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Jean White won a subscription to Ancestry.com while attending the second in the series of 10 monthly Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando workshops held at the Roth JCC on Oct. 26. White is shown here with JCFGO President Jerry Kurland. The next in the series of workshops will be "Find DNA Ancestors and Cousins" with genetic genealogist Diahan Southard. It will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. at UCF Hillel. The workshop is free and open to the public. There will be a drawing for a... Full story
When you need advice on senior services, senior living options, home health services, transportation, hospice, adult day care and more please feel free to call us. Orlando Senior Help Desk is here to help you navigate the senior maze. A program, part of and funded through Jewish Pavilion, is at no cost to you. We take pride in helping our community at large. Calls are accepted Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., and returned within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the message. Please call... Full story
Celebrate Shabbat with the synagogue that feels like family. Shabbat evening service led by Rabbi Karen Allen is on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The service will include special readings commemorating Veteran’s Day and Kristallnacht. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service. The synagogue is located at 315 North 13th St. in Leesburg, with the entrance on Center Street. The Rabbi’s Roundtable Discussion Group with Rabbi Karen Allen of Congregation Beth Sholom, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Sumter County Administration and Lib... Full story
The 3rd-5th grade students at the Jewish Academy of Orlando walked to Lake Lily the week between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur to participate in its annual Tashlich service. At Tashlich, the students symbolically threw away their misdeeds to begin the New Year renewed. Head of School Alan Rusonik led the Tashlich service. In addition to the students and teachers, many of the Jewish Academy's parents joined in this meaningful program. Participating in Jewish customs and ceremonies such as... Full story
Two weeks before the rest of the country begins daylight savings time, The Jewish Pavilion turned the clock way back to the 1960s, bringing the community together with their new fall festival, Sunday in the Park. More than 400 members of the community got their groove on Sunday, Oct. 23, at Sunday in the Park at Crane's Roost Park in Uptown Altamonte, raising funds for Orlando's elder community while enjoying the Fall Fest featuring Beatle's tribute band, The British Invasion (formerly of... Full story
Orlando author Joanie Holzer Schirm, a featured speaker at local forums such as the Downtown Orlando Public Library, the Tenth Annual Dr. Phillips Rotary Club sponsored Author Series at the Southwest Branch Library, the Winter Park Women's Club, and teacher-training sessions and Yom HaShoah at the Holocaust Center Memorial and Education Center of Florida has gained another honor. Her debut nonfiction book, "Adventurers Against Their Will," has been included as an educational resource in the book... Full story
"The war brought about scarcities of just about everything...except misery. 'Alle raise,' (everybody out), the German soldiers screamed as they pounded on our door with the butts of their rifles." Thus began a 4,500-mile journey from Poland through Russia and Siberia and eventually to Uzbekistan in Central Asia, as the speaker and author's family used bribery and darkness of night to flee as the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939. Milton Kleinberg, who walked this long walk, will be visiting Orlando... Full story
On the evening of Nov. 14, the Jewish Community Relations Council will host a community discussion, "Nostra Aetate: Turning Points for Interfaith Dialogue," in the Hillel Ballroom of the University of Central Florida NorthView building, 3925 Lockwood Blvd., Oviedo. Nostra Aetate is Latin for "in our time." Nostra Aetate, the Vatican's 1965 Declaration on Relations with Non-Christian Faiths, was notable for several reasons, especially the revocation of the charge that Jews were collectively... Full story
The new Congregation of Reform Judaism Cultural Arts Collective hosts its first open house and invites all local arts enthusiasts-performers, fine artists, musicians, writers... and those who love them. The event will be held in the Schott Family Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring something to perform for the group: a song, poem, monologue, magic, or dance. If there is time for a second round, anyone who wishes may perform a second piece.... Full story
They might be too young to vote on Nov. 8, but Greater Orlando students in grades 8 to 12 will have an opportunity to share their views, get involved and learn more about politics as part of a Jewish Teen Education Network (JTEN) initiative on Election Eve. JTEN, a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, is sponsoring “Decision 2016: Your Voice, Your Vote, Making a Difference,” its fall Communitywide Teen Education Day, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive, Orlando. This unique eve... Full story
Start on a family discovery journey with the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) as it continues "My Jewish Roots" a JGSGO Workshop Roadshow. There are eight remaining free workshops coming to locations throughout the Orlando metro area and over the Internet. Each participant's family discovery journey will include directed hands-on labs that will lead to extending their family tree-adding newly discovered ancestors and living cousins. The third in the series of workshops... Full story
For the past four years, TOP Jewish Foundation (TOP) has engaged and partnered with Goldman Sachs as its investment adviser of their $40 million portfolio. On Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., TOP invites both individuals and organizations to a special briefing featuring the team that manages their portfolio. The event will take place at the Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, & Reed, PA, office, located at 215 N. Eola Drive in Orlando. The agenda will comprise of an economic and market outlook, an inside look into Goldman Sachs’ Institutional Client S... Full story
Kinneret residents are taking steps toward a happy and healthy New Year! On Thursday, Nov. 3rd, over 40 health-care vendors with be participating in Kinneret's 7th Annual Senior Health Care Expo from 1p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Health Expo will take place in the Delaney Dining Room located at Kinneret Apartments, 515 South Delaney Avenue in Orlando. This event is open to the public. Vendors will be providing free health screenings, including Balance Testing, blood pressure and memory care.... Full story
The Zionistas are pleased to present “Israel, Truths Everyone Should Know” with Cathy Swerdlow on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel, 50 Moss Road, Winter Springs. This presentation will counter anti-Israel narrative of lies with verifiable truths. It is imperative that people who support Israel understand and be able to articulate the truth in today’s world where opinion and wishful thinking masquerade as fact. Cathy Swerdlow has stated, “I have always been a Zionist. In recent years I have watched as that term has been demeane... Full story
JERUSALEM (AP)—Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday, Oct. 14, a day after the U.N. cultural agency adopted a draft resolution that Israel says denies the deep historic Jewish connection to holy sites in Jerusalem. UNESCO’s draft resolution, titled “Occupied Palestine” and sponsored by several Arab countries, uses only the Islamic name for a hilltop compound sacred to both Jews and Muslims, which includes the Western Wall, a remnant of the biblical temple and the holiest site where Jews can pray. Israelis and many Jews around... Full story
Imagine a speaker with a fresh take on life. Imagine a speaker who makes you laugh at your foibles and inspires you to confront your challenges with exuberance and a plan. That's Iris Ruth Pastor, a coping guru who advocates for us all. Orlando Hadassah invites the community to lunch with nationally heralded Huffington Post columnist, author, and motivational speaker, Iris Pastor on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Ohev Shalom at 11:30 a.m. This 5'2' dynamo has mesmerized audiences from coast to coast with... Full story
Do you know of an active and passionate senior over 80 who volunteers countless hours and lends his or her leadership skills to help organizations in our community? Then please consider nominating them for Kinneret's seventh Annual 8 over 80 Honorary Celebration. The Kinneret Council on Aging will proudly pay tribute to eight individuals over the age of 80 who have made significant contributions to the Jewish and Central Florida community on Sunday, March 5, 2017. "The 8 over 80 event really... Full story
Through the Life Transitions program, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando once again offers its evening Grief Support Series in cooperation with Congregation Beth Am and Hospice of the Comforter. All are welcome to attend the meetings on Thursdays from 7 p.m.—8 p.m., beginning Oct. 27 and continuing Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1 and 8. The group will meet at Congregation Beth Am, located at 3899 Sand Lake Road, Longwood. For registration or questions, please call Jeanette Brownstein, JFS Orlando director of Programs, at 407-644-7593, ext. 2... Full story
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) is sponsoring “My Jewish Roots,” a series of workshops that provide the tools to help attendees discover/build their family tree. The second in the series of workshops will be “Connect to the Experts and Key Resources” with Marlis Humphrey, IAJGS president. Originally scheduled for earlier this month, it was postponed due to weather and instead will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, 7 p.m.—9 p.m., at the Roth Jewish Community Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751. The works... Full story
The British are coming! The British are coming! Don't miss the Beatles' tribute band, The British Invasion, when they make the next stop of their tour at Crane's Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Sunday, Oct. 23, for the fundraising concert "Sunday in the Park," sponsored by the Jewish Pavilion, with all proceeds benefitting Orlando's elder community. The British Invasion features four talented musicians who re-create the look, style, and sound of the most famous rock and roll band in the world... Full story
Seminole County seniors and students had a 'blast' at various Rosh Hashanah programs with Jewish Pavilion staff and volunteers. Rabbi Maurice Kaprow sounded the shofar recited the blessings and shared his time and kindness with a room filled with excited residents of Brookdale Island Lake. Several Jewish Pavilion volunteers led a joyous Shabbat service to welcome the Holy Days just prior to Rosh Hashanah. And just a few days later while many students had to return to the classroom several other... Full story
Looking for a "Good Day Sunshine"? On Oct. 23, The Jewish Pavilion will turn back the clock to the 1960s, bringing the community together with their new fall festival, "Sunday in the Park," with all proceeds benefitting Orlando's elder community. Get your groove on, and save the date for the Fall Family Fest featuring Beatle's tribute band, The British Invasion (formerly of Epcot). This first time event offers an afternoon of healthful pursuits including music, socialization, and an afternoon... Full story
Now in its third year, many people might still think of RAISE (Recognizing Abilities & Inclusion of Special Employees) as a Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando program to train individuals with special needs to be able to hold a job. Though it does help employee participants acquire skills for the work place, RAISE is much more than that. Participants also learn social skills through RAISE's community program partner Social Bridges at weekly Lunch & Learn sessions that all employees... Full story
(JNS.org)-Florida's 550,000-strong Jewish community was bracing for the worst as Hurricane Matthew bombarded the Sunshine State early Friday leaving one dead and over a half million residents without power. The deadly Category 4 storm-downgraded to Category 3 by mid-morning-blasted the Florida coast with winds as high as 120 miles per hour after wreaking havoc through the Caribbean. Many Jewish communities canceled their religious services for Shabbat, boarded up homes and businesses, and... Full story
THE CRJ Seniors will host Terri Susan Fine, Ph.D., who will speak on "The Watergate Years: What do they mean to us today?" at the next CRJ Seniors meeting, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The presentation will focus on the long term impact of the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex and the scandal that ensued following the break-in. Politics and government has changed in meaningful ways including the role of the media in news reporting... Full story
