. Both honorees shared that connecting with residents in long-term care made not only a difference in the lives of the seniors they engaged, but the seniors touched their hearts, and made them better people as well. The Pavilion thanks the 300 members, friends, guests, sponsors and... Full story
"A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture." - Abraham J. Heschel, Jewish theologian and philosopher (1907-1972) This past month, Chabad at UCF facilitated a visit to senior citizens at Kinneret Apartments in Orlando. At Kinneret, pride and joy rolled over for all of us. A sense of community was felt as we gathered together to talk about our upcoming... Full story
Grandparents were VIP's at this year's Generation Celebration at Jewish Academy of Orlando On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the last day before the students went on their Winter Break, almost 100 grandparents and special friends joined the students of the Jewish Academy of Orlando for Generation Celebration, an annual event, to share their amazing school with family and friends. The program began with a wonderful breakfast, followed by a broadcast of the WJAO daily news. The students and their... Full story
Chabad of South Orlando's Hebrew School is all about hands on learning. That is why on Sunday, Dec. 11, director Chani Konikov brought her students to the Millenia Home Depot. What does Home Depot have to do with Chanukah, many of the students wondered? They soon found out. Waiting for each student as well as other members of the community who came out for the event, was a set of materials with which to build a Menorah! Children of all ages were able to sand, build, and then paint their very... Full story
For a year and a half, 53 community volunteers have been working with me on an exciting project. We are putting together an exhibit of the history of the Orlando Jewish community and the many contributions we have made to life in Central Florida. With the completion of the first phase of our exhibit, Kehillah: A Century of Jewish Life in Greater Orlando, and the declining days of 2016 coinciding, I have been reflecting on childhood memories in Orlando. Joining a lifetime of family memories, are “fishathons” on Lake Lucerne, community Lag B’Omer... Full story
Please join the Jewish Pavilion on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 5 p.m. at Sheraton Orlando North (Maitland) for their Gems and Jeans Gala, as they honor Board members and community 'gems,' Geanne Share and Ruth Darvin, for providing exemplary volunteer assistance to Orlando's elder-care community. Slip on your favorite pair of 'dressy' jeans, and the Pavilion will provide the sparkle, with an evening of gourmet dining, live music, silent auction and a celebration of friends, with proceeds benefitting... Full story
